{"title":"Madagascar \u0026 Africa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"artemisia-afra-lanyana","title":"Artemisia afra (Lanyana)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eArtemisia afra is sometimes sold as African wormwood and taken as a stand-in for Artemisia absinthium. They are separate species within a large genus, and their oils are not substitutes for one another in a formula. A. afra is African in range; A. absinthium is Eurasian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall, silver-grey aromatic shrub of the daisy family, Asteraceae, widespread across the highlands of southern and eastern Africa. This oil is distilled in South Africa from the flowering tops and aerial parts of wild-crafted plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpha- and beta-thujone lead the profile, with 1,8-cineole and camphor alongside. Ketone and oxide together account for the sharp, penetrating character of the oil. Thujone content places it among the materials handled with particular restraint in formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, resinous and camphoraceous, with a bitter herbal edge. A top-to-middle note. Used at low concentration in diffusion blends and in olfactory study of the genus. Blends with lavender, rosemary, cedarwood, juniper, cypress and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603027505342,"sku":"1095-10","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1095_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526865"},{"product_id":"buchu-leaf","title":"Buchu Leaf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eTwo species are traded as buchu. Round-leaf buchu, Agathosma betulina, is rich in diosphenol. Oval-leaf buchu, Agathosma crenulata, carries more pulegone. The two are not interchangeable, and the botanical name on the label matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small shrub of the citrus family, Rutaceae, confined to the mountain fynbos of the Western Cape. The leaves are dotted with oil glands. This oil is produced in South Africa by traditional methods from the leaves of wild-crafted plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene, menthone and isomenthone form the bulk. Pulegone and diosphenol follow, with diosphenol as the marker of the betulina type. Trace sulphur compounds give the oil its blackcurrant facet, the reason perfumers use buchu for cassis accords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinty, fruity and sharp, with a distinctive blackcurrant note. A top note, powerful in small amounts. Used at very low concentration in natural perfumery, diffusion and olfactory study. Read beside Cape May (No. 1243) as a second Cape member of the Rutaceae. Blends with blackcurrant bud, rose, geranium, lavender, rosemary and lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603028881598,"sku":"1210-5","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1210_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526976"},{"product_id":"buchu-crenulata-essential-oil","title":"Buchu Crenulata","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eTwo species are traded as buchu. Round-leaf buchu, Agathosma betulina, and oval-leaf buchu, Agathosma crenulata, grow in overlapping ranges in the Western Cape and are often confused at harvest. Their oils differ, and crenulata is the pulegone-rich species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small evergreen shrub of the citrus family, Rutaceae, endemic to the mountain fynbos of the Western Cape. The leaves are dotted with oil glands visible against the light. This oil is distilled in South Africa from wild-harvested leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulegone leads. Menthone, isomenthone and the isopulegones follow, with limonene and myrcene in the lighter fraction. The menthone group gives the minty register. Sulphur-containing trace compounds characteristic of the genus carry the blackcurrant facet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruity, minty and sharply herbaceous, with a cassis note. A top note. Pulegone content calls for low concentration. Natural perfumery, particularly fruit and green accords, diffusion and olfactory study. Blends with lemon, bergamot, spearmint, lavender, geranium and rosemary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603028947134,"sku":"1215-3","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1215_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762526985"},{"product_id":"cape-may","title":"Cape May","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCape May has no link to the town in New Jersey. It is the South African common name for Coleonema album, a shrub of the Cape fynbos. The plant belongs to the citrus family, Rutaceae, the same family as buchu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, dense evergreen of coastal rock and sandy ground in the Western Cape. The needle-like leaves are aromatic when crushed, and the plant carries small white flowers. This oil is distilled from the whole plant, gathered wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monoterpene hydrocarbon oil. Myrcene leads. Alpha- and beta-phellandrene follow, with alpha- and beta-pinene. The profile is light and volatile, with no heavy ester or sesquiterpene fraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and herbaceous, with a green, slightly citric edge. A top note. Diffusion, room blends, massage and olfactory study of the Cape flora. Useful as a lift over heavier woods. Read beside Buchu Leaf (No. 1210), it shows two very different expressions of the same plant family and region. Blends with lemon, bergamot, rosemary, geranium, cypress and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603029274814,"sku":"1243-3","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1243_Cape_May.jpg?v=1762527019"},{"product_id":"chili-pepper-co2-organic-3-1-capsaicinoids-in-30-rape-seed-oil","title":"Pepper, Chili, CO2 (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eChili is not a source of essential oil in the usual sense. Capsaicinoids, the compounds responsible for its heat, are not volatile and do not distil. Carbon dioxide extraction is the method that carries them out of the fruit intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapsicum frutescens is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, native to the tropical Americas and now grown throughout the tropics. This extract is produced from the fruits and seeds of certified organic cultivation in Uganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupercritical carbon dioxide draws out both the pungent and the pigmented fractions of the fruit. The extract is standardised for capsaicinoid content and supplied in 30% rapeseed oil (Brassica napus oleifera) for handling. Carotenoids give the extract its deep red-orange colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePungent, hot and faintly fruity. Produces a strong sensation of heat on skin even at very low dilution. Used in minute proportion in massage formulation, alongside warming spice oils. