When choosing an oil of the month for June, we decided to ask a few of the team for their favourites. This proved harder than originally thought, as there are so many we love, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to our final five Tisserand Aromatherapy Team Favourites… come back to us in 6…
Our Oil of the Month is Patchouli, a large-leaved herb native to tropical Asia with an earthy and woody aroma. But where does Patchouli Essential Oil come from and what is it used for? The leaves are dried and slightly scalded to aid the release of the aromatic molecules prior to steam distillation. Patchouli has…
Bergamot essential oil, Citrus bergamia is expressed from the inedible fruits of the Bergamot tree. Originally from Asia it is now synonymous with the Mediterranean and most often Italy, where it grows in abundance. For centuries Bergamot was an important remedy in Italian folk medicine as an antiseptic and to reduce fevers. Many people are…
Chamomile is considered to be one of the oldest medicinal plants, mentioned in ancient Egyptian and Greek texts, and used throughout the Middle Ages in Europe. Its botanical name comes from the Greek anthos meaning flower and nobilis meaning noble, which is a direct reference to its wonderful and varied properties. At Tisserand Aromatherapy we…
At this time of the year when the days are short and Spring still seems a long way off, it’s important to consider how you look after yourself and bring some self-care into your day. All our essential oils have properties that can help us achieve this, this month we are focusing on the gorgeous…
Black Pepper, piper nigrum, is a flowering vine plant that produces peppercorn fruits. The peppercorns are dried and steam distilled to produce an essential oil. Warm, spicy and woody in its aroma it’s a great essential oil to add to your collection. So, what is black pepper essential oil is good for? Its familiar ‘peppery’…
Mandarin has a sweet, delicate and fresh aroma, used to uplift and gently soothe the spirit, making it ideal to use during the dark winter months. But where does Mandarin essential oil come from and what is it used for? The word Mandarin also referred to as “citrus reticulata” originally from China, Mandarins are now…
You may know a slice of Ginger root as something you add to honey, lemon and hot water when you feel a cold coming on, but did you know it also has many other benefits for both mind and body. So, what is Ginger Essential Oil good for? Ginger, Zingiber officinale, essential oil is steam…
Our Oil of the Month as we enter Autumn is Eucalyptus; instantly recognisable in its aroma; fresh, bracing and clearing, like a blast of fresh air. But where does it come from, and what is Eucalyptus used for? Steam distilled from the leaves of the Eucalyptus tree and native to Australia, Eucalyptus globulus is just…
Quality is a big buzz word for us here at Tisserand Aromatherapy, and as many people know, when an oil is Soil Association Organic, it’s a quick and easy identifier to reassure you of our quality standards. At Tisserand we choose to supply organic, wild crafted and ethically harvested essential oils and each have their…