Essential Oils Production & Conservation/ 23.02.24
Rosemary oil (Tunisian) - growth and production
ROSEMARY OIL (Tunisian) Its growth and production By Martin Watt In 1995 I was part of an aromatherapy tour visiting Tunisia organised by Clive Bendon of Quality Analysis Ltd. UK. qal.uk.com The prime objective was to see the rosemary oil being produced, although we also hoped to see Neroli production. Rosemary grows wild in Tunisia...
Essential Oils Production & Conservation/ 23.02.24
Rose distillation - in Turkey
Rose distillation in Turkey In June 2000 I saw the full production cycle of Turkish rose oil. I was invited there by Butch Owen (above), an American who lived in Turkey for around 20 years. Since he speaks the language like a native, he has direct contacts with growers, producers and miscellaneous other people. He is treated by them as...
Essential Oils Production & Conservation/ 23.02.24
Cinnamon oils What you need to know
Cinnamon oils What you need to know By Martin Watt I have decided to write about another oil which is hyped like crazy on social media blogs and on some websites. The first thing to consider is which oil are people referring to when they say “cinnamon oil is good for x,y,z”? Cinnamon trees yield two totally different essential oils, on...
Essential Oils Production & Conservation/ 23.02.24
Lemon oil-the myths and hype removed
LEMON OIL The myths reviewed By Martin Watt There are vast numbers of posts on social media sites and on the blogs of multi level distributors about what lemon oil can do. Therefore I thought it opportune to wade through my old newsgroup posts and create a new article on this issue. Don't think I am saying that lemon oil is of no use, it...
Essential Oils Production & Conservation/ 23.02.24
Peppermint oil-the myths and hype removed
PEPPERMINT OIL The myths reviewed By Martin Watt There are vast numbers of posts on social media sites as well as many errors in training courses about what ailments peppermint oil can deal with. Therefore I thought it worth creating a new article on these errors. Don't think I am saying that peppermint oil is of little use, it can be ver...
Essential Oils Production & Conservation/ 23.02.24
Sandalwood oils-Why I oppose their use
Sandalwood oils Why I oppose their use By Martin Watt A number of people have asked me why I have the logo at the top of my homepage “This site is free of sandalwood & rosewood”. I have responded to those questions via emails but feel the time has come to do an article for all to see. The rosewood issue is pretty much covered in my articl...