Below are the essential oils used in our ecstacy blend! Each one of them plays an important role in the recipe.
Piper nigrum
Black Pepper is actually the fruit of a perennial woody vine that grows to nearly 5 meters in high and has heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers. The fruit grows first in a red color and as it matures it turns darker until, eventually, it is the black, pebble-sized fruit we know as Black Pepper. Originally sourced from southwest India, it is now cultivated in tropical countries with the major producers being India, Indonesia, China, and Madagascar. Black Pepper is commonly used in the kitchen, but its constituents make for a great remedy in many areas, especially in muscle aches and digestive issues.
Origin: India
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Peppercorns
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Black Pepper has been used in the East for over 4000 years for medicinal and culinary purposes including use in monasteries for endurance and muscle and joint pain.
Analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant (nervous, circulatory, digestive), stomachic, tonic.
A water-white to pale olive mobile liquid with a fresh, dry-woody, warm, spicy scent. It blends well with frankincense, sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, and marjoram.
Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, irritant in high concentration due to rubefacient properties. Use in moderation only.
Carum carvi
Caraway is a biennial herb that grows nearly ¾ of a meter high with many branches and fine leaves that flower into an abundance of white flowers with thick, tapering roots. Caraway is native to Europe and Western Asia, and was naturalized in North America. It is used commonly as a remedy for fighting infections as well as assistance in digestion and is found often in the kitchen as well.
Origin: Europe and Western Asia
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Leaves or Fruit
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Used extensively as a domestic spice and as a traditional remedy for dyspepsia, intestinal colic, menstrual cramps, poor appetite, laryngitis and bronchitis.
Antihistaminic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aperitif, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, larvicidal, stimulant, spasmolytic, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge.
A pale yellowish-brown liquid with a harsh, spicy odor that blends well with jasmine, cinnamon, cassia and other spices; however, it is very overpowering.
Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, irritant in high concentration due to rubefacient properties. Use in moderation only.
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Cinnamon comes from a tropical evergreen tree that grows as high as 15 meters with strong branches, thick bark, and shiny-green leathery leaves. It produces white flowers and oval-shaped blue berries. Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka, South India, Madagascar, and Indochina, and is used for a myriad of ailments, mostly related to fighting infections, rheumatism, and stomach issues.
Origin: India and Southern Asia
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Leaves
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It has been used for thousands of years in the east for a wide range of complaints including colds, ’flu, digestive and menstrual problems, rheumatism, kidney troubles and as a general stimulant.
Anthelmintic, antidiarrhoeal, antidote (to poison), antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-putrescent, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, haemostatic, orexigenic, parasiticide, refrigerant, spasmolytic, stimulant (circulatory, cardiac, respiratory), stomachic, and vermifuge.
A yellow to brownish liquid with a warm-spicy, somewhat harsh odor.
The leaf oil is relatively non-toxic, though possibly irritant due to cinnamaldehyde. Its major component, eugenol, causes irritation to the mucous membranes: use in moderation.
Copaifera officinalis
Copaiba is is actually known as Copaiba Balsam, and is a wild-growing tropical tree with thick foliage and many branches. Although it is not a ‘true’ balsam, its natural oleoresin does occur as a physiological product from several similar species. Copaiba is native to northeast and central South America, particularly Brazil and Venezuela where it has been used for centuries for a variety of reasons.
Origin: North and Central South America
Method: Tree Tapping
Plant Part: Bark and Trunk
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Used for centuries in Europe in the treatment of chronic cystitis and bronchitis; also for treating piles, chronic diarrhoea and intestinal problems.
Bactericidal, balsamic, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant.
The oil is a pale yellow or greenish mobile liquid with a mild, sweet, balsamic-peppery odour. It blends well with cananga, ylang ylang, vanilla, jasmine, violet and other florals.
Relatively non-toxic, non-irritant, possible sensitization. Large doses cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Boswellia carteri
Frankincense is arguably the most powerful essential oil on Earth, and although that claim is subjective, it really is an amazing natural substance that anyone can benefit from. Frankincense is harvested from the oleoresin that leaks from incisions in the bark of the Boswellia tree. Native to Northern and Eastern Africa, the Boswellia’s oleoresin is harvested and from there transported to regions like Europe and India to be distilled into essential oil.
Origin: Northern Africa
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Oleoresin
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Used since antiquity as an incense in India, China and in the west by the Catholic Church. In ancient Egypt it was used in rejuvenating face masks, cosmetics and perfumes. It has been used medicinally in the east and west for a wide range of conditions including syphilis, rheumatism, respiratory and urinary tract infections, skin diseases, as well as digestive and nervous complaints.
Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine, vulnerary.
A pale yellow or greenish mobile liquid with a fresh, terpeney top note and a warm, rich, sweet-balsamic undertone. It blends well with sandalwood, pine, vetiver, geranium, lavender, mimosa, neroli, orange, bergamot, camphor, basil, pepper, cinnamon and other spices. It modifies the sweetness of citrus blends in an intriguing way.
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.
Pelargonium graveolens
Geranium is a perennial shrub with fuzzy stems and pointed leaves, serrated at the edges with budding pink flowers. Due to the chemical constituency of Geranium, the entire plant is extremely aromatic. It is native to South Africa, but is now widely cultivated throughout the world. History tells us that Geranium has been used for thousands of years in herbal medicine, being used for several conditions related to blood condition and digestion.
Origin: South Africa
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Leaves, Stalks, and Flowers
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Used for conditions such as dysentery, haemorrhoids, inflammations, metrorrhagia and menorrhagia (excessive blood loss during menstruation). The root and herb of cranesbill is specifically indicated in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for diarrhoea and peptic ulcer.
Antidepressant, antihaemorrhagic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrisant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal, haemostatic, stimulant (adrenal cortex), styptic, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary.
The Bourbon oil is a greenish-olive liquid with a green, rosy-sweet, minty scent. The Bourbon oil is generally preferred in perfumery work; it blends well with lavender, patchouli, clove, rose, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper, neroli, bergamot and other citrus oils.
Non-toxic, non-irritant, generally non-sensitizing; possible contact dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals, especially with the Bourbon type.
Zingiber officinale
Ginger is an herb, native to southern Asia, that has a very thick tuberous root that serves as the subject of harvesting and agricultural purpose for the plant. Ginger is very, very common in the kitchen, used often as a spice in Eastern dishes, however, it is also widely used for its natural medicinal properties.
Origin: Southern and Eastern Asia
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Roots
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Fresh ginger is used in China for many complaints including rheumatism, bacterial dysentery, toothache, malaria, and for cold and moist conditions such as excess mucus and diarrhoea. It is best known as a digestive aid, especially in the West.
Analgesic, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, aperitif, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.
A pale yellow, amber or greenish liquid with a warm, slightly green, fresh, woody-spicy scent. It blends well with sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, rosewood, cedarwood, coriander, rose, lime, neroli, orange and other citrus oils.
Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in high concentration), slightly phototoxic; may cause sensitization in some individuals.
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop is a perennial, nearly evergreen, shrub that grows up to 60cms high and has woody stems and small, pointed leaves and purple-blue flowers. It’s native to the Mediterranean region and in temperate Asia, but now grows wild throughout the Americas, Russia, and Europe. Often, it is used for respiratory and digestive issues, but can be used externally for arthritis, and aromatically for anxiety or hysteria.
Origin: Mediterranean Region and temperate Asia
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Leaves and Flowers
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H. officinalis has an ancient medical reputation and was used for purifying sacred places, and employed as a strewing herb. It is used principally for respiratory and digestive complaints, and externally for rheumatism,bruises, sores, earache and toothache. It is also used to regulate the blood pressure, as a general nerve tonic, and for states of anxiety or hysteria. It is current in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia as a specific for bronchitis and the common cold.
Astringent, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, cicatrisant, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hypertensive, nervine, sedative, sudorific, tonic (heart and circulation), vermifuge, vulnerary.
A colourless to pale yellowy-green liquid with a sweet, camphoraceous top note and warm spicy-herbaceous undertone. It blends well with lavender, rosemary, myrtle, bay leaf, sage, clary sage, geranium and citrus oils.
Non-irritant, non-sensitizing; the oil is moderately toxic due to the pinocamphone content. It should be used only in moderation and avoided in pregnancy and by epileptics.
Citrus limon
The Lemon is one of the most widely recognizable citrus fruits in the world, with its notable yellow color and oblong shape, the sharp and sour juice and peel are applied commonly for a variety of conditions. Lemons can be found growing across the world, although its origins are in Asia, likely East India. The primary locations for cultivation today are in the Mediterranean region and South and North America. When life hands you lemons, you don’t just make lemonade, you use it for all of its amazing properties, too!
Origin: Italy
Method: Cold Pressed
Plant Part: Peel
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Lemon peel has been used in folk tradition and the culinary world as a flavoring for hundreds of years. Upon the discovery of its vast nutritional attributes (high content of Vitamins A, B, and C) it became even more popular and was used as a sort-of “cure-all” for symptoms of infection like fever or scurvy. When taken internally, Lemon juice is very effective in addressing acidic conditions like arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Anti-anaemic, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antisclerotic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, haemostatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, rubefacient, stimulates white corpuscles, tonic, vermifuge.
