It provides a boost for the immune system and is a very useful for joint flexibility. Ir is also known for its calming effect hence the nickname “angelic oil.”

Angelica Root essential oil is a pale-yellow to orange-brown-coloured liquid. Its viscosity varies according to the root material used for distillation and the age of the essential oil. Beneath the peppery top note is a rich, somewhat herbaceous-earthy, woody base note of unique tenacity and great diffusive power. The base note is slightly musky-animal-like with a spicy undertone. Angelica root essential oil blends well with fennel, bergamot, tea tree, myrtle, conifer oils and grapefruit

It is used to fight sore throat and respiratory infections, fatigue, muscle aches and arthritis.

Fir needle essential oil has a distinctive and refreshing pine-forest fragrance. It blends well with oils including Cedarwood, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Niaouli, Lavender, Juniper, Lemon and Sage.

The prickly pear fruit contains numerous small black seeds from which the oil is extracted Barbary Fig is used for dry skin, anti-aging, and skin rejuvination.

Barbary fig is clear in color and has a slightly sweet aroma. It does blend well with rose hip seed oil, rose oil, tea tree, and lime.

It gives the mind strength and clarity while helping to combat fatigue. It also has the ability to treat nausea, motion sickness, cold and fever, indigestion, constipation, respiratory problems

Basil has a watery viscosity and is pale greenish-yellow in color. The aroma is clear, light and peppery and gives a sweet, green top note to blends. The essential oil comes from North Africa, Cypress, Seychelles and Europe. It blends well with many oils including bergamot,, cedarwood, ginger, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, and neroli.

Bergamot essential oil has antibacterial, deodorising, refreshing, soothing, and uplifting properties which when you are looking for an oil to help with depression, SAD (Seasonal Affected Disorder) or generally feeling just a bit off, lacking in self-confidence or feeling shy, then consider bergamot oil. It also has superb antiseptic qualities that are useful for skin complaints, such as acne, oily skin conditions, eczema and psoriasis and can also be used on cold sores, chicken pox and wounds. It has a powerful effect on stimulating the liver, stomach and spleen and has a superb antiseptic effect on urinary tract infections and inflammations such as cystitis.

The scent of the oil is basically citrus, yet fruity and sweet, with a warm spicy floral quality and is reminiscent of neroli as well as lavender oil. The color ranges from green to greenish-yellow and the oil has a watery viscosity. This oil is very versatile and blends with clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, mandarin, nutmeg, orange, rosemary, sandalwood, vetiver and ylang-ylang.

This oil can be photo or light senstive to skin and you should test in small area if using topically before using on skin.

It uses include fighting depression, promoting digestion, helping with nutrient absorption, treating ulcers, supporting weight loss, treating cough and sore throat, promoting a health heart and soothing toothaches. Other benefits includes preventing gray hair, treating arthritis and enhancing the skin.

The black pepper berry is a small round black berry. The oil is extracted from the berry and is dark in color. It has a strong spicy aroma.

Blue Spruce has many healing potent antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral, antiseptic, disinfectant, expectorant and stimulant properties. It works wonders for respiratory ailments, wound healing, viral infections, arthritis, rheumatism and other forms of muscle aches and pains

The earthy-smelling spruce oil, which is made from the leaves and twigs of spruce trees.

Calamus oil is used for the following: Antioxidant, Cicatrizant (wound healer), stimulatory effect on the nervous system, effective against many species of bacteria, fungi and viruses, repels many insects, like cattle ticks, provides relief in rheumatoid arthritis., memory booster, relaxation and induces sleep, brain function and nervous system, Anti-inflammatory, and fever reduction

Calamus oil has been extracted and used since ancient times, and so is the herb. Calamus oil has a warm, spicy odor – reminiscent of a sweet forest. This oil blends well with cinnamon, cedar wood, clary sage, lavender, rosemary, tea tree and ylang-ylang.

Calendula oil is used to assist in pain relief, healing wounds, anti-bacterial, and antifungal.

Calendula is extracted from marigolds and has a light floral scent.

