Essential Oils A-G

Agonis Essential Oil
(now Fragonia Essential Oil)
(Agonis fragrans). Herbaceous and fresh. Has similar properties to Tea Tree Essential Oil. A new Australian Essential Oil.

Benzoin Essential Oil
(Styrax benzoin) Vanilla like aroma. Good for coughs and colds.

Bergamot Essential Oil
(Citrus aurantium var. bergamia). A fresh citrus scent, that has a slight floral tone to it. Bergamot is know to calm emotional states, such as agitation. A pleasant oil for blending.

Carrot Seed Oil
(Daucus carota) Earthy and herbal aroma. Contains good amounts of A  B1  B2 and C. Great for oily skin.

Cedarwood Essential Oil
(Juniperus virginiana) Dry woody almost sweet aroma. Soothing on the mind. Good for oily skin and hair.

Cinnamon Essential Oil
(Cinnamomum zeylonicum) Spicy & warming aroma. May help fatigue and depression.

Citronella Essential Oil
(Cymbopogon nordus). Lemon  citrus aroma. Excellent insect repellent.

Clary Sage Essential Oil
(Salvia sclarea). Herbaceous & Bitter Sweet scented oil. May help in relieving premenstrual tension. Add a few drops to tissue and place beside your pillow as you sleep.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil
(Eucalyptus globus) is renowned for its medicinal properties. It is a good anti bacterial and antiseptic oil. Excellent for keeping colds at bay. Applications; make an inhaler by adding 2 drops to a bowl of steaming water, place your head over the bowl with a towel covering your head and bowl. To help breathing at night, place 2 drops on a tissue and place on or near your pillow.

Frangipani Essential Oil
(Plumeria alba). It has a deep  rich  floral aroma. Non drying to the skin. Excellent oil to blend into our Botanical Shower Gel or Botanical Bubble Bath

Frankincense Essential Oil
(Boswellia carteri). A lasting and resinous aroma with spice and a hint of lemon. Aids meditation  fortifies and quiets the mind.

Geranium Essential Oil
(Pelargonium graveolens). Green  rosy-mint aroma. Uses; has a balancing effect on the nervous system. Can help to relieve anxiety, depression and stress.

Ginger Essential Oil
(Zingiber officinale) Essential Oil has a warm and spicy aroma. It is know to help with digestive problems and alleviate nausea.

Grapefruit White Essential Oil
(Citrus paradise) has a fantastic fresh citrus scent. It helps to waken the mind and promote good feelings. This oil is great on oily skin conditions, helping to remove and balance excess oil production. An oil to blend into your Botanical Foaming Facial Cleanser, Scrub or Shower Gel.

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Essential Oils H-M

Honey Myrtle Essential Oil
(Melaleuca teretifolia (marsh honey myrtle)) has a beautiful  uplifting light sweet citral scent. A good oil for deodorising your home and surfaces through spraying and using in Aromatherapy Burners. Has antibacterial properties.

Jasmine Essential Oil in 3% Jojoba
(Jasminum grandifiorum). Heady  exotic rich floral aroma. Good for deep relaxation of the body and mind.

Juniper Berry Essential Oil
(Juniperus communis). Has a clear wood  peppery aroma. Juniper Berry is often used to boost the nervous system  providing a strengthened resolve.

Lavender Essential Oil
(Lavendula augustifolia). The highest quality Lavender Essential Oil, with a fresh and true floral scent. Gentle and calming to the mind and body. Helps to relieve tension and let you relax. An excellent oil to blend into your Botanical Bases, or add a few drops to your bath, or simply diffused in your oil burner.

Lavender Bulgaria Essential Oil
(Lavendula augustifolia (vera)). Rich and floral aroma. The scent is not quite as true as Lavender. Still a very gentle and calming oil. Great for your Aromatherapy burner, bath or on a tissue beside your pillow to help you sleep.

Lemon Essential Oil
(Citrus limon). Has the scent of freshly squeezed lemons. Full of zest and life, a good pick me up oil. The citrus also help to combat excess oil production, making it a good for oily skin conditions. Blend into your Botanical Shower Gel, Facial Cleanser or Scrub. Or add 2 drops to a bowl of cool water each morning for a refreshing face wash.

Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil
(Backhousia citriodora). Fine, rounded lemon scent with mild spicy undertones. Reportedly more antibacterial than Tea Tree. Is often used for coughs, colds and sinus problems. Use in your Aromatherapy Burner, or in an inhalation.

Lemon Scented Eucalyptus Essential Oil
(Eucalyptus citriodora). The scent of Eucalyptus and lemon. Use for Athletes foot and other fungal infections. Laryngitis, sore throats are relieved through inhalations. Head congestion can also be relieved with inhalations. Applications; make an inhaler by adding 2 drops to a bowl of steaming water, place your head over the bowl with a towel covering your head and bowl. To help breathing at night, place 2 drops on a tissue and place on or near your pillow.

Lemongrass Essential Oil
(Cymbopogon citratus). An invigorating, stimulating and reviving oil. Traditionally it has been used as an insect repellent, a deodoriser, for athlete's foot, excessive perspiration, as a muscle toner and for slack tissue, to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain) and to increase circulation.

