Lavender (French) 5ml - $9.00 10ml - $16.00

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LAVENDER (French)

Plant/Part: Shrub/Flowers
Latin Name: Lavandula officinalis
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - Rich, dense lavender aroma. Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid.
Features - There are many variety of the Lavender plant however this one has the most therapeutic qualities. Obtained from the south of France. Perched on long stems, the tiny purple-blue flowers and narrow grey/green leaves.
History - One of the most popular essential oils in Aromatherapy and used in healing since time immemorial. For centuries - Lavender bags were placed in linen drawers to keep moths and insects at bay. The Romans used to bathe and cleanse their wounds in it. Once said to cure milder forms of epilepsy. English Lavender was grown for a long time around Mitchum in Surrey', now cultivated in Norfolk. Its wonderful skin healing properties were discovered quite accidentally, by French chemist Gattefosse early this century.
Mind - It appears to cleanse and soothe the spirit relieving anger and exhaustion, resulting in a calmer approach to life. Valuable for manic-depressive states.
Body - Has a sedative action on the heart and will help to bring down high blood pressure and calm palpitations. Long known as giving effective relief from insomnia. Its pain relieving qualities deal effectively with muscular sprains, strains, rheumatic pain. A blend with Marjoram enhances the effect. Beneficial to the respiratory system use for bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, colds, laryngitis, throat infections. TB, and its anti-viral properties keeps infection down. Useful with menstrual problems such as scanty or painful periods. Helpful in childbirth for relieving pain and massaging the lower back helps expel afterbirth. Use for nausea, vomiting, colic, flatulence, and digestion of fats. Keeps moths and insects at bay. Also said to cleanse dog bites and purify the air.
Effect on Skin - Valuable for most skin conditions since it promotes growth of new skin cells and exerts a balancing action. Has a pronounced healing effect on burns and sunburn and helpful in cases of acne, eczema and psoriasis. Also heals abscesses, boils and fungal growth, swellings, scarring. Also an effective hair tonic.
Blends - Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clarysage, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Myrrh, Niaouli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

LAVENDER (Greece)

Plant/Part: Shrub/Flowers
Latin Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Note: top/middle
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - A distinct fresh, well rounded Lavender with a slightly sweet mellow aroma. Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid.
Features - There are many variety of the Lavender plant however this one has the most therapeutic qualities. Obtained from the south of France. Perched on long stems, the tiny purple-blue flowers and narrow grey/green leaves.
History - One of the most popular essential oils in Aromatherapy and used in healing since time immemorial. For centuries - Lavender bags were placed in linen drawers to keep moths and insects at bay. The Romans used to bathe and cleanse their wounds in it. Once said to cure milder forms of epilepsy. English Lavender was grown for a long time around Mitchum in Surrey', now cultivated in Norfolk. Its wonderful skin healing properties were discovered quite accidentally, by French chemist Gattefosse early this century.
Mind - It appears to cleanse and soothe the spirit relieving anger and exhaustion, resulting in a calmer approach to life. Valuable for manic-depressive states.
Body - Has a sedative action on the heart and will help to bring down high blood pressure and calm palpitations. Long known as giving effective relief from insomnia. Its pain relieving qualities deal effectively with muscular sprains, strains, rheumatic pain. A blend with Marjoram enhances the effect. Beneficial to the respiratory system use for bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, colds, laryngitis, throat infections. TB, and its anti-viral properties keeps infection down. Useful with menstrual problems such as scanty or painful periods. Helpful in childbirth for relieving pain and massaging the lower back helps expel afterbirth. Use for nausea, vomiting, colic, flatulence, and digestion of fats. Keeps moths and insects at bay. Also said to cleanse dog bites and purify the air.
Effect on Skin - Valuable for most skin conditions since it promotes growth of new skin cells and exerts a balancing action. Has a pronounced healing effect on burns and sunburn and helpful in cases of acne, eczema and psoriasis. Also heals abscesses, boils and fungal growth, swellings, scarring. Also an effective hair tonic.
Blends - Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clarysage, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Myrrh, Niaouli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

