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A GOOD SUBJECT FOR AN ESSAY?
With poor availability of geranium oil in 2011 and the price of
geranium oils rising sharply here is food for thought???
Guroo farms write One of our research projects has resulted in
development of a genotype of lemongrass, which is rich in
geraniol and cironellol, just like the oil of Geranium !!! Strange,
but true, yes---
Two new varieties of better yielding lemongrass developed
Two new varieties of lemongrass have been developed that are
commercially more viable with higher yields and more efficient
disease/pest resistance. Lemongrass oil is used for making
medicines as well as a mosquito-repellent.
The farmer who developed these varieties Gurpreet Singh from
Rudrapur will be awarded the Srishti Samman 2006 by Indian
Institute of Management, Ahmedabad for his innovation. Named
Hunar and Sargam after his sons, they have been validated by
Aromatic and Medicinal Plant Research Centre, Kerala.
His claims have been done by various national institutes around
the country and has a patent pending. “The whole idea was to
be able to increase per acre income of my farm. It started with
the selection of the ‘right varieties’ oil, which was acceptable to
my buyer,” said Singh.
The main differences between Singh’s varieties and the others
being grown in India are as follows —these have a fresh lime,
citral-type rosy note, as against a metallic note in other
varieties. It yields about 0.7 to 1.1 per cent oil, fresh weight
basis, as against the recovery of 0.3 to 0.5per cent of all Indian
varieties.
With poor availability of geranium oil in 2011 and the price of
geranium oils rising sharply here is food for thought???
Guroo farms write One of our research projects has resulted in
development of a genotype of lemongrass, which is rich in
geraniol and cironellol, just like the oil of Geranium !!! Strange,
but true, yes---
Two new varieties of better yielding lemongrass developed
Two new varieties of lemongrass have been developed that are
commercially more viable with higher yields and more efficient
disease/pest resistance. Lemongrass oil is used for making
medicines as well as a mosquito-repellent.
The farmer who developed these varieties Gurpreet Singh from
Rudrapur will be awarded the Srishti Samman 2006 by Indian
Institute of Management, Ahmedabad for his innovation. Named
Hunar and Sargam after his sons, they have been validated by
Aromatic and Medicinal Plant Research Centre, Kerala.
His claims have been done by various national institutes around
the country and has a patent pending. “The whole idea was to
be able to increase per acre income of my farm. It started with
the selection of the ‘right varieties’ oil, which was acceptable to
my buyer,” said Singh.
The main differences between Singh’s varieties and the others
being grown in India are as follows —these have a fresh lime,
citral-type rosy note, as against a metallic note in other
varieties. It yields about 0.7 to 1.1 per cent oil, fresh weight
basis, as against the recovery of 0.3 to 0.5per cent of all Indian
varieties.
Ho leaf contains 90% naturally
derived linalool.
here is the producer in Fujian,
China
I am looking forward to visiting
their factory next time I am in
China
derived linalool.
here is the producer in Fujian,
China
I am looking forward to visiting
their factory next time I am in
China
Focus on No. 56 Ho Leaf oil
With its 90% linalool content Ho
Leaf oil ct linalool is a natural
alternative to Rosewood Oil.
The Shirley Price organic
ravintsara oil ct cineole comes
from madagascor and the non
organic Ho leaf oil ct linalool from
China.
With its 90% linalool content Ho
Leaf oil ct linalool is a natural
alternative to Rosewood Oil.
The Shirley Price organic
ravintsara oil ct cineole comes
from madagascor and the non
organic Ho leaf oil ct linalool from
China.
Aromachemistry
Watch your chemotypes. The same latin name of plant
matter can produce very differant headline essential oil
contents depending where its grown.
Camphor essential oil is derived from Cinnamomum
Camphora from China and Taiwan.
Cinnamomum camphora ct linalool from Fujian China is
used to make Ho Leaf essential oil which contains 90%+
linalool rather than cineole, camphor or estragole.
So if you reach for the cinnamon camphora from china
expecting cineole to relieve a blocked nose you could be
relaxed but disappointed.
Ravintsara essential oil from cinnamomum camphora grown
in madagascor contains little camphor and little linalool.
Cineole is a major component of Ravintsara.
Madagascor is the worlds third largest island and contains a
treasure trove of aromatic plants and trees.
From Madagascor comes two oils. Ravensara aromatica
has a different chemistry to Cinnamomum camphora ct
1,8-cineole. Methyl chavicol (estragole) is the major
component of Ravensara which finds use in the treatment of
shingles. Estragole is a suspected carcinogen. Limiting use
with children or pregnant or nursing mothers seems
appropriate. Also, true Ravensara aromatica can be a skin
irritant.
Ian Brealey
Watch your chemotypes. The same latin name of plant
matter can produce very differant headline essential oil
contents depending where its grown.
Camphor essential oil is derived from Cinnamomum
Camphora from China and Taiwan.
Cinnamomum camphora ct linalool from Fujian China is
used to make Ho Leaf essential oil which contains 90%+
linalool rather than cineole, camphor or estragole.
So if you reach for the cinnamon camphora from china
expecting cineole to relieve a blocked nose you could be
relaxed but disappointed.
Ravintsara essential oil from cinnamomum camphora grown
in madagascor contains little camphor and little linalool.
Cineole is a major component of Ravintsara.
Madagascor is the worlds third largest island and contains a
treasure trove of aromatic plants and trees.
From Madagascor comes two oils. Ravensara aromatica
has a different chemistry to Cinnamomum camphora ct
1,8-cineole. Methyl chavicol (estragole) is the major
component of Ravensara which finds use in the treatment of
shingles. Estragole is a suspected carcinogen. Limiting use
with children or pregnant or nursing mothers seems
appropriate. Also, true Ravensara aromatica can be a skin
irritant.
Ian Brealey
IFEAT Study tour reports make
an excellent essay material
resource
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Egypt study tour
Italy study tour
Conference
Morocco
China
Canada
Hungary
South Africa
an excellent essay material
resource
Sri Lanka Study tour
Egypt study tour
Italy study tour
Conference
Morocco
China
Canada
Hungary
South Africa
The fields behind the
famous Shirley price
bottles! Here we explore
and feature
grower/distillers with links
from around the world
famous Shirley price
bottles! Here we explore
and feature
grower/distillers with links
from around the world
| In 2011 many aromatherapists are experiencing difficulties obtaining Lavender Organic. I am pleased to say we have 100kg available. As this was purchased at Harvest prices we will not need to raise our prices in 2011 and we can guarantee full availability of this superb oil. Getting to know lavender handout DOWNLOAD |
Here is our local weather. You
can see why sometimes we like
travelling the world to bring you
the very best in essential oils!
can see why sometimes we like
travelling the world to bring you
the very best in essential oils!
Left, Lorella Bevilacqua harvesting the
Shirley Price organic lavender at
altitude in Tuscany, Italy. The hillside
has springs resulting in very fine
Lavender Angustifolia plants and an
exceptional essential oil
Shirley Price organic lavender at
altitude in Tuscany, Italy. The hillside
has springs resulting in very fine
Lavender Angustifolia plants and an
exceptional essential oil
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This is how it all begins.
Samples arrive each season
with photos and documents.
Samples are sent for
analysis and then the
negotiations begin to bring
you the working therapist the
finest and freshest essential
oil available.
Samples arrive each season
with photos and documents.
Samples are sent for
analysis and then the
negotiations begin to bring
you the working therapist the
finest and freshest essential
oil available.
