Sweet almond oil is a great emollient for softening and conditioning the skin. It is well suited for eczema, psoriasis and itchy, dry and inflamed skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. Sweet almond oil is light and penetrates easily making it a great massage oil or after bath oil. Use it in creams, lotions, lotion bars, balms, scrubs, massage oils and soap.

Aloe Vera

Throughout history, aloe vera has been known for its healing properties. Historical and religious documents of the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Chinese, Indians, and Arabians report its internal and external use and effectiveness. Aloe vera gel can be effective in healing various skin disorders including cancers, ulcers, lesions and general wounds. Aloe is also a well-known burn remedy and is used in trauma centers throughout the states. Research has shown that aloe vera gel penetrates human skin almost four times faster than water. Because of its ability to penetrate so quickly, it is a wonderful addition to moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners and shaving gels. When combined with other healing agents, aloe vera helps these substances penetrate the skin easily carrying them to the deeper layers of the skin. Aloe is believed to have an anti-aging effect on skin. Aloe vera also acts as an anti-inflammatory pain-reliever. The anti-inflammatory properties make it useful in the treatment of acne and other dermatological problems. Aloe vera can reduce the irritating effects that radiation has on the skin and has also been found to help accelerate tissue repair and normal cell growth.

Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot kernel oil is a light but rich oil that is high in oleic and linoleic acids. It is similar to sweet almond oil and is readily absorbed into the skin. It is especially good for mature skin, sensitive skin and skin that is inflamed or dry. Apricot kernel oil makes a wonderful massage oil for babies and adults and is great for use in creams, lotions, balms, and soaps.

Avocado Oil

Avocado oil has been used in African skin treatments for centuries. This highly therapeutic oil is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B5 (Panthothenic acid), Vitamin D, E, minerals, protein, lecithin and fatty acids. It is a useful, penetrating nutrient for dry skin and eczema. Avocado oil is said to have healing and regenerating qualities.

Borage Oil

Borage oil is one of the richest sources of gamma linolenic acid, and it also contains important vitamins and minerals. It is typically used in high-end cosmetic formulations to nourish and hydrate the skin. Use Borage oil in facial blends for maturing skin or in blends for damaged skin where regeneration of new skin cells is needed.

Calendula Oil

Calendula is most recognized for its ability to help heal wounds and abrasions. The oil is created by infusing calendula petals in soybean oil. Use calendula oil to make healing salves, lotions, creams, lotion bars and more.

EMU Oil

EMU oil is rapidly gaining recognition as an invaluable cosmetic ingredient. Current studies attribute very promising benefits to EMU oil. It has been reported to have an extraordinary ability to penetrate the skin. EMU oil seems to act as a carrier for carrying other ingredients. It is non-comedogenic, and is completely non irritating. It has been suggested that EMU oil can reduce inflammation and redness of the skin, reduce the formation of wrinkles and restore moisture to irritated, dry skin. In addition, it is said to reduce inflammation and pain of sore muscles and joints. It may therefore, be helpful with conditions such as arthritis. It has been recommended for use in healing burns and preventing the formation of scar tissue while encouraging rapid repair of damaged tissue. It should be a “must have” item for the medicine cabinet. A blend of EMU oil, water and lavender essential oil in a spray bottle seems to rapidly heal wounds, burns, stitches, and even hot spots in dogs. Use EMU oil in essential oil blends to help deliver the oils into the skin. Use EMU oil in massage or sports blends to help relieve soreness and inflammation. EMU oil becomes creamy looking at 65° F and will solidify if kept colder. Refrigeration is recommended if you plan to store EMU oil for longer than 3 months. The uses and benefits of this oil are endless and certainly deserve more space than can be afforded here. In short, studies have suggested that EMU oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, encourages healing, stimulates skin, hair and nail growth, has a natural SPF, is a natural emollient and moisturizer, penetrates multiple layers of skin, is non-comedogenic, hypo-allergenic, prevents and diminishes scaring/stretch marks and more. It may also prove to be a great oil to use for skin disorders and allergies.

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose is high in gamma-linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid) making it an exceptional skin nourishing oil. The human body does not produce essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids. It, therefore, is important to get these nutrients through diet and topical application. Essential fatty acids inhibit bacterial growth and allow our systems to defend against infection and inflammation. Evening Primrose oil is highly recommended for dry skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Use it in facial blends, creams, lotions, balms and more.

