Upcoming Event ~ Extracts

Locations: Jacob Javits Convention Center ................ NYC, NY Dates: October 8th thru 11th, 2004 Essentials for personal care and wellness. The Industry's only trade show for personal care and wellness markets. For more information ~

New Arrival ~ Aroma- Stone & Turmeric

Aroma-Stone Electronic Diffuser We just got these in from England, after a many years of searching for the manufacturer!! This most classic and original electronic vaporizer has proved very popular over the years. Please visit our Diffuser Page to see and read more about it. Turmeric Botanical Name: Curcuma Longa Country Or Origin: India - Wild Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Plant material used: Dried, comminuted rhizomes (tubers) of the plant. A yellow or saffron coloring material prepared from the roots of the East Indian perennial herb, Curcuma longa, and used in dyeing and as a coloring material for certain marbles. The plant, Curcuma longa, is related to the ginger plant which it also resembles. The finely powdered rhizome is also used directly as a spice which is known under the name of Turmeric. This ingredient is responsible for the intensely yellow color of the world famous 'Indian Curry Powder'. Please visit our web page for more information

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From the Cookson Report: Typhoons in Asia, and hurricanes & floods in the America's are creating major turmoil. The damage in Florida has still not been fully assessed. Early estimates suggest that half to two- thirds of the Florida grapefruit crop has been ruined by hurricane Frances (not to mention Ivan & Jeanne). Given that Florida is by far the world's largest producer of grapefruits, big problems lie ahead for grapefruit oil buyers. We don't wish to belabor the problems with this oil but it is important to highlight how the supply position is being impacted from every direction: * The hurricanes have destroyed a good percentage of the fruit in Florida. (60%-80% is mentioned). * Root systems of trees in Florida may have been damaged from being submerged in water. * Cuba sustained considerable hurricane damage * Oil from California will not be available until May 2005. * Israel will have new crop oil in the new year but the quantity (and quality) cannot begin to replace the shortfall in Florida. * Orange Oil: Trucking is the latest problem facing Florida processors, so many trucks are needed to clear debris and attend to the hurricane clean up etc. * Balsam Peru: Heavy rains have hampered the collection of this product.