CARRIER OILS
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Botanical name: Nigella sativa. Common name: Black Seed.
Cold expeller pressed, certified organic
This seed oil has been used medicinally for over 2000 years. For example, it was highly valued in ancient Egypt and found in King Tut's tomb. The seeds are a traditional Middle Eastern spice used in cooking and considered to aid digestion and to have numerous other health benefits.
Since 1965, numerous scientific articles have been published on Nigella sativa, documenting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, and immune-enhancing properties. It is also considered to be anti-spasmodic and relaxing, and to reduce high blood pressure. Recently, human studies have shown benefits for relief of indigestion and heartburn.
110ml - $19
Botanical name: Calophyllum inophyllum. Common name: Tamanu
Cold expeller pressed, certified organic
Calophyllum oil promotes the formation of healthy skin and growth of new tissue. It is anti neuralgic for nerve inflammation and pain as well as having anti infectious properties. It is therefore a great choice as a carrier oil in dilutions or blends for skin conditions such as Herpes, Shingles, burns or non healing wounds. It can also be applied to help resolve psoriasis, eczema and acne.
Our Calophyllum (Tamanu) oil is produced from the nut of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree, a type of evergreen found in the Polynesian Islands.
Oil of tamanu contains three basic classes of lipids, neutral lipids, glycolipids, and phospholipids. The oil also contains a unique fatty acid called calophyllic acid, and a novel antibiotic lactone and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent called calophyllolide. These and other components of tamanu oil, including anti-inflammatory coumarins, account for some of the oil’s beneficial activity.
110ml - $27
Botanical name: Fructus Perillae, Common name: Perilla Seed
Cold expeller pressed
Zi Su Zi is an excellent carrier oil for essential oils and Blends to benefits the Lung and respiratory system. As a medicinal herb, Its function in Chinese medicine is to stop coughing and wheezing by dissolving phlegm and directing the Lung Qi down ward. It is widely used in traditional herbal formulas for asthmatic and cough conditions of various types.
Perilla Seed is moistening and lubricates the intestines and may be useful in blends for dryness and constipation.
The aroma of Zi Su Zi cold pressed oil is subtle and slightly nutty.
As an example, in the case of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest discomfort due to cold phlegm obstructing the lungs, practitioners may consider diluting a blend of Hou Po (Cortex Magnolia officinalis), Eucalyptus Globulus Zhi Ke (Fructus aurantium) and White Pine or Gui Zhi/Gui Ye (Cinnamon twig and leaf) and a small percentage of Xing Ren (Semen Armenicae). This can be applied as a warm compress over the chest and diffused for inhalation.
110 ml - $15
Platycladi Semen, Biota Seed
Cold expeller pressed
A carrier oil for essential oil dilutions and blends where nourishing the Heart and calming the spirit is the focus as in insomnia, anxiety or irritability for example, including when there is deficient Yin night sweating. Bai Zi Ren also moistens the intestines for constipation.
110ml - $60
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