Bay Laurel | Clary Sage | Eucalyptus Globulus | Everlast | German Chamomile | Lavender | Lemon Scented Eucalyptus | Niaouli | Palmarosa | Peppermint | Rosemary | Tarragon | Tea Tree | Thyme | Ylang-ylang

Bay Laurel – A hardy evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean with dark green leaves and black berries. The berries, dried leaves and young twigs produce a greenish yellow oil that has a powerful spicy scent. It can be used as an antiseptic, diuretic or sedative and may help to relieve gas and clear the lungs. It helps with digestive problems and loss of appetite, relieves chronic bronchitis, colds, flu and tonsilitis. Use in moderation and avoid if pregnant.

Clary Sage – A plant from southern Europe, it has blue or white flowers and large, hairy leaves. The colorless or pale yellow-green oil from the flowering tops and leaves is used in foods and drinks to soothe anxiety and stress, relieve menstrual and menopausal symptoms and treat burns and eczema. Do not take during pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure.

Eucalyptus Globulus – This native Australian evergreen, which is grown in other areas, including North America, produces a clear to yellow oil from the leaves and twigs that is used as an antiseptic, antibacterial and expectorant. It reduces fever, fights colds, flu, sinusitis, and cough as well as relieves the symptoms of bronchitis and can be helpful for such skin conditions as boils and pimples. Not to be taken internally.

Everlast – A strongly scented herb native to the Mediterranean and the Pacific Northwest, everlast is a powerful anti-inflammatory and painkiller and can prevent hemorrhaging and swelling of injuries and bruises. The oil from the flowers and flowering tops is used by skin professionals for its tissue-generating qualities for scars, sunburn and wounds. It relieves congestion of the liver or spleen, helps in bronchitis and flu and is used to treat tendinitis, arthritic pain and muscle aches, sprains and strains. This oil should be used topically and in concentrations not exceeding 2 per cent.

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German Chamomile – This aromatic herb native to Europe has feathery leaves. Its white flowers produce an inky blue strong-scented oil that is known for its anti-inflammatory, sedative and painkilling properties, as well as an anti-allergin and antiseptic. It alleviates indigestion, menstrual and menopausal problems, inflamed skin, burns, acne, boils, sunburn and cuts. It is also effective in treating arthritis and muscular pain as well as helps to relieve hay fever and bronchitis.

Lavender – A native to the Mediterranean, this evergreen plant is now cultivated worldwide for its calming, soothing and balancing effects. The oil from the flowering tops relieves headache, depression, insomnia, stress, muscular aches and sprains, menstrual pain and nausea as well as soothing such skin conditions as cuts, wounds, insect bites, burns and athlete’s foot.

Lemon scented Eucalyptus – A tall evergreen that is sometimes called a gum tree is native to Australia. The leaves and twigs are used to produce a colorless or pale yellow oil that is used as a sedative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and its deodorant properties. It soothes mosquito bites and skin irritations, helps athlete’s foot and herpes sores and relieves muscle tension and stress. Do not take internally.

Niaouli – An evergreen from Australia and has a spongy bark and white flowers. The yellow greenish oil from the leaves and young twigs is used for its antiseptic, analgesic and anti-allergin properties. In addition to fighting allergies, bronchitis, colds and flu, it also cleans minor wounds and burns, aids in acne, boils and insect bites, and helps relieve muscle aches and pains.

Palmarosa – A wild tropical grass from India and Pakistan that has a long stem and aromatic leaves. The flowers and leaves produce a pale yellow or olive colored oil that is known for its antiviral, antibacterial and antiseptic properties and its overall strengthening effect. It is used to treat such skin conditions as cuts, wounds, acne, dermatitis, cold sores and scars. It also relieves the symptoms of flue, fights intestinal and other infections and is helpful in relieving stress.

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Peppermint – A perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia, its flowering tops and leaves produce a colorless to pale yellow or green oil that is a popular flavoring agent. It helps to relieve indigestion, nausea, and headache as well as neuralgia and muscle pain. In addition, it can aid in bronchitis, sinusitis and motion sickness. Use in moderation and do not give to children under 30 months of age.

Rosemary – The silvery green leaves and pale blue flowers of this Mediterranean evergreen shrub produce a colorless to pale yellow-green oil that has the scent of mint. It is a stimulant that invigorates the body and helps eliminate toxins and works as an antiseptic and diuretic. It is used not only for indigestion, gas and liver problems but also for bronchitis and flu. In addition, it reduces fluid retention and helps treat depression. Do not use during pregnancy or if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure.

Tarragon – A bushy perennial plant that is native to Asia and Europe, Tarragon has narrow green leaves and small flowers. The leaves are used to produce a colorless oil that has an aroma similar to anise. A popular food seasoning, it is also an antispasmodic, diuretic, a stimulant and a mild laxative. It helps with menstrual and menopausal symptoms as well as with such digestive problems as gas, indigestion, hiccups and loss of appetite. In addition, it can help in stress-related problems and in overcoming shock. Do not use during pregnancy.

Tea Tree – The tea tree or shrub is native to New South Wales in Australia and has small, narrow leaves and yellow or purple flowers. The leaves and twigs are used to produce a tart, colorless or pale yellow-green oil that has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal properties. It is soothing to the skin and mucous membranes and is helpful in fighting colds, flu, tonsilitis, bronchitis, and sinusitis. It can also be used to treat such skin ailments as abscesses, acne and burns. In addition, it helps clear vaginal thrush, vaginitis and bladder infections as well as controlling Candida infection.

Thyme – An evergreen shrub with gray-green leaves and clusters of purple or white flowers is native to the Mediterranean area. The flowering tops and leaves produce an oil that ranges in color from red or orange-brown to yellow. Strongly stimulating, it is an antiseptic and antibacterial and has antispasmodic and digestive properties. It helps in laryngitis and coughs and fights skin, bladder and other infections. It eases joint pain, treats diarrhea and gas and can help to expel intestinal worms. Do not use during pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure.

Ylang-ylang – A tall tropical tree native to the Philippines with large, fragrant flowers that produce a clear or yellow oil that has a sweet, spicy aroma. The oil has both stimulant and sedative properties and can regulate heart action. It helps with acne and oily skin and aids in depression, insomnia, impotence and other stress-related problems. It can also be used as a backup therapy for high blood pressure. Overuse can cause headache or nausea.

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