Lime Essential Oil
(Citrus aurantifolia). Refreshing  cleansing and toning oil. Good for oily skin conditions and often used in men's products. Another good oil to be added to your Botanical Shower Gel, Facial Cleanser or Scrub.

Mandarin Essential Oil
(Citrus reticulata). A delicate true mandarin scent. One of the Essential Oils suitable for use during pregnancy. May calm indigestion and stimulate appetite in adults and children.

Majoram Essential Oil
(Thymus mastichina). A warm  sweet  slightly spicy smell. May help in attaining sleep and rest. Good at calming emotions.

May Chang Essential Oil
(litsea cubeba). Light, fresh lemon aroma, intense, very fruity. May help in calming the digestive system, making it a great oil to burn while preparing and eating food. It's freshness also makes it an appealing oil to use in bathroom products, like our Botanical Bubble Bath and Botanical Shower Gel.3

Myrrh Essential Oil
(Commiphora myrrha). Commonly used for treating: Abscess, Athletes Foot, Blisters, Catarrh, Chapped skin, Chest Infection, Chronic Bronchitis, Cuts, Haemorrhoids, Indigestion, Infected Wounds. Avoid during pregnancy.

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  Essential Oils N-Z

Orange Essential Oil
(Citrus cinesis) Good for relaxation and unwinding Orange spreads sunshine on gloomy thoughts and depression, has a very comforting and warming effect. Ideal oil to use at home. Helps anxiety and insomnia. It also helps congested skin conditions, an excellent skin tonic.

Patchouli Essential Oil
(Pogostemon cablin). Has a musky, herbaceous scent. Has been traditionally used in beauty products for many years. It is a great tonic for mature and or damaged skin and hair types. A good oil to blend into your Botanical Facial Lotion, Hand and Body Cream, or Botanical Shampoo and Conditioner.

Palmarosa Essential Oil
(Cymbopogon martinii var. martinii). Contains a rose like aroma. Can be used in an Aromatherapy Burner to help relieve stress and clear the mind. A good skin oil, it has been reported to help hydrate and improve suppleness in skin tone. Will mix well into any Earth Sisters Botanical skin care product.

Peppermint Essential Oil
(Mentha Piperita) Penetrating, grass-minty scent. Use in a burner in any situations where clear thinking and mental stimulation is required, good for concentration. Helps to relieve nausea or travel sickness. Good oil for cooling and reviving tired muscles. Peppermint is used in our Foot Care Range.

Pine Essential Oil
(Pinus sylvestris). Sweet scent of a pine forest. Excellent oil to awaken the mind and refresh the body. Burn it, blend it, keep it on a scent holder by your desk. It is a great oil to clear the air and get you going. A good room deodoriser.

Rosalina Essential Oil
(Melaleuca ericifolia (Lavender tea tree)). Rose with a woody "bushy" background. A relative of Tea Tree, it has similar antibacterial properties. It is similar to Eucalyptus Oil, being that it is a good expectorant and decongestant. Use in inhalations and Aromatherapy Burners.

Rose Maroc Essential Oil in 3% Jojoba
(Rosa centifolia). Has a rich, sweet, rosy, spicy, tenacious, radiant aroma. A lovely oil to use on all skin types, especially mature, dry or sensitive skin. Rose Oil is a wonderful oil to use in our Botanical skin care products.

Rosemary Essential Oil
(Rosemarinus officinalis). It has a fresh, woody, balsamic scent. An excellent oil for the promotion of healthy hair and scalp. Its warming nature also lends its self to soothing sore and tired muscles. Mixes well with our Botanical Massage Oil for an after sports rub down (try the recipe Rosemary, Black Pepper and Ginger).

Sandalwood Essential Oil
(Santalum spicatum) Woody and grounding scent. Sandalwood has a calming harmonising effect on the body. Helps to reduce tension and confusion. Can be a remedy to use for nervous depression fear stress and a hectic daily lifestyle. Know to be an aphrodisiac.

Tea Tree Essential Oil
(Melaleucca Alternfolia) Clear fresh scent. Mixed with a little carrier oil it may speed up healing of skin infections such as acne. Sore throats, head aches and congestion may benefit through inhalations. Good antibacterial cleanser for the home.

Thyme Essential Oil
(Thymus vulgaris). A strong sweet  herbaceous scent. A warming oil for the body. Use in massage oil blends. Avoid using during pregnancy.

Vanilla Essential Oil
(Vanilla plantfolia). A beautiful sweet aroma. Full of body, with a soft touch. A good oil for your Aromatherapy Burner, especially if setting a romantic mood. It is said to bring back childhood memories and promote feelings of well being. Can be blended into any Botanical product.

Vertiver Essential Oil
(Vetiveria zizanioides). Deep, earthy, woody, smoky fragrance. This oil may help to alleviate bad moods and provide feeling of wellbeing. A good skin oil, that helps to moisturise and promote healing. Use on all skin types, especially dry, damaged or mature skin.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
(Canaga odorata). Intensely sweet, heady, floral aroma. Another romantic mood setting oil. Use in the bath or in your Aromatherapy Burner. Ylang Ylang helps to balance the oil production in the skin (sebum). A good oil to add to your Botanical Facial Cleanser or Scrub. It is already found in our Orange & Mandarin Facial Cleanser and Lavender Facial Cleanser.

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