Balsam fir ♡ Abies balsamea
Scent ♢ Sweet, vibrant, evergreen woodsy
Physical Properties: Antibacterial and has the ability to kill airborne germs
Emotional Properties: It opens emotional blocks and is grounding
Black Spruce ♡ Pica Mariana
Scent ♢ Fruity, fresh, coniferous, balsamic
Therapeutic Properties: Sedative, anti- inflammatory, antispasmodic, analgesic
Emotional Properties: Calming, centering, releases emotional blocks, grounding, may increase positive emotions and the frequency of prosperity.
Cinnamon ♡ Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Scent ♢ earthy, stimulating, peppery, bright, woodsy
Therapeutic Properties: Contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding. Extreme caution with children in low doses on skin. Enhances circulation, improves digestion and appetite
Emotional Properties: Dispels anger, eases exhaustion, releases emotions linked to the past, clears and soothes the mind.
Cypress ♡ Cupressus sempervirens
Scent ♢ Fresh, piney, sweet, slightly citrus, balsamic
Therapeutic Properties: Antibacterial, antispasmodic, calmative, antirheumatic
Can be very helpful for bronchial asthma or potential irritant. Grounding and one of the best oils for Vata.
Emotional Properties: Calms excessive talking and over thinking, eases grief, trauma and major life transitions.
Frankincense ♡ Boswellia carterii
Scent ♢ Spicy, woody, slightly citrus, balsamic
Therapeutic Properties: Immunostimulant, analgesic, antioxidant, perhaps the most important aromatic incense ingredient since history began. Helps with respiratory conditions such as asthma and musculoskeletal issues such as neck pain, headache and joint inflammation.
Emotional Properties: Calms the nervous system, quiets the mind enhancing reflection and introspection. Encourages emotional healing and to be in the present.
Geranium ♡ Pelargonium x asperum
Scent ♢ Earthy, herbaceous, sharp rosy, foliage-green
Therapeutic Properties: Antibacterial, antidepressant, analgesic, to rapidly relieve the pain of post herpetic neuralgia from shingles, antispasmodic, and antifungal
Emotional Properties: Supports sense of security, stability and protection from disturbing energy.
Grapefruit ♡ Citrus paradisi
Scent ♢ Clean, fresh, citrus, tangy, zesty,
Therapeutic Properties: Diuretic, liver support, antidepressant, immunostimulant
Emotional Properties: Uplifting, happy, energetic. Perfect tonic for exhaustion.
Lavender ♡ Lavandula angustafolia
Scent ♢ Floral, woody, mild, herbal with citrus element
Therapeutic Properties: Antispasmodic, antibacterial, antifungal
Emotional Properties: Helps calm panic attacks, calms, soothes, balances, reduces fear
Lemon ♡ Citrus Limon
Scent ♢ Like being in a lemon grove
Therapeutic Properties: Antibacterial and antidepressant, antispasmodic
Emotional Properties: Invites happy, opening, uplifting energy, reduces tension and depression
Myrrh ♡ Commiphora myrrha
Scent ♢ Balsamic, spicy, medicinal note. One of the gifts given to the Christ child from the Magi
Therapeutic Properties: Cicatrisant, anti-inflammatory, helps with cold damp conditions
Emotional Properties: Connects the physical and spiritual. Its calming and grounding bringing tranquility. Soothing to overthinkers and compulsive eaters.
Neroli ♡ Citrus aurantium var. amara
Scent ♢ Exotic, intensely floral, sweet and citrusy, blossoms of the orange tree
Therapeutic Properties: Antidepressant, antibacterial, analgesic, antispasmodic, cns sedative, it could help with pre-operative surgery, skin care, muscle spasms and perfume. Used by Egyptian priests to heal body, mind and spirit. Very costly as 1,000 pounds of orange blossoms make 1 pound of neroli oil.
Emotional Properties: Calms and soothes the heart, helps ease shock, frigidity, relaxes the nerves and facilitates spiritual and creative work.
