Herbal Oils

1. Herbal Oils Herbal oils is herbal extracts in which the solvent is always a vegetable oil. It is a great way to add color, scent, and healing properties to the raw ingredients you will be using in natural beauty recipes. It is important to note that Herbal Oils can go rancid because of their base oil being composed of fatty acid chains and should therefore be stored in a cool dark place. Arnica (Herbal Blend) – Botanical Name:Heterotheca inuloides Plant Part: Flowers Infused In: Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 11.3% dry herb/L of oil (i.e., 113 g herb per 1000 ml of oil) Product Description: There are a number of beneficial compounds found in Arnica, specific Helenian, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, thymol, and various other ethers. This unique mixture gives the plant its powerful and well-known effects. While this plant should never be consumed orally, nor placed directly on open wounds, it has a wide range of topical uses. Arnica oils and creams are known to be herbal medicines, with dramatic results if used immediately after an injury, as this oil helps to speed the healing process by moving waste-filled fluids out of the body, and moving cleansing fluids into the affected area. Cautions: Arnica should only be applied to unbroken skin as it is known to promote blood circulation and may increase bleeding of wounds and should not be used in aromatherapy. Storage: Please store in dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. Calendula (Herbal Blend) – Botanical Name:Calendula officinalis Plant Part: Flowers Infused In: Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 20% dry herb/L of oil (i.e., 200 g herb per 1000 ml of oil) Product Description: Calendula, also known as pot marigold or garden marigold, has been used for centuries for wounds and skin irritations. Calendula has healthful properties that make it useful for minor wounds, cuts, scrapes, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, burns, bee stings, rashes, and other minor irritations and infections of the skin. The oil has anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for stubborn wounds, skin inflammations, and varicose veins. It is effective in treating skin problems such as rashes, and in particular, grazed and cracked skin and is useful for use when treating abrasions, sunburn, superficial and limited burns, insect bites and

2. eczema. Calendula is also believed to have a positive effect on the immune system. The flavonoids found in calendula are a plant-based antioxidant that neutralizes the free radicals known to suppress immune function. Cautions: None Known. Storage: Please store in dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. St Johns Wort (Herbal Blend)- Botanical Name:Hypericum perforatum Plant Part: Flowers Infused In: Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 20% dry herb/L of oil (i.e., 200 g herb per 1000 ml of oil) Product Description: St. John’s worth aids in enhancing your metabolism and internal clock to battle sleeplessness, irritability and chronic fatigue, and in removing chronic stress hormones from the body, boosting health and cognitive function. St. John’s worth has also been studied for the treatment of other emotional disorders such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), menopausal mood swings, and premenstrual syndrome. In laboratory studies, it has shown some effectiveness for lessening the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and for reducing the craving for alcohol in addicted animals. It is believed that chemicals in St. John’s wort may act like other chemicals that are associated with relieving emotional conditions. Cautions:St. John’s Worth Oil may cause photosensitivity. Users should avoid direct sunlight after application. Storage: Please store in dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.