Calendula plants are known to cause allergic reactions, and should be avoided during pregnancy

Cardamom has many uses including assisting in fighting the cold and flu, act as an aid to minimize bad breath while fighting mouth germs, assist in blood circulation,increase energy while calming the mind, reducing cramps, assists in reducing spasms and seizures, assists in digestion process through flushing kidneys and promotes your metabolism. It has been known to be an aphrodisiac to some. It can help skin look more radiant and provide assistance in toning the skin.

Cardamom oil has a spicy, fruity, warm and balsamic aroma. It sometimes can have a freshness taste. It could be substituted with ginger. It does blend well with many oils including bergamot, cedarwood, cinnamon, clove, orange, rose, and ylang ylang.

It is used for body pain, arthritis and body salves, digestive issues, bug repellent, and it has been known to aid in fighting cancer.

Carolina Reaper has a very strong scent and is extremely flammable and should not be used near eyes or open wounds. If you breathe in deeply, it could make your eyes water and has been known to induce choking.

This oil can cause eyes and skin around eyes to burn. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.

Cassia essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an anti-diarrhea, antidepressant, anti-emetic, anti-galactagogue, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, anti-arthritic, astringent, antiviral, circulatory, febrifuge (fever reducer), and stimulant

Cassia is extracted from the bark of a Cinnamomum cassia plant, Cassia is a warm and spicy oil similar to cinnamon. It blends well with the following oils: Cedarwood, Clove, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Wild Orange, and Ylang Ylang

This oil can cause eyes and skin around eyes to burn. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.

It used for anxiety, pain relief, joint pain, arthritic cramping, reduce chronic pain by impacting endocannabinoid receptor activity, reducing inflammation and interacting with neurotransmitters, muscle spasms, seizures, and other epileptic symptoms.

CBD is browning in color and It is nonpsychoactive. It is derived from the stalks and leaves of the hemp plant.

It is used as a pain killing and antiseptic effect and that the tree has antioxidant properties. It also can be attributed to assist in uses such as antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, antiseborrheic, antispasmodic, astringent, tonic, diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, sedative, fungicidal and insecticidal.

Cedarwood essential oil has a warm, sweet and camphoraceous aroma with a woody-balsamic undertone. It can blend with the following oils: Cypress, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Juniper, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lime, Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary and Neroli.

Cinnamon Bark has anti-fungal, anti-viral, bactericidal, warming, stimulating, energising and uplifting properties.

Cinnamon bark essential oil essential oil is a strong antiseptic and has a cleansing effect.

This oil can cause eyes and skin around eyes to burn. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.

Citronella essential oil is an antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, insect repellent, stimulant, tonic, and vermifuge substance

Citronella oil has an antiseptic, soothing, and deodorizing propertites. It in the same family as lemongrass and has a fresh, powerful, lemony, and grass-like aroma. It blends well with cedarwood, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree oils.

It is widely used for women during pregnancy, labor, menopause, and menstration. It can be used to treat anxiety, depression, and chemical imbalances in the brain. It is used sometimes to help sleep more soundly.

Clary Sage is a light floral scent and is in the sage family. It blends well with many other essential oils.

Clove oil is used to ease sore throats, clear sinuses, cough control, asthma symptoms, and many respiratory problems.

Clove oil has a warm, strong, spicy smell and the oil is colorless to pale yellow with a medium to watery viscosity. This oil blends well with the following oils: Basil, Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang

Copaiba has helped treat arthrits, act as an anti-inflammatory, protection to the nervous system and brain for those undergoing chemotherapy or similar drug. It has been known to minimize tumors and cysts, and it has been used to prevent the spread of malignant cells.

The thick, transparent exudate varies in color from light gold to dark brown, depending on the ratio of resin to essential oil. Copaiba has quite a subtle aroma, reminiscent of cinnamon and honey, tinged with a hint of wood similar to a very diluted cedar. Copaiba essential oil is a product of steam distilling the gum resin tapped from the Brazilian Copaifera reticulata tree

Is used most often for calming and relaxing the mind and body. It is also good for cleaning as it is an anti-septic. It has also been used to treat muscle spasms, promote blood clotting, increase sweating, heavy menstruation, strengthen gums, and prevent hair loss.

