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ESSENTIAL OILS AND ABSOLUTES

Oils may be mixed for varying scents and symptoms, some mix well while others do not, please be sure and click on the name of the essential oil for a link to more detailed information about that oil, including what other oils it mixes well with and any warning and interactions. Do not ingest essential oils without proper professional guidance and study of side effects and drug interactions. 

All warnings and interactions noted are for topical uses only. 

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Amyris

Soft woodsy aroma

Kid Friendly. Alleviates stress and supports a balanced, anxiety free mind. Relaxing and promotes sleep. In small dilutions may work as an aphrodesiac. 

Anise

Strong black licorice aroma

Strong essential oil to be used sparingly or to enhance other aromas. Not for use on hypersensitive skin or prone to skin problems. May inhibit blood clotting and not for use on age 5 and under or while pregnant or nursing. Avoid use with estrogen dependent cancers. Helpful during menopause to alleviate the sudden hot flashes and night sweats associated. Also helps ease the digestive system after over indulgence and the discomfort associated. 

Balsam Fir

Sweet rich evergreen aroma

Kid Friendly. Supports healthy lungs, reduces muscle spasms and minor pain and inflammation. Stabilizing and uplifting emotionally and energetically.  Not safe for use for ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing. May increase sensitivity to sunlight. 

Bergamot

Sweet citrus floral aroma

Kid Friendly. Soothes anxiety, nerves and melancholy. Supportive of the digestive and upper respiratory systems. Great for oily or blemish prone skin.  Not safe for use for ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing. May lower blood sugar levels. Stop 2 weeks prior to any surgeries. May increase sensitivity to sunlight. 

Birch

Minty wintergreen aroma

An invigorating analgesic used to soothe muscular aches and pains. Helps improve circulation and remove toxins. Natural skin toner. Not safe for use for ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing.  

Cedarwood

Pleasing woody aroma

Kid Friendly. Good for oily and dry skin, improves skin tone and soothes inflammation. Calms nerves and anxiety, lessens hyperactivity and enhances concentration. Relaxes the body and aids in meditation. Supports a healthy upper respiratory system.  Natural insect repellent

Cinnamon Cassia 

Warm very spicy aroma

Cinnamon's close cousin is stimulating, anti microbial and antibacterial. Stimulates circulation, reduces stress, fights off infections and protects against insects. Must be used in moderation, not for use in children under 2 and not to be used in bathwater even when diluted. 

Clary Sage

Sweet floral herby aroma

Kid Friendly. Relaxing and uplifting it helps ease emotional stress, anxiety and headaches. Supports a healthy digestive and immune system. Helps balance hormones, and alleviate menopausal and menstrual symptoms. Good for regulating oily hair and skin. 

Clove

Warm spicy aroma

Uplifting and stimulating mentally. Supports healthy respiratory and digestive systems and fortifies the immune system. A natural disinfectant. May lower blood sugar levels. Stop 2 weeks prior to any surgeries. 

Eaglewood

Warm rich amber woodsy aroma

Relaxing and reduces stress and anxiety. Balances emotions and mind and enhances mental clarity. Used by native Americans in rituals and ceremonies to call the spirit energies and purify the environment, when burned as an incense it was thought to carry prayers upward with its fragrant smoke to the Creator. 

Eucalyptus

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Sharp camphor aroma

Invigorating, penetrating and cleansing. Supports healthy immune and respiratory systems, clears congestion, relieves sinus pressure and reduces headaches. Mentally stimulating and stress reducing. May increase circulation and relieve sore muscles. Not safe for use for ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing. May lower blood sugar levels. Stop 2 weeks prior to any surgeries. May increase sensitivity to sunlight.

Frankincense

Woody aroma

Kid Friendly. Spiritually grounding, calming and relaxing without being sedative. Best oil for mature, dry or problematic skin. Supports healthy respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems.

Geranium

Sweet fresh floral aroma

Kid Friendly. Uplifting and mentally balancing it helps relieve stress and anxiety. Balances production of the skins natural astringents, increases blood flow and improves skin tone and elasticity. Supports a healthy reproductive system and eases menstrual and menopausal symptoms. Natural insect repellent.

