| Description | Basil is a stimulating and clearing oil, useful when concentration is needed or when feeling tired and sluggish. It has a stimulating effect on the brain and nervous system; thus, it is great for nervous debility, poor concentration and mental fatigue. Did you know: Basil has been used as a culinary and… | Sweet Thyme has a clean, herbaceous, green aroma and is very useful during bouts of illness. It is a great oil for lethargy, digestive problems and respiratory conditions. Country of Origin: Spain Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae). Method of Extraction: The oil is produced by steam-distillation of the leaves and flowering tops. Main Theraputic Properties:... | Tea Tree is deeply cleansing, thus an important oil for use in infections, problem skin, colds and flu and boosting the immune system. It is often used in hand washes and skin care. Country of Origin: Australia Plant Family: Myrtaceae. Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the leaves of... | Ravintsara has a clear, sharp, fresh aroma. It has cleansing, anti-septic and strongly anti-viral properties and is particularly good for respiratory problems. It is also a great oil for general winter ills. Plant Family: Lauraceae. Country of Origin: Madagascar Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the leaves of... | Jasmine has a rich, heady, floral aroma. It is calming and excellent for all skin types. It is also a well known aphrodisiac. Ingredients Jasmine Essential Oil, Light Coconut Oil. Uses Jasmine Absolute is calming and excellent for all skin types. It is also a good oil to use... | Rosemary is the classic ‘get up and go’ oil. It has a clear, fresh, herbaceous aroma. It is great used in a diffuser for concentration and study and also good to use in a shower gel to wake you up in the morning. Rosemary is also great to use in a… |
| Content | Basil is a stimulating and clearing oil, useful when concentration is needed or when feeling tired and sluggish. It has a stimulating effect on the brain and nervous system; thus, it is great for nervous debility, poor concentration and mental fatigue. Did you know: Basil has been used as a culinary and medicinal herb for centuries and is one of the main ingredients in Pesto, an Italian sauce from Genoa.
Basil will grow up to 50cm in height. This low growing herb has green leaves and small white flowers.
Clear, sweet, spicy and yellowish in colour. There are approximately 5 types of Basil essential oil on the market today. We have selected a True Sweet Basil Oil (Ocimum Basilicum) known as Linalol type. This is the safest and most pleasant of the Basil oils used in Aromatherapy.
To create an atmosphere for focus and study, try adding 1 drop of Basil, 3 drops of Lemon and 1 drop of Peppermint to some water in an oil burner.
A blend of 1 drop each of Basil and Lavender in 10ml of Sweet Almond oil makes a good abdomen massage oil. Always massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction. Country of Origin: Egypt. Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Method of Extraction: The oil is produced by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops. Main Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Digestive Stimulant, Neurotonic, Stomachic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anticatarrhal. Contraindications: Non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses. Chakra: Brow Chinese Element: Earth | Sweet Thyme has a clean, herbaceous, green aroma and is very useful during bouts of illness. It is a great oil for lethargy, digestive problems and respiratory conditions. Country of Origin: Spain Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae). Method of Extraction: The oil is produced by steam-distillation of the leaves and flowering tops. Main Theraputic Properties: Antibacterial, Anticatarrhal, Anti-infectious, Neurotonic, Digestive stimulant, Antirheumatic. Contraindications: Non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses. Chakra: Base & Heart. Chinese Element: Water & Metal. The distillation of the oil is mainly undertaken in Spain, but also occurs elsewhere in the Mediterranean region.There are many different species of Thyme and within Thymus Vulgaris there are a variety of chemotypes that change the constituent make-up of the oil significantly. The most common chemotypes are "Thymol" and "Carvacrol", which contain high levels of toxic Phenols (up to 60% Thymol and Carvacrol). Absolute Aromas offers "Sweet Thyme", which is sweeter, less toxic and less irritant than the Thymol and Carvacrol types, with a maximum 3% concentration of these components. Try adding 1 drop each of Thyme, Lemon and Rosemary to the water in an oil burner to help create a 'germ-free zone' during times of family ills.
