Essential Oils

Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavouring industries throughout the world. Citronella oil is also a plant-based insect repellent and has been registered for this use in the United States since 1948. The United States Environmental Protection Agency considers oil of citronella as a biopesticide with a non-toxic mode of action.

Citronella oil has strong antifungal properties, and is effective in disincentivizing nuisance barking in dogs when utilized as a spray.

• COSMETIC: Cleansing, Astringent, Stimulant, Antioxidant.
• ODOROUS: Aphrodisiac, Stimulant, Anti-depressant, Expectorant, Immunostimulant, Warming, Stimulating, Energizing, Metabolism-Boosting.
• MEDICINAL: Anti-parasitic, Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-viral, Immune-Boosting, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-microbial, Astringent, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge, Anti-Rheumatic, Detoxifying, Immunostimulant, Antioxidant.

Basil essential oil benefits include:

• Fighting bacteria
• Fighting infections
• Reducing disease-causing inflammation
• Fighting viruses
• Relieving congestion
• Increasing urine output
• Fighting free radical damage
• Stimulating the nervous system
• Stimulating the adrenal cortex

• Antibacterial properties — According to a Clinical Microbiology and Infection study, eucalyptus oil may help combat pathogenic bacteria in the upper respiratory tract because of its antibacterial capabilities.
• Dental health — This oil exhibits antibacterial activity against cariogenic (tooth decay-causing) and periodontopathic bacteria. Research published in the Journal of Periodontology also highlighted that the addition of eucalyptus extract to chewing gum may aid in improving oral health.
• Pain relief — Eucalyptus oil was  revealed to have analgesic properties. Researchers of a study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation applied eucalyptamint on the anterior forearm skin of 10 subjects. Results showed that it "produced significant physiologic responses that may be beneficial for pain relief and/or useful to athletes as a passive form of warm-up."
• Stimulating immune system response — A BMC Immunology article highlighted that eucalyptus oil extract may promote an innate cell-mediated immune response.

• Production Capacity: huge
• Delivery Time: 1 week
• Packaging Details: HDPE drums

Cardamom (/??k????rd??m??m/), sometimes cardamon or cardamum,^[1] is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae. Both genera are native to the Indian subcontinent and Indonesia. They are recognized by their small seed pods: triangular in cross-section and spindle-shaped, with a thin, papery outer shell and small, black seeds; Elettaria pods are light green and smaller, while Amomum pods are larger and dark brown.

Species used for cardamom are native throughout tropical and subtropical Asia. The first references to cardamom are found in Sumer, and in the Ayurvedic literatures of India.^[2] Nowadays, it is also cultivated in some other countries, such as Guatemala, Malaysia and Tanzania.^[3] The German coffee planter Oscar Majus Kloeffer introduced Indian cardamom (kerala) to cultivation in Guatemala before World War I; by 2000, that country had become the biggest producer and exporter of cardamom in the world, followed by India.^[4]

Wintergreen oil has also been used in traditional medicine for the following conditions:
bacterial infections,colds,headache,colic,skin conditions,sore throat,tooth decay.

Wintergreen oil may also be found in insecticides and repellents. However, researchTrusted Source suggests that, when compared to other essential oils, it may be more effective as an insecticide or fumigant than as a repellent.

GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT USES

Among the multiple grapefruit seed extract uses are the following:

• Throat gargle (for colds and sore throats)
• Mouthwash (for gums and dental health)
• Nasal/sinus wash (for sinus infections and colds)
• Ear drops
• Digestive disturbances (including candida and traveler’s diarrhea)
• Skin wounds
• Fruit and veggie wash

In addition to grapefruit seed oil, liquid extracts, and capsules, some companies (e.g., Nutribiotics) make throat sprays, nasal sprays, ear drops, mouthwashes and gargles, toothpastes, shower gels, wound disinfectant sprays, and other personal care products containing grapefruit seed extract. Follow the label instructions for use.

Therapeutic attributes and chemical constituents of Mentha essential oil:

The essential oil of Mentha has antidepressant, stimulant, carminative, antiseptic, cholagogue, expectorant, antispasmodic, antiphlogistic, antioxidant, stomachic, antimicrobial, nervine, antifungal, analgesic, detoxifying, anti-pruritic, diaphoretic and anti-flatulent properties.

The health benefits of nutmeg oil include its ability to treat stress, pain, menstrual cramps, heartdisorders, indigestion, blood pressure, cough, and bad breath. The health benefits of nutmeg oil can be attributed to its medicinal properties such as its role as a sedative, stimulant, relaxing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and bactericidal substance.

Nutmeg has the Latin name Myristica fragrans. It is also known by other common names in various countries as mace, muscadier, magic, muskatbaum, noz moscada, myristica, nuez moscada, and nux moschata.

Peppermint oil has a high concentration of natural pesticides, mainly pulegone (found mainly in Mentha arvensis var. piperascens cornmint, field mint, Japanese mint, and to a lesser extent (6,530 ppm) in Mentha × piperita subsp. notho
and menthone. It is known to repel some pest insects, including mosquitos, and has uses in organic gardening.

The chemical composition of the essential oil from peppermint (Mentha × piperita L.) was analyzed by GC/FID and GC-MS. The main constituents were menthol (40.7%) and menthone (23.4%). Further components were (±)-menthyl acetate, 1,8-cineole, limonene, beta-pinene and beta-caryophyllene.

Spearmint has been used traditionally as medicines for minor ailments such as fevers, and digestive disorders. There is research on spearmint extracts in the treatment of gout and as an antiemetic.

Spearmint essential oil has had success as a larvicide against mosquitoes. Using spearmint as a larvicide would be a greener alternative to synthetic insecticides due to their toxicity and negative affect to the environment.^[24]

Used as a fumigant, spearmint essential oil is an effective insecticide against adult moths.