Juniper on the bush. close up berries in the forest

Good Health In Juniper Berries

November 10, 2012 smitsa 1

Juniper berries not only bring a distinctive flavour to gin but are widely used in compounding for spices, perfumes and even pharmaceuticals. However, their health benefits are […]

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Davana Oil

October 1, 2012 smitsa 0

Davana Oil (FEMA# 2359; CAS# 8016-03-3) is obtained by selective steam rectification of an essential oil from the plant Artemisia pallens (Walls ex. DC, Family: […]

Lemon essential oil and lemon fruit on the wooden board. A place for lemon oils.

Stabilising Lemon Oils

January 11, 2012 smitsa 0

Lemon oils along with other citrus oils are readily prone to oxidation and because of their insolubility in aqueous systems also need to be made available […]

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What are Non-Lauric Acids?

June 14, 2011 smitsa 1

Non-lauric acids are fatty acids that do not contain high levels of lauric acid (a 12-carbon saturated fatty acid). These non-lauric fats are commonly used […]