Amber Essential
A pricey oil, but it is rich and acts as a great grounding tone to blends. Just a wee bit goes a long way.
Angelica Root
Can be referred to as Holy Spirit Root. Helpful for digestive issues, as well as the respiratory system.
Balsam, Peru
From the Myroxylon tree, literally meaning "Fragrant Wood". Can help with skin problems. Blends well with Chamomile, Roman.
Blue Tansy
Blue Tansy essential oil has a high content of chamazulene, which gives Tansy oil its characteristic blue color. Induces relaxation and can be used to ease nervous tension and stress. Blue Tansy is also used as an anti-inflammatory and is a must in blends for burns, sunburns and bruises. It is said to be beneficial for allergies and is most effectively used as an inhalant in a diffuser or you can also put a couple of drops on a handkerchief and inhale. As an anti-inflammatory, it is also quite useful for asthma, blend it with some Ravensara for best results. Blue tansy, like the blue oils, is used for sore muscles, sprains and strains, arthritis, rheumatism, and sciatica. Also known as Moroccan Chamomile. This Chamomile, which is classified botanically as a member of the Tansy family, has the most chamazulene of all the blue oils, and is characterized by an intensely sweet herbal scent and deep blue color. The anti-inflammatory effect is significant, though it is not as pronounced as CO2 extracted German Chamomile. Nonetheless, it is an effective alternative to the German Chamomile in many formulations, and has value as an excellent natural anti-histamine. This would make it very suitable for working with allergic reactions such as hay fever, asthma and hives. Generally non-irritating and non-toxic, however it has not yet been formally tested. This is not a food grade item and should never be taken internally. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Buddhawood
A good substitute for Sandalwood oil. The scent is woody, mossy, and mild with subtle leathery-smoky notes. Though not powerful, the aroma has decent tenacity and remains balanced throughout. It is not as sweet as sandalwood or cedar atlas. We are not aware of any therapuetic properties of Buddhawood, however it would be great for meditation. The scent is woody, mossy, and mild with subtle leathery-smoky notes. Though not powerful the aroma has decent tenacity and remains balanced.
Cardamon
Referred to as the "Queen of Spices". Has a warm and spicy aroma.
Cardamon-Dark
Cardamom, Dark oil has a sweet, spicy, warm aroma with balsamic, woody middle notes. This is a special small batched distillation that's much darker than typical Cardamom oil. Cardamom oil blends well with Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Labdanum, Cilantro, and woody oils.
Cinnamon Leaf
Lighter than the Cinnamon Bark oil. This oil mixes well with almost all of the citruses and is the most commonly used in soapmaking. Do not use if pregnant
Fir, Douglas
Douglas Fir oil has a pine-like, fresh, sweet, balsamic aroma that it believed to be a great antiseptic and often used to support respiratory health. The aroma is great for forest, outdoor, or holiday blends in soaps, deodorants, and aromatherapy.
Frankincense, Somalian 2
Frankincense essential oil is perfect for cosmetics (i.e., mature skin preparations) and aromatherapy, and is a great fixative in fine perfumery. It is renowned for sacred uses, and because it slows and deepens the breath, its application is beneficial prior to meditation. This Somalian Frankincense is bright and uplifting with peppery notes, not as heavy as our other Somalian (1) Frankincense. Blends well with almost any other oil, especially woodtones, citruses and florals.
Galangal
Spicy, similiar to Ginger. Stimulating, antiseptic, warming, antifungal. Can be a dermal toxin. Dilute well before using on the skin less that 2% in a carrier.
Galbanum
Galbanum essential oil was used by the ancient civilzations as an incense, and in Egypt for cosmetics and in the embalming process. It is generally used in the East for skin disorders. Smells ancient, with a green top note. Very distinct. A little goes a long way. Blends well with following essential oils: violet, lavender, Geranium, oakmoss, pine, fir, and oriental bases.
Geranium, Rose
Native to South Africa, Rose Geranium flowers carry the fragrance of the plant, meaning it can vary from strong to very weak in scent. Used often with Lavender to help soften herbaceous notes.