Flax Seed Oil

Flax seed oil is an important oil for those suffering from eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne and aging skin. Flax seeds are a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) an Omega-3 series of essential fatty acids because the body cannot make them and must obtain them from external sources. ALA is needed because it is the precursor to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and the series 3 Prostaglandins, which are necessary for the regulation of cellular activity. Series 3 Prostaglandins protect the body against the effects of high blood pressure, inflammation and water retention by inhibiting the production of series 2 prostaglandins, which promote inflammation and water retention. People who suffer from eczema and psoriasis should add flax seed oil to their diet. The anti-inflammatory benefits of flax seed oil can also be seen when it is used externally. Topical use of flax seed oil allows the body to absorb some of the essential fatty acids necessary for healthy cellular activity. It helps soften and heal skin abrasions, reduce the swelling and redness of lesions due to skin disease and improves the overall health of the skin.

Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, linoleic acid and other essential fatty acids which help strengthen tissue cells and help preserve the natural moisture of the skin. It is a good, light, slightly astringent, penetrating oil for massage.

Hazelnut Oil

Hazelnut oil is a wonderfully light, penetrating oil that is slightly astringent. It, therefore, makes a good oil for acne prone skin. Hazelnut oil is high in essential fatty acids and is soothing and healing to dry, irritated skin. Studies have shown that it can filter sun rays and is commonly used in sun care products.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba is not actually an oil but is a liquid wax. Jojoba offers the traits of both to make it a great ingredient in soaps, creams, lotions, balms and massage oils. It is highly penetrating and closely resembles our natural sebum. Use it in facial blends to remove excess oils and to help balance the natural skin oils. Jojoba contains a natural anti-inflammatory called “myristic acid” and is therefore, is a good oil for arthritis and rheumatism. It has natural anti-oxidant properties.

Kukui Nut Oil

Kukui nut oil is high in linoleic and linolenic acids which are essential fatty acids vital for the metabolism of healthy skin. Vitamins A, C and E are added to stabilize the oil. Kukui nut oil is easily absorbed by the skin and therefore makes a wonderful massage oil. It soothes irritated, sunburned, or burned skin. Surveys have shown that it can help relieve itchy, dry skin due to eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.

Mango Oil

Mango oil is an oil fraction obtained during the processing for mango butter. It is a semi solid oil that melts readily on the skin. Use it in any cosmetic application requiring moisturization and revitalization of dry skin.

Meadowfoam Oil

Meadowfoam is an herbaceous winter annual plant native to the pacific Northwest area of the United States. The oil from the Meadowfoam plant was recognized for its outstanding oxidative stability. It is unique in that it contains over 98% fatty acids having over 20 carbon atoms. The typical major fatty acid composition is: C20:1 is 63%, C22:1 is 16%, and C22:2 is 17%. Meadowfoam oil was developed to replace sperm whale oil in the 1970’s, in an effort to protect the species. Meadowfoam oil remains liquid at room temperature despite its high molecular weight. It is one of the most stable lipids known, and Meadowfoam oil is so stable that it lends stability to other oils.

Meadowfoam oil is said to moisturize the skin and hair better than most oils, and it helps prevent moisture loss. In shampoos and hair care products, it helps add shine and moisture to the hair and scalp. In lipsticks and lip balms, it helps revitalize dry, cracked lips and keeps them moist longer.

Neem Oil

Neem oil is used widely in India and Africa as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antiseptic, and anti-parasitic agent in toiletries, soap, toothpaste and skin/hair care products. It is used to treat skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, syphilitic sores, and chicken pox. Neem oil can be used to get rid of lice and control dandruff. In toothpaste in helps relieve swollen and bleeding gums and kills the bacteria that cause gingivitis. Neem powder can be used in a foot bath powder to kill fungus and bacteria. Mixed with clay, it makes a great facial for those with acne or other skin problems.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is high in oleic acid and is therefore a good skin cell regenerator. It can be used in soaps, creams, balms, body butters, herbal infusions and hair preparations. Olive oil attracts external moisture to the skin and still allows normal functions of the skin to take place (sweating, shedding of dead skin and releasing sebum). It is useful as a massage oil for rheumatic conditions and as a treatment for inflamed skin.

