Essential Oil Index. Essential Oil Description Properties Notes/Warnings Allspice. Do not use during pregnancy. May Spicy, sweet scent.

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1 Essential Oil Index Essential Oil Description Properties Notes/Warnings Allspice Analgesic, antibacterial, Spicy, sweet (Pimenta officinalis) antiseptic, aphrodisiac. cause skin irritation. Can be used as a substitute for Amyris Woodsy, with a warm, Antiseptic, sedative. Sandalwood, but does not have the (Amyris balsamifera) vanilla note. same scent notes. Angelica (Angelica archangelica) Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) Benzoin (Styrax tonkinesis) Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Sweet, with a spicy undertone. Sweet, licorice-like aroma. May solidify at room temperature. Crisp pine Pungent, often mingled with a sweet Spicy. Warm, vanilla-like smell Citrusy, fresh, woodsy Antispasmodic, carminative, nervine, Antiseptic, antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, sedative, tonic. Antibacterial, antispasmodic, expectorant, nervine. Antiseptic, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-fungal. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial. Analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours. Do not use during pregnancy or if you have epilepsy. Dilute well before use. Do not use during pregnancy. May cause skin irritation. May cause skin irritation. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours. One traditional use is as an insect repellant. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours.

2 Black Pepper Analgesic, antiseptic, antitoxic, Warm and spicy. (Piper nigrum) aphrodisiac. cause skin irritation. Cajeput Slightly sweet, Antibacterial, uplifting. (Melaleuca minor) camphor-like. cause skin irritation. Antibacterial. Calamus Antispasmodic, antiinflammatory, uplifting. well before using. Dilute Spicy, woodsy. (Acorus Calamus) Do not use during pregnancy or have Fresh, cool epilepsy. Camphor (Cinnamonum camphora) Caraway (Carum carvi) Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) Sweet, peppery Spicy, with a sweet, almost balsamic Warm, pungent. Slight mint Dry, sweet, woodsy balsamic Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, Antispasmodic, antiseptic, astringent, disinfectant, Antiseptic, antispasmodic, energizing. Antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, anti-viral and anticoagulant. Antispasmodic, carminative, Antiseptic, antibacterial, calming, anti-inflammatory May cause skin irritation. Do not use on the skin as it is both an extreme skin irritant and may sensitize skin. Also known as False Cinnamon. cause skin irritation. May irritate extra sensitive skin. Do not use during pregnancy. Chamomile, Blue (Matricaria recutita) Sweet but straw-like Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, bactericidal, fungicidal, sedative. cause skin irritation. Also known as German Chamomile.

3 Chamomile, Moroccan (Ormenis mixta) Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis) Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum) Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylancium) Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata) Copaiba Balsam (Copaifera officinalis) Fresh, has balsamic undertone. Sweet, apple-like Flat, earthy Hot, spicy Slightly fruity, fresh, lemony Earthy, with a slightly fruity Spicy, but slightly bitter Mild, sweet, woodsy. Antispasmodic, sedative. Analgesic, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, sedative, nervine. Antiseptic, astringent, carminative, anti-spasmodic. Antibacterial, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac. Antifungal, antimicrobial, insect repellant. Antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, hypotensive, sedative. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, cause skin irritation. Not made from a true Chamomile plant. cause skin irritation. Can cause skin irritation. May burn the skin, so dilute well before using. Do not use if you have high blood pressure. Do not use if you have a history of breast or ovarian cysts or estrogendependent cancer. Do not use if you have hemophilia or prostate cancer. May cause skin irritation. cause skin irritation. Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) Fresh, with a slightly woody aroma. Antiseptic, antispasmodic, styptic, sudorific, sedative. Do not use during pregnancy or if you have a history of estrogen-dependent cancer. Do not use if you have high blood pressure.

