Attar
Extracted from the flowers of the plant rose or plum (Rosa damascene) and rose or ekatontafyllos (Rosa centifolia). Main areas of manufacturing are Bulgaria, the Near East, Turkey and France.
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Attar
Extracted from the flowers of the plant rose or plum (Rosa damascene) and rose or ekatontafyllos (Rosa centifolia). Main areas of manufacturing are Bulgaria, the Near East, Turkey and France.
Derived from the distillation of the flowers of the shrub Jasminum officinale.It is, along with the attar, one of the most precious essential oils. For a pound of oil must be collected 8 million flowers before dawn.
ROSEMARY OIL
Obtained by steam distillation of the flowers and stems of the plant Rosmarinus officinalis. It is particularly stimulating and refreshing oil. Used for the relief of tired muscles and as cellulite (Cellulite).
PATCHOULI OIL
Obtained by steam distillation of the dried leaves of the plant Pogostemon patchouli. The aroma is penetrating and powerful. Added to the bath and relaxes, refreshes the mind. Relieves stress.
NEROLI OIL
Obtained from the flowers of the plant Citrus aurantium Amara (Neratzia) by steam distillation. The most common use is in the Water-of-Neroli (rose water). To Neroli oil are among the most effective essential oils with sedative and antidepressant properties.
There are about 300 species of this plant and Crete encounter 9 them, of which 5 endemic. It is an evergreen shrub, it reaches a height of the 30 -60 cm. Stem upright with small elongated leaves that have a lot of transparent specks. If you rub the flowers, emitted a strong smell of resin. It blooms from June to September. Therapeutically used the aboveground parts of the plant. Well-known is that St. John's wort oil…
BERGAMOT OIL
Bergamot essential oil obtained from the envelope of mature fruit of the plant Citrus bergamia by cold pressure.
Use bergamot: mainly, to gargle treat halitosis. Add 3-4 drops of essential oil in’ a glass with water and then gargle.
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