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Blends with ginger, black pepper, rosemary, clove, cinnamon leaf and lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603030290622,"sku":"1256-5","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1256_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527036"},{"product_id":"verbena-java-zimbani","title":"Verbena Java, Zimbani","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe name suggests two things that are not true. Lippia javanica is not lemon verbena, Aloysia citrodora. Nor is it from Java: the plant is native to southern and eastern Africa, and the epithet is a historical misnomer. Zimbani is the trade name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aromatic shrub of the verbena family, Verbenaceae, common across grassland and bush in South Africa. The leaves release a strong scent when brushed. This oil is distilled in South Africa from the flowering plant of conventional cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,8-Cineole and camphor give the oil its cool, fresh opening. Citronellol and myrcene follow. Lippia javanica is chemically variable from one population to the next, so the composition of each lot is worth reading against its analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, camphoraceous and lemony-herbal, with a rosy undertone from the citronellol. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends and olfactory study of African aromatic plants. Blends with lemongrass, eucalyptus, rosemary, geranium, lemon and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603031306430,"sku":"1331-5","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1331_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527113"},{"product_id":"eriocephalus-punctulatus-cape-chamomile","title":"Cape Chamomile \/ Eriocephalus punctulatus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCape chamomile is a chamomile in name only. It belongs to neither Matricaria nor Chamaemelum, the two genera usually meant. Eriocephalus punctulatus is a South African shrub of the daisy family, and its oil is led by short-chain esters unlike anything in German or Roman chamomile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrub of the dry western regions of South Africa, with small white flowers and woolly seed heads. This oil is distilled from the flowering plant, gathered wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort-chain esters lead: isobutyl 2-methylbutanoate, isobutyl isobutanoate and 2-methylbutyl 2-methylbutanoate. Esters of this kind are responsible for fruity notes in many ripe fruits. The colour varies between batches, from greenish to bluish, with the proportion of flowers in the still and the conditions of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely sweet and fruity, with a boiled-sweet top and a soft herbaceous base. A top-to-middle note. Diffusion, evening blends, massage and skincare formulation at low concentration. Comparison with Chamomile, Wild (No. 1731), another chamomile by name only, is instructive. Blends with lavender, bergamot, mandarin, geranium, neroli, sandalwood and rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"1 ml \/ 0.03 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603031961790,"sku":"1346-1","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1346_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527131"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-citriodora-organic","title":"Eucalyptus Citriodora (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eEucalyptus is assumed to smell of cineole. Eucalyptus citriodora contains very little. Its oil is dominated by citronellal and smells of lemon. The species has also been reclassified as Corymbia citriodora, and both names are used in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon-scented gum is a tall, smooth-barked tree of the Myrtaceae, native to Queensland and widely planted in the tropics. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from the leaves of certified organic trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitronellal is the dominant constituent. Citronellol, isopulegol and neo-isopulegol follow, with citronellyl acetate and beta-caryophyllene. The aldehyde-led profile places the oil with citronella and lemongrass rather than with the cineole eucalypts. Comparison with Eucalyptus Globulus (No. 1370) makes the difference plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp, lemony and fresh, with a green, slightly balsamic undertone. A top note. Diffusion, outdoor and room blends, and natural perfumery. Used at low concentration in massage blends. Blends with lavender, cedarwood, geranium, tea tree, rosemary, lemongrass and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603032584382,"sku":"1396-10","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1396_Eucalyptus-citriodora-organic.jpg?v=1762527148"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-radiata-organic","title":"Eucalyptus Radiata (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eEucalyptus is a genus of several hundred species, and the oils differ markedly. Eucalyptus radiata, the narrow-leaved peppermint, is softer and sweeter than Eucalyptus globulus (No. 1370), with a gentler camphoraceous note. The two are not substitutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall tree of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, native to south-eastern Australia. This oil is distilled in South Africa from the leaves of wild-crafted organic trees, where the species has become established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,8-cineole is the leading constituent. Limonene and alpha-terpineol carry more weight here than in globulus, and they soften the profile. Alpha-pinene adds a fresh resinous top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, camphoraceous and lightly citrus, with a sweet woody dry-down. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends, bath preparations and room sprays, particularly where globulus would dominate. Blends with lavender, tea tree, rosemary, peppermint, lemon, pine and frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603032649918,"sku":"1401-10","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.169 fl. oz.","offer_id":45478579568830,"sku":"1401-5","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1401_Eucalyptus-radiata-organic.jpg?v=1762527156"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-smithii-organic","title":"Eucalyptus Smithii (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eEucalyptus is often spoken of as one oil. Hundreds of species exist, and those distilled commercially differ widely. Eucalyptus smithii is a cineole type, like globulus, but lighter, sweeter and drier, and the two are not equivalent in a formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus smithii, the gully gum, is a tall tree of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, native to south-eastern Australia. This oil is distilled from the leaves of certified organic plantations in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,8-cineole leads the profile. Alpha-pinene adds a resinous lift. Aromadendrene and eudesmol, both