Ylang ylang oil is extracted from the freshly picked flowers of Cananga odorata, a tropical tree which is native to Indo-China, Malaysia and Queensland, Australia. The oil is extracted by water or steam distillation, and like olive oil pressings there are different grades depending on when the distillates are collected. These grades are: extra, grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3. You may also find grades 1 and 2 mixed together and sold as "ylang ylang complete". A concrete and absolute are also
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Paliasa for scabies, cooties and liver problems
Paliasa, Kleinhovia hospita, is also known as the guest tree. It is a very attractive tropical tree native across much of Asia and grown there as an ornamental and shade tree. It is also found in Fiji, French Polynesia and Queensland, Australia. Paliasa can reach a height of up to 20m (65') and has large heart shaped leaves which can reach a size of 20cm (8 inches) in length. The flowers are a soft pink, and are followed by fruit in the form of a capsule (inset). As a tropical tree, it
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