Angelica: Strengthens, restores, and anchors. Avoid use in full sun.
Aniseed: Reduces cramping and indigestion. Do not use if pregnant.
Armoise: Emollient and muscle relaxant. Do not use if pregnant
Basil: Soothes and tones. Use sparingly.
Bay: Stimulates and energizes. Can irritate skin.
Bergamot: Conditions skin, soothes. Antiseptic. Photo toxic.
Birch Tar: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Do not use if pregnant.
Black Currant Seed: Relieves PMS. High in Vitamin C.
Black Pepper: Muscle relaxant.
Cabreuva: Calming, increases alertness.
Cajeput: Stimulates, mood enhancer, antiseptic.
Camphor: Soothes, conditions skin, muscle relaxant. Do not use if pregnant or epileptic.
Cananga: Skin conditioner, deodorant.
Caraway: Muscle relaxant.
Cardamom: Muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, soothing agent.
Carrot Seed: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
Cedarwood: Antiseptic, skin conditioner, deodorant, soothing agent.
Celery Seed: Toner.
Chamomile Moroc: Muscle Relaxant, skin conditioner.
Chamomile Roman: Muscle Relaxant, skin conditioner.
Cinnamon Bark: Skin conditioner, anti-inflammatory. Can cause skin irritation.
Citronella: Skin conditioner, insect repellent.
Clary Sage: Skin conditioner, astringent, soothing agent, muscle relaxant. Do not use if pregnant or if drinking alcohol.
Clove Bud: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Can irritate skin.
Copaiba Balsam: Increases circulation, reduces stress.
Coriander: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Use sparingly.
Costus Root: Calming agent.
Cumin: Stimulating. Can irritate skin. Use sparingly.
Eucalyptus: Antiseptic, soothing agent, skin conditioner, sinus clearing.
Evening Primrose: Moisturizes dry skin and treats eczema. Contains gamma linolenic acids, essential for healthy hair, skin and nails. Consider purchasing a small jar of Oil of Evening Primrose capsules from your health food store to use in recipes.
Sweet Fennel: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent, antiseptic.
Frankincense: Skin conditioner, soothing agent.
Geranium: Skin refresher, muscle relaxant.
Ginger: Astringent.
Grapefruit: Soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner.
Hyssop: Soothing agent, skin conditioner. Do not use if pregnant, epileptic, or have high blood pressure.
Jasmine Absolute: Emollient, soothing agent, antiseptic.
Juniper: Skin detoxifier, astringent, soothing agent. Flammable.
Lavandin: Soothing agent, muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, astringent.
Lavender: Muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, soothing agent, astringent.
Lemon: Soothing agent, antiseptic.
Lemongrass: Skin conditioner, soothing agent, muscle relaxant, antiseptic.
Lime: Soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent.
Mandarin: Soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent.
Manuka: Relieves aches and pains, healing to the skin.
Myrrh: Anti-inflammatory, emollient, antiseptic. Use in moderation if pregnant.
Neroli: Antiseptic, emollient.
Nutmeg: Antiseptic, soothes irritated skin, muscle relaxant.
Orange: Astringent, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
Origanum: Increases energy.
Palmarosa: Skin conditioner, soothing agent, emollient, muscle relaxant.
Peppermint: Emollient, antiseptic, muscle relaxant.
Pine: Antiseptic
Evening Primrose: Moisturizes dry skin and treats eczema. Contains gamma linolenic acids, essential for healthy hair, skin and nails. Consider purchasing a small jar of Oil of Evening Primrose capsules from your health food store to use in recipes.
Rose Absolute: Skin conditioner
Rose Otto: Astringent
Rosemary: Antiseptic, muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
Do not use if pregnant or have high blood pressure.
Rosewood: Muscle relaxant.
Sage: Soothing agent. Do not use if pregnant or epileptic.
Sandlewood: Antiseptic, emollient, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
Spearmint: Emollient, astringent, soothing agent. Use sparingly.
Tarragon: Astringent
Tea Tree: Antiseptic, acne fighter, dandruff fighter
Thyme: Antiseptic, toner
Vanilla: Emollient
Vetiver: Emollient, reduces blood pressure
Violet Leaf: Soothing agent, skin conditioner
Yarrow: Reduces scarring
Ylang-Ylang: Reduces stress and tension