sesquiterpenes, are present in smaller amounts and give the drydown a softer, rounder quality than globulus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, sweet and camphoraceous, without the sharpness of globulus. A top note. Used in diffusion, massage and the bath. Comparison with Eucalyptus Globulus (No. 1370) and Eucalyptus Radiata (No. 1401) shows the spread within cineole-type eucalyptus. Blends with lavender, rosemary, pine, lemon, tea tree, peppermint and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603033469118,"sku":"1437-10","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1437_Eucalyptus-smithii-organic.jpg?v=1762527173"},{"product_id":"geranium-tomentosum-peppermint-geranium-organic","title":"Geranium, Peppermint \/ Geranium tomentosum (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003ePeppermint geranium is neither a true geranium nor a rose geranium. It is a pelargonium, and its oil is led by menthone and isomenthone, not the citronellol and geraniol of Geranium (No. 1495). The hardy cranesbill, Geranium macrorrhizum (No. 1488), belongs to another genus altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low, spreading pelargonium of the shaded forest margins of the South African Cape. The leaves are broad and thickly covered in soft hairs. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild-crafted plants, certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsomenthone and menthone, ketones also found in peppermint, make up almost the whole profile. The characteristic rosy alcohols of the other pelargonium oils are largely absent. The result is a mint aroma with a green, leafy undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool, minty and herbaceous, softer and greener than peppermint itself. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends and natural perfumery, where it bridges mint and green-floral accords. Blends with rose geranium, lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon, clary sage and spearmint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603034058942,"sku":"1489-5","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1489_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527233"},{"product_id":"geranium-rose-geranium-organic","title":"Geranium, Rose (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eGeranium oil does not come from a geranium. The source is Pelargonium, a separate genus of the same family, native to southern Africa. The hardy geraniums of temperate gardens yield no oil of commercial interest. Rose geranium names the rose-scented forms of Pelargonium graveolens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bushy perennial with deeply lobed, velvety leaves, long cultivated well beyond its native range. This oil is distilled from the leaves of certified organic cultivation in Madagascar, under EcoControl certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitronellol and geraniol lead the alcohol fraction, with linalool behind them. These are the same monoterpene alcohols that dominate rose otto, which explains the family resemblance and the long use of pelargonium as a rose extender. Growing region shifts the ratio between the two leading alcohols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosy, green and herbaceous, with a dry woody undertone. A middle note. Skincare formulation, massage blends, diffusion and natural perfumery, where it bridges citrus top notes and woody bases. Blends with rose, lavender, bergamot, clary sage, sandalwood, patchouli and frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":42126374469822,"sku":"1506-5","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":47177491513534,"sku":"1506-10","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1506_Geranium-_Rose-Geranium_-organic.jpg?v=1762527233"},{"product_id":"lantana","title":"Lantana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eLantana camara is known to most as a hedge plant, and in many warm regions as an invasive one. As an aromatic it is rarely encountered. Its oil varies widely in composition from one region to another, so a lantana oil is properly described by origin as well as by species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flowering shrub of the verbena family, Verbenaceae, native to tropical America and now naturalised across the tropics. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from the blossoms of wild-crafted plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sesquiterpene-led profile. Alpha-humulene and beta-caryophyllene form the base, with p-cymene in the lighter fraction. Davanone, the ketone better known from davana, adds a fruity, faintly boozy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbaceous, spicy and resinous, with a warm fruity undertone. A middle note. Of interest in natural perfumery and in olfactory study of regional chemistry. Used at low concentration in diffusion blends. Blends with ylang ylang, vetiver, black pepper, ginger, sandalwood and patchouli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603034714302,"sku":"1531-5","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1531_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527259"},{"product_id":"helichrysum-bracteiferum-immortella","title":"Helichrysum Bracteiferum (Immortella)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eHelichrysum bracteiferum is sold under the same common name as Helichrysum italicum, immortelle, and is regularly assumed to be a substitute for it. This Malagasy species lacks the italidiones that mark italicum and carries little neryl acetate. Its profile is cineole-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA woody shrub of the daisy family, Asteraceae, native to the uplands of Madagascar. This oil is distilled from the blossoms of wild plants. Madagascar also gives Helichrysum gymnocephalum (No. 1593), another cineole-rich species of the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,8-cineole leads, and beta-pinene follows. Alpha-humulene and beta-caryophyllene form a sesquiterpene fraction that adds dry, woody warmth. Set on a blotter beside Helichrysum Italicum, Superior (No. 1597), the distance between the two species is immediately apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and camphoraceous, with a sweet, herbaceous and faintly honeyed drydown. A top to middle note. Diffusion, massage blends and natural perfumery. Closer in use to the camphoraceous oils than to Mediterranean immortelle. Blends with ravintsara, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, frankincense, cypress and black spruce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603035500734,"sku":"1591-5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1591_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527319"},{"product_id":"helichrysum-splendidum-immortella","title":"Helichrysum Splendidum \/ Immortella (Wild)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eImmortelle is a common name shared by many Helichrysum species. Helichrysum splendidum is often substituted for, or confused with, Helichrysum italicum. The two differ plainly in chemistry. Neryl acetate and