Calendula, marigold, is a genus of about 15–20 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the daisy family Asteraceae. They are native to southwestern Asia, Western Europe, Macaronesia and the Mediterranean. Other plants are also known as marigolds, such as com marigold, desert marigold, Marsh marigold and plants of the genus Targets. The name calendula is a modern Latin diminutive of calendae, meaning "little calendar", "little clock" or possibly "little weather-glass". The common name "marigold" refers to the Virgin Mary. Calendu...

Spartium junceum, known as Spanish broom or weaver's broom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the Mediterranean in southern Europe, southwest Asia and northwest Africa, where it is found in sunny sites, usually on dry, sandy soils. The Latin specific epithet junceum means "rush-like", referring to the shoots, which show a passing resemblance to those of the distantly related, rush genus juncos. Spartium junceum has been widely introduced into other areas, and is regarded as a noxious invasive species in places with ...

Boronias generally grow in open forests and woodlands. They are only rarely found in rainforests or arid areas, though some unusual species have recently been described from the northwest of Western Australia. Boronia mega-stigma is a species of shrub in the citrus family known by the common name brown Boronia. This is one of several species of Boronia cultivated for its intense, attractive scent. It is the main Boronia source of essential oils, while its relative Boronia heterophylla is more often harvested for use as an aromatic cut ornamental. Boro...

Its common name is Blue water lily Blur lily of the Nile, Egyptian lily, Blue Lotus. This celestial & obscure Lotus Oil Is renowned for spiritual growth, rejuvenation, clairvoyance, healing & balancing. Use this oil for any meditative perfume oil blends, sacred products and psychic development. Its unfolding petals suggest the expansion of the soul. The growth of its pure beauty from the mid of its origin holds a benign spiritual promise. The Blue Lotus Absolute oil is extracted from the flower by solvent extraction. Blue Lotus oil belongs to India, which is one of the rare and tradit...

Benzoin has only one use in Aromatherapy. In the aroma lamp, Blended with orange or tangerine it is a sweet and comforting delight a bit of a euphoric. Benzoin has a wonderfully warm scent, similar to vanilla. I don't recommend using it in the diffuser simply because of its thick texture; cleaning the nebulizer can be a nightmare, but in the lamp it is a delight. Benzoin is relaxing and euphoric, and so is appropriate for serious down-time. Topically Benzoin is traditional for skin and muscle issues. Benzoin is a warming, vanilla-scented resin absolute from Sumatra with uplifti...