Highland Essential Oils

21/10/2026

14/10/2026

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13/10/2026

Interesting fact about Pine Essential Oil
• Ancient Uses: Hippocrates used pine in ancient Greece for respiratory ailments, and Native Americans used pine needles and bark to treat coughs and fevers.
• Natural Hardiness: Unlike many plants used for essential oils, pine trees can survive extreme weather and temperatures as low as -40°C.
• Cleaning Power: Natural compounds in the oil—such as alpha-terpineol—help kill household germs, bacteria, mold, and mildew

12/10/2026

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09/10/2026

Interresting facts.....
• Origin of the Name: The word frankincense comes from the old French term franc encens, which translates literally to "quality incense".
• It Was Used as Ancient Eyeliner: In ancient Egypt, charred frankincense resin was ground down to create Kohl, a dark cosmetic paint used to line and decorate the eyes.
• Grows Out of Solid Rock: Boswellia trees are remarkably hardy and can sprout directly out of solid, barren rock faces in arid landscapes like Somalia, Oman, and Ethiopia.
• Referred to as the "King of Oils": Because of its long history in sacred rituals, trade, and traditional wellness, frankincense is often called the "King of Oils" in modern aromatherapy.
• Edible Resin and Natural Gum: Raw, translucent frankincense tears have historically been chewed like gum to freshen breath, soothe digestive issues, and support the immune system.
• Chemical Fingerprint Varies by Species: The oil is packed with over 200 molecular compounds, but the dominant scent profile changes depending on the tree—for example, Boswellia carterii is rich in pine-scented alpha-pinene, while Boswellia serrata leans toward fruity octyl acetate.
• "Arabia the Blessed": Demand for the resin in the ancient world was so high that trade routes made southern Arabia immensely wealthy, earning the region the classical title Arabia Felix ("Arabia the Blessed")