ESSENTIAL
OIL |
COMMON (OTHER) NAMES |
BLENDS WELL WITH |
METHOD
OF EXTRACTION |
COUNTRY
OF ORIGIN |
OTHER
USES |
CAUTIONS |
Allspice
(pimenta officinalis) |
Pimento, Pimenta, Jamaica
Pepper |
Ginger, Geranium Lavender,
Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli, and Neroli |
Steam
distillation of leaves and berries |
West
Indies, South America, Jamaica |
Cosmetics,
Perfumery, Flavoring |
Skin
irritant |
Amyris
(amyris balsamifera) |
West Indian Sandalwood, West
Indian Rosewood |
--- |
Steam distillation of wood and
branches |
Haiti |
Perfumery |
None known |
Anise Star
(pimpinella anisum) |
Anise, Sweet Cumin |
Rose, Lavender, Orange, and
Pine |
Steam
distillation of fruit pods |
Central
& So. America, Indonesia, India |
Pharmaceutics,
Dentistry |
None
known |
Basil
(ocimum basilicum) |
Basil, Joy-of-the Mountain,
European Basil |
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lime,
Citronella, Geranium, and Hyssop |
Steam
distillation of flowering tops |
Europe,
U.S., Madagascar |
Food
Industry, Pharmaceutics |
Skin
irritant. Do not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Bay Laurel
(laurus nobilis) |
Sweet Bay, Laurel Leaf, Laurel |
Pine, Cypress, Juniper, Clary
Sage, Rosemary, Lavender, and Citrus EO's |
Steam
distillation of dried leaves |
West
Indies, South America |
Perfumery |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Bergamot
citrus bergamia) |
Bergamia |
Lavender, Neroli, Jasmine,
Cypress, Geranium, Lemon, Chamomile, Juniper, and Coriander |
Cold
pressing of the peel |
Italy,
Morocco, Guinea |
Pharmaceutics,
Perfumery, Cosmetics |
Skin
irritant. Avoid use during sun exposure. |
Birch, Sweet
(betula lenta) |
Cherry Birch, Southern Birch,
Mtn. Mahogany |
Patchouli and Vetiver |
Steam distillation of tree bark. |
USSR, Holland, German, USA, El
Salvador |
Perfumery, Pharmaceutics, Food Flavoring |
None known |
Black
Pepper
(piper nigrum)
|
Piper, Pepper |
Frankincense, Sandalwood,
Lavender, Rosemary, and Marjoram |
Steam
distillation of dried peppercorns |
Indonesia,
Malaysia, China, Madagascar |
Perfumery,
Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Cajeput
(melaleuca minor) |
Cajuput, White Tea Tree, White
Wood, Swamp Tea Tree, Punk Tree, Paperbark Tree |
Bergamot, Clove, Lavender, and
Rosewood |
Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs |
Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia,
Asia |
Pharmaceutics, Dentistry, Fragrance and
Cosmetics |
None known |
Camphor, White
(cinnamomum camphora) |
Laurel Camphor, Gum
Camphor, Japanese Camphor |
Basil, Cajeput, and Chamomile |
Steam distillation of wood, roots, and
branches |
Japan, Taiwan, Egypt, Ceylon, USA |
Perfumery, Paint and Lacquer industry,
Pharmaceutics |
Use with care, a marine pollutant, and environmental
hazard |
Cardamon Seed
(elettaria cardamomum) |
Cardomom, Cardamomi, Cardomum,
Mysore Cardomom |
Rose, Orange, Bergamot,
Cinnamon, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Cedarwood, and Neroli |
Steam
distillation of the dried seeds |
Guatemala,
India |
Perfumery,
Pharmaceutics, Food |
None
known |
Carrot Seed
(daucas carota) |
Wild Carrot, Queen Anne's Lace,
Bird's Nest |
Cedarwood, Geranium, and Citrus
EO's |
Steam
distillation of the dried seeds |
England,
France, Europe |
Food
Industry, Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Cassia
(Redistilled)
(cinnamomum cassia) |
Chinese Cinnamon, False
Cinnamon, Cassia Cinnamon, Cassia Lignea) |
Clove, Nutmeg, Orange, Litsea
Cubeba, Rose, Bergamot, Lemongrass and Patchouli |
Steam
distillation |
China,
India, Madagascar |
Dental
