Peppermint Leaves
Price range: $5.43 through $24.75Peppermint leaf is referred to as “the world’s oldest medicine” and can be widely found across the world. This perennial herb is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint, and has a long history (dating back to ancient Eygpt) of therapeuritc use for a wide range of ailments. Also called Mentha Piperita, the Peppermint leaf is known to soothe upset tummy, improves digestion, fights cold and flu, and eliminates bad breath.
Nettle Leaves
Price range: $6.35 through $48.67Also known as Urtica Dioica, Nettle leaves are a perennial flowering plant that has been used medicinally since as far back as Ancient Greece. The herb is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial qualities. It contains vitamins B, C and K, as well as amino acids and anti-oxidants, which are known to fight free radicals, detoxify the body, reduce arthritis pain as well as alleviate allergic reactions.
Mulberry Leaves
Price range: $5.90 through $42.90Due to its amazing medicinal properties, the Mulberry leaves can be consumed as food and is very often used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is well known particularly for reducing inflammation, lowering abnormally high blood sugar (glucose) levels, blood pressure, and blood lipids. Mulberry leaves are useful in soothing liver, brightening eyes, as well as dispelling wind-heat and moistening the lungs. Its rich chlorophyll content is known to purify the blood, transport an abundance of oxygen to the body, removing waste in the blood, and accelerates body purification.
Thyme Essential Oil
Price range: $14.90 through $60.90A herb of the mint family, Thyme is commonly used in aromatherapy, cooking, mouthwashes, and potpourri. Commonly known as Thymus Vulgaris, this perennial herb is native to southern Europe from western Mediterranean to southern Italy.
Thyme is famed for its anti-antibacterial, antiseptic, and calming properties. It has strong antioxidants and supports the immune, digestive, nervous and other body systems. Thyme also protects the body from diseases and ailments such as arthritis, stroke, as well as fungal and bacterical skin conditions.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Price range: $14.90 through $52.90Best known for its antibacterial activities and used as a healing treatment in Australia for almost 100 years, the Tea Tree oil, also known as Melaleuca oil, is distilled from the leaves of Australian plant Melaleuca Alternifolia. There are numerous uses for Tea Tree Oil ranging from cleaning products, to making cosmetics and cleansing products such as shampoos, body washes, skin creams, and ointments. Tea Tree is also known for fighting acne, soothing skin irritations, treating sensitive scalp and lice problems, as well as respiratory tract issues.
Spearmint Essential Oil
Price range: $14.90 through $46.90A perennial plant that hails from Europe and Asia, Spearmint, also known as Mentha Spicata, is a type of mint similar to Peppermint. Although the two oils contain similar properties, many believed that Peppermint oil is stronger than Spearmint due to the latter’s lower amount of menthol.
Spearmint has a sweet taste, and is frequently used in chewing gums, candies, toothpaste and mouthwash. It is known to help ease headache, migraine, fatigue, nervousness, and digestive problems. Spearmint also has anti-septic, anti-fungal, and restorative properties.
Petitgrain Essential Oil
Price range: $18.90 through $62.90Commonly known as Bitter Orange Leaf Oil, the Petitgrain is obtained through steam distillation of the same botanical species as Neroli and Bitter Orange. It has a sweet aroma that is tart with subtle floral and woody characteristics, and is extensively used in food and beverages as a flavouring agent as well as in the perfume and cosmetic industries. Some of the benefits of Petitgrain oil are anti-depressant, reduce anxiety, prevent body odour, bacterial skin infections, and many more.
Nutmeg Essential Oil
Price range: $26.90 through $295.00Obtained through steam distillation and used commonly in pharmaceutical and perfumery industries, Nutmeg essential oil is a somewhat woody, spicy, and sweet essential oil that blends well with floral and citrus range of essential oils. Also known as Myristica Fragrans, Nutmeg oil is commonly used for treating headache, respiratory problem, and fever in Ayurvedic practices. In modern days, is it mainly used in skincare products such as soaps, dental products, and candles…etc.
Marjoram Essential Oil
Price range: $18.90 through $72.90Also known as Origanum Majorana, the Marjoram is a close cousin of the Oregano plant and is extracted through steam distillation of both fresh and dried leaves of the Marjoram plant. The perennial herb originated from the Mediterranean region and boasts many benefits such as curing spasms, reducing pain, preventing bacteria, curing infection, and many more.
Lime Essential Oil
Price range: $18.90 through $58.90The Lime essential oil is extracted from the peels of the lime fruit. It is known for its invigorating and pleasant citrus scent, and has been used by many cultures for centuries due to its numerous benefits such as aromatically, topically, and physically. The Lime is a natural cleanser and its purifying properties are typically used in household cleansing products such as kitchen and toilet cleaners. Apart from that, Lime is also effective in keeping bugs at bay, has anti-aging effects, as well as boosts your immune system.
Juniperberry Essential Oil
Price range: $21.90 through $415.00Also known as Juniperus Communis, Juniper belongs to the pine family and is a coniferous evergreen shrub that is commonly found on the mountains in North America, Europe, and Southwest Asia. It is commonly used to treat sore throat, fatigue, respiratory infections, as well as arthritis and muscle ache. The Juniper oil also boosts health-promoting effects such as relieving anxiety, fatigue, and mental and emotional issues.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Price range: $21.90 through $365.00Derived from the extract of the Citrus Paradisi Grapefruit plant, the Grapefruit oil is known for its benefits in reducing oxidative stress and disease-causing inflammation with its antioxidants and phytochemicals properties. It is used to reduce stress, enhance mood, and improve digestion. Grapefruit oil also works as a natural detoxification agent that aids in cleansing liver, controls fluid retention, and activate the lymphatic system.