LEMON 

Plant/Part: Fruit/Peel
Latin Name: Citrus limonum
Note: Top
Extraction: Expression

Aroma - A fresh and sharp citrus fragrance.
Features - A small thorny evergreen tree native to India, it is also grown in Southern Europe, Florida and California. Has white and pink strongly perfumed flowers. There are several varieties of Lemon; we source our oil from green unripe fruits, as they are a much richer source of essential oil. We also express the oil as this gives a better quality than distillation, when extracting from peel.
History - Has long been valued as an antiseptic against bites from insects carrying disease, once thought to be useful in treating malaria. The Egyptians used it as an antidote to meat and fish poisoning and typhoid epidemics. The holy wars of the middle ages were a source of rich treasures brought back to Europe by the Crusaders, amongst them was the humble Lemon. Italy became an important Lemon producing country, followed later by California. The fresh fruit has long been used for its vitamin C content. A popular flavouring in foods and used in perfume.
Mind - Refreshing and cooling, produces clarify of thought.
Body - A superb tonic to the circulatory system, liquefying the blood and aiding flow thus easing pressure on varicose veins. Used to bring down high blood pressure. Restores vitality to red corpuscles easing anemic conditions. At the same time stimulates white corpuscles thereby invigorating the immune system and help the body fight disease. Helps stop bleeding, especially nosebleeds in a cold compress. Its antiseptic nature helps relieve sore throats, coughs, colds and flu, reduces high temperatures. Improves the functioning of the digestive system and counteracts acidity in the body. Has been used for pancreatic secretions. Has an overall cleansing action and could be helpful for constipation and cellulite. Said to relieve headaches and migraine as well as neuralgic pains, rheumatism and arthritis. Will soothe insect bites and stings. Use neat on warts and verrucae.
Effects on Skin - Brightens pale and dull complexions. Helpful in treating oily skin types. It also is known to smooth out broken capillaries.
Blends - Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Ginger, Lavender, Mandarin.

LEMONGRASS 

Plant/Part: Grass/Leaves
Latin Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Note: Top
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - Strong, sweet and lemony.
Features - This rather sharp yet lovely essential oil is distilled from cultivated fresh grass from the tropics.
History - A favourite oil in India for hundreds of years it was used to reducing fevers, infectious diseases and to arrest the development of tumors. India was the main supplier until the Second World War after which production was taken over by the West Indies, who produce the best quality and from where we obtain our oil.
Mind - Stimulating, reviving, energizing useful for exhaustion. Lifts the spirits.
Body - A revitalizing action, which aids recovery from illness. A strong antiseptic, which prevents the spread of diseases. Use in room burner to purify air and clear unpleasant odours. Use for sore throats, laryngitis and fevers, aching muscles, relieving pain, stimulates circulation, tones loose skin due to dieting or lack of exercise, relieves tired legs, jet lag, headaches, fatigue. Insect repellent and rids animals of pests and fleas.
Effects on Skin - Gives good tone to the skin and effective for opening pores. Good for acne and oily skin types. Athletes fool and
other fungal infections respond well.
Blends - Citronella, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniperberry, Lavender, Melissa, Myrrh, Niaouli, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Tea Tree.

