Post by Rik Wallin on Mar 28, 2007 12:50:27 GMT -6
Aniseed (Illicium verum-Magnoliaceae) Anise oil is distilled from the dried and crushed seeds of the herb that originated in the Near East. This oil has a sweet, fresh smell, it is colorless or very pale yellow, and can be used for digestive problems and for spasmodic coughs. Its actions are; expectorant, mildly antispasmodic and antibacterial. Perfume note: Mid
Basil (Acumen spp-Labiatae) Is sweet-n-spicy fresh oil distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of the herb. The color is yellow. There are many varieties of sweet Basil, which originated in Asia and was extensively used, in India medicine. It has a calming yet uplifting affect and is excellent for those who are tired and worn out by over-work. It blends well with peppermint and spearmint for a breath freshener. Perfume note: Top
Bergamot (Citrus aurantium bergamia-Rutaceae) Bergamot oil is expressed from the peel of a fruit that is grown almost exclusively in Calabria, Italy. The oil has uplifting , sweet lemon odor with emerald-green color. It is known as an anti-spasmodic, calmative. When smelled, it is used to increase appetite, to decrease anxiety, and depression; diffused for respiratory problems. It is a powerful antiseptic and is also helpful when used in bath for general illness. Perfume note: Top
Birch (Betulae folium-Betulaceae) Birch grown in Europe and Northern Asia, the young branches are of a rich red brown or orange brown, and the trunk usually white. The leafs are distilled to obtain the essential oil, which is clear in color with a camphor like smell. Birch essential oil have been time-tested as an effective muscle relaxer and validated as a diuretic by the Commission E Monographs, March 13, 1986. Perfume note: Middle
Calendula / Marigold (Calendula officinalis-Compositae) Distilled from the petals from the marigold flower, native to Europe. The Essential oil is thick and sticky, with a very strong musk/woodsy smell. Its tonic and anti-inflammatory properties make this a wise addition to any skin care synergy or blend, especially for sensitive skin. Itis also a very relaxing Essential oil, recommended for bath and olfactory stress protocols. Perfume note: Base
Cardamon (Cardamomi fructus-Zingiberaceae) Native to India and Sri Lanka. The Essential Oil is distilled from the seeds, which grows in the pale green pod produced by this tall herbaceous plant. It has been used as perfumes, diuretic and for stiffness of joints, since one thousand years before Christ. It is also reputed as an anti spasmodic and useful pulmonary antiseptic. Perfume note: Medium to Base
Carrot Seed (Elettaria cardamomum) The small hairy seeds are crushed for the Essential oil. It is yellowish orange in color, very fluid, and smells like carrot. Most of the oil comes from Europe. Its' carotene contents makes it effective for non-toxic suntan oil blends. In addition, its limonene contents make it effective and a best choice for skin care blends. Use only by the drop in all blends. Perfume note: Top
Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica Manetti-Pinaceae) Obtained by steam distillation from the wood, which grows in North Africa. A pleasent mild, balsamic-woody odor, it is yellowish in color, and one of the oldest oil to be produced. It was used by ancient Egyptians when embalming their dead; used to treat oily skin, oily hair, dandruff and also for mucous coughs and colds. Perfume note: Base
Celery Seed (Apium graveolens) Produced by steam distillation from the seeds, and a native to Southern Europe. It has a strong and spicy arome and the color ranges from pale to dark yellow / orange. This oil is considered one of the best diuretics in Aromatherapy and very helpful in a bath to help with fluid retention and toxins. Perfume note: Middle
Chamomile German (Blue) (Matricaria chamomilla-Compositae) Distilled from the herb, which grows in all over Europe. The oil has a deep ink-blue color, due to the high content of azulene, which imparts its anti-inflammatory properties. It has many uses including: the treatment of stomach cramps, period pains, insomnia, and any kind of skin irritation or inflammation. Its anti-spasmodic action makes this oil valuable in asthma blends. Perfume note: Middle
Chamomile Roman (Anthemis nobilis-Compositae) Distilled from the dried flower of this plant , its azulene content is not present in the flower, but forms as the Essential oil is distilled out of the plant. This oil is much paler color than true chamomile, they have similar soothing proper-ties, although Roman Chamomile is milder and more siutable for children. Grown in France and Hungary. Perfume note: Middle
