Our favorite oils for the beautiful month of June are Caraway Seed and Pomegranate. Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:
Family: Umbeliferae
Extraction: Seed
Extraction Method:
Steam distillation
Country: Indigenous to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa
Chemical Group: Carvone
Actions: Antispasmodic, carminative, galactagogic, stimulant, stomachic, warming
Uses: Excellent for all digestive problems such as flatulence, dyspepsia, colic and colitis, promotes secretion of breast milk in nursing mothers, provide relief from menstrual pains
Blends well with: Ginger, Peppermint, Chamomile, Lavender, Frankincense
Contra-indications: Avoid for pregnant women, babies and young children; use with low intensity
Promotion Price (while stock is available): $195 $127 (10 ml)
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Pomegranate – Punica granatum
Family: Punicaceae
Extraction: Seed
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Country: India
Chemical Constituents: Punicic Acid
Actions: Anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic (rich in CLA)
Uses: Effective at skin regeneration, moistures dry & crack skin, reduces swelling, eases muscular aches and pains
Blends well with: It is a very rich oil, blends best with thinner carrier oils to use on skin
Contra-indications: Nil
Promotion Price (while stock is available): $235 $153 (25 ml)
Both our favorite oils of the month can be purchased here:
June Promotion Corner