Bergamot

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Citrus bergamia
Peel
Cold Pressed
Greenish yellow
Thin
Top
Fresh, sweet fruity, slightly spicy- balsamic undertone
Analgesic, anthelmintic (destroys intestinal worms), antibacterial, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antipruritic (relieves itching), antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive (stimulate
appetite), carminative, deodorant, digestant, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge (fever), insecticide,
laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge (expels intestinal worms), vulnerary
Acne, abscesses, anxiety, boils, cold sores, cystitis, depression, flatulence, halitosis, itching, loss
of appetite, mouth infections, sore throat, oily skin, psoriasis, stress.
a-pinene, sabinene, b-pinene, myrcene, para-Cymene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, a-terpineol, linalool,
terpinenol-4, neral, linalyl acetate, geranial, geranyl acetate, neryl acetate, a-bergaptene (not
bergamot BF), B-bisabolene, caryophyllene.
Bergamot BF: Limonane, Linalool, beta-Pinene, Linalyl acetate, alpha-Terpineol, gammaTerpinene, Myrcene, others
Phototoxic.(Not Bergamot BF) If applied locally do not expose to sunlight for 24 hrs.
Lavender, orange blossom, jasmine, cypress, geranium, lemon, chamomile, juniper, coriander.

Cedarwood Atlas
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Cedrus atlantica
Wood
Steam Distilled
Yellow, orange, or amber
Medium
Base
Warm, camphoraceous top note, sweet woody-balsamic undertone
Antifungal, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, circulatory stimulant, diuretic, expectorant,
insecticide, sedative, tonic, vulnerary.
Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughs, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, nervous tension, stress, ulcers.
beta-Himachalene, gamma-Himachalene, alpha-Himachalene, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons,
Sesquiterpenes, oxygen-containing-, others
Avoid during pregnancy and breast feeding. Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Bergamot, cypress, jasmine, juniper, mimosa, clary sage, vetiver, rosemary, rosewood, ylang
ylang.

Lavender
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Lavandula angustifolia
Flower
Steam Distilled
Colorless to pale yellow
Thin
Top to middle
Floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone
Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
antitoxic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, deodorant,
diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative,
stimulant, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary
Acne, allergies, boils, bruises, burns, dandruff, dermatitis, earache, inflammations, insect bites,
insect repellent, lice, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, sores, sunburn, wounds, muscular ache,
rheumatism, sprains, asthma, bronchitis, throat infections, colic, flatulence, nausea, flu,
depression, headache, insomnia, PMT, shock, vertigo, nervous tension.
Linalyl acetate, linalool, (E)-Anethole, borneol, Terpinen-4-ol, 1,8-Cineole, Camphor, Neryl
acetate, beta-Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene oxide, (Z)-beta-Farnesene, others
Non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing
Most oils especially floral and citrus oils

Palmarosa
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Cymbopogon martinii
Grass
Steam distilled
Pale yellow-olive
Thin
Middle
Sweet, floral, rosy, geranium-like
Antiseptic, bactericidal, cicatrizant, digestive, febrifuge, hydrating, stimulant (digestive, circulatory), tonic
Acne, dermatitis, scars, sores, wrinkles, moisturizer, anorexia, digestive atonia, intestinal
infection, nervous exhaustion, stress
Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Geranyl formate, linalool, beta-Caryophyllene, others
Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant
Geranium, rosewood, amyris, sandalwood, cedarwood, ylang ylang

Peppermint
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Mentha piperita
Flowering herb
Steam Distilled
Pale yellow or greenish
Thin
Top
Highly penetrating, grassy-minty camphoraceous
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, emmenagogue,
expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, stomachic, sudorific, vasoconstrictorm vermifuge
Acne, dermatitis, ringworm, toothache, muscular pain, palpitations, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis,
colic, cramp, colds, flu, fevers, fainting, nausea, migraine, headache, nervous stress, vertigo.
Menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate, menthofuran, limonene, pulegone, 1,8-Cineole, others
Non-toxic, non-irritant, possible sensitization..
Benzoin, rosemary, lavender, marjoram, lemon, eucalyptus

Ylang Ylang
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Canaga odorata
Flower
Steam Distilled
Light amber to yellow brown
Medium
Middle/base
Fresh, floral, sweet, slightly fruity, fragrant yet delicate. Intoxicating
Aphrodisiac, anti-depressant, anti-infectious, anti-seborrheic, antiseptic, euphoric, hypotensive,
nervine, regulator, sedative (nervous), stimulant (circulatory), tonic
Anxiety, depression, headache, libido-low, colds, sinus infection, scars, insect bites, anger,
insomnia, acne, cough, hypertension, palpitations, stress
Germacrene D, alpha-Farnesene , beta-Caryophyllene , (E,E)-Farnesyl acetate , Geranyl acetate ,
alpha-Humulene , delta-Cadinene , gamma-Cadinene , alpha-Copaene , Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl
salicylate, T-Amorphol, (Z,Z)-Farnesyl acetate
Non-toxic, non-irritant
Bergamot, rosewood, vetiver, jasmine, mimosa, Peru balsam,, rose