Cinnamon / Cassia (Cinnamomum zeylanicum / Cinnamomum cassia-Lauraceeae) Distilled from the inner bark and leaves of a bush native to east India and Indonesia. The oil has a powerful, warm, sweet-spicy odor and must be well diluted before use, and can be an irritant. The strongly stimulating properties of this oil make it useful for the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. The best country of origin is Sri lanka. Cassia is Chinese cinnamon and the essential oil is harder to find. Cinnamon oil is reddish in color, while Cassia is much redder. Perfume note: Base
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus- Gramineae) This oil is distilled from the leaf, its color is yellow to light brown. Time and scientific tested to be the best of natural repellant for mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and lice. For this it is used in shampoos, natural insecticides, and personal repellants. Perfume note: Medium
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea-Labiatae) This oil has a bittersweet, herbaceous odor. It has a soothing and sedating affect while at the same time strengthening the nervous system. One of the best muscle relaxers, useful for muscle cramps and/or pain. As with all Essential oils quality varies according to use of manure, the time of day of picking, the dryness of the plant. Grown in Russia, Morocco and the South of France. perfume note: Top
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum-Umbelliferae) Oil distilled from the crushed, ripe seeds of a small herb native to Southeastern Europe. Corriander oil is slightly yellow and has a musk, aromatic, and fresh spicy scent. It is a natural deodorant and will stimulate the digestive system. Approximately 220 pounds are needed to obtain four to six pounds of oil. Perfume note: Top
Cypress (Curpressus sempervirens- Cupressaceae) This oil is distilled from the needles and twigs of the evergreen tree. The smell has freshness reminiscent of walking through a pine forest. It is colorless or a very pale yellow, with a woodsy and balsamic, agreeable amber scent. Cypress oil is also produced in Kenya and Spain from Cupressus Lusitanica and this too is used therapeutically. Cypress is an astringent oil, which tonifies the venous system and is useful for treating vericose veins, hemorrhoids, and broken capillaries. Useful in respiratory blends. Perfume note: Medium
Basil (Acumen spp-Labiatae) Is sweet-n-spicy fresh oil distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of the herb. The color is yellow. There are many varieties of sweet Basil, which originated in Asia and was extensively used, in India medicine. It has a calming yet uplifting affect and is excellent for those who are tired and worn out by over-work. It blends well with peppermint and spearmint for a breath freshener. Perfume note: Top
Bergamot (Citrus aurantium bergamia-Rutaceae) Bergamot oil is expressed from the peel of a fruit that is grown almost exclusively in Calabria, Italy. The oil has uplifting , sweet lemon odor with emerald-green color. It is known as an anti-spasmodic, calmative. When smelled, it is used to increase appetite, to decrease anxiety, and depression; diffused for respiratory problems. It is a powerful antiseptic and is also helpful when used in bath for general illness. Perfume note: Top
Birch (Betulae folium-Betulaceae) Birch grown in Europe and Northern Asia, the young branches are of a rich red brown or orange brown, and the trunk usually white. The leafs are distilled to obtain the essential oil, which is clear in color with a camphor like smell. Birch essential oil have been time-tested as an effective muscle relaxer and validated as a diuretic by the Commission E Monographs, March 13, 1986. Perfume note: Middle
Calendula / Marigold (Calendula officinalis-Compositae) Distilled from the petals from the marigold flower, native to Europe. The Essential oil is thick and sticky, with a very strong musk/woodsy smell. Its tonic and anti-inflammatory properties make this a wise addition to any skin care synergy or blend, especially for sensitive skin. Itis also a very relaxing Essential oil, recommended for bath and olfactory stress protocols. Perfume note: Base
Cardamon (Cardamomi fructus-Zingiberaceae) Native to India and Sri Lanka. The Essential Oil is distilled from the seeds, which grows in the pale green pod produced by this tall herbaceous plant. It has been used as perfumes, diuretic and for stiffness of joints, since one thousand years before Christ. It is also reputed as an anti spasmodic and useful pulmonary antiseptic. Perfume note: Medium to Base
