Date Added: Thursday 23 March, 2006

Pressed from the peel of sweet oranges, the fresh fruity oil is sweeter than bitter orange.
Very safe for use in home aromatherapy, even on children, as it is soothing & uplifting.
Good for detoxifying, treating fluid retention & other digestive ailments.
Also good for easing the symptoms of PMT moods.
Gently astringent & toning for skin care, also good as a refreshing room fragrance.

Precautions
Best used fresh as it has a poor keeping quality. Store carefully, out of the light.
Phototoxic – avoid exposure to sunlight after use.

Price: £2.45 (Including Postage)

Precautions
None – Neroli is very safe to use in home aromatherapy.

Price: £9.95 (Including Postage)

Date Added: Thursday 23 March, 2006

Like tea tree and eucalyptus, Myrtle is a member of the myrtaceae family.
The oil is traditionally used for respiratory and digestive disorders, and in skin care.
Good for sinusitis & catarrh, inhaling Myrtle essential oil in steam will boost the immune system against colds & flu.
Uplifting for the worried, it is also astringent, and good for oily skin & acne.

Precautions
None – safe for domestic use.

Price: £5.95 (Including Postage)

Date Added: Thursday 23 March, 2006

Of Arabic origin, Myrrh has been used since ancient times to embalm, & as incense.
A strong antiseptic, with healing properties to benefit inflammations & fungal infection.
Dilute in base oil & use topically for athlete’s foot; Inhale as steam for coughs, sore throats & bronchitis; Gargle a dilution for oral thrush, mouth ulcers or gingivitis.
Do not swallow.
Warming and relaxing, it can be used for meditation, treating stress & lifting depression.

Precautions
Non irritant and not toxic when used externally.
Unsuitable during pregnancy.

Price: £8.35 (Including Postage)

Date Added: Thursday 23 March, 2006

Sweet Marjoram originates in the Mediterranean, the oil has many medicinal applications.
It has a warm, spicy smell, & sedative properties, helping insomnia & calming tension.
Anaphrodisiac, it will reduce sexual urges, & is often used to help restore menstruation.
Bathing in a bath with just 3 drops of oil can ease the digestion, bruising & chillblains.
Analgesic & warming, Marjoram aids arthritis & muscular pain, & can ease migraine.

Precautions
Not to be used during pregnancy, as it will bring on menstruation.
Do not use machinery or drive after using Marjoram oil.

Price: £4.65 (Including Postage)

Date Added: Thursday 23 March, 2006

Mandarin originates from ancient times, when the fruit was gifted to Chinese officials.
The oil is calming & soothing, & one of the safest oils to use, even during pregnancy.
Good to reduce hyperactivity & fretfulness in children, eases digestion in the elderly.
Gently astringent, so also useful in dilution for greasy skin & acne.

Precautions
Very safe to use in massage, bathing or diffusers.
Avoid sunlight for 4 hours after use as the phototoxic effects are still widely debated!

Price: £3.95 (Including Postage)

Precautions
Litsea Cubeba oil may be phototoxic – avoid exposure to sunlight after using.
Always dilute carefully, and use only as necessary.


Price: £4.45 (Including Postage)

Date Added: Thursday 23 March, 2006

Lime has been used in herbal medicine for years, & shares many properties with Lemon.
It is refreshing, cleansing and uplifting, with antiseptic astringent properties.
Lime also has bactericidal qualities, making it useful for skin infections.
Good as a disinfectant room spray, as Lime Oil blends well with many floral oils.

Precautions
Lime oil is phototoxic – avoid exposure to sunlight after using.
Always dilute carefully, and use in moderation.


Price: £3.25 (Including Postage)

Date Added: Thursday 23 March, 2006

The fragrance of this majestic grass is lemony and uplifting, with many medicinal uses.
Strong antiseptic, antifungal and bactericidal properties make it good for athlete’s foot, thrush and feverish infection, soothing to the colon & restorative for the gastric system.
Also good to deep cleanse the skin, as an insect repellent, or infused as an air-freshener.

Precautions
Can irritate broken skin, always dilute well.
Some therapists consider it unsuitable during early pregnancy.

Price: £3.25 (Including Postage)

Date Added: Thursday 23 March, 2006

Stimulating and antiseptic, Lemon has been used for centuries to relieve colds,
lift the spirits and boost the body’s immune system.
It is an insect repellent, and will disinfect and freshen the room of a sick person.
Cleansing and toning, it is excellent against oily skin conditions.

Precautions
Lemon oil is phototoxic – avoid exposure to sunlight after using.
Always dilute carefully, and use in moderation.


Price: £2.95 (Including Postage)