May Chang and Sea Buckthorn – our favorite oils for January
Our favorite oils for the beautiful month of January are May Chang and Sea Buckthorn. Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:
Family: Lauraceae
Extraction: Fruit
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Country: Native to eastern Asia, especially China
Chemical Group: Geranial, Neral
Actions: Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, deodorant, disinfectant, insecticidal and sedative
Uses: Skin care – acne, greasy skin, fungal infections, spots
Digestive system – flatulence, indigestion, nausea
Nervous system – stress-related condition, fatigue
Blends well with: Bergamot, Benzion, Orange, Cedarwood, Geranium, Mandarin, Tea Tree and Petigrain
Contra-indications: Possible skin irritant & sensitisation
Promotion Price (while stock is available): $170 $111 (10 ml)
Family: Elaeagnacea
Extraction: Seed or Berry
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Country: China and Russia
Chemical Constituents: Main constituents are oleic, palmitic and palmitoleic with significant Vitamin A & E
Uses: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cytophalactic, rubefacient, vulnerary – healing skin injuries, burns, wounds, tissue regeneration
Blends well with: Can be easily added to any base or essential oil blend – a 1% concentration is considered effective and up to 10% concentration have been used without side effects
Promotion Price (while stock is available): $449 $292 (25 ml)