Essential Oil

Basil
(Ocimum basilicum) Family: Labiatae Extraction: Distillation

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Properties Pain relief, particularly headache Relieves congestion Aids digestive problems Aids menstrual flow

Precautions Liver problems pregnancy

Synergy Lemon Geranium Bergamot Lavender

Bergamot
(Citrus bergamia) Family: Rutaceae Extraction: Expression

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Pain relief (analgesic) Anti-depressant Antiseptic Relieves cramp (antispasmodic) Sedative

Phototoxic May irritate skin

Chamomile Coriander Cypress Eucalyptus Geranium Juniper Jasmine Lavender Lemon Marjoram Neroli Palmarosa Patchouli Ylang ylang Bergamot Cedarwood Citronella Cypress Frankincense Geranium

Clary Sage
(Salvia sclarea) Family: Labiatae Extraction: Distillation

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Anti-convulsive Anti-depressant Anti-phlogistic (reduce inflammation) Antiseptic Anti-spasmodic

Very sedative not recommended before driving Large doses may produce headache

Antisudorific Aphrodisiac Sedative

Grapefruit Jasmine Juniper Lavender Lime Sandalwood

Eucalyptus
(eucalyptus globules) Family: Myrtaceae Extraction: Distillation

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Analgesic Anti-rheumatic Anti-phlogistic (reduces inflammation) Antiseptic Antispasmodic Anti-viral

High blood pressure Epilepsy May antidote homeopathic medication.

Benzoin, Coriander Juniper Lavender Lemongrass Melissa Pine Thyme Basil Bergamot Cedarwood Chamomile Citronelle Frankincense Geranium Jasmine Lavender Palmarosa Rose Rosewood

Grapefruit
(citrus paradisi) Family: rutaceae Extraction: Expression

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Anti-depressant Antiseptic Aperitif (encourage appetite) Diuretic Disinfectant Skin condition

Skin irritation if exposed to strong sunlight after treatment

Ylang Ylang

Lemon
(Citrus limonum) Family: rutaceae Extraction: Expression/Distillation

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Anti bacterial Pain relief headaches, muscles Skin condition

Phototoxic

Lavender Sandalwood Eucalyptus Geranium Juniper Basil Cedarwood Coriander Geranium Jasmine Lavender Neroli Niaouli Palmarosa Rosemary Tea tree Yarrow Juniper Lavender Lemon Lime Myrtle Orange Pine

Lemongrass
(Cymbopogon citrates /flexuosus) Family: Gramineae Extraction: Distillation

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Anti-depressant Antiseptic Bacteriacide Carminative (gas expulsion) Digestive Diuretic

Sensitive skin

Niaouli
(Melaleuca viridiflora) Family: Myrtaceae Extraction: Distillation

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Analgesic Antirheumatic Antiseptic Balsamic (soothes and soften phlegm) Decongestant

Peppermint Rosemary

Orange
(Citrus vulgaris/aurantium/sinesis) Family: Rutaceae Extraction: Expression

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Stress relief

Phototoxic

Sandalwood

Lavender
(Lavendula officinalis) Family: Laiatae Extraction: Distillation

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Stress relief Skin repair scarring, burns Skin condition Pain relief

None

Geranium All citrus oils

Lavandin
(lavandula flagrans) Family: Labiatae Extraction: Distillation

Top/middle

Pain relief muscular Aids circulation

None

Bergamot Rosemary

Mandarin
(Citrus madurensis)

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Antispasmodic Digestive

Phototoxic

basil Bergamot

Family: Rutaceae Extraction: Expression

Emollient Sedative Tonic

Cajeput
(Melaleuca leucadendron) Family: Myrtaceae Extraction: Distillation

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Pain relief, particularly headache Aids digestion

Possible skin irritant if high concentrations.

Black pepper Coriander Chamomile Grapefruit Lavender Lemon Lime Majoram Neroli Palmarosa Petitgrain Rose Bergamot Geranium Lavender

Chamomile Roman
(Anthemis nobilis) Family: Compositae Extraction: Distillation

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Pain reliever Skin conditioner Stress relief Emmenagogue (aid menstrual flow)

Not advised during pregnancy.

Bergamot Lavender Geranium Tea tree Lemon

Geranium
(Pelargonium odorantissimum/graveolens) Family: Geraniaceae

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Skin conditioner Stress relief diuretic

Not advised during pregnancy

Basil Bergamot Orange Rosemary

Extraction: Distillation

Juniper
(Juniperus communis) Family: Cupressaceae Extraction: Distillation

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Stress relief Fluid elimination Skin conditioner

Kidney problems Pregnacy

Bergamot Cypress Geranium Lavandin Lavender Geranium Lavender

Rosemary
(rosemarinus officinalis) Family: Labiatae Extraction: Distillation

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Pain relief headache, muscular Stress relief

Pegnancy Epilepsy High blood pressure

Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris) Family: Labiatae Extraction: Distillation

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Antimicrobe Antirheumatic Antiseptic Antispasmodic Aperitif Aphrodisiac Carminative

May irritate skin if use in bath or massage. High blood pressure Pregnancy

Bergamot Cedarwood Chamomile Juniper Lemon Niaouli Mandarin

Diuretic Emmenagogue

Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens Family: Cuptessaceae Extraction: Distillation

Middle/Base

Anti-rheumatic Antiseptic Antispasmodic Anti-sudorific (reduces sweating) Astringent Diuretic Emmenagogue

Not advised during pregnancy

Ylang Ylang
(Cananga odorata) Family: anonaceae Extraction: Distillation

Middle/Base

Antidepressant Antiseptic aphrodisiac Hypotensive (reduce blood pressured) Sedative

Excessive use may lead to headaches and nausea May irritate sensitive skin, inflamed skin and dermatitis

Melissa Rosemary Tea tree Benzoin Bergamot Clary Sage Juniper Lavender Lemon Linden Blossom Orange Pine Rosemary Sandlewood Bergamot Citronella Grapefruit Jasmine Lavender lemon Melissa Neroli Orange Patchouli Rose Rosewood Sandalwood

Verbena Basil Cajeput Chamomile Lavender Melissa

Camphor
(Cinnomomum camphora) Family: Lauraceae Extraction: Distillation

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Analgesic Antidepressant Antiseptic Antispasmodic Caminative Diuretic

Very stimulating oil Overdose could cause convulsion and vomiting Not advised during pregnancy Epilepsy Asthma Not advised during pregnancy until about to give birth.

Jasmine
(Jasminum grandiflorum) Family: Jasminaceae Extraction: Enfleurage / Solvent extraction

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Anti-depressant Antiseptic Anti-spasmodic Aphrodisiac

Bergamot Frankincense Geranium Orange Mandarin Melissa Neroli Palmarosa Rose Rosewood Sandalwood

Rose
(Rose centifolia cabbage rose Rose damascene damask rose

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Anti-depressant Antiphlogistic (reduce inflammation) Antiseptic Antispasmodic

Avoid in pregnancy

Bergamot Chamomile Clary sage Geranium Jasmine

Rose gallica red rose) Family: Rosaceae Extraction: Enfleurage

Aphrodisiac Emmenagogue Sedative

Lavender Neroli Orange Palmarosa Patchouli Sandalwood

Sandalwood
(Santalum album) Family: Santalaceae Extraction: Distillation

Base

Stress relief Skin condition

None

Bergamot Geranium Lavender