Anthemis nobilis – Chamomile

Anthemis nobilis – Chamomile

by | Jan 1, 2002 | Plants

FAMILY: Compositae/Asteraceae GENUS: Anthemis SPECIES: Nobilis/Tinctoria COMMON NAMES: English Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Perennial Chamomile, Camphor Plant, Yellow Chamomile, Dryer’s Chamomile Chamomile Essential Oil is a beautiful way to experience the energy...

Artemisia mexicana – Mexican Wormwood

Artemisia mexicana – Mexican Wormwood

by | Jan 1, 2002 | Plants

FAMILY: Compositae: Asteraceae GENUS: Artemisia SPECIES: Mexicana COMMON NAMES: Mexican Wormwood, Agenjo del Pais, Ambfe (Otomi), Artemisia, Cola de Zorillo (‘little tail of the fox’), Ensencio de Mata Verde (‘incense of the green bush’),...

Catha edulis – Khat

Catha edulis – Khat

by | Jan 1, 2002 | Plants

FAMILY: Celastraceae GENUS: Catha SPECIES: Edulis COMMON NAMES: Abessinischer Tee, Abyssinian Tea, Arabian Tea, Bushman’s Tea, Cat, Chat Tree, Flower of Paradise, Jaad (Somali), Kafta (Arabic, ‘leaf’), Kat, Miraa, Muhulo (Tanzania), Muirungi (Kenya),...

Alcohol Extraction FAQ

Alcohol Extraction FAQ

by | Jan 1, 2002 | Research

Areca catechu – Betel Nut – 2 months in alcohol – active component is arecoline. Betel Nut is traditionally chewed as a quid. Artemisia absinthium – Wormwood – 1 week in alcohol – active components include thujone, a psychoactive...

Passiflora spp. – Passion Flower

Passiflora spp. – Passion Flower

by | Jan 1, 2002 | Plants

FAMILY: Passifloraceae GENUS: Passiflora SPECIES: Caerulea, Edulis, Foetida, Incarnata, Involucrata, Jorullensis, Laurifolia, Quadrangularis, Rubra COMMON NAMES: Passionflowers, Passion Fruits, Flos Passionis, Granadilla Passiflora as a genus covers over four hundred...