![]() | BergamotBotanical Name – Citrus bergamia Botanical Family – Rutaceae (citrus) Plant Origin – Italy, Morocco Skin Types – Bergapten-free bergamot is suitable for most skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, fear, anger, negative thoughts, and mental fatigue. Bergamot is known for its mood-lifting qualities. Medical Properties – Antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory Key Constituents – d-limonene, terpinene, linalyl acetate, geraniol, nerol |
![]() | FrankincenseBotanical Name – Boswellia carterii Botanical Family – Burseraceae (resinous trees and shrubs) Plant Origin – Somalia, Oman, Yemen Skin Types – Suitable for most skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps to enhance mental perception, spirituality, and soothes the spirit. Medical Properties – Anticatarrhal, anticancer, antidepressant, antiseptic, antitumoral, and immune-stimulant. Key Constituents – L-limonene, myrcene, sabinene, incensol, borneol, olibanol |
![]() | GeraniumBotanical Name – Pelargonium graveolens Botanical Family – Geraniaceae Plant Origin – South Africa Skin Types – Suitable for most skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Relieves anxiety, depression, stress, hormonal imbalance Medical Properties – Antidepressant, antiseptic, antibacterial, diuretic Key Constituents – Citronellol, geraniol, linalol, nerol, geranyl formate, butyrates, menthone |
![]() | GingerBotanical Name – Zingaber officinale Botanical Family – Zingiberaceae Plant Origin – China, West Indies Skin Types – Suitable for most skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Stimulant and aphrodisiac Medical Properties – Antispetic, stimulant, tonic, colds, sinusitis, rheumatism Key Constituents – Zingiberene, camphene, l-limonene, citronellol, linalol, butanal |
![]() | HelichrysumBotanical Name – Helichrysum italicum Botanical Family – Asteraceae (Aster-Daisy Family) Plant Origin – Bosnia Cosmetic Use – Acne, dermatitis, scar tissue, bruises, burns, boils, insect bites, cuperose, mature, sun-damaged skin Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive and mature skin. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – uplifting, helps one move forward in life, nervous exhaustion, stress, helps with detoxification from drugs, including nicotine Medical Properties – Antibacterial, anticatarrhal, anticoagulant, antioxidant, antispasmodic, antiviral, expectorant, and mucolytic Key Constituents – neryl acetate, italidione, b-diketone, b-caryophyllene, l-limonene, a-pinene, geraniol, eugenol |
![]() | Juniper BerryBotanical Name – Juniperus osteosperma and/or J. scopulorum Botanical Family – Cupressaceae (conifer – cypress) Plant Origin – Utah Cosmetic Use – Acne, eczema, dandruff, greasy hair, cellulite, itchy skin, varicose veins, dermatitis Skin Types – Suitable for most skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps with depression, energy, elevates one’s spiritual awareness Medical Properties – Antiseptic, digestive cleanser/stimulant, astringent, cleanser, diuretic Key Constituents – Alpha-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, camphor, l-limonene, bornyl acetate |
![]() | LavenderBotanical Name – Lavandula angustifolia Botanical Family – Labiatae (mint) Plant Origin – France, Idaho, Utah Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps with anxiety, hysteria, and balancing the body Medical Properties – Analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, sedative, regenerative Key Constituents – Linalol, lavendulol, geraniol, nerol, d-limonene, camphene, octanon, camphor |
![]() | LemonBotanical Name – Citrus limon Botanical Family – Rutaceae (citrus) Plant Origin – California, Italy Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Can be photosensitizing – best to apply at night. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps with anxiety, energy, memory improvement. Medical Properties – Anticancer, antidepressant, antiseptic, antifungal, antioxidant, antiviral Key Constituents – d-limonene, citral, citronellal, neral, geranial, heptanal, bergaptole |
![]() | LemongrassBotanical Name – Cymbopogon citratus Botanical Family – Gramineae (grasses) Plant Origin – Southeast Asia Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps raise psychic awareness, reduces stress, and sedating Medical Properties – Analgesic, antibacterial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic Key Constituents – Geranial, neral, farnesal, geraniol, borneol, nerol, linalol, citronellol |
