Inspired by the scents of the Silk Road our Silk Road candle has a Oriental Base.
Scent tone: Floral / Spicy / Woody
Notes:
Top: Anise
Heart: Bergamot, Rose Geranium
Base: Ylang Ylang, Frankincense
Aromatherapy: calming and uplifting, reducing stress and anxiety. Improving communication and romance.
Natural 100% soy wax candle set in an amber glass jar, topped with a black metal lid to protect from dust and help preserve your candle.
Hand Poured with love in Samford Valley. Cruelty Free, Vegan and Sustainable.
Size: Large
285 gram candle (packaging extra)
Top Diameter: 85mm
Bottom Diameter: 80mm
Height: 100mm
Burn time: 48 hours
Anise
Illicium verum (the star anise plant).
Anise star oil is steam-distilled from the crushed seeds of the star anise plant.
Therapeutic properties
Anise is known to enhance relaxation, sleep patterns and emotional balance. It helps reduce tiredness and weariness from physical or mental activity.
Anise is also Anti-viral, Anti-bacterial, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Fungal
Bergamot
Bergamot oil is extracted from the rinds of a citrus fruit (Citrus Bergamia) that grow on bergamot orange trees. Bergamot scent is fruity and sweet with a warm spicy floral quality. Bergamot’s distinctive scent is often used in both men and women’s perfumes so has broad appeal. Bergamot is also what gives Earl Gray tea its unique flavour.
Therapeutic properties
Stress Reduction may assist with feelings of anxiety and fatigue. Promotes calm. Bergamot oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear and hysteria
Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is derived from the steam distillation of the plant’s sea star-shaped flowering parts. It is known to have a scent that can be described as sweetly and delicately floral and fresh with a fruity subtlety.
Therapeutic properties
Used in aromatherapy applications, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil soothes stress, anxiety, tension, and sleeplessness. Promotes romance
Frankincense
Frankincense essential oil is obtained from the dried and distilled resin of the Frankincense tree, which is native to specific regions of Africa and the Middle East.
Therapeutic properties
Its potent aroma can be described as woody, earthy, and spicy with a fruity nuance. Used in aromatherapy, its sedative and comforting fragrance is believed to strengthen and invigorate the respiratory system.
Rose Geranium
Rose Geranium (pelargonium graveolens). Rose Geranium oil comes from the leaves and stalks of the Pelargonium graveolens plant. It has a sweet floral scentt, rosy with a mint overtone
Therapeutic properties
Used in aromatherapy applications, Rose Geranium Essential Oil has a soothing sedative effect that promotes greater feelings of relaxation, emotional stability, and optimism. Improving communication. Additionally, it helps to deodorize stale indoor environments as well as repel insects.