Oshadhi's founder Malte Hozzel talks about Frankincense essential oil. "The spirit of the sacred and of meditation surrounds Frankincense throughout time. Resins and their oils have always been easily associated with fumigation and purification. The special mind set-up they create is ‘vertical’ like the smoke that rises to … [Read more...] about Frankincense – Boswellia carterii
Ginger Essential Oil – Zingiber officinalis
With Ginger, the process of creating essential oils, which is normally enacted on the 'higher' plant centres like blossoms, seeds, fruits or leaves, has penetrated the 'deeper' energy centers of the plant, resulting in a plant that 'blossoms from its roots'. This noble oil is far less hot or pungent than the ginger rhizome itself … [Read more...] about Ginger Essential Oil – Zingiber officinalis
Lemon Essential Oil – Citrus limonum
A powerful aromatic purifier, lemon essential oil is specifically efficient for body liquids like lymph and blood, and has been used throughout ages as an antidote against poisoning and accumulation of toxins. With its slightly sour and fruity fragrance, the oil reminds us of mediterranean orchards under a blue sky and a soft wind … [Read more...] about Lemon Essential Oil – Citrus limonum
Scots Pine Essential Oil – Pinus sylvestris
Scots pine has a fresh, forestal, slightly pungent note which is typical of the pine needle oils of the conifer family. These extremely versatile oils represent the oldest aromatic energy on earth and are mainly linked to the oxygenation of our planet. Their connection with the human respiratory system is old folk medicine. No … [Read more...] about Scots Pine Essential Oil – Pinus sylvestris
Jasmine Absolute Essential Oil – Jasminum grandiflorum
The 'Queen of the Night', as the Indians call the snow white star-blossoms of Jasmine, carries age old memories of celestial worlds in its overwhelmingly rich floral fragrance. Jasmine is one of the prime rescue oils and is extremely helpful in cases of sudden psycho-physiological shocks. It acts as a miraculous uplifter and … [Read more...] about Jasmine Absolute Essential Oil – Jasminum grandiflorum
Ylang ylang essential oil – Cananga odorata
The 'flower of flowers', distilled mainly in the Comoro Islands and Madagascar, has seen an amazing increase of public interest since the turn of the century. Ylang ylang's strong, exotic-flowery heart notes range it among the precious fragrances of modern perfumery. Its soothing effects, especially on the heart rhythm … [Read more...] about Ylang ylang essential oil – Cananga odorata