What Are Essential Oils

Essential oils are the compounds that capture the source of plants scents and flavors also called the “essence”. They are obtained through distillation (via steam or water) or cold pressed. Once extracted they can be combined with a variety of carrier oils and ready for use. Mankind has been using various properties of plants and essential oils for thousands of years for medicinal and spiritual healing. At hemp of the Rockies products we have combined various essential oils with our full spectrum cannabis oil to give you the consumer the benefits of a variety of plants and their compounds. Below is a list of the different essential oils we use in our products.

Cayenne

  • Hot and spicy, stimulating
  • High in vitamins A, E, and C
  • Anti inflammatory properties known to aid inĀ  arthritis, strains, and sprains
chili peppers

Eucalyptus

  • Strong woody minty
  • Great for upper respiratory and tired hands and feet
Eucalyptus Tree

Frankincense

  • Lemony and piney
  • Can help bring comfort during times of grief or sadness
  • Improves the look of mature skin
  • Known to ease joint pain that is a result of age over use.

Geranium

  • Sweet minty floral
  • Anti inflammatory properties known to aid in soothing sore muscles
  • Anti bacterial, anti fungal properties which have been known to aid in the reduction of wrinkles
Carrier Oil

Ginger

  • Sharp citrus bitter grapefruit like
  • Known for its grounding, energizing, and aid with circulation properties
ginger

Graviola

  • Fruity
  • Contains compounds which have been known to stimulate your immune system
  • High in vitamins
  • Anti rheumatic, viral, inflammatory properties which have been known to aid in relieving pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis and joint conditions
Soursop fruit

Jasmine

  • Sweet floral
  • Properties that have been known to aid in uplifting energy yet at the same time calming
  • Antiviral properties
  • Great for dry dehydrated skin
jasmine

Lavender

  • Soothing, fresh, floral
  • Anti inflammatory properties
  • Promotes relaxation,eases muscle tension
  • Compounds known to aid in relaxation, sleep, anxiety, easing muscle tension
  • HelpsĀ  heal skin irritations
Lavender

Myrrh

  • Earthy almost like licorice
  • Anti-inflammatory properties which have been known to help relieve pain, fatigu
  • Great for wounds, cuts, and headaches

Peppermint

  • Sweet minty and cool
  • Contains properties known for aid with arthritis pain, sprain, anxiety,and energizing circulation
Peppermint

Pink Grapefruit

  • Citrusy, sweet and refreshing
  • Energizing
  • Anti inflammatory, oxindent, carcinogenic properties
Grapefruit

Rosemary

  • Refreshing woody and herbal
  • Been used to detoxify the body of viruses and bacteria
  • Properties known to help with pain fatigue and inflammation
  • Great for wounds, cuts, headaches, arthritis pain and sprains
Rosemary

Spearmint

  • Sweet and minty
  • Cools skin
  • Contains properties known to aid in immune system, energy and muscle spasms
Spearmint

Sweet Basil

  • Eases joint pain, cramps, muscular aches and spasms
  • Enhances immune function
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Fights bacterial infections
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Improves tone of skin
  • Good for acne and other skin infections
Sweet Basil

Tangerine

  • Fresh sweet and citrusy
  • Bright, refreshing , and rejuvenating
  • Contains properties which have been known to help the immune system and can help quell digestive issues when blended with a carrier oil and applied directly to the abdomen.
tangerine

Roman Chamomile

  • Sweet green and herbaceous almost apple like
  • Has properties which have been known to aid in relaxation and ease tired muscles after a workout and aching aging joints
Chamomile