Angelica

Fragrance: Sharp and peppery
Note: Top to middle

Angelica is wildly recommended for treating various digestion problems such as stomach ulcers, anorexia , gastritis, flatulence, gout and indigestion. Other main benefits include the reduction in the symptoms of bronchitis, asthma and colds. Angelica is also good for detoxifying the body, healing various skin conditions and balancing the nervous system.

Blends Well With: All citrus oils - Clary sage- Oakmoss - Opopanax - Patchouli - Vetiver

Anise

Fragrance: Fresh, sweet and spicy smells a bit like licorice
Note: Middle

Extremely good for relaxing muscles, clearing the mind and generally making you feel more balanced and tranquil. Anise is also an antiseptic and is often used to treat headaches, respiratory problems and aid digestion. Avoid using this oil outdoors as it often attracts insects.

Blends Well With: Lavender- orange- spice oils- pine- rose

Basil

Fragrance: Fresh, warm and spicy
Note: Top

Mainly known for its fresh, warm and spicy aroma that's perfect for expelling unwanted odours, basil can also actually help to stimulate hair growth when added to a hair tonic. Basil also has antiseptic and antibacterial qualities that can combat mouth ulcers, gum infections and ease bronchitis.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- citronella- citrus oils- clary sage- geranium- hyssop- rosemary

Bay

Fragrance: Strong, spicy and medicinal
Note: Middle

Bay is a fantastic and uplifting oil that can stimulate the memory, help concentration and increase confidence. It's also good for stomach complains and will help to ease cold and flu symptoms.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- ginger- orange- patchouli- rosemary- ylang-ylang- pine- cypress- juniper- lavender- frankincense- clary sage-citrus oils- spice oils

Bezoin

Fragrance: Soft, sweet and warm, smells a bit like vanilla
Note: Base

Its sedative qualities are great for dealing with general sleep problems along with reliving anxiety and stress. It is also useful for helping to relive asthma, coughs and colds.

Blends Well With: coriander- cypress- frankincense- jasmine- juniper- lemon- myrrh- rose- sandalwood- spice oils.

Bergamot

Fragrance: Fresh, spicy, floral and citrusy
Note: Top

Produced from orange rind and has a lovely refreshing citrus scent. This is a great up lifting effect so it's a good one for relieving stress and anxiety.

Blends Well With: Chamomile- citrus oils- coriander- cypress- geranium- jasmine- juniper- lavender, Melissa- neroli- nutmeg- rose- sandalwood- vetiver- violet- ylang ylang

Black Pepper Oil

Fragrance: Dry, spicy, woody and sharp
Note: Middle to top

Black pepper not only helps to strengthen the nerves and mind, because of its warming qualities it helps to reduce the discomfort of any muscular aches and pains along with easing arthritis and sprains.

Blends Well With: Cardamom- clary sage- clove- frankincense- geranium- lavender- juniper- marjoram- myrrh- orange- nutmeg- rosemary- sage sandalwood- tea tree- vetiver- ylang ylang

Cajeput

Fragrance: Strong and slightly sweet, a bit medicinal
Note: Top

With its painkilling properties this oil will help to ease most muscular aches and pains. Adding cajeput to a diffuser will disinfect the air, clear congestion and ease headaches, catarrh, and sinusitis infections.

Blends Well With: Clary sage- geranium- lavender- marjoram- oakmoss- pine- rosemary- spice oils- ylang ylang

Cedarwood

Fragrance: Woody and balsamic, with rich dry overtones
Note: Base

Cedarwood is a superb skin refresher particularly if your skin is dry or cracked. This oil is extremely relaxing; its scent is popular with both men and women and makes an excellent aphrodisiac. Can be used to relieve a persistent dry cough or to lift depression when mixed with citrus oils.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- chamomile roman- clary sage-cypress- eucalyptus- jasmine- juniper- labdanum- lavender- neroli- petitgrain- rosemary- rosewood- sandalwood- vetiver- ylang ylang

Chamomile Oil (blue)

Fragrance: Strong, warm and sweet
Note: Middle

For soothing just about anything; anxiety, sleep disorder, anger, arthritis, neuralgia, headaches, migraine and stomach problems.

