Basil essential oil is extracted from the flowering sweet Basil.

In aromatherapy, Basil essential oil is used for nervous insomnia, anxiety and tiredness, insect bites, headaches, poor circulation and muscular aches or sprains.

USES-  Massage, baths inhalation. A few drops of Basil essential oil on a tissue clears the head. The smell of sweet Basil in the bath will lift your spirits.

CAUTION- Basil essential oil is potent and may cause skin irritation in some people. Always use cautiously. Avoid during pregnancy.

USES- Black Pepper oil may be used in aromatherapy for aching muscles, arthritis, chilblains, constipation, muscle cramps, poor circulation, sluggish digestion.

CAUTION- There are no special precautions when using Black Pepper oil

Roman Chamomile essential oil is extracted from the freshly dried, daisy-like flowers.

Chamomile is one of the oldest British medicinal and beauty herbs. Traditionally, it was said to 'cure all agues'

Roman Chamomile essential oil is rich in azulene which is a natural anti-inflammatory and healing agent. It has relaxing sedative benefits and smells of apples and straw.

In aromatherapy it is used for stress, sleeplessness, headaches, rashes, Insect bites, bums, cuts, toothache and menstrual or menopausal problems.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation compress. To relax after a hard day add ten drops of oil to a warm bath. Roman Chamomile, when diluted with a carrier oil, may be massaged in and used as a compress for headaches or menstrual problems. It is also an excellent household disinfectant.

Citronella essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. Citronella oil has fresh, sweet, fruity/citrus aroma.

USES- nIn aromatherapy Citronella Essential Oil is used for excessive perspiration, fatigue, headache and oily skin.
It is also a very good insect repellant.

Clary Sage essential oil is extracted from the flowering tops and leaves.

The essential, oil has a green, balsamic, aromatic smell and is mildly antiseptic, an uplifting tonic, warming and relaxing. In aromatherapy, Clary Sage essential oil is used for fatigue.

USES- Massage, baths. A few drops in the bath soothe bad moods, itchy skin and will leave you energised.
It is good for face, neck and scalp massages to help banish tension.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil is extracted from the twigs and leaves of the Blue Gum tree.

The essential oil has a distinctive, stimulating smell that clears the head and has been used in cough and cold remedies for decades.
It is a powerful antiseptic that kills airborne germs and has a cooling effect on skin.

In aromatherapy, Eucalyptus Essential Oil is an excellent decongestant for fever, flu, coughs, colds or sinus. It soothes muscular aches, sprains and pains and helps heal abrasions.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation, poultice.
A few drops in a dish of hot water on a radiator will disinfect a room and make breathing easier at night, or use it for a chest massage in a steam bath, or on a hot chest poultice.
Diluted, Eucalyptus Essential Oil may be massaged into aching muscles for quick relief.

CAUTIONS- Eucalyptus Essential Oil is Perfectly safe for home use as long as it is diluted before application.

Fennel Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the ripem fruits of the plant. Its a sweet, spicy and lovely anise aroma.

PROPERTIES- Toning, cleansing, reduces cellulite, refreshing mouthwash.

USE- Traditionally, Fennel Essential oil has been used as an antiseptic, aphrodisiac, soothing agent, muscle relaxant, cellulite, bruising, obesity, sore gums, halitosis, nausea.

Frankincense Essential Oil is extracted from the gum resin of the tree.

Pure Frankincense Essential Oil has a warm, rich smell with a tang of lemon and woody camphor. It is relaxing, uplifting calming and mildly antiseptic.

In aromatherapy it is excellent for tiredness, grumpiness, negative moods, lack of confidence and emotional turmoil.
It helps slow the breathing and has calming effect.

USES- Massage, inhalation. Add a few drops of Frankincense Essential Oil to a massage oil to warm, relax and restore an overworked or over-stressed body.
Massage on the scalp and temples to relieve tension headaches.
Inhale it directly or add it to a relaxing bath to remove stress and sweeten your mood.

Ginger Essential Oil is extracted from the dried root.

The pure essential oil has a lemony-pepper, Woody-spice smell and has warming, stimulating, astringent and antiseptic properties.

In aromatherapy, Ginger Essential Oil is good to boost the circulation, relieve a tight, chesty cough, stomach ache tight muscles, stiffness, or exhaustion.
The astringent and antiseptic actions make it effective to warm and freshen tired feet.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation, poultice.
Inhale it from a tissue to clear the head and energise the body, and use at in poultices for, stiff muscles, stomach ache or a cough.
For bath and massage, it is particularly effective in cold weather because of its warming effect.

BLENDS WITH- Sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, cedarwood, coriander, rose, neroli, and orange.

