All About Aromatherapy Oil Jasmine Jasmine Jasmine Essential Oil (Botanical name: Jasminum grandiflorum) Jasminum grandiflorum (also known as Spanish jasmine, Royal or Catalonian jasmine or jati) is the most common species used for essential oil extraction. Jasmine essential oil is obtained by extracting jasmine flowers through chemical extraction or by labor-intensive methods of enfleurage. Jasmine [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Geranium Geranium Geranium Essential Oil (Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolens) Geranium essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the whole geranium plant. It has a fresh, floral aroma which is liked by most people. Besides, geranium oil there is another variety called Rose Geranium essential oil (Pelargonium roseum) which is just [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Fennel Fennel Fennel, Sweet Essential Oil (Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgarae) Sweet Fennel essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the crushed seeds. Bitter fennel oil is not used in aromatherapy. It is extracted from the whole fennel herb and/or crushed seeds. Properties of Fennel Oil and its Effects Fennel oil [...]

Aromatherapy Massage for the Face and Hands Here are some simple massage techniques using essential oil-base oil blends for you to start with. This simple facial massage will have a soothing, calming or uplifting effect on you. This depends on the type of aromatherapy oil, oil blends and combinations you use as well as the [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Botanical name: Eucalyptus globulus) Eucalyptus essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of leaves of the eucalyptus plant or tree. It has a woody, spicy and medicinal aroma. Properties of Eucalyptus Oil and its Effects Eucalyptus oil has antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, analgesic, antiviral, parasiticidal, expectorant, decongestant, diuretic, [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Cypress Cypress Cypress Essential Oil (Botanical name: Cupressus sempervirens) Cypress oil is produced in Europe. Cypress essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of cones, needles and twigs of the cypress tree. It has a woody, spicy and medicinal aroma. Properties of Cypress Oil and its Effects The oil has antiseptic, [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Clary Sage Clary Sage Clary Sage Essential Oil (Botanical name: Salvia sclarea) Clary Sage is distilled from the whole plant and produced in Europe. Properties of Clary Sage It has a slight sweet smelling, nutty odor, exotic and heavy. Antidepressant, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, emmenagogue, uterine tonic and aphrodisiac Uses of Clary Sage [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Citronella Citronella Citronella Essential Oil (Botanical name: Cymbopogon nardus) Citronella oil is obtained from the leaves and stems of the plant, Cymbopogon. It is extracted from an aromatic grass by steam distillation. The main producers of citronella are Indonesia and China. Citronella is also produced in South Africa, Brazil, Taiwan, Brazil, [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Cedarwood Cedarwood Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil (Botanical name: Cedrus atlantica) Virginian Cedarwood Essential Oil (Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana) Cedarwood oil is obtained by steam distillation and comes in two varieties: Atlas Cedarwood Oil and Virginian Cedarwood Oil Properties of Cedarwood Oil Atlas Cedarwood oil is light golden yellow in color with [...]

All About Aromatherapy Oil Chamomile Chamomile Chamomile, Roman (Botanical name: Anthemis nobilis) Chamomile, German (Botanical name: Matricaria chamomilla) Chamomile oil is produced in Italy. Chamomile comes in two species; both of which have similar properties and are commonly used in aromatherapy. Chamomile oil comes in two varieties – German Chamomile Oil obtained by steam distillation [...]