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Essential Oil Origin - Extraction

Benefits

Historical Uses

Basil, Sweet
(Ocimum basillicum) Thailand - leaves, steam
soothing antidepressant
Bergamot
(Citrus bergamia) Italy - peel, press
balancing antidepressant
Cedarwood
(Juniparus mexicana) USA - wood, steam
deodorizing repels insects, meditation
Chamomile, German
(Matricaria recutita) Euro. - flowers, steam
soothing, body skin care, dry/light hair
Chamomile, Roman
(Anthemis nobilis) Euro. - flowers, steam
soothing, mind children, headaches, sleep
Cinnamon Leaf
(Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Ceylon - leaf, steam
pain soothing body rub, home fragrance
Citronella
(Cymbopogon nardus) Java - grass, steam
deodorizing insect repellant
Clary Sage
(Salvia sclarea)
E. Europe - flowers, steam
relaxing menopause, PMS
Clove Bud
(Eugenia caryphyllata) Madagascar - buds, steam
pain soothing shower, body rub
Cypress
(Cypresses sempervirens) France - leafy twigs, steam
detoxifying bath, cellulite, sleep
Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus globulus) China - leaves, steam
purifying humidifier, bath, body rub
Fennel
(Foeniculum ulgare) Italy - seeds, steam
comforting upset stomach, PMS
Fir Needle
(Abies balsamea)
E. Europe - needles, steam
reviving home fragrance
Frankincense
(Boswellia carteri) India - resin, steam
pain soothing shower, body rub
Geranium
(Pelargonium graveolens) Egypt - plant, steam
balancing bath, PMS, anti-stress
Ginger
(Zingibar officinale) China - bulb, steam
pain soothing headaches, upset stomach
Grapefruit
(Citrus paradisi) USA - peel, press
refreshing cellulite, bath
Jasmine Absolute
(Jasminumgrandiflorum)
Morocco - blooms, solvent
loving, nuturing seduce, perfume, creativity
Juniper Berry
(Juniperus communis) USA - peel, press
detoxifying massage, body rub
Lavender
(Lavender officinalis) Bulgaria - flowers, steam
relaxing all purpose, sleep, children
Lemon
(Citrus limomum) USA - peel, press
refreshing splash, perfume
Lemongrass
(Cymbopogon citratus) USA - grass, steam
cleansing insect repellant, perfume
Lime
(Citrus aurantium) Mexico - peel, press
equalizing cologne, anti-stress
Litsea May Chang
(Litsea cubeba) China - fruit, steam
regulating PMS, oily skin, stress
Marjoram
(Origanum marjorana) Spain - herb, steam
comforting sleep, grief
Myrrh
(Commiphera molmol) Somolia - resin, steam
rejuvenating perfume, anti-bacterial
Neroli Absolute
(Citrus aurantium) Tunisia - flowers, solvent
soothing body care, antidepressant
Nutmeg
(Myristica fragrans) W. Indies - seed, steam
pain soothing sleep, body rub
Orange
(Citrus aurentium) USA - peel, press
refreshing children, bath
Patchouli
(Pogostemon cablin) India - leaf, steam
relaxing, loving bath, perfume, children
Peppermint
(Mentha piperita) USA - herb, steam
uplifting, cooling feet, upset stomach
Ravensara
(Ravensara aromatica) Madagascar - leaf, steam, organic
Soothing skin, anti-bacterial, anti-viral
Rose Absolute
(Rosa centiflora) Morocco - flower, solvent
loving, nuturing massage, perfume
Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalus) Spain - buds, steam
awakening memory, oily/dark hair
Rosewood
(Aniba rosaedora) Brazil - leafy twigs, steam
soothing, healing sensitive skin, bath
Sage
(Salvia officinalus) Austria - herb, steam
balancing bath, children, memory
Sandalwood
(Santalum album) E. India - heart wood, steam
loving, focusing bath, massage
Scalp Care Blend
call for blend, instructions
cleansing discourages lice
Spearmint
(Mentha verdas) USA - flower tops, steam
awakening bath, anti-stress
Tangerine
(Citrus reticulata) Brazil - peel, press
loving, cheering splash, children
Tea Tree
(Melaleuca alterniflora) Australia - leafy twigs, steam
cleansing, healing all purpose, anti-bacterial
Vetiver
(Vetivera vulgaris) Haiti -rootlets, steam
comforting cologne, bath & body care
Ylang Ylang
(Canagium odorata) USA - flowers, steam
loving, soothing seduce, perfume, massage

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Common Methods of Use

 

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