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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.

Borage seed oil is one of the richest sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid that is essential to keep skin supple. This highly nourishing oil also contains important vitamins and minerals that make it an effective skin rejuvenator for mature and premature aging skin. Borage seed oil also contains anti-inflammatory properties, making it a good choice for joint swelling and arthritis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Typically used for its aroma in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics, Cardamom offers a warm, spicy, and almost floral aroma. It is a stimulating yet soothing oil and is great for helping to refresh and uplift the mind and spirit when diffused. Cardamom has antibacterial, antiparasite and anti-infectious properties but it most well known as a spice used in cooking.

The ultimate essential oil set! Each bottle is 10 ml, 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oil. Set of 28 includes: Lavender, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Sweet Orange, Tangerine, Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lemon, Spearmint, Patchouli, Basil, Cinnamon Leaf, Citronella, Clove Bud, Fir Needle, Ylang Ylang, Sweet Marjoram, Nutmeg, Ginger, Geranium, Cedarwood, Lemon Eucalyptus, Allspice and Cassia. Comes boxed for easy gift giving.

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.

Chamomile Blue, or German Chamomile, has a fresh, sweet, and herbaceous aroma. It is widely used for pain and stress relief, healing wounds, and arthritic inflammations. It is a strong anti-inflammatory and is soothing for the nerves. It is very effective for skincare, acne, allergies, boils, burns and eczema, and many other types of skin diseases. It has a very low toxicity, therefore is excellent for use on children.

Hyssop has an earthy, woody, slightly sweet, and fruity aroma. It is traditionally used in diffusion and mist applications to help promote emotional and physical well being and promote a sense of relaxation and helps calm the nerves. When used in externally applications, it may help soothe dry and flaky skin. It is useful to include in formulations intended for dermatitis, minor cuts and bruises and diffusion blends for respiratory conditions. Its properties include anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, stimulant, and tonic.

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.

This blend contains pure essential oils that were considered sacred and used for anointing and other holy practices. To make an anointing oil, add 15-30 drops per one ounce carrier oil and apply to temples and neck.

Size: 10ml

Bay Leaf is steam distilled from the leaves and branches of the Bay tree. Its aroma is camphoraceous, herb-y, and warm. The dried leaves are commonly used as a culinary herb and the oil is included in massage formulations for muscular aches and pains such as arthritis and for aiding with poor circulation. It is also indicated to help with colds and virus infections and inhaled for respiratory support. Bay Leaf also has properties for controlling dandruff and promoting hair growth.

Cedar Leaf is native to Canada and part of Northern America. It was originally used by Native Americans for medicinal remedies and today is mainly used in homeopathic medicine due to its content of Thujone. Cedar Leaf is best used well diluted for topical use or for household cleaners and can add a great sage-like, woody aroma to blends.