A-Z Essential Oils
Angelica Root:
Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica
Constituents:
a-pinene, Camphene, B-pinene, Sabinene, d-3-carene, a-Phellandrene, Myrcene, Limonene, B-phellandrene, Cis-Ocimene, Trans-ocimene, p-Cymene, Terpinolene, Copaene, Bornyl, Acetate, Terpinen-4-ol, Cryptone, B-bisabolene, Humulene monoxide, Tridecanolide, Pentadecanolide
Colour: Pale Yellow
Uses: Quitting Smoking and Nicotine Addiction, Anxiety, Coughs, Sinus Infections, Fatigue, Arthritis
It may have some other uses also.
Basil:
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Constituents: Linalool, Fenchol, Eugenol, Methyl Chavicol, Beta-Caryophyllene
Colour: Clear
Uses: Colds, Coughs, Exhaustion, Flu, Insect Bites, Insect Repellent, Muscle Aches
It may have some other uses also.
Bay:
Botanical Name: Pimenta racemose var racemose
Constituents: Eugenol, Myrcene, Chavicol, Linalool, Limeonene
Colour:
Deep Golden Yellow
Uses: Dandruff, Hair Care, Oily Skin, Improves Circulation, Strains, Sprains
It may have some other uses also.
Bergamot:
Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia
Constituents: Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Sabinene, Gamma-Terpinene, Bergapten
Colour: Green/Golden
Uses: Acne, Stress, Itching, Oily Skin, Cold Sores
It may have some other uses also.
Birch Sweet:
Botanical Name: Betula lenta
Constituents: Methyl salicylate
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Uses: Anti-arthritis, Antiseptic, Improves digestion, Muscles & Joints pain
It may have some other uses also.
Black Pepper:
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Constituents: Limonene, Beta-pinene, Caryophyllene
Colour: colourless to pale/greenish yellow
Uses: Digestive tonic, Anti-ageing, Anti-bacterial, Boost Circulation
It may have some other uses also.
Cajeput:
Botanical Name: Melaleuca leucadendron
Constituents: Viridiflorol, 1,8-cineole
Colour: colourless to pale-yellow or greenish-coloured liquid
Uses: Fungal infection, Headaches, Tumors, Cough & Cold
It may have some other uses also.
Cardamom:
Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
Constituents: a-pinene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, y-terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-oil, a-terpineol acetate, citronellol, nerol, geraniol, methyl eugenol and trans-nerolidol.
Colour: clear to pale yellow
Uses: Anxiety, Stress, Bad Breath, Boost circulation, Fatigue
It may have some other uses also.
Carrot Seed:
Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Constituents: alpha-pinene, carotol, camphene, beta-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, gamma-terpinene, limonene, geranyl acetate, beta-bisabolene.
Colour: yellow or amber-coloured to pale orange-brown in appearance
Uses: Prevent gastric ulcers, Antioxidant, Anti-aging, Antibacterial, Antifungal
It may have some other uses also.
Cedarwood:
Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana
Constituents: Thujopsene, Cedrol, Widdrol, Methyl thujate, Thujic acid.
Colour: yellowish or even darker
Uses: Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Calming, Tonic, Anti-aging, Moisturizer
It may have some other uses also.
Chamomile German:
Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita
Constituents: alpha-Bisabolol oxide, Alpha-bisabolol oxide B, chamazulene, farnesol.
Colour: Deep blue hue
Uses: Anxiety, promotes sleep, Improves digestion, Anti-arthritis
It may have some other uses also.
Chamomile Roman:
Botanical Name: Anthemis nobilis
Constituents: anodyne compounds (reduce pain)
Colour: colourless or very pale blue to pale green
Uses: Vomiting, Sore throat, Eczema, Wounds, skin rash, Improves digestion
It may have some other uses also.
Cinnamon Leaf:
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Constituents: Eugenol, farnesol, coumarin, safrole.
Colour: Brownish yellow to dark yellow liquid
Uses: Antifungal & Antibacterial agent, Moisturizer, address gastric pain, Eliminate bacteria
It may have some other uses also.
Citronella:
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon
Constituents: citronellal, geraniol, limonene, geranyl acetate, citronellol, methyl isoeugenol.
Colour: yellowish brown
Uses: Insect repellent, Anti-depressant, Stimulant, Relaxant, Anti-microbial, Anti-bacterial, Antioxidant
It may have some other uses also.
Clary Sage:
Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Constituents: linalool & linalyl acetate
Colour: light clear blue
Uses: stress reduction, Anti-depressant, antifungal & antibacterial
It may have some other uses also.
Clove Bud:
Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum
Constituents: eugenol, eugenol acetate, beta-caryophyllene
Colour: colourless or yellow liquid
Uses: kills bacteria, cough, respiratory problems, asthma
It may have some other uses also.