Lemon essential oil begins as a pale green-yellow liquid, and begins to brown with aging. It has a very light, sharp, and citrus scent - making it perfect for blending with oils like Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood, Chamomile, Geranium, Eucalyptus, and other citrus oils.
Internally, Lemon essential oil is non-toxic. However, external use can lead to sensitivities and Lemon essential oil is phototoxic, so it should not be applied dermally in areas that will be exposed to direct sunlight.
Citrus reticulata
Mandarin oranges have an interesting history that contributes to much of their current notoriety. Native to southern China and the Far East, Mandarin oranges were brought to Europe in 1805 and to America forty years later, where they were renamed the tangerine. The Mandarin is produced mainly in Italy, Spain, Algeria, Cyprus, Greece, the Middle East and Brazil; the tangerine in Texas, Florida, California and Guinea. They are widely used in ancient medicinal practice, and contain many of the same chemical properties as a variety of other citrus fruits.
Origin: Far-Eastern Asia and China
Method: Cold Pressed
Plant Part: Peel
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The name comes from the fruit which was a traditional gift to the Mandarins of China. In France it is regarded as a safe children’s remedy for indigestion, hiccoughs, etc, and also for the elderly since it helps strengthen the digestive function and liver.
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic (mild), laxative (mild), sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), tonic.
Mandarin oil is a yellowy-orange mobile liquid with a blue-violet hint, having an intensely sweet, almost floral citrus scent. It blends well with other citrus oils, especially neroli, and spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. Tangerine oil is an orange mobile liquid with a fresh, sweet, orangelike aroma. It has less body than mandarin and is little used in perfumery work.
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Possibly phototoxic, although it has not been demonstrated decisively.
Citrus sinensis
Orange trees are evergreen and grow smaller than bitter orange trees, with less hardy fruit and non-bitter membranes. In addition, the leaf stalks of the sweet Orange are thinner than those of the bitter orange. Oranges are native to China, and are now extensively cultivated in America, primarily in California and Florida. The essential oil is distilled primarily in the Mediterranean and North America, where it is used for both nutrition and to assist with fighting and preventing bacterial and fungal infection
Origin: China and North America
Method: Cold Pressed
Plant Part: Peel
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In Chinese medicine the dried sweet orange peel is used to treat coughs, colds, anorexia and malignant breast sores.
Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, digestive, fungicidal, hypotensive, sedative (nervous), stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), stomachic, tonic.
A yellowy-orange or dark orange mobile liquid with a sweet, fresh-fruity scent, richer than the distilled oil. It blends well with lavender, neroli, lemon, clary sage, myrrh and spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.
Possibly hypoallergenic in some users. Do not use internally or in young children or while pregnant.
Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla oleoresin is the most potent and pure form of Vanilla extract that exists on the market, as there is no true Vanilla essential oil. However, that does not detract from its delectable smell, that oh-so-recognizable warm and delicious odor. Vanilla has been used for hundreds of years in household and cosmetic products, and is almost always added into cosmetics for its calming scent.
Origin: India
Method: Solvent Extraction
Plant Part: Cured Beans
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When vanilla was grown in cultivation the deep trumpet-shaped flowers had to be hand-pollinated.
Anodyne, anti-dandruff, diuretic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, depressant of the central nervous system, hypnotic, hypotensive, regulator, sedative, stomachic.
A viscous dark brown liquid with a rich, sweet, balsamic, vanilla-like odor. It blends well with sandalwood, vetiver, opopanax, benzoin, balsams and spice oils.
Non-toxic, common sensitizing agent.
Vegetable Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is essentially an organic simple syrup made using the triglycerides of plants. Several different organisms can be used to create Vegetable Glycerin, and in our case we use a Soy-based product. It is used often in the culinary world as a sweetening agent as well as in the pharmaceutical world as a carrying agent for different liquid medications. While it’s uses are abundant, we use Vegetable Glycerin as the carrying liquid for our essential oils in our Portable Aromatherapy Diffusers in order to make certain that the oils do not burn and are not adulterated by the heating element in the device.
Each blend in our diffusers contains Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) which is a vegan-friendly supplement for Vitamin B12. B12 is an essential Vitamin for your body since it is an integral part in the process of retaining the health of red blood cells, and is also a driving factor behind the development of DNA in the blood. Each Corked diffuser is filled with approximately 6 times the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, so if you need supplemental B12 in your diet, you’ll need to be sure that you’re using an additional supplement. If you have questions or concerns about Vitamin B12, reach out to your primary care physician, as they will be able to answer those questions specifically for you and your body.