Essential Oils

The Best Thai Massage Essential OilsSource 

Essential oils

Essential oils :

Essential oils carry the physical properties of flowers and plants in a highly concentrated form. They are, in short, the essence of the plant and can provide therapeutic benefits in very small amounts. The particles in essential oils, which come from various parts of the plant such as the flowers, twigs, leaves or bark, can be inhaled and absorbed through the skin. Most essential oils have antibacterial qualities and have varying physical and emotional effects depending on the oil, such as stimulation, relaxation, pain relief and healing. Here are some popular essential oils and their uses:

 

Common Name

Botanical Name

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Balsam Fir

Abies balsamea

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Bergamot

Citrus bergamia

Birch (Yellow Birch)

Betula alleghaniensis

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

Blue Cypress

Callitrus intratropica

Cajeput

Melaleuca leucadendra

Canadian Red Cedar

Thuja plicata

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Carrot

Daucua carota

Cassia

Cinnamomum cassia

Cedar, Canadian Red

Thuja plicata

Cedar, Western Red

Thuja plicata

Cedar Leaf (Thuja)

Thuja occidentalis

Cedarwood

Cedrus atlantica

Chamomile, German (Blue)

Matricaria recutita

Chamomile, Mixta

Chamaemelum mixtum

Chamomile, Roman

Chamaemelum nobile

Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamomum verum

Cistus (Labdanum)

Cistus ladanifer

Citronella

Cymbopogon nardus

Clary Sage

Salvia sclarea

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

Coriander

Coriandrum savitum L.

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Cypress, Blue

Callitris intratropica

Davana

Artemisia pallens

Dill

Anethum graveolens

Douglass Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Elemi

Canarium luzonicum

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

Eucalyptus Citriodora

Eucalyptus citriodora

Eucalyptus Dives

Eucalyptus dives

Eucalyptus Polybractea

Eucalyptus polybractea

Eucalyptus Radiata

Eucalyptus radiata

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Fir (Silver Fir or Fir Needle)

Abies alba

Fir, Balsam (Canadian Balsam)

Abies balsamea

Fir, Douglas

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Fir, Idaho Balsam

Abies grandis

Fir, White

Abies grandis

Fleabane

Conyza canadensis

Frankincense (Olibanum)

Boswellia carterii

Galbanum

Ferula gummosa

Geranium

Pelargonium graveolens

German Chamomile

Matriacaria recututa

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Goldenrod

Solidago Canadensis

Grapefruit

Citrus x paradisi

Helichrysum

Helichrysum italicum

Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis

Idaho Balsam Fir

Abies grandis

Idaho Tansy

Tanacetum vulgare

Jasmine

Jasminum officinale

Juniper

Juniperus osteosperma and/or J. scoluporum

Laurel (Bay or Bay Laurel)

Laurus nobilis

Lavandin

Lavandula x hybrida

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia, CT Linalol

Ledum

Ledum groenlandicum

Lemon

Citrus limon

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Lime

Citrus aurantifolia

Mandarin

Citrus reticulata

Marjoram

Origanum majorana

Melaleuca (Tea Tree)

Melaleuca alternifolia

Melaleca Ericifolia (Rosalina)

Melaleuca ericifolia

Melaleuca Leucadendron

Melaleuca Leucadendra

Melaleuca Quinquenervia (Niaouli)

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Melissa (Lemon Balm)

Melissa officinalis

Mountain Savory (Winter Savory)

Satureja montana

Mugwort

Artemisia vulgaris

Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

Myrtle

Myrtus communis

Neroli (Orange Blossom)

Citrus aurantium bigaradia

Niaouli

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

Onycha (Benzoin)

Styrax benzoin

Orange

Citrus sinensis

Oregano

Origanum vulgare, CT Carvacrol

Palmarosa

Cymbopogon martinii

Patchouly

Pogostemon cablin

Pepper, Black

Piper nigrum

Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Petitgrain

Citrus aurantium

Pine (Scotch Pine)

Pinus sylvestris

Ravensara

Ravensara aromatica

Roman chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

Rosalina

Melaleuca ericifolia

Rose (Bulgarian Rose)

Rosa damascena

Rosehip

Rosa canina

Rosemary Cineol

Rosmarinus officinalis, CT 1,8 Cineol

Rosemary Verbenon

Rosmarinus officinalis, CT Verbenon

Rosewood

Aniba rosaeodora

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Sandalwood

Santalum album

Spearmint

Mentha spicata, CT Carvone

Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

Spruce (Black Spruce)

Picea mariana

Tamanu

Calophyllum inophyllum

Tangerine

Citrus nobilis

Tansy, Blue

Tanacetum annum

Tansy, Idaho

Tanacetum vulgare

Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris, CT Thymol

Thyme Linalol

Thymus vulgaris, CT Linalol

Tsuga (Hemlock)

Tsuga canadensis

Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Vetiver

Vetiveria zizanoides

Vitex

Vitex negundo

Western Red Cedar

Thuja plicata

White Fir

Abies grandis

White Lotus

Nymphaea lotus

Wintergreen

Gaultheria procumbens

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Ylang Ylang

Cananga odorata

 

 

 

Lavender

Lavender :

It’s calming properties relieve tension, headaches, hypertension, stress, depression, anxiety and insomnia. Lavender improves memory, mood/emotions, circulation, digestion, skin problems, earaches, hair loss, respiratory problems, and a number of women’s health issues. As an antiseptic and anti-bacterial, lavender can be applied directly to burns and stings, where it will cool the pain. It will also stimulate blood flow to the affected area, to aid healing. It is the most versatile, all-purpose essential oil available. It is inexpensive, and can be applied directly to your skin, if necessary.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood :

Reduces anxiety and depression through its relaxation properties and helps with stress, nervous tension, tearfulness , and insomnia. It helps relieve coughing, nasal mucus, and a number of respiratory ailments, thanks to its antiseptic, antibacterial, expectorant qualities. As an anti-inflammatory antispasmodic, and analgesic, sandalwood is good for treating arthritis and lower back pain, as well as muscle cramps and varicose veins. Its aphrodisiac qualities help to increase libido, and it’s good when you are having difficulty concentrating. It is very useful with a number of skin conditions, including dry skin as well as oily skin and acne. It also eases night sweats due to menopause and encourages peaceful sleep.

 

 


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