Zona's Essential News

Sustainability of Sandalwood is now a major challenge for many essential oil-bearing crops, and the growth of aromatherapy has exacerbated the problem. This especially applies to wild grown plants such as Santalum album. This is a threatened species in Asia due to decades of over-harvesting and smuggling. However, large-scale, sustainable cultivation has recently been established in Australia. One Australian producer now has a standardized essential oil that meets FDA requirements for botanical medicines. This “model” meets both the challenges of sustainability and that of batch variation in medicine. Santalum album essential oil has sedative, calming and anxiolytic properties. The study of psychodermatology suggests...

There is big difference between 'Oil of Oregano' supplements and 'Oregano Essential Oil' There are over 30 varieties Oregano, some of which are used to produce essential oils, such as the African species O glandulosum, the Moroccan species O. virens, the Mexican oregano Lippia gravelens, to name a few.  Most commercial 'oregano oil' is derived from the Spanish oregano (Thymus capitatus), although this herb is strictly a thyme, it serves as the source for most so called 'oregano oil'. Oil of Oregano supplements has been diluted with vegetable oils and other nutrients deemed safe for consumption and in low dosage...

Aromatherapy is suffering from an identity crisis and has been since its rapid growth within the retail industry throughout the late 1980’s and into the present time. The average consumer is confused as to what aromatherapy is and if there is a difference between synthetic fragrances and genuine essential oils.  "Aromatherapy is the holistic therapeutic application of genuine and authentic plant-derived essential oils for enhancing the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health of the individual." by Jade Shutes When researching genuine Aromatherapy, be sure to use reference material from qualified aromatherapists, that is not associated with one particular brand name....

Here is a wonderful blend for sore achy muscles. I have a list of customers that love this blend and tell me how "Great' is works. Arnica & Marigold Base Carrier Oil, Blended with Frankincense, Helichrysum and Lavender. A Great Anit-Inflammatory and Pain relieving mixture. You can stop by Zona's Oils in Cave Creek Arizona and I'll blend this for you.

Uses - After sport and exercise massage. Reduces bruising, muscle tension and helps repair torn ligaments.  Botanical Name - Arnica montana / Helianthus annuus Arnica has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.Arnica is a perennial herb that grows 30 to 60 cm tall with yellow-orange flowers. Native to northern and central Europe, this oil is produced mainly in France, Belgium and Germany. Herbal Tradition: This herb stimulates the peripheral blood supply when applied externally, and is considered one of the best remedies for bruises and sprains.  It helps relieve rheumatic pain and other painful or inflammatory skin conditions, so long as the skin is not...