Petitgrain Combava, Petitgrain sur Fleur, Petitgrain Bitter and leaves. Leaves courtesy of April Leona Lancaster from California-grown citrus. Petitgrain — Petitgrain EO is an Essential  Oil and not a species; leaves and twigs from any citrus when distilled are called Petitgrain (small fruit) and depending on terroir the scent is different. Includes formulas and recipes. PETITGRAIN EO &. HYDROSOLBy Jeanne Rose ~ 8-17-19 PETITGRAIN EO —  COMMON NAME/LATIN BINOMIAL ~ Petitgrain is the name of an essential oil and is not a plant species, it is the results of distilling the leaves an ..read more

NEROLI. Essential Oil/Hydrosol Profile By Jeanne Rose ~ June 2019 Neroli. ~ A description of Bitter Orange/Neroli flower, country of origin, characteristics, Jeanne Rose skin care, formulas and recipes on how to use this famous, important oil Pretty Neroli oil — hydro-steam distilled – Eden Botanicals Essential Oil Neroli. Common Name/Latin Binomial ~ Citrus x  aurantium L,  also called C. amara, C. aurantium ssp. Amara, C. iyo. It Is a cross between Citron and of C. reticulata(Mandarin) + C. maxima (Pomelo) as the female parent.  The ‘x’ in the middle of any Latin binomial simp ..read more

Mandarin/Clementine/Tangerine By Jeanne Rose ~ May 2019 Synopsis – Mandarin, Clementine, Tangerine  Oil and the Plant ~ A complete description of this part of the Citrus family with familial ties, country of origin, characteristics, body care, skin care, formulas and recipes on how to use this oil. Mandarin, Hydrosol & the oils of Mandarin, Tangerine, Clementine LATIN BINOMIAL/BOTANICAL ~ Mandarin and Tangerine, both are Citrus reticulata Blanco var. either Mandarin or Tangerine while Clementine is considered Citrus x reticulata var. Clementine.       &nb ..read more

LEMON Essential Oil and/or Hydrosol Profile By Jeanne Rose ~ March 2019 Synopsis of Lemon Oil and the Plant ~ A complete description of Lemon, country of origin, characteristics, skin care, formulas and recipes on how to use this oil Pretty Lemon oil — cold-pressed and steam distilled Lemon Common Name/Latin Binomial ~ Lemon is Citrus x limon (L.) Osb. It Is a cross of C. medica with C. x aurantium and called Lemon. The ‘x’ in the middle of any Latin binomial simply means that the plant is a cross and in this case several types of Citrus were crossed to eventually become “Lemon”. There are at ..read more

Essential Oils & Herbal ~ Clay Facials & Packs Synopsis ~ An overview of the many types of clay that is available for masks, packs and baths, including Moor peat and formulas and recipes to use for best results. Includes herbs and essential oils. Compiled by Jeanne Rose ~ 2000 – 2019 Clay symbol Formulas are original to Jeanne Rose Clay is just a type of Earth – photo by JeanneRose2019 INTRODUCTION TO CLAY CLAY IS ADDED TO WATER ~ When you add clay to water, a slurry forms because the clay distributes itself evenly throughout the water. If you add water to clay a mud forms be ..read more

Synopsis ~ The oleo-gum-resin of Opopanax resin EO is a ‘tear’ has no scent and can be handled like a fragile rock. There are confusing names associated with Opopanax that have to do with historical references but are clarified in the article by Jeanne Rose. Opopanax is an oleo-gum-resin. EO courtesy of Eden Botanicals and pieces of resin INTRODUCTION ~ Opopanax resin EO is another of the famous resins of the Orient; see also Myrrh and Olibanum (frankincense) on my blog   https://jeanne-blog.com It is an Oleo-gum-resin, a term to describe oleo (oily or fatty in nature or look) g ..read more

SEAWEED BATHS (1990-2018) Collated/or written by Jeanne Rose   Synopsis ~ Seaweed has been in use for thousands of year — in diet, science, bathing and much more. Bathing in the weeds of the sea is healthful and nourishing for the skin and body. Start a seaweed bathing regimen now for better health and well-being. Enniscrone Seaweed Baths, Ireland             INTRODUCTION   Early bathtub…Theory of Hydrostatics – Why you should take baths! Health, well-being and water science. Take a Seaweed Bath. Archimedes lived in Syracuse, Gre ..read more

BALSAM OF TOLU & BALSAM OF PERU Essential Oil, HERB, Hydrosol Profile By Jeanne Rose ~  www.jeannerose.net/courses.html   Synopsis ~ Balsam of Tolu/Peru is a balsamic oleoresin contains both resin and essential oil and is now an invasive tree in new areas. The resin  has a warm, woody, vanilla-type odor and has many therapeutic uses for skin care as well as a wonderful addition as a fixative in perfumery. Read on for the differences in the two. Essential Oil & Absolute Courtesy of EdenBotanicals Common Name/Latin Binomial ~ Balsam of Peru/Tolu are derived from a single ..read more

THE BATH, BATHING WATER AND HERBAL BATHS – part 2 Part 1 http://jeanne-blog.com/bath-water-and-bathing-stuff/ Synopsis. All about the bath, herbal bath, and also the herbs and essentials one can use in a bath, for complete stimulation, relaxation, and cleansing. Essential oil and herbal recipes for bathing and making your own home aromatherapy spa. • fig. 1. Cammy Bath with herbs and essential oils courtesy of EdenBotanicals.com HERBAL BATHS — Also AROMATIC & SHOWERS § INTRODUCTION ~ Showers are to clean the body while baths while herbal baths are to heal the mind and body and are used rit ..read more

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