Name: Tagetes Essential Oil.

Botanical Name: Tagetes minuta.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled.

Color: Gold.

Consistency: Thin - Medium.

Perfumery Note: Top.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium.

Aromatic Description: Fresh, sweet, floral, slightly fruity.

Possible Uses: Corns, warts. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 59.].

Constituents: Tagetones, ocimene, myrcene, linalool, limonene, pinenes, carvone, citral, camphene, valeric acid, salicylaldehyde. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 224.]

Safety Information: Possibly toxic. Use only in moderation. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 224.]. Severely phototoxic. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 172.] Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight for 24 hours due to its phototoxicity.

All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.

Name: Tobacco Absolute.

Botanical Name: Nicotania tabacum.

Common Method of Extraction: Solvent Extracted.

Color: Deep Brown.

Consistency: Medium - Thick.

Perfumery Note: Base.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium.

Aromatic Description: Rich, warm, earthy, tobacco-like aroma.

Possible Uses: Perfumery.

Safety Information: Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand does not indicate any special precautions when using this oil. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 211.].

All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.

Name: Tuberose Absolute.

Botanical Name: Polianthes tuberosa.

Common Method of Extraction: Solvent Extraction.

Color: Deep Orange/Golden Brown.

Consistency: Medium.

Perfumery Note: Top.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong.

Aromatic Description: Complex, exotic, sweet, floral.

Possible Uses: Used primarily in perfumery and aromatics.

Constituents: Methyl benzoate, methyl anthranilate, benzyl alcohol, butyric acid, eugenol, nerol, farnesol, geraniol. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 205.].

Safety Information: Unknown toxicity. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 224.].

All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.

Name: Virginian Cedarwood Essential Oil.

Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled.

Color: Clear.

Consistency: Medium and oily feeling.

Perfumery Note: Base.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium.

Aromatic Description: Fresh, woody, balsamic. It strongly resembles the aroma of cedar chests and closets.

Possible Uses: Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughs, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, insect repellant, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-65.].

Constituents: a-cedrene, B-cedrene, thujopsene, other sesquiterpene, cedrol, widdrol. [B. Lawrence, "Virginian and Texan Cedarwood Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, June/July 1980, 63, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 150.].

Safety Information: Lawless indicates that this oil may be safer to use than Atlas Cedarwood. It can cause irritation and sensitization. Avoid during pregnancy. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 156.]. Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand does not indicate any special precautions when using this oil. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 204.].

All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.

Name: Parsley Essential Oil.

Botanical Name: Petroselinum sativum.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled.

Color: Light Yellow.

Consistency: Thin.

Perfumery Note: Middle.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong.

Aromatic Description: Herbacous, somewhat woody aroma.

Possible Uses: Amenorrhea, arthritis, cellulites, cystitis, frigidity, griping pains, indigestion, rheumatism, toxic build-up. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 60-65.].

Constituents: Apiol, myristicin, tetramethoxyally-benzene, pinene. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 191.].

Safety Information: Hepatotoxic (toxic to the liver). Abortifacient (can induce abortions). Research that Tisserand refers to indicates that it has a strong abortifacient action. It should be used with extreme caution and avoided with and around pregnant women. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 157-59.].

All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.

Name: Peppermint Essential Oil.

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled.

Color: Clear with a Yellow Tinge.

Consistency: Thin.

Perfumery Note: Top.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong.

Aromatic Description: Minty, reminiscent of peppermint candies, but more concentrated. More fragrant than spearmint.

Possible Uses: Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies, sinusitis, vertigo. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 59-67.].

Constituents: Menthyl Acetate, Menthone, Cineole, Limonene, Phellandrene, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.].

Safety Information: Avoid in cardiac fibrillation, epilepsy, fever. Mucous membrane irritant and neurotoxic (toxic to the nerves). Some of this information applies to oral use, but is provided for informational purposes (no essential oil should be taken internally without the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner). [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 160.]. May cause sensitization. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 175.].

