Clove, botanically known as Eugeniacaryophyllata can be found in nature as unopened pink flower buds of the tropical evergreen tree. Picked up by hand in late summer and again in winter, the buds are dried until they turn brown. The buds are then left whole, ground into a spice or are steam-distilled to produce organic clove essential oil.
Grapefruit essential oil is actually extracted from the peel of the fruit. The most important constituent in grapefruit essential oil is limonene, which ranges from 88 to 95 percent. Limonene is usually found concentrated in the peels of the grapefruit, where the oil is extracted from. Grapefruit essential oil is a potent extract derived from the Citrus X Paradisi grapefruit plant. Pretty much like its other citrus counterparts, Grapefruit essential oil is derived from the rind of this fruit through cold-pressing.
The trees belong to the plant family Myrtaceae, which is native to Australia and Tasmania. Almost three-quarters of Australian forests are Eucalypt forests. The bark of the plants in the genus Eucalypts are either smooth, fibrous, hard or stringy. The woody capsule is the fruit which is also known as ‘gumnut’. Few of the species are native to north of Australia while a small number are only found outside the continent. Moreover, they have been growing in many other countries as well because they are fast growing and have valuable timber. However, some of the countries have removed it because they are highly flammable.
Botanically known as Rosa Canina, Rosehip is an accessory fruit of the rose plant. It is also known by the names rose haw and rose hep. The color of the fruit is usually red to orange but for some species it can range from dark purple to black. The formation of Rosehip takes place soon after the pollination of flowers in spring or early summer and ripen in late summer through autumn. The botanical name is also called dog rose.
Oregano is nothing new to anyone who has had some experience with cooking, oregano is used fresh as well as dried. However, organic Oregano essential oil has several benefits that go far beyond the limitations of a condiment. Oregano Oil is one of the most versatile and powerful oils available. Oregano oil possesses a high concentration of carvacrol and thymol, both of which have powerful cleansing properties. The oil can be used as a cleaning agent, can be taken internally to help support a healthy immune system and healthy digestion.