ESSENTIAL OILS M - Z
Neroli
| Latin Name | Citrus aurantium |
| Aroma | orangy, bitter-sweet floral |
| Extraction Method | |
| Action | antidepressant, sedative, relaxing, hypnotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic |
| Skin Care | good for all skin type |
| Mental & Emotional | used for insomnia |
| Medical Properties | relieves muscular spasms, digestion |
Orange
| Latin Name | Citrus sinensis |
| Aroma | Sweet citrus aroma |
| Extraction Method | |
| Action | Antidepressant, antioxidant |
| Skin Care | Good for cell regeneration |
| Mental & Emotional | Calming |
| Medical Properties | Good for removing grease or gooey residues |
| Important | Test on small area first as it can discolor finishes; photosensitivity |
Patchouli
| Latin Name | Pogostemon cablin |
| Aroma | earthly, musky, strong, spicy, exotic |
| Extraction Method | |
| Action | general tonic, diuretic, aphrodisiac |
| Skin Care | Good for wrinkled or chapped skin, used for cellulite |
| Mental & Emotional | Release negative emotions |
| Noteworthy | Protects clothes from moths |
Peppermint
| Latin Name | Mentha piperita |
| Aroma | Herbaceous, piercing, minty |
| Extraction Method | |
| Action | Antidepressant |
| Skin Care | |
| Mental & Emotional | Improves concentration |
| Medical Properties | Good for tired legs or feet, relief for muscle pain, lumbago, joint pains digestive aid, relief for nausea, travel sickness |
| Important | Keep away from eyes, irritated skin, and mucous membranes, avoid during pregnancy, while nursing, and when taking homeopathic remedy |
Rosemary
| Latin Name | Rosmarinus officinalis |
| Aroma | Herbaceous, camphoraceous, strong, medicinal aroma |
| Extraction Method | |
| Action | Antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, antirheumatic, antispasmodic |
| Skin Care | |
| Mental & Emotional | Energizing, uplifting |
| Medical Properties | Good for hair treatment, good for tired feet or legs, may lower high blood sugar; tonic for liver and gall bladder |
| Important | Svoid during pregnancy, epilepsy, high blood pressure, or when taking homeopathic remedies |
Rosewood
| Latin Name | Aniba rosaeodora |
| Aroma | woody, floral |
| Extraction Method | |
| Actions | antiseptic, insecticide |
| Skin Care | good for skin care products |
| Mental & Emotional | comforting, soothing, balancing, refreshing |
| Medical Properties |
Sandalwood
| Latin Name | Santalum album |
| Aroma | sweet, warm, woody, exotic |
| Actions | antiseptic, astringent, antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic |
| Skin Care | relief for dry skin, itching, inflammation, rash |
| Mental & Emotional | uplifting, relaxing, aphrodisiac, sedative |
| Medical Properties | good for arthritic conditions, muscle injuries, good for chest infections, sore throat |
Tea Tree
| Latin Name | Melaleuca alternifolia |
| Aroma | pungent, fresh |
| Actions | Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, fungicide |
| Skin Care | Reduces itching, clears blemishes, used for minor burns, sores |
| Mental & Emotional | |
| Medical Properties | athletes foot, supportive to immune system |
| Important | may cause irritation on sensitive areas of skin |
Verbena
| Latin Name | Lippia citriodora |
| Aroma | herbaceous, warm, floral |
| Extraction Method | |
| Actions | sedative, anti-inflammatory |
| Skin Care | skin sensitizer |
| Important | phototoxic; not recommended for massages |
Vetiver
| Latin Name | Vetiveria zizanoides |
| Aroma | earthy, heavy, smoky, touch of lemon, similar to patchouli |
| Mental & Emotional | grounding, calming, stabilizing, aphrodisiac, sedative |
| Medical Properties | antiseptic, good for dry and dehydrated skin; can be helpful with acne, reduces wrinkles and stretch marks, cleanses the aura |
Ylang Ylang
| Latin Name | Cananga odorata |
| Aroma | sweet, soft, flowery, heavy |
| Mental & Emotional | calming, relaxing, arousing, sedative, aphrodisiac |
| Medical Properties | antiseptic, caution with sensitive s |
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