Juniper Berry: Organic Juniperus
communis. (Family, Cupressaceae) Croatia
An oil with astringent, antiseptic &
detoxifying properties, Juniper is said to exert a cleansing
effect on the mental & spiritual planes as well as on the
physical. It has a clean, mildly penetrating, woody
scent and has a cleansing effect on the body. Juniper
is used in many masculine perfumes,
aftershaves and colognes. It has a calming effect on
the emotions and is reputed to strengthen the immune
system. ***Warning**** Juniper should not be
used when pregnant.
Blends well with Elemi,
Cypress, Clary Sage, Lavandin
Perfume Note: Middle
Source: Flowers
Production Method: Steam distillation
Aromatherapy Class: Energizing
Aroma Type: Coniferous
Skin Type: Blemished
Traditional Use: Astringent, Skin detoxifier,
Deodorant, Soothing agent.
Main Constituents: Pinene, Myrcene, Borneol,
Camphene, Thujene, Termenic alcohol
****Safety Information: Flammable*******
Lavandin: Organic Lavandula
Hybrida grosso, L.fragrans, L.hortensis
(Family, Lamiaceae) France
Lavandin is a hybrid plant, a cross
between true lavender & spike lavender. It is
used in many types of perfumes, soaps, detergents,
room sprays, hair preparations, and is used as a flavor
ingredient in a lot of food categories.
Blends well with Cypress, Clove,
Citronella, Cinnamon leaf, Bay leaf, Geranium, Pine, Thyme
and Patchouli.
Perfume Note: Middle to Top
Source: Leaves
Production Method: Steam distillation
Aromatherapy Class: Stimulating, energizing
Aroma Type: Herbaceous
Skin Type: Blemished, acne, delicate skin
Traditional Use: Soothing agent, Muscle
relaxant, Skin Conditioner, Astringent.
Main Constituents: Borneol, Camphor, Cineol,
Geraniol, Linalol, Linalyl acetate
Lavender, Provence: Organic
Lavandula angustifolia, L. officinalis, L. vera
(Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae]) France(region of
Provence)
Our organic Lavender Provence is simply
the finest organic lavender available! With a great
aroma, Lavender Provence is the most versatile of essential
oils. It is relaxing & refreshing, uplifts the
spirits, and helps to relieve the distress of muscle pain.
Balances your body & mind, calms or stimulates, according to
your body's needs. Excellent for refreshing tired
muscles, feet and head. Treats burns and reduces
scarring. It can be used in small amounts on burns,
but care needs to be taken and if the burn is serious
contact your physician. Add a drop of Lavender
Provence to your pillow or sheet for a peaceful sleep.
No home should be without this Lavender Provence!!
Blends well with most oils
including Bergamot, Clove, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Patchouli,
Clary Sage, Rose, Jasmine
Perfume Note: Middle to Top
Source: Flowering Tops
Production Method: Steam distillation
Aromatherapy Class: Calming, Balancing,
Soothing
Aroma Type: Herbaceous
Skin Type: All skin types including sensitive
skin
Traditional Use: Muscle relaxant, Soothing
agent, Skin Conditioner, Astringent
Main Constituents: Linalol, Linalyl acetate,
Lavandulol, Lavandulyl acetate, Terpineol, Limonene,
Caryophyllene
Lemon: Organic Citrus limonum
(Family, Rutaceae) Italy
Lemon has a fresh, citrus scent that is
revitalizing and uplifting. It has antibacterial &
tonic properties, making it useful for relief of cold
symptoms. Widely used in beauty care, it cleanses,
refreshes cools & stimulates. An astringent &
antiseptic oil, it is useful for oily skin and can be used
to lighten dull, stained hands or to tone & condition nails
& cuticles.
*****Warning******Do not use Lemon on the skin or in a
bath for 12 hours prior to sun or sunlamp exposure.