Blend 2 drops of Thyme, 3 drops of Geranium and 1 drop of Palmarosa in a teaspoon of Peach Kernel oil. Use as a body massage oil to help you get back on your feet after illness or if you are feeling run-down. | Tea Tree is deeply cleansing, thus an important oil for use in infections, problem skin, colds and flu and boosting the immune system. It is often used in hand washes and skin care. Country of Origin: Australia Plant Family: Myrtaceae. Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the bush. Main Theraputic Properties: Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-infectious, Immune tonic, Antiviral, Analgesic. Contraindications: Non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses. Chakra: Throat. Chinese Element: Metal (& Fire). Tee Tree is a small tree that grows up to 7 meters in height. Try adding 25 drops to a bottle of shower gel for a really cleansing experience. For problem skin, blend 2 drops of Tea Tree in 5ml (a teaspoon) of Jojoba oil - apply twice daily. Try a weekly steam facial using 1 drop of Tea Tree with 2 drops of Mandarin in a bowl of just-boiled water. Tea Tree may irritate some sensitive skins and, although a very small amount may be dabbed neat on spots, insect bites and cold sores, most people would not recommend this for sensitive skin types. To help keep feet fresh and healthy, try using 2 drops of Tea Tree with 2 drops of Lemon in a foot bath. To maintain healthy hair for children and adults alike, dilute 5 drops of Tea Tree, 3 drops of Geranium and 2 drops of Lavender in 20ml of Coconut oil. Massage into the scalp and leave for as long as possible before washing out thoroughly with a mild shampoo. | Ravintsara has a clear, sharp, fresh aroma. It has cleansing, anti-septic and strongly anti-viral properties and is particularly good for respiratory problems. It is also a great oil for general winter ills. Plant Family: Lauraceae. Country of Origin: Madagascar Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the tree. Main Theraputic Properties: Antibacterial, Anticatarrhal, Antifungal, Antiviral, Immune tonic, Decongestant. Contraindications: Non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses. Oil Apperance: Pale to Colourless. Chakra: Heart . Chinese Element: Metal & Fire.
This oil is often used to stem cold and flu like symptoms thanks to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is a very versatile oil, and like Lavender, works well blended with other oils and is a very safe oil making it suitable for children.
Use as an inhalent to encourage easy breathing for all the family.
Ravintsara is a tall forest tree native to Madagascar with some cultivation on the islands of Reunion and Mauritius. All parts of the tree are aromatic and have been used by local people both in antiquity and current times. | Jasmine has a rich, heady, floral aroma. It is calming and excellent for all skin types. It is also a well known aphrodisiac. Ingredients Jasmine Essential Oil, Light Coconut Oil. Uses Jasmine Absolute is calming and excellent for all skin types. It is also a good oil to use during childbirth.
For convenience we have diluted this essential oil to a ratio of 5% in Light Coconut Oil, it can therefore be used directly on the skin as a perfume.
Alternatively, for a luxurious massage oil, blend 1 drop of Jasmine, 1 drop of Sandalwood and 3 drops of Mandarin in 10ml of Peach Kernel oil. Country of Origin: Egypt. Plant Family: Oleaceae Method of Extraction: Alcohol extraction from the concrete made from the flowers. Main Theraputic Properties: Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Calmative, Uterine tonic. Contraindications: Non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses. Did you know: In India, Jasmine is referred to as 'Queen of the night' due to it's scent being stronger after sunset. Oil Appearance: Dark yellow. Chakra: Sacral & Base. Chinese Element: Fire (& Water)
Jasmine Absolute is extracted by alcohol extraction from a 'concrete' made with the flowers of the plant, picked by hand, only in the evening. This process is what makes Jasmine so costly. The Jasmine we used in this product is 100% pure and natural. | Rosemary is the classic 'get up and go' oil. It has a clear, fresh, herbaceous aroma. It is great used in a diffuser for concentration and study and also good to use in a shower gel to wake you up in the morning. Rosemary is also great to use in a massage blend for muscular aches and pains. Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae). Country of Origin: Tunisia Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the sprigs. Main Theraputic Properties: Antibacterial, Anticatarrhal, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Neurotonic, Expectorant. Contraindications: Do not use if pregnant or breast feeding. Do not use on children under the age of 2. Do not use on people with epilepsy or fever. Do not use at more than 2% dilution on the skin or mucous membrane areas. Did you know: This oil was used in the Middle Ages to drive away evil spirits. Oil Appearance: Clear. Chakra: Brow & Heart. Chinese Element: Fire.
Rosemary is an evergreen shrub which grows up to 180cm in height. This oil is clear in colour.
There are three main types of Rosemary. The best one for aromatherapy use is the eucalyptol (cineole) chemotype, from Tunisia, Morcco and Italy. The camphor chemotype comes from Spain, and the verbenone chemotype comes from Algeria and Corsica. The latter is contra-indicated due to neuro-toxicity. We supply the finest quality Tunisian Rosemary, which is a superior product.
Try adding 3 drops of Rosemary, 2 drops of Lemon and 1 drop of Peppermint to a tepid bath before an important occasion.
Adding a few drops to the final rinsing water for dark hair can help keep a natural shine.
To aid concentration, in the office or when studying, add 3 drops of Rosemary and two drops of Grapefruit to the water in an oil burner of diffuser. Peppermint is also a good oil for concentraion and blends well with Rosemary.
Use a blend of 2 drops Rosemary, 2 Drops Black Pepper and 3 drops Lavender in 15ml of Peach Kernel, and massage into over worked muscles. |
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