Thu 4 Sep 2008
Piper nigrum
Origins
One of the most expensive spices in the world, black pepper has been cultivated for the last 2000 years in southern and south-east India and the Indonesian islands. Today, it is grown in Indonesia, Malaysia and also in Madagascar. Only a small amount of the pepper produced is used to yield essential oil — the main distillation centres being in Europe and the US. (more…)
Thu 4 Sep 2008
The properties and quality of essential oils vary depending on the country of origin and the expertise of production. The following list of essential oils, although by no means complete, details those most applicable to your choice.
Ocimum basilicum
Origins
The name probably comes from the Greek basileus, meaning King. Basil has been cultivated in the south of France since the 12th century, while another long-time source is India, where it is regarded as sacred and is consecrated to the Hindu gods Krishna and Vishnu. There are at least 150 varieties of basil in the world. It is a small, odoriferous bush with white flowers. (more…)
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