All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.

Name: Peru Balsam Essential Oil.

Botanical Name: Myroxylon pereirae.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled.

Color: Dark Brown.

Consistency: Very Thick.

Perfumery Note: Base.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium.

Aromatic Description: Sweet, fresh, earthy, balsamic.

Possible Uses: Bronchitis, chapped skin, colds, coughing, eczema, flu, poor circulation, rashes, sensitive skin, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.].

Constituents: Benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl cinnamate. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 181.].

Safety Information: Possible sensitization. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 209.].

All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.

Name: Roman Chamomile Essential Oil.

Botanical Name: Anthemis nobilis.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled.

Color: Gray/Very Pale Blue.

Consistency: Thin.

Perfumery Note: Middle.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong.

Aromatic Description: Bright, crisp, sweet, fruity, herbaceous.

Possible Uses: Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, insomnia, nausea, neuralgia, PMS, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, stress, wounds. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.].

Constituents: High Ester Content, Pinocarvone, Pinene, Bisabolol, Farnesol, Pinocarveol, Cineole, Azulene, Beta-caryophyllene, Camphene, Myrcene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.].

Safety Information: May cause dermatitis in some. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 109.]. Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand does not indicate any special precautions when using this oil. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 204.].

Name: Rose Geranium Essential Oil.

Botanical Name: Pelargonium roseum.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled.

Color: Pale Yellow to Yellow.

Consistency: Thin.

Perfumery Note: Medium.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium.

Aromatic Description: Floral. similar to Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) with a slightly detectible hint of rose.

Possible Uses: Acne, cellulites, dull skin, lice, menopause, oily skin. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-65.].

Constituents: Not formally documented in readily available publications.

Safety Information: Not formally documented in readily available publications.

All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.

Status: Certified Organic
Latin: Ravensara aromatica
Family: Lauraceae
Country: Madagascar
Part distilled: Leaves
Odor: sweet, penetrating, medicinal

Respiratory and cardiovascular systems are harmonized with this oil. Lymph drainage is facilitated and is also a beneficial oil for joint pain, digestion and water retention. It allows an individual’s desire for change to increase and aids in realizing one’s potential.

Aromatherapy Uses: Strongly anti-infectious, antiseptic, antiviral, antiasthmatic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, antitussive, appears antiallergenic, analgesic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, immune stimulant, neurotonic, energizing- strong CNS stimulant.

Skin: cuts, infections, wounds, dramatic results in herpes, zona (shingles) (MDR)

Respiratory: asthma, anti-infectious for flu, bronchitis, coughs, colds with other cineole rich oils; eases whooping cough, allergies, laryngitis, congestion of respiratory tract.

Muscular/Skeletal: neuro-muscular problems; aids muscular & physical fatigue; eases joint pain (with thyme linalool), and acute rheumatoid pain; aids cervical-dorsal arthritis.

Lymphatic/ Cardio: increases lymphatic drainage (toxic accumulation, especially after flu, illness, or edema-simple water retention.

Immune: Iimmune stimulant; counters bacterial & viral infections; mononucleosis, Epstein Barr (MDR), flu, chicken pox, typhus, myxovirus; aids swollen gland infection (MDR); useful in convalescence.

Digestive: eases digestion, stimulates gall bladder, useful in obesity
Genito-Urinary/Reproductive: urine flow; aids detoxification; genital herpes.

Nervous/Emotion/Mind: anxiety, stress and related illnesses, aids zona (shingles)(MDR)neuro-muscular problems; insomnia; aids nervous fatigue, relieves physical and mental depression, especially severely depressed; aids with realizing one’s potentials, increasing desire for changes; anguish, fear.

Safety Data: Avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin. Avoid in pregnancy, with babies & children. Appears at low dose non-toxic, very skin tolerant.

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All Essential oils or highly concentrated, do not ingests or add directly to the skin. Always ask your trained massage aroma therapist on how to use any essential oils. These oils are used as a guide only.