Daucus Carota Scent description: Sweet, earthy aroma, somewhat pungent. Carrot seed essential oil blends well with bergamot, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, neroli, orange, petitgrain and rosemary. Uses: Carrot seed is detoxifying and is used to relieve skin problems. It is particularly effective in relieving dry skin and helping to restore elasticity. Carrot seed can be [...]
Elettaria Cardamomum Scent description: Cardamom essential oil has a warm, sweet and spicy scent. It blends well with coriander, geranium, juniper berry, lemon and myrtle. Uses: Cardamom can be used to aid digestion, ease coughs and relieve muscle spasms. It’s also a bacteria fighter and can relieve swelling and irritation that results from inflammation. Cardamom [...]
Melaleuca Leucadendra Scent description: Fresh, somewhat fruity camphor-like aroma. Cajeput blends well with bergamot, cardamom, geranium, lavender, rose, thyme and nutmeg. Uses: Cajeput essential oil is helpful in treating oily skin, asthma, bronchitis and rheumatism. It improves mood, increases resistance to infections and is considered a good oil to use for unwinding and relieving achy [...]
Citrus Bergamia Scent description: A light, fruity citrus oil. The fragrance is a refreshing citrus but slightly spicy, uplifting yet mellow. Bergamot oil blends well with other scents such as chamomile, lavender, lemon, neroli and ylang ylang. Uses: Bergamot is an antiseptic. It destroys odor causing bacteria, viruses and fungi. Bergamot is used as a [...]
Styrax Tonkinensis Scent description: Sweet, warm, vanilla-like aroma. Benzoin is an uplifting essential oil with soothing properties. Uses: Benzoin essential oil is used in skin creams to improve skin elasticity. Relieves itching and chapped skin. In a massage oil, Benzoin can be used to treat lung and sinus infections. It has also been known to [...]
Laurus Nobilis Scent description: Pungent, strong and spicy aroma. Uses: Bay is used to stimulate lymph and blood circulation. Relieves sinus and lung congestion. Used for colds, insomnia and rheumatism. Precautions: Could cause skin irritation. May have a slightly narcotic effect. Should not be used if pregnant.
Ocimum Basilicum Scent description: Sweet and spicy, a licorice-like aroma. Basil blends well with Clary sage, geranium, lavender, neroli and bergamot. Uses: Basil essential oil is used to combat fatigue and loss of concentration. Can be used in a massage blend to relieve muscle aches and pains. It also relieves sinus congestion and head colds. [...]
Pimpinella Anisum Scent description: A rich, sweet aroma. Anise blends well with cardamom, cedarwood, coriander and mandarin. Uses: Anise essential oil is used to relieve muscle aches, coughs, bronchitis and indigestion
Angelica Archangelica Scent description: A spicy, long lasting musky aroma. Angelica blends well with citrus oils, patchouli, frankincense and clary sage. Uses: Angelica can be used in a massage oil to aid digestion or upset stomach. It also relieves coughing. Angelica can be used to calm nervousness and combat depression. Precautions: Use with caution or [...]