Blends Well With: Benzoin- bergamot- citrus oils- clary sage- frankincense- geranium- jasmine- labdanum- lavender- marjoram- neroli- patchouli- rose- rosemary- tea tree- ylang ylang

Cinnamon Oil

Fragrance: Warm, dry and spicy
Note: Base to Middle

A mild antiseptic that gently warms and relaxes, it can make a mild and calming aphrodisiac. Cinnamon is a very good addition to a blend that's to be used for disinfecting the air.

Blends Well With: Benzoin- bergamot- cardamom- clove- frankincense- ginger- grapefruit- lemon- mandarin- marjoram- nutmeg- orange- peppermint- petitgrain- rose- vanilla- ylang ylang

Clary Sage

Fragrance: Nutty, warm, light and musky
Note: Middle

Although clary sage is well known for its sedative affect, it can also be used to treat pre-menstrual tension and stomach cramps along with labour pains and nightly sweats. It can also make a first-rate skin conditioner.

Blends Well With: Bay- bergamot- black pepper- cardamom- cedarwood – coriander- cypress- frankincense- geranium- grapefruit- jasmine- juniper- lavender- lemon- verbena- lime- mandarin- patchouli- petitgrain- pine- rose- sandalwood- tea tree

Clove

Fragrance: Warm and spicy with a woody odour, a slight hint of leather
Note: Middle

A well known antiseptic regularly used to relieve tooth and gum pain. Treats colds and flu symptoms along with warts, verrucas, acne, cuts and bruises, also makes a first rate insect repellent.

Blends Well With: Bay- bergamot- clary sage- geranium- ginger- grapefruit- jasmine- lavender- lemon- mandarin- palmarosa- rose- sandalwood- vanilla- ylang ylang

Eucalyptus

Fragrance: Strong and woody
Note: Top

Revives and lifts the spirit, stimulates the immune system and can ease coughs, colds, headaches and sinus pain. Eucalyptus also makes an excellent insect repellent and is often sprayed on animals to prevent fleas and ticks. This oil also comes in forms that can be inhaled to break up respiratory tract infections. It is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties which make it useful for bronchitis.

Blends Well With: Cedarwood- cypress- geranium- ginger- grapefruit- juniper- lavender- lemon, marjoram- peppermint- pine- rosemary

Fennel

Fragrance: Very sweet and anise-like with a slight earthy-peppery smell
Note: Middle

A wonderful calming oil to help ease stomach cramps and other digestive problems, in fact fennel is often found in many of today's laxative remedies. It can be extremely good when used in toiletries for mature skin and for anyone with menopausal problems.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- black pepper- cardamom- cypress- fir- geranium- ginger- grapefruit- juniper- lavender- lemon- mandarin- marjoram- niaouli- orange- pine- rose- rosemary- sandalwood- tangerine- ylang ylang

Frankincense

Fragrance: a clean dry, woody aroma with fruity, pepper, and spicy tones.
Note: Base

Is one of the most expensive oils, but it is an important tissue healer with many miraculous references going way back to the Bible. Adding a few drops to your face or body cream works wonders for dry or mature skin. Frankincense also has sedative qualities that will give a feeling of inner peace helping to eliminate anxiety and aid sleep. Other benefits include relief from coughs and asthma.

Blends Well With: Basil- bergamot- black pepper- cinnamon- clary sage- coriander- cypress- geranium- grapefruit- lavender- lemon- mandarin- neroli- orange- patchouli- pine- rose- sandalwood- ylang ylang

Geranium

Fragrance: Sweet and floral
Note: Middle

A floral smelling scent to put a spring in your step, with its up lifting qualities to help ease mood swings, works well for both post-natal depression and pre-menstrual tension. It also makes an excellent mosquito repellent and is often found in beauty skin care products.

