ARNICA Arnica montana 15% in Olive oil - Helps revive tired, aching muscles, used to treat bruises, swelling, sprains, joint pain, reduces inflammation, accelerates wound healing, good for insect bites, helping with emotional trauma and shock, helps restore balance to the mind and spirit – Safety – Should not be applied to broken skin or open wounds.
BASIL SWEET Ocimum basilicum - Helps with nervous debility, relaxes and gives strength calming also good for muscle pain, gout, whooping & spasmodic couches, sinus congestion restores harmony in conditions of stress, Safety May inhibit blood clotting, high linalool should be used with caution. T
BAY (WEST INDIAN) Pimenta racemosa - Helps with pain, Muscle soreness, colds and flu, mental stimulant - Safety due to high eugenol content use in moderation. T
BAY, LAUREL (SWEET BAY) Laurel nobilis - Excellent cerebral stimulator good for headaches, muscle pain arthritis, rheumatism, gastric and intestinal spasm, antiseptic for respiratory system, gives inspiration, insight, courage and self esteem Safety - Eugenol can irritate the skin and mucous membranes. May cause sensitization with lengthy topical use (3 weeks or longer). T
BENZOIN Styrax benoin - A golden-brown resinous liquid with a vanilla like aroma helps with stress, anxiety, depression, rheumatism, joint pain, indigestion, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds great with inflamed dry cracked itchy skin helps lift sadness. Safety -Best avoided when concentration is needed - could have a drowsy effect. B
BERGAMOT Citrus bergamia - Fresh, sweet fruity with a spicy-balsamic undertone is very uplifting to the mind and spirit, helps with insomnia, anxiety, depression, emotional stress & fear good for indigestion, coughs and colds, wounds, acne, psoriasis, eczema - Safety - phototoxic - may cause pigmentation when applied before exposure to sunlight or other ultra-violet light, not suggested for topical use. T
BLACK PEPPER Piper nigrum - Fresh warm and spicy aroma, Aphrodisiac, good for fibromyalgia, joint pain, arthritis, muscular stiffness, colic, nausea, olds and flu, fold feet and hands - Safety - Skin sensitization if oxidized. M
CAJEPUT Melaleuca cajeputi - Fresh camphorous aroma, great with pain associated with arthritis (osteo & rheumatoid) aches and pains, gout, asthma, sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, coughs, colds, acne, psoriasis, eczema, insect bites helps with mental confusion and lack of concentration - Safety - Do not use with young children, essential oils high in 1,8 cineole can cause CNS and breathing problems in children. T
CARDAMOM Elettaria cardamomum - pale yellow liquid with a warm spicy aroma good for pain nervous exhaustion, nausea, indigestion coughs, colds, PMS, stimulating to the mind, aphrodisiac - Safety - Do not use with young children essential oils high in 1,8 cineole can cause breathing problems in children. T
CARROT SEED Daucus carota - a pale orange brown liquid with an earthy woody aroma great for skin care rejuvenating for dry chapped skin, eczema psoriasis, rashes wrinkles and skin cancer, good for anxiety, stress and exhaustion - Safety- Avoid during pregnancy & breast feeding. M
CEDARWOOD (HIMALAYAN) Cedrus deodara - A Yellow to brownish viscous oil with rich sweet yet woody balsamic aroma aids in stress, anxiety, tension, calming and grounding a great pain relief oil for arthritis, fibromyalgia good for coughs and colds great for oily skin, acne, eczema, wounds and burns - Safety - No known contraindications. B
CHAMOMILE (GERMAN) Matricaria recutita, - A deep inky-blue viscous oils with an intense sweet herbaceous aroma helps with depression, anxiety, tension insomnia muscle aches or pains inflamed joints sprains and strains good for dehydrated skin eczema. sensitive skin broken capillaries, soothing induces relaxation and calms anger. Safety - May pose an interaction problem with certain drugs. M
CHAMOMILE (ROMAN) Chamamelum nobile - A pale yellow liquid with a sweet herbaceous aroma helps with anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia especially good for children with temper tantrums, good for gastric spasms earaches and teething great for dry and irritated sensitive skin, calming and comforting - Safety - Non-toxic, is considered one of the gentlest of essential oils. M
CINNAMON Cinnamomum zeylanicum - A yellow brownish liquid with a warm spicy aroma helps with depression, circulatory stimulant, colds, flus and viral infections nausea and intestinal spasms uplifting to the mind and spirit, aphrodisiac - Safety - Extremely irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, use with care Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding. B
CLARY SAGE Salvia sclarea - A colourless to pale yellow liquid with an intoxicating sweet floral aroma great for anxiety and depression helps reduce blood pressure, muscle relaxant, PMS, menopause, dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramping) post-natal depression good for mature skin, euphoric, calming to the mind, aphrodisiac - Safety - Avoid during pregnancy. T
CLOVE BUD Syzygium aromaticum - A pale yellow liquid with a sweet spicy aroma known for its eugenol content which is helpful with toothaches. A mental tonic, insect repellent also helpful with indigestion and the prevention of colds and flues - Safety- Skin irritant. B
COPAIBA Copaifera officinalis - Derived from the resin of this towering tree originating from the rain forest has a spicy woody aroma, and is great for anxiety, an excellent Analgesic (pain relief) with a higher percentage of beta-caryophyllene than cannabis sativa (beta-caryophyllene is what gives cannabis sativa its pain relieving and anxiety reducing properties) also calming to the mind and spirit. B
CORRIANDER Coriandrum sativum – A sweet somewhat woody, spicy aroma helpful with nervous exhaustion and mental fatigue, excellent Analgesic (pain relief) helps regulate the menstrual cycle, clears the body of toxins and waste fluid a great circulatory aid, stimulating to the mind and spirit encourages creativity, known as the herb of happiness, aphrodisiac – Safety- Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing. No known contraindications. T
CYPRESS Cupressus sempervirens – An almost colourless liquid with a warm and woody balsamic aroma helps with insomnia and is restorative to the nervous system is a venous decongestant helpful with varicose veins, and edema, good for spasmodic coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma ad hay fever is a sedative to the nerve endings of the respiratory system also helps the skin with acne problems, oily skin, tightens large pores, good for painful menstruation, PMS, endometriosis and menopause symptoms, calming to the mind and spirit use in times of transition or change – Safety – Old or oxidized cypress oil should be avoided and could cause possible skin irritation. B
Essential Oil Profiles A - C - FOR REFERENCE -
Aromatherapy works by inhaling or absorbing essential oils, which are extracted from various plant parts. The scents of essential oils stimulate the limbic system, the part of the brain that controls emotions, smell, and some physiological functions.
The olfactory system is responsible for our sense of smell. It starts in the nose, where tiny hairs called cilia detect odors and send signals to the brain. These signals are relayed to the limbic system, influencing the central nervous system. Pleasant odors have a deeper impact on our nervous system compared to unpleasant ones. This process operates mostly on a subconscious level.
When absorbed through the skin, essential oils enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. They support mood regulation, stress relief, immune health, and more. Additionally, essential oils can act locally with their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal, and analgesic properties. Aromatherapy may improve emotional and physiological well-being, such as pain relief, mood enhancement, cognitive function, respiratory health, and infection prevention.
Each plant produces unique essential oils with distinct properties and benefits that support our health and well-being. It is the role of an aromatherapist to apply their training and knowledge of essential oils and other plant-based extracts to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being by developing safe, targeted formulas in easy to use applications for specific conditions.
Warnings for All Essential Oils: Never ingest (take internally) or use undiluted essential oils. Always keep them away from eyes, children, and pets. If you have serious health conditions, consult a health practitioner before use.
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