Helichrysum, Organic 1
Helichrysum essential oil is credited by aromatherapists as being effective for abscesses, acne, bruises, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, irritated skin and wounds. It is also reputed to be an uplifting, spiritual oil. Helichrysum essential oil blends well with chamomile, lavender, clary sage, rose, Peru Balsam, clove and any of the oils from the citrus oil family. Helichrysum has a powerful scent that can be described as a floral mint. It is both earthy and fresh. can be used in a diffuser if desired. It is thought to be a releaser of Qi (Chi), unblocking and regulating this essential energy in the body. It may help individuals that are emotionally blocked, dispersing more deeply embedded repression.
Hinoki Wood
Meaning "white cedar" in Japanese, Hinoki Wood has been known to be a natural cleanser. Blends well with: Rosewood, Bergamot, Cypress, Cassia, Jasmine, Juniper, Neroli, Labdanum, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Rosemary and Ylang-Ylang.
Labdanum, 3rd
Labdanum is a key ingredient in Amber blends, Chypre perfumes and in many Oriental perfume blends. Blends well with the following essential oils oakmoss, clary sage, pine, juniperberry, calamus, lavender, lavandin, bergamot, cypress, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, olibanum, chamomile and oriental bases. Dilute for use on the skin. 1-2%.
Magnolia
Revered by the people of India for thousands of years, Magnolia flowers, also known as White Champa, have calming and relaxing properties that are offset by a delicate floral aroma. Our Magnolia Flower Oil is an intoxicating aphrodisiac.
Mandarin, Red
Warm, fresh citrus scent, radiant, fruity and tangy. Although closely related, Mandarin Orange is rounder and softer in aroma than Tangerine. Refreshing and rejuvenating, its aroma inspires and brings fresh energy. Do not use undiluted on the skin nor should you expose any skin that has mandarin on it to sunlight.
Melissa
This herbaceous, yet citrus aroma is derived from Lemon Balm leaves and has its high price due to the small yield of oil from the leaves. The name comes from the Greek word for "honeybee".
Palo Santo wood
The Palo Santo tree is native to South America and translates to "Holy Wood", aromatically known for being clean and woody. While aging in a dry forest, Palo Santo trees will become more fragrant over time. Their resin can be compared to that of Aloeswood. Also used for purification.
Patchouli, East Indian
East Indian Patchouli is intense with clean dry down aroma. Patchouli is used topically in aromatherapy for dry, chapped, or weathered skin, and is known therapeutically for its regenerative properties. Inhalation of patchouli oil helps to balance and stimulate the pituitary gland, so it often used to help ground and stabilize the emotions. Patchouli is one of the most popular essential oils in the world, used heavily as a perfumery component and worn as a personal scent for its earthy appeal. It is a very rich and long-lasting oil. The aroma can be rather crude when the oil is young and grows more refined with age, as it becomes a valued "vintage oil". The scent of Patchouli will linger longer than most other Essential Oils, and should be used sparingly. Great skin care ingredient and cell rejuvenator. Helps to find peace of mind and is a wonderful aphrodisiac. Also a good masking agent for unpleasant aromas. Due to its remarkable staying power, Patchouli is a great fixative ingredient (a fixative is a substance that binds other compounds, slowing down their evaporation and thereby making their fragrance last longer). It blends well with labdanum, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss, geranium, clove bud, lavender, rose, neroli, bergamot, cinnamon bark, myrrh, clary sage, and oriental-type bases.
Plai
Plai is in the ginger family and is distilled from the fresh roots, as opposed to the dried, giving a more pleasant aroma.
Rose Otto, Damask
The priciest Rose we carry. Distilled in Damascus from grade A rose petals. Sweet, Sweet high note.
Sandalwood, Mysore 1
This is one of our favorite oils in the entire shop. It's hard not to put this oil in every blend. From the Mysore region in India. Great for meditation. Centering, grounding and acts as a emotional balancer. The aroma of this oil has a slightly sweet top note with a fantastic wood tone that keeps going and going.