Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha Botanical Name Commiphora myrrha Essence Strength, Stability and Meditation Function Myrrh was used as part of worship in ancient Egypt. It offers a sense of strength, stability and courage. It eases fear and facilitates meditation. It is a base note and has a grounding effect on the psyche. It revitalizes the skin [...]

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  Manuka, Leptospermum Scoparium Botanical Name Leptospermum Scoparium Essence Strong, Anti-microbial Activity Function This oil is wild harvested from New Zealand and has a strong camphoraceous scent similar to tea tree. It possesses anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, anti-allergenic properties. Useful for skin and hair care, acne, improves skin irritations, body and foot odour, oral hygiene. [...]

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  Lime, Citrus medica Botanical Name Citrus medica, Citrus Aurantifolia Essence Stimulating & Refreshing Function This crisp citrus scent uplifts and refreshes the senses. Helps alleviate depression, anxiety, stimulates a tired mind. Builds the immune system and helps with coughs, colds, respiratory congestion. Stimulates digestion, astringent for greasy skin. Usage Massage – 10-15 drops/60 ml [...]

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  Lemon, Citrus limonum Botanical Name Citrus limonum Essence Refreshing and Clean Function A familiar fresh, clean fragrance used for calming the emotions. Stimulates mental activity, increasing concentration/memory. Excellent antibacterial, disinfectant properties that can be used to soothe throat infections. Use for oily hair and skin. Usage Bath – 5-6 drops mixed in a carrier [...]

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  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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