FLORALS, ABSOLUTES & FACIAL OIL
Absolute of Ye Ju Hua “Shen Nong Ju” - Dendranthema indicum Flos 5ml
Wild chrysanthemum flower
Thre are many varieties of wild chrysanthemum. This variety, called Shen Nong Ju, is named after the Divine Farmer of the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. It grows wild in the Shen Nong Jia Nature Preserve, a Unesco World Heritage site.
The floral aroma of Ye Ju Hua absolute is imbued with a cleansing, bitter power. Along with its menthol-like spice, it opens the nose, cools the throat and vibrates on the skin. It's feisty spirit cuts through confusion and doubt.
White Chrysamthemum's "wild" cousin is compared and described in the Ben Cao Zheng Yi, " In addition to the other types of Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemi indici Flos (Ye Ju Hua) grows in most places, the flowers and leaves of which are little, the stamens small and bean-like. The color is definitely yellow and it's actions are fierce and violent, with a particularly bitter flavor, it's leaves are slender and tough. It can be used in external medicine as a topical application."
Our Ye Ju Hua Absolute is extracted at a beautiful and well established perfumery/distillery in Guilin, from best quality wild Chrysanthemum flowers, free of pesticides.
Practitioners may find Ye Ju Hua absolute to be useful diluted and blended in coconut oil as a salve to soothe and clear heat on the skin.
In classical Chinese Medicine Ophthalmology, Ye Ju Hua is used to address latency in certain eye conditions
TCM Category: Heat-Clearing and Toxin-Eliminating
Major Chemical Components: Monoterpene alcohols: borneol, terpineol. Monoterpene ether oxide: 1-8 cineole (eucalyptol). Sesquiterpenes: zingeberene, caryophyllene. Sesquiterpne alcohol: bisabolol. Ester: bornyl acetate. Monoterpene ketones: camphor (~6%), thujone (~3%).
CO2 extracted Murraya paniculata, Orange Jessamine - 1 dram
“Seven Miles Fragrance”
Qi Li Xiang has a delightful, soft jasmine like aroma with a tangy sweet orange undertone. It’s effect immediately makes one want to look up and smile.
Orange Jessamine is a small, tropical, hardy evergreen tree or shrub growing up to 7 m tall. It’s pretty, fragrant white flowers bloom throughout the year. It is native to China, South and Souteast Asia. Honey bee farms have been known to plant Orange Jessamine near bee hives serving not only as food for the bees but as protection from harsh winds.
Murraya paniculata has a calming effect on the spirit. In China, It is used in traditional medicine as an analgesic and to clean toxins. It moves the blood and resolves swelling and bruising.
Note: Middle.
CM Category: Invigorate Blood.
Affinities: Heart, Pericardium, Liver.
Major Chemical Components: Esters: benzyl acetate, linalyl acetate. Phenylethyl alcohol . Phenol (Phenylpropanoid): eugenol. Monoterpene alcohol: linalool. Sesquiterpene: caryophyllene.
Steam distilled Rosa damascena - 1 dram
Our 100% pure Damascus Rose essential oil with its complex, rich, sweet, true rose notes and delicate citrus overtones is produced by steam distillation.
The effects of this unique aroma lead wood to nestle into fire, enriching and enlivening the spirit in the blood. It opens the heart and the portals, lifts the mood, calms the nerves, balances the hormones, and nourishes the Blood and Jin/Ye fluids. Rose benefits the liver by regulating Liver Qi and clearing Liver fire. It facilitates communication between Heart and Kidney.
Rosa × damascena, is a rose hybrid. The flowers are renowned for their fine fragrance. Damascus Rose is a cultivated flower, no longer found growing wild. Recent genetic tests suggest that its origin is the foothills of central Asia, home of its pollen parent. Gathering the flowers is quite labor-intensive as it must be done by hand. There are about twenty to forty days per year when harvesting occurs. The roses are gathered by hand and then steam distilled.
Rose essential oil nourishes the yin and has a regenerative effect on the skin. Consider diluting with Pomegranate seed oil as a moisturizer for dry, mature skin.
