Bitter orange: same plant, three different oils

Bitter orange: same plant, three different oils

https://tisserandinstitute.org/learn-more/limonene/Same plant can yield different essential oils, depending on which part is used for extraction. Neroli, Bitter orange and Petitgrain all come from Citrus x. aurantium. Their composition varies, but their properties are...
Lavender promotes trust

Lavender promotes trust

New research: Lavender aroma promotes interpersonal trust A 2015 controlled study of 90 healthy young adults investigated whether trust can be influenced by an environmental fragrance. The hypothesis was that a calming scent will induce a more inclusive state of mind,...
The Rose Otto Myth – busted

The Rose Otto Myth – busted

Is Rose otto the most complex of all essential oils? Not really, although it does make it into the top 10. Rose oil (Rose otto) has enjoyed the reputation of being the most complex essential oil known, as it was presumed it has more than 300 compounds. A recent report...