Preparations, Food Industry |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing or on sensitive skin |
Cedar Leaf (Thuja)
(thuja occidentalis) |
Swamp Cedar, White Cedar, Tree of Life,
American Arborvitae |
Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit,
Neroli, and Palmarosa |
Steam distillation of the leaves, twigs
and bark |
No. America, France, Canada |
Perfumery, Pharmaceutics |
External use only |
Cedarwood, Atlas
(cedrus atlantica) |
Atlantic Cedar, Atlas Cedar,
African Cedar, Moroccan Cedarwood, Libanol |
Bay, Bergamot, Cardamom, Clary
Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, and Lavender |
Steam
distillation of the wood and sawdust |
North
America |
Cosmetics,
Pharmaceutics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Cedarwood, Chinese
(cedrus deodorata) |
None Known |
Bergamot, Cinnamon,
Frankincense |
Steam distillation of the wood
and sawdust |
China |
Soap, Cosmetics |
Can cause skin irritation |
Cedarwood, Texas
(juniperus ashei) |
Mountain Cedar, Mexican Cedar,
Rock Cedar, Mexican Juniper |
Patchouli, Spruce, Vetiver, and
Pine |
Steam distillation of
heartwood, and shavings |
Mexico, Central America, Texas
USA |
Soap, Cosmetics, Room Sprays |
Can cause skin irritation |
Cedarwood, Virginia
(juniperus virginiana) |
Red Cedar, Eastern Red Cedar,
Bedford Cedarwood, Southern Red Cedar |
Sandalwood, Rose, Juniper,
Cypress |
Steam distillation of timber
waste, sawdust |
North America |
Soap, Cosmetics, Perfumery |
Can cause skin irritation |
Chamomile, German (Blue)
(matricaria recutica) |
Blue Chamomile, Matricaria,
Hungarian Chamomile, Sweet False Chamomile, Single Chamomile |
Bergamot, Lavender, Cypress,
Frankincense, Geranium, and Grapefruit |
Steam
distillation of the flower heads |
England,
Hungary, South America, France |
Cosmetics,
Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Chamomile, Moroccan
(ormensis multicaulis) |
Moroccan Chamomile |
Cypress, Lavender, Lavandin,
Vetiver |
Steam distillation of the
flower heads |
NW Africa, Southern Spain |
Perfumery |
None known |
Chamomile,
Roman
(anthemis nobilis) |
Camomile, English Chamomile,
Garden Chamomile, Sweet Chamomile, True Chamomile |
Lavender, Lemon, Tea Tree,
Eucalyptus, and Jasmine |
Steam
distillation of the flower heads |
England,
Hungary, France, Bulgaria |
Cosmetics,
Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Cinnamon
(Leaf)
(cinnamomum zeylanicum) |
Ceylon Cinnamon, Seychelles
Cinnamon, Madagascar Cinnamon, True Cinnamon |
Clove, Nutmeg, Mandarin, Bay,
Ginger, Lemongrass, and Patchouli |
Steam
distillation of leaves and twigs |
Sri
Lanka, India, Madagascar |
Dentistry,
Perfumery, Food, Pharmaceutics |
Possible
skin irritant |
Citronella
(cymbopogon nardus) |
Sri Lanka Citronella, Lenabatu
Citronella |
Geranium, Lemon, Bergamot,
Orange, Cedarwood, and Pine |
Steam
distillation of fresh grass |
Madagascar,
South America |
Perfumery,
Household Products |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Clary Sage
(salvia sclarea) |
Clary Wort, Muscatel Sage,
Clear Eye, See Bright, Common Clary, Clarry, Eye Bright |
Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender,
Sandalwood, Cypress, and Black Pepper |
Steam
distillation of flowering tops, leaves |
Spain,
USSR, France |
Cosmetics,
Perfumery, Pharmaceutics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Clove
(eugenia caryophyllata) |
Clove |
Cinnamon, Lemon, Lavender,
Allspice |
Steam distillation of buds |
Philippines, East and West
Indies |
Perfumery Pharmaceutics |
Skin irritant. Do not use while
pregnant or nursing. |
Coriander
Seed
(coriandrum sativum) |
Chinese Parsley |
