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Basic Essential Oil Profiles

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) - Comforting, balancing and grounding.

Basil (Ocimum basillicum) - Uplifts the spirit. Promotes mental clarity.

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) - Mentally stimulating.

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) - Uplifting, balancing and harmonizing. Promotes joy.

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Comforting and stimulating.

Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) - Calming and comforting. Reduces anxiety.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamonum) - Promotes clarity and concentration, confidence and enthusiasm. Aphrodisiac qualities.

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) - Relaxing and meditative qualities.

Chamomile, German (Blue) (Matricaria chamomilla) - Calming, gentle and restful.

Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis) - Relieves tension and anxiety.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) - Mildly euphoric, balancing, regenerative and calming.

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Mental stimulant. Comforting.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Relieves anxiety.

Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) - Promotes peace and contentment, compassion and calming.

Eucalyptus Citriodora (Eucalyptus citriodora) - Lemon scented - Promotes concentration and alertness.

Eucalyptus Radiata (Eucalyptus radiata) - Gentle and balancing.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) - Promotes assertiveness and clarity, motivation and perseverance.

Fir (Abies alba) - Grounding, relaxing, and mentally uplifting.

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) - Emotionally supportive. Soothing. Aids meditation.

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) - Balancing and uplifting. Relieves anxiety.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Grounding. Used in aphrodisiac blends.

Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) - Stimulating and uplifting.

Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) - Uplifting and refreshing.

Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) - Calming and protective. Stimulates creativity.

Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) - Reduces stress, combats apathy. Used in aphrodisiac blends.

Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Reduces anxiety. Mentally stimulating.

Lavender (Lavendula vera, L. angustifolia) - Calming and balancing to the emotions.

Lemon (Citrus limon) - Mentally stimulating. Uplifting.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus, C. citratus) - Stimulating.

Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) - Refreshing and uplifting.

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) - Calming. Uplifting to the spirit and emotions.

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) - Calming.

May Chang (Litsea cubeba) - Stimulating.

Melissa (Melissa officinalis) - Calming. Reduces anxiety. Uplifting and balancing to the emotions.

Monoi de Tahiti (Cocos nuncifera infused with Gardenia taitensis) - the scent of French Polynesia, Monoi de Tahiti is healing to the skin, uplifting to the mind, & engaging to the spirit.

Myrrh (Myrrh) - Balancing. Spiritually supportive and uplifting.

Neroli (Citrus aurantium, C. brigardia) - Relieves anxiety. Calming and relaxing. Supports the emotions. Used in aphrodisiac blends.

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) - Balancing, uplifting and energizing.

Orange (Citrus sinensis) - Uplifting to the emotions. Relaxing.

Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) - Comforting. Reduces stress and tension.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cublin) - Grounding and balancing. Relieves anxiety. Used in aphrodisiac blends.

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) - Aids concentration. Stimulating and refreshing.

Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium, C. bigardia) - Calming and balancing. Provides mental focus. Promotes harmony and joy.

Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Uplifting and energizing. Reduces anxiety.

Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) - Reduces anxiety.

Rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia) - Very relaxing.

Rose ( Rosa damascena, R. centifolia) - Reduces anxiety, stress and tension. Opens the heart and nurtures the emotions.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis CT cineol) - Uplifting and energizing. Mentally stimulating.

Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) - Comforting. Supportive to the emotions. Promotes harmony and joy.

Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Balancing. Mentally stimulating.

Sandalwood (Santalum album) - Relaxing. Used in aphrodisiac blends.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) - Stimulating. Balancing. Promotes a sense of well being.

Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) - Balancing. Relaxing.

Spruce (Picea mariana) - Spiritually uplifting. Balancing to the emotions.

Styrax Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) - Soothing and balancing to the emotions.

Tangerine (Citrus nobilis) - Calming. Reduces stress and anxiety.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) - Reduces anxiety. Energizing.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - Calming, relaxing and grounding. Traditional sleep aid.

Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) - Uplifting, comforting, balancing and relaxing. Also grounding.

Ylang Ylang (Canaga odorata) - Reduces tension, anxiety and stress. Promotes assertiveness, focus,confidence and joy. Used in aphrodisiac blends.