Palm Oil

Palm oil can be used in balms, body butters and stick formulations where rigidity is required.

Rosehip Oil

Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. It has natural anti-oxidant properties and is slightly astringent. It has been shown to help improve elasticity of the skin, regenerate skin cells, slow down premature aging, reduce the formation of wrinkles, and reduce scarring (prevents the formation of keloid scar tissue).

Sesame Seed Oil

Sesame oil is rich in essential fatty acids and helps to maintain integrity of the skin tissue while restructuring and moisturizing the skin.

Turkey Red Oil

Turkey Red oil, also known as sulfated castor oil, is miscible in water and emulsifies other oils in water.

Vitamin E

When used topically, Vitamin E may decrease some of the harmful effects of solar radiation on the skin. It is commonly used in lotions or creams for burn treatment. It is also helpful to treat burns secondary to radiation therapy. Combine with EMU oil for a burn treatment.

Wheatgerm Oil

Wheatgerm oil is rich is vitamins A, D and more importantly, E. It is often used sparingly to prolong the shelf life of massage oils and will discourage oxidation within the unsaponifiables in soap. It is also very nourishing to the skin. Wheatgerm oil prevents moisture loss from the skin, and it soothes irritated, sunburned, or burned skin.

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Basil acts as a nerve tonic and helps with fatigue, depression, increases alertness, aids in concentration, relieves headaches, head congestion, migraines and muscular aches and pains. Basil helps regulate the menstrual cycle, reduces menstrual cramps, and can help with engorged breasts. Basil is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-spasmodic and is useful as an insect repellent.

Bergamot

Bergamot has a lovely light, fresh, floral citrus scent that is uplifting, rejuvenating, and balancing. It helps to alleviate fatigue due to stress. Bergamot restores appetite, combats colic, strengthens the immune system, reduces fever and is generally calming. Bergamot is known to help relieve skin irritations, and is helpful in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, acne, wounds, ulcers and herpes. It helps to balance an oily complexion and helps repel insects. Use carefully in skin preparations as citrus oils are known photosensitizers.

Black Pepper

Black pepper essential oil has a stimulating, strong peppery scent. It stimulates the circulatory system, and can be used in massage blends to help relieve pain caused by arthritis, sprains, joint stiffness and sciatica. It is also said to help increase alertness and memory. Black pepper oil can be used in a chest rub to help relieve congestion and flu symptoms.

Cajeput

Cajeput is a cousin of Tea Tree. It is a powerful antiseptic that is useful in the treatment of chronic pulmonary diseases, asthma, sinus trouble, gingivitis, earaches and cystitis. It is a good air purifier that reduces the spread of the common colds and other viruses. It can be used to clean wounds and relieve muscular aches and pains. It is a powerful stimulant.

Camphor

Camphor oil is a powerful antiseptic that aids in the treatment of respiratory ailments, opens blocked nasal passages, relieves congestion, reduces muscular aches, pains and stiffness. Camphor is mainly used in lip balms, muscles rubs and bath soaks for cold and flu.

Cardamon

Cardamon oil it is said to treat digestive problems, coughs, loss of appetite and muscle pains. In India, it is considered to be an aphrodisiac.

Cedarwood

Cedarwood has a warm, woody smell that blends nicely with other woody oils like vetiver and sandalwood, floral oils such as jasmine and neroli, citrus oils, basil, eucalyptus and chamomile oils. It is a nice addition to a men’s fragrance blend. Use cedarwood to ease respiratory congestion, treat oily skin and scalp problems, and to lift spirits. It is a strong antiseptic, astringent and bug repellent. Cedarwood oil is very soothing when used in a steam shower or sauna.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon leaf oil is a warm, highly aromatic, spicy oil that works wonderfully to cleanse and purify the air, killing germs and bacteria. It can help relieve nausea, reduce high blood pressure and strengthen the immune system.

Citronella

Citronella has a sweet, lemony aroma. It is well known for its effectiveness as an insect repellent. Use citronella oil in bug repellent lotion bars and flea shampoos.

Clary sage

Clary sage is a beautiful earthy and herbaceous oil with a hint of floral. It calms and balances the spirit. Clary sage is considered to be a sedating oil, and it reduces stress and brings on a feeling of tranquility. It is especially balancing on female hormones and can be used to treat PMS, menstrual cramps, postnatal depression, menopause and irregular cycles.

