Essential Oil List Use and Care of Essential Oils Aromatherapy/Essential Oils Product list

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Allspice Berry: It’s fragrance provides a spicy scent in potpourris. The oil is also used to flavor beverages, candy, condiments and baked goods. Aromatherapy: warming, cheering, sense enhancing. (Avoid use in the sun) Anise: Anise is best known for giving licorice candy and chewing gum their distinct flavor. Anise is added to perfumes for a rich, sweet fragrance. Aromatherapy: cheering, sense enhancing, mildly euphoric. Basil: Basil has a wide range of culinary uses. It’s floral, spicy odor is also excellent for use in perfumes. Aromatherapy: clarifying, uplifting, energizing, strengthening, refreshing. (Avoid using in sun or if pregnant) Bay: Bay is often used in hair treatments to stimulate the scalp. It has a powerful, spicy, sweet aroma and is used to produce bay rum fragrance. Aromatherapy: relaxing, calming, warming. Bergamont: Comes from an uncommon citrus fruit. It’s fruity, floral scent is excellent when used as a room spray. Aromatherapy: uplifting, normalizing, confidence building. (Avoid using in the sun) Camphor: Commonly used in scenting detergents, soaps,, disinfectants, deodorants, room sprays and other household products: Aromatherapy: clarifying, energizing. (Not for internal consumption) Cassia (Cinnamon): This oil gives the distinct spicy flavor of cinnamon bark. It is used to flavor every kind of food as well as toothpaste, mouthwash and chewing gum. WARNING: Cinnamon is very irritating to the sk in and can cause an allergic reaction with repeated use. Aromatherapy: euphoric, energizing, warming. (Avoid using in the sun) Cedarwood: Known for its woody balsamic aroma. It is used in perfumery to add body and a warm note to any blend. Cedarwood can also be applied to the inside of a wood chest for a cedarwood scent. Aromatherapy: harmonizing, calming anxiety easing, strengthening. (Not for internal consumption) Celery Seed: Gives a spicy, warm flavor used to enhance flavor in soups, sauces, vegetable juices, meats and pickles. This oil can also be used in minute quantities in perfumery. Aromatherapy: nourishing, warming. Chamomile, Roman: Often used in perfumery. It blends well with bergamot, jasmine, neroli and clary sage lending a warm, fresh note when added in small quantities. Aromatherapy: relaxing, replenishing. Chamomile, Wild (Ormenis): Used diluted in vegetable oil to condition and bring out highlights in blond hair. In perfumes, it provides a long lasting sweet undertone. Aromatherapy: calming, soothing, nurturing, relaxing. (Not for internal consumption) Cinnamon Leaf: Used to flavor spiced fruits, baked goods, pickles and candy. The flavor and aroma are more reminiscent of cloves than cinnamon. It provides a hot, spicy and somewhat bitter flavor. Aromatherapy: refreshing vitalizing. Citronella: Known for its lemony, grassy aroma. It is used for scenting room and outdoor sprays as well as household products. Aromatherapy: purifying, vitalizing. Clary Sage: Blends well with a wide variety of essential oils for perfumery with a sweet spicy scent. Aromatherapy: centering, visualizing. (Avoid use if pregnant) Clove Bud: Used in mouthwash, toothpaste, chewing gum and dental preparations. It is useful int he kitchen for both sweet and savory dishes. The oil has a powerful spicy-fruity aroma. WARNING: Clove oil is highly irritating, avoid cont act with your skin. Aromatherapy: warming, sense enhancing. (Avoid using if pregnant) Eucalyptyus: Commonly used to scent topical preparations such as liniments and salves. It also serves as a flavoring in cold and cough products such as inhalants, cough drops and syrups. Aromatherapy: purifying, invigorating, cooling. (Not approved for internal consumption) Fennel, Sweet: Fennel is a sweet, warm-spicy, aromatic oil for both flavoring and fragrance. Fennel is used extensively in imitation maple extracts, candy, anisette liqueur, baked goods and desserts. Aromatherapy: restorative, warming, invigorating. (Known as a skin irritant, dilute well before use. Avoid using if pregnant or epileptic) Fir