Ginger

Warm spicy aroma

Kid Friendly. Relieves jet lag, motion sickness and nausea when the aroma is inhaled. Promotes a healthy digestive, immune and circulatory systems. Has a warming and soothing effect on sore muscles. Emotionally energizing and uplifting helping with nervous exhaustion. May lower blood sugar levels. Stop 2 weeks prior to any surgeries. May inhibit blood clotting do not use if on any blood thinner medications. 

Grapefruit

Fresh sweet citrus aroma

Kid Friendly. Cheerful and Uplifting. Great for mental exhaustion. Stimulates the lymphatic and digestive systems. A natural astringent that helps skin tone, elasticity, blemish prone and congested or oily skin. Good for muscle fatigue and stiffness and supports the immune system. 

Jasmine

Rich warm exotic floral aroma

Kid Friendly. Calming and emotionally balancing helping to promote confidence, optimism and creativity. Supports a healthy reproductive, immune, and respiratory system. Moisturizing and soothing for dry irritated or sensitive skin. Known for its warming aphrodisiac properties. 

Lavender

Light sweet floral aroma

Kid Friendly. First Aid for minor wounds, supports healthy reproductive, respiratory, lymphatic, circulatory, muscular and immune systems. Anti-Inflammatory and regenerative properties soothe irritated skin. Relaxing and calms stress and anxiety, eases headaches and promotes restful sleep. Not safe for boys who have not reached puberty. Affects central nervous system, stop use 2 weeks prior to any surgeries. 

Lemon

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Light fresh citrus aroma

Kid Friendly. Uplifting and Energizing, promotes optimism. Supports healthy immune, respiratory, circulatory and digestive systems. As a natural astringent it is a great skin toner and balances and brightens skin. Eases stress, combats fatigue and insomnia. May cause sensitivity to sunlight. Do not use on infants under 3 months. 

Mandarin

Sweet exotic citrus aroma

Kid Friendly. Uplifting and revitalizing it helps ease anxiety, stress, nervous tension and irritability and promotes relaxation and sleep. Supports a healthy digestive system. Balances oily skin, brightens skin tone, diminishes the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes and age spots. 

Melissa (Lemonbalm)

Sweet lemony floral aroma

Calming and uplifting helping soothe anxiety, balance emotions and promote a positive outlook. Use as a sleep aid and to relieve headaches. As an antispasmodic it is useful to digestive and respiratory complaints and for relaxing muscles during massage. Beneficial to female reproductive health. May affect thyroid, avoid if you have thyroid disease. 

Myrrh

A slight basalmic woody earthy aroma

Spiritually grounding and has a calming influence on the mind and emotions. Moisturizes dry, chapped, or cracked skin, soothes irritation and improves tone and complexion. Boosts the immune system, relieves respiratory issues and relaxes nerves and muscle. Excellent for natural oral health care. 

Nanmu (Chinese Cedar wood)

Smoky-woody pine aroma

Kid Friendly. Good for oily and dry skin, improves skin tone and soothes inflammation. Calms nerves and anxiety, lessens hyperactivity and enhances concentration. Relaxes the body and aids in meditation. Supports a healthy upper respiratory system. Antibacterial, antifungal and a natural insect repellent.

Neroli

Rich floral scent with citrus overtones

Kid Friendly. Mood soothing, uplifting this essential oil is good for depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and menopausal symptoms. Antimicrobial, antifungal and antixidant. Helpful for skin irritations and much more.

Patchouli

Woody sweet spicy aroma

Kid Friendly. Relieves depression, relaxing and eases stress and anxiety, controls appetite, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, insecticide, treats dermatitis, acne and dry cracked skin. Eases symptoms of colds, headaches and stomach upset. Helps with oily hair or dandruff. Do not use if you take blood thinning medication or have a bleeding disorder. Stop 2 weeks prior to any surgeries. 

Peppermint

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Grassy mint aroma

Stimulating and Energetic. Increases focus, mental clarity, memory, alertness and concentration. Soothes nervous stress. Relieves headaches, nasal and respiratory congestion. Alleviates digestive complaints and nourishes dry skin. Not safe for use for ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing.

Rose

Rich floral aroma

Relieves stress and nervous tension, boosts confidence, self-esteem and mental strength. Excellent for skin care for mature, dry or sensitive skin. Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and scars, tones, firms and moisturizes. Balances hormones and supports female reproductive health. Commonly thought of as an aphrodisiac. 