Cypress essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of young cypress twigs, stems, and needles. It has an earthy calming smell. It blends well these oils: lavender, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile and ylang ylang

It is used for healthy skin and nails. It has been used to treat scarring and acne as well.

Vitamin E is very light almost clear in color and has no real aroma.

Eucalyptus has a strong antiseptic scent and ranges in color from clear to slightly bluish in tint. It is used to treat a variety of things.It I used to silence a cough, treat many respiratory symptoms, clear your chest, natural disinfectant, bug repellent, help control blood sugar, and soothe cold sores. It can also assist in easing joint pain.

Eucalyptus was native to Austraila and is now grown world wide. It has a mentholated aroma and is derived from the leaves through a steam distillation process.

It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is used for for various digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating, loss of appetite, and colic in infants among othes. It is also used on the skin for excessive body hair growth in women, vaginal symptoms after menopause, and to prevent sunburn.

Fennel has a licorice-like flavor and an aroma that’s developed from crushing the seeds of the fennel plant and going through a process of steam distillation. It blends well with Basil, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, and Sandalwood essential oils.

The process starts with extracting the milky white sap from the tree bark and hardened into a gum resin in around 10 days, and scraped off as tear-shaped droplets Frankincense oil has many uses and has been referred to as the king of oils. It is used to treat dry skin, blemishes on the skin, speed up healing of cuts, wounds, rashes, acne, and other sores. It is also used to aid in cancer treatment, endometriosis, and the reduction of adhesions in the body. It is also known for strenghthening hair roots. It has high anti-septic properties, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Frankincense has a woody, spicy, haunting smell, a little bit camphoric, but very pleasant. It is pale yellow-green in color.

Geranium oil is widely used as an anti-fungal and anti bacterial. It also has been proven to level out blood sugar to assist in treating diabetes. It is also treats depression and anxiety.

The oil is mostly colorless, but can have a slight light green color to it. It has a watery viscosity. This oil blends well with angelica, basil, bergamot, carrot seed, cedarwood, citronella, clary sage, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lime, neroli, orange and rosemary.

Blue has many uses such as an anti-inflammatory and infection fighting properties, Maintains normal skin; calms dry, irritated or flaky skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis; promotes healing and regeneration of damaged skin tissue, Stimulates liver, kidneys and gall bladder to improve digestion, remove toxins and infections.
Calms mind and body for menstrual and menopausal problems, including PMS

Blue Chamomile has a deep blue color with an odd very light floral scent. This oil blends well with neroli, clary sage, bergamot, patchouli, lavender, jasmine, rose otto, benzoin, marjoram, lemon, ylang ylang and geranium.

Ginger oil is used in the treatment of fractures, rheumatism, arthritis, bruising, carbuncles, nausea, hangovers, travel and sea sickness, colds and flu, catarrh, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, sores on the skin, sore throat, diarrhea, colic, cramps, chills and fever.

Ginger is a very strong root that is yellowish in color and works well in many cooking recipes outside of its medicinal properties. It blends well with bergamot, cedarwood atlas, coriander, frankincense, geranium, juniper berry, lemon, lime, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang-ylang oils.

Grapefruit oil is a great way to start your morning running as well as Improves look of skin and minimizes blemishes, supports healthy metabolism, uplifting; curing depression, reducing blood pressure, increasing appetite, treating oily skin and acne, boosting immunity.

Grapefruit essential oil has a sharp refreshing smell and is either a pale yellow or light ruby color with a watery viscosity. This oil blends particularly well with bergamot, lavender, geranium, and frankincense.

Helichrysum is used for rejuvinating the skin, providing elasticity, and many other skin uses. It is also great at keeping your heart healthy, preventing allergies, dissolving blood clots, fever reducer, anti-inflammatory, cough suppressant, helps to fight infections, promotes digestion, inhibits microbial growth, helps to heal wounds faster, and last but not least prevents dehydration.

Helichrysum is a strong smelling oil – people normally would describe it as a “herbal smell” and is not unpleasant – yet it does however dominate finer more fragile fragrances. This oil blends well with bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, lavender, mandarin and rosewood.

