Mandarin Yellow and Chickweed - our favourite oils for April

Our favourite oils for the beautiful month of April are Mandarin Yellow and Chickweed. Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:

Family: Rutaceae
                               

Extraction: Fruit Peel

Extraction Method: Cold Expression

Country: Brazil

Chemical Group: Monoterpenes dominated by limonene by 65%

Actions: Antifungal, antispasmodic, anti-epileptic, hepatic and calming

Uses: As a digestive aid, for indigestion, gastritis, hiccups, intestinal problems. It’s also used as skin toner, to soften dry skin and reduce scar or stretch marks. It is believed to strengthen the liver and digestive function for elderly people and calming

Blends well with: Citrus oils and spicy oils

Contra-indications: This is a very safe oil for children and pregnant women. Phototoxic.

Promotion Price (while stock is available):  $175   $119 (10 ml)     

Family:  Rosaceae                                                        

Extraction: Whole plant                                    

Extraction Method: Macerated

Country: Eurasia and N. America

Chemical Constituents: 

Saponins, mucilage

Actions: Antiseptic, inflammation, irritations, soothing, cooling

Uses: To soothe wounds, ulcers, chilblains & other skin irritations

Blends well with: Most of the essential oils

Promotion Price (while stock is available):  $262   $178 (100 ml)     

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