Aromatherapy
Ever wonder what scents help you out with things like anger, depression, and even anxiety? Well below is a compiled list of what can and will help you with this.
Bergamot Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Bergamot Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed (best) or Steam Distilled Color: Green/Golden Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, orange/lemon/citrusy, slightly floral.
Possible Uses: Acne, abscesses, anxiety, boils, cold sores, cystitis, depression, halitosis, itching, loss of appetite, oily skin, psoriasis, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents: a-pinene, B-pinene, myrcene, limonene, a-bergaptene, B-bisabolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, nerol, neryl acetate, geraniol, geraniol acetate, a-terpineol. [B. Lawrence, "Bergamot Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, October/November 1982, 43, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 145.]
Safety Information: Phototoxic. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 121.] Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight for 24 hours due to its phototoxicity.
Jasmine Absolute
 Vial depicting Jasmine Absolute | Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum Common Method of Extraction: Solvent Extracted Color: Deep Brown with a Golden Tinge Consistency: Medium Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong |
Aromatic Description: Warm, floral, exotic.
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| Jasmine Blossoms |
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Possible Uses: Depression, dry skin, exhaustion, labor pains, sensitive skin. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-67.]
Constituents: Benzyl zcetate, linalool, benzyl alcohol, indole, benzyl benzoate, cis-jasmone, geraniol, methyl anthranilate, p.cresol, farnesol, cis-3-hexenyl benzoate, eugenol, nerol, ceosol, benzoic acide, benzaldehyde, y-terpineol, nerolidol, isophytol, phytol. [B. Lawrence, "Jasmine Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, November 1977, 36, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 170.]
Neroli Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Neroli Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Coffee Brown Consistency: Medium Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong |
Aromatic Description: Intensely floral, citrusy, sweet and exotic.
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| Orange Blossoms (Neroli) |
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Possible Uses: Depression, frigidity, insomnia, mature skin, scars, shock, stress, stretch marks. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 59-67.]
Constituents: Linalyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalol, Nerolidol, Geraniol, Alpha-Terpineol, Geranyul Acetate, Neryl Acetate [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Sweet Orange Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed Color: Greenish Orange Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Citrusy, sweet, reminiscent of orange peels, but more concentrated.
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| Oranges |
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Possible Uses: Colds, constipation, dull skin, flatulence, flatulence, flu, gums, mouth, slow digestion, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-67.]
Constituents: Limonene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Safety Information: Lawless reports that a few people have experienced dermatitis from the limonene content of Sweet Orange. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 122.]
Patchouli Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Patchouli Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Deep Golden Brown Consistency: Medium – Thick Perfumery Note: Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Rich, earthy, woody aroma with a nearly hidden fruity note.
Possible Uses: Acne, athlete's foot, chapped skin, dermatitis, eczema, fatigue, frigidity, hair care, insect repellant, mature skin, oily skin, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents: Patchoulol, Esters, Beta-Caryophyllene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Petitgrain Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Petitgrain Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, woody, and slightly floral.
Though distilled from the same botanical species as neroli and bitter orange, Petitgrain Essential Oil possesses its own characteristically unique aroma. Petitgrain Essential Oil is distilled from the leaves and sometimes the twigs and branches of the tree whereas neroli essential oil is distilled from the blossoms and Orange Essential Oil is typically cold pressed from the rinds of the fruits.
Possible Uses: Acne, fatigue, oily skin, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents: Linalyl Acetate, Linalol, Nerol, Alpha-Terpineol, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Myrcene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Roman Chamomile Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Anthemis nobilis Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Gray/Very Pale Blue Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Bright, crisp, sweet, fruity, herbaceous.
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Possible Uses: Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, insomnia, nausea, neuralgia, PMS, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, stress, wounds. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents: High Ester Content, Pinocarvone, Pinene, Bisabolol, Farnesol, Pinocarveol, Cineole, Azulene, Beta-caryophyllene, Camphene, Myrcene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Rose Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Rose Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Rosa damascena Common Method of Extraction: Solvent Extracted or Steam Distilled (called Rose Otto) Color: Deep Red for the Absolute, Light Yellow for the Steam Distillate Consistency: Thick for the Absolute, Thin for the Steam Distillate Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong |
Aromatic Description: strongly floral, sweet.
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| Roses |
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Possible Uses: Depression, eczema, frigidity, mature skin, menopause, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-67.]