Clovebud

Clove is a very warm, spicy and aromatic oil. It is most effective as an antiseptic when diffused, and is a wonder for toothaches and abscesses when dabbed on the tooth very, very carefully. Clove is a “hot” spice oil, and can burn if used on the skin undiluted. Clove is stimulating to the mind, enhances concentration and can act as an aphrodisiac.

Coriander

Coriander is a warm, sweet and spicy oil with a unique, pleasant aroma. It blends well with other spice oils, citruses, and some florals. It has anti-bacterial properties and is a good oil to diffuse during the cold season. Coriander oil can be used in muscle rubs to warm and relax tense muscles.

Dill

Dill seed oil is a warm spicy oil generally used to aid in digestion and to relieve flatulence and colic. It can promote lactation in nursing mothers and helps stimulate a sluggish menstrual cycle. Dill seed oil is a “must have” for the medicine chest for indigestion and flatulence. Dill seed soothes the digestive system, relaxes and promotes sleep, promotes lactation and repels insects.

Chamomile

Chamomile is a wonderfully relaxing oil. It helps to promote sleep, relaxation and calmness. Chamomile is helpful for little ones who need help unwinding before bedtime. In a massage blend, it helps ease aches and pains. Chamomile is also useful for menstrual cramps and headaches.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is best known for its respiratory effects and relief for congestion. It is highly anti-microbial and is an excellent oil to use during the winter months. Use it in a diffuser to help keep colds away. Eucalyptus stimulates circulation and warms the body, increases concentration, and is useful for relieving rheumatic aches and pains. Use it in a steam shower or sauna to help relieve cold and flu congestion. Dabbed on carefully with a cotton swab, it can help stop the irritation of a bug bite. Eucalyptus is useful as an insect repellent and as a treatment for lice and athletes foot.

Fennel

Fennel has a sweet, licorice-like aroma. It is best known for its usefulness as a digestive aid, and it helps to relieve gas and indigestion. Fennel is often recommended for nursing mothers to increase milk flow and production. It is good in PMS blends and helps alleviate painful breasts during menstrual cycles. Fennel is a good diuretic, cleansing oil, and is useful in baths for detoxification. It eases stress, has a mild sedative effect yet is also uplifting.

Balsam Fir

Balsam fir has a crisp, clean Christmas tree aroma that is uplifting, warming and calming. It is typically used to treat bronchial congestion/infection and arthritis. Fir oil is very soothing when used in a steam shower or sauna.

Frankincense

Frankincense is an ancient oil that has been used for centuries for meditation and spiritual practices. It helps center the mind and calm the spirit. Frankincense is a good expectorant, and it can help relieve asthma and other bronchial congestive problems.

Geranium

Geranium is considered to be a woman’s oil because of its hormone balancing effect. It has been used to treat menstrual, menopausal, and infertility problems. Geranium helps relieve mastitis. It is useful in blends to aid wounds and burns. Geranium is a good oil for skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and shingles. Geranium oil is also emotionally balancing.Use this geranium for fragrancing, diffusing and as an insect repellent.

Ginger

Ginger is used frequently as a natural remedy. It has a warm, strong, spicy aroma. It is relaxing yet can also be stimulating. It helps relieve nausea, indigestion, alleviates soreness and stiffness in muscles, increases circulation and strengthens the immune system during the cold season. It is nice to add to winter-time bath soaks and muscle rubs.

Pink Grapefruit

Cold pressed pink grapefruit is a sweeter than white grapefruit oil. Grapefruit has a fresh, clean, uplifting aroma. It is wonderfully uplifting and can help treat mood swings, anger, depression and stress. It acts on the lymphatic system, helps detoxify the liver, acts as a diuretic, helps to reduce cellulite, is a good astringent for balancing oily skin and hair, and is useful as a toner.

Juniper berry

Juniper berry oil has a warm, woody, peppery, pine smell that is uplifting and strengthening. It was used by Native Americans to purify the air. It is highly antiseptic and can be diffused during illness. Juniper berry oil can be used as an astringent for the skin and hair and in anti-cellulite massage blends.