LIME 

Plant/Part: Fruit/Peel
Latin Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Note: Top
Extraction: Expression

Aroma - Rather sharp and bittersweet.
Features - Originally from Asia the lime fruit is cultivated in many warm countries. It resembles a lemon in appearance but is more greenish and globular instead of oval. It usually measures about two inches in diameter. It can be extracted by distillation but we use expression for a better quality oil, which is lighter and sweeter.
History - Brought to America by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers around the 16th century. Ships bearing Lime were called ‘lime juicers’ since crews depended upon it to prevent scurvy. The juice and fruit industry originated in the West Indies around the 19th century and the oil has been used to flavour ginger ale and cola drinks.
Mind - Very activating and stimulating especially where there is apathy, anxiety and depression. Refreshing and uplifting to a tired mind.
Body - Use for cooling fever with colds, sore throats and flu. Eases coughs, congestion of the chest, catarrh and sinusitis. A tonic to the immune system and keeps infection down. Rejuvenates after illness. Said to treat the effects of alcoholism possibly because of its disinfecting and restorative properties. Reputedly helpful with rheumatic pain,
Effects on Skin - Toning and refreshing, clears greasy skin. Also said to stem bleeding from cuts and wounds.
Blends - Basil, Bergamot, Clarysage, Geranium, Ginger, Juniperberry, Lavender, Mandarin, Melissa, Niaouli, Neroli, Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang.

LITSEA CUBEBA 

Plant/Part: Tree/Fruit
Latin Name: Litsea cubeba
Note: Top
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - The essential oil has a refreshing light, sweet, lemony and fruity fragrance.
Features - The Litsea Cubeba is a small tropical tree originating from East Asia. It is primarily grown in China but has been cultivated in Taiwan and Japan. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the fruit of the plant. China is the main producer of the Essential Oil.
History - A small tropical tree with fragrant, lemon scented leaves and flowers. It has small fruits shaped like peppers from which the name ‘Cubeba’ derives. It was and still is used as a windbreak in China. It is used world wide as a source of Citral (up to 85%) which is a flavouring used in many fruit products.
Mind - Use to help overcome feelings of anxiety, depression and nervous tension.
Body - Helps to kills airborne germs when used in a room burner and acts as an insect repellent. Used in any fragrant free base it acts as a natural deodorant and for flatulence. Said to be very effective for digestive and intestinal conditions, it is a mild stimulant and can be used to aid circulation and improve muscle tone.
Effects on Skin - Good for greasy skin, dermatitis and excessive perspiration. It is also a natural antiseptic and disinfectant. It helps to remove excess fluid from the skin and may help to disperse cellulite.
Blends - Cedarwood, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Grapefruit, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang.

MARJORAM

Plant/Part: Herb/Flowering Heads & Leaves
Latin Name: Origanum marjorana
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - Warm, penetrating and slightly spicy.
Features - It is important when buying Marjoram that you always buy the Sweet Marjoram (Origanum Marjorana) variety, as wild marjoram (Thymus Mastichina) from Spain is of inferior quality.
Sweet Marjoram is from France and is a small plant reaching ten inches with small oval leaves and white or pink flowers.
History - It was a common medicinal herb amongst the ancient Greeks. They used it to treat excess fluid in the tissues and as an antidote against poison. Certainly it was seen as a digestive herb. It was given to newlyweds as a token of good fortune. Yet it was planted in graveyards to help bring peace to the departed spirit.
Mind - Has a calming effect on the nervous system, relieving anxiety, stress and perhaps deeper psychological traumas. It strengthens the mind and helps confront issues. May give comfort in times of grief and loneliness since its warming effect on the emotions. Excellent for hyperactive people.
Body - Use for promoting good health, painful muscles, back pain, menstrual pain, rheumatic pain, aches, swollen joints, and stiffness. It dilates the arteries and capillaries, allowing easier flow of blood, promoting a feeling of well being and warmth. Beneficial as an after-sports rub. Heart tonic, lowers high blood pressure, helps headaches, migraines and insomnia. Well known for its soothing effect on the digestion and may help with stomach cramps, indigestion, constipation, flatulence, seasickness. Has a beneficial effect on chest infections, colds, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, head colds and stuffed up feelings. Has a reputation for quelling sexual desire.
Effect on Skin - Clears bruises and promotes flow of blood.
Blends - Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Lavender, Mandarin, Orange, Rosemary, Rosewood, Tangerine, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