Constituents of Rose Otto: Citronellol, Geraniol, Nerol, Farnesol, Esters, Rose Oxide, Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Vetiver Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Vetiver Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanoides Common Method of Extraction: Solvent Extraction Color: Golden/Dark Brown Consistency: Thick Perfumery Note: Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong |
Aromatic Description: Woody, earthy, herbaceous, spicy almost smoky.
Possible Uses: Acne, arthritis, cuts, depression, exhaustion, insomnia, muscular aches, oily skin, rheumatism, sores, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents: Benzoic acid, vetiverol, furfurol, a-vetivone, B-vetivone, vetivene, vetivenyl vetivenate. [E. Guenther, The Essential Oils Vol. 4 (New York: Van Nostrand Company INC, 1990), 178-181, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 205.]
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Ylang Ylang Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Cananga odorata Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge Consistency: Medium Perfumery Note: Middle/Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, fragrant yet delicate.
Possible Uses: Anxiety, depression, frigidity, hypertension, palpitations, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 61-67.]
Constituents: Linalol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Geranial, Benzyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Eugenol, Methyl Chavicol, Pinene*Beta-Caryophyllene, Farnasene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Light Golden Yellow Consistency: Medium and oily feeling Perfumery Note: Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Woody, sweet, sharper note than Virginian cedarwood, slight aroma reminiscent of artificial mothballs, balsamic.
Possible Uses: Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughing, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents: atlantone, caryophyllene, cedrol, cadinene. [Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Great Britain: Element Books, 1992, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 150.]
Clary Sage Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Clary Sage Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Light Golden Yellow Consistency: Thin to Medium Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Bright, earthy, herbaceous, with a subtle fruity note.
Possible Uses: Amenorrhea, asthma, coughing, dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, gas, labor pains, sore throat, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 62-67.]
Constituents: Linalol, Sclareol, Myrcene, Phellandrene, Pinene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Frankincense Essential Oil (Olibanum)
Frankincense is also known as Olibanum.
 Vial depicting Frankincense Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Light Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Mild - Medium |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, woody, balsamic, slightly spicy and fruity.
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Possible Uses: Anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, extreme coughing, scars, stress, stretch marks. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 59-67.]
Constituents: Limonene, Pinene, Borneol, Farnesol, Phellandrene, Myrcene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Geranium Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Geranium Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong |
Aromatic Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, with a fruity note.
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| Geranium Leaves |
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Possible Uses: Acne, cellulites, dull skin, lice, menopause, oily skin. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-65.]
Constituents: Citronellol, Geraniol, Citronellyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Beta-Caryophyllene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Lavender Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Lavender Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Lavendula officinalis Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear with a Tinge of Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top/Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous, slightly fruity.
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| Lavender Field |
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Possible Uses: Acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, athlete's foot, bruises, burns, chicken pox, colic, cuts, cystitis, depression, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, headache, hypertension, insect bites, insect repellant, itching, labor pains, migrane, oily skin, rheumatism, scabies, scars, sores, sprains, strains, stress, stretch marks, vertigo, whooping cough. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Mandarin Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Mandarin Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed Color: Greenish Orange Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Very sweet, citrusy, fruity.
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| Mandarin Orange |
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Possible Uses: Acne, dull skin, insomnia, oily skin, scars, spots, stress, wrinkles. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Sandalwood Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Sandalwood Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Santalum album Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge Consistency: Medium - Thick Perfumery Note: Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Rich, sweet, fragrant yet delicate, woody, floral.
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| Sandalwood Shavings |
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Possible Uses: Bronchitis, chapped skin, depression, dry skin, laryngitis, leucorrhea, oily skin, scars, sensitive skin, stress, stretch marks. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents: Santalols, santyl acetate, santalenes. [J. Chana, "Sandalwood Production," International Journal of Aromatherapy, Winter 1994, 11-3, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 200.]
Bay Laurel Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Bay Laurel Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Herbacous, fruity, fresh, camphorous.
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| Bay Laurel |
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Possible Uses: Amenorrhea, colds, flu, loss of appetite, tonsillitis. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 63-66.]
Constituents: a-pinene, B-pinene, myrcene, limonene, linalool, methyl chavicol, neral, a-terpineol, geranyl acetate, eugenol, cavicol. [B. Lawrence, "Bay Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, April/May 1980, 33, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 144.]
