Sweet Basil (
Ocimum basilicum) oil has a sweet, uplifting aroma, and is useful for headaches (including migraines), earaches,
flu symptoms, sinus congestion, depression, and fatigue. It also has a balancing effect on the nervous system and is considered an excellent nerve tonic.
Sweet Basil is credited with the ability to give the mind strength and clarity and as such is regarded as a useful study aid.
Sweet Basil essential oil is also quite useful in natural perfumery for its lasting sweetness and unique herbaceous/woody/balsamic undertones.
Origin - USA -
Steam distilled - from the leaves & tops -
Linalool Chemotype
- Therapeutic grade
- Top to middle note
- Sweet, spicy scent with a balsamic undertone
Lemon Eucalyptus (
Eucalyptus citriodora) (steam distilled) from Haiti (wild grown) has a refreshing and relaxing aroma. Due to its high citronella content it also acts as an insect repellent. Lemon Eucalyptus is also a good anti-fungal agent, and appears to have antibacterial, analgesic, sedative, and calming properties.
- Therapeutic grade
- Top note
- Fresh, camphorous, stimulating
- Cooling
- Repels insects
- Aromatherapy use - Antiseptic, immuno-stimulant,
anti-inflammatory, treats skin, ear, nose and throat problems,
lungs and coughs, urinary ailments, fevers, fatigue, arthritis
Rosemary - Essential Oil ct Cineole (Wild) (
Rosmarinus officinalis - 1,8 Cineole Chemotype) is a well known herb native to the Mediterranean region. Rosemary essential oil is used therapeutically in skin and hair care products as well as memory formulas and various liniments. This Rosemary essential oil is the chemotype 1,8 Cineole, especially useful against staph and strep bacteria. It is less camphorous than some other types of rosemary. It also has a lower ketone content than the Verbenone chemotype, thus it is considered a safer essential oil. Avoid use during pregnancy. Not for use by people with high blood pressure or a history of epilepsy.
Origin - Morocco -
Wild grown -
Steamed distilled - from the leaves
- Therapeutic grade
- Middle note
- Stimulant, antioxidant
- Fresh, herbaceous, evergreen scent
- Aromatherapy use - Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, general stimulant, improves circulation, treats rheumatic pains, dandruff, hair loss, earaches, useful for skin care
Lemon (
Citrus limonum) essential oil helps to lift the spirits with
its amazingly fresh, clean, zesty aroma. It is reputed to be a
powerful antibacterial and to have the ability to stimulate
production of white blood cells in the body, thus improving the
body's ability to defend against infections. Lemon essential oil is also used to improve
concentration and memory, strengthen circulation, support the
immune system, and counteract acidity in the body.
Origin - Italy -
Expeller pressed - from the peels
- Therapeutic grade
- Top note
- Has anti-infectious properties
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil has a wonderfully fresh, minty aroma and can be used for both aromatherapy and natural perfumery. Since its aroma strength is pronounced due to its menthol content, care should be taken with the amount used. Peppermint is useful in headache, digestive, respiratory and skin formulations.
This oil should not be used during pregnancy.
Origin - USA -
Steam distilled - from the leaves
- Therapeutic grade
- Top note
- Aromatherapy use - Analgesic, antiseptic, antibacterial,
astringent, decongestant, stimulant
