Monday, March 17, 2014

Dill Herb and Evening Primrose - our favorite oils for March

Favorite oils of the month, Asia-Pacific Aromatherapy Hong Kong

Our favorite oils for the beautiful month of March are Dill Herb and Evening Primrose.

Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:


Family: Umbelliferae      
Dill Herb essential oil



Extraction: Weed

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Country: Native to Europe, is naturalised to North America and the West Indies

Chemical Group: d-phellandrene, terpinene, limonene, carvone, dillapiole, isomyristicin, and myristicin

Actions: Antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, stimulant, and stomachic

Uses: As a digestive support (colic, dyspepsia, flatulence and indigestion) and also aids sleeping

Blends well with: Coriander Seed, Bergamot, Caraway, Nutmeg and Citrus oils

Contra-indications: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, but should be avoided during pregnancy

Promotion Price (while stock is available):  $135  $92 (10 ml)     



Family: Onagraceae  
Evening Primrose Carrier Oil
                                       
Extraction: Seeds

Extraction Method: Pressing

Country: North America

Chemical Constituents: Fatty acid, in particular gamma linolenic acid (GLA)

Uses: For dry, itchy skin or skin irritations, wrinkles, scars, PMS

Blends well with: Blends well with Jojoba and Almond as a carrier oil base

Contra-indications: Epilepsy       

Promotion Price (while stock is available):  $310   $211 (100 ml)     

Please visit our Promotion Corner here: 

March Promotion Corner


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