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Geranium has a strong floral aroma. It can be beneficial for menstrual, menopausal, and infertility problems as it said to be hormonally and emotionally balancing. It is said to be helpful for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and shingles. Emotionally, it is known to relieve anxiety, agitation, and nervous fatigue. Geranium also repels insects and is a good addition to insect repellent formulations.

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.

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.

Tangerine has a tangy yet sweet orange-y aroma. It is an energizing oil while simultaneously promoting tranquility and a sense of well-being and is often included in blends used to help calm tension, anxiety, and insomnia. In skincare, it helps balance oily skin and is said to help reduce cellulite.

Black Pepper has a spicy, strong peppery aroma. It helps stimulates the circulatory system and can be used in massage blends to help relieve pain caused by arthritis, sprains, and joint stiffness. It is also said to help increase alertness and memory and is sometimes used to help relieve congestion and flu symptoms. Black pepper is known to be antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, digestive, and stimulant.

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.

Our Essential Oil Guide was created to give a deeper look at aromatherapy, essential oils, and essential oil safety tips. At Plantlife, we take great pride in providing 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils and take special care to select only the purest, highest quality oils as we believe in the healing benefits of aromatherapy that essential oils provide.

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.

Ho Wood has a bright, woody, floral aroma similar to Rosewood. It is mainly used in perfumery as a substitute for Rosewood as it is a more renewable resource. Its properties include antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, and bactericidal.

Turmeric has been used for centuries throughout ayurvedic medicine as well as a spice for flavoring food. This popular root is steam distilled into an essential oil to be used for its strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric has also been used as a dye for its beautiful yellow, orange color. When diffused or inhaled, this essential oil can promote stress relief. The warm aroma of Turmeric adds a great spicy note to any essential oil blend and works well in blends for inflammation, detoxing, massage, and balancing.

Guaiac Wood has a warm, fresh, smoky aroma with a sweetish afternote and almost roselike. It is commonly used in perfumes and cosmetics as it has a strong pleasant aroma that lasts. It has been said to help with issues such as gout, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and in massage, helps with circulation. It is sometimes used in skin formulations for its antioxidant properties that help rejuvenate and protect the skin from free radicals as well as helps boost the immune system. Its properties include is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, and diuretic.

Vetiver has a subtle but sweet, smoky, resin-like aroma. It is very grounding, balancing, and relaxing for the mind and body. It acts as a fixative for other aromas, making it a good oil to use in blends. In skincare, it is helpful for oily skin and acne.

Juniper Berry has a woodsy aroma that is uplifting and strengthening. Native Americans used it to purify the air. It is useful to aid healing from colds and flu. It can also be used as an astringent for the skin and hair and in anti-cellulite massage blends.

Thyme has a warm and herbaceous aroma. Because of its disinfectant and antiseptic properties, it is often included in household cleaners as well as in pharmaceuticals. It is said to help rejuvenate the nerves, sharpen memory and concentration, and help combat exhaustion and depression.

Star Anise has a strong, spicy, licorice-like aroma. It is used in aromatherapy to help balance hormones during menopause and to cool hot flashes, as well as help relieve coughing, colic, cramping, hiccups, and indigestion. Commonly used throughout the flavoring industry for cough syrups, cough drops, and liqueurs.