Articles by Selina

Vanilla oil is extracted from the beans of the vanilla plant of the Orchidaceae family and is native to Central America and Mexico. Vanilla oil contains antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anticarcinogenic, febrifuge, Read more >>

Aloe Vera is commonly known for its bitter taste and is used in a variety of ways to promote a healthy body especially the skin. Aloe vera is a cactus Read more >>

Wheat germ oil is extracted from the germ of the wheat kernel by cold expression. Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel. It is one portion of the Read more >>

Turmeric, a member of the ginger family Zingiberaceae, is a popular herb that has a long history of use as a spice in culinary dishes. Native to Asia, turmeric also Read more >>

Wintergreen is an herb, native to eastern North America and Canada, wintergreen oil is made by steam processing of warmed, water-soaked wintergreen leaves which is normally used to make medicine Read more >>

Rosemary, also known as Rosmarinus Officinalis, is a very popular herb originated in the Mediterranean. Rosemary oil is extracted from the fresh flowering tops of the rosemary herb by a Read more >>

Pine oil, a pale yellow colour oil extracted by steam distillation of the twigs and buds obtained from the pine tree, originated in Austria and Russia but has now grown Read more >>

Lime is a round, green citrus fruit and contains a sour pulp enriched with vitamin C and powerful antioxidants and is said to be originated in Asia but is popularly Read more >>

Lemongrass, smells like lemons as the name suggest, is a plant with thin, long leaves known for its soothing effects on the body and is native to India. In the Read more >>

Galangal oil is oil extracted from the roots of the galangal plant by steam distillation, Known for its ginger like aroma and bitter taste. No wonder it is also called Read more >>