Blends Well With: Basil- bergamot- black pepper- clary sage- clove- cypress- fennel- frankincense- ginger- grapefruit- jasmine- juniper- lavender- lemon- mandarin- neroli- orange- patchouli, peppermint- rose- rosemary- sandalwood- ylang ylang

Ginger

Fragrance: Hot, spicy, and sweet
Note: Middle

Is well known for its warming properties helping to relive and treat muscular and arthritic pains along with sprains and strains. Ginger is thought to boost immunity helping to ease coughs and colds and is often used to treat travel sickness and nausea.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- cedarwood- clove- coriander- eucalyptus- frankincense- geranium- grapefruit- jasmine- juniper- lemon- lime- mandarin- neroli- orange- patchouli- rose- rosewood- sandalwood- ylang ylang

Grapefruit

Fragrance: Citrus, floral, and fruity
Note: Top

This mouth watering oil is both refreshing and invigorating. This is a good oil to use if you are feeling depressed or exhausted. Works wonders in a tonic for oily or combination skin

Blends Well With: Bergamot- black pepper- cardamom- clary sage- clove- cypress- eucalyptus- fennel- frankincense- geranium- ginger- juniper- lavender- lemon- mandarin- neroli- patchouli- peppermint- rosemary-ylang ylang

Jasmine

Fragrance: Warm, rich, deep and floral
Note: Middle

Is very hydrating so it's lovely used in soaps, perfumes and cosmetics for dry sensitive skin. Jasmine can also be used to stimulate the memory, try adding a few drops of Jasmine to a homemade blend to use whilst studying, and see if it will help with your memory.

Blends Well With: virtually everything

Juniper Berry

Fragrance: Fresh, green and fruity with balsamic undertones
Note: Middle

Holds invaluable detoxification properties; it's used to treat water retention, cellulite and hangovers by increasing circulation and generally giving the mind and body a well needed emotional clear out.

Blends Well With: Black pepper- cedarwood- clary sage- cypress- fir needle- lavender- oakmoss- rosemary

Lavender

Fragrance: Fresh, herbaceous and floral
Note: Middle

Well what can I say! Is there anything this oil can't do? It can be used neat to sooth burns, scolds, sunburn and arthritis. In fact because of its cooling affect it's good to use on anything hot. It can help alleviate eczema, acne, insect bites, stings, head lice, bruises, headaches, vertigo, migraine, fainting and just about any aches and pains you can think of. Lavender is a must for any essential oil collection.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- black pepper- cedarwood- clary sage- clove- cypress- eucalyptus- geranium- grapefruit- juniper- lemon- lemongrass- mandarin- marjoram- oakmoss- patchouli- peppermint- pine- rose- rosemary- tea tree

Lemon

Fragrance: Clean and citrusy with a hint of spice
Note: Top

Lemon is excellent for treating cold sores, verrucas, warts, spots and athletes foot. A very refreshing and uplifting detoxifying oil, that boosts circulation helping to eliminate cellulite and gout.

Blends Well With: Benzoin- chamomile- eucalyptus- fennel- geranium- juniper-lavender- neroli

Lemongrass

Fragrance: Lemony and straw like
Note: Top

An invigorating and energizing oil mainly used to treat extreme perspiration, athletes foot, muscular pain and aid poor circulation.

Blends Well With: Basil,-bergamot- black pepper- cedarwood- clary sage- coriander- cypress- fennel- geranium- ginger- grapefruit- lavender- lemon- marjoram- orange- patchouli- rosemary- tea tree-ylang ylang

Lime

Fragrance: Citrus and tart, sweet with a little spice
Note: Top

A very refreshing and deodorizing with its mild antiseptic and antiviral qualities makes it perfect oil for fighting of acne and dealing with most problems caused by oily skin. Lime can also stimulate circulation so if used as a detoxification can help reduce cellulite.

Blends Well With: clary sage- lavender- neroli- rosemary- vanilla- ylang ylang- and other citrus oils

Mandarin

Fragrance: Warm, citrusy and fruity with a dense floral odour
Note: top to middle

This oil smells good enough to eat, so it's not surprising that it's used to treat stomach problems. Dilute with olive oil and rubbed on a childs tummy in a clock wise circular movement to calm an anxious child. This oil is very good at reducing stretch marks and scarring. However mandarin dose tend increase your appetite so if you are trying to lose weight give this one a miss.

