Essential Oils

Litsea has a citrusy, fresh aroma with slight vegetative notes. It may be useful for depression when inhaled as it is very calming and relaxing. Along with its ability to help repel insects, Litsea can also be helpful in skincare for oily and acne-prone skin types. In Chinese medicine, it is used to aid with lower back pain, chills, headaches, and muscle pain. It is included in many air fresheners, deodorants, and toiletries for its antibacterial, deodorizing, and disinfectant properties.

Mandarin has a sweet, citrus-y aroma that is an excellent addition to blends intended to promote calm, relaxation, and well-being. It is a mild essential oil making it good to use in formulations meant for children. It is helpful for oily skin and hair, as a toner, and helps to reduce cellulite. In Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, Mandarin is used to help treat insomnia, acne, dull skin, spots, oily skin, scars, stress, and wrinkles.

Marjoram has a warm, spicy aroma. It is considered a strong sedative and helpful for anxiety, stress, and insomnia. It has anti-spasmodic properties and can help relieve muscle pain, cramps, headaches, migraines, and stiffness.

Mugwort is also known as Armoise and has a fresh and green aroma. It is often associated with meditation and dreaming. When diffused, it promotes a calming, tranquil feel and soothing, peaceful feelings. In Ayurvedic medicine, Mugwort is said to be helpful for feelings of unease, and with acupuncture, helps build and strengthen chi.

Myrrh has a rich, earthy, woody, and balsamic aroma. It has powerful antiseptic and astringent properties and is good for wound healing, clearing mucus, chronic bronchitis, and is a helpful addition to mouthwashes. It strengthens the immune system and has an overall beneficial effect on the digestive system. Myrrh is often burned during yoga and meditation as it is said to awaken and excite the upper chakras.

Myrtle has a fresh scent that is slightly camphoraceous. In ancient times Myrtle was used for remedying sore throats, coughs, and respiratory issues. When diffused, it helps with alleviating the effects of stress as well as is a great mood booster. Further, it is also said to be effective in treating thyroid-related problems and possesses antiseptic properties that are very effective in the treatment of skin wounds and other skin conditions.

Neroli has a lovely floral, citrus aroma. It is useful in formulations intended to aid with anxiety, depression, fear, stress, and shock, and uplift the spirits as it is very relaxing and calming. This calming effect is also helpful for calming the digestive tract and can aid with intestinal spasms, and diarrhea. Neroli’s sedative effects are also useful in sleeping formulations for insomnia. It is a balancing oil for the skin and hair and can help control the overproduction of sebum. It makes an excellent addition to skincare formulations as it is one of the best oils for the face because it helps regenerate skin cells and can help prevent scarring and stretch marks.

Niaouli has a slightly sweet, fresh, camphoraceous aroma. Because of its strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties, it is useful during the cold season to treat head and chest colds and can help relieve skin conditions like psoriasis and acne, as well as help quickly heal wounds and burns. As a disinfectant, it is useful for washing wounds, clearing up ulcers, blemishes, acne, boils, cuts, burns, insect bites, and acting as a decongestant on oily skin. Niaouli is also said to help in increasing concentration and clearing the head while lifting spirits.

Nutmeg has an aroma that is spicy, nutty, and warm. It helps in stimulating heart and blood circulation, activating the mind, and helps fight chronic vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. It also encourages appetite and averts constipation and because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it aids in relieving pain, especially muscular aches and pains as well as rheumatism.

Oakmoss has a dry, earthy, bark-like aroma. Primarily used in perfumes and fragrances as it adds a deep earthy note and rich undertones. It is inhaled to assist with headaches and sinus infections as well as other respiratory issues. Oakmoss is typically used in spiritual practices as it is said to bring depth, visualize past wounds or hurts, and increase prosperity.

Oregano has a spicy, camphorous aroma. Due to high carvacrol and thymol content, it is considered to be "nature's cure-all" and is reputed to have potent antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and anti-parasitic properties. In topical applications, it can be used to treat itching, skin infections, cuts, wounds, and due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is effective against swelling and pain.

Palmarosa has a sweet, floral, rosy, and herbaceous aroma. It is known to be antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal as well as an effective insect repellent. In skin care formulations, it can be helpful for balancing oily and dry skin and aiding in cell regeneration, especially for aged and wrinkled skin. It is said to calm the nervous system and aid in the release of anger and grief.

Parsley Herb has a spicy, warm, green aroma. Mainly used in the flavoring industry but also can be used in cosmetics and perfumes, particularly men’s cologne. It is said to be good for digestion, flatulence, indigestion, and cellulite.

A nostalgic scent for many, Patchouli is heavy, sweet, and spicy. It is relaxing, soothing, and is believed to be an aphrodisiac. Patchouli oil helps heal infections and insect bites and lessens stress-related problems and addictions. It is great for balancing acne-prone, inflamed, cracked, or mature skin. Patchouli also aids in the treatment of oily skin, hair, scalp disorders, eczema, and wrinkles.

Peppermint has a fresh, minty, sweet, herbaceous aroma. Its healing application extends to nervous disorders, the respiratory tract, muscle aches and pains, and skin problems. It is not only very refreshing but stimulating as well. Aromatherapists use Peppermint in treating asthma, nausea, colic, cramps, colds, fevers, fainting, headaches, mental fatigue, flatulence, and nausea. Peppermint may also help certain emotional conditions, such as depression, shock, migraines, nervous stress, vertigo, and faintness. It is useful in general respiratory disorders as well, whether they are caused by microbes or allergies. Peppermint is known to relieve pain from toothaches, rheumatism, neuralgia, muscular pains, and painful menstrual cycles, due to its effects on the circulatory system.

Petitgrain has a fresh, floral, citrus-y aroma. In skincare, it is recommended to help with various skin problems including balancing greasy skin and hair, toning the skin, and assisting with acne and excessive perspiration. It is calming, uplifting, and mildly sedating and can help with depression, relaxing the mind, and relieving stress and anxiety.