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Copaiba

Copaiba (copaifera reticulata/langsdorfii)is also known as Copal and is the only oil tapped directly from a tree.  It is harvested from trees in Brazil.  Only the Brazilian copaiba has a GRAS (generally regarded as safe) distinction in the United States.  It is the only copal distilled from the tree, other species may be distilled from […]

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Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is the oldest recorded essential oil, dating back to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics listing 877 prescriptions and recipes for Frankincense alone. There are many species of Frankincense, my favorite comes from the species Boswelia Carterii.  Boswelia Sacra species is another therapeutic species. They are  both steam distilled from the resin of the Boswelia tree.  Frankincense […]

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Ultimate Beginners Guide To Using Essential Oils

Many people I talk with want to start using essential oils, they just don’t know where to begin.  Well, look no further, you can begin here!   It can be a little overwhelming, especially if you are standing in a health food store looking at all those bottles of essential oil and deciding what to […]

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Lavender, Most Versatile Essential Oil

Lavender is Best for Beginners Lavender essential oil is distilled from the buds of lavender flowers.   It’s versatile, often called the “Swiss Army Knife of Essential Oils”.   It’s gentle enough even for newborn babies and a great tool for chemical-free, natural living.  Lavender is one of the most widely used essential oils in the world. […]

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