Coffee:
Botanical Name: Coffea arabica
Constituents: 2-furanmethanol, Methylpyrazine, Dimethylpyrazine, 5-Methylfurfural, Furfuryl Acetate, Caffeine (< 0.5%)
Colour: Dark Brown
Uses: Anti-aging, Acne treatment, Vitamin B-3, Calming effects, Stimulant
It may have some other uses also.
Coriander Seed:
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Constituents: linalool, lamda-terpinene, alpha-pinene, camphor, limonene, geranyl acetate, p-cymene
Colour: pale yellow
Uses: Body & mouth deodorant, Stomach disorders, colds, nausea, vomiting
It may have some other uses also.
Cypress:
Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
Constituents: alpha-pinene, carene, limonene
Colour: colourless to very pale yellow
Uses: antiseptic, antispasmodic, antibacterial, stimulating properties
It may have some other uses also.
Dill:
Botanical Name: Anethum graveolens
Constituents: carvone, limonene
Colour: pale yellow
Uses: constipation, loss of appetite, anxiety, depression, insect repellent
It may have some other uses also.
Eucalyptus citriodora:
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus citriodora
Constituents: 1,8-cineole
Colour: pale yellow
Uses: skin problems, insect repellent, toenail fungus (onychomycosis) & other joint pain
It may have some other uses also.
Eucalyptus:
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Constituents: 1,8-cineol, alpha-pinene
Colour: pale yellow
Uses: nasal congestion, asthma, insect repellent, skin ulcers, arthritis
It may have some other uses also.
Eucalyptus radiata:
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus radiata
Constituents: alpha-terpineol, 1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, sabinene, camphene, limonene, p-cymene, camphor, globulol, citronellal, alpha-phellandrene, piperitone, aromadendrene
Colour: grey-brown
Uses: Effective insect repellent, stimulating & warming action, Anti-arthritis, anti-inflammatory
It may have some other uses also.
Fennel Seed:
Botanical Name: foeniculum vulgare mill
Constituents: trans-Anethole
Colour: yellow to brownish-yellow
Uses: stress, digestive problems, boost circulation
It may have some other uses also.
Fir Needle:
Botanical Name: Abies Sibirica Oil
Constituents: Abies Sibirica
Colour: pale yellow clear liquid
Uses: Anti-arthritis, boost immunity, prevent respiration problems
It may have some other uses also.
Frankincense:
Botanical Name: Frankincense
Constituents: Acid resin, gum, 3-acetyl-beta-boswellic acid, alpha-boswellic acid, incensole acetate, phellandrene
Colour: pale yellow
Uses: reduce arthritis, improves asthma, antibacterial, reduce tumours
It may have some other uses also.
Geranium:
Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
Constituents: geranyl, citronellyl esters
Colour: pale olive-green & pale yellow
Uses: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic agent, reduce blood pressure & pain, boosts immunity
It may have some other uses also.
Ginger:
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinalis
Constituents: camphene, B-Phellandrene, alpha-pinene, Geranial, Zingiberene, Beta-Bisabolene, Beta-Sesquiphellandrene, Curcumene
Colour: pale yellow to a darker amber
Uses: anti-inflammatory, nausea, anti-bacterial, skin rash, anting-aging
It may have some other uses also.
Grapefruit:
Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi
Constituents: d-limonene
Colour: colourless & yellow
Uses: promote weight loss, reduce heart attack risk, treat acne, reduce stress, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial
It may have some other uses also.
Hyssop:
Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis
Constituents: cis-pinocamphone, trans-pinocamphone, beta-pinene, ger-macrene D, elemol
Colour: clear to pale yellow
Uses: aromatherapy, respiratory & digestive system problems, sores, ear pain, toothaches, arthritic
It may have some other uses also.
Immortelle:
Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
Constituents: Helichrysum immortelle italicum
Colour: pale yellow to red oily liquid
Uses: Anti-allergenic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Antitussive, Antiseptic, Astringent, Fungicidal
It may have some other uses also.
Jasmine:
Botanical Name: Jasminum Grandiflorum L.
Constituents: traces of benzyl cyanide
Colour: golden yellow to brown
Uses: Antiseptic, Decreases menopause symptoms, Antidepressant, Aromatherapy, acne treatment
It may have some other uses also.
Juniper Berry:
Botanical Name: Juniperus communis
Constituents: beta-pinene, monoterpenes, limonene, camphor
Colour: pale yellow
Uses: Uninary tract infections & Kidney and bladder stones, diabetes, reduce the growth of cancer cells, snakebite treatment
It may have some other uses also.