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Black
Pepper, Cardamom, Cypress, and Pine |
Steam
distillation of dried seeds |
USSR,
India, Italy, Morocco, U.S. |
Veterinary,
Perfumery, Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Cypress
(cupressus sempervirens) |
Italian Cypress, Mediterranean
Cypress |
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lemon,
Lavender, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary |
Steam
distillation of needles and twigs |
Mediterranean |
Perfumery,
Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Dill Seed
(anethum graveolens) |
European Dill, American Dill |
Nutmeg, Peppermint, and Citrus
EO's |
Steam
distillation of fruit, seed, herb |
Mediterranean |
Cosmetics,
Food Indus., Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Eucalyptus 80/85
(eucalyptus globulus)
Numbers refer
to the eucalyptol content |
Tasmanian Blue Gum,
Fever Tree, Stringy Bark |
Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint,
Red Thyme, Cypress, and Grapefruit |
Steam
distillation of fresh leaves, twigs |
Australia,
China, Spain, Brazil, California (US) |
Veterinary,
Pharmaceutics |
External
use only |
Lemon Eucalyptus
(eucalyptus citriodora) |
Lemon-Scented Gum,
Citron-Scented Gum, Scented Gum Tree, Spotted Gum, Boabo |
Basil, Black Pepper, Cedarwood,
Clary Sage, Clove, and Vetiver |
Steam distillation leaves and twigs |
Australia, Brazil, China, India, South
Africa |
Veterinary, Pharmaceutics |
External use only |
Sweet Fennel
(foeniculum vulgare) |
Fenkel |
Juniper, Lavender, Bergamot,
Lemon, Marjoram, Niaouli, and Pine |
Steam
distillation of seeds |
Japan,
India, Russia, Romania, No. Europe |
Food
Indus, Veterinary, Pharmaceutics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. Do not use if epileptic. |
Fir Needle
(abies siberica) |
White Spruce, Silver Fir,
Edeltanne, Weisstanne, Templin |
Pine, Cedarwood, Lavender, and
Rosemary |
Steam
distillation from the needles and twigs |
Switzerland,
Poland, Germany, France |
Cosmetics,
Perfumery |
None
known |
Frankincense
(boswellia thurifera) |
Olibanum,
Gum Thus |
Cypress, Orange, Sandalwood,
Neroli, Rose, Clary Sage, and Patchouli |
Steam
distillation of rosin |
Somalia,
China, Ethiopia, So. Arabia |
Religion,
Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Geranium, Egyptian
(pelargonium graveolens) |
Rose Geranium, Pelargonium |
Lavender, Juniper, Neroli,
Bergamot, Citrus Oils |
Steam distillation of leaves,
stalks, flowers |
Egypt, So. Africa, Russia,
Congo, Japan |
Perfumery, Cosmetics,
Pharmaceutics |
None known |
Geranium,
Rose
(pelargonium graveolens) |
Rose Geranium, Chinese Geranium |
Lemon, Grapefruit, Lavender,
Rose, Sandalwood, and Juniper |
Steam
distillation of leaves, stalks, flowers |
Egypt,
China, France, Algeria, USSR |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics |
None known |
|
Ginger
(zingiber officinale)
|
Commin Ginger, Jamaica Ginger |
Palmarosa, Mandarin,
Ylang-Ylang, Juniper, Lime, and Coriander |
Steam
distillation of ground, dried root |
China,
Japan, India, West Africa |
Perfumery,
Food Industry |
Avoid
use during sun exposure. |
Grapefruit,
White
(citrus paradisi) |
White Grapefruit, Shaddock |
Ginger, Juniper, Cypress, Clary
Sage, Clove and Frankincense |
Cold
pressing of the peel |
Israel,
United States |
Food
Industry, Cosmetics, Perfumery |
None
known |
Grapefruit, Pink
(citrus paradisi) |
Pink Grapefruit |
Ginger, Juniper, Cypress, Clary
Sage, Clove and Frankincense |
Cold
pressing of the peel |
Israel,
United States |
Food
Industry, Cosmetics, Perfumery |
None
known |
Helichrysum
(helichrysum italicum) |
Immortelle, Everlasting, St.
