Yarrow Achillea millefolium Yarrow has a long and rich history of medicinal and magical use and is one of the most fascinating as well as efficacious garden plants. It is a hardy perennial and member of the aster family, that is distinguished by its feathery leaves and white to pink flowers that bloom in densely arranged clusters. It grows up to 50cm high and has a characteristic herbaceous odour. Yarrow is a prolific plant that grows naturally in many regions of Europe, North America and Asia. The flowering tops are used medicinally and it is also edible with an aromatic...
Elemi Essential oil Elemi Canarium luzonicum Other Names: Canarium commune, Canarium indicum, Canarium luzonicum, Pimela luzonica, elemi oleoresin, Manila elemi, The Plant Elemi is a member of the Burseraceae family, which includes frankincense, myrrh and opopanax that all produce gum resin. The evergreen elemi tree grows up to 30 metres in height. It is found wild in tropical climates like Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and other Pacific islands. In the Philippine Islands, where elemi is cultivated, it is known as sahing or pili. The Manila elemi is the best-known and single largest source of the world's supply. Elemi belongs to an incredibly...
