Palo Santo 3ml - $12.00

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PALO SANTO

Plant/part: branches
Latin Name:
Note:
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma – earthy, warm, and woody, has a slight rose and violet fragrance
Features – Derived from the Bursera graveolens tree, Palo Santo essential oil is a relative to frankincense and myrrh. This aromatic tree is found in Mexico and along the Pacific South American coastline. The female tree is the most commonly used source – these trees are golden yellow and far denser than their male counterparts. Only dead wood is used for the essential oil and that wood must remain decaying on the forest floor for 4 to 10 years! This allows the resin of the tree to fully develop a pure and potent version of the resin. 
History - Palo Santo essential oil benefits have a long history as a central component of traditional smudging rituals and purifying ceremonies, dating back to the time of the Incan Empire in South America. Still commonly used in traditional medicine in modern-day Peru, it is said to relax the mind and, when used in incense, for “treatment of evil wind or colds.” These uses gave rise to the name “palo santo,” which literally means “holy stick.”
Mind – it does have a reputation for improving mental clarity and boosting mood, and is used as a tool for relaxation, reducing tension and stress. It’s commonly diffused to support meditation.
Body – commonly used in traditional Peruvian culture to address cough, flu, bronchitis and cold, antimicrobial, It can help with inflammatory reactions such as headaches and stomach aches 
Effects on skin – insect repellent, deodorizer (a couple of drops in your laundry cycle), powerful enough antioxidant to help fight the free radicals that cause aging and disease
Blends well with - other resin oils, such as Frankincense and Myrrh, and with citrus oils.

PATCHOULI (dark) 

Plant/Part: Shrub/Leaves
Latin Name: Pogostemon cablin
Note: Base
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - A strong, earthy and exotic fragrance yet sweet and spicy too.
Features - A bushy plant with furry leaves, four inches long and five inches across. The white flowers have a purple hue and the plant itself grows to about three feet. The oil is obtained from the young leaves, which are dried and fermented prior to distillation. The oil, like a good wine, improves with age giving a fuller odour. Produced in Indonesia.
History - The name comes from the Hindustan and has a long history of medicinal use in Malaysia, China. India and Japan. It was a renowned antidote against insect and snakebite. Dried Patchouli leaves were placed amongst the folds of Indian cashmere shawls in Victorian times to protect from moths. In India, Patchouli sachets are a popular way to perfume linen and keep an eye on bedbugs. A base fixative of oriental type perfumes, it was much in vogue during the ‘Flower Power’ era of the 1960’s along with Sandalwood and Jasmine.
Mind - Promotes a balancing effect and banishes lethargy and sharpens wits.
Body - Has a binding action, which can be helpful for loose skin after dieting. It curbs the appetite and is probably useful for overall weight reduction. Helpful in cases of diarrhoea. Has diuretic properties which prove valuable for water retention and cellulite. Also said to offset heavy sweating, has a deodorizing action, which is helpful when feeling hot and bothered. There is some association between Patchouli and increasing libido, its bracing action on the central nervous system may account for this.
Effects on Skin - Tissue regenerator aids re-growth of skin cells and scar tissue. Cools inflamed conditions, heals rough cracked skin, sores and wounds. Some relief may also be obtained for acne, eczema, fungal infections and scalp disorders. Good for mature and dry skins.
Blends well with - Bergamot, Chamomile, Clarysage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba, Myrrh, Rose, Rosewood, Scots Pine, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

Peppermint (Japanese)

Plant/part: herb, leaf
Latin Name: Mentha arvensis
Note: top
Extraction: Steam Distillation
Main Constituents: L-menthol 30 - 50%

Aroma – A fresh, bright, sharp, strong, penetrating scent based on its high menthol content. 
History - The herb has been cultivated since ancient times in China. It was found in an Egyptian tomb dating back to one thousand BC. It is often used as a cheaper substitute for peppermint essential oil (mentha piperita) because of its high menthol content. 
Features – A thin, colourless to pale yellow liquid. Also known as Corn Mint, there are several species of the mentha arvensis, a perennial herb that can grow to 3 feet in height. It has hairy leaves with serrated edges and spiked purple flowers, and spreads by way of its underground runners. It is one of the oldest documented medicinal herbs. Peppermint Japanese is known for its high menthol content, and menthol crystals sometimes form right on the leaves. Peppermint is used as a flavouring agent in the food industry, as well as soaps, candles and toiletries. Obtained from India.
Mind – Rejuvenating, uplifting, energizing, focusing, invigorating 
Body – The pain relieving properties of Japanese peppermint are well documented in that it offers a cooling sensation upon application, effectively numbing pain. It can reduce physical discomfort of pain. Actively works to heal a wound as it contains anti-inflammatory properties. Excellent for headaches, migraines as well as sore muscles and arthritic joints. Stimulates the circulation of blood flow. Warms you when feeling cold, cools you when feeling warm. 
Effects on Skin – Said to have antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties, can be effective against the herpes virus. 
Blends well with - Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niaouli, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme.
Note - Because of the very high menthol content of this oil, it may crystalize. If so, we recommend placing the bottle in a very hot water bath, changing the water frequently until it is back to its liquid state, then gently agitate before use.