CAUTION- Ginger Essential Oil is very potent so never apply it undiluted to skin and use it in moderation for both bath and massage.

Grapefruit Essential Oil is extracted expressing the fruit.

 Pure Grapefruit Essential Oil has a sharp, citrus aroma.

Refreshing and uplifting to the spirit. It's fresh aroma can help with nervous exhaustion.
It relieves congested and oily skin, having a toning effect on both skin and tissues. A good oil to use when treating cellulitis.

In aromatherapy, it is used as an energiser and for the treatment of dry and blemished skin and cellulitis.

USES- Massage, baths. When used in massage dilute well with carrier oil. Avoid exposure to sunlight of treatment.

BLENDS WITH- Lemon, palmarosa, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, cardamon, geranium, lavender and cypress.

CAUTION- Grapefruit Essential Oil is slightly phototoxic and must be used cautiously.

Ho Wood Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the branches and leaves of the tree.

USES- Acne, dermatitis, sensitive skin, wounds, scars, wrinkles, headaches, immune system stimulation, infections, nausea, stress, tension.

CAUTIONS- Always dilute Ho Wood Essential Oil to 5% or less in carrier oil before applying.

Hyssop Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the leaves and flowers of the plant.

The pure essential oil is clear, colourless and its' aroma is sweet , fresh and herby.

USES- Hyssop Essential Oil is used for sore throats, coughing. anxiety, Asthma, Bronchitis, bruises, Dermatitis, Eczema, fatigue, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, poor circulation, respiratory ailments, Rheumatism, stress.

BLENDS WITH- Lavender, bay, geranium, clary sage, rosemary, and all citrus oils.

CAUTION- Always dilute Hyssop Essential Oil to 5% or less in a carrier oil.
Hyssop is moderately toxic and neurotoxic.
Avoid in epilepsy, fever or during pregnancy.
Should not be used on children.

Juniper Essential Oil is extracted from the fresh berries of the evergreen juniper tree.

Juniper essential oil smells like pine but with a hot, peppery edge.

It is diuretic, antiseptic, uplifting but relaxing, and excellent for aches and pain.

In aromatherapy, Juniper essential oil is best for menstrual problems, fluid retention, cramps, slow circulation and cellulite.
It also has a toning effect on greasy skins or for acne, and a calming effect for the over-stressed.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation, compress, poultice.
Diluted with a carrier oil, Juniper Essential Oil is an ideal massage for rheumatism, aching joints or muscles or any PMT/menstrual problems.
Add a few drops to the bath for a relaxing soak that will lift spirits. It is also a good germ-killer to burn in a sick room.

BLENDS WITH: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cederwood, Cypress, Clary Sage, Pine, Lavender, Roaemary, Benzoin, Geranium, and Citrus oils.

CAUTION- Juniper Essential oil is perfectly safe for home use if well diluted but should never be used during pregnancy as it can trigger labour.

Lavender Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves of the evergreen shrub.

The essential oil is one of the most commonly used.
It is both relaxing and stimulating, a powerful antiseptic and healer, and it calms, refreshes, invigorates and lifts the spirits.

In aromatherapy Lavender Essential Oil is excellent for tension, tiredness or depression, skin problems and aches or pains.
Because it is so gentle, it may be applied undiluted to burnt skin or insect bites and is safe to use during pregnancy.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation, poultice, compress.
A few drops in a hot bath will make you feel pleasantly drowsy and relieve anxiety.
In a cool bath, Lavender essential oil will refresh and energise.
Inhale a few drops from a tissue to clear the head and lift the spirits. In massage, it is good for tense muscles or mental fatigue.

Lemon Essential Oil is extracted from the fresh rind of the fruit from the citrus tree.

Pure Lemon essential oil has a tangy, fresh, citrus smell and is stimulating, invigorating, astringent, deodorising, diuretic and antiseptic.

In aromatherapy Lemon essential oil is useful for clearing the head, whether you have a cold or are mentally exhausted, for energising an aching body, for boosting circulation, treating cellulite or warming hands and feet.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation, poultice. A few drops in a hot bath on a cold night will boost your circulation.
Use Lemon Essential Oil by inhaling it from a tissue to counter tiredness or to relieve the symptoms of a cold.
Use it on a cloth to disinfect or deodorise around the house or in a sickroom.

Lemon Tea Tree Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves & twigs.

PROPERTIES- Antiseptic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial.

USES- Lemon Tea Tree Essential Oil has similar properties to Tea Tree oil, but has a wider bactericidal spectrum and fungicidal action when used in conjunction with Tea Tree.
Good for the immune system (external application only).
Useful for dandruff, insect bites, oily skin.
Vaporise to help eliminate airborne bacteria and viruses.

