Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Caraway Seed and Pomegranate - our favorite oils of June

Caraway Seed oil and Pomegranate oil

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


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