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Bay LaurelLaurus nobilis

Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis

A symbol of victory, a mythological nymph, and a beloved pasta seasoning, Bay Laurel is a delightful tree with a lot to offer...

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Clary Sage Salvia sclarea

Clary Sage
Salvia sclarea

Clary Sage, known in earlier texts as “Clear Eye” is native to the northern Mediterranean basin, parts of North Africa and Central Asia...

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Juniper (Berry)Juniperus communis

Juniper (Berry)
Juniperus communis

Juniper was one of the first trees to re-emerge in Scotland after the ice age and has since then been long enjoyed by humanity as...

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Lavender Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia

Deeply relaxing, herbacious and floral, lavender is the perfect self-care ritual scent. Associated with the element of air and planet Mercury, peace, dreams, love and...

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MarjoramOriganum majorana

Marjoram
Origanum majorana

Marjoram is an exceptionally lovely plant with a long history in perfume making, memorialised in poems for millennia from Virgil to Oscar Wilde...

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Melissa (Lemon Balm)Melissa officinalis

Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Melissa officinalis

Melissa, known today more commonly as Lemon Balm, is known for is cheerful sweetness. Used in ancient times to...

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Neroli (Bitter Orange Blossom) Citrus aurantium var. Amara

Neroli (Bitter Orange Blossom)
Citrus aurantium var. Amara

A symbol of purity, the orange blossom brings joy and energy with its famous perfumed scent. Originally from India, the Bitter Orange has had a...

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PatchouliPogostemon cablin

Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin

Native to the tropical regions of Asia — predominantly Malaysia, Indonesia, this earthy herb is known best for its purifying and grounding scent.

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Rose (Damask)  Rosa × damascena

Rose (Damask)
Rosa × damascena

Deeply soothing, rich and floral, rose is the ultimate heart-centred scent. Associated with the element of water and planet Venus...

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