the italidiones that mark italicum are not the leading constituents here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver-leaved shrub of the Asteraceae with golden flower heads, native to the mountain grasslands of southern Africa. This oil is distilled from the blossoms of wild-crafted plants in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene and beta-pinene lead. Cubebol, bicyclogermacrene, delta-cadinene and 1,8-cineole follow. The profile is fresher and more resinous than the Mediterranean immortelles. Comparative study alongside Helichrysum Italicum, Superior (No. 1597) demonstrates the range within the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, herbaceous and lightly spicy, with a dry, woody drydown and less of the honeyed note of italicum. A middle note. Massage blends, skincare formulation and natural perfumery at low concentration. Blends with lavender, rosemary, frankincense, cypress, geranium and bergamot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"3 ml \/ 0.1 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603035566270,"sku":"1592-3","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1592_Helichrysum-splendidum-_Immortella.jpg?v=1762527319"},{"product_id":"helichrysum-gymnocephalum-immortella","title":"Helichrysum Gymnocephalum \/ Immortella (wild)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eNot every helichrysum carries the profile of Helichrysum italicum. Helichrysum gymnocephalum is a Madagascan species in which neryl acetate is not a main constituent. Its oil is cineole-led, and in a blend it behaves more like a camphoraceous leaf oil than an everlasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrub of the daisy family, Asteraceae, found in the uplands of Madagascar. This oil is distilled from the blossoms and leaves of wild plants in Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,8-cineole leads. Para-cymene and alpha- and beta-pinene follow, with terpinen-4-ol. The result is more camphoraceous, sharper and more lifted than italicum. Comparative work alongside Helichrysum Italicum, Superior (No. 1597) makes the divergence within the genus plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, camphoraceous and herbaceous, with a soft, slightly honeyed note beneath. Top to middle in evaporation. Diffusion, massage blends, bath preparations and olfactory study within the genus. Blends with ravintsara, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, cypress, frankincense and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603035599038,"sku":"1593-5","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1593_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527328"},{"product_id":"katafray-organic","title":"Katafray (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe genus name Cedrelopsis suggests a cedar. It is not one. The name means resembling Cedrela, itself a tropical American genus of the mahogany family sold as Spanish cedar. Katafray belongs to neither the true cedars nor the conifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCedrelopsis grevei is a tree endemic to the dry forests of southern and western Madagascar. The bark has a long place in local practice. This oil is distilled from the bark of certified organic trees in Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sesquiterpene oil. Ishwarane leads, with beta-elemene, alpha-copaene, delta-cadinene and the alpha- and beta-selinenes following. The absence of a significant monoterpene top gives a slow-opening oil with good tenacity on a blotter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoody, warm and dry, with a peppery and faintly herbaceous character. A middle to base note. Massage blends, skincare formulation and natural perfumery, where it extends woods and resins. Blends with ravensara, frankincense, vetiver, cedarwood, ginger, black pepper and geranium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603038417086,"sku":"1758-10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/1758_Katafray-organic.jpg?v=1762527422"},{"product_id":"crocodile-herb-hazomboay","title":"Crocodile Herb \/ Hazomboay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCrocodile herb is a trade name, not a botanical one. It points to no particular plant family and says nothing about the oil. The source is Oliganthus pseudocentauropsis, a member of the daisy family, Compositae, known locally as hazomboay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil is distilled from the herb, gathered from wild stands. The origin is South Africa. The species is seldom distilled and rarely appears in aromatherapy literature, which makes reliable reference samples scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile is unusual for the daisy family, where terpenes normally lead. Here the main constituents are long-chain fatty alcohols, dodecanol and tetradecanol, with their ester lauryl acetate. Materials of this class read as waxy and clean rather than sharp or camphoraceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, waxy, faintly soapy herbaceous note with a green undertone. Its character suits study alongside more conventional herb oils, where the contrast in chemistry is easy to perceive. Massage blends, diffusion and natural perfumery, at low concentration. Blends with lavender, geranium, bergamot, petitgrain, cedarwood and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603042545854,"sku":"1803-5","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1803_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527473"},{"product_id":"lemon-tea-tree-essential-oil","title":"Tea Tree, Lemon \/ Leptospermum citratum (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eLemon tea tree is not a lemon-scented form of tea tree. Melaleuca alternifolia (No. 2780) and Leptospermum petersonii share a common name and a family, Myrtaceae, but belong to different genera. Manuka (No. 2047) is the better-known Leptospermum oil. This oil is led by aldehydes, not terpinen-4-ol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrub or small tree native to the coastal forests of eastern Australia, also traded under the synonym Leptospermum citratum. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild-crafted plants in South Africa, certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitral, the pair of aldehydes geranial and neral, leads. Citronellal adds a sharper, grassy brightness. Citronellol and geraniol soften the profile with a rosy note. Aldehyde-rich oils are handled at low dilution on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely lemon, fresh and slightly rosy. A top note. Diffusion, room fragrance, natural cleaning formulations and dilute massage blends. Blends with eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, cedarwood, geranium, ginger and lemongrass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603045494974,"sku":"1956-5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/1956_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1762527551"},{"product_id":"clove-bud-organic","title":"Clove Bud (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThree different oils carry the name clove: bud, leaf and stem. Leaf oil is the most widely sold and the least costly. Bud oil is taken from the unopened flower bud and holds the rounder, sweeter aroma the spice is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSyzygium aromaticum is an evergreen tree of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. The buds are picked as they turn from green to pink and dried before they open. