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Posted by Peter Holmes, LAc, MH on Mar 8th 2022

May Chang Essential Oil

May Chang Essential OilThe aromatic mountain or pheasant pepper tree in the laurel family is native to Taiwan, South China and Indonesia. Its lemony, spicy berries that yield a peppery spice in tradit …

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Posted by Peter Holmes, LAc, MH on Feb 12th 2022

Geranium Rose Oil

Geranium Rose OilBelying its origins in South Africa, for a century and a half the rose-scented geranium, otherwise known as Geranium Rose Oil has become the very emblem of French colonial e …

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Oil of Neroli: The Uplifter

Posted by Peter Holmes, LAc, MH on Dec 31st 2021

Oil of Neroli: The Uplifter

Oil of NeroliLike several other citrus fruits, the bitter orange has seen a rich cultural and commercial history from its very origins in Southwest China (Yunnan) and North Vietnam. This is reflected …

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Posted by Peter Holmes, LAc, MH on Dec 30th 2021

The Many Uses of Ravintsara Essential Oil

Ravintsara Essential OilLike Geranium, Ravintsara Essential Oil is one of several oils found on practitioners’ shelves today that comes to us courtesy of the historical French colonial islands of the …

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