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20% Discount on Exotic Asian Fragrances

Introducing selected exotic Asian oils

Galbanum CO2, Benihi, Calamus, Zanthoxyllum and Cypriol

Galbanum CO2: The fragrance is a powerful woody, balsamic - resinous, reminiscent of oleoresins of conifers, the CO2 extracted one being a bit more green-peppery that the e.o. 

Benihi: The beautiful, lung opening fragrance reminds of old woods and tropical forests. One of most enticing wood fragrances.

Calamus CO2 and Calamus E.O.: The fragrance is spicy, warm, waxy with increasingly sweet afternotes. and in case of the CO2 extract with a hint of chocolate.

Zanthoxyllum: The tenacity of the fragrance makes this oil an interesting fixative for woody-floral or aldehydic, modern fragrances. 

Cypriol: A pronounced woody fragrance including hints of leather and smoke, reminiscent of Agarwood and other amber-like fragrances. 

Snippets and Factoids about Asian Essential Oils

When aromatherapy books first came out there was a need to sort, arrange or classify essential oils. As was to be expected most authors arranged them alphabetically. Niaouli came after Melissa, but before Pine. This insinuated that all oils are somehow equal and that their only distinction lies in their chemical composition. The PIA 4th Edition Aromatherapy Course proposes a fresh look at oils from the Eastern Hemisphere, which very often arise from rhizomes and resins, unlike European aromatics, which are often distilled from green, leafy herbs. This gave rise to some philosophical speculation about the relation between humans, aromatics and the juxtaposition between pastoral and monsoon climates. (see Part V of The PIA 4th Edition Aromatherapy Course)

The East: Transcending Eurocentric Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy’s new-found popularity in the 21st century manifests mainly in North America and in East Asia. New research about the molecular biology of plant aromatics and spices originates mainly in India and China. It appears that classic French Style Aromatherapy is being enriched by a vital Asia Pacific element. This is discussed in the PIA 4th Edition Aromatherapy Course which acknowledges these developments, introducing

 

a) Chinese Medical Aromatherapy,

b) less familiar essential oils from the East

c) the contributions to current self medication arising from the American and Asian aromatherapy communities as well as

d) philosophical speculations about the impact of climate on humans and aromatic plants.

 

Chinese Medical Aromatherapy

 

There are new ways besides Western science to rationalize the physiological effects of essential oils. Traditional Chinese Medicine for instance explains essential oil efficacy arriving at highly valuable treatment suggestions. These suggestions are based on a recognition of Variation and Authenticity. As plants change with the seasons so does their production of defense and other secondary metabolites. The composition of an essential oil changes continuously during the life cycle of a plant. It varies between different organs of the plant and also between individuals of a population. This constant change is reflected in the composition of truly authentic essential oils. Different from standardized essential oils required for industrial production processes, authentic essential oils reflect the seasonal and climatic variation of nature, changing from year to year or from harvest to harvest.

 

Yuan Qi

Chinese Medical Aromatherapy contends that essential oils can reestablish the integrity of the genetic code. This corresponds to western research finding terpenoid components to have anti-tumor properties. It is also in line with studies of Anne-Marie Giraud-Robert, who has documented the ability of essential oils to help cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment through ameliorating the debilitating side effects of chemo and radiation therapies, significantly improving the prognosis for the patients

To stimulate Your curiosity we offer some unusual exotic Eastern fragrances with a 20% Discount.

Benihi

Calamus, Organic essential oil

Calamus CO2

Galbanum CO2

Zanthoxyllum

Cypriol