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from those buds, from certified organic cultivation (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugenol, a phenol, dominates. Eugenyl acetate is the constituent that separates bud oil from leaf oil, where it is scarce, and gives the bud its fruity softness. Beta-caryophyllene supplies a dry, woody undertone. Eugenol is strong on skin, so the oil is used at low dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, warm and spicy, with a sweet, fruity edge. A middle note of strong diffusive power. Diffusion, massage blends at low dilution, natural perfumery and seasonal blends. Blends with orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, bergamot, rose, ylang ylang and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603056931006,"sku":"2250-10","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2250_Clove-Bud-organic.jpg?v=1762527737"},{"product_id":"petitgrain-combava-organic","title":"Petitgrain Combava Oil (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCombava oil is often assumed to be a single product. The leaf and the peel of Citrus hystrix give two different oils. The leaf oil is built on citronellal. The peel oil is built on limonene and pinenes, and smells of lime zest rather than of the crushed leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus hystrix is a thorny citrus of tropical South-East Asia, now also grown in Madagascar. The leaves are the distinctive double leaves of Thai and Indonesian cooking. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild-crafted organic trees in Madagascar and certified organic (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitronellal dominates. Citronellol and citronellyl acetate follow. An aldehyde-led profile of this kind gives a sharp, green, lemony character comparable to lemon eucalyptus and citronella, with a more rounded floral undertone from the ester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen, crisp and lemony, with a herbaceous finish. A top note. Diffusion, room preparations, massage blends and natural perfumery, used at low concentration given the aldehyde content. The peel oil, Combava (No. 1277), makes a direct comparison. Blends with lemongrass, ginger, lime, geranium, cedarwood, vetiver and coriander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603060699326,"sku":"2455-5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2455_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527839"},{"product_id":"ravensara-anisata","title":"Ravensara anisata","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eRavensara is a name easily confused. Ravintsara is the leaf oil of Cinnamomum camphora grown in Madagascar. Ravensara aromatica (No. 2532) is a leaf oil led by limonene. Ravensara anisata is distilled from bark and smells of anise. These are three distinct materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tree of the laurel family, Lauraceae, endemic to the forests of Madagascar. This oil is distilled from the bark of wild trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethyl chavicol, also called estragole, dominates and gives the anise character. Methyl eugenol, limonene and linalool follow. Oils high in methyl chavicol and methyl eugenol are used at low concentration and kept out of formulations intended for sensitive groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, anisic and lightly spicy, with a woody bark undertone. A top-to-middle note. Natural perfumery, diffusion and olfactory study, particularly alongside basil, tarragon and star anise, which share the anise profile. Blends with orange, bay, clove, cinnamon leaf, black pepper and fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603064008894,"sku":"2530-5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2530_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1762527875"},{"product_id":"ravensara-aromatica","title":"Ravensara aromatica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eRavensara and ravintsara are traded as if they were one oil. They come from different trees. Ravintsara is Cinnamomum camphora, a cineole chemotype grown in Madagascar. Ravensara aromatica is a separate member of the laurel family, and its leaf oil has a markedly different chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRavensara aromatica belongs to the Lauraceae and is endemic to Madagascar. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild trees. Labels in the trade have used both names for both oils, so the botanical name and the analysis are the reliable identifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimonene and sabinene make up the monoterpene fraction. Methyl chavicol, also known as estragole, and methyl eugenol are present, together with alpha-terpinene. Both ethers are subject to concentration limits in cosmetic products, which sets this oil apart from the cineole-led ravintsara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, spicy and lightly aniseed, with a peppery, resinous top. A top to middle note. Used at low concentration in diffusion and in massage blends. Accurate labelling matters when stocking either oil. Blends with eucalyptus, rosemary, pine, lavender, lemon, clove and cypress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603064139966,"sku":"2532-10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2532_Ravensara-aromatica.jpg?v=1762527882"},{"product_id":"rhus-taratana","title":"Rhus Taratana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe genus Rhus is often associated with poison ivy. That plant has been moved to Toxicodendron. Rhus is the sumac genus, and Rhus taratana is a Madagascan member of the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, rarely seen as an essential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrub or small tree of Madagascar. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild plants, gathered in Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monoterpene oil. Alpha- and beta-pinene lead, with limonene and alpha- and beta-phellandrene. 1,8-Cineole adds a cool edge. The profile is light and volatile, with the resinous-citrus character typical of pinene and limonene in combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, resinous and green, with a citrus lift. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends and olfactory study of the Madagascan flora. Suited to bright, open accords and as a top over woods and resins. Blends with ravintsara, pink pepper, lemon, cypress, frankincense and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603064762558,"sku":"2538-10","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2538_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1762527883"},{"product_id":"saro-organic","title":"Saro (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eSaro is often filed beside ravintsara as another cineole-rich leaf oil from Madagascar. The two plants are not related. Ravintsara is a Cinnamomum of the laurel family. Saro is Cinnamosma fragrans, of the Canellaceae, a small family of aromatic trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus Cinnamosma is endemic to Madagascar. