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ELIXENS AMERICA, INC. Vanilla Absolute is comprised of Vanilla Planifolia Flower Extract. It is commonly used

The Botanical name of lemon balm comes from the Greek "melissa": meaning "bee". Used by the ancient Greeks, lemon balm was dedicated to Diana, goddess of hunting. For centuries, herborists have praised itsability to ward off melancholia. The alchemist Paracelsus had baptized it "the elixir of life". Some Carmeliteseven made it a famous drink.

Organic Hamamelis Leaves is a native shrub from the East Coast of North America. Native Americans used witch hazel leaves as a decoctionto treat local wounds. Its flowers gave it the nickname "spider tree".

It is in Upper Ethiopia that the cradle of coffee is located. Persians were the second people to use these precious beans, followed by the Arabs who then exported it to Europe. The success of this stimulating drink was not long to come.

The citron tree is one of the first citrus trees. Theophrastus mentions it in his "history of plants" around 300 BC.It spreads in Europe at the beginning of the Christian era. It is commonly used in the Mediterranean rim to flavor tea, cakes and other dishes.

The nutmeg tree, a fragrant evergreen tree, is native to Indonesia. The kernel of its fruit, from which we extractthe essential oil is call nutmeg.

Fennel is native to the Mediterranean basin, Greek athletes and Roman gladiators used to take it to increasetheir strength. It is also one of the nine sacred herbs of the Anglo-Saxons, supposed to protect them from thedevil.

The nutmeg tree, a fragrant evergreen tree, is native to Indonesia. The kernel of its fruit, from which we extractthe essential oil is call nutmeg.

The origin of coriander is not clear, but the importance of this spice since ancient times is undeniable: it is mentioned in writings dating back more than 2000 years. The fresh seed has an unpleasant smell. 100 days of drying are necessary to develop its beautiful aromatic notes.

The juniper tree originates from the Balkans. In France, it can be found in the Rhone valley and in Provence. Thefamous Sebastian Kneipp first prescribed juniper berries in the 19th century to purify the blood and relieve skindiseases.

Sage was venerated in Antiquity, hence it was named "salvia" which means "saving plant". According tomythology, it was believed to protect against death and help women to give life.

Spearmint, spiciata or "nanah" (mint in Arabic) is the mint that everyone loves. It is the mint of chlorophyll chewing gums and tea. It is produced in the USA, China, Italy, India, Latin America, and Japan.