Cypress Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Cypress Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Pale Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, herbaceous, slightly woody evergreen aroma.
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Possible Uses: Excessive perspiration, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia, oily skin, rheumatism, vericse veins. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-65.]
Constituents: Cedrol, Sabinol, Terpenyl Acetate, Camphene, Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene, Sabinene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Grapefruit Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Grapefruit Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed Color: Pale Yellow - Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Citrusy, similar to lemon and reminiscent to the aroma of the grapefruit rind, but more concentrated.
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Possible Uses: Cellulitis, dull skin, toxin build-up, water retention. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-60.]
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Constituents: Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellal, Neral [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Rosemary Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Allspice Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly medicinal.
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| Rosemary Sprigs |
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Possible Uses: Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents: Cineole, Pinene, Borneol, Linalol, Alpha-Terpineol, Terpinen-4-ol, Bornyl Acetate, Camphor, Thujone, Camphene, Limonene, Beta-Caryophyllene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Helichrysum Essential Oil (Immortelle)
 Vial depicting Helichrysum Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Helichrysum angustifolia Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Light Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, earthy, herbaceous.
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Possible Uses: Abscesses, acne, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, irritated skin, wounds, wounds. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-59.]
Constituents: Nerol, neryl acetate, geraniol, pinene, linalool, isovaleric aldehyde, sesquiterpenes, furfurol, eugenol. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 148.]
Lemon Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Lemon Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Citrus limon Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed Color: Pale Yellow to Deep Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong |
Aromatic Description: Aroma is similar to fresh lemon rinds except richer and more concentrated.
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| Sliced Lemon |
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Possible Uses: Athlete's foot, chiliblains, colds, corns, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-66.]
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Constituents: Limonene, Citral, Geranial, Citronellyl Acetate, Pinene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Basil Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Basil Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly campherous.
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Possible Uses: Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect bites, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism, sinusitis. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 58-67.]
Constituents: Linalol, Fenchol, Eugenol, Methyl chavicol, Beta-caryophyllene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Black Pepper Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Black Pepper Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Piper nigrum Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Crisp, fresh, peppercorn aroma.
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| Peppercorns (Black Pepper) |
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Possible Uses: Aching muscles, arthritis, chilblains, constipation, muscle cramps, poor circulation, sluggish digestion. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-64.]
Constituents: Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene, Phellandrene, Beta-caryophyllene, Beta-bisabolene, Sabinene, Linalol, Pinocarveol, Alpha, Terpineol, Camphene, Alpha, Terpenene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Ginger Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Ginger Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Light Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Middle/Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong |
Aromatic Description: Warm, spicy, earthy, woody.
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| Ginger Root |
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Possible Uses: Aching muscles, arthritis, nausea, poor circulation. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 60-64.]
Constituents: a-pinene, camphene, B-pinene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, borneol, y-terpineol, nerol, neral, geraniol, geranial, geranyl acetate, B-bisabolene, zingiberene. [B. Lawrence, "Ginger Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, February/March 1982, 30, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 167.]
Peppermint Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Peppermint Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Mentha piperita Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong |
Aromatic Description: Minty, reminiscent of peppermint candies, but more concentrated. More fragrant than spearmint.
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| Peppermint |
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Possible Uses: Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies, sinusitis, vertigo. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 59-67.]
Constituents: Menthyl Acetate, Menthone, Cineole, Limonene, Phellandrene, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Hyssop Essential Oil
 Vial depicting Hyssop Essential Oil | Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Middle Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium |
Aromatic Description: Fresh, earthy, fruity, woody, slightly sweet.
Possible Uses: Bruises, coughing, sore throat. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-63.]
Constituents: Pinocamphone, Pinene, Borneol, Geraniol, Thujone, Camphene, Limonene, Phellandrene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Benzoin
 Vial depicting Benzoin | Botanical Name: Styrax tonkinensis Common Method of Extraction: Solvent Extracted Color: Golden Brown Consistency: Very Thick, Hard to Work With Perfumery Note: Base Strength of Initial Aroma: Light |
Aromatic Description: Rich, warm, slightly woody, creamy, vanilla.
Possible Uses: Arthritis, bronchitis, chapped skin, coughing, laryngitis, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Constituents for Benzoin from Siam: Coniferyl benzoate, benzoic acid, vanillin, siaresinolic acid, cinnamyl benzoate. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 222.]
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Important Note: The information provided in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
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