Glossary

NEROLI

(Citrus aurantium var. amara) Neroli is a citrus essential oil that also goes by the name orange blossom. This oil is steam distilled from the fres...

OREGANO

(Origanum vulgare) This herb is often used in the kitchen, however, it’s also a potent essential oil which has many medicinal and cleaning uses. Th...

PATCHOULI

(Pogostemon cablin) Patchouli is a bushy herb that is native to Indonesia. It is traditionally used in Asian countries to treat colds, headaches, n...

PEPPERMINT

(Mentha piperita) Peppermint is a popular and commonly used oil in the world of aromatherapy. It’s a stimulating oil which excites the body and min...

ROSE

(Rosa damascena) Rose is an incredibly luxurious essential oil that comes from petals of the rose. It is a calming oil which soothes headaches, str...

ROSEMARY

(Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary has been used since ancient times in many cultures for different reasons. It has been used at weddings, funerals ...

SANDALWOOD AUSTRALIAN

(Santalum album) Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years, its history dating back to ancient times when it was used as traditional incense,...

SWEET ORANGE

(Citrus sinensis) Coming from the same family as the bitter orange, sweet orange is a fantastic oil for aromatherapy beginners because of its acces...

TEA TREE

(Melaleuca alternifolia) You have probably heard of tea tree before with it being native to Australia and traditionally being used to treat a numbe...

VETIVER

(Vetiveria zizanoides) Vetiver is a tall grass that is native to India and also goes by the name Khus. The root of the grass is steam distilled in ...