Post by Rik Wallin on Mar 28, 2007 12:48:45 GMT -6
Mandarin / Tangerine (Citrus nobilis, Citrus reticulata) Originating from China, a member of the citrus family. Mandarin essential oil is obtain by expression of the outer rind of the fruit. The gentle calming aroma of this golden/yellow essential oil, makes it a favorite for relaxing synergies or blends. Tangerine is the name given to the "mandarin" grown in the United States, Mandarin is the name when it grows in Europe and Asia. Perfume note: Medium
Marjoram (Origanum majorana-Labiatae) Sweet marjoram oil is steam distilled from the dried leaves and flowering tops. Grown in France, Eastern Europe and Tunisia. When fresh it is a greenish-yellow and turns brown with age. Perfume note: Medium
Melissa (Melissa officinaliis-Labiatae) Also known as lemon balm, it is a small herb native to Central and Southern Europe. Distilled from the leaves (contains 0.05% E.O.) and tops of the plant. It has a very aromatic, sweet, lemony smell. Melissa is uplifting and calming oil useful for tension, stress headaches and migraines. Perfume note: Middle
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha-Burseraceae) Distilled from the oleo-gum resin that occurs naturally in the trunks of small trees grown in Eastern Africa and Southern Arabia. The oil is an amber color and is heavy and sticky. It has preserving and antiseptic properties and is used to treat chronic lung conditions, infections of the mouth and throat. The history of Myrrh has proved very important in the use of skin care. Astringent. Perfume note: --
Neroli (Citrus aurantium bigaradia-Rutaceae) Neroli oil is distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, mainly from France, Italy, and Tunisia. The fresh oil is yellowish and it turns reddish-brown if exposed to light and air. This oil has a refreshing, floral smell and is a classic ingredient in high quality perfumes. It is relaxing and uplifting and a benefit in treating anxiety, depression and insomnia. In skin care it is useful for dry, mature skin. Perfume note: Top
Niaouli (Melaleuca viridiflora-Myrtaceae) Distilled from the leaf, this oil appears very pale yellow to dark yellow and is very liquid. Niaouli is similar to Cajeput in aroma and theraputic properties. Perfume note: Top
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans-Myristicaceae) Distilled from the seeds of the nut tree, this oil is a very pale yellow and fluid. The odor is spicy and hot. Perfume note: Base
Onion (Allii cepae bulbus-Liliaceae) The essential oil is distilled from the bulb of the underground onion. The essential oil have a strong penetrating onion smell, it is best to work outdoors with this E.O. , it is affective for loss of appetite. Perfume note: Base
Orange (citrus aurantium sinenis-Rutaceeae) This oil is expressed from the peel of the sweet orange. The color is pale yellow and it is not completely clear due to wax from the outer skin. Works best in blends for anxiety, depression, insomnia, palpitations. Perfume note: Base
Patchouli (Pogosstemon cablin-Labiatae) This oil is distilled mainly in Indonesia and the Philippines from the dried leaves of a small plant. It has a persistent, dry woody smell. It is used especially for its fixative and fermenting properties in perfumery and relaxing blends. Patchouli is claimed to be an aphrodisiac and it may also be used in skin care blends to
Peppermint (Mentha piperita-Labiatae) Distilled from the leaves and flowering tops that are native to Europe. It is known for its decongestant, stimulating and refreshing properties. It is also used to treat many kinds of digestive upsets, nausea, flatulence, indigestion. Also good for migraines. Perfume note: Middle
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium bigaradia-Rutaceae) This oil is distilled from the leaves and young twigs of the bitter orange tree. It has a fresh, floral and sweet smell, reminiscent of Neroli, which is made from the flower of the same tree. The better the quality the closer the aroma is to neroli. Perfume note: Top
Pine needle (Pinus sylvestris-Coniferae) Distilled from the needles and cones of several species of conifer. The oil is colorless or very pale yellow, with a very strong aroma, camphor and balsamic. Perfume note: Middle
Rose Absolute (Rose spp.-Rosaceae) Rose, a unique oil, is produced from the red roses grown traditionally in Bulgaria and Morocco. Rose is a cooling and soothing oil that is excellent forstress related conditions and menstrual problems, including PMS. It is beneficial for dry, inflamed and mature skin types. Rose Absolute is produced by solvent extraction or enfleurage; it takes 2,000 pounds of rose petals to produce one pound of rose oil. Perfume note: Base
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis-Labiatae) Rosemary is found growing wild in the countries bordering the Mediterranean, and has been used as a culinary and medicinal herb for centuries. The oil is refreshing, stimulating and is said to strengthen memory, concentration and relieve headaches. The oil ranges from colorless to slightly pale yellow-green. The smell is similar to that of the the crushed leaves; camphoric. It is also excellent for hair and scalp problems including hair loss and dandruff.