BLENDS WITH: Lavender, Clary Sage, Rosemary, Pine, Geranium, Majoram, Nutmeg and Clove.

CAUTION- Lemon Tea Tree Essential Oil should always be diluted to 5% or less in a carrier oil before being applied t othe skin

Lime Essential Oil is extracted from the peel of the unripe citrus fruit Limes.

Pure Lime Essential Oil has a sharp, sweet citrus peel smell and is antiseptic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and is a good warming stimulant and tonic.

In aromatherapy it is useful for greasy skin, varicose veins, arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, cellulite, breathing problems, colds, flu, fever or infection

USES- Massage, bath, inhalation, poultice.
It is good for a leg, anti-cellulite or warming friction massage, or diluted and rubbed into the chest for colds, or as an astringent facial.
Lime Essential Oil makes an excellent warming bath in winter, or a refreshing energising bath in summer.
It can be applied as a poultice for fever or inhaled for any breathing problems or congestion.

CAUTION- Lime essential oil should be used in moderation as it may irritate skin, especially if it is exposed to sunshine after application.
Store in a cool dark place.

Manuka Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation the leaves and leaf stems.

PROPERTIES- Calming and reduces stress and tension. Relieves aches and pains, relaxes tight muscles. Healing to the skin.
Manuka essential oil has a distinctivel aroma.

USES- Used traditionally by the Maori's this herbs oil has qualities similiar to tea tree.
In aromatherapy, it is used for calming depression and stress, for muscular aches and pains and for damaged skin.
Massage, baths. Excellent when used in massage for skin and muscles. It is very good when used in a relaxing bath.

CAUTION- Manuka Essential Oil is safe when properly diluted.

Marjoram Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation from the dried flowering heads of the shrub.

Pure Marjoram Essential Oil has a spicy, peppery, camphor-and-thyme smell and is relaxing soothing, warming and fortifying.

In aromatherapy it is useful for headaches, insomnia, tension, bruises, aches, pains, sprains chilblains, lumbago, bronchitis, coughs and colds.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation.
A few drops in a hot bath boost the circulation and lift the spirits, as well as soothing any aches or muscular pains.
For massage, Marjoram essential Oil is particularly good for a stiff neck, headache, migraine, aching joints, muscular pain or after excessive exercise.
Inhale it with steam to relieve a chesty cough or congestion.

BLEND WITH- Lavender, eucalyptus, tea-tree, cedarwood, cypress, chamomile, bergamot, and rosemary.

CAUTION- Marjoram essential Oil is perfectly safe for home use as long as it is well diluted before application.
Do not use it during pregnancy.

Melissa Blend is made up of fractions taken from other oils including Lemongrass and Citronella to give a close approximation to the composition of the whole oil. The oil has a sharp, floral, lemon flavour and aroma.

In aromatherapy, it is used for managing depression and stress.

USES- Soothing but uplifting effect on mind and body. Comforting oil during the cold season. Massage, baths. Good for bee stings.

BLEND WITH: Lavender, Geranium, Citrus oils, and other Floral oils.

CAUTION- Melissa Blend may cause skin irritation and should be diluted to 5% or less for massaging. Use only 3 drops in a bath.

Myrrh Essential Oil is extracted from resin collected from the stem and shoots of the tree.

Pure Myrrh essential oil has a rich, spicy, camphor-like smell. It is warming, healing, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

In aromatherapy, it is used congestion, poor circulation, arthritis and skin conditions.

USES- Massage, baths inhalation.
A few drops on a tissue clears the head. When diluted with carrier oil, Myrrh Essential Oil can be used to warm and soothe tired muscles.
A few drops in a warm bath helps relieve stress.

Neroli is recovered from water distillation and then sharpened up with other natural citrus distillates to give a very good approximation of Neroli blossom essential oil.

The essential oil has a smell that is true to nature, of wonderful bitter-orangey blossom. It is a hypnotic sedative, calming, relaxing and anti-depressant.

In aromatherapy it is excellent for any kind of stress or tension, over-excitement, anxiety, insomnia or fears, and it is excellent for improving dry or mature complexions.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation.

Since Neroli is a natural tranquilliser, use it with other relaxing oils for the sweetest bath imaginable.
It is wonderful for any relaxing massage back, scalp, neck, face, hand or foot and improves skin texture at the same time.
It is an ideal and safe oil to use during pregnancy. And to feel happy in the face of adversity, inhale a few drops from a tissue or scent your entire house with its calm, sensual smell.

BLENDS WITH- Chamomile, coriander, geranium, lemon, ylang ylang, lavender, jasmine, and clary sage.

