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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!
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.
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
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
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)
Perfume note: Top
Character: Yang
Element: Air, Earth
Astrological: Sun, Mercury
Dilution ratio:
Origin: China
Uses: muscular, respiratory, insect bites, muscular, antibacterial, hypoglycemia
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.
Pure essential oil of Lavender
(Lavendula angustifolium)
Properties: Soothing, relaxing, analgesic, skin healing
Used commonly in aromatherapy and perfumery.
Perfume note: Top
Character: Yang
Astrological: Saturn, Sun, Mercury
Element: Fire, Air
Dilution ratio:
Origin: Mexico
Uses: Perfumery, confidence, exhaustion, disinfectant, energizing
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.
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.
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.