Lavender

Full-bodied lavender that is less camphorous than most lavenders. Those who don’t typically like the camphorous scent of lavender will probably like this one. Enough can’t be said about the uses and properties of lavender. It is a “must have” for the remedy chest. It can be used to relax and relieve stress, relieve headaches, help reduce high blood pressure and heal burns and wounds. It kills germs and can be used in a diffuser to purify the air and reduce the spread of colds and viruses. It helps to reduce cramps. This is the safest oil to use for babies and children, but of course should still be used properly diluted.

Lemon oil

Lemon oil smells just like a fresh cut lemon. Lemon oil possesses strong germicidal disinfectant properties, and it makes a wonderful air purifier. Lemon oil is popular because of its clean, fresh scent, and it blends very nicely with many other oils. The astringency of lemon makes it good for oily skin and hair. It can also help with bronchial problems and asthma, and it stimulates concentration. Lemon oil is said to reduce cellulite when used in body massage oils, body wraps and anti-cellulite salt soaks. When smokers are present, diffusing lemon oil helps rid the air of second-hand smoke.

Lime oil

Lime oil smells like a freshly sliced lime, and it has all the same therapeutic and blending properties of lemon. It can be used in much the same way.

Litsea cubeba

Litsea, also known as May Chang, has been used in Chinese traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, headaches, aches, pains and nausea. It can also be used to treat acne, oily skin, asthma, and flatulence.

Mandarin

Mandarin is a beautiful, sweet citrus oil that promotes calmness and a sense of well-being. It is gentle enough for children and helps relax them before sleep. It is great for hyperactive kids and for use during periods of insomnia. Mandarin is said to reduce cellulite and act as a diuretic. It is a good toner for oily skin and acts as an antiseptic.

Marjoram

Marjoram oil has a warm, spicy aroma that blends nicely with citrus, rosewood, clary sage, lavender and other oils. It is a strong sedative. Marjoram is anti-spasmodic and can relieve muscle pain, cramps, headaches, migraines and stiffness. It helps normalize blood pressure and can help ease emotional suffering. Marjoram promotes menstrual flow.

Myrrh

Myrrh has a rich, earthy, woody and balsamic aroma. It is a powerful antiseptic and astringent and can be used to heal infected wounds. It helps clear mucus from the lungs and is useful for chronic bronchitis. Myrrh can help with weeping eczema and gum disease, and it makes an excellent mouth wash. It strengthens the immune system and has an overall beneficial effect on the digestive system.

Neroli

Neroli oil is distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. The oil has a unique, lovely floral citrus scent that can calm anxiety, relieve depression, and uplift the spirits. Neroli is a very balancing oil for the skin and hair, and can help control overproduction of sebum when diluted with jojoba. It is one of the best oils for the face as it helps regenerate skin cells.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a warm, spicy, stimulating oil. In a massage blend, it has anti-inflammatory effects and can reduce the pain and swelling of arthritis and rheumatism.

Sweet orange

Sweet orange oil smells like a freshly peeled orange. Orange is an uplifting, refreshing oil that is used to aid in digestion, flatulence and nausea. It relieves stress and anxiety. Sweet orange oil will help with colic in babies and helps to reduce fever and headaches.

Palmarosa

Palmarosa oil is similar in scent to geranium oil, and it is sometimes mistakenly sold as Rose geranium. Palmarosa helps calm the nervous system and acts as a natural balancer. It aids in digestion, helps with skin problems, treats acne, rejuvenates mature skin, is said to be good for stretch marks and is good for both oily and dry skin. Emotionally, palmarosa is said to help in the release of anger and grief.

Patchouli

Patchouli has a warm, mellow, earthy scent that was especially popular in the 1960’s. It is an effective anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant and stress reliever. Patchouli helps to tighten the pores of the skin and is used to combat wrinkles. It regulates oily skin and dandruff and mobilizes cellulite for elimination. When used in a diffuser, patchouli helps to break up mucous and helps to reduce fever. Patchouli is also used for the treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, sores and burns.

Peppermint oil

Redistilled peppermint oil has a cleaner scent of peppermint and a higher content of menthol than the 1st distillation. We find that it produces a stronger mint scent in soaps and toiletries. Peppermint will relieve a headache or indigestion, reduce mental fatigue, increase alertness, relieve nausea, relieve itching and help you stay awake when necessary. Use peppermint in a foot scrub or lotion to cool and soothe achy tired feet and to treat athlete’s foot or fungal problems. It repels insects effectively. It is a popular oil for bath products and “pick me up” remedies.

