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Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola, known also as Centella, or Indian Pennyworth is an aquatic plant found predominately in South East Asia, and the Indian sub-continent. Being an aquatic plant means it has a huge thirst for water; it often grows in swampy areas, though it can grow in a regular garden provided it’s watered enough.
Legundi
Vitex Trifolia also known as Legundi in Indonesian, or simpleleaf chasetree in the west, is a coastal shrub. It grows on various coastal terrain such as sand, coral, gravel, or even mangrove forests.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a large flowering plant growing from an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 meters tall. The most commonly variety found in Bali produces large blood red, trumpet like flowers, with 5 large petals, and a yellow lobe shooting up from its center.
Argan Oil
Argan oil, nicknamed liquid gold for its nutrient and fatty acid rich content. To extract this wondrous liquid, we must first find the Argan tree. So let’s hop on a plane, and book ourselves a ticket to the dry heat, and tall grassy planes of Morocco.
Clove
Clove from the French word clou meaning nail, is a dried flowers bud that sprouts off its evergreen tree, making it sparkle in a dash of red and white.
Mint
Mint has long become synonymous with freshness, and cleanliness. From its cool tingle running down your throat as you inhale its deep essence, to its fresh blast as you exhale it into the world, leaving the air around you seeming oddly cleaner.
Patchouli
Patchouli is a herb native to the Asian tropics, it is part of the mint family. The name Patchouli comes from the Tamil(in the Indian sub continent) word patchai, meaning green, and ellai meaning leaf.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg known as Pala in Indonesian, exemplifies warmth, and spice. It conjures a duality of images of warm carefree tropical nights, and cool winters sat by a fire.
Soya Oil
The Soya Bean has quickly become a multifaceted, multifunctional crop, from famous high protein vegetarian meals like tofu, and tempeh, to oils and milks.
Lavender: Purify & Balance
Chances are you’ve seen, smelled, and/or tasted Lavandula (Lavender) at some point in your life. It is widely used in soaps, lotions, perfumes, teas and potpourri.
