Lemon (Citrus limonum) Plant Family Rutaceae Synonyms Citron, Lime Origin The lemon tree is native to India but arrived in Europe with the cusaders as long ago as the twelfth century. Now the principal seat of the lemon oil industry is Sicily, though the most...

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris, Thymus serpyllum L) Plant family Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Sinonimai Common thyme, red thyme, white thyme, wild thyme Kilmė Thyme originates from Mediterranean Europe and is widely cultivated as a spice. It has also been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years,...

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) A plant of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) Synonyms: Eucalyptus Citriodora, Eucalyptus Camaldulensis, Eucalyptus Dives, Eucalyptus Polybractea, Eucalyptus Radiata. Kilmė Eucalyptus, the “blue tree”, is native to Australia. Its leaves have been used as a medicinal plant by Aboriginal people since ancient times....

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Augalų šeima Rutaceae Kilmė The grapefruit is thought to have originated from a citrus fruit called the large lemon tree, native to the Caribbean. It is now cultivated in the USA, South America, the Caribbean and Israel. There are many varieties of...

Cloves Eugenia caryophyllus Plant family Myrtaceae Sinonimai Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia aromatica, L. caryophyllata, E. caryophillus. Kilmė Clove trees, which originated in Asia, have been cultivated for at least 2000 years. The flower buds have been dried in spice production since the 16th century. Today, the...

Juniper (Juniperus communis) Plant family Cupressaceae Sinonimai – Kilmė A small evergreen coniferous tree reaching up to 4 m in height. It has bluish-green needles and produces a profusion of bluish-black berries. Juniper is naturally widespread and can be found growing wild in North America,...

Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)Plant family Cupressaceae (Coniferae)SinonimaiAtlas cedar, Texas cedar, Virginia cedarKilmėCedar wood has been prized since ancient times, and the wood has been used exclusively for the construction of temples, including Solomon’s Temple. Wood is valued for its hardness and the natural oils in the...

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Plant family: Labiatae Sinonimai Common lavender, English lavender, French lavender, Spanish lavender Kilmė Lavender is an aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean region and has long been used as a medicine, fragrance and insect repellent. Essential oil production is long established in...

Melissa essential oil is made of medicinal Melissa (Melissa officinalis Labiatae), using the method of steam distillation. Melissa essential oil is characterised by a very intensive, pleasant, distinctive, soothing herbal scent. Its soothing scent makes Melissa essential oil a popular choice for: relaxing baths, sea...