Broccoli is a versatile vegetable, enjoyed steamed, sauteed, roasted, or even shredded up in a salad! When a broccoli plant “bolts”, or sprouts yellow flowers, it produces pods of seeds. These seeds are used to grow new broccoli plants; however, they are also the source of an advantageous carrier oil and our latest product: Broccoli…
Did you know there are over 100 species in the lemongrass family? Cymbopogon is full of fragrant, spiky grasses, often known by their common names lemongrass, citronella grass, silky heads, and oily grass, to name a few. As with all plants and undeniably so, there are species that are more well-loved than others. When people…
We’re excited to announce the arrival of a new product, now offering Virgin Organic Kukui Nut oil! The kukui nut, or candlenut, is a drupe from the flowering tree Aleurites moluccanus. It’s natively found in abundance among Polynesia, Hawaii, South Asia, and China. The kukui is said to be a symbol of peace, protection, and…
The Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is a tree native to the semi-arid areas in Western and Southern Australia. The Aboriginal Australians have used this aromatic tree for food, medicine, and smoking ceremonies for thousands of years. The wood of the tree is especially important in our industry for the production of our latest essential steam-distilled…
Are you familiar with the Bilberry plant? If you’re not originally from Europe nor currently living there, there’s a good chance you aren’t! Also called the European Blueberry, this perennial shrub has been used in food and medicine for centuries. It is most closely related to the blueberry, being in the same genus, Vaccinium. There…
Introducing our newest cedarwood oil to add to your collection – Cedarwood Oil – Himalayan! The evergreen Cedrus deodara, more commonly known as Himalayan cedar or deodar cedar, is a native species of tree in the Himalayan Mountain region. The Himalayan cedar is the national tree of Pakistan and the state tree of Himachal Pradesh,…
Last year, we added Organic Garlic Oil to our catalog. If you’re one to avoid the higher price tag that comes with certified organic products, our new conventional variety of Garlic Oil is for you! Garlic enhances any meal and is found as a culinary staple in many cultures. Before modern medicine, garlic was among…
We’re delighted to add these two new products, expanding our essential oil catalog even further: Ho Leaf Oil and Ho Wood Oil! Both of these oils come from the tree Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum. If that tree sounds at all familiar, it’s because it is also the source of our White Camphor Oil! While derived from…
Global trade has become an essential part of creating consumer goods in the 21st century. Much of the world’s global trade occurs in seaports with gigantic cargo ships that can haul up to 24,000 steal containers. Sea ports are a nexus within the supply chain system. They foster much of the interaction between production and consumption…
We’re talking about our new Cinnamon Bark Oil and the differences between the other two varieties we carry!
The pomegranate is an ancient, unique fruit. Originally from the Central and South Asian regions, this fruit has quite the history, having been cultivated for several millennia. It has cultural and religious significance in many parts of the globe. In Ancient Greek mythology, for example, it is the fruit of the dead, connected to Persephone:…
Can’t have sugar? You can still enjoy your favorite chocolatey treats. One of our latest products is Organic Chocolate Chips – 70% Bittersweet – No Sugar Added. Just because there’s no conventional sugar doesn’t mean they aren’t sweetened! These chips contain 3 different types of alternative, natural sweeteners: erythritol, agave inulin, and stevia. Erythritol is…
