Ledum (Labrador Tea) Organic Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Ledum groenlandicum. Also known as "Labrador Tea" & "Greenland Moss". Country of Origin: Canada Method of Extraction: Stem Distilled flowers Cultivation Method: Organic Consistency: Thin Liquid Aromatic Description: The Ledum essential oil presents a wild, herbaceous but not green smell. The aroma is astringent and bitter-sweet. Perfumery Note: Base Blends well with: Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit White History: In North America, Labrador tea is transcontinental. It tends towards boreal and arctic regions. This indigenous species is mainly found in bogs and sites populated with black spruce. It is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with alternate and oblong leaves.  Organic : This oil is Organic but not certified. This type of Organic Oil is usually farmed organically but not certified, normally because there is no certifying agency in the area where it is grown. Chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers are not used. Instead the products are cultivated using traditional farming methods. Soil fertility is built; natural systems are worked with, not against; there is minimal, if any damage to the environment, and most importantly, Mother Nature is being respected. Silky Scents Essential Oils are used in Aromatherapy applications and recipes!