![]() | MyrrhBotanical Name – Commiphora myrrha Botanical Family – Burseraceae (resinous trees and shrubs) Plant Origin – Somalia Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Promotes spiritual awareness and uplifting Medical Properties – Anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antiseptic Key Constituents – Lindestrene, humulene, bergamotene, furanodione, l-limonene, myrcene |
![]() | NiaouliBotanical Name – Melaleuca quinquenervia viridiflora (MQV) Botanical Family –Myrtaceae Plant Origin – Australia, Madagascar Skin Types – Great for sensitive skin. If oxidized, Niaouli may cause sensitization or irritation. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Aids in concentration, clears the mind Cosmetic Properties – strong tissue regenerator, effective against acne, improves dull and oily skin Medical Properties – antibacterial, antiseptic, immune stimulant, expectorant, decongestant, anti-allergenic, endocrine tonic Key Constituents – 1,8 cineol, l-limonene, a-thuyene, citronellol, geraniol, linalool Safety – Care must be taken when using Niaouli around asthmatics. |
![]() | PeppermintBotanical Name – Mentha piperita Botanical Family – Labiatae (mint) Plant Origin – North America Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps with anger, depression, fatigue, headaches, memory Medical Properties – Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic Key Constituents – Menthol, pulegone, jasmone, l-limonene, menthyl acetate, terpinen, linalol |
![]() | Roman ChamomileBotanical Name – Chamaemelum nobile, formerly Anthemis nobilis Botanical Family – Compositae (daisy) Plant Origin – Egypt, Utah Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps with anxiety, insomnia Medical Properties – Strong digestive stimulant, antispasmodic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory Key Constituents – Terpinene, sabinene, camphene, farnesol, nerolidol, isobutyl angelate |
![]() | RosemaryBotanical Name – Rosmarinus officinalis Botanical Family – Labiatae (mint) Plant Origin – France, Tunisia, USA Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps with depression, headache, fatigue, fluid retention, hair loss Medical Properties – Antispetic, anticancer, anticatarrhal, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial Key Constituents – Cineol, humulene oxide, l-limonene, myrcene, thujone, verbenon, borneol, terpineol, linalol Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid if you have epilepsy. |
![]() | SandalwoodBotanical Name – Santalum album Botanical Family – Santalaceae (sandalwood) Plant Origin – India, Indonesia Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps to balance emotions, enhances meditation by opening the third eye Medical Properties – Analgesic, antidepressant, sedative, antitumor, aphrodisiac, astringent Key Constituents – Santalol, santalenes, teresantalal |
![]() | Sweet OrangeBotanical Name – Citrus sinensis Botanical Family – Rutaceae (citrus) Plant Origin – Sicily, Israel, Spain, USA Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps with anxiety, depression, shock, nervous tension, improves one’s mood Medical Properties – Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antipspasmodic, detoxifier Key Constituents – d-limonene, myrcene |
![]() | Tea TreeBotanical Name – Melaleuca alternifolia Botanical Family – Myrtaceae (Myrtle) Plant Origin – Australia Cosmetic Use – Acne, oily hair, dermatitis Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Builds strength Medical Properties – Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, immune-stimulant Key Constituents – g-terpinene, terpinene-4-ol, a-terpineol |
![]() | Virginia CedarwoodBotanical Name – Juniperus virginiana Botanical Family –Cupressaceae Plant Origin – USA Cosmetic Use – Acne, various skin diseases, oily skin, dermatitis, insect bites Skin Types – Suitable for most skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Helps to increase memory, stabilizes emotions, and relieves depression, tension, and aggression. Medical Properties – Antiseptic, antifungal, anti-infectious, astringent, diuretic, sedative Key Constituents – a-pinene, d-limonene, a-cedrene, b-cedrene Avoid during pregnancy. |
![]() | Ylang YlangBotanical Name – Cananga odorata Botanical Family – Annonaceae Plant Origin – Phillippines Cosmetic Use – dry skin, balances oil production, corrects dry skin Skin Types – Suitable for all skin types. Aromatic & Emotional Effects – Relaxing, helps reverse fatigue, euphoric, mood-lifting Medical Properties – Antispasmodic, sedative, tonic, antidepressant, antiseptic Key Constituents – b-caryophyllene, germacrene-D, a-farnesene, humulene, benzyl acetate, methyl salicylate & benzoate, linalol, geraniol, farnesol |