It is used mostly for stress and anxiety, but it is also used for assisting in coughs and colds as it calms the throat. In recent studies it has slowed the growth of some types of cancer.

Holy Basil has a bitter and spicy aroma and taste. It is clear in color. It blends well with florals such as lavender and geranium; citrus scents including bergamot, orange, grapefruit, and tangerine; spicy blends including clary sage, and thyme; and woodsy scents such as cedarwood and rosemary.

When the aroma is most intense Jasmine essential oil has been known for years to help with creating a mood for romance and love but it has many other healing properities too. It helps relieve depression, prevents infections, fade scars, reduce cough, treats insomnia, menopause and menstral cycle regulation, treating dry skin and eczema, help increase lactation, promotes ease in childbirth, and can act as a sedative.

Jasmine oil is extracted from the jasmine flower with a very strong sweet pleasing scent. This oil blends well with Bergamot, Rose, Sandalwood and all Citrus oils.

It is used for reducing stress, cognitive brain power, and calming.

Jatamansi is amber in color and has a very pleasant aroma that is considered perfume quality. This oil blends well with valerian, chamomile, jasmine, and ylang ylang.

Juniper is derived from the juniper berry of the tree. Juniper essential oil has many uses such as an antiseptic, sudorific, antirheumatic, depurative, antispasmodic, stimulating, stomachic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, rubefacient, vulnerary, and a tonic substance.

Juniper oil has a rich balsamic aroma and consistency. It blends well with the essential oils of Bergamot, Cedar Wood, Cypress, Grapefruit, Geranium, Lavandin, Lavender, Lavandin, Lime, Lemon, Lemongrass, and Vetiver.

Lavendin is used for help you relax, sleep, relieve body aches, relieve anxiety, and may encourage blood flow. It is also are considered to be an antiseptic and can clean the body and the home as well can help repel moths, spiders, and other bugs

Lavendin is a less sweet aroma and is used more for outside the body but still has similar properties. This oil blends well with cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, pine, nutmeg and all the citrus oils.

Lemongrass is a tropical, grassy plant used in cooking and herbal medicine.It is extracted from the leaves and stalks of the lemongrass plant. It it used as an anti-bacterial, ant-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, ease stomach pain and nausea, Diarrhea, bone pain, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, stress and anxiety, and as a bug repellent.

Lemongrass essential oil has a powerful, citrus scent. It’s often found in soaps and other personal care products

Lime oil is useful to cool fevers associated with colds, sore throats and flu and aids the immune system while easing coughs, bronchitis and sinusitis, as well as helping asthma. Lime oil can stimulate and refresh a tired mind and helps with depression.

It can be helpful for arthritis, rheumatism and poor circulation, as well as for obesity and cellulite and has an astringent and toning action to clear oily skin and acne, and also helps with herpes, insect bites and cuts.

Lime oil has a sharp, citrus peel smell and is pale yellow to light olive in color. Lime oil blends particularly well with neroli, lavender, clary sage and ylang-ylang.

It has many uses. Marjoram oil has a warming action and calms emotions, relieves anxiety as well as stress and helps to calms hyperactive people. It has good muscle relaxant properties and the pain killing properties are useful for rheumatic pains as well as sprains, strains and spasms, as well as swollen joints and painful muscles. It soothes the digestive system and helps with cramps, indigestion, constipation and flatulence and has a beneficial action on colds, sinusitis, bronchitis and asthma. As a general relaxant, marjoram oil is used for headaches, migraines and insomnia and although it can diminish sexual desire, it is great for treating delayed, painful or scanty monthly periods as well as menstrual cramps.

Marjoram oil has a warm, slightly spicy smell and is colorless to pale yellow/amber in color. The oil blends particularly well with lavender, cypress, cedarwood, chamomile, bergamot, eucalyptus and tea tree.

