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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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