Collection: Essential Oil 101
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True Lavender
True Lavender Oil
Aromas: sweet, fresh, light, herbal (lavender), with floral, woody and fruity
Main actions: analgesic, anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory, anti allergenic,
antibacterial, antifungal, antiarthritic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, anxiolytic,
sedative, immune support, skin/wound healing
Mood: for anxiety, insomnia, try blending with bergamot, clary sage,
frankincense, ylang ylang, geranium, patchouli and vetiver.
Shelf Life: 6 years
Safety: No known issues
Peppermint
Peppermint Oil
Aromas: strong, fresh, herbaceous, minty
Main actions: analgesic, anti inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiemetic, antifungal, anti-oxidant, antiviral, astringent, decongestant, mucolytic, stimulant
Digestion: for spasm, colic, irritable bowel, try blending with lemon, ginger.
Mood: use with other stimulating oils
Shelf Life: 4 years
Safety: May cause skin or mucous membrane irritation. Use a maximum of 1-2% dilution for topical use. Avoid using it with children under five years.
Lemon
Lemon Oil
Aromas: fresh, sweet, lemony
Main actions: analgesic, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory , anti-oxidant, antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, cooling, immune support,
skin penetration enhancer, uplifting, antidepressant.
Mood: to enhance cognitive processes try blending with other citruses, basil,
thyme, rosemary, sage, coriander seed, sweet fennel, black pepper.
Shelf Life: 2 years
Safety: Use in low dilution (1-2%) when applying to the skin, such as in bath or massage oils.
Sweet Orange
Sweet Orange Oil
Aromas: fresh, fruity sweet, light, fresh and citrus.
Main actions: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial,
sedative, anxiolytic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent,
immune support, skin penetration enhancer
Mood: consider blending with other citruses,jasmine, also coriander seed,
lavender, clary sage, Roman chamomile.
Shelf Life: 2 years
Safety: oxidized oils increase potential for skin irritation.
Bergamot
Bergamot Oil
Aromas: citrus, sweet, lemony, floral (neroli-like), peppery and herbaceous
(lavender-like) notes.
Main actions: anti-nociceptive, analgesic, anti-oxidant, antidepressant,
anxiolytic, antispasmodic
Skin: for itching or pain, blend with true lavender, geranium, Helichrysum
Emotionally: for anxiety and depression you could try blending with true
lavender, neroli, ylang ylang and frankincense.
Shelf Life: 4 years
Safety: Phototoxic - Avoid direct sunlight or tanning beds for up to 18 hours after applying Bergamot to the skin. It may be used safely on the skin in a blend at no more than 0.4%.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit Oil
Aromas: sweet, fresh citrus, orange-like body, but distinctively ‘grapefruit’.
Main actions: analgesic, anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiviral, antidepressant, anxiolytic, immune support, skin penetration enhancer.
Mood: for lethargy, anxiety and depression try blending with other citruses, rosemary, juniper berry, eucalyptus, lemongrass, ginger, black pepper.
Shelf Life: 2 years
Safety: Grapefruit is mildly phototoxic and topical use should be limited to 4%.
Litsea Cubeba
Litsea Cubeba Oil
Aromas: zesty fragrance of lemongrass combined with hints of sweet, fruity undertones.
Main actions: anti-baterial, anti-spasmodic, analgesic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-viral, sedative, anti-anxienty, anti-despressant, insect repellant, anti-convulsant.
Mood: Uplifting, energizing, mood-enhancing, stress relief, mental clarity
Shelf Life: 2 - 3years
Safety: It is a strong sensitizer, avoid use on broken or sensitive skin. It may affect diabetes.
Cypress
Coriander
Ravensara
Melissa
Cedarwood
Clary Sage
Rose Geranium
Eucalyptus Blue Gum
Catnip / Catmint
Tea Tree
Frankincense
Ylang - Ylang
Patchuoli
Ginger
Copaiba
Clove
Vanilla
Rosemary
Red Pine
Cistus
Opopanax
Aromas: Deep, resinous and woody. The aroma shares some similarity to that of Myrrh Oil.
Shelf Life: 3-4 years
Caution: Should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It is also advisable to avoid it if you have bleeding disorders or are on anticoagulant medications.
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