Aloe Vera

How Aloe Vera plant looks like. Aloe Vera is a very versatile ingredient, that contains many health benefits. It is a cactus-like plant that grows and thrives in hot, dry climates. It can be taken either topically and/or orally. It is native to North Africa, Southern Europe and the Canary Islands. Aloe Vera is typically … Continue reading Aloe Vera

Chamomile

What is Chamomile? Chamomile has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs. It is best known as an ingredient in herbal tea. The name, chamomile, is derived from the Greek, khamai, meaning "on the ground," and melon, meaning "apple."There are two types of chamomile, Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) and … Continue reading Chamomile

Frankincense (Beswellia Carterii or Boswellia sacra tree)

The name Frankincense is derived from the term "franc encens" which is French for "high quality incense." "franc" means "pure" and "encens" comes from "to burn." It was considered a "pure incense" and known to be the most desirable of the incenses. The aroma is woody, earthy and spicy. Boswellia sacra tree Tear-shaped droplets Frankincense … Continue reading Frankincense (Beswellia Carterii or Boswellia sacra tree)