Tea tree oil is very important in the health of the immune system, as it acts as a immuno-stimulant and increases the body’s ability to fight off any infections, while it also is used to revive the mind and body after shock. The world over, this oil is used with great effectiveness to ward of infections of any kind, and it is active in all three varieties of infectious organism. It can help with influenza, cold sores, catarrh, glandular fever and gingivitis. A course of massage with tea tree oil before an operation may help to fortify the body and reduce post-operative shock. Apart from the superb anti-infectious properties of tea tree oil, it is also most effective to help clear bronchial congestion, asthma, coughs, sinusitis, whooping cough and tuberculosis. On the genito-urinary system, it can be used to help clear vaginal thrush, cystitis and genital infections in general and on the skin, it clears abscesses, acne, burns, herpes, oily skin, athlete’s foot, cold sores, blemishes, diaper rash, warts, sunburn and infected wounds, while fighting dandruff on the scalp.

It has a light spicy, rather pungent smell and is very pale in color with a watery viscosity. This oil blends particularly well with cinnamon, clary sage, clove, geranium, lavender, lemon, myrrh, nutmeg, rosewood, rosemary and thyme.

Myrrh oil is effective against excessive mucus in the lungs and helps to clear ailments such as colds, catarrh, coughs, sore throats and bronchitis. It is used for diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence and hemorrhoids (haemorrhoids).
It is very good for mouth and gum disorders, such as mouth ulcers, pyorrhea (pyorrhea), gingivitis, spongy gums and sore throats. On the skin, it is used with great success on boils, skin ulcers, bedsores, chapped and cracked skin, ringworm, weeping wounds, eczema and athlete’s foot. Furthermore, it is of great help to promote menstruation and for relieving painful periods and to ease difficult labor in childbirth.

Myrrh oil has a warm, slightly musty smell and is pale yellow to amber in color. This oil blends particularly well with frankincense, lavender, sandalwood and clove.

Myrtle essential oil is primarily used for chronic pulmonary conditions, to expel phlegm and cattarh from the lungs. It is useful for acne prone skin and also as a sleeping aid, to uplift, refresh and restore. Myrtle oil is said to be of great benefit in helping people to cope with withdrawal from addiction and also to soothe and ease self destructive behavior.

Myrtle Essential Oil has a clean camphoraceous smell, similar to eucalyptus and usually has a pale yellow to orange colour. Myrtle oil blends particularly well with Bergamot, clary sage, clove, hyssop, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, spearmint, thyme and tea tree essential oils.

Neroli oil is very relaxing and can relieve chronic anxiety, depression, fear, shock and stress and its calming effect can also be beneficial to the digestive tract. It can be used for intestinal spasms, colitis and diarrhea.
It helps insomnia, and as one of the essential oils with the most sedative effects is useful for treating depression, anxiety and shock and is also effective in calming heart palpitations, treating headaches, neuralgia and vertigo. It can help when a patient is convalescing and is a good general tonic. On the skin, neroli oil can help to regenerate skin cells and is a rejuvenating oil useful to prevent ugly scar tissue, promote a smoother skin, fighting stretch marks and broken capillaries.

Neroli oil has a sweet, floral and slightly haunting aroma, the color is pale yellow and the viscosity is watery. This oil blends particularly well with benzoin, geranium, jasmine, lavender, all the citrus oils, sandalwood, rosemary and ylang-ylang.

Niaouli oil helps to increases concentration and clears the head, while lifting the spirits. Since it has wonderfully antiseptic properties, it is most useful to fight infections such as colds, fevers, flu, chest infections, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, whooping cough, asthma, sinusitis, sore throats, catarrh and laryngitis. It furthermore is useful against enteritis, dysentery, intestinal parasites, cystitis and urinary infection and to relieve the pain of rheumatism and neuralgia. As a disinfectant, niaouli oil is valuable for washing wounds to clear up ulcers, acne, blemishes, boils, burns, cuts, insect bites, as well as acting as a decongestant on oily skin.

Niaouli oil has a slightly sweet, fresh smell and its color varies from colorless to pale yellow and greenish. Niaouli oil blends particularly well with juniper, lavender, lime, pine and peppermint.

It has healing uses for emotional healing, clearing emotional blocks, support endochrine system, clear up respiratory problems, muscular and rheumatic pains, and urinary tract support.

Black Spruce has a fresh, forest-like scent.It has blueish green needles where the oil is derived from. It blends well with other coniferous oils.

It is a sunny and radiant oil, bringing happiness and warmth to the mind and helps people to relax and helps children to sleep at night. Orange oil can be used effectively on the immune system, as well as for colds and flu and to eliminate toxins from the body. It is a good diuretic and is most useful in balancing water retention and obesity. Its lymphatic stimulant action further helps to balance water processes, detoxification, aiding the immune system and general well-being. For the digestive system, orange oil can help with constipation, dyspepsia and as a general tonic. It is also useful in cases of nervous tension and stress.

Sweet orange oil has a sweet, fresh and tangy smell, is yellow to orange in color and watery in viscosity. The shelf life is approximately 6 months. This oil blends well with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, frankincense, sandalwood and vetiver.

It is often used in cooking, but it has many anti-bacterial properties as well as can act as an antibotic to fight infections.

Oregano oil has a powerful, spicy, camphor-like aroma, is pale yellow in color and medium to watery in viscosity. It blends well with rosemary, basil, and clove.

Do not use on skin.

It is used for aphrodisiac, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, antiphlogistic, cytophylactic, cicatrizant, diuretic, deodorizing, fungicidal, febrifuge, insecticidal and sedative properties.

Patchouli has a very strong distinctive aroma. It is clear in color as an essential oil. It is versatile and can be blended with most essential oils.

The bark, leaves and fruit of the various species are rich in aromatic essential oil. It is used for cold and sinus, antimicrobial, respiratory issues, allergies, and anti-bacterial.

Ravintsara leaves and twigs of R. aromatica have a mildly camphorous aroma similar to eucalyptus.

Roman Chamomile ihas many uses such as an anti-spasmodic, anti-fungal and highly calming, provides restful sleep, relief from sore muscles, arthritis, headaches and migraines. It is also effective at calming irritation, rage, mood swings. For children, it’s useful for teething, colic, and temper tantrums.

Roman Chamomile contains high level of esters, has a yellow-pale blue color and has a more floral scent then German.

Uses include rose oil uses include antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, choleretic, cicatrisant, depurative, emmenagogue, haemostatic, hepatic, laxative, nervous system sedative, stomachic and a tonic for the heart, liver, stomach and uterus.

Rose oil has a deep, rosy, fresh aroma, the color ranges from clear to a pale yellow or greenish tint.

When feeling overburdened by the world, this oil will lift your spirits and have a balancing action effect on the mind and body. It is used with good results in reducing headaches, colds, coughs, fever and infections and is a boost for the immune system. Its aphrodisiac properties are useful to sort out sexual problems such as impotence and frigidity. It is an excellent oil to use in skincare, as it sorts out dull, dry and oily skin, while having a cell stimulant and tissue regenerating action on the skin which promotes rejuvenation of the skin.

The oil has a slightly spicy, floral and sweet smell. Rosewood oil blends especially well with all citrus and floral oils.

Rosemary oil has a pronounced action on the brain and the central nervous system and is wonderful for clearing the mind and mental awareness, while having excellent brain stimulant properties, as well as improving memory. It helps with headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion and the antiseptic action of rosemary oil is especially suitable for intestinal infections and diarrhea, easing colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice and relieving pain associated with rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and gout. It also helps for arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation and varicose veins. The diuretic properties of rosemary oil are useful with reducing water retention during menstruation, and also with obesity and cellulite. On the respiratory system, it is effective for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinus and whooping cough. Because of its astringent action, it is also effective for countering sagging skin. Its stimulating action benefits scalp disorders and encourages hair growth.
On the skin, it helps to ease congestion, puffiness and swelling and can also be used for acne, dermatitis and eczema, but a very popular use of this oil is the use in hair care products, as it has a pronounced positive effect on the health of the hair and scalp. It increases the circulation to the scalp and is therefore also effective for promoting hair growth.

Rosemary oil has a clear, powerful refreshing herbal smell, is clear in color and watery in viscosity. This oil blends well with Cedarwood, Citronella, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass and Peppermint.

Its uses include: easing colic, Treating skin inflammation, Soothing earaches, Relieving menstrual problems, Nervous afflictions, Digestion problems, Circulatory issues, Breathing problems like coughing and pain from pleurisy, Headache and Muscle spasms

Rue oil is usually yellow or orange in color and the smell is fruity, but it is not always a pleasant smell.

Rue is an abortifacient. It can cause uterine contractions and should not be used under any circumstance by a pregnant woman or anyone breastfeeding as it could harm the baby. Even though it has been used for gastrointestinal (GI) issues, it can make these problems worse. The oil can hurt the kidneys and urinary system. Existing liver problems can be worsened by its use.

This relaxing oil has a harmonizing and calming effect which reduces tension and confusion and is ideal for use in depression, hectic daily lifestyles and states of fear, stress, nervous exhaustion, chronic illness and anxiety. It is very useful for any chest complaints as it has a pronounced effect on the mucus membranes of both the pulmonary as well as genito-urinary tract – making it very effective for complaints of the urinary tract as well. Chronic chest infections, sore throats and dry coughs as well as bronchitis and asthma can benefit greatly from this oil, as well as cystitis and bladder infections, also helpful with sexual problems such as frigidity and impotence. On the skin, sandalwood oil relieves itching and inflammation of the skin, and is most effective in relieving dehydrated skin – making it great for anti-ageing skincare – and the astringent action has a great toning effect and is also used with great results in oily skin conditions and to prevent the skin from forming ugly scars and for fighting dry eczema.

Sandalwood oil has a woody, exotic smell, subtle and lingering and the color is pale yellow to pale gold. Sandalwood oil blends particularly well with Bergamot, Black pepper, Geranium, Lavender, Myrrh, Rose, Vetivert and Ylang-Ylang.

When your mind is tired and in need of stimulating and upliftment, then spearmint oil is the one for you, and although it has very many properties in common to that of peppermint oil, it contains only small amounts of menthol and is far less harsh on the skin and ideal for use in children.
It is very useful to deal with digestive problems including flatulence, constipation, diarrhea and nausea, as it relaxes the stomach muscles and also relieves hiccups.
Furthermore, it helps with headaches, migraines, nervous strain, fatigue and stress, as well as for the respiratory tract; helping with asthma, bronchitis, catarrh and sinusitis. On the skin it can relieve the itching of pruritus and helps with acne, dermatitis, congested skin and sore gums. For female health it can help to stem the flow of heavy periods and leucorrhoea and releases urine retention.

Spearmint oil has a similar aroma to that of peppermint oil, but is slightly sweeter and is pale yellow to greenish in color. This oil blends well with Basil, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary and Jasmine.

Tangerine oil is soothing to the nervous system and has a tonic effect on the digestive system, while helping flatulence, diarrhea and constipation. It is also useful for the skin and is used to help with stretch marks, increasing circulation and reducing fluid retention.

It is sweet and tangy and yellowy orange color. This oil blends well with bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, frankincense, lavender, nutmeg and neroli.

Tea tree oil is very important in the health of the immune system, as it acts as a immuno-stimulant and increases the body’s ability to fight off any infections, while it also is used to revive the mind and body after shock. The world over, this oil is used with great effectiveness to ward of infections of any kind, and it is active in all three varieties of infectious organism. It can help with influenza, cold sores, catarrh, glandular fever and gingivitis. A course of massage with tea tree oil before an operation may help to fortify the body and reduce post-operative shock. Apart from the superb anti-infectious properties of tea tree oil, it is also most effective to help clear bronchial congestion, asthma, coughs, sinusitis, whooping cough and tuberculosis. On the genito-urinary system, it can be used to help clear vaginal thrush, cystitis and genital infections in general and on the skin, it clears abscesses, acne, burns, herpes, oily skin, athlete’s foot, cold sores, blemishes, diaper rash, warts, sunburn and infected wounds, while fighting dandruff on the scalp.

It has a light spicy, rather pungent smell and is very pale in color with a watery viscosity. This oil blends particularly well with cinnamon, clary sage, clove, geranium, lavender, lemon, myrrh, nutmeg, rosewood, rosemary and thyme.