PEPPERMINT 

Plant/Part: Herb/Leaves and Flowering Tops
Latin Name: Mentha piperita
Note: Top
Extraction: Distillation

Aroma - Strongly piercing, sharp, menthol fragrance.
Features - Native to Europe but also grows in Japan and the USA. The stem reaches to about three feet and has slightly hairy serrated leaves with purple spiked flowers. Very useful as an insect repellent, especially ants.
History - Like many herbs it was known by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. The latter crowned themselves with Peppermint at feasts, aware of its detoxifying effects. They also used it as an ingredient of wine. It was used as a
perfume component amongst the Hebrews because of its aphrodisiac properties. It has been cultivated commercially in England since 1750.
Mind - Its cooling nature seems to relieve states of anger, hysteria and nervous trembling. Excellent for mental fatigue and depression.
Body - Has a dual action - cooling when hot and warming when cold. This makes it a good remedy for colds and fevers. Useful in respiratory disorders, reputedly has an effect on asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia. Its action on the digestive system is paramount, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, flatulence, gallstones and travel sickness. Stimulating properties are valuable for general numbness of the limbs, as well as shock, vertigo, anemia, dizziness and fainting. Its cooling and pain relieving action seem to ease headaches, migraines and toothache. Excellent for aching feet. Use for scanty menstruation, painful periods.
Effects on Skin - Use to relieve itching, inflammation and sunburn. Good for greasy skin and dandruff.
Blends - Cedarwood, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram. Niaouli, Rosemary, Scots Pine, Spearmint.

RAVENSARA

Plant/Part: leaves
Latin Name: Ravensara aromatica
Note: top
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma – A medium aroma, clarifyingly camphorous, with herbaceous notes of Eucalyptus, Rosemary and wood.
Features - A thin, clear, pale yellow liquid, An aromatherapy tonic for the inertia of the winter months. Excellent in a diffuser or salt pipe. Essential for inhalation in air travel. Clarifying as a chest balm. Add a couple of drops to a warm sea salt bath. Cleansing and clarifying for skincare.
History - steam distilled from the leaves of Ravensara aromatica tree, a member of the Laurel family. It is 20 meters tall with several buttress roots at the base, with a reddish bark that is very aromatic, and small green elliptical leaves. Its name in Malagasy means 'aromatic leaf'.
Organically harvested in Madagascar, this oil is known to be gentle yet quite clarifying and effective. It is rare to find an oil that is so powerful yet so easily tolerated by sensitive skin. Aromatic applications are endless and often referred as the ‘Echinacea of aromatherapy’. 

Mind - known for reducing fatigue, alleviating stress, improving sleep quality, relievingheadaches, boosting cognitive function and improving mood.
Body - its antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties effectively helps the body in fighting the cold virus. If you feel a cold coming on, try taking a relaxing bath with a few drops for relief, effective for relieving the congestion associated with colds and coughs, is a diuretic so helpful to remove toxins, its antispasmodic properties are known for being effective at reducing muscle spasms and cramps

Effect on Skin – cleansing and clarifying, rich in antibacterial and antiviral properties that is useful for both topically applied products, appropriate for products that are created to cleanse the skin and cleanse the skin's pores, helps with chapped skin and cold sores.
Blends well with – Bergamot, Chamomile, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Fir needle, Frankincense, Lavender, Peppermint, Oregano, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Tamanu

ROSALINA AUSTRALIAN

Plant/Part: leaves and twigs
Latin Name: Melaleuca ericifolia
Note: Middle
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - A middle note with a medium aroma, Rosalina has a pleasant woody scent with camphoraceous back notes.
Features - A thin, clear, pale-yellow liquid. Also known as Lavender Tea Tree, Rosalina is a tall, erect, bushy evergreen with grayish, papery bark. The leaves are soft, alternate and narrow, and the flowers are white to cream colored. The tree can be in low lying swamps and creeks. Also known as Swamp Paperbark Tree, Rosalina comes from the same family as Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) and offers many of the same attributes as its more famous cousin. 