Carrot Seed (Elettaria cardamomum) The small hairy seeds are crushed for the Essential oil. It is yellowish orange in color, very fluid, and smells like carrot. Most of the oil comes from Europe. Its' carotene contents makes it effective for non-toxic suntan oil blends. In addition, its limonene contents make it effective and a best choice for skin care blends. Use only by the drop in all blends. Perfume note: Top
Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica Manetti-Pinaceae) Obtained by steam distillation from the wood, which grows in North Africa. A pleasent mild, balsamic-woody odor, it is yellowish in color, and one of the oldest oil to be produced. It was used by ancient Egyptians when embalming their dead; used to treat oily skin, oily hair, dandruff and also for mucous coughs and colds. Perfume note: Base
Celery Seed (Apium graveolens) Produced by steam distillation from the seeds, and a native to Southern Europe. It has a strong and spicy arome and the color ranges from pale to dark yellow / orange. This oil is considered one of the best diuretics in Aromatherapy and very helpful in a bath to help with fluid retention and toxins. Perfume note: Middle
Chamomile German (Blue) (Matricaria chamomilla-Compositae) Distilled from the herb, which grows in all over Europe. The oil has a deep ink-blue color, due to the high content of azulene, which imparts its anti-inflammatory properties. It has many uses including: the treatment of stomach cramps, period pains, insomnia, and any kind of skin irritation or inflammation. Its anti-spasmodic action makes this oil valuable in asthma blends. Perfume note: Middle
Chamomile Roman (Anthemis nobilis-Compositae) Distilled from the dried flower of this plant , its azulene content is not present in the flower, but forms as the Essential oil is distilled out of the plant. This oil is much paler color than true chamomile, they have similar soothing proper-ties, although Roman Chamomile is milder and more siutable for children. Grown in France and Hungary. Perfume note: Middle
Cinnamon / Cassia (Cinnamomum zeylanicum / Cinnamomum cassia-Lauraceeae) Distilled from the inner bark and leaves of a bush native to east India and Indonesia. The oil has a powerful, warm, sweet-spicy odor and must be well diluted before use, and can be an irritant. The strongly stimulating properties of this oil make it useful for the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. The best country of origin is Sri lanka. Cassia is Chinese cinnamon and the essential oil is harder to find. Cinnamon oil is reddish in color, while Cassia is much redder. Perfume note: Base
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus- Gramineae) This oil is distilled from the leaf, its color is yellow to light brown. Time and scientific tested to be the best of natural repellant for mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and lice. For this it is used in shampoos, natural insecticides, and personal repellants. Perfume note: Medium
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea-Labiatae) This oil has a bittersweet, herbaceous odor. It has a soothing and sedating affect while at the same time strengthening the nervous system. One of the best muscle relaxers, useful for muscle cramps and/or pain. As with all Essential oils quality varies according to use of manure, the time of day of picking, the dryness of the plant. Grown in Russia, Morocco and the South of France. perfume note: Top
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum-Umbelliferae) Oil distilled from the crushed, ripe seeds of a small herb native to Southeastern Europe. Corriander oil is slightly yellow and has a musk, aromatic, and fresh spicy scent. It is a natural deodorant and will stimulate the digestive system. Approximately 220 pounds are needed to obtain four to six pounds of oil. Perfume note: Top
Cypress (Curpressus sempervirens- Cupressaceae) This oil is distilled from the needles and twigs of the evergreen tree. The smell has freshness reminiscent of walking through a pine forest. It is colorless or a very pale yellow, with a woodsy and balsamic, agreeable amber scent. Cypress oil is also produced in Kenya and Spain from Cupressus Lusitanica and this too is used therapeutically. Cypress is an astringent oil, which tonifies the venous system and is useful for treating vericose veins, hemorrhoids, and broken capillaries. Useful in respiratory blends. Perfume note: Medium