Glossary

ATLAS CEDARWOOD

(Cedrus atlantica) This species of cedar is native to the Atlas mountains of Algeria, the evergreen tree can grow to breathtaking heights of 40 me...

BASIL

(Ocimum basilicum) Thoughts of cooking might come to mind when you think about basil, but we can also receive some great benefits by utilising this...

BERGAMOT

(Citrus aurantium) Bergamot is extensively grown in Calabria, Southern Italy where conditions are just right for the small tree to produce the frui...

BLACK PEPPER

(Piper nigrum) Black pepper works to stimulate the body and mind and has been used as medicine and in cooking for thousands of years in the East. W...

CARROT SEED

(Daucus carota) This particular essential oil doesn’t come from a normal carrot as you might think, but from a wild carrot plant also known as Quee...

CHAMOMILE GERMAN

(Matricaria recutita) If you’re new to aromatherapy you might be surprised to learn there are a few different types of Chamomile out there, and whi...

CHAMOMILE ROMAN

(Chamaemelum nobile) Roman chamomile is a fantastic oil because of its ability to calm and soothe the body and mind. Being native to Western Europe...

CLARY SAGE

(Salvia sclarea) Clary Sage works to bring clarity to the user. It brings about feelings of relaxation and soothing which is great at relieving str...

CLOVE

(Syzygium aromaticum) Essential oils can be derived from three parts of the clove tree – the bud, leaves and stem, however, the clove bud essential...

CYPRESS

(Cupressus sempervirens) This species of cypress is native to the eastern Mediterranean, trees can be found growing in countries including Italy, F...

EUCALYPTUS

(Eucalyptus globulus) Eucalyptus is our top pick for someone starting to explore with essential oils, although it is still much loved by experts. I...

FRANKINCENSE

(Boswellia carteri) Frankincense has been popular in India, China and Egypt throughout history and we still love and continue to use it today for a...

GERANIUM

(Pelargonium graveolens) There are over 700 different species of Geranium and while a number of them do produce essential oils, P. graveolens is th...