Essential Oils

Amyris Essential Oil

(Amyris balsamifera)

Perfume note: Base

Character: Yin

Astrological: Moon, Venus

Dilution ratio:

Origin: Australia

Uses: perfumery, stress, respiratory, circulation, aphrodisiac

(Ocimum basilicum L.)

A herbaciously beautiful aroma, with licorice-like notes. Nice in a massage that will help soothe muscles. Uplifting!

Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil

(Cedrus atlantica L.)

Perfume note: Base
Character: Yang
Element: Air, Light, Fire
Astrological: Sun, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus
Dilution ratio:
Origin: Morocco
Uses: Astringent, respiratory, lymphatic circulation, urinary, meditation

Juniperus ashei L.

Smoky character, reminiscent of a camp fire.

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil

(Cinnamon Zelanicum)

Perfume note: Base

Character: Yang

Element: Fire, Water

Astrological: Sun,  Mercury

Dilution ratio: Do not use on skin, except at the minutest dilution; Do not ingest. Keep out of the reach of children.

Origin: Sri Lanka

Uses: Anti-infectious, warming, depression, incense, potpourri

Cistus Essential Oil (a.k.a. Rock Rose; Labadnum)

(Cistus ladenifer)

Perfume note: Base, Middle

Character: Yang

Element: Earth

Astrological: Pluto

Dilution ratio:

Origin: Spain

Uses: Mature skin, boils, gangrene, expectorant, MS, anit-viral, promotes menstruation

Cumin Essential Oil

(Cuminum odorum)

Perfume note: Top

Character: Yin

Element: Fire, Water

Astrological: Sun, Mars

Dilution ratio:

Origin: India

Uses: muscular, respiratory, circulation, indigestion, appetite stimulant, glandular inflammation, perfumery (animalsitic scent)

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

(Eucalyptus globulus)

Perfume note: Top

Character: Yang

Element: Air, Earth

Astrological: Sun, Mercury

Dilution ratio:

Origin: China

Uses: muscular, respiratory, insect bites, muscular, antibacterial, hypoglycemia

(Boswellia carterii L.)

Perfume note: Middle, Base
Character: Yang-Hot 2nd Degree
Element: Air, Ether, Light & Fire
Astrological: Sun, Saturn
Dilution ratio:
Origin: India
Uses: mature skin, oily skin, respiratory, digestion, psychological well-being, spiritual.

Pelargonium graveolens L.

A rosy scent with a citrus note.

Pure essential oil of Lavender
(Lavendula angustifolium)

Properties: Soothing, relaxing, analgesic, skin healing

Used commonly in aromatherapy and perfumery.

Lime Essential Oil

(Citrus limetta)

Perfume note: Top

Character: Yang

Astrological: Saturn, Sun, Mercury

Element: Fire, Air

Dilution ratio:

Origin: Mexico

Uses: Perfumery, confidence, exhaustion, disinfectant, energizing

Thymus masticina L.

Earthy,with spicy notes. A sharper aroma than Mysore Sandalwood, but is often used as a less expensive substitute for it. Steam-distilled from wild gathered wood of the Muhugwe tree in Kenya. Blends well with woods.

Base note.
Properties: emollient, tonic, sedative, anti-inflammatory.

Pogostemum patchouli L.

One of the earthiest scents around. Sometimes called the “hippy” scent.

Mentha piperita L.

A  nice, fresh, excellent quality peppermint.

Perfume note: Middle
Character: Yin
Element: Water
Astrological: Pluto
Dilution ratio:
Origin: Indonesia

Uses: perfumery, skin hair, decongestant, detoxifying, anti bacterial, anti inflammatory, anti spasmotic. Harmonizes and balances energies.

Rosemarius officinalis L.

Nardostachys grandiflors L.

An intense and interesting oil, used in perfumery since ancient times.

Melaleuca alternifolia L.

This is a “must have” oil for your medicine cabinet. Apply with cotton on cuts and scrapes to help disinfect the wound. Also great for itchy spots caused by a variety of conditions. Useful in a spray for feet to help prevent fungal conditions. Also, anti-viral.