Pine needle

Pine needle oil offers a warm, light pine needle scent that smells like a walk through a pine forest, not through the bathroom cleaner aisle! Add a few drops of pine oil to a quart of water to help disinfect household surfaces or add to your existing cleaner to give it extra disinfecting power. Use our pine needle oil in a diffuser or a steam shower to help detoxify the body and clear the air. It acts as an expectorant to loosen congestion and relax the respiratory passages.

Sage

Clary sage is a beautiful earthy and herbaceous oil with a hint of floral. It calms and balances the spirit. Clary sage is considered to be a sedating oil, and it reduces stress and brings on a feeling of tranquility. It is especially balancing on female hormones and can be used to treat PMS, menstrual cramps, postnatal depression, menopause and irregular cycles.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is from India and has a beautiful rich, heavy, sensual aroma. It balances the mind and spirit, aids in meditation, calms the nervous system, and works as an aphrodisiac, especially for men. It has an astringent effect on oily skin and helps soothe irritated skin. Use sandalwood in facial blends to help balance the skin.

Spearmint

With a slightly milder, sweeter aroma than peppermint, spearmint can be a wonderfully invigorating, "pick me up" oil. Spearmint oil increases alertness, opens up the respiratory system, and lifts the spirit. Like lavender, however, it can also be used sparingly at bedtime to bring about a sense of calm and relaxation. Use spearmint in soaps and facial toners. It is better suited for children than peppermint, and is good for upset tummies, nausea and fever.

Anise

Anise is often used as a substitute for anise seed oil in perfumery, as it has similar chemistry. It is used in aromatherapy to help relieve coughing, colic, cramping, hiccups and indigestion.

Tangerine

Tangerine is a beautiful, sweet citrus oil that promotes tranquility and a sense of well-being. It is gentle enough for children and helps calms them to sleep. It is a good oil to diffuse for hyperactive kids and to combat insomnia. Tangerine is said to reduce cellulite and act as a diuretic. It is a good toner for oily skin and acts as an antiseptic. Tangerine oil supports the lymphatic, digestive and circulatory systems.

Tea tree

Tea tree oil has gained immense recognition as the strongest anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial oil used in aromatherapy. It can be diffused or used neat, though recent studies have suggested that tea tree oil works best when well diluted. Tea tree oil is a very popular addition to skin care formulations for its germ-killing properties. Diffuse it during the cold season to keep germs from spreading. Use tea tree in masks and toners to combat acne. Use it in lip balms to fight cold sores. Used in a balm, tea tree can help to quickly heal wounds and keep infection from setting in. Use it in mouthwashes to help treat oral disease.

Thyme

Thyme has a strong herbaceous, spicy aroma that is energizing, stimulating and toning. It is a strong anti-bacterial, fungicide and anti-viral agent. Diffuse it to disinfect the air and ward off airborne germs. Use in drawer sachets to keep insects away.

Sweet valencia

Sweet valencia orange oil smells like a freshly peeled valencia orange. Orange is an uplifting, refreshing oil that is used to aid in digestion, flatulence and nausea. It relieves stress and anxiety. Sweet orange oil will help with colic in babies and helps to reduce fever and headaches. Orange blends nicely with many other oils and is often used in potpourri and home fragrancing products. Orange oil can be an effective grease cutter, and it has become popular in some commercial cleaners.

Verbena

Verbena oil has a sweet lemony scent, which has made it a popular oil in the fragrance industry. Aside from possessing antiseptic and anti-spasmodic properties, it is also a very effective insecticide. Verbena oil is highly phototoxic and is a strong skin sensitizer. It is not recommended for use in cosmetics or on the skin. In a diffuser, it can combat nausea, depression and sinus congestion. It blends well with basil, bergamot, chamomile, geranium, neroli, rose, and rosemary.

Ylang ylang

The sweet, highly floral, jasmine-like aroma of ylang ylang makes this oil irresistible. It is often used as an anti-depressant as well as a spiritual balancer. Use ylang ylang to treat frigidity and impotence in men. Ylang ylang has a reputation for acting as an aphrodisiac. Ylang ylang can balance hormones, treat PMS and menopausal symptoms. In some cases of infertility caused by amenorrhoea, it may help bring on periods. Ylang ylang can be used in a facial toner to balance oily skin. Used in a compress, it can help lower a fever.

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