Bay -Laurus nobilis
Spicy, sweet, masculine aroma
Originally distilled with rum, which led to the early Bay Rum scent used in men’s cologne. It smells just like the bay you use in the kitchen, but don't mistake this modest comparison.
Carrot Seed -Daucus carota
Spicy sweet aroma.
Useful for dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, mature skin, wrinkles, & gout. Avoid if pregnant.
*Replenishing, nourishing, and restoring.
Cedarwood - Cedrus atlantica
Woody and balsamic aroma.
Useful for bronchitis, oily skin, eczema, and anxiety. Deters moths and other insects. Avoid if pregnant.
*Uplifting, harmonizing, relaxing, and anxiety reducing.
Chamomile - Anthemis nobilis
Sweet, warm, fruity and fresh aroma.
Useful for all stress related conditions, muscular aches and pains, PMS, gout, dermatitis, eczema, bedsores, psoriasis, dry skin, and rashes.
*Relaxing, soothing, and nourishing.
Citronella - Cymbopogon nardus
Strong, lemony, and grassy aroma.
Useful for dry skin, headaches and migraines. Makes a great insect repellant.
*Purifying and vitalizing.
Clary Sage -Salvia sclarea
Sweet, fruity, floral, and herbaceous aroma.
Useful for balancing hormones, PMS, menopause, nervous related conditions, eczema, and mental fatigue. Avoid if pregnant.
*Centering, euphoric, and visualizing.
Clove Bud - Eugenia caryophyllata
Powerful, spicy, and fruity aroma.
As with cinnamon, this oil can be very affective for many disorders. Antiseptic and stimulating. Could be a skin irritant for certain persons.
*Warming and sense-enhancing.
Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus globulus
Woody and sweet aroma.
Good for muscular aches and pains. Soothes inflammation in respiratory passageways. Useful for sinusitis, asthma, throat infections, acne, cuts, and other inflammatory skin conditions. Has the ability to clear the head. Is uplifting and refreshing to the "psyche". Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.
*Purifying, invigorating, and cooling.
Geranium - Pelargonium graveolens
Sweet and heavy aroma.
Useful in treating anxiety, stress, nervous disorders and cleansing the blood of impurities. A great hormonal balancer. Eases inflammation of the nerve endings, PMS, menopause, menstrual cramps, hot flashes, depression, and dry coughs. Has a balancing action on ALL skin types. Good for eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and oily skin.
*Balancing and normalizing.
Ginger Root - Zingiber officinale
Spicy and woody aroma.
Useful for stimulating circulation of blood. Good for digestive complaints, muscular aches, arthritis, rheumatism, nervous exhaustion, excess mucus, catarrh, bronchitis, and aphrodisiac. Is nurturing to the "psyche".
*Warming, strengthening, and anchoring.
Grapefruit - Citrus paradisi
Sweet, sharp, and citrus aroma.
Useful for acne, congested skin, toning the skin, water retention, muscular stiffness, colds, depression, and nervous exhaustion. Is very uplifting to the "psyche". Avoid use in sun.
*Balancing, refreshing, and cheering.
Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia
Sweet, balsamic, and floral aroma.
One of the safest oils to use. Is an over all balancer! Supports the immune system, regenerates white blood cells. Is cleansing and detoxifying to the blood. Aids lymphatic flow and eases rapid heart beat. Reduces fever, anxiety, and agitation. Soothes digestive upsets. Relaxes abdominal cramps and eases colic. Eases muscular aches, nervous tension, shock, stress, anxiety, insomnia, inflammation of the respiratory system, bronchitis, laryngitis, sore throats, coughs, excess catarrh, and mucus membranes. Is an excellent oil for burns, cuts, sores, bites, and stings. Encourages tissue growth on a cellular level. Helps with acne, allergies, athlete's foot, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. Heals sores and is rejuvenating to the skin and tissue.
*Balancing, soothing, gently clarifying, and normalizing
Lemongrass - Cymbopogon citratus
Powerful citrus aroma.
Useful for cleaning and destroying bacteria. Stimulates circulation. Great for muscular aches and exhausted nerves. Supports the immune system. Is uplifting, stimulating and clearing. Could be a skin irritant in some persons.
*Vitalizing and cleansing.
Lime - Citrus medica
Tart and sharp citrus aroma.
Is detoxifying and stimulating to general circulation. Aids with lymph drainage. Improves digestion process and counteracts acidity in the stomach making it more alkaline. Eliminates uric acid, muscular aches, pains, joint stiffness, arthritis, rheumatism, gout. Is cleansing to the respiratory system. Eases asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, throat infections, acne, anemia, boils, corns, warts, varicose veins, and grayish complexions. Is clarifying, cleansing, and rejuvenating to the "psyche". Avoid use in sun.
*Equalizing, refreshing, and cheering.
Orange, Sweet - Citrus sinensis
Sweet citrus aroma.