John's Herb |
Chamomile, Lavender, Oakmoss,
Clary sage |
Steam distillation of the fresh
flowers and flower tops |
Mediterranean, No. Africa Spain
and France |
Fixative for fragrancing Soaps,
Cosmetics, and Perfumes |
None known |
Ho-Wood
(cinnamomum camphora) |
True Camphor, Hon-Sho |
Basil, Cajeput, and Chamomile |
Steam distillation of wood, roots, and
branches |
China |
Perfumery, Pharmaceutics |
Use with care, a marine pollutant, and environmental
hazard |
Inula, Sweet
(inula graveolens) |
Inula, Elecampane, Scabwort |
---- |
Steam distillation of roots |
From Nova Scotia to No.
Carolina USA |
Pharmaceutical |
Not known |
|
Jasmine Absolute
(jasminum grandiflora)
|
Jessamine, Common Jasmine,
Poet's Jessamine |
Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood,
Clove, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Bay |
Solvent
extraction produces an absolute |
France,
Egypt, China, Algeria, Morocco |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Juniperberry
(juniperus communis) |
Common Juniper |
Rosemary, Lemon, Pine,
Frankincense, Vetiver, and Mandarin |
Steam
distillation of berries |
Europe,
No. America, No. Asia, No. Africa |
Perfumery,
Food Indus, Pharmaceutics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Lavender 40/42 (Standard)
(lavandula angustifolium) |
True Lavender, Garden Lavender,
Common Lavender |
German Chamomile, Black Pepper,
Marjoram, Cedarwood, Lemongrass, and Tea Tree |
Steam
distillation of flowering tops |
England, France, Yugoslavia,
Italy |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Lavender, High Altitude
(lavandula angustifolium) |
Mountain Lavender |
Bergamot, Chamomile,
Citronella, Lemon, and Pine |
Steam distillation of flowering
tops |
France |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics |
None known |
Lemon
(citrus limonum) |
Cedro Oil |
All Essential Oils |
Cold
pressing of peel |
Brazil,
Israel, U.S., Argentina |
Food Indus, Cosmetics,
Perfumery, Pharmaceutics |
Skin
irritant. Avoid use during sun exposure. |
Lemongrass
(cymbopogon flexuous) |
French Indian Verbena, West
Indian Lemongrass, Madagascar Lemongrass |
Basil, Cypress, Fennel, Tea
Tree and Rosemary |
Steam
distillation of fresh and dried leaves |
Brazil,
Sri Lanka, Central Africa |
Perfumery,
Pharmaceutics |
Skin
irritant |
Lime
(citrus aurantifolia) |
Mexican Lime, West Indian Lime,
Sour Lime |
Neroli, Citronella, Lavender,
Rosemary, Clary Sage, and all other Citrus EO's |
Cold
pressing of peel |
Brazil,
Mexico, Italy, West Indies, U.S. |
Confectionery,
Food Industry, Perfumery |
Do
not use during sun exposure. |
Litsea Cubeba
(litsea cubeba) |
May Chang, Exotic Verbena,
Tropical Verbena |
Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Tea
Tree, Vetiver, and Grapefruit |
Steam distillation of the
fruits |
China, Java, Viet Nam |
Perfumery,
Food Industry |
None known |
Marjoram,
Sweet
(origanum marjorama) |
Knotted Marjoram |
Fennel, Juniper, Cypress, Clary
Sage, and Tea Tree |
Steam
distillation of dried flowering herb |
Hungary,
Egypt, Spain, France, Germany |
Food
Industry, Pharmaceutics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Melissa (Pure)
(melissa officinalis) |
Lemon Balm |
Best used alone |
Steam distillation of
flowering, leaves and stems |
France Ireland |
Perfumery |
None known |
Melissa
(Rectified)
May contain other lemon oils and/or citronella |
--- |
Roman Chamomile, Rose, Neroli,
Petitgrain, Geranium, and Frankincense |
Steam
distillation of fresh parts |
France,
Ireland |
Perfumery,
Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Myrrh
(commiphora myrrha) |
Sum Myrrh, Common Myrrh,
Hirabol Myrrh, Myrrha |
Frankincense, Sandalwood,