MASTIC

Plant/Part: Leaves, berries, twigs, resin
Latin Name: Pistacia lentiscus
Note: Middle/Base
Extraction: Steam or Hydro Distillation

Aroma - Balsamic, Earthy, Woody, similar to pine or cedar with a hint of fruit and mint
Features - Light green with a thin to medium consistency
History – Pistacia lentiscus​ is a tree from the cashew family, growing in dry areas of Mediterranean Europe. Its resin, called mastic, is only harvested from the southern part of the Greek island of Chios. Mastic is an oleoresin, a mix of essential oils and resin, which are in turn mainly composed of monoterpenes and triterpenes, respectively. Particular environmental factors in Chios, such as soil and climate, led to Pistacia lentiscus var. chia​ trees that are able to produce more resin than trees growing elsewhere. For harvesting, the resin is produced in an environmentally friendly way by scratching the surface of the trunk and main branches, which leads to teardrop-shaped secretion of mastic, fittingly called “tears of Chios” in Greece. Once solidified, the resin can be washed and collected. The UNESCO has recognized the tradition and know-how of cultivating mastic in a sustainable way by adding it to its “List of Intangible Cultural Heritage” in 2014. Since ancient times, mastic has been used for a plethora of medical applications such as chewing gum with antiplaque effects, against digestive disorders, bronchitis, snakebite and skin lesions due to its antiseptic qualities. It was in great demand and therefore worth its weight in gold. In modern times, studies confirmed the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of Pistacia lentiscus​ resin as well as unveiled its antioxidant and anti-cancer capacities.

Mind – Clearing, Empowering- increases stamina and emotional strength, grounding, purifying
Body – known to be a lymphatic and circulatory decongestant. Great for respiratory issues such as bronchitis, colds and flu, has an airborne anti-microbial action, helpful in reducing edema, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral. The high monterpene content provide and analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Effect on Skin – works with oily skin, reduces enlarged pores, helps with acne, known to help with spider and varicose veins
Blends well with – Cardamom, Clove, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lemon, Myrrh, Palo Santo, Rose Otto

MYRTLE

Plant/Part: bush, leaves, twigs and flowers 
Latin Name: Myrtus communis
Note: middle/base
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Keyword: gentle
Aroma - herby, has a clear, fresh scent that has a hint of camphor, similar to that of Eucalyptus.
Features - A plant native to Africa, Myrtle is a small tree with many tough slender boughs. It has a brownish-red bark with small pointed leaves. It produces flowers that turn into black berries; both the flowers and leaves are very fragrant. The ancient Egyptians used Myrtle medicinally, and there is evidence that the Essential Oil itself was being used by medical practitioners during the 19th century.
Mind - antidepressant, sedative, good for fretfulness. 
Body - works well with respiratory and immune system, asthma, bronchitis, colds, sore throats tonsillitis. 
Effect on the Skin - Antiseptic, astringent, bactericide, expectorant and sedative. Good for acne, oily skin, hemorrhoids
Blends well with - Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Scots Pine, Tea Tree, Thyme and Ylang Ylang.

NEROLI (3% dilution in Jojoba)

Plant/Part: Orange Tree/Petals
Latin Name: Citrus vulgaris
Note: Middle to Base
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - A beautiful floral fragrance.
Features - Originally came from China, though we now generally obtain it from Tunisia.
History - The name is said to originate from an Italian princess, Anne-Marie, Countess of Neroli, who used the oil as a perfume and to scent her gloves and bathwater. Orange flower petals have long been a feature of wedding bouquets symbolizing innocence as well as securing love. The petals were used extensively in China in making cosmetics and later in Victorian times as an ingredient of Eau de Cologne. A very expensive oil as it takes a great mass of flowers to make a small thimbleful of oil.
Mind - Rather hypnotic and somewhat euphoric. Said to relieve chronic anxiety, depression and stress. Soothing in highly emotional states, hysteria and shock. Instills a feeling of peace.
Body - Tranquillizing action makes it a good remedy for insomnia and depression. Said to ease bouts of yawning. Its calming effect on anxiety could be beneficial to sexual problems and is said to be an aphrodisiac. Also relieves
emotional depression associated with PMS and menopausal symptoms such as irritability and tearfulness. Soothes palpitations of the heart and cleanses the blood, improving circulation - generally a very good tonic.
Effects on Skin - Helps regeneration of skin cells and improves skin elasticity. Dry, sensitive and mature skins seem to benefit most.
Generally helpful for skin conditions such as thread veins, scarring and stretch marks.
Blends well with - Basil, Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniperberry, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