Rosemary

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Strong fresh herby aroma

Stimulating effect on the brain improving cognitive function by increasing concentration, focus, clarity and memory retention. Relieves dryness and flakiness associated with dandruff while stimulating hair growth and overall health. Improves skin hydration and elasticity while reducing irritation and excessive oil production. Soothes tires muscles and promotes a healthy immune and respiratory system and stimulates circulation. Do not use if you have bleeding or seizure disorders.

Rosewood

Mild spicy sweet floral aroma

Kid Friendly. Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. A natural deodorant that drives away bad odors and leaves you feeling refreshed. Relaxing and promotes sleep. Helps with minor pain and inflammation. Eases muscle spasms.  Not safe for use for ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing.

Sandalwood

Exotic, soft woody  aroma

Kid Friendly. Spiritually grounding and has a calming influence on the mind and emotions. Moisturizes dry, chapped, or cracked skin, soothes irritation and improves tone and complexion. Boosts the immune system, relieves respiratory issues and relaxes nerves and muscle spasms, cramping and tension. Not safe for use for ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing. 

Spearmint

Sweet fresh minty aroma

Kid Friendly. Mentally stimulating. Restorative and invigorating helps to reduce stress and nervous tension, aid concentration and fight fatigue and jet lag. Wonderful for its cooling properties it helps relieve headaches as well as digestive complaints like nausea, cramping and indigestion. More gentle than peppermint. Not safe for use for ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing.

Sweet Orange

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Sweet fresh fruity aroma

Kid Friendly. Uplifting and helps alleviate stress and tension, fights fatigue, boosts mental clarity and encourages a positive outlook. Regulates and strengthens bodily systems and boosts immunity. Promotes digestion, relieves indigestion and cramping and rids the body of toxins and fluid accumulation. May cause sensitivity to sunlight. Do not use on infants under 3 months.

Tangerine

Fresh sweet citrusy aroma

Kid Friendly. Rejuvinating and refreshing it helps to clear the mind and reduce nervious tension. Supports the immune system and helps digestive issues when added to a carrier oil and applied to the abdomen. Unlike other citus oils Tangerine oil does not cause sensativity to sunlight. 

Tea Tree

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Fresh spicy camphor aroma

Kid Friendly. First aid to prevent infection and speed healing of minor cuts, scrapes, burns, bug bites, rashes and other wounds. Antioxidant helps clear pores, regulate oil production, and improves the appearance of blemishes, scars, and age spots. Effective against nail bed fungus, dandruff, warts and athletes foot. Boosts the immune system and relieves respiratory conditions by clearing congestion and reducing inflammation and pain in the airways. Natural Insect Repellent

Vanilla

Rich warm sweet aroma

Kid Friendly. Comforting, relaxing and calming effect on the nervous system which helps relieve stress, anxiety, anger and restlessness. Sedative properties that can soothe inflammation and hyperactivity in respiratory, circulatory, digestive and nervous systems. As an antioxidant it is a wonderful addition to a daily skin and hair care regimen. Thought to be an aphrodisiac. 

Vetiver

Rich smoky earthy aroma

Kid Friendly. Deeply relaxing and grounding. Calming in stressful situations and promotes mediation and sleep. Evens skin tone, balances oily skin and reduces appearance of scars, stretch marks and blemishes. Improves circulation, helping soothe muscular and joint stiffness, aches and pains. Supports reproductive health. Natural insect repellent. 

Wintergreen

Sharp sweet fruity medicinal aroma

Not kid safe. May inhibit blood clotting. Not for use on ages 12 and under or while pregnant or nursing. Used to alleviate discomforts of aging joints, or other joint pains. Cooling and refreshing it is an uplifting pick me up. Improves negative moods, feelings of stress, mental pressure and concentration. Emotionally balancing. 1-4 ratio with carrier oils. 

Ylang Ylang

Intense sweet exotic floral aroma

Sensual and mentally exhilarating. Inspires creativity and joyfulness. Calming and helps with melancholy. Helps with irritated oil skin, promoting hair growth and overall hair and scalp health. Benefits the cardiac, reproductive, and immune systems. 

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