Essential Oils

Cinnamon Leaf is a highly aromatic, warming, and spicy oil that works wonderfully to cleanse and purify the air, killing germs and bacteria. It calms the respiratory tract, nervous system and eases symptoms of colds and influenza. Use as a room freshener during the holiday months.

Cistus has a rich, warm and spicy aroma. It has been used as a skin rejuvenator, for treating infected wounds, skin ulcers, bronchitis, coughs, colds, as a fumigant when the infectious illness is around, and as an ambient aroma to facilitate meditation.

Citronella is credited for its therapeutic properties as an antiseptic, deodorant, insecticide, and parasitic. Citronella is a good natural insect repellent and can be used in dog shampoo to kill fleas. It is helpful with colds, flu, minor infections and has deodorizing qualities.

Sage has a woody, green, and herbaceous aroma. It is best known for reducing emotional stress, depression, and pre-menstrual tension. It has estrogen-like properties making it useful for remedies for menopause, hot flashes, and as an aphrodisiac.

The fresh, sweet, citrus aroma of Clementine is known to calm anxiety and feelings of panic. Relaxing, its aroma fills the room with calm and uplifts without energizing. It is often said to help treat insomnia.

Clove bud has a deliciously spicy, woody, and warm aroma. It is often used in formulations for dental care such as mouthwashes. It is used throughout Chinese medicine to help with skin infections, digestive issues, intestinal parasites, toothaches, nausea, and bronchitis. It is a very potent oil and can cause skin irritations if not used correctly. Its properties include analgesic, antibacterial, anticlotting, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, carminative, expectorant, insecticide, and stimulant.

Coriander has a warm, sweet, and spicy aroma. It is most well known for culinary but is effective for digestive issues, arthritis, fatigue, exhaustion, stiffness, and stomach cramps. This oil has a warming effect that is helpful for alleviating muscle aches and pain related to rheumatism, arthritis, and muscle spasms and strains. When diffused, it is said to help with stress, anxiety, and insomnia. It can also be a beneficial addition to skin formulations as it helps balance oily skin and clear blackheads.

Cumin has a spicy, musky, and nutty aroma. It is used in formulations for a massage to assist with poor circulation and lymphatic congestion. In Ayurvedic medicine, Cumin is used for digestive issues such as gas, spasms, and indigestion and for the nervous system to help with headaches, migraines, nervous exhaustion, and insomnia. Its properties include antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, and digestive.

Cypress has a fresh, light, airy, woody aroma. It is known for its ability to relieve stress and is emotionally comforting and increases concentration. Externally, it can assist with varicose veins, detoxification of the body, minimizing signs of cellulite, and circulation in general when used in massage or the bath. It is used in skincare formulations as an astringent for oily hair and skin. Its properties include antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, sedative, and tonic.

Davana has an interesting aroma in that is it is sweet, fruity, woody, and rich but has an adaptive smell when combined with other essential oils or on the skin. Because of this adaptive aroma, it is commonly used in blends and perfume formulations. Its properties include antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, disinfectant, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, and sedative.

Dill has a fresh, grassy, warm, and herbaceous aroma. It is used in aromatherapy work to aid the digestive system, promote relaxation and sleep, and repel insects. It is very similar to Caraway in smell and the two are often substituted for each other in blends and in culinary preparations.

Elemi has a soft, floral, lemony aroma. Used by the Egyptians in embalming, Elemi is indicated to help with diarrhea, bronchitis, and ulcers. It is used within aromatherapy work to stimulate the immune system and treat respiratory problems. It can cause skin irritation and is, therefore, most commonly used in inhalation and other non-topical formulations. Its properties include analgesic, antiseptic, antiviral, expectorant, fungicidal, regulatory, stimulant, and tonic.

Eucalyptus has a clear, sharp, herbaceous, and camphorous aroma. Eucalyptus is cleansing, purifying, invigorating, and balancing. It is great for use in facial steam and clears congested and blemished skin. It has a cooling and deodorizing effect on the body, helping reduce fevers, migraines, and malaria. Eucalyptus oil is also very helpful in supporting the immune system (particularly the respiratory tract), as well as reducing headaches or muscular pains.

Fennel has a sweet, distinctive licorice-like aroma and is known to ease stress, aid in digestion and bruises, relieve gas and indigestion, and has a mild sedative effect while still uplifting. In skincare, Fennel is used to help with dull and oily complexions and is good for mature skin. It is known to be analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, and vermifuge.

Fir Needle has a crisp, clean, woody, evergreen aroma that is uplifting, warming, and calming. It is commonly used in aromatherapy and natural product formulations to treat bronchial congestion/infection and arthritis as well as other respiratory issues such as coughs, colds, fevers, and flus. Fir Needle is also commonly used in formulations for perfume, shaving creams and air fresheners.

Fragonia has a light, cineolic, floral, spicy aroma with hints of citrus. It is said to be very emotionally balancing and uplifting, commonly being used for people with signs of depression. It is also said to be used for respiratory infections, pain relief, excess candida, and muscle and joint pain, and immune support due to its very effective antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Many aromatherapists use it as a replacement for Tea Tree as it has similar if not more effective properties.