NIAOULI 

Plant/Part: Tree/Leaves and Shoots
Latin Name: Melaleuca viridiflora
Note: Top
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - Slightly sweet aroma, clear and penetrating.
Features - Niaouli is a large tree, which grows predominantly in Australia, and is recognizable by its bushy foliage and yellow flowers. The healthy air and absence of Malaria both here and in New Caledonia (a South Sea island) is often attributed to the presence of this tree as the falling leaves cover the ground and act as a strong disinfectant.
History - Niaouli has a long history of use probably attributed to its pronounced effect on bacteria. It was also drunk in the Middle East as a beverage but acquired its botanical name in 1788 during Captain Cook's voyage to Australia. The French also found a use for Niaouli in their hospital obstetric wards, valuing it as a strong antiseptic. This oil is sometimes used as a substitute for eucalyptus in the treatment of coughs, rheumatism and neuralgia and is a popular ingredient in many pharmaceutical preparations such as toothpastes and mouth sprays.
Mind - Generally stimulating and reviving. It will help to clear the head and may aid concentration.
Body - A tissue stimulant promoting local circulation and helping to fight infections by increasing antibody activity through increasing white blood cell production. A good oil to use at the beginning of illness to fortify the body and useful when in a weakened condition. Niaouli may also be useful in assisting in the strengthening of the immune system (under medical supervision), effective on the respiratory system, dealing with such problems as chest infections, bronchitis, tuberculosis, flu, pneumonia, whooping cough, asthma, sinusitis, catarrh and laryngitis. It also has a tonic effect on the intestines and may be effective against enteritis, dysentery, internal parasites and urinary infections. Meanwhile its pain relieving properties give some aid to rheumatism and neuralgia.
Effect on skin - Firms the tissues, aids healing and may be helpful with skin eruptions, acne, boils, ulcers, burns and cuts. Also useful for washing infected wounds.
Blends - Fennel, Juniperberry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Orange, Scots Pine, Tangerine, Peppermint, Rosemary.

ORANGE

Plant/Part: Fruit/Peel
Latin Name: Citrus sinensis
Note: Top
Extraction: Expression

Aroma - A zesty and refreshing fragrance.
Features - Three different essential oils are obtained from the orange tree, Neroli from the lovely white flowers, Petitgrain from the leaves and Orange from the peel. The orange tree is native to China and India and was brought to Europe around the 17th century. These days it is abundant in the Mediterranean region of Israel and the Americas.
History - Long held as the symbol of innocence. Known in England around the 16th century. See Neroli for further history on the Orange tree.
Mind - Helps relieve depression. Dispels tension and stress encouraging a positive outlook. Reviving when feeling bored and lacking in energy.
Body - Seems to have a calming action on the stomach, especially on nervous states. Balancing on gastric complaints, diarrhoea and constipation. Stimulates bile and helps digest fats. Aids absorption of Vitamin C, which in turn wards off viral infection. Can help in reducing temperature. Helps with the formation of collagen, vital for growth and repair of body tissues. Use when suffering from lack of energy and to detoxify the system after over indulgence.
Effect on Skin - Use to banish after sun wrinkles, dry skin and dermatitis. All in all a good skin tonic.
Blends well with - Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniperberry, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Neroli, Niaouli, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose, Ylang Ylang.