Palmarosa ♡ Cymbopogon martinii var. motia
Scent ♢ Floral, woodsy, sweet, rosy
Therapeutic Properties: Airborne antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antifungal, skin healing
Emotional Properties: Calming jealous and possessive feelings, opens the breath, reduces anxiety
Peppermint ♡ Mentha x piperita
Scent ♢ Crisp, minty, sweet
Therapeutic Properties: Antiemetic, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory. Not for use on children under 5. Great for headaches, nausea and travel sickness.
Emotional Properties: Opens airways to enhance circulation to the brain, wakes up and refreshes the mind to improve focus, clear energy, stimulates ideas.
Roman Chamomile ♡ Chamaemelum nobile
Scent ♢ Fruity, herbal, apple scent
Therapeutic Properties: anti- inflammatory, antispasmodic
Emotional Properties: Calms, sedated and soothes. Reduces anxiety and over thinking. A favorite for children
Rosalina ♡ Melaleuca ericifolia
Scent♢ Earthy, fresh, gentle lemony lavender Therapeutic Properties: Anti-infectious, great for respiratory and sleep disorders. Great for children and a relatively new oil named Australia’s finest gifts to the aromatic world by world renowned Dr. David Penoel.
Emotional Properties: Calming, relaxing, refreshing, improves mood and self confidence
Rose absolute ♡ Rosa damascena
Scent ♢ warm, deep floral, rich, with slightly spicey and honey like notes
Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, anti-bacterial. antispasmodic, and antitussive. Very costly as it takes approximately 10,000 roses to distill a 5ml. bottle. Used for skin and perfume.
Emotional Properties: Soothing to the heart, easing shock, grief and despair. Brings feelings of love. Said to have a powerful energy field that vibrates to a higher frequency.
Rosewood ♡ Aniba rosaeodora
Scent ♢ Sweet, woodsy, soft, rosy notes
Physical Therapeutics: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral
Emotional Properties: Calms the nerves, removes anxiety and fear, protects against others’ energy, great for healing and serving professions.
Rosemary ♡ Rosmarinus officinalis ct. 1,8 cineole
Scent ♢ Fresh, woody, herbal
Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, circulatory stimulant, antirheumatic, antifungal, antispasmodic. Used for respiratory, musculoskeletal and acne conditions. May help hair loss.
Emotional Properties: Stimulates and strengthens the mind, energizing, uplifting, clarity of mind for mental fatigue
Sandalwood ♡ Santalum album
Scent ♢ Floral, woody, sweet, delicate, fragrant
Therapeutic Properties: Used in expensive fragrances, antispasmodic, antibacterial, sedative, antiseptic , stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands. Cooling and great for high pitta according to Ayurveda medicine.
Emotional Properties: Used for spiritual and religious ceremonies, enhances deep sleep, calming awareness, memory booster, grounding, aphrodisiac. Precious oil as the tree must be 30 years old to harvest the oils.
Sweet Basil ♡ Ocimum basilicum ct. linalool
Scent ♢ Sweet, mint, pepper, and anise
Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral, antiemetic. Add a drop on tissue and inhale to calm your stomach
Emotional Properties: Uplifting, energetic protection to help with fear and sadness, brings harmony, and strengthens self-confidence. Recommended by Hildegard of Bingen, a famous Benedictine herbalist.
Sweet Orange ♡ Citrus sinensis
Scent ♢ Sweet, light, fresh, citrus, similar to the peel
Therapeutic Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiviral
Emotional Properties: Soothing to a perfectionist, unblocks stagnant energy, calms people reluctant to ask for help, conveys joy and positivity.
Vanilla Absolute (CO2)- Vanilla planifolia
Scent ♢ Rich, sweet, woody, spicey, balsamic
Therapeutic Properties: Used in perfumes. The vanilla plant is an orchid with large pods from which the vanilla essence is extracted as an absolute.
Emotional Properties: Calming, relaxing, mood elevating and a strong aphrodisiac.
Ylang-ylang ♡ Cananga odorata var. genuina
Scent ♢ Strong, sweet, fruity, spicy, rich tropical, freshly picked blossoms.
Therapeutic Properties: Hypotensive, may reduce blood pressure and heart rate, antidepressant, and analgesic. Used in perfume and skin care
Emotional Properties: Alleviates shock and trauma, promotes joy, pleasure and euphoria.