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.
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.
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.
Geranium, Bourbon
Originally native to South Africa, this Geranium has now been found mainly in China and India. Has a strong, dry floral aroma.
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.
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".
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.
Sandalwood, Mysore 2
Another Mysore Sandalwood, heavier than Mysore 1. We need no excuses to carry another Sandalwood.
Sandalwood, Mysore 3
Very heady. One drop in a blend has a great staying power.
Yuzu Sweet
A light and delicate citrus aroma that comes from the inedible fruit from Japan. Combines well with Hinoki and other wood tones.
Zinziba
Not sure of the therapuetic properties of Zinziba. Has a similar tone to Buddhawood. Very earthy. We started carrying this oil for the sole reason that it started with a Z.