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Anise (Pimpinella anisum) has a sweet, spicy licorice-like scent that is considered calming and good for promoting restful sleep. Anise blends well with spices including clove and cinnamon as well as citrus scents, especially lime.

Balsam Peru (Myroxylon pererae) has a sweet, earthy fragrance with heavy overtones of vanilla. Considered a base note in perfume blending, balsam peru lasts and harmonizes well with other lighter scents.

Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum) has an earthy, green scent with basil’s mild, spicy, licorice fragrance. Used in aromatherapeutic blends for stress, nervous insomnia and headaches, it’s an uplifting and warming scent.

Bay (Pimenta racemosa) is a spicy-sweet scent extracted from the leaves of five year old and older bay shrubs. Generally considered a stimulant, bay blends well with spices and citrus scents, especially lime, lemon and petitgrain.

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is the principal flavoring in Earl Grey tea. The oil is pressed from the rind of a small Mediterranean citrus. The bergamot from AuraCacia is bergaptene free.

Camphor, White (Cinnamomum camphora) has a warming, mild eucalyptus scent and is derived from a tree related to the cinnamon and cassia trees. Generally only used for acute conditions and never during pregnancy.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) has a warm, softly spicy scent reminiscent of ginger, to which it is a relative. Often used as a stimulant and a tonic, it has uplifting, warming properties. The oil is extracted from the seed of the plant which is native to India.

Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) has a sweet, spicy scent with warming and anti-viral properties. This oil is strong, and not recommended for use on the skin. Derived from the leaves, bark and young twigs of the cassia tree.

Cedarwood (Juniperus mexicana scheide) has a semi-sweet, woody fragrance which some people find reminiscent of sandalwood. A rich and masculine scent, it blends well with geranium and lemon.

Chamomile (Ormenis multicaulis) has a mildly sweet odor reminiscent of apples, slightly musty and wild. Chamomile has mildly sedative properties and is used in many skin care blends.

Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) has a hot, dry, spicy scent. Generally not used for application to the skin, but a delightful scent for a diffuser. A good additive to blends used for fatigue and chills.

Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) has a fresh, grassy scent strongly redolent of citrus. Used widely in outdoor candles as well as in room sprays. Citronella is considered purifying and vitalizing.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) has a lightly sweet, floral fragrance that’s slightly musty and nutty. Clary sage has a great number of uses from menstrual problems to calming nervous tension. One of the most widely used essential oils.

Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata) has a sweet, spicy, peppery scent that has an odor reminiscent of vanilla. Used in diffusion as a stimulant and for nervous conditions, clove blends well with black pepper, sandalwood and florals.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) has a balsamic, woody scent that has cooling, sedative properties. Extracted from the leaves and cones of the cypress tree, an evergreen native to Mediterranean Europe.

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) has a pungent, fresh, camphoraceous scent familiar to anyone who’s lived on the coast of southern California. A cooling, refreshing scent with stimulating properties.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) has a sweet, pungent licorice scent and has been used since earliest times by the Egyptians, Chinese and Indians. The oil is extracted from the seeds. Sometimes used for muscle pain and as a tonic.

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) has a woody, peppery, sweet fragrance that is considered calming and meditative. Derived from the resin of a small tree native to the Middle East. One of the precious substances brought to the infant Jesus.

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) has a sweet, rosy scent with peppery herbal undertones. Widely used in skincare products, it blends well with rosewood, lemongrass and bergamot. Considered balancing and normalizing.

Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) has a spicy, dry, woody fragrance that is considered to be warming, strengthening and anchoring. Extracted from the root of the ginger plant that is grown in China and Jamaica.

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), like most of the citrus family, is considered balancing, refreshing and cheering. Extracted from the rind of the grapefruit, it has a sweet, fresh, tangy citrusy scent.

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis) has a woody, balsamic scent that is reminiscent of fresh pine needles. Considered strengthening, refreshing and a restorative, it’s a common ingredient in men’s colognes and aftershaves.

Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) is probably the most widely used essential oil in aromatherapy. It has a green, balsamic, floral scent that’s used in both men’s and women’s blends. Described as balancing, soothing and normalizing.

Lemon (Citrus limomum) like most of its cousins in the citrus family, lemon is an uplifting, cheering fragrance. Cold expressed from the rind of the fruit, lemon has also had refreshing and energizing properties ascribed to it.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) has a powerful, grassy, citrus scent that’s considered vitalizing and cleansing in aromatherapeutic uses. Blends wonderfully with lavender, rosemary and jasmine.

Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) has a fresh, sweet, cheery citrus scent that blends beautifully with bay or cloves for a masculine scent and freshens any of the florals for an intriguing feminine scent.

Marjoram (Thymus masticina) has a sweet herbaceous, camphoraceous scent that’s considered purifying, cleansing and strengthening. A good essential oil for sensitive skin, marjoram harmonizes well with lavender.

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) has all the characteristic scent of fresh nutmeg. A warming, uplifting scent, it’s widely used in men’s blends. It harmonizes nicely with clove and allspice and complements any of the citrus scents.

Orange, Sweet (Citrus sinensis) is a cheering, refreshing, uplifting scent that works wonderfully into blends of florals, other citruses and spices. It complements patchouli especially well.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) might conjure up memories of the sixties, but its rich, sweet, earthy fragrance is worth reconsidering. A romantic, soothing and sensual scent that’s nicely complemented by sweet orange and other citruses.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) has a cooling, refreshing, revitalizing scent that some people also find to be soothing and relaxing. It blends surprisingly well with lemongrass and certain florals including geranium and lavender.

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) has a sweet, herbaceous fragrance used widely in hair care formulations, especially for dark hair. Considered to be warming, clarifying and invigorating.

Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) has a spicy, floral odor that blends well with geranium and rose otto or absolute. In aromatherapeutic uses it’s considered to be gently strengthening and calming.

Sage (Salvia officinalis) has a warm, fresh, herbal scent that’s familiar to chefs the world over. This particular sage is grown in Spain, France and Yugoslavia. It’s a soothing, cheering scent.

Sandalwood (Santalum album) has a rich, sweet, woody scent that blends well with just about any other essential oil. A true base note in perfumery, it is often used as a fixative for other oils.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) has a sweet scent familiar to anyone who’s ever chewed gum. It’s most common use is as a refresher and a wake-up to energize the mind and body.

Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) has a sweet, tangy, cheery fragrance that when used in a diffuser seems to brighten the room. Uplifting and invigorating, tangerine blends well with lime and other citruses.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) has a warm, spicy medicinal aroma that’s become well known for its uses in skin care. Tea tree lends an intriguing edge to men’s colognes and aftershaves.

Thyme, Red (Thymus vulgaris) has a warm, spicy, pungently herbaceous scent. Considered good for mental focus, it’s also used in blends for people who have nightmares or unpleasant dreams.

Ylang Ylang III (Cananga odorata) has a heavily floral scent somewhat reminiscent of jasmine. Generally used for massage oils and perfumes or as a refresher oil for potpourri.

Ylang Ylang III

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