Aromatherapy from the Andes

1. ANDEAN INGREDIENTS By Cristina Proano-Carrion AROMANDINA http://www.aromandina.com/

2. Ecuador is a country rich in natural resources. All year long the sun shines for twelve hours a day bathing the plants and the earth in its light. http://www.aromandina.com/

3. The herbs and spices of Ecuador develop a distinctive therapeutic quality due to this environment . http://www.aromandina.com/

4. Aromandina is committed to sharing the finest essential oils and ingredients while promoting and supporting a sustainable economy . http://www.aromandina.com/

5. Most of the people of Ecuador are poor and farming, harvesting these plants and distilling the oil gives families the opportunity to make a fair wage and build the economy of their village. http://www.aromandina.com/

6. Andean Mineral Salts Mineral-rich salts hand-harvested These special salts are hand-harvested from a well at the base of one of world's highest volcanoes then hand-sifted. Many minerals and vitamins are naturally occurring in this salt which enhance and nourish your skin. http://www.aromandina.com/

10. Ungurahua Oil Derives from a rare palm tree. The extraction of this oil is considered an art. It takes the fruits of four palms to produce one gallon of Ungurahua Oil and many weeks to get it ready for use http://www.aromandina.com/

11. Ungurahua Oil The production of this oil employs sustainable methods and leaves a life-producing imprint; produced by indigenous peoples of the Amazon area Note : There is no baldness in the region where Ungurahua Oil is produced. http://www.aromandina.com/

13. Cardamom Essential Oil from Ecuador - Elettaria cardamomum Cardamom is one of the world’s very ancient spices. It is native to the East originating in the forests of southern India; now it grows well in Ecuador. Cardamom has had many uses – the ancient Egyptians chewed cardamom seeds to clean their teeth; the Greeks and Romans used it as a perfume. The use of Cardamom imbues an experience of warmth and a renewal of spice added to one’s life! http://tinyurl.com/cardamomoil

15. Eucalyptus Essential Oil from Ecuador - Eucalyptus Globulus Thirteen different species were introduced in Ecuador in 1865, and have been used for their multiple medicinal properties since then. Eucalyptus grows well and abundantly in Ecuador because of the unique climate. http://tinyurl.com/eucalyptusecuadorian

16. Eucalyptus Essential Oil from Ecuador - Eucalyptus Globulus Eucalyptus is cooling, refreshing and energizing.. Breathe in Eucalyptus deeply and feel your chest open, your posture become more erect and experience the ease of seeing things from a different perspective. http://www.aromandina.com/

18. Ecuadorean Fresh Ginger Essential Oil - Zingiber officinalis It grows in the rainforest region and is considered a panacea among the natives. It brings a fresh feeling and fragrance, like smelling fresh cut ginger. An accompanying experience is mouth-watering, hot and spicy optimism and will power! http://tinyurl.com/gingerfresh

19. Ecuadorean Fresh Ginger Essential Oil - Zingiber officinalis Often used for digestive problems and stomach upset of any kind. It is also of value when treating colds and flu and rheumatic pain. Its warming qualities are good to use for feelings of loneliness and winter depression, and its energizing properties make it a good aphrodisiac. http://www.aromandina.com/

20. Palo Santo Essential Oil - Bursera Graveolens A tree native to Ecuador and it has been used for centuries by the natives as a spiritual remedy for purifying and cleansing. It is said that the true value of this tree comes after its life, of up to 90 years because, the tree does not release its essential oil, until is has lain on the ground for 4-10 years after having died of natural causes. http://tinyurl.com/palosantoil

21. Palo Santo Essential Oil - Bursera Graveolens http://tinyurl.com/palosantoil Palo Santo invokes a feeling of sacredness as in entering a temple; quiets the mind from mundane thoughts; and has a purifying effect on the mind.