Essential Oils O-R

Tipuana Tipu. Native to South America and also known as the ‘Pride of Bolivia’. Rosewood is distilled from the wood.

Rosemary oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the herb. It has a camphor like aroma. Ancient Greeks and

Smells divine! Geranium with more than hint of rose! Geranium oil can be used to help in the treatment of

Rose Absolute is extracted from the rose flower. It has a rich rosy fragrance. Avicenna, a 10th century Arabian alchemist,

This oil is referred to as “the oil that heals” in Madagascar. Another universal oil like Lavender. Anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,

Distilled from the needles. It has a strong, coniferous, woody aroma. Native Americans placed dried pine needles in their mattresses

Distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange. It has a sweet, woody-orange floral scent. Petitgrain was one

Balsam Peru: A large tropical tree up to 25m high, with straight smooth trunk, beautiful foliage and very fragrant flowers.

Peppermint oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant. It has a sweet, mint aroma. Herbalists

Patchouli oil is distilled from the leaves. It has an intense earthy, balsamic-woody aroma. Some traditional uses: for athlete’s foot,

Helps with accumulation of toxins, arthritis, broken blood vessels, cellulitis, rheumatism, sciatica. Also colic, flatulence, indigestion and haemorrhoids. An aid

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