Perfume note: Middle
Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) Native to the Amazon region, this oil is extracted by distillation of the wood chips, pale yellow in color with a flower/wood smell. Known for its immune boosting and relaxing qualities, this essential oil is a good addition to any blend. As a mild analgesic, it is effective in headaches synergies. Rosewood is an antiseptic and antibacterial useful in aerotherapy. It is reputed as a cell regenerator, which makes it valuable in skin care synergies or blends. Perfume note: Base
Sage Dalmation (Salvia officinalis-Labiatae) Distilled from the herb indigenous to the northern shores of the Mediterranean. It has a fresh, herbaceous and camphoraceous smell. Sage is a stimulating oil, particularly of the nervous and digestive system. It will relieve muscular aches and pains in deep muscles, reduces excessive sweating and is traditionally used in mouthwashes for gum and mouth infections. Perfume note: Top
Sandalwood (Santalum album-Santalaceae) This oil is distilled in India from the wood of a small tree The oil is in the heartwood at the center of the tree (not the bark) and the roots. The heartwood takes 30 plus years to become ready. It has long been regarded as having aphrodisiac properties and it makes a popular massage oil. It is particularly beneficial for dry skin and is a useful remedy for treating cystitis. Perfume note: Base
Spearmint (Mentha spicata-Labiatae) This branching herb is distilled from the flower and leaves. Very fragrant aroma used for flavoring for hundreds of years; we use it as a breath freshener, or deodorizer in non-toxic products. Cultivated largely in the USA, and the Far East. Perfume note: Medium
Tee Tree/Ti-Tree (Melaleuca aiternifolia-Myrtaaceae) Also known as Ti- tree, it is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves of a tree grown in Australia. The oil is colorless to pale yellow with a spicy odor. It has excellent gericidal and antifungal properties, which offers a wide range of uses including the treatment of colds, flu, herpes, thrush, athlete's foot, warts, and infections. It takes one ton of fresh leaves to produce about twenty pounds of oil. Perfume note: Top
Marjoram (Origanum majorana-Labiatae) Sweet marjoram oil is steam distilled from the dried leaves and flowering tops. Grown in France, Eastern Europe and Tunisia. When fresh it is a greenish-yellow and turns brown with age. Perfume note: Medium
Melissa (Melissa officinaliis-Labiatae) Also known as lemon balm, it is a small herb native to Central and Southern Europe. Distilled from the leaves (contains 0.05% E.O.) and tops of the plant. It has a very aromatic, sweet, lemony smell. Melissa is uplifting and calming oil useful for tension, stress headaches and migraines. Perfume note: Middle
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha-Burseraceae) Distilled from the oleo-gum resin that occurs naturally in the trunks of small trees grown in Eastern Africa and Southern Arabia. The oil is an amber color and is heavy and sticky. It has preserving and antiseptic properties and is used to treat chronic lung conditions, infections of the mouth and throat. The history of Myrrh has proved very important in the use of skin care. Astringent. Perfume note: --
Neroli (Citrus aurantium bigaradia-Rutaceae) Neroli oil is distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, mainly from France, Italy, and Tunisia. The fresh oil is yellowish and it turns reddish-brown if exposed to light and air. This oil has a refreshing, floral smell and is a classic ingredient in high quality perfumes. It is relaxing and uplifting and a benefit in treating anxiety, depression and insomnia. In skin care it is useful for dry, mature skin. Perfume note: Top
Niaouli (Melaleuca viridiflora-Myrtaceae) Distilled from the leaf, this oil appears very pale yellow to dark yellow and is very liquid. Niaouli is similar to Cajeput in aroma and theraputic properties. Perfume note: Top
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans-Myristicaceae) Distilled from the seeds of the nut tree, this oil is a very pale yellow and fluid. The odor is spicy and hot. Perfume note: Base
Onion (Allii cepae bulbus-Liliaceae) The essential oil is distilled from the bulb of the underground onion. The essential oil have a strong penetrating onion smell, it is best to work outdoors with this E.O. , it is affective for loss of appetite. Perfume note: Base
