Natures Shield

Native to India, Holy Basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum, or ‘Tulsi’, has been a revered herb and sacred plant since antiquity. With a spicy and sweet fragrance, it is regarded as a purifier of the mind, body and spirit.

Holy Basil is quite different to the basil used in Mediterranean cooking. In Hinduism it is regarded as sacred and is used in various spiritual rituals. Its fragrance is a combination of liquorice and clove, giving it a spicy, sweet, refreshing aroma. Nature’s Shield Holy Basil oil is certified organic and sustainable and is steam distilled extracted, stored in air-tight amber glass containers preserving its naturally derived qualities. 

Black Sesame oil, regarded in India as the 'Queen of Oils', is a versatile oil which can be used in cooking and for skin and hair-care. Nature's Shield black sesame oil is wild-crafted and sustainable and is cold-press extracted, for preservation of its natural qualities.

• A staple ingredient in Asian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine, black sesame oil is an amazing kitchen cure. Nature's Shield cold pressed black sesame seed oil has endless applications.
• Richer in calcium and magnesium than milk, it strengthens your bones, teeth and nails.
• It's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances sesamin and sesamolin lower cholesterol thus reducing atherosclerosis and heart disease.
• Sesame's lignans also protect against DNA damage caused by radiation. Hence black sesame oil on our skin or internally can counter high exposure to electromagnetic energy such as screens emit.
• This powerful seed protects us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays thus preventing pigmentation and wrinkles.
• Rubbed on a baby's bottom it provides a barrier against nappy rash and dry skin. Similarly, it gives a soothing shield when applied before swimming in chlorine or dealing with dry, cold weather.
• Traditionally used to massage babies daily it proved to improve a baby's growth and post-massage sleep more than other oils according to a study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research in 2000.
• The copper content in black sesame seeds can prevent and relieve arthritis. Black sesame seed oil's high iron also alleviates anaemia.
• This super seed is proposed to counter cancer as it has the highest phytosterol content of all nuts and seeds.
• Swilling sesame oil around your mouth is an ancient technique to improve teeth and gums. Clinical research now confirms that it compares favourably to chemical mouthwash chlorhexidine in improving plaque-induced gingivitis and that it's capable growth associated with oral plaque formation.
• Smear sesame oil around your nostrils to ease allergies.
• Sesame seed is a superfood that increases longevity with its free radical scavenging action found to be more powerful than melatonin.

Ginger is most potent and bio-available as an organic oil extract. From the same plant family as turmeric and cardamom, it is prized throughout the world for its culinary and health uses. Nature's Shield ginger oil is certified organic and sustainable and is steam-distilled extracted for preservation of its natural qualities.

• Ginger or ginger oil is often added to Asian recipes, especially in India, as it helps to improve digestion. In Ayurvedic medicine, Ginger root and oil are often used for upset stomachs, indigestion and stomach ache.
• A few drops of oil with recipes will give you an excellent ginger flavour for cooking and baking.
• Ayurveda advocates the use of ginger root and oil against nausea and vomiting.
• The extract of ginger is often used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to reduce inflammation. Research has shown that its anti-inflammatory properties can be attributed to the presence of a substance named Zingibain. It is analgesic in nature and may reduce the pain caused by muscle aches etc. Ginger oil or paste is often topically massaged on aching muscles to ease muscle strain.
• Ginger oil blends well with many other essential oils including lemon, cedarwood, myrtle, bergamot, rosewood, neroli, orange and ylang-ylang.