Cypress, Rosemary, and Vetiver |
Steam
distillation of oleoresin-gum |
Somalia,
Ethiopia, Sudan, Southern Arabia |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics, Incense |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Myrtle
(myrtus communis) |
Corsican Pepper |
Clary sage, Lavender, Lavandin,
Bay, Lime |
Steam distillation of leaves
and twigs |
North Africa, Mediterranean,
Spain, Italy |
Perfumery, Food industry |
None known |
Neroli
(citrus aurantium) |
Orange Blossom, Orange Flower,
Neroli Bigarade |
Roman Chamomile, Mandarin,
Petitgrain, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Ginger |
Solvent
extraction produces an absolute |
France,
Egypt, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics, Food Industry |
None
known |
Niaouli
(melaleuca viridiflora) |
Gomenol |
Peppermint, Sweet Orange,
Juniper |
Steam distillation of leaves
and young twigs |
Australia, French Pacific
Islands |
Pharmaceutical, Perfumery |
None known |
Nutmeg
(myristica fragrans) |
Myristica, Mace, Macis |
Lavender, Bay, Peru Balsam,
Orange, Geranium, and Coriander |
Steam
distillation of dried seed |
Java,
Sumatra, Indonesia, West Indies |
Food
Industry, Pharmaceutics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Oakmoss
(evernia prunastri) |
Mousse de Chene, Treemoss |
Citrus oils, Pine, Vetiver |
Solvent extraction from the
lichen |
USA, France, Bulgaria |
Perfumery |
May irritate skin |
Orange, Mandarin
(citrus nobilis) |
European Mandarin, True
Mandarin, Tangerine, Satsuma |
Bay, Rose, Eucalyptus,
Patchouli, Ginger, and other Citrus EO's |
Cold
pressing of peel |
Italy,
Brazil, Spain, Argentina, China |
Food
Industry, Perfumery |
None
known |
Orange, Sweet
(citrus aurantium) |
China Orange, Portugal Orange |
Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram, Clove,
Nutmeg, and other Citrus EO's |
Cold
pressing of peel |
United
States, Brazil, France, Spain |
Food
Industry, Perfumery |
Do
not use during sun exposure. |
Oregano, Spanish
(thymus capitatus) |
Oreganum, Israeli Oreganum,
Cretan Thyme, Corido Thyme, Conehead Thyme, Headed Savory |
Lavandin, Oakmoss, Pine,
Lavender |
Steam
distillation of dried flowering tops |
Spain, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey |
Food industry |
Skin
irritant. Do not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Origanum (Common Oregano)
(origanum vulgare) |
European Oregano, Wild
Marjoram, Common Marjoram, Grove Marjoram, Joy of-the-Mountain |
Lavender, Bay, Bergamot,
Cypress, Lemon, and Tea Tree |
Steam
distillation of dried flowering herb |
North
Africa, Europe, Egypt, Asia |
Food
Industry |
Skin
irritant. Do not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Palmarosa
(cymbopogon martini) |
East Indian Geranium, Turkish
Geranium, Indian Rosha, Motia |
Geranium, Grapefruit, Clary
Sage, Sandalwood, Frankincense, and Clove |
Steam
distillation fresh grass |
Brazil,
Central America |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics |
None
known |
Parsley Seed
(petroselimun sativum) |
Common Parsley, Garden Parsley |
Rose, Orange Blossom, Tea Tree,
Clary Sage |
Steam distillation of the seeds |
Greece, California USA, Hungary |
Food Industry |
Do not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Patchouli (East Indian)
(pogostemon cablin) |
Patchouly, Puchaput |
Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine,
Myrrh, Rose, and Cinnamon |
Steam
distillation of dried leaves |
China,
Indonesia, Madagascar, Japan |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics |
None
known |
Pennyroyal
(mentha pulegium) |
Pulegium, European Pennyroyal,
Pudding Grass |
Geranium, Rosemary, Sage, and
Citronella |
Steam
distillation of fresh or dried herb |