Blends Well With: Basil- black pepper- cinnamon- clary sage- clove- frankincense- geranium- grapefruit- jasmine- juniper- lemon- myrrh- neroli- nutmeg- patchouli- petitgrain- rose- sandalwood- ylang ylang

Myrrh

Fragrance: Hot and smoky, herbaceous with a touch of dry wood
Note: Base

With its deep and warm woody fragrance, it is useful for dealing with grief, anger and rejection by promoting feelings of peace and tranquillity. Myrrh is a very powerful antiseptic and is especially good at treating fungal infections such as athlete' foot. Along with helping to ease asthma, coughs, gum infections and thrush, this is also a good oil to boost your immune system.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- clove- cypress- eucalyptus- frankincense- geranium- grapefruit- jasmine- juniper- lavender- lemon- neroli- patchouli- pine- rose- rosemary- sandalwood- tea tree- ylang ylang

Neroli

Fragrance: Sweet, fresh and camphoraceous
Note: middle

Promotes healing of the skin, its suitable for all skin types (especially mature) and is particularly good at healing scars, stretch marks and nappy rash. Neroli is an antidepressant and aphrodisiac giving feeling of inner peace and contentment.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- eucalyptus- lavandin- lavender- lemon- tea tree

Orange

Fragrance: Sweet, sugary, and citrus
Note: Top

As with other citrus oils is very good for the skin, and is often be found in a wide range of skin care products, perfumes and detergents, and can be especially good for dull and oily skin conditions. Can help to eliminate, stress, nerves, palpitations, water retention and toxins.

Blends Well With: Bay- bergamot- black pepper- cinnamon- clary sage- clove- coriander- eucalyptus- frankincense- geranium- ginger- grapefruit- jasmine- juniper- lavender- lemon- marjoram- myrrh, neroli- nutmeg- patchouli- petitgrain- rose- sandalwood- vetiver- ylang ylang

Patchouli

Fragrance: Earthy and smoky, spicy and musky
Note: Base

A good aphrodisiac that will help relive depression. Makes a first-rate skin tonic for dry flaky skin and can be used to treat eczema, acne, dandruff and athletes foot. Patchouli also makes a good insect repellent.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- black pepper- cedarwood- cinnamon- clary sage- clove- coriander- frankincense- geranium- ginger- grapefruit- jasmine- lavender- lemongrass- mandarin- myrrh- neroli- oakmoss- orange- rose- sandalwood

Peppermint

Fragrance: Fresh and incredibly minty, hot, herbaceous, with a vegetative hint
Note: Middle

A stimulating oil that can be used to ease both headaches and migraines when used at the start of an attack. It can assist memory and combat fatigue. With its warming qualities peppermint is very good at easing muscle pains along with colic, stomach cramps, colds, coughs and flu symptoms.

Blends Well With: Basil- benzoin- black pepper- cypress- eucalyptus- geranium- grapefruit- juniper- lavender- lemon- marjoram- niaouli- pine-rosemary- tea tree- other mints

Petitgrain

Fragrance: A fresh and floral citrus scent, with a woody-herbaceous trace
Note: Top to middle

This oil has a gentle calming affect so if you are suffering with nerves, mild depressions, anxiety or stress then look no further. Often used in skin products to help control acne and oily skin problems.

Blends Well With: Benzoin- bergamot- cedarwood-clary sage- clove- cypress- eucalyptus- frankincense- geranium- jasmine- juniper- lavender- lemon- mandarin- marjoram- neroli- orange- patchouli- rose- rosemary- sandalwood- ylang ylang

Pine

Fragrance: Strong and balsamic smells a bit like turpentine
Note: Middle

Apart from its warm woody fragrance that smells wonderful when added to a bath, this oil has great detoxification properties that can boost circulation helping to break down and reduce cellulite. And is excellent for treating colds, sore throats, chest infections, cystitis , urinal infections and excessive perspiration (try adding to washing detergent or blending in some homemade soap to combat the latter).