Studies show that Rose essential oil increases sperm and egg counts.
Major known chemical constituents: Monoterpenols (~20 to 55% citronellol), monotrpenes
Note: Middle/Base
Chinese Medicine Category: Nourish Yin
Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Kidney
Major Chemical Constituents: Monoterpene alcohols: citronellol, geraniol. nerol, linalool. Alcohol: phenethyl alcohol. Sesquiterpene: caryophyllene. Ester: benzyl acetate. Monoterpenes: pinene, myrcene. Phenols (Phenylpropanoids): eugenol, methyl eugenol.
Rosa damascena Flos
Sweet Almond and Sunflower oils
Aroma: Soft, sweet true rose floral
The petals of Damascus Rose flowers are soaked in sweet almond and sunflower oils to create a vibrant (in aroma and in color) floral infusion. Rose oil is moisturizing, reduces dark spots on the skin, and anti-aging. It contains high concentration of Vitamin A, which stimulates turnover of skin cells to reduce wrinkles, and heal inflamed acne legions or scars.
Sunflower oil is a truly gentle, nourishing oil that can be used for all skin types. It is high in Vitamin E, A, C, D, and contains antioxidants.
Sweet Almond oil is also extremely gentle and great for all skin types. It is moisturizing, helps to protect against UV radiation damage, and gives skin a smooth appearance.
Our Rose facial oil works best if applied after hydrating and balancing the skin with a spritz of our Rose Hydrosol on a clean, freshly washed face.
Packaged in 15ml or 30ml pump bottle.
This product, along with two hydrosols, is also available as a set in the Floral Facial Gift Set.
CO2 extracted Jasmine sambac
(Mo Li Hua 茉莉花)
Our exquisite 100% pure Jasmine Sambac essential oil is produced by CO2 extraction. It’s expansive, long lasting full, floral aroma is immediately euphoric. It’s effects are deeply calming and uplifting.
Jasminum sambac is a species of jasmine native to a small region in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan and neighboring India. It is cultivated in many places, especially across much of South Asia. The flowers of this small, water loving evergreen shrub are strongest at night and harvested as buds during early morning in order to capture them at their peak to produce the most fragrant essential oil. These flowers with their exquisite fragrance are nocturnal, evidence of their truly Yin nature.
In classical Chinese medical terms, Jasmine essential oil nourishes water and clears fire. Its channel affinities are to the Kidney, Liver and Heart.
Jasmine nourishes Kidney Yin and Jing essence. It can help to clear deficient heat, night sweats and agitation. It promotes estrogen and is moisturizing and regenerative for skin. At the same time, its mucolytic nature breaks up and eliminates excess Yin Stasis.
Jasmine essential oil may be used to promote childbirth. It is a Uterine tonic and stimulant and is helpful to ease the stress of a prolonged labor (one drop on the tongue.)
This fabulous flower is also an aphrodisiac.
The aroma of Jasmine essential oil helps one to Connect to the divine, opens consciousness and assists meditation. Emotionally it lifts depression, self esteem, self image and inspires forgiveness and acceptance. It is also recommended for elders to foster acceptance of graceful aging.
Practitioners may consider application of Jasmine Sambac essential oil directly to Kidney 6 to open the Yin Qiao Mai and may be applied directly over the navel to stimulate the Pineal Gland.
Note: Base
CCM category: Nourishing Yin
Channels entered: Kidney, Liver Heart
Major Chemical Components: Monoterpene alchohol: linalool. Esters: benzyl acetate, cis-3-hexenel acetate, methyl antranalate. Alcohols: cis-3-hexanol, phenethel alcohol. Sesquiterpene: caryophyllene. Monoterpene: a-farnesene. Phenol (Phenylpropanoid): eugenol. Aldehydes.
Steam distilled Lavandula augustifolia
Cool and calm, release and relax are key words to describe the effects of Lavender’s sweet floral aroma with a hint of spice. Our 100% pure Lavender essential oil is steam distilled.
Used therapeutically in the practice of Chinese medicine, Lavender demonstrates its affinity to the Lung, Liver, and Pericardium, by helping to calm the Spirit, smooth Liver Qi, diffuse lung Qi, and release wind heat.
