Articles by Selina

Allspice (Pimenta officinalis) is a mixture of clove, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and a few other spices all rolled into one to get a unique flavour. Allspice, also known as pimento Read more >>

Bay oil is extracted from the leaves of the Laurus nobilis tree native to the West Indies, Venezuela and the Guianas by steam distillation, of the Lauraceae family and has Read more >>

The nutmeg tree grows very tall and may reach up to seventy feet in height. The nutmeg apple is similar to a peach, and contains the nut that produce the Read more >>

Myrrh is a resin that comes from trees belonging to the genus Commiphora, which grow in Northern Africa and the Middle East. Myrrh is referenced throughout the Old and New Read more >>

Ginger is one of the most highly valued spices in the world. Gingergrass is an herbaceous plant, which has long, elegant stems. The grass source of the essential oil and Read more >>

Melissa oil is extracted by a processed called steam distillation of fresh buds, leaves and twigs from Melissa officinalis and is also known as lemon balm or bee plant, a Read more >>

Lotus oil commonly used as a scent to personal care products, such as body lotions, massage oils, or bath soaps and in aromatherapy. Lotus has long been known to have Read more >>

Valerian is an herb that is popularly used as medicine for centuries, native to Europe and some parts of Asia. The name Valerian is derived from the Latin verb ‘valere’ Read more >>

The curry tree is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the Rutaceae family, native to India and Sri Lanka. The leaves of the tree are called “curry leaf” and are Read more >>

The betel plant is an evergreen and perennial creeper, with glossy heart-shaped leaves and white catkin, originated in Asia of the Piperaceae family. The oil is obtained by steam distillation Read more >>