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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Oil

Aromas: Woody and earthy notes. It carries a hint of refreshing pine, reminiscent of the great outdoors

Main actions: anti-baterial, anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, diuretic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, astringent, decongestant, anti-rheumatic, vein tonic, deodorant.

Mood: Calming, grounding, uplifting, comforting, balancing.

Shelf Life: 2 - 3years

Safety: It should be used with caution by individuals with sensitive skin.

Coriander Oil

Aromas: Warm and sweet fragrance with hints of citrus and spice.

Main actions: Anti-baterial, Immune Support, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Depurative,digestive Tonic, Analgesic, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-depressant , Deodorant, Anti-Rheumatic, Cephalic, Energizing, Aphrodisiac.

Mood: Calming, Uplifting, Stress Relief, Anxiety-reduction, Confidence-boosting, Balancing.

Shelf Life: 2 - 3years

Safety: Considered safe

Ravensara Oil

Aromas: Fresh, medicinal scent characterized by its camphoraceous and slightly sweet aroma.

Main actions: Anti-bacterial, Expectorant, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Diuretic, Analgesic, Anti-allergenic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Anti-oxidant, Strengthening
Immuno-stimulant, Mucolytic, Stimulant, Energizing.

Mood: Uplifting, Calming, Energizing, Clarifying, Stress Relief, Anxiety-reduction, Mood-enchacing.

Shelf Life: 2 - 3years

Safety: Considered safe

Melissa Oil

Aromas: Citrusy aroma with sweet, herbaceous undertones.

Main actions: Analgesic,Anti-anxiety, Anti-bacterial, Anti-convulsant, Anti-depressant, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-viral, Immuno-stimulant
Sedative.

Mood: Calming, Uplifting, Stress Relief
Mood-enhancing, Soothing

Shelf Life: 2 - 3years

Safety: Have a potential drug interaction with thyroid medications. Do not use it during pregnancy.

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.