ANISE

pimpinella anisum
Anise seed, the seed of Anise was believed to have an overall purifying and protecting quality. The essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds.

BASIL

ocimum basilicum
Essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops. It is restorative and good for mental fatigue.

BERGAMOT

citrus bergamia
Essential oil is extracted by cold expression of the peel of the fruit. It is the most delicate of all citrus plants and needs a special climate and soil. It is soothing yet uplifting according to individual needs.

CAMOMILE / CHAMOMILE

anthemis nobilis / chamaemelum nobile
There are two varieties of camomile. English camomile is reflected by the two latin binomial names above. The other is Blue camomile (Matricaria recutita). The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops. It is calming and balancing.

CARDAMOM

elettaria cardamomum
Native to the Middle and Far East. The essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds. It is what gives Indian chai tea a warm, spicy flavor. It is uplifting yet soothing.

CASSIA

cinnamomum cassia
Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves. It should not be used on the skin. It was used medicinally for digestive complaints.

CEDARWOOD

cedrus atlantica
Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from wood. The lumbar was used to build ancient temples. It has a stimulating, elevating and opening effect on the mind.

CINNAMON

cinnamomum zelylanicum
Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from both leaf and bark. It is stimulating and restorative.

CLOVE

syzygium aromaticum
Essential oil is steam distilled from unopened dry flower buds. It is revitalizing and comforting.

EUCALYPTUS

eucalyptus globulus
Essential oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs. A traditional household remedy in Australia and can be found here, in the west, at the local drugstore in vapor rubs. It is refreshing and purifying.

FENNEL

foeniculum vulgare
Essential oil extracted by steam distillation of crushed seeds. It is stimulating and balancing.

FIR

abies alba
Essential oil is steam distilled from twigs and needles. It is stimulating and energizing. ​

FRANKINCENSE

boswellia carteri
Essential oil is steam distilled from the oleo gum resin. Valued for thousands of years for meditation and prayer. It has a soothing and elevating effect that is calming for the mind and body. ​

GERANIUM

pelargonium graveoloens
Essential oil is steam distilled from leaves, stalks and flowers. It is balancing and soothing yet revitalizing.

GINGER

zingiber officinale
Essential oil is steam distilled from the sun dried rhizomes. It is stimulating and uplifting.

GRAPEFRUIT

citrus paradisi
Essential oil is cold pressed from the peel. It is revitalizing and balancing.

JASMINE

jasminum officinale
Usually solvent extracted into a concrete then the absolute is obtained from the concrete by separation with alcohol. Known as the “King of flowers”. It is euphoric, intoxicating and uplifting

LAVENDER

lavandula angustifolia

LEMON

citrus limon
Essential oil is extracted by cold expression from outer part of the fresh peel. It is refreshing, stimulates the mind and is purifying for the air.

LEMONGRASS

cymbopogon citratus
Essential oil is steam distilled from the fresh and partially dried leaves. It is invigorating and lifts the spirits.

LIME

citrus aurantifolia
Essential oil is extracted by cold expression of the peel of the unripe fruit. It is stimulating and purifying. ​

LITSEA CUBEBA

may chang
Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the fruits of the small tree. The small fruits are shaped like peppers. It is calming and uplifting.

MANDARIN

citrus reticulata
Essential oil is extracted by cold expression from the outer peel. It is cheerful and has an uplifting quality.

MARJORAM

origanum majorana
Essential oil is steam distilled from the dried flowering herb. It is comforting and relaxing.

NUTMEG

myristica fragrans
Essential oil is steam distilled from the dried seeds. It is stimulating and good for mental focus.

ORANGE

citrus sinensis
Essential oil is cold pressed from the almost ripe outer peel. It is soothing, calming and comforting.

PALMAROSA

cymbopogon martini
Essential oil is steam distilled from the fresh or dried grass. It is said to be able to refresh and clarify the mind. It is closely related to Ginger grass.

PATCHOULI

pogostemon cablin
Essential oil is steam distilled from dried leaves. It has an earthy and grounding quality.

PEPPERMINT

mentha piperita
Essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops. It is refreshing and mentally stimulating.

PETITGRAIN

citrus aurantium
Essential oil by steam distillation from the leaves and twigs. It refreshes the mind and soothes the emotions.

ROSEMARY

rosmarinus officinalis
Essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves, tops and flowers. It is energizing and good for mental clarity.

SPEARMINT

mentha spicata
Essential oil by steam distillation of the flowering tops. Can be joyful and helpful for stress relief.

TANGERINE

citrus reticulata
Essential oil is cold pressed from the peel. It is from the same botanical source as Mandarin but it represents a lower stage in the development of the fruit as it tends to be harvested earlier, has a deeper orange color and a slightly weaker aroma. It is soothing, helpful for stress relief.

TEA TREE

melaleuca alternifolia
Essential oil by steam distillation from leaves and twigs. It has a long history of use by the aboriginal people of Australia. It has antibacterial properties.

VANILLA

A vanilla planifolia
The immature pods are picked and then placed on trays and left to ferment. When the pods (or beans) turn brown, they become very fragrant. The best quality beans accumulate white Vanillin crystals on their shells exterior. Vanilla is calming.

YLANG YLANG

cananga odorata
Essential oil by steam distillation from the freshly picked flowers. The aroma is intoxicating and euphoric. It encourages a relaxed attitude and is valuable in stressful situations.