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Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of volatile (essential) oils extracted from plants to support physical psychological and emotional well being. Essential oils are chemically active and volatile compound mixtures obtained from plant parts such as roots leaves flowers stems or resins through methods including steam distillation cold pressing or extraction. These oils are metabolites that form part of the plant’s natural defense system and provide the basis for the therapeutic properties utilize

Bayburt Tarhunu is a perennial herb belonging to the species Artemisia dracunculus L., cultivated in the Bayburt province of Türkiye, known for its medicinal and aromatic properties. It was officially registered with a “Geographical Indication” by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 15 April 2025.Product Description and Distinguishing CharacteristicsBayburt Tarhunu is a perennial shrub-like plant with a taproot and short lateral roots. Its stem is light green and circular in cross-section

Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) is a perennial medicinal herb belonging to the Lamiaceae (mint) family, distinguished by its woody stem and aromatic properties. Worldwide, approximately 900 species are known within the genus Salvia, with the highest diversity found in the Americas and Southwest Asia. In Türkiye’s flora, 97 species, four subspecies, and eight varieties of Salvia are represented, of which 51% are endemic. Although Salvia officinalis does not occur naturally in Anatolia, it is widely

KarvaKrol (Carvacrol) is a monoterpenic phenol naturally found in certain plants, particularly aromatic species such as Origanum vulgare (oregano), Thymus vulgaris (thyme), and Satureja hortensis (summer savory). Chemically, it has the formula 5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol and a molecular formula of C₁₀H₁₄O. Carvacrol is present in high concentrations in oregano oil and thyme oil and is responsible for their characteristic sharp aroma. At room temperature, it exists as a colorless or pale yellow li

Isparta Rose Water is an aromatic water obtained through water distillation of the petal leaves of the Isparta Rose (Rosa damascena Mill.). It is colorless, clear or slightly cloudy, free of sediment and foreign substances, with a mild rose fragrance and a characteristic slightly bitter taste. It is produced within a geographical boundary encompassing Isparta Province, primarily, as well as the central and Ağlasun districts of Burdur, the Dazkırı, Dinar, and Başmakçı districts of Afyonkarahisar,

Türk Defnesi is an agricultural product derived from the Laurus nobilis L. (Mediterranean bay laurel) plant, a member of the Lauraceae family, which remains evergreen and naturally grows along the coastal regions of Türkiye. The product is marketed in three forms: fresh and dried leaves, essential oil, and fixed oil extracted from the fruit. Türk Defnesi has been registered as a “Geographical Indication” by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 18.08.2021 under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Pr

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is an evergreen aromatic shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Its Latin name, Rosmarinus, derives from the words for “sea dew.” This species is native to the Mediterranean region and naturally thrives in warm and temperate climates.Botanical CharacteristicsRosemary is a woody, upright, highly branched shrub with a fibrous root system. It can grow to a height of 90–200 cm. The stems are brown and angular. The leaves are narrow, short (2–4 cm), oppositely a

Denizli thyme, scientifically known as Origanum onites L., is a type of aromatic plant native to Denizli, located in Türkiye’s Aegean Region. Noted for its high essential oil content and rich carvacrol levels, this thyme variety is also popularly known as “bilyalı kekik” (ball thyme) among locals. It primarily grows on the southern slopes of Mount Çökelez overlooking the Menderes Valley, within the districts of Pamukkale, Güney, Buldan, Çal, and Bekilli, at altitudes ranging between 600 and 1200

Isparta rose, scientifically known as Rosa damascena Mill., is a rose species identified with the Isparta province located in southwestern Türkiye, known for its high-quality essential oil production. Cultivated with agricultural techniques unique to the Isparta climate, this rose species is a significant part of the region’s cultural identity and economic structure. It was registered with a geographical indication in 2022.Botanical CharacteristicsRosa damascena Mill. is a semi-double flowered s