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I find it fascinating to smell and blend with essential oils that were cultivated in the same country. Despite a wide variety of chemical components, plant families and plant parts—plants that grow in the same region have a distinct synergy with one another.

For example, oils from Nepal have very unique aromas that stand apart from all other oils I know.

• Xanthoxylum – Zanthoxylum armatum
  Floral, fresh, fruity and quite exotic!

• Rhododendron – Rhododendron anthopogon
  Balsamic, fresh, sweet and herbaceous.

The oils from India tend to have a softer aroma when compared to the same oil cultivated in another country.

• Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
  Sweet, floral, soft.

• Cedarwood (Indian) – Cedrus deodara
  Earthy, warm, radiant, woody.

The oils from Madagascar have a medicinal aroma that explains why so many of the Madagascar oils are used for healing.

• Saro – Cinnamosma fragrans
  Camphoraceous, fresh, warm.

• Helichrysum bracteiferum – Helichrysum bracteiferum
  Camphoraceous, fresh, herbaceous.

To take advantage of this special synergy, I create blends using oils that were grown and distilled in the same country.

Nepalese Ease
to calm anxiety
Spikenard - 10 drops
Xanthoxylum - 5 drops
Lemongrass – 2 drops
Add to a blank inhaler and use often.

Indian Perfume
exotic and warm
Jasmine – 5 drops
Lavender – 3 drops
Sandalwood – 10 drops
Black Pepper – 1 drop
Blend into 2 oz. of jojoba oil or unscented lotion.

Madagascar Steam Blend
for tightness and congestion
Saro – 20 drops
Helichrysum bracteiferum – 10 drops
Ravintsara – 15 drops
Niaouli ct 1,8 cineole – 5 drops
Blend into a small orifice reducer bottle and then use one drop total of the blend in a bowl of steamy hot water. Close your eyes, cover your head with a towel and breathe for a few minutes.

If you are interested in exploring essential oils by their country of origin, we have a fun search tool on Aromatics International. Begin by clicking on an oil that interests you.  Then click on the country of origin to view a list of oils from that county. Click on any individual oil to learn more.

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