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Essential
Oils
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Allspice
Berry
(Pimenta
officinalis) Jamaica
Excellent for baking. Its fragrance provides a spicy scent in potpourris.
The oil is also used to flavor beverages, candy, condiments and baked
goods.
Aromatherapy: warming, cheering, sense-enhancing
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. 1/8
oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $7.25
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Almond,
Bitter (Prunus armeniaca)
United States
The source of natural cherry and amaretto flavors. Almond Bitter is the
most potent of all flavors; use one drop per pint.
Aromatherapy: strengthening, sense-enhancing
Usage Warning: Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid use in sun.
1/8
oz $6.95 ~ 1/2
oz $26.00
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Angelica
Root (Angelica archangelica)
Belgium, Holland, France, Germany
A warm, musky, earthy aroma with excellent staying power. Only small quantities
are needed to create an effect in a perfume. The flavor is bitter and
reminiscent of a blend of parsley and celery.
Aromatherapy: anchoring, restorative, strengthening
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. 1/32 oz corked vial $7.95
~ 1/8 oz (3% with Jojoba) $12.95
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Anise
(Pimpinella anisum)
Spain, France, Italy, Morocco
Gives licorice candy and chewing gum their distinct flavor. