Essential Oils
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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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