History – A relatively newcomer to the essential oil world, Rosalina is native to southeastern Australia and was originally used by Aboriginal people in various medicines. Ancient communities also used the flowers of the plant to make herbal tea with a calming aroma. The Rosalina plant became known for its oily potential in the 1950s. it offers the medicinal power of eucalyptus oil with the relaxing properties of lavender.
Mind – uplifting, promotes relaxation, eases headaches and tension
Body – calming, antibacterial, antiviral, relaxing - May help ease cold and flu symptoms - May promote sleep, provides respiratory support, helps with allergies, sinus congestion, sore throats, coughs, inflammation

Effect on Skin – Skin tonic for sluggish areas. Gentle on the face to smooth and tone. Works well with acne, pimples, insect bites, Dab neat on skin spots that need extra TLC. Though it is mild, Rosalina essential oil is strong enough to treat serious skin conditions. The oil has been used as a medication for boils, tinea, and even herpes. It can be used on its own or added to other skin care products to give them a boost. It contains a high level of skin loving linalool, greater than 35%
Blends well with – Chamomile, Cypress, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Tea Tree, Lemon Myrtle, Palo Santo, Peppermint, Rose Otto

ROSE ABSOLUTE

Plant/Part: Flowers/Petals
Latin Name: Rose centifolia/Rosa damascena
Note: Middle/Base
Extraction: Solvent Extraction

Aroma -A deep, sweet, floral fragrance.
History -Rose oil and the flower heads from roses have been used for a long time to ward off unwanted illness. The Black Death brought about the child's nursery rhyme ‘a ring a ring of roses’ as rings of rose flowers were used to protect from infection.
Mind - Known to soothe the emotions and create a feeling of calmness. It is an ideal oil to use for depression, feelings of insecurity, insomnia, nervous tension and other stress related conditions.
Body - Irregular periods, PMS, frigidity, poor circulation, asthma, addiction, allergies, nausea, anxiety, circulatory problems and hangovers.
Effects on skin - Can be used to help treat broken capillaries (thread veins). It can also be used to prevent a shaving burn; it promotes cell rejuvenation and is well known for it healing and soothing qualities. It is good for all skin types but especially good for dry and mature skin. Helps to protect from chapping during the winter months.
Blends well with - Bergamot, Chamomile, Clarysage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Sandalwood.

ROSEMARY ct Camphor

Plant/Part: Herb/Flowering tops and leaves

Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Note: Middle

Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - Strong, clear and penetrating, with a refreshing herbal fragrance.

Features - The woody stem, which grows to about three feet tall supports dark green linear leaves. Bees go wild for the bluish/lilac flowers. Originally from Asia, Rosemary has become a familiar sight in the Mediterranean. Ours is sourced from Spain

History - Traces of Rosemary have been found in Egyptian tombs and indeed the Greeks and Romans used it as a symbol of regeneration. They held it as a sacred plant, giving comfort to the living and peace to the dead. It was used to drive away evil spirits. Its rejuvenating properties seem to have worked for Donna Isabella, the Queen of Hungary, who in her advanced years used it in a face wash; apparently it restored her youthful looks. Since Rosemary has always been used to preserve meat there might be some substance in this miracle. Its antiseptic properties were also recognised in French hospitals where it was burnt during epidemics.

Mind - Enlivens the brain cells, clears the head and aids memory and concentration. Very invigorating and strengthens the mind when weak and exhausted.

Body - Revives the senses and in some cases could help relieve impediments of speech, sight and hearing. Clears headaches and migraines. A nerve stimulant, helps tone temporarily paralysed limbs. Pain relieving without being sedative, helps ease gout, rheumatic pain and over worked muscles. Good effect on anaemia, colds, bronchitis and flu. Seems to relieve menstrual cramp and scanty periods. Diuretic, useful for water retention, cellulite and obesity.

Effect on Skin - Helpful for sagging skin. Beneficial to scalp disorders and could alleviate dandruff and encourage hair growth.

Blends well with - Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Citronella, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Niaouli, Peppermint, Rosewood, Scots Pine, Spearmint.

ROSEWOOD

Plant/Part: Tree/Wood
Latin Name: Aniba rosaeaodora
Note: Top-Middle
Extraction: Steam Distillation

Aroma - Sweet, woody, floral and slightly spicy.
Features - This beautiful oil is distilled from an evergreen tree found in the tropical rain forests of Brazil. The Brazilian essential oil output is vast and to prevent extinction of trees, the government has enacted legislation requiring
distilleries to plant a new tree for each one cut down. The tree grows almost one hundred and twenty five feet and has yellow flowers.
History - Rosewood has only recently been introduced into Aromatherapy. The rose scented heartwood was often used to
make cabinets in France as well as brush and knife handles.
Mind - Said to stabilize the Central Nervous System and therefore have an overall balancing effect. Helpful when feeling low, weary and over-burdened with problems - gives an uplifting, enlivening effect.
Body - Effective in fighting viruses and valuable as an antiseptic for the throat. Acclaimed for its aphrodisiac properties and may work wonders in restoring libido and could have some effect on sexual problems such as impotence and frigidity. It's comforting and warming action may rekindle dormant sensual feelings. May help in the relief of headaches especially when accompanied by nausea - probably mitigates some of the effects of jet lag too. Its deodorizing action helps the body cope with excess heat and moisture. A valuable insect repellent.
Effects an Skin - A cell stimulant and tissue regenerator, which could be useful with, cuts and wounds. May even combat ageing
skin and wrinkles.
Blends well with - Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Marjoram, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.