Zest the Best is a charming cruet of favored herb, spice, and fruit essences coalesced into a tantalizing treat. This pleasing palate of invigorating oils welcomes you to the summer garden in a single drop. Inhale to experience fragrant freshness, or massage onto the solar plexus to get your juices flowing.
Zest the Best is a creative cocktail of gently stimulating essences. Sweet and spicy Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Ginger bring the heat as Tarragon, Oregano, and Coriander assume the aromatic epitome of fresh, clean, and enticingly green. Sunny and bright Savory, Turmeric, and Rosemary inspire and energize while Lemon and Schizandra Berry join the fun with tempting tartness.
All of the oils in Zest the Best are listed as GRAS, an acronym for Generally Recognized as Safe, by the US Food and Drug Administration, which maintains mountains of regulations on specific substances used in provisions. Among those regulations, the FDA keeps a list of essential oils granted the GRAS label because they are "generally recognized, among qualified experts, as having been adequately shown to be safe under the conditions of its intended use…"
Garner glee with 1-2 drops in lieu of your favorite fresh or dried herbs or herbal preparations. One invigorating drop applied neat or in a massage oil on the solar plexus arouses appetence and acts as a salubrious solution to over satiation. Or, simply open the bottle and inhale to enjoy the aroma of a bountiful summer garden.
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Cardamom - Elettaria cardamomum |
Charismatic Cardamom’s sweet and spicy aroma ignites the senses. It is used extensively in India and in Ayurvedic care. |
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Tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus |
Fragrant Tarragon is distilled from the leaves and flowers of the Artemisia dracunculus plant, also called herbe au dragon due to its dragon-like roots. A popular cooking herb, tarragon’s wonderful aroma may arouse the appetite and temper tussles. The essences is sweet and spicy, with exciting hints of woodsy anise. |
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Cinnamon Bark - Cinnamomum zeylanicum |
This ancient spice is so sweet and nice while possessing potent botanical-biotic benefits. |
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Oregano - Origanum vulgare |
Opulent Oregano is a classic botanical-biotic that illuminates the body’s fortification force. |
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Mastic - Pistacia lentiscus |
This ancient, aromatic resin is similar to frankincense and comes from the inner sap of the mastic tree. This spice is often used in Greek culture; the aroma is green pine with hints of myrrh. |
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Lemon - Citrus limonum |
Lively Lemon Oil is classic zest that is a source of sunny citrus glee. |
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Savory - Satureja montana |
Our magnificent mountain Savory fortifies the body creating a glowing aura that sparkles in the wintery mountain sunshine. It is an energizing elixir assisting those with a lack of motivation. |
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Carrot Seed - Daucus carota |
Calming Carrot Seed’s essence is a mildly sweet, inspiring woodsy aroma distilled from the seeds of organic French plants. Traditionally carrot seed has been used to assist in winding down after joyful indulgence. |
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Ginger Root - Zingiber officinale |
Spicy and enlivening, our gorgeous Ginger root essence packs an herbaceous punch! A super-critical extract from organic ginger grown in Madagascar, our juicy ginger adds a warming zing! As one of the most popular spices in the world, ginger’s soothing qualities have been enjoyed by their extensive use in ancient Indian and Chinese cultures. |
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Turmeric - Curcuma long |
Our super potent, tantalizing Turmeric extract is herbal hero of golden-goodness. |
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Coriander - Coriander sativum |
Cultured Coriander is a delectable essence that is a time-tested herb. One of the Old Testament’s biggest herbal stars, coriander seed was eaten at Passover and celebrated as a gift from God. The ancient Romans indulged in coriander wine, while the Egyptians buried their dead with the aromatic seeds. When coriander seeds are crushed, they release that wonderful, fragrant aroma commonly referred to as cilantro. |
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Schizandra Berry - Schizandra spenanthera |
Our Schizandra Berry is distilled from the berries of the Indonesian Schizandra shrub. These berries are a staple in traditional Chinese culture, and have been used for thousands of years to boost the body’s chi. Known as “wu wei zi” in Chinese, this “five flavor fruit” contains a complex palette of flavors that are bitter, salty, spicy, sweet, and sour. Our Schizandra Oil is a super-critical extraction and contains all of the lipophilic components for even more aromatic benefits than it has aromas! |
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Rosemary Verbenone - Rosemarinus verbenone |
This particular variety of Rosemary is a brilliantly clarifying essence for both mind and body. The true power of the "rose of the sea" lies in its mysterious ability to revitalize the mind and spirit. |