Blends well with Neroli, Clary
sage, Bergamot, Citronella, Orange Flower, Galbanum
Perfume Note: Top
Source: Fruit peels
Production Method: Expression (there is some
steam distilled)
Aromatherapy Class: Energizing, Uplifting
Aroma Type: Citrus
Skin Type: Oily, Blemished
Traditional Use: Antiseptic, Soothing agent.
Main Constituents: Limonene, Terpinene, Pinene,
Myrcene, Citral, Linalol, Geraniol, Citronellal
Mandarin,Red: Organic Citrus
reticulata Blanco v. "Mandarin, C. Noblis
(Family, Rutaceae) Italy
A gentle and calming oil, it is
known in France as 'the children's remedy' for its mildness.
Children, almost universally, like this oil, probably
because its aroma might be reminiscent of sweets. It
soothes restlessness, especially in hyperactive children and
is considered a safe children's remedy for indigestion,
hiccoughs, etc. Mandarin is a useful antispasmodic for
cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory systems. It
calms the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and is
recommended in synergistic combinations with other citrus
oils.
Mandarin is used in soaps, cosmetics & colognes. And,
Like Lavender, can be used in massage oil to help prevent
stretch marks.
****Warning**** Do not use Mandarin on skin exposed to
direct sunlight.
Blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage,
Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon lime, Neroli, Orange,
Rose
Perfume Note: Top
Source: Fruit peel
Production Method: Expression
Aromatherapy Class: Calming
Aroma Type: Citrus
Skin Type: Aging, Mature skin
Traditonal Use: Soothing agent, Astringent, Skin
conditioner
Main Constituents: Linomene, Geraniol, Citral,
Citronellal
Marjoram, Sweet: Organic Origanum
majorana, Majoram hortensis, (Sweet),
(Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae]
Egypt.
This is a calming, soothing oil that has a
warming effect on both mind & body. It helps to
relieve the miseries of the common cold, including
congestion & muscle aches & pains, & is also comforting in
times of stress. It has a warm, woody odor with spicy
undertones. Useful on tired muscles & for massaging on
abdomen during menstruation. Used to regulate the
nervous system & treat insomnia. Add to an
after-sports rub and use in a hot bath, especially blended
with Lavender.
**Warning** Do not use during pregnancy. Use
sparingly and with care due to its
sedative action. Use caution if you have asthma.
Blends well with Cedarwood,
Chamomile,Cypress, Lavender, Mandarin, Orange, Nutmeg,
Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus, Thyme.
Perfume Note: Middle
Source: Flowering tops
Production Method: Steam distillation
Aromatherapy Class: Calming
Aroma Type: Herbaceous
Skin Type: Non toxic, Non-irritant,
Non-sensitizing
Traditional Use: Antiseptic
Main Constituents: Carvacrol, Thymol, Camphor,
Borneol, Origanol, Pinene, Sabinene, Termineol
Orange, Sweet: Organic Citrus
sinensis (Family, Rutaceae) Brazil
With a rich, fresh citrus scent,
essential oil of Orange lifts the spirits yet is calming to
the nerves.
Blend with spicy oils for a 'cheering' bath and add to
massage oils for the digestive system. It is
Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Bactericidal,
Carminative, Choleretic, Digestive, Fungicidal, Hypotensive,
Sedative (nervous), Stimulant (digestive & lymphatic),
Stomachic, Tonic.
Sweet Orange peel tincture is used to flavor
pharmaceuticals. Is extensively used as a
fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics &
perfumes, and in the food & drinks industry.
***Warning*** Distilled orange oil is
phototoxic. Do not use on the skin or in baths 12
hours prior to sun or sunlamp exposure.
Blends well with Orange
blossom, Lemon, Clary sage, Petigrain, Neroli, Lemon,
Lavender, Myrrh, & some spice oils such as Nutmeg, Cinnamon
& Clove
Perfume Note: Top
Source: Fruit peels
Production Method: Expression
Aromatherapy Class: Calming
Aroma Type: Citrus
Skin Type: Dry, Aging, Mature
Traditional Use: Astringent, Soothing agent,
Skin Conditioner
Main Constituents: Limonene, Citral,
Citronellal, Geraniol, Linalol, Perminol, Bergapten,
Auraptenol & Acids.