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild-crafted trees, collected under organic certification. The local name mandravasarotra is also used in the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,8-cineole leads. Alpha- and beta-pinene, limonene and sabinene make up much of the monoterpene fraction. Alpha-terpineol and terpinen-4-ol add a softer, rounded alcohol component, with beta-myrcene in smaller proportion. The balance of cineole and monoterpene alcohols gives saro a gentler profile than many eucalyptus oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, camphoraceous and slightly spicy, with a clean herbal finish. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends and bath preparations. Blends with eucalyptus, tea tree, ravintsara, lavender, rosemary, lemon and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603073020094,"sku":"2690-10","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2690_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762527960"},{"product_id":"turmeric","title":"Turmeric","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eTurmeric oil is expected to be deep yellow. It is pale. Curcumin, the pigment of the rhizome, is not volatile and stays in the still. The essential oil is a separate material, built on sesquiterpenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perennial of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, native to South Asia and cultivated across the tropics for its rhizome. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from the rhizome of certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAr-curcumene and gamma-curcumene lead. Zingiberene, shared with ginger, follows, with alpha-phellandrene providing a lighter top. The sesquiterpene weight gives the oil good tenacity for a rhizome oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, woody and spicy, with an earthy, slightly fresh opening. A middle to base note. Diffusion, massage blends, skincare formulation at low concentration and spice accords in natural perfumery. Comparative work beside Ginger (No. 1615) shows two rhizomes of one family. Blends with ginger, cardamom, orange, frankincense, sandalwood and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603076493502,"sku":"12921-10","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/2920_Turmeric.jpg?v=1762528107"},{"product_id":"frankincense-carterii","title":"Frankincense, Carterii","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eFrankincense is a trade name covering several species, not a single oil. Boswellia carterii, sacra, serrata and rivae each give a distinct profile. Carterii, from the Horn of Africa, is the species that came to dominate modern commerce and the one most texts mean by the word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia carterii grows on dry, rocky ground in Somalia, often on limestone slopes. The trees are tapped by scoring the bark; the milky exudate hardens to tears that are gathered by hand. Older pharmacopoeias and perfumery texts know the resin as olibanum. This oil is distilled from wild-harvested resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonoterpenes dominate: alpha- and beta-pinene, limonene, sabinene and myrcene. Compared with sacra the profile is rounder and less austere. The volatile terpene fraction gives a bright opening; the dry-down is softly balsamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, resinous and lemony at the top, warm and balsamic beneath. A middle note. Diffusion, meditation practice, massage blends and skincare formulation. For comparative work: Frankincense, Sacra (No. 3021), Frankincense, Serrata (No. 3012) and Frankincense, Rivae (No. 3014). Blends with myrrh, sandalwood, lavender, orange, cedarwood, vetiver and rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":41009879285950,"sku":"3010-5","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603078394046,"sku":"3010-10","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3010_Frankincense-carterii.jpg?v=1762528158"},{"product_id":"frankincense-rivae-african","title":"Frankincense, Rivae (African)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eFrankincense is a trade name for the resin of several Boswellia species, each with its own chemistry. Oils sold simply as frankincense are often unspecified blends. Boswellia rivae is a distinct species from the Horn of Africa, and its oil should be judged on its own profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia rivae is a small tree of the Burseraceae, growing on dry, rocky ground in Somalia and neighbouring Ethiopia. The resin is collected from wild trees by incising the bark and gathering the dried tears. This oil is distilled from that resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonoterpene hydrocarbons carry the oil. Alpha- and beta-pinene lead. Delta-3-carene is prominent, and limonene and ortho-cymene follow. The result is a bright, resinous top with a dry, peppery edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, piney and balsamic, with a light citrus opening. A top to middle note. Meditation practice, diffusion, massage blends and natural perfumery. Comparative work alongside Frankincense, carterii (No. 3010), sacra (No. 3021) and serrata (No. 3012) shows the range within one genus. Blends with myrrh, labdanum, cedarwood, sandalwood, orange, lavender and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":44129682718910,"sku":"3014-5","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603078557886,"sku":"3014-10","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/3014_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1762528159"},{"product_id":"frankincense-carterii-organic","title":"Organic Frankincense Carterii Essential Oil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eBoswellic acids are often cited in descriptions of frankincense oil. They are triterpenes, too heavy to pass over in steam distillation, and they stay behind in the resin. The distilled oil is a monoterpene material with a different composition altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia carterii, of the Burseraceae, grows on dry, rocky slopes in Somalia and across the Horn of Africa. Shallow cuts in the bark release a milky resin that hardens into tears. This oil is distilled from resin of certified organic origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tears are steam distilled to give a pale, mobile oil, far lighter than the resin itself. Alpha- and beta-pinene lead the profile. Limonene, sabinene and myrcene follow. Comparison with Frankincense, Carterii (No. 3010), the wild-harvested grade of the same species, and with Frankincense, Sacra (No. 3021) from Oman shows the spread of character