Thyme oil strengthens the nerves, aids memory and concentration, can help with the feeling of exhaustion and combats depression, while it fortifies the lungs and helps with colds, coughs, asthma, laryngitis, sinusitis, catarrh, whooping cough, sore throats and tonsillitis. Thyme oil is beneficial to boost the immune system and can help fight colds, flu, infectious diseases and chills and as a urinary antiseptic, it is very helpful for cystitis and urethritis. The warming effect of this oil can help in cases of poor circulation, as well as for arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscular aches and pains, sprains and sport injuries. It is also helpful for cellulite, anorexia, obesity and edema and in cases of scanty periods, leucorrhoea, and to speed up birth and to expel afterbirth.

Thyme has a rather sweet, yet strongly herbal smell and is reddish-brown to amber in color. This oil blends well with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary and Pine.

It uses include may help to reduce inflammation. Several studies suggest that it might ease symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, like pain and inflammation.

Curcumin is yellowish, with a yellow ribbon in its center in the flower giving it is golden color. It is best used in cooking but can be blended with a carrier oil and can be blended with frankincense, rose hip seed oil, and lavendar.

Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has been used for calming and helping to sleep for most people. It is also good in ointments for pain relief and sore muscles.

Valerians parts used include the root and the rhizomes. It is a light brown almost whitish looking root when distilled has a milky color. It blends well with peppermint, the fir oils, and coniferous oils.

Valerian should only be used for two to three weeks, followed by a break of the same duration. Continual use can cause depression and headaches in some people. Another caution: In a small percentage of the population, valerian has the opposite effect – it can cause agitation, giddiness, restlessness, and sleeplessness. Just be aware, in case you’re one of the approximately 5 – 7%. Avoid using valerian with small children or if you are pregnant, and for those over 65, start with very small amounts.

Vetiver oil calms and soothes the mind and helps to dispel anger, hysteria and irritability and neurotic behavior can also be reduced, as stress and tension is reduced. It revitalizes the body and helps with mental and physical exhaustion and is also used for general aches and pains, especially for rheumatism, arthritis and muscular pain, while relieving insomnia.

Vetiver has an earthy, musty smell – much like the smell of a damp forest floor and is amber to olive in color. This oil blends well with grapefruit, jasmine, lavender and ylang-ylang.

White fir essential oil uses include people struggling with chronic pain, low energy levels, body odor, weak immune system, chronic diseases, recent wounds, slow metabolism, obesity, heart conditions, inflammation and respiratory infections.

The White Fir tree is an evergreen with white needles. The smell is very similar to a pine tree with a hint of mint. It blends well with other coniferous oils.

Wintergreen berries, from Gaultheria procumbens, are used medicinally. Native Americans brewed a tea from the leaves to alleviate rheumatic symptoms, headache, fever, sore throat, and various aches and pains. These therapeutic effects likely arose because the primary metabolite of methyl salicylate is salicylic acid, a proven NSAID that is also the metabolite of acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin

Wintergreen is a small evergreen herb which grows up to 15cm (6 in) high, with slender stems, leathery serrated leaves and drooping white flowers, followed by fleshy scarlet berries. It should not be blended with oils for ingestion, but does blend well with peppermint, lavendar, helichrysum, and speament as a good rub and mentholated remedy.

Do not take if you are sensitive to aspirin (salicylates) and wintergreen oil is toxic in excess and can cause liver and kidney damage. Oil should be used in topical or diffuse and is not reccommended to be ingested.

Ylang-ylang oil has a euphoric and sedative effect on the nervous system and helps with anxiety, tension, shock, fear and panic while the aphrodisiac qualities is useful for impotence and frigidity.
It is particularly useful with rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat, it can also help with reducing high blood pressure and useful for intestinal infections.
On the skin, ylang-ylang oil has a soothing effect and its balancing action sorts out over-dry as well as overly-oily skin by balancing the secretion of sebum, and has a stimulating effect on the scalp which promotes more luxurious hair growth.

It has an exotic, sweet smell and is slightly yellow in color. This oil blends particularly well with bergamot, grapefruit, lavender and sandalwood.