Pure Essential Oils Glossary
Pure essential oils are naturally occurring extracts from aromatic plants. They are regarded as the life force of the plant and act as a defence mechanism. When extracted, the essential oil produced is highly potent and contains its own unique healing properties.
Floral
Floral oils are renowned for their emotional well-being benefits, particularly for calming and assisting the relief of sleeplessness.
Chamomile Roman
Traditionally used in aromatherapy for relief from symptoms of stress.
Comes from: The Chamomile flower in China
Blends well with: Clary Sage
Found in: ie: Sleep, Harmony
Gernaium
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to relax and restore emotions.Comes from: The Geranium flower/leaf in Egypt
Blends well with: Orange
Found in: Relax, Strength, Joy, Harmony, Ie: Balance, Ie: Digest, Ie: Stress
Jasmine Absolute
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to relieve symptoms of nervous tension.Comes from: The Jasmine flower in India
Blends well with: Ylang Ylang
Found in: Ie: Balance, Sacred Thai Temples
Lavender
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to relieve symptoms of sleepiness.Comes from: The Lavendar flower in France
Blends well with: Roman Chamomile
Found in: ie: Sleep, Relax, Harmony
Rose Otto
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to support during times of nervous unrest.Comes from: The rose petal in Bulgaria
Blends well with: Orange
Found in: Joy
Ylang Ylang
Traditionally used in aromatherapy for relief of mild anxiety & stress symptoms.Comes from: The Ylang Ylang flower in Madagascar
Blends well with: Patchouli
Found in: Harmony, Joy, Passion
Herbaceous
Herb oils are invigorating and rejuvenating. They come from the leaves of herbs and provide a natural remedy from general health and wellbeing to helping relieve muscle aches and pains.
Basil
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to relieve muscular aches & pains.Comes from: The leaves of Basil in Egypt & India
Blends well with: Bergamot
Found in: Focus & Memory
Clary Sage
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to calm the mind.Comes from: The leaves and flowers Clary Sage in France
Blends well with: Geranium
Found in: Joy
Marjoram
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to promote general health & wellbeing.Comes from: The tops and leaves of Marjoram in Egypt
Blends well with: Lavender
Found in: Relax, Ie: Immune
Lemongrass
Traditionally used in aromatherapy to maintain healthy digestive function.Comes from: The leaves of Lemongrass in India
Blends well with: Grapefruit
Found in: Motivate