Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis Botanical Name Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), Blue Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilia) Essence A Traditional Remedy for Children Function Chamomile comes in a number of varieties. Two varieties popular in Aromatherapy are Roman and Blue (German). Chamomile is regarded as a very soothing oil. It eases tension, anxiety, anger and promotes relaxation [...]

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    Carrot Seed, Daucus carota Botanical Name Daucus carota Essence A Tonic for the Skin Function This popular skin care oil can nourish/revitalize/tone and tighten skin resulting in a vibrant facelift while encouraging new skin cell growth. Use to soften age spots, wrinkles. An aid to dermatitis, psoriasis, rashes and acne rosacea. Excellent purifier, [...]

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Birch (Sweet), Betula lanta Botanical Name Betula lanta Essence Purifying Function This intense, sweet, woody, wintergreen-like scent similar to root beer invigorates and refreshes the mind. An analgesic useful for inflamed tendons, arthritis, rheumatism, general muscle aches. Purifies the body by helping to release harmful toxins. As a diuretic this oil can help combat obesity, [...]

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Bergamot, Citrus bergamia Botanical Name Citrus bergamia Essence Calming Relaxing Refreshing Uplifting Function Bergamot is used to calm and relax anxiety and fear and to provide stability to the emotions. It has an uplifting and refreshing effect on depression and physical or psychological exhaustion. It is a strong antiseptic and may be used as a [...]

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Basil, Ocimum basilicum Botanical Name Ocimum basilicum Essence A Tonic for Fragile Nerves Function This familiar herbal oil alleviates depression, sharpens the senses, encourages concentration. Use to calm hysteria, nausea, vomiting. Alleviate headaches/migraine. Allergies, sinus congestion, asthma, flu, acne. Usage Add a few drops in skin and hair care products. Dab on insect stings and [...]

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Ancient History Essential oils are the oldest and some of the most powerful therapeutic agents known to man. They have a long history of use in healing and in religious ceremony throughout the ancient world, as well as their use as fragrance. Some, particularly frankincense, are cited repeatedly in many Judeo-Christian and Muslim religious texts. [...]

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In nature, serrapeptase is produced by a bacteria that lives in the intestinal tract of the silk worm. There is absolutely no way to extract enough serrapeptase from nature to support the world’s consumption of serrapeptase. What is actually used to meet the global demand for serrapeptase is serratia peptidase. Serratia peptidase, is a proteolytic [...]

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by Dr. Michael T. Murray Introduction Proteolytic enzymes (or proteases) refer to the various enzymes that digest (break down into smaller units) protein. These enzymes include the pancreatic proteases chymotrypsin and trypsin, bromelain (pineapple enzyme), papain (papaya enzyme), fungal proteases, and Serratia peptidase (the “silk worm” enzyme). Preparations of proteolytic enzymes have been shown to [...]

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Natto, a fermented soybean derivative, a soy cheese that has been a staple in the Japanese diet, contains an important enzyme named Nattokinase, that helps maintain healthy blood. Blood has a sticky quality that helps it clot and stop the bleeding from wounds. When a wound occurs, blood platelets rush to the wound site and [...]

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Digestive enzymes include Papain, Bromelain, Protease, Lipase, Cellulase, Amylase and others. Benefits of Digestive Enzyme Supplementation Improved digestion and assimilation of nutrients from all foods eaten – overall benefits. Each digestive enzyme digests a different part of the food – proteins, fats, starches, sugars, fibers, etc. Reduced inflammation and edema due to injury or surgery. [...]

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