What is Lady’s Slipper Orchids have long been revered for their elegance and rare beauty. Found in the meadows and woods of North America, Lady’s Slipper Herb, a member of the orchid family, is hard to find and now considered an endangered species. As a result, harvesting of the … [Read more...]
8 Proven Benefits of Sacha Inchi
What is Sacha Inchi? The word ‘superfood’ gets bandied about with increasing regularity these days and many of the newly discovered superfoods seem to come straight out of the Amazon region of South America. Sacha inchi is yet another South American food that has been heralded … [Read more...]
7 Proven Benefits of Devil’s Claw
What is Devil’s Claw? A native of South Africa, devil’s claw derives its spooky sounding name from the little hooks covering its fruit. Known botanically as Harpagophytum procumbens, the plant has historically been used in the treatment of pain, fever and malaria and for kidney … [Read more...]
11 Proven Spearmint Essential Oil Benefits
Spearmint Essential Oil Spearmint has similar minty and refreshing characteristics to peppermint and it is often substituted for peppermint in aromatherapy. It is however a slightly milder acting oil and it possesses far less menthol. It is used for a range of medicinal purposes … [Read more...]
9 Proven Blue Tansy Essential Oil Benefits
For me, the name blue tansy conjures up images of riverside walks on a hot summer's day during childhood holidays on the mediterranean. From this plant, a beautiful essential oil is produced with a wide variety of excellent health benefits. True blue tansy is certainly an … [Read more...]