Lavandin:
Botanical Name: Lavandula
Constituents: eucalyptol, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol
Colour: pale yellow to an almost neutral hue
Uses: asthma, skin rash, supports respiratory system
It may have some other uses also.
Lavender:
Botanical Name: Lavandula
Constituents: eucalyptol, linalool, terpinen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol
Colour: clear pale yellow
Uses: Aromatherapy, fungal infections, allergies, depression, insomnia, nausea, eczema, anxiety
It may have some other uses also.
Lemon:
Botanical Name: citrus lemon
Constituents: terpenes, sesquiterpenes, aldehydes, esters
Colour: pale greenish-yellow
Uses: skin rash, depression, boosts the immune system, reduces inflammation
It may have some other uses also.
Lemongrass:
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon
Constituents: geranial, neral, myrcene
Colour: yellow to amber
Uses: controls blood pressure, improves digestion, aromatherapy, stress, anxiety, depression
It may have some other uses also.
Lime:
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Constituents: limonene, gamma-terpinene, beta-pinene
Colour: pale yellow to light olive
Uses: acne, flu, asthma
It may have some other uses also.
Linden Blossom:
Botanical Name: Tilia vulgaris
Constituents: kaempferol, antioxidants
Colour: pale yellow to yellow clear liquid
Uses: Prevents cancer, colds, stress, Anti-inflammatory
It may have some other uses also.
Mandarin:
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Constituents: alpha-pinene, limonene, gemma-terpinene, Tangeretin
Colour: green & yellow
Uses: insomnia, oily skin, spots, wrinkles, stress
It may have some other uses also.
Marjoram:
Botanical Name: Origanum majorana
Constituents: beta-carotene, vitamin-A, cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin
Colour: colourless to pale yellow clear liquid
Uses: digestive disorders, stress, dizziness, migraines, nerve pain, coughs, paralysis, antidepressant
It may have some other uses also.
Maychang:
Botanical Name: Litsea Cubeba Oil
Constituents: Neral, Geranial, Limonene, Methyl Heptenone, B-Myrcene, Linalool, Geraniol, Sabinene, Linalyl Acetate, a-Pinene, B-Pinene, Nerol
Colour: yellow
Uses: stress, antiseptic, antifungal, coughs, colds, athletes’ foot, acne & oily skin
It may have some other uses also.
Melissa:
Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Constituents: Geranial, Neral, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, B-Caryophyllene, citronellal, geranyl acetate, Aesculetine
Colour: Yellow
Uses: Anti-fungal, Candida, Herpes, Stress, Depression, Nausea, Insomnia, anti-bacterial
It may have some other uses also.
Myrrh:
Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha
Constituents: myrrh, volatile, resin, gum
Colour: amber to brown
Uses: fragrance, flavour, Potential therapeutic properties, indigestion, congestion, joint pain, maintains healthy skin, ulcers, cough, asthma, arthritis
It may have some other uses also.
Myrtle:
Botanical Name: Myrtus communis
Constituents: Monoterpenes
Colour: pale yellow & orange-red hue
Uses: Acne treatment, oily skin, anti-allergic, Calm the mind
It may have some other uses also.
Neroli:
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium
Constituents: Farnesol, neryl acetate, geraniol, linalool, nerolidol, linalyl acetate, a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, a-terpinene, methyl anthranilate, indole
Colour: yellow or brown
Uses: body lotions, cosmetics, stress, anxiety, used in perfumes and scented products
It may have some other uses also.
Niaouli:
Botanical Name: Broad-leaved paperbark, paper bark tea tree
Constituents: terpinen-4-ol, gemma-terpinene, alpha-terpinene, 1,8-cineole, terpinolene, alpha-terpineol, Alpha-pinene, P-Cymene, Sabinene, Limonene, aromadendrene, ledene, globulol, viridiflorol
Colour: pale yellow to nearly colourless and clear
Uses: athlete’s foot, insect bites, colds, ear infections and aches, headaches, migraines, allergies, sore throat, Bronchitis, asthma, arthritis, antimicrobial
It may have some other uses also.
Orange:
Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
Constituents: monoterpenes, linalool, alpha-terpineol, aldehydes
Colour: pale yellow to orange
Uses: Antioxidant, Pain relief, reduces stress, Boost immunity
It may have some other uses also.
Oregano:
Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare
Constituents: carvacrol, beta-fenchyl alcohol, thymol, gemma-terpinene
Colour: pale yellow
Uses: warts, ringworm, dandruff, oily skin, hair fall, insect repellent, toothaches, muscle pain
It may have some other uses also.
Palmarosa:
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii
Constituents: myrcene, linalool, geraniol, geranyl acetate, dipentene, limonene
Colour: pale yellow
Uses: moisturizer, skin care, abscesses & acne, treatment of eczema
It may have some other uses also.