within the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, peppery and resinous at the opening, settling into a soft balsamic dry-down with a hint of lemon. A middle to base note in natural perfumery. Diffusion, meditation practice, massage blends and skincare formulation. Blends with sandalwood, myrrh, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver, rose, lavender and the citrus oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603078852798,"sku":"3017-5","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3017_Frankincense_-carterii-organic.jpg?v=1762528166"},{"product_id":"ylang-ylang-ii-organic","title":"Ylang Ylang II (Organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe grades of ylang ylang are often taken as grades of flower. They are fractions of one continuous distillation. Extra is drawn first, then I, II and III. Ylang Ylang II is a later fraction, not a lesser harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCananga odorata is a tropical tree of the Annonaceae, native to South-East Asia and long cultivated in Madagascar and the Comoros. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from the blossoms of certified organic trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater fractions carry less of the light esters and ethers that give extra its sharp, sweet top, and more of the heavier sesquiterpenes. Germacrene-D, beta-caryophyllene and trans,trans-alpha-farnesene lead here. Geranyl acetate, benzyl benzoate and linalool keep the floral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, creamy and floral, softer and woodier than extra, with greater tenacity. A heart to base note in natural perfumery. Massage blends, bath preparations, skincare formulation and diffusion. Comparative work alongside Ylang Ylang extra organic (No. 3041) and Ylang Ylang complete organic (No. 3030) shows the distillation curve in three bottles. Blends with sandalwood, bergamot, jasmine, rose, vetiver, patchouli and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603079278782,"sku":"3027-10","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3027_EssentialOils_USA.jpg?v=1762528183"},{"product_id":"ylang-ylang-complete-organic","title":"Organic Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – Complete, Floral \u0026 Sweet (Madagascar)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eYlang ylang Complete is often taken for a mixture of the graded fractions. It is properly the product of a single uninterrupted distillation, with the whole of the oil collected together. Extra, I, II and III are cuts taken at successive points in a run; Complete keeps the full spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCananga odorata is a tropical tree of the custard-apple family, Annonaceae, native to Southeast Asia and long established on the Indian Ocean islands. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from certified organic blossom. The flowers open green and turn yellow as they mature; the mature yellow flowers are the ones taken for distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSesquiterpenes lead: germacrene D, trans,trans-alpha-farnesene and beta-caryophyllene. Linalool and geranyl acetate carry the floral top, while benzyl benzoate anchors the heavier end. Early fractions are richer in esters; later ones in sesquiterpenes. Complete holds both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, floral and creamy, with a balsamic depth that lasts. Heart-to-base in natural perfumery. Less sharp at the opening than Ylang Ylang, Extra (No. 3041), and broader through the dry-down. Massage blends, bath, diffusion and natural perfumery. A small proportion is ample. Blends with sandalwood, jasmine, bergamot, vetiver, rose and patchouli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603079508158,"sku":"3030-10","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.169 fl. oz.","offer_id":45478621053118,"sku":"3030-5","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3030_Ylang-Ylang-complete-organic.jpg?v=1762528192"},{"product_id":"ylang-ylang-extra-organic","title":"Ylang Ylang, Extra (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eYlang ylang grades are often read as quality rankings, with Extra as the best and the others as lesser oil. They are fractions. Each grade is drawn from the same still at a different point in one long distillation, and each is a distinct material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCananga odorata is a tropical tree of the custard-apple family, Annonaceae, native to Southeast Asia and long established in the Indian Ocean islands. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from the blossoms, from certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYlang ylang is distilled in fractions. Most oils are taken from the still in a single run. Here the distiller draws off the oil at intervals over many hours, and each portion is bottled separately. Extra is the first fraction, collected in the opening hours, when the most volatile compounds reach the condenser. Para-methyl cresol, benzyl acetate and linalool are prominent. Heavier sesquiterpenes such as germacrene-D build in the later fractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely floral, sweet and slightly medicinal-fruity, the lightest register of the flower. A top-to-middle note for fine natural perfumery. Comparative olfactory study alongside Ylang Ylang II (No. 3027) and Ylang Ylang Complete (No. 3030) shows plainly what fractional distillation does to a single flower. Blends with jasmine, rose, sandalwood, bergamot, vetiver and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603079606462,"sku":"3041-5","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3041_Ylang-Ylang-extra-organic.jpg?v=1762528200"},{"product_id":"cinnamon-bark-madagascar-organic","title":"Cinnamon Bark, Madagascar (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eCinnamon bark and cinnamon leaf oils are often stocked as alternatives. Leaf oil is dominated by eugenol and smells of clove. Bark oil is dominated by cinnamaldehyde and carries the familiar sweet spice. Cassia, from a separate species, is a third material again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamomum verum, true or Ceylon cinnamon, is a tree of the Lauraceae native to Sri Lanka and now grown across the Indian Ocean. This oil is distilled from the bark of wild-crafted organic trees in Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamaldehyde leads the profile. Cinnamyl acetate and eugenol follow, with beta-phellandrene and beta-caryophyllene in smaller amounts. Cinnamaldehyde is a recognised skin sensitiser, which places strict limits on dermal use. Work alongside Cinnamon Cassia, China (No. 3140) shows the difference between the two species clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, sweet and spicy, with a dry woody undertone. A middle note. Diffusion and natural perfumery, where a trace warms an oriental or gourmand accord. Dermal use only at very low concentration and with care. Blends with orange, clove, frankincense, vanilla, ginger, cardamom and