Useful in treating all nervous and stress related conditions. Good for depression, grief, anxiety, oily skin, sore muscles, colds, bronchitis, palpitations, and water retention. Avoid use in sun.
*Cheering, refreshing, and uplifting.
Patchouli - Pogostemon cablin
Earthy, sweet, and spicy aroma.
Is very calming to the nervous system. Eases frigidity and is soothing to emotional upsets. Is an excellent oil for all skin care applications. Good for acne, inflamed skin, aging skin, dry skin, mature skin, wrinkles, athlete's foot, eczema, dermatitis, fungal infections, open pores, and cracked skin. Is relaxing, grounding, and centering. Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.
*Romantic, soothing, exotic, and sensual.
Peppermint - Mentha piperita
Strong, cool, and refreshing aroma.
Supports other oils in stimulating circulation of the blood. Useful for all stomach upsets such as nausea, travel sickness, motion sickness, cramping in the stomach and excess gas. Is a great oil for muscle aches, joint stiffness, mental fatigue, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, coughs, colds and cleansing the skin. Is clearing, stimulating & uplifting to the "psyche". Could be a skin irritant for certain persons. Avoid if pregnant.
*Vitalizing, refreshing, and cooling.
Rosemary - Rosemarinus officinalis
Strong, woody and herbaceous aroma.
Is very useful for skin care applications. Good for acne, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and sluggish skin. Stimulates general circulation. Detoxifying to the blood. Is cleansing and toning to the liver and gallbladder. Reduces muscle spasms in the digestive tract. Eases muscular aches, joint stiffness, arthritis, and rheumatism. Great for mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion, headaches, neuralgia, and stress. Good for colds, bronchitis, sinusitis, and chronic conditions. Is very clearing to the mind and thoughts. Good for memory recall . Avoid if pregnant. People with high blood pressure or epilepsy should avoid.
*Clarifying, warming, and invigorating.
Spearmint - Mentha spicata
Mild and sweet mint aroma.
Energizing to the mind and body. The properties of spearmint oil resemble those of peppermint but its effects are less powerful. Is a great wake-me-up oil. It increases alertness and lifts the spirit. Opens up the respiratory system. Could be a skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant.
*Refreshing, cooling, and gently vitalizing.
Star Anise - Pimpinella anisum
Spicy, warm, licorice-like aroma.
Fishermen use it to mask human scent while fishing. Well known for its effect on the digestive system. May have a good effect on asthma and breathing difficulties. Anise has estrogen like properties, aids childbirth, increases milk secretion, and is antispasmodic for nerves and muscles. Anise is indicated for lack of menstruation, menopause, colitis, and poor breathing due to nerves.
Sweet Birch - Betula lenta
Its aroma is sweet, spicy and minty
A powerful oil which could irritate sensitive skin. Best used with caution or not at all. Has an invigorating, even rousing effect on the spirits. Stimulates the sweat glands aiding the body in releasing harmful toxins, can be used as a diuretic for water retention and edema, increases the flow of urine and its diuretic properties could also help with obesity and cellulitis. Useful in a massage for rheumatism and muscle pain since it eliminates accumulation of uric acid in the joints.
Tea Tree - Melaleuca alternifolia
Fresh, spicy, and medicinal aroma.
Useful for bacterial, fungus and viral infections. Excellent for burns, cold sores, cuts, bites, stings, and wounds. Supports and enhances the immune system. Relieves muscle and joint pains. Excellent for colds, flu, fevers, sore throats and respiratory infections in general. Great for acne, athlete's foot, ingrown nails, nail fungus, and ringworm (even on dogs and cats). Gained immense recognition as the strongest anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial oil in aromatherapy. Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Could be a skin irritant for certain persons.
*Cleansing, purifying, and uplifting.
Thyme - Thymus satureoides
Strong, spicy, and herbaceous aroma.
Is energizing, stimulating, and toning. It is a strong antibacterial, fungicide and antiviral agent. Enhances the immune system. Stimulates circulation and will help to raise low blood pressure. Stimulates the digestive process and destroys intestinal parasites. Aids in the elimination of uric acid. Improves concentration and strengthens memory. Excellent oil for all respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, tonsillitis, and laryngitis. Good for acne, abscess, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, bug bites, cystitis, arthritis, gout, and muscular aches. Is stimulating to the "psyche". Avoid if pregnant. People with high blood pressure should avoid. Could be a skin irritant for certain persons.
*Cleansing and purifying.
Ylang Ylang - Cananga odorata
Intense, sweet, and floral aroma.
Used as an antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, and sedative. Treats all nervous related conditions. Is effective in lowering blood pressure and is a great support oil for balancing the hormones. Helps ease frigidity. Is soothing to inflamed skin. Is calming and reassuring to the "psyche". Could be a skin irritant for certain persons.
*Sensual and euphoric.