Patchouli:
Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin
Constituents: patchoulol, sesquiterpene alcohol
Colour: light yellow to a deep amber or brown
Uses: headaches, upset stomach, stress, anxiety, Dandruff, dry skin
It may have some other uses also.
Peppermint:
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Constituents: menthol, menthone, menthofuran, 1,8-cineole, limonene
Colour: clear to pale yellow
Uses: Nausea, headaches, common cold, itching, mouthwashes, flavouring agent
It may have some other uses also.
Petitgrain:
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium
Constituents: Linalyl acetate, Linalol, Limonene, a-Terpineol, Geranyl acetate
Colour: Clear with a yellow tinge
Uses: Fatigue, acne, Pimples, oily skin, insomnia, stress, anxiety
It may have some other uses also.
Pine Needle (Pinus sylvestris):
Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris
Constituents: alpha-terpineol, linalool, limonene,anethole, caryophyllene, eugenol
Colour: clear to pale yellow
Uses: coughing, sinusitis, gout, muscular pain, Bronchial infection, Mental & Nervous exhaustion
It may have some other uses also.
Ravensara:
Botanical Name: Ravensara aromatica
Constituents: Limonene, Sabinene, Isoledene, Estragole, B-Caryophyllene, B-Myrcene, a-Terpinene, a-Pinene, Linalool
Colour: clear with a tinge of yellow
Uses: colds, influenza, sore throat, Anti-arthritis
It may have some other uses also.
Rose:
Botanical Name: R. damascena
Constituents: geraniol, nerol, linalool, phenyl ethyl alcohol, farnesol, stearoptene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, alpha-terpinene, limonene, p-cymene, camphene, beta-caryophyllene, neral
Colour: light yellow
Uses: Hydrates dry skin, Acne treatment, Reduce signs of aging, eczema, rosacea
It may have some other uses also.
Rosemary:
Botanical Name: Salvia rosmarinus
Constituents: alpha-pinene, camphor, 1,8-Cineol, Camphene, Limonene, Linalool
Colour: colourless to pale yellow or greenish yellow liquid
Uses: improves blood circulation, improves brain function, helps relieve pain, reduce joint inflammation, reduces stress
It may have some other uses also.
Sandalwood:
Botanical Name: Santalum album
Constituents: (Z)-a-Santalol, (Z)-B-Santalol, (Z)-Nuciferol
Colour: Clear with a yellow tinge
Uses: Oily skin, Dry skin, Scars, Depression, Bronchitis, Sensitive Skin
It may have some other uses also.
Spearmint:
Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Constituents: Menthol, linalool, beta-pinene, alpha-pinene, carvone, cineole, limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene
Colour: clear and colourless to a pale yellow or pale olive
Uses: Asthma, Fever, Coughs, Vertigo, Nausea, Headache
It may have some other uses also.
Tangerine:
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Constituents: alpha-pinene, myrcene, limonene, y-Terpinene, Citronellal, Linalool, Neral, Neryl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate, Thymol, Geraniol, Carvone
Colour: Grennish Orange
Uses: Insomnia, Cellulite, Constipation, Nervous Exhaustion, Sadness, Irritability
It may have some other uses also.
Tea Tree:
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Constituents: Terpinene-4-ol, Gamma-Terpinene, a-Terpinene, Terpinolene, 1,8-Cineole, a-Terpineol, p-Cymeme, a-Pinene
Colour: pale yellow to nearly colourless and clear
Uses: Acne treatment, candida, chicken pox, colds, flu, insect bites, sore throat
It may have some other uses also.
Thyme:
Thyme,Wild:
Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris
Constituents: thymol, p-cymene, carvacrol, linalool, beta-caryphyllene, terpinen-4-ol
Colour: Pale yellow
Uses: insect repellent, Antibacterial, yeast infection treatment, prevents Respiratory infections, Alopecia
It may have some other uses also.
Vanilla:
Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia
Constituents: vanillin, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, furfural, hexanoic acid, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, eugenol, methyl cinnamate, isobutyric acid
Colour: Dark brown thick liquid
Uses: Reduces High blood pressure, preventgs heart diseases, Antioxidant, food flavour, reduces the growth of cancerous cells
It may have some other uses also.
Vetiver:
Botanical Name: Chrysopogon zizanioides
Constituents: beta-vetispirene, khusimol, vetiselinenol, alpha-vetivone
Colour: amber brown
Uses: emotional traumas and shock, insect repellent
It may have some other uses also.
Ylang Ylang:
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Constituents: linalool
Colour: Yellow to Orange
Uses: relieve pain, promotes wound healing, diminish scars
It may have some other uses also.
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