Peppermint: Organic Mentha
piperita (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae]
Peppermint is an energizing oil with a
penetrating, minty aroma. It helps to relieve fatigue
& muscle pain. Use it in the daytimes, as its
energizing effect may keep you awake at night.
Excellent for refreshing tired head & feet.
It is useful for Neuralgia, muscular pain, palpitations,
cold, flu, headache, mental fatigue, migraine, nervous
stress & virtigo, just to mention a few.
**Warning** Some Aromatherapists warn not to use
Peppermint if pregnant. May cause sensitization in some
individuals. Menthol is a dermal irritant.
Blends well with Benzoin,
Rosemary, Lavender, Marjoram, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Geranium,
Sandalwood
Perfume Note: Top
Source: Aerial parts
Production Method: Steam distillation
Aromatherapy Class: Energizing, stimulating
Aroma Type: Minty
Skin Type: Blemished
Traditional Use: Insect repellent, Emollient,
Antiseptic, Muscle relaxant
Main Constituents: Menthol, Carvone, Cineol,
Limonene, Menthone, Pinene, Thymol
Spearmint: Organic Mentha
spicata, M.viridis (Family, Lamiaceae[Labiatae]) USA
The properties of Spearmint oil resemble
those of Peppermint but its effects are less powerful.
Energizing to the mind and body you can use it in bathwater
for its refreshing effect. It has been used for Acne,
dermatitis, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, nausea, vomiting,
colic. Also for colds, flu, fatigue, headache,
migraine and stress. You can make a facial steam of
Spearmint oil in a pot of boiling water to help cleanse &
refine pores. It is used as a fragrance component in
soaps & colognes and as a flavor ingredient in a wide range
of products, including toothpaste, chewing gum and soft
drinks.
****Just to be on the safe side I always use 1/2 of the
recommended dilution, and sometimes even less****
Blends well with Lavender,
Lavandin, Jasmine, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Basil, Rosemary,
Sandalwood and is often combined with peppermint.
Perfume Note: Top
Source: Flowering tops
Production Method: Steam distillation
Aromatherapy Class: Calming
Aroma Type: Minty
Skin Type: Blemished
Traditional Use: Insect repellent, Emollient,
Astringent, Soothing agent, Muscle relaxant
Main Constituents: L-carvone, Dihydrocarvone,
Phellandrene, Limonene, Menthone, Menthol, Pulegone, Cineol,
Linalol, Pinenes.
Tea Tree: Organic Melaleuca
alternifolia, M. linariifolia, M.uncintata
(Family, Myrtaceae) Australia
A powerful antiseptic, antifungal,
anti-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic,
diaphoretic, expectorant. It is good for acne,
athlete's foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, warts, burns,
herpes, insect bites, oily skin, infected wounds and much
more. Useful for vaporizing to kill germs and as a
cleansing agent for the skin. It has a wide range of
uses and research is finding more uses all the time.
**Warning** Tea Tree may cause irritation to sensitive
skin.
Blends well with Lavandin,
Lavender, Clary sage, Rosemary, Cananga, Geranium, Marjoram,
Clove, Nutmeg and Cananga.
Perfume Note: Top
Source: Leaves & stems
Production Method: Steam distillation
Aromatherapy Class: Energizing
Aroma Type: Camphoraceous
Skin Type: Oil, Blemished
Traditional Use: Insect repellent, Antiseptic
Main Constituents: Terpinene-4-ol, Cineol,
Pinene, Terpenes, Cymene, Sesquiterpenes, Terpinenes
Following are descriptions of the Organic Carrier Oils
we have available.
Avocado Oil: Organic Persea
americana, P.gratissima Caertn.
Family Lauraceae
-Unrefined-USA