CAUTION- Neroli essential oil blend is perfectly safe for home use.
All citrus oils need to be stored in a cool, dark to preserve them and keep them fresh.

Peppermint Essential Oil is extracted from the fresh or semi-dried leaves and flowers of the herb.

Pure Peppermint essential oil is nearly one third menthol, which is why it invigorates, clears the head, stimulates and is soothing, refreshing and cooling.

In aromatherapy, peppermint Essential Oil is excellent for headaches, mental fatigue, muscular pain, varicose veins, sunburn, insect bites, nausea, indigestion, PMT, or menopausal hot flushes.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation, compress. A few drops on a tissue can, clear your head, whether you're suffering from a cold or mental fatigue, and relieve headaches or any nausea, from travel to morning sickness. Four drops in a basin will refresh tired feet. Use sparingly for massage or in the bath.

Rosemary Essential Oil is extracted from the flowering tops of the shrubby evergreen bush.

Pure Rosemary essential oil has a fresh, green woody, mint smell and is antiseptic, stimulating. astringent, invigorating and cleansing.

In aromatherapy, it is used for headaches, breathing problems fluid retention, poor circulation or dandruff.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation.
It is particularly useful as a warming body massage for muscular aches, or as a head and scalp massage for greasiness, lack of concentration or headaches.
Add Rosemary Essential Oil to the bath as a pick-me-up for mental or physical tiredness and inhale it for coughs, bronchitis and other breathing problems.

Obtained by steam distillation of the fresh leaves.

USES- Sage Essential Oil may be used in moderation for acne, oily skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, sores, cuts, general skin & hair care.

Also for asthma, colds, coughs, fevers, influenza, excessive sweating, exhaustion, hair loss, headaches, jaundice, laryngitis, liver congestion, muscular aches & pains, nervous exhaustion, painful menstruation, sterility and stress-related conditions.

PROPERTIES- Sage Essential Oil has been as an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, deodorant, depurative, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hypotensive, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.

CAUTION- For EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin.
Do not use on children or pets. Do not use if pregnant or with high blood pressure or epilepsy.

Sandandalwood is extracted by water or steam distillation from  the Sandalwood Tree.

USED FOR: Dehraydrated skin, oily skins, acne, powerful antiseptic, soothing, relieves itches, relieves rashes, dry persistant couhs, irritating coughs, chronic bronchitis, sooths sore throats, diarrhoea and nausea. 

BLENDS WITH: Rose, Clove, Lavender, Black Pepper, Bergamont, Rosewood, Geranium, Benzoin, Vetivert, Patchouli, Myrrh and Jasmine.

CAUTION: Not to be applied directly to the skin only after diluted with a base oil.Not to be used internally.Store out of reach of children.

Tea Tree Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the shrub.

Tea Tree essential oil has as spicy, hot nutmeg-like, medicinal smell.
It is a powerful, non-irritating antiseptic that kills bacteria, fungi and virus 12 times as effectively as carbolic.

In aromatherapy, it is used for cuts, burns, acne, stings, blisters, herpes and nappy rash. It is very effective in treating yeast and fungal infections.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation, poultice. Diluted one part essential oil to nine parts carrier oil, it makes an instant home first-aid kit.
Apply to cuts, burns, spots, stings and other irritations. Add Tea Tree Essential Oil to the bath or use as a douche for viral or fungal infections.

BLEND WITH-  lavender, clove, marjoram, rosemary, clary sage, pine, and geranium.

CAUTION- Tea tree essential oil is perfectly safe for home use as long as it is diluted before application.

Vanilla is a perennial climbing herbacious vine.
Vanilla Essential oil is obtained by solvent extraction of the vanilla fruit.

USES - Vanilla Essential Oil has a reputation as a sensual aphrodisiac and is comforting and relaxing.

BLEND WITH: Sandalwood, Vetivert, Benzoin, and Spice oils. 

CAUTION-  No known toxicity Avoid high concentration in pregnancy. Avoid very high concentrations in skin care.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is extracted from the freshly picked flower of the tropical tree.

Since the flower has so sensual a fragrance, it has always been used to symbolise love.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil has a sweet potent floral smell, reminiscent of hyacinth or narcissus. It is aromatic, hypnotic, relaxing and effects the mind and emotions more than the body. It also is rejuvenating for skin and hair.

In aromatherapy, it is useful for calming tension, lifting negative woods and increasing sensuality.

USES- Massage, baths, inhalation.
It is such a potent, sweet smell that it is best used sparingly. A few drops in any massage or bath will soothe away stress, improve your mood and stimulate the senses. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is one of the best oils for calming and relaxing without sedating.