Blends Well With: Bergamot- cedarwood- clary sage- cypress- eucalyptus- frankincense- grapefruit- juniper- lavender- lemon- marjoram- niaouli- peppermint- rosemary- sage- sandalwood- tea tree

Rose

Fragrance: Very rich and deep a sweet-floral and slightly spicy aroma
Note: Middle

Because of its lovely deep aroma, rose oil has been extensively used in soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, and perfumes for years. Rose oil has many more wonderful properties than just its scent; in fact it's one of the best essential oils on the market for combating skin problems and would make a nice addition to wrinkle and dry skin creams. Being a mild antidepressant rose oil can give relief from stress, nerves, palpitations and ease headaches, hay fever and coughs.

Blends Well With: just about all oils

Rosemary

Fragrance: Strong and fresh, camphor-like and with a trace of woody-balsamic
Note: Middle

Is another must have oil that treats or aids just about any muscular ach or pain you can think of. Other great users include treatment of varicose veins, scabies, dandruff, lice, arthritis, rheumatism, cellulite, circulation, digestion, bronchitis, coughs, colds, flu and so much more. Like I said a must have oil.

Blends Well With: Basil- bergamot- black pepper- cedarwood- cinnamon-clary sage- eucalyptus- frankincense- geranium- grapefruit- lavandin- lavender- lemon- mandarin- marjoram- niaouli- oregano- peppermint- petitgrain- pine- tea tree

Rosewood

Fragrance: Very sweet, woody-floral, with just a hint of spice
Note: Base

A real sprit lifter to help you feel more balanced and rejuvenated. Rosewood is fine tissue regenerator so a good homemade skin tonic will do wonders for any wounds, scars, acne, wrinkles and dull dry skin. (Rosewood is being felled from the rainforests so use sparingly)

Blends Well With: most oils, in particular citrus, woods, and florals.

Sandalwood

Fragrance: Deep and soft, sweet-woody balsamic
Note: Base

A very spiritual oil, it's also a sedative and aphrodisiac oil which makes this oil a perfect choice for meditating and relaxing with. Sandalwood has many other good qualities including treatment of dry chapped skin, insomnia, urine infections, sore throats and chest infections.

Blends Well With: Benzoin- bergamot- black pepper- clary sage- clove- geranium- grapefruit- fennel- frankincense- jasmine- lavender- lemon- mandarin- myrrh- neroli- orange- patchouli- rose- rosewood- violet -ylang ylang

Tea Tree

Fragrance: Warm and Fresh, a spicy -camphoraceous
Note: Middle

A well known as a antiseptic, antiviral and antibacterial oil, tea tree oil is also great for fighting of fungal infections, catarrh, sinusitis, chest infections, mouth ulcers, verrucas and athletes foot. And if that wasn't enough tea tree oil is also excellent at treating spots, boils, insect bites, cystitis and thrush.

Blends Well With: Basil- bergamot- black pepper- clary sage- clove- cypress- geranium- juniper- lavender- lemon- marjoram- nutmeg- peppermint- pine- rosemary

Thyme

Fragrance: powerful and warm a spicy herbaceous
Note: Middle

Is a wonderful oil to burn if there's an epidemic around. It can treat colds, coughs and flu symptoms and help ease headaches, pain, sciatica and sprains.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- clary sage- cypress- eucalyptus- geranium- grapefruit- lavender, lemon- marjoram- pine- rosemary- tea tree

Ylang Ylang

Fragrance: Extremely sweet, floral-balsamic and a little spicy, with a rich and velvety top note
Note: Base

This exotic, floral smelling oil has been used for years to improve high blood presser and ease shock and palpitations. Ylang ylang is also wildly used as an aphrodisiac and to ease stress, depression, fear and anger. To lighten its aroma, mix with citrus oils for a refreshing change.

Blends Well With: Bergamot- clary sage- clove- ginger- grapefruit- jasmine- lemon- mandarin- neroli- orange- patchouli- petitgrain- rose- rosewood- sandalwood