benzoin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603081474238,"sku":"3120-5","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3120_Cinnamon-Bark_-Madagascar-organic.jpg?v=1762528244"},{"product_id":"cypress-lusitanica-mexican-cypress","title":"Cypress, Lusitanica \/ Mexican Cypress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eThe name lusitanica means Portuguese. The tree is not. Cupressus lusitanica is native to Mexico and Central America; it was carried to Portugal early and described there, and the name stuck. It is a distinct species from Mediterranean cypress, Cupressus sempervirens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall conifer of the Cupressaceae, widely planted in East Africa and Madagascar. This oil is distilled from the twigs and leaves of wild trees in Madagascar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA monoterpene oil. Alpha- and beta-pinene lead, with delta-3-carene, sabinene and limonene close behind. Terpinene-4-ol, a monoterpene alcohol, adds a slightly peppery, herbal warmth to an otherwise resinous profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, resinous and green, with a clean coniferous lift. A top note in natural perfumery. Diffusion, massage blends, bath preparations and room scenting. Comparative work alongside Cypress, Morocco organic (No. 3195) separates the two species clearly. Blends with juniper, lemon, lavender, pine, cedarwood, rosemary and frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"10 ml \/ 0.34 fl.oz.","offer_id":40603082784958,"sku":"3196-10","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/products\/3196_Cypress-lusitanica.jpg?v=1762528295"},{"product_id":"vetiver-extra-organic","title":"Vetiver, Extra (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eVetiver is sometimes pictured as a leaf or grass oil. It comes entirely from the root. The fragrant matter sits in the dense, fibrous root mass of a tall grass, and the oil distils slowly, thick and amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiveria zizanioides, now generally listed as Chrysopogon zizanioides, is a perennial grass of the Indian subcontinent, family Poaceae. Production began in India and spread to other tropical regions, among them Madagascar and Haiti. This oil is distilled in Madagascar from the roots, from certified organic cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiver is among the most complex oils in perfumery, built almost entirely from sesquiterpene alcohols, ketones and hydrocarbons. Khusimol leads, followed by isovalencenol, khusinol and beta-vetivenene. The low volatility of this fraction explains the oil's viscosity and its persistence on a blotter for days. Like patchouli, vetiver rounds and deepens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy, smoky and woody, with a damp-root, slightly sweet character. A base note and a classic fixative. Natural perfumery, massage blends, meditation practice and olfactory study. Gentle warming in the hand helps it pour. Comparison with Vetiver, Bourbon, Madagascar (No. 2980) is instructive. Blends with sandalwood, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, bergamot, patchouli and frankincense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":44711524499646,"sku":"2975-5","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2975_Vetiverextraorganic.png?v=1781721071"},{"product_id":"vanilla-co2-organic","title":"Vanilla, CO2-Extract (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003eVanilla cannot be steam distilled. There is no vanilla essential oil in the strict sense. Aromatic vanilla is either an absolute, an infusion or, as here, a CO2 extract. Most of the vanilla scent on the market is synthetic vanillin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanilla planifolia is a climbing orchid native to Mexico and Central America and now grown across the tropics. Each flower is hand-pollinated where the plant is cultivated away from its native pollinators. This extract is made in Uganda from the cured husks, from certified organic cultivation (DE-ÖKO-007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green pods have almost no aroma. Curing, a slow sequence of scalding, sweating and drying, splits glucovanillin and frees vanillin along with many minor aromatics. Supercritical CO2 then extracts the cured pod at low temperature, without solvent residue. This extract is standardised to 2% vanillin and is carried in ethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, warm and balsamic, with a dark, slightly smoky depth beyond the familiar vanillin note. A base note and a soft fixative in natural perfumery. Skincare formulation, massage blends, balms and olfactory study. Blends with sandalwood, benzoin, jasmine, ylang ylang, orange, vetiver and rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":44546640707774,"sku":"2931-5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2931-5Vanilla_EssentialOils_USA.png?v=1725868608"},{"product_id":"vetiver-essential-oil-organic","title":"Vetiver, Bourbon, Madagascar (organic)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ma-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-lede\"\u003e“Bourbon” on a vetiver label names a style of oil, not a spirit, and not always a place. The term comes from Île Bourbon, the former name of Réunion, whose vetiver long set the reference for the trade. The oil here is distilled in Madagascar and carries that style name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e01 · Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiveria zizanioides, now classed as Chrysopogon zizanioides, is a tall clumping grass of the Indian subcontinent. Its fragrance is held in a dense, deep root system rather than in the leaves. The roots are lifted from certified organic cultivation, washed, dried and distilled. A second Madagascar grade, Vetiver Extra (No. 2975), is held for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e02 · Chemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetiver is among the most complex oils in perfumery, built almost entirely from sesquiterpenes and their alcohols, ketones and acids. Khusimol is a principal alcohol. Beta-vetivene, zizanoic acid and isovalencenol follow. Distillation is long, because the heavy molecules leave the root slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-kicker\"\u003e03 · In Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, earthy and woody, with smoky and faintly nutty facets and long tenacity. A base note and fixative. The oil is viscous and deepens with age. Natural perfumery, massage blends, diffusion in combination and meditation practice. Blends with sandalwood, rose, jasmine, patchouli, bergamot, ylang ylang and lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ma-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oshadhi USA","offers":[{"title":"5 ml \/ 0.17 fl.oz.","offer_id":45295527198910,"sku":"2980-5","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2563\/5262\/files\/2980-5-Vetiver_BourbonMadagascar.png?v=1754989522"}],"url":"https:\/\/oshadhi.com\/collections\/madagascar-africa.oembed","provider":"Oshadhi Essential Oils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}