Spain,
Morocco, Tunisia, Portugal |
Household
Uses, Perfumery |
External
use only. Do not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Peppermint, Natural
(mentha piperita) |
Same as below, except in its natural
state. |
Pine, Geranium, Rosemary, Lavender,
Cypress, Ravensara |
Same as below |
Same as below |
Same as below |
Same as below |
Peppermint
(mentha piperita) |
Brandy Mint, Balm Mint (the
"re-distillation" process removes the harshness) |
Basil, Lemon, Cypress, Niaouli,
Black Pepper, and Tea Tree |
Steam
distillation of flowering herb |
America,
Europe, China |
Food
Industry, Pharmaceutics |
Skin
Irritant. Do not use while pregnant or nursing. |
Petitgrain
(citrus aurantium) |
Pititgrain Bigarade, Petitgrain
Paraguay |
Marjoram, Neroli, Palmarosa,
Ylang-Ylang, Orange, and Basil |
Steam
distillation of leaves and twigs |
France,
Italy, Paraguay, Brazil |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics |
None
known |
Pine Needle
(pine sylvestris) |
Mountain Pine, Swiss Pine, Pine |
Clary Sage, Lavender,
Eucalyptus, Frankincense, and Cedarwood |
Steam
distillation of needles and twigs |
Europe,
USSR, North America |
Pharmaceutics |
Skin
irritant |
Ravensara
(ravensara aromatica) |
Unknown |
Chamomile, Lavender, and Pine |
Steam distillation of the
leaves |
Australia, Madagascar |
Pharmaceutics |
Do not use while pregnant or
nursing. |
Rose Absolute
(rosa centifolia) |
Rose Maroc, Cabbage Rose,
French Rose, Moroccan Otto, Rose de Mai |
Chamomile, Geranium, Orange,
Sandalwood |
Solvent extraction of fresh
petals |
USSR, Bulgaria, France |
Perfumery, Cosmetics |
None
known |
Rose Otto
rosa damascena) |
Summer Damask Rose, Bulgarian
Rose, Otto of Rose |
Jasmine, Neroli, Lavender,
Clary Sage, Sandalwood, and Patchouli |
Solvent extraction of fresh
petals |
Bulgaria, Turkey, India, France |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics |
None
known |
Rosemary, Spanish
(rosemarinus officinalis) |
Compass Plant |
Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint,
Tea Tree, Cypress, and Litsea Cubeba |
Steam
distillation of fresh, flowering tops |
Spain,
France, Yugoslavia, Japan |
Veterinary,
Pharmaceutics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing, or if high blood pressure exists, or if
epileptic. |
Rosemary, Tunisian
(rosemarinus officinalis) |
Compass Plant |
Frankincense, Ginger,
Grapefruit, Cedarwood, and Basil |
Steam distillation of fresh,
flowering tops |
Tunisia |
Pharmaceutics, Food Industry |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing, or if high blood pressure exists, or if
epileptic. |
Rosewood
(aniba rosaedora) |
Bois de Rose, Brazilian
Rosewood |
Most other EO's, especially
Citrus EO's |
Steam
distillation of wood chips |
Brazil,
Peru |
Food
Industry, Perfumery, Cosmetics |
None
known |
Sage, Common (Dalmatian)
(salvia officinalis) |
Garden Sage, True Sage,
Dalmatian Sage |
Rosemary, Lavender, Pine,
Citronella, and Cedarwood |
Steam
distillation of the dried leaves |
Mediterranean,
Albania, China, USA |
Veterinary,
Pharmaceutics |
Do
not use while pregnant or nursing, or if high blood pressure exists, or if
epileptic. |
Sage, Spanish
(salvia lavendulaefolia) |
Lavender-leaved Sage |
Rosemary, Lavandin, Lavender,
Pine, Eucalyptus |
Steam distillation of the
leaves |
Spain, France, Yugoslavia |
Soaps, Cosmetics, Toiletries,
Food Industry |
Avoid during pregnancy |
Sandalwood
(santalum album) |
White/Yellow Sandalwood, Mysore
Sandalwood, Santal, Sanders-Wood |
Mandarin, Lavender, Clary Sage,
Ylang-Ylang, Rose, and Palmarosa |
Steam
distillation of the roots and heartwood |
India,
Indonesia |
Perfumery,
Pharmaceutics |
External
use only |