Eucalyptus Lemon
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Eucalyptus citriodora
Leaf
Steam Distilled
Colorless to pale yellow
Thin
Top
Strong, fresh, citronella like odor. Balsamic undertone.
Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, deodorant, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticide
Athlete's foot, fungal infections, cuts, dandruff, herpes, insect repellent, scabs, sores, wounds,
asthma, sore throat, colds, fever, chickenpox, infectious disease
Citronellal, citronellol, alpha-Pinene, Isopulegol, others

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Non-irritant. Possible sensitization. Toxic if taken internally

Cedarwood, lavender, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, pine, lemon

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Pelargonium graveolens
Leaf
Steam Distilled
Clear
Thin
Middle
Rosy-sweet, floral, minty
Antidepressant, antihemorrhagic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrizant, deodorant,
diuretic, fungicidal, hemostatic, stimulant, styptic, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary
Acne, bruises, dermatitis, eczema, lice, oily skin, cellulitis, edema, nervous tension, stress, broken
capillaries, burns, congested skin, cuts, hemorrhoids, ulcers, wounds, poor circulation, sore
throat, tonsillitis, PMS,
Citronellol, Geraniol, linalool, Citronellyl formate, Geranyl formate, Isomenthone, Menthone,
Guaia-6,9-diene, 10-epi-gamma-Eudesmol, Citronellyl propionate, Geranyl propionate, others
Possible contact dermatitis in hypersensitive persons. Contra-indicated in early pregnancy.
Lavender, patchouli, clove, rose, orange, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper, bergamot

Geranium

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Lemon
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Citrus limonum
Peel
Cold expression
Pale greenish-yellow. May turn brown with age
Thin
Top
Light, fresh citrus scent
Anti-anemic, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antisclerotic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic,
febrifuge, hemostatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, rubefacient, stimulates white corpuscles, tonic,
vermifuge
Acne, anemia, brittle nails, chilblains, corns, cuts, herpes, insect bites, mouth ulcers, varicose
veins, warts, arthritis, cellulitis, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, poor circulation, asthma, throat
infections, bronchitis, dyspepsia, colds, flu, fever, infections.
Cineol, pinene, limonene, cymene, citral, lonalol, geraniol, octanol, nonanol, citronellal,
bergamotene
Toxic if taken internally
Lavender, orange, rose, ylang ylang, sandalwood, chamomile, Benzoin, geranium, eucalyptus,
juniper, lavandin, elemi, labdanum, other citrus oils

Patchouli
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Pogostemon cablin
Leaf
Steam distilled
Amber, dark orange
Medium-thick
Base-middle
Sweet, rich, herbaceous-earthy
Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic,
aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic,
febrifuge, fungicidal, nervine, prophylactic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Acne, athletes foot, cracked and chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infection,
hair care, impetigo, insect repellent, oily hair and skin, open pores, sores, wounds, wrinkles,
frigidity, nervous exhaustion, stress-related complaints
Patchouli alcohol, guaiene, patchoulene, pogostone, caryophyllene, seychellene, others
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, geranium, rose, lavender, orange, bergamot, cassia myrrh, clary
sage

Rosemary
Botanical Name

Rosmarinus officinalis

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Leaf
Steam Distilled
Clear
Thin
Middle
Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly medicinal, woody-balsamic undertone
Analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac,
astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, fungicidal,
hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, circulatory stimulant, stomachic,
sudorific, nervous system tonic, vulnerary
Acne, dandruff, dermatitis, insect repellent, arteriosclerosis, gout, muscular pain, poor circulation,
rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, jaundice, dysmenorrhea, colds, flu,
infections, headaches, hypotension, neuralgia, mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion, stress-related
disorders
alpha-Pinene, Camphene, beta-Pinene, Myrcene, para-Cymene, Limonene, Borneo, 1,8-Cineole,
beta-Caryophyllene, Camphor , others
Non-toxic, non-irritant (when diluted properly), non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy. Not to
be used by epileptics. Avoid in cases of high blood pressure
Lavender, lavandin, citronella, thyme, oregano, pine, basil, peppermint, elemi, cedarwood,
petitgrain, cinnamon

Rosewood
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Aniba roseadora
Wood
Steam Distilled
Colorless to pale yellow
Thin
Middle
Sweet, woody-floral with a hint of spice
Analgesic, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal,
cellular stimulant, cephalic, deodorant, immune system stimulant, tissue regenerator, tonic
Acne, dermatitis, scars, wounds, colds, coughs, fever, infections, frigidity, headaches, nausea,
nervous tension
Linalol, cineol, terpineol, geraniol, citronellal, limonene, pinene
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Citrus oils, florals, wood oils

Petitgrain
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Citrus aurantium
Leaf
Steam distilled
Pale yellow to amber
Thin
Top-middle
Fresh-floral citrus with woody-herbaceous undertone
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, deodorant, digestive, nervine, stimulant (digestive, nervous),
stomachic, tonic
Acne, excessive perspiration, greasy skin and hair, dyspepsia, flatulence, convalescence,
insomnia, nervous exhaustion, stress
Linalyl acetate, linalool, Geranyl acetate, pinene, myrcene, limonene, ocimene, terpineol,
neryl acetate, others
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Rosemary, lavender, geranium, orange, clary sage, jasmine, benzoin, palmarosa, clove,
balsam