Ajowan (also known as Ajwain) oil is steam distilled from the seeds of the Ajowan plant. It contains approximately 50% thymol which is a strong germicide, anti-spasmodic and fungicide. Thymol is used in toothpaste and perfumery as well as in steeped liquid form to aide against diarrhea and flatulence. In India, Ajowan seeds are used as a household remedy for…

Allspice Essential Oil is steam distilled from the allspice berry. It is the dried, unripe berries of a large evergreen tree native to the Caribbean area. The fruit is harvested while immature, as whis is when it is then most strongly flavored. The whole dried fruit can also be ground to produce allspice powder commonly sold today. Allspice was discovered…

Name: Benzoin Liquid Resin, (thick but pourable), Laos Species: Styrax benzoin Part: Bark Method: Extruded Country: Laos Description: The Benzoin tree originates in Java, Sumatra and Thailand where it can grow up to 8 meters. Deep incisions are made in the trunk of the tree from which the grayish colour sap exudes. When the resinous lump becomes hard and brittle,…

Name: Pepper oil, Black, Super, India Species: Piper nigrum L., fam. Piperaceae Part: Fruit Method: Steam Distilled Country: India Black Pepper Traditional Use: Black pepper is one of the oldest spices. Its uses date back to the Greeks and Romans, and the Egyptians utilized it in the embalming process. Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, bitter, carminative, diaphoretic,…