Spearmint
(mentha specata) |
Common Spearmint, Garden
Spearmint, Spire Mint, Green Mint, Lamb Mint, Pea Mint, Fish Mint |
Basil, Grapefruit and Rosemary |
Steam
distillation from the flowering tops |
Europe,
Mediterranean, Russia, United States |
Food
Indus, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Spruce
(tsuga canadensi) |
Hemlock Spruce, Eastern
Hemlock, Common Hemlock, Spruce |
Pine, Cedarwood, Lavender, and
Rosemary |
Steam
distillation from needles and twigs |
Austria |
Perfumery,
Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Tagettes
(tagetes minuta) |
Tagette, Taget, Marigold,
Mexican Marigold, wrongly called "Calendula" |
Clary Sage, Lavender, Jasmine,
Bergamot and other Citrus Oils |
Steam distillation of the fresh
flowering herb |
So. America, Mexico, Africa,
Europe, Asia, No. America |
Pharmaceutics, Perfumery,
Flavoring Tobacco, Food Industry |
Skin sensitivity |
Tangerine
(citrus reticulata) |
Tangello |
Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime,
Mandarin, and Lavender |
Cold
pressing of the peel |
United
States, Spain, Brazil, Italy, China |
Food
Industry, Perfumery |
None
known |
Tea
Tree
(melaleuca alternifolia) |
Narrow-leaved Paperbark,
Ti-Tree, Ti-Trol, Melasol |
Basil, Oregano, Peppermint, Red
Thyme, White Thyme, and Lavender |
Steam
distillation of the leaves and twigs |
Australia,
Tasmania |
Veterinary,
Pharmaceutics |
None
known |
Thuja
(Cedar Leaf)
(thuja occidentalis) |
Swamp Cedar, White Cedar, Tree
of Life, American Arborvitae |
Frankincense, Geranium,
Grapefruit, Neroli, and Palmarosa |
Steam
distillation of the leaves, twigs, bark |
North
America, France |
Pharmaceutics |
External
use only |
Thyme,
Red
(thymus vulgaris) |
Garden Thyme |
Geranium, Grapefruit, Clary
Sage, Palmarosa, Lemon, and Cypress |
Steam
distillation of fresh leaves, tops |
Mediterranean,
Egypt, Algeria, Turkey, Asia Minor |
Veterinary,
Pharmaceutics |
Skin
irritant. Do not use while pregnant or nursing, or if high blood pressure
exists. |
Thyme,
White
(thymus vulgaris) |
French Thyme |
Geranium, Grapefruit, Clary
Sage, Palmarosa, Lemon, and Cypress |
Steam
distillation of fresh leaves, tops |
Mediterranean,
Egypt, Israel, USA, Russia, Israel, Greece |
Veterinary,
Pharmaceutics |
Skin
irritant. Do not use while pregnant or nursing or if high blood pressure
exists. |
| Verbena (lippa citriodora) |
Lemon Verbena, Herb Louisa, Spanish
Verbena |
Neroli, Palmarosa, Olibanum, Balsam,
Lemon, and other Citrus Oils |
Steam distillation of freshly gathered
herb |
Spain, Chile, Argentina, France, Tunisia,
Algeria, Kenya, and China |
Perfumery |
Could cause skin sensitivity to bright
sunlight. |
Vetiver
(vetiveria zizanoides) |
Vetivert, Khus-Khus |
Patchouli, Sandalwood, Lemon,
Orange, Melissa, Rose, and Bergamot |
Steam
distillation of the root |
Indonesia,
Philippines, Comoro Islands |
Perfumery |
None
known |
Wintergreen
(gaultheria procumbens) |
Aromatic Wintergreen,
Checkerberry, Teaberry, Gaultheria |
Oregano, Peppermint, Thyme, and
Ylang Ylang |
Steam
distillation of decomposed leaves |
North
America, Canada |
Perfumery,
Cosmetics, Pharmaceutics |
Industrial
use only |
Yarrow
(achillea millefolium) |
Milfoil, Common Yarrow,
Nosebleed, Thousand Leaf |
Cedarwood, Pine, Chamomile,
Vetiver, Oakmoss |
Steam distillation of the dried
herb |
Eurasia, No. America, Germany,
Hungary, France, Africa |
Pharmaceutical bath
preparations, Perfumery, Alcohol industry |
None known |
Ylang
Ylang
(cananga odorata) |
Flower of Flowers |
Rosewood, Jasmine, Vetiver,
Peru Balsam, and Bergamot |
Steam
distillation of freshly picked flowers |
Indonesia,
Philippines, Comoro Islands |
Perfumery |
Can
cause headaches or nausea. |