For nervousness, irritability, insomnia, restlessness and for high blood pressure Lavender essential oil can be a great comfort when diffused as aromatherapy or infused into a pillow.
Practitioners may apply the diluted oil for headaches, tight muscles, spasms, menstrual pain or scant flow due to constrained Liver Qi. It may also be applied or inhaled to ease chest tightness. And as an added bonus, Lavender is insect repellant.
Lavender has a long and rich history since ancient times in many cultures. For example, Lavender was one of the holy herbs used in the biblical Temple to prepare the holy essence.
Note: Middle
Major Chemical Components: Esters (> 50%): linalyl acetate, lavender acetate. Monoterpene alcohols: linalool, geraniol, lavandulol, terpineol, borneol. Sesquiterpene: caryophyllene. Monoterpene: a-Pinene. Ketones (< 0.55%).
15ml bottles of essential oils are offered at a 15% discount for licensed professionals only, as found in the “select size” dropdown - see FAQ for information on how to access professional discounts.
Steam distilled Xinjiang Lavender #7
This Lavender essential oil is a hybrid variety of Lavender created, grown and distilled by an essential oil distillery in Xinjiang province overseen by a Chinese Doctor technician who is dedicated to his craft. Its aroma is a bright fresh floral, a bit lighter and less pungent than our Lavender Augustifolia which is richer and deeper compared to #7 hybrid’s heady vibrance.
15ml bottles of essential oils are offered at a 15% discount for licensed professionals only, as found in the “select size” dropdown - see FAQ for information on how to access professional discounts.
CO2 extracted Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia blooms in the Spring, season of the Wood Element. The heady, sweet, fruity aroma of its essential oil is imbued with the blossoming of growth, renewal and transcendence.
Its white color reflects its affinity with the Metal Element and Lungs which deal with loss and letting go. Zhi Zi Hua essential oil cools Lung heat and releases overwhelming grief and sorrow trapped deep inside to the surface.
While the essential oils of Gardenia Flower and Bud share many attributes, Zhi Zi, the red bud of Gardenia, works more on the material level of the Qi and Blood and Fluids, clearing heat, draining damp, cleaning toxin, and quieting emotions that arise with flaring heat, damp encumbrance and blood stagnation. The beautiful, fragrant Gardenia flower, Zhi Zi Hua, works more on the immaterial level, cleansing and clearing away what has gotten in the way of emotional and spiritual transformation.
Note: Top/Middle
Affinities: Triple Burner, Heart, Lung, Liver
Major Chemical Components: Sesquiterpenes: alpha-farnesene, trans-beta-ocimene, hexenyl tiglate. Monoterpene alcohol: linalool.
1 dram - $60
Absolute of Bai Ju Hua - Chrysanthemi Flos 5ml
White chrysanthemum flower
The divine, distinctive, fresh floral perfume of this most concentrated form of Bai Ju Hua elevates and lightens the spirit, cools and clears the eyes and head. It leaves a soft, euphoric effect.
The belief in the benefits of Ju Hua to sustain longevity and well-being has been expressed in poetry and medicine throughout Chinese history. The earliest Materia Medica, Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing tells us, "taken over a long time, it will facilitate qi and blood, lighten the body, and prevent aging.
The Ben Cao Cong Xin (1751) describes, "sweet chrysanthemum flower" is "thoroughly imbued with the qi of the four seasons, it sprouts in winter, produces leaves in spring, blossoms in summer, and reaches full flower in autumn."
Our Ju Hua Absolute is extracted at a beautiful and well established perfumery/distillery in Guilin, from best quality, fresh, white Chrysanthemum flowers, free of pesticides.
Note: Middle
TCM Category: Releasing Wind Heat
Channels Entered: Lung, Liver
Major known chemical components: Monoterpene alcohols <30%: endo-borneol, isoborneol, alpha-terpineol. Monoterpene ketone: camphor. Ketone: chrysanthenone. Monoterpenes: alpha and beta pinene, camphene. Esters: bornyl acetate, Isobornyl acetate. Phenol: thymol.
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