4 Davana (Artemisia pallens) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globolus) Eucalyptus, Lemon (Eucalyptus citriodora) Fruity, slightly woody Lemon with a woody Lemony and spicy. Fresh, medicinal Sweet, lemon scent with a woody note. Aphrodisiac, calmative. Antiseptic, antifungal, calmative, nervine, tonic. Analgesic, antiseptic, fungicidal, stimulant, tonic. Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, Antiseptic, bactericidal, calmative, fungicidal, insecticide. Mostly used in making perfumes. Davana smells differently on each individual. May cause skin irritation. Do not use if you have epilepsy. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Fir Needle (Abies alba) Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) Galbanum (Ferula galbaniflua) Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Sweet, almost peppery Antiseptic, antispasmodic, stimulant, tonic. Woody Spicy, with a fresh Spicy, with a woody note. Floral, with fruity Antiseptic, antimicrobial, analgesic. Antiseptic, astringent, carminative, sedative, tonic. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, hypotensive, restorative. Analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, astringent, insecticide, regenerative, sedative. Do not use during pregnancy, if you have epilepsy or if you have a history of estrogen-dependent cancer. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use in the perfume and incense industries. Do not use if you have estrogendependent cancer or hypoglycemia.

5 Analgesic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, Ginger Smoky, spicy (Zingiber officinale) antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, stimulant, tonic. Grand Fir (Abies grandis) Grapefruit (citrus paradisi) Helichrysum ( Helichrysum italicum) Ho Wood ( Cinnamomum camphora) Hops ( Humulus lupulus) Woody, with citrus Sweet, tangy. Earthy, sweet. Woody. Floral, spicy Analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, disinfectant, stimulant, tonic Antiseptic, disinfectant, tonic. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, nervine, Analgesic, antiseptic, sedative. Antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, nervine, sedative. May cause skin irritation, so dilute well before using. May cause skin irritation. May irritate sensitive skin. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours. May irritate sensitive skin. Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Jasmine (Jasminum officinalis) Juniper Berry (juniperus communis) Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) Camphorous. Exotic, floral sweet Crisp, herbaceous, citrus Floral and light Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, sedative. Aphrodisiac, anti-spasmodic, sedative. Antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, stimulating, tonic. Antiseptic, analgesic, antiinflammatory, antiviral, nervine, sedative. Do not use if you have epilepsy. Do not use if you are pregnant. Do not use during pregnancy, kidney disease or high blood pressure. Avoid during pregnancy.

6 Rich, fresh scent Lemon Antimicrobial, antiseptic, similar to fresh lemon (Citrus limonum) bactericidal, insecticidal, tonic. rinds. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus) Lime Peel (Citrus aurantifolia) Litsea Cubeba (Litsea cubeba) Lovage Leaf (Levisticum officinalis) Mace (Myristica fragrans) Mandarin (Citrus reticulate) Manuka ( Leptospermum scoparium) Marjoram (Origanum majorana) Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) Lemon, citrusy Lemon, grass-like. Green, fresh, citrusy, sweet Sweet, citrusy. Sweet and spicy. Spicy. Sweet, citrusy. Green, herbaceous. Woody, with a medicinal aroma. Warm, resin Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, nervine, sedative. Analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, nervine, tonic. Antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, disinfectant, tonic. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, insecticidal, sedative. Antimicrobial, antiseptic, Analgesic, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, Antiseptic, antispasmodic, hypnotic, stimulant, sedative. Analgesic, antibacterial, antiseptic, nervine, sedative. Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, sedative, tonic. Antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, restorative. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours. May irritate sensitive skin. Also known as Melissa essential oil. Do not use during pregnancy or have high blood pressure. Mildly phototoxic. Avoid exposing applied area of skin to direct sunlight for 24 hours. May irritate sensitive skin. Mildly phototoxic. May irritate sensitive skin.

7 Myrtle Antibacterial, antiseptic, Camphoraceos. (Myrtus communis) Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Neroli Light, floral antiseptic, aphrodisiac, (Citrus aurantium) fungicidal, sedative. Niaouli (Melaleuca viridiflora) Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) Balsamic, with a note of camphor. Musky, sharp and spicy. Analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal, Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, stimulant, tonic. Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) Dry, earthy. Antiseptic, demulcent, uplifting. Do not use if you have epilepsy. May irritate sensitive skin. Opopanax (Commiphora guidotii) Resiny, warm Antiseptic, antispasmodic. Used in perfumes. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours. Other essential oil includes ommiphora holtziana. Orange, Bitter (Citrus aurantium) Citrus, stronger than Sweet Orange Antidepressant, antiinflammatory, astringent, bactericidal, stimulant, stomachic. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours.

