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St. John's Botanicals is a magical oasis nestled amongst the greenery in Maryland. Our vision has been to create a peaceful Elysium filled with only the purest and freshest products, continuous educational programs, festivals, and lovely gardens for the enjoyment and enlightenment of our students, guests, and visiting like-minded professionals. Our gardening methods are all organic. No herbicides, pesticides or harmful chemicals are used on our grounds - thus insuring chemically free materials for our customers and classes. So take a moment and browse through the pages of our Online Store. You too can share in the "Magic" of St. John's. St. John's carries one of the largest selections of Essential Oils and Fragrances in the world. Our reputation is second to none in this field. This brief introduction will help acquaint you with our extensive inventory and wide variety of products.

ESSENTIAL OILS - Experts agree that the essential oil of a botanical is the purest form of a plant's energy and character. They are defined as a group of volatile aromatic liquids or semi-solid liquids containing true plant essences. All of St. John's essential oils are "uncut" and 100% natural. Our inventory boasts over 125 oils ranging from Allspice to Ylang Ylang. In addition to the well known and exotic oils like Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Peppermint, Spike Lavender, Vanilla, etc., we also carry the rare and hard to find ones, such as Sweet Basil, Cajeput, Camphor, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Elemi, Ginger, Juniper, Marjoram, Mimosa, Myrrh, Niaouli, Oregano, Patchouli, Rosewood, Sage, Savory, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Thyme, and Tonka Bean, to name but a few.

ESSENTIAL COMPOUNDS - For over 20 years, St. John's Botanicals has offered these distinctive and exclusive compounded formulas, combining the purest and finest essential oils. Some of the most popular compounds are: Dragon's Blood, Flea Repellant, Egyptian Jasmine, Frankincense and Myrrh, Healing Powers, High John the Conqueror, House Blessing, Sandalwood, Sensuous Honey, Seven African Powers, Seven Spirits, Tunisian Opium, Van Van, Witches Sight, and Zodiac.

FRAGRANCE OILS - Fragrance Oils are man-made from aldehydes and other synthetic compounds to simulate the true plant essence. They are very effective for craft use because of their ability to stay "fixed," while essential oils are more volatile and delicate. Some of our fragrances include, Blue Lilac, Carnation, Egyptian Musk, French Violet, Lotus Blossom, Sweet Honeysuckle and Tea Rose.

AROMATHERAPY - The success of aromatherapy relies on the correct application of specific essential oils. To accomplish a positive result, it is of absolute importance that the essential oils used be pure, uncut and of the highest quality. St. John's essential oils fulfill this requirement 100%. Examples of essential oils used in Aromatherapy include: Angelica, Balm (Lemon Balm or Melissa), Bergamot, Cedar (Cedarwood), Chamomile, Clary (Clary Sage), Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fir Balsam, Helichrysum (Everlasting), Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Neroli, Orange, Peppermint, Rockrose (Labdanum), Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Yarrow (Milfoil), and Ylang Ylang.

The above are just a few of the different types of oils we carry. Also included in our inventory are: Flower Waters and Washes, Fixative Oils, Glycerins, Massage Oils (scented, unscented or edible), Potpourri Refreshers, Salves and Liniments, and Vegetable Oils.

For over a quarter of a century, St. John's Botanicals has been a leader in the effort toward the appreciation and development of botanical purity. We are deeply committed to organic gardening and incorporate these methods in all of our gardening, greenhouse, and herbal seminars. We are also active in various seed saving exchange programs throughout the nation. We're proud to have been selected as one of only three gardens in the State of Maryland to represent the American Horticulture Society's "Reciprocal Program for Arboreta in North America." St. John's is also a member of: Joe Pye Associates, Md.; Maryland Herb Association; MOFFA (Maryland Organic Farm Federation Association); State of Maryland Seedsman, Organic Seed Exchange; West Virginia Herb Trade Association; PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals); Handmade Toiletries Network.

WILDCRAFTED AND ORGANICALLY GROWN HERBS - Plants that grow naturally in the "wild" do so because conditions for their growth are at an optimum. It is believed because of these naturally occurring conditions, the energy and purity of the plant may be stronger than found in cultivated varieties using commercial fertilizers and other methods. Herbs grown in a properly prepared organic environment offer similar benefits to those found in the "wild." We carry every conceivable herb from Acacia to Yucca in many different forms of prepare, i.e. cut, powdered, whole, cracked, and so on.

HERBAL EXTRACTS - Our herbal extracts are made using the old fashioned cold process method with the purest alcohol available, allowing time and nature to produce tinctures/extracts of the highest quality. These extracts, many from our organic gardens, are highly concentrated.

SPICES - Creating an exciting and delightful culinary experience requires a great recipe, and the finest spices, flavorful and full bodied. Freshness is critical. Our blended spices are unique and world renowned, because at St. John's we offer only the best. You'll never find preservatives, MSG, sulfites, or sugars in our products. Be sure to select the necessary ingredients for pickling, canning, homemade vinegars and mustards, jams and jellies. We have them all! For homemade wines and liqueurs, take a look at our Flavors and Extracts. Our wide selection of spices are guaranteed to enhance your favorite dish.

VITAMINS, MINERALS & NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS - It is becoming more and more evident through scientific studies that our food supply does not always provide the wholesome nutrition it once did. Many of the foods we eat do not contain the natural vitamin and mineral content necessary to sustain a healthy life. Aggravating the situation is an ever increasing reliance on "fast foods" both at, and away from home. In view of the above, we urge you to protect yourself against these possible deficiencies by supplementing your diet. Make sure your body is receiving the rich source of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients required to maintain good health and top performance. Choose a familiar brand name supplement from the thousands offered by St. John's. To save time, be sure to use our search feature located at the beginning of our "Online Store" page.

COURSES AND CLASSES - St. John's offers a series of professional classes covering a variety of topics. Classes are held on the beautiful grounds of St. John's. Most of our courses will be offered online in the very near future. For more information or to register for one of our classes - call, write or email us.