Jasmine, Jasminum grandiflorum Botanical Name Jasminum grandiflorum Essence The King of Flowers Function A soft popular floral that calms the nerves and warms the heart. Produces positive feelings of confidence. Stimulates creativity and is deeply relaxing. Eases impotency / frigidity and soothes menstrual pain. Hydrates dry skin and nourishes the skin cells. Has a [...]

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  Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi Botanical Name Citrus paradisi Essence Uplifting, Reviving & Euphoric Function This crisp citrus is a anti-depressant that helps with stress reduction by its uplifting and reviving effect. Helps with weight loss, cellulite, water retention, tonic effect on digestion, premenstrual tension. It may help with jet lag/helps relieve migraines. Usage Bath – [...]

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  Frankincense, Boswellia carteri Botanical Name Boswellia carteri Essence Soothing Comforting Peaceful Function The spicy aroma opens up the psychic centers/ritual oil used regularly during religious functions. Very effective at clearing up mucous and regulating its secretion. Soothing to the stomach and helps slow heavy menstruation. Balances oily skin. Usage Bath – 5-6 drops for [...]

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  Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens Blue Cypress, Callitris intratropica Botanical Name Cupressus sempervirens Essence Calming Soothing Healing Function This green woodsy aroma has a soothing effect on anger and calms talkative or irritable people. It is used to control excessive menstrual flow, bleeding, sweating. Useful for the circulatory system and the liver which helps the composition [...]

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  Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea Botanical Name Salvia sclarea Essence Warming, Relaxing and Hormone Balancer Function Clary Sage is an excellent pick-me-up for the nerves. It calms anxiety and panicky states and promotes a feeling of well being. It is a good hormone balancer and is therefore a good tonic for the womb. It strengthens [...]

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  Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum Botanical Name Cinnamomum zeylanicum Essence Rejuvenating Antiseptic Function This familiar warm aroma is a great rejuvenator, helping to alleviate exhaustion, depression, weakness. A powerful antiseptic used for respiratory ailments, resisting viral infections, colds and flu, helps ease breathing. Aids the circulatory system. Usage Best used in small amounts in a diffuser [...]

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    Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis Botanical Name Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), Blue Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilia) Essence A Traditional Remedy for Children Function Chamomile comes in a number of varieties. Two varieties popular in Aromatherapy are Roman and Blue (German). Chamomile is regarded as a very soothing oil. It eases tension, anxiety, anger and promotes relaxation [...]

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    Carrot Seed, Daucus carota Botanical Name Daucus carota Essence A Tonic for the Skin Function This popular skin care oil can nourish/revitalize/tone and tighten skin resulting in a vibrant facelift while encouraging new skin cell growth. Use to soften age spots, wrinkles. An aid to dermatitis, psoriasis, rashes and acne rosacea. Excellent purifier, [...]

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  Black Pepper, Piper nigrum Botanical Name Piper nigrum Essence Stimulating Strengthening Warming Function Black Pepper is very stimulating and strengthening to the nervous system. It eases frustration by providing stamina and warms the heart. A good oil to use before commencing sporting activities as it helps with muscular aches and pains by increasing blood [...]

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Birch (Sweet), Betula lanta Botanical Name Betula lanta Essence Purifying Function This intense, sweet, woody, wintergreen-like scent similar to root beer invigorates and refreshes the mind. An analgesic useful for inflamed tendons, arthritis, rheumatism, general muscle aches. Purifies the body by helping to release harmful toxins. As a diuretic this oil can help combat obesity, [...]

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