Orange (citrus aurantium sinenis-Rutaceeae) This oil is expressed from the peel of the sweet orange. The color is pale yellow and it is not completely clear due to wax from the outer skin. Works best in blends for anxiety, depression, insomnia, palpitations. Perfume note: Base
Patchouli (Pogosstemon cablin-Labiatae) This oil is distilled mainly in Indonesia and the Philippines from the dried leaves of a small plant. It has a persistent, dry woody smell. It is used especially for its fixative and fermenting properties in perfumery and relaxing blends. Patchouli is claimed to be an aphrodisiac and it may also be used in skin care blends to
Peppermint (Mentha piperita-Labiatae) Distilled from the leaves and flowering tops that are native to Europe. It is known for its decongestant, stimulating and refreshing properties. It is also used to treat many kinds of digestive upsets, nausea, flatulence, indigestion. Also good for migraines. Perfume note: Middle
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium bigaradia-Rutaceae) This oil is distilled from the leaves and young twigs of the bitter orange tree. It has a fresh, floral and sweet smell, reminiscent of Neroli, which is made from the flower of the same tree. The better the quality the closer the aroma is to neroli. Perfume note: Top
Pine needle (Pinus sylvestris-Coniferae) Distilled from the needles and cones of several species of conifer. The oil is colorless or very pale yellow, with a very strong aroma, camphor and balsamic. Perfume note: Middle
Rose Absolute (Rose spp.-Rosaceae) Rose, a unique oil, is produced from the red roses grown traditionally in Bulgaria and Morocco. Rose is a cooling and soothing oil that is excellent forstress related conditions and menstrual problems, including PMS. It is beneficial for dry, inflamed and mature skin types. Rose Absolute is produced by solvent extraction or enfleurage; it takes 2,000 pounds of rose petals to produce one pound of rose oil. Perfume note: Base
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis-Labiatae) Rosemary is found growing wild in the countries bordering the Mediterranean, and has been used as a culinary and medicinal herb for centuries. The oil is refreshing, stimulating and is said to strengthen memory, concentration and relieve headaches. The oil ranges from colorless to slightly pale yellow-green. The smell is similar to that of the the crushed leaves; camphoric. It is also excellent for hair and scalp problems including hair loss and dandruff.
Perfume note: Middle
Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) Native to the Amazon region, this oil is extracted by distillation of the wood chips, pale yellow in color with a flower/wood smell. Known for its immune boosting and relaxing qualities, this essential oil is a good addition to any blend. As a mild analgesic, it is effective in headaches synergies. Rosewood is an antiseptic and antibacterial useful in aerotherapy. It is reputed as a cell regenerator, which makes it valuable in skin care synergies or blends. Perfume note: Base
Sage Dalmation (Salvia officinalis-Labiatae) Distilled from the herb indigenous to the northern shores of the Mediterranean. It has a fresh, herbaceous and camphoraceous smell. Sage is a stimulating oil, particularly of the nervous and digestive system. It will relieve muscular aches and pains in deep muscles, reduces excessive sweating and is traditionally used in mouthwashes for gum and mouth infections. Perfume note: Top
Sandalwood (Santalum album-Santalaceae) This oil is distilled in India from the wood of a small tree The oil is in the heartwood at the center of the tree (not the bark) and the roots. The heartwood takes 30 plus years to become ready. It has long been regarded as having aphrodisiac properties and it makes a popular massage oil. It is particularly beneficial for dry skin and is a useful remedy for treating cystitis. Perfume note: Base
Spearmint (Mentha spicata-Labiatae) This branching herb is distilled from the flower and leaves. Very fragrant aroma used for flavoring for hundreds of years; we use it as a breath freshener, or deodorizer in non-toxic products. Cultivated largely in the USA, and the Far East. Perfume note: Medium
Tee Tree/Ti-Tree (Melaleuca aiternifolia-Myrtaaceae) Also known as Ti- tree, it is obtained by steam distillation from the leaves of a tree grown in Australia. The oil is colorless to pale yellow with a spicy odor. It has excellent gericidal and antifungal properties, which offers a wide range of uses including the treatment of colds, flu, herpes, thrush, athlete's foot, warts, and infections. It takes one ton of fresh leaves to produce about twenty pounds of oil. Perfume note: Top