8 Citrus, strong scent Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, Orange, Sweet similar to fresh orange bactericidal, fungicidal, (Citrus sinensis) rinds. stimulant, tonic Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) Parsley Seed (Petroselinum sativum) Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Herbal, with a camphor note. Floral, rose-like scent with a grass note. Woody, with an earthy note. Earthy, woody Mint Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, fungicidal, tonic. Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, nervine, Antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, stimulant, tonic. Anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, insecticidal, relaxant, tonic Analgesic, anesthetic, antiseptic, nervine, irritate sensitive skin. Do not use if you have high blood pressure. irritate sensitive skin. Do not use during pregnancy or have high blood pressure. Petitgrain Floral, citrusy. Antiseptic, antispasmodic, nervine, stimulant, tonic Peru Balsam Balsamic, with a Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, (Myroxylon balsamum) vanilla base note. Pine, Scotch (Pinus sylvestris) Antibacterial, antifungal, Woody, with balsamic antimicrobial, antiseptic, notes. bactericidal, relaxing. Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) Slightly medicinal with a sweet, fruit note. Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, Sometimes listed as balsam of Peru oil. May irritate sensitive skin. May irritate sensitive skin. irritate sensitive skin.

9 Rose (Rosa damascene) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) Sage (Salvia officinalis) Sandalwood (Santalum album) Strong, sweet floral Medicinal, herbal Woody, fruity with a floral note. Musky. Balsamic, deep perfume-like Anti-infectious, relaxant, uplifting. Analgesic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, fungicidal, nervine, restorative, stimulant, tonic. Analgesic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, insecticide Antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral, antispasmodic, disinfectant. Antidepressant, antiviral, calming, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, sedative. Rose Otto is steam distilled and has a lighter color than Rose Absolute which is produced by solvent extraction. Other rose essential oils include rosa centifolia, and rosa rugosa. Do not use if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. irritate sensitive skin. Used to make incense. Essential Oil Description Properties Notes/Warnings Savory, Mountain Antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, Strong herbal (Satureja montana) antiviral. Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) Mint, with a sweeter scent than peppermint. Woody, spicy. Antiseptic, antispasmodic, restorative. Antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiinflammatory, relaxing. May irritate sensitive skin. Mainly used in perfumes. Egyptian, Hebrew and Hindu cultures also used the oil and herb for religious uses.

10 Spruce (Tsuga canadensis) Balsamic, fruit-like. Antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiinflammatory. Used in household cleaning products. Also used for muscle relaxation. Do not use during pregnancy. Spruce, Black (Picea mariana) St. John s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Tagetes (Tagetes minuta) Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) Balsamic, sweet. Balsamic Herbal and bitter. Crisp citrus scent similar to fresh tangerine rind. Anti-infectious, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, calming, disinfectant, and tonic. Calming, antispasmodic, antiinflammatory. Antispasmodic, bactericidal, fungicidal. Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic. May be used for muscle relaxation. irritate sensitive skin. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours. Mainly used in perfumes. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours. Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Thuja (Thuja plicata) Sweet, spicey. Pungent, slight medicinal Sharp, with camphor notes Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiseptic. Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic. Astringent, insect repellent. Do not use during pregnancy and in cases of epilepsy. May irritate sensitive skin. Typically, used for disinfecting qualities. Do not use during pregnancy. May irritate sensitive skin.

11 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Warm and spicy. Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral. Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Warm, sweet, with spicy undertones Fresh, spicy Calming, restorative, sedative. Anti-inflammatory, antifungal. irritate sensitive skin. Strong aroma may cause headaches. Do not expose applied area of skin to direct sunlight or for 24 hours. May irritate sensitive skin. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Vanilla Absolute (Vanilla planifolia) Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) Warm and musky Calming, restorative. May irritate sensitive skin. Sweet, vanilla-like. Woodsy, but sweet, with an earthy note A slightly spicy smell, much like aniseed. Floral, perfume-like scent with a sweet note. Uplifting. Antispasmodic, antiseptic, calming. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent. Antispasmodic, calming. Difficult to work with. Be sure to buy vanilla absolute dissolved in ethanol. Mainly used in perfumes. irritate extra sensitive skin. Do not use during pregnancy and in cases of epilepsy. Avoid large doses, as a narcotic effect has been reported. Do not use if you have apnea or low blood pressure. Disclaimer: The information provided is intended to teach the reader how to make aromatherapy products. The statements contained herein have not been evaluated or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

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