Needle: Fresh spicy scent. A few drops on a light bulb, in the carpet, or through a diffuser will evoke the thick fir forests of the high country. During the holidays, the oil will fill a room with the festive aroma of a freshly cut Christmas tree. Frankincense: Sweet-woody peppery fragrance. Frankincense is used extensively for incense and fine perfumery. Aromatherapy: calming, restorative, gently clarifying, visualizing, meditative. (Not for internal consumption) Geranium: Delightfully sweet scent. An important ingredient in all types of fragrances, it has a powerful leafy-rose aroma with minty undertones. It is also used in skin care products for both its fragrance and astringent cleansing prope rties. Aromatherapy: balancing, normalizing. Ginger: An important culinary oil with a spicy-woody flavor. It is used to flavor fruit dishes, cookies, cakes, condiments, meats and fish, liqueurs, and soft drinks, especially ginger ale. Aromatherapy: warming, strengthening, anchoring. Grapefruit: Citrus aroma and flavor. Grapefruit can be used as a flavoring in candy, frozen desserts, baked goods and carbonated beverages. Aromatherapy: balancing, refreshing, cheering. (Avoid using in sun) Jasmine Absolute: A very powerful fragrance with a full, rich, honey-like sweetness. The fragrance of jasmine is a component in so many perfumes that there is an old saying “No perfume without jasmine.” A tiny amount will go a long way. Aromatherapy: calming, relaxing, sensual, exotic, romantic. Lavender: A classic scent for perfume and a wide array of skin and hair products. It has a sweet balsamic, floral aroma. It is occasionally used as a flavoring in chewing gum, fruit flavors, candy and beverages. Aromatherapy: balancing, soothing, gently clarifying, normalizing. Lemon: Used widely in beauty care. This oil is cold pressed from the rind; three dozen lemons are used to produce each ½ ounce. Aromatherapy: energizing, uplifting,, refreshing, cheering. (A known skin irritant, dilute well before using on skin. Avoid use in sun) Lemongrass: A cleanser for oil skin and used in shampoo to add luster to the hair. It has a powerful citrus aroma and is a preferred fragrance in room and outdoor sprays, soaps and detergents. Aromatherapy: vitalizing, cleansing (A known skin irritant, dilute well before using on skin) Lime: Dozens of limes are needed to produce ½ oz of oil Uses of the oil include beverages, sherbet and hard candy. Aromatherapy: equalizing, refreshing, cheering (Avoid use in sun) Marjoram, Wild: Useful in massage oil for sensitive skin. (Marjoram hortensis, called sweet marjoram, is the commonly used cooking spice - wild marjoram is used in aromatherapy and body care). Aromatherapy: purifying, clearing, strengthening. (Do not use if pregnant. Not recommended for internal consumption) Melissa: Produced from the herb lemon balm. It takes up to 600 pounds of fresh lemon balm plants to yield one ounce of oil. The oil has a lemony aroma and sharp, floral-lemon flavor. Aromatherapy: relaxing, calming. (A known skin irritant, dilute well before using on skin) Myrrh: One of the oldest known perfume materials. Mentioned 3,700 years ago, myrrh has a long history of use as incense, especially with frankincense during the Christmas season. Aromatherapy: centering, visualizing, meditative. (Not recommended for internal consumption. Do not use if pregnant) Neroli: Distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. Neroli has a refreshing spicy aroma. It is one of the most widely used floral oils in perfumery. Neroli is also used in preparations such as massage oils, skin creams, and ba th oils. Aromatherapy: centering, calming, soothing, exotic, sensual. Nutmeg: Contains the characteristic flavor and fragrance of nutmeg spice. It is used in cooking as a replacement for the spice. One or two drops are sufficient in most recipes. It is also used in men’s fragrances and spicy perfumes. Aromatherapy: centering calming, soothing, exotic, sensual Orange, Sweet: One of the most popular flavors in the world. Orange is widely used in foods of all types. In perfumery sweet orange is often used as the heart of floral blend. Aromatherapy: cheering, refreshing, uplifting. (Avoid use in the sun) Patchouli: A widely used fixative in perfumes. The very intense aroma is described as earth, rich, sweet, balsamic, woody and spicy. Aromatherapy: romantic, soothing, exotic, sensual. (Not recommended for internal consumption) Peppermint: A strong, cool, mint flavor. Peppermint oil is refreshing in both taste and aroma. A popular flavor in breath lozenges, toothpaste and mouthwash. Aromatherapy: vitalizing, refreshing, cooling. ( A skin irritant, dilute well before using on skin. Do not use if pregnant) Rose, Absolute: A sweet deep, long lasting aroma. Rose absolute is an economical alternative fragrance to rose otto essential oil. It is used extensively in medium and high priced perfumes of all types for its aroma and fixative qualitie s. Aromatherapy: romantic, creative, gently uplifting. (Do not use if pregnant) Rose Otto: A warm, intense, immensely rich fragrance. Rose oil is one of the oldest and best known of all essential oils. It is used in all types of perfumes to lend beauty and depth to the aroma. A drop or two in a massage, facial, or bath oil creates a luxurious, soothing experience. The oil is also used in skin creams, powders, and lotions. Aromatherapy: romantic, creative, gently cheering. (Do not use if pregnant) Rosemary: Used in hair care, fragrance, cooking and cosmetics. Brush on or wash into dark hair to condition and bring out highlights. Aromatherapy: clarifying, warming, invigorating. (Do not use if pregnant, epileptic or have high blood pressure) Rosewood: Also known as Bois de Rose. Rosewood is a spicy oil used to enliven the scent of dried flowers, soaps, lotions, and massage oils. Aromatherapy: gently strengthening, calming. (Not recommended for internal consumption) Sage: Used in cooking and scented products. There are many types of this common garden herb, all closely related coming from different parts of the world including France, Spain and Yugoslavia. Aromatherapy: warm, soothing, cheering. (Do not use if pregnant, epileptic or have high blood pressure) Sandalwood: Rare perfume used in ancient rituals as a spiritually purifying ointment. Sandalwood is a valuable fixative which blends well with other oils. It is a very mild oil suitable for dry skin. Aromatherapy: relaxing, centering, exotic, sensual. Spearmint: Energizing to the mind and body. Use in bath water for its refreshing effect. Make a facial steam of spearmint oil in a pot of boiling water to help cleanse and refine pores. Aromatherapy: refreshing, cooling, gently vitalizing. Tangerine: Great astringent (must be properly diluted) for oily skin. Tangerine is also a tasty addition to beverages and desserts. Aromatherapy: cheering, uplifting. (Avoid use in sun) Tea Tree: Delivers a warm, spicy, medicinal aroma. It is used in colognes and after shaves and as a scent in room sprays, antiseptics, gargles, shampoo, acne creams, soaps and other skin care products. Aromatherapy: cleansing, purifying, uplifting. (Not recommended for internal consumption. A known skin irritant, dilute before using on skin) Wintergreen: Fresh, cleansing mint flavor. WARNING: Harmful or fatal if taken internally - as little as one teaspoon can be fatal if ingested by a child. Aromatherapy: refreshing, bracing, invigorating. (Not recommended for internal consumption. A known skin irritant, dilute well before using on skin. Do not use if pregnant) Ylang Ylang: Means “flower of flowers.” Ylang Ylang is a richly fragrant oil, best used for body perfume and massage oil. Aromatherapy: sensual, euphoric. Ylang Ylang Extra: Distilled from the early morning picked flowers of the cananga tree. The first oil drawn off is the highest quality and is graded “Extra.” Ylang Ylang Extra has an intense, floral, jasmine-like aroma. It is used in ex otic and floral perfumes. Aromatherapy: romantic, alluring, exotic. *This is only a partial list of the oils currently available. We currently have access to the oils by Aura Cacia, Starwest Botanicals and Tisserand. Please do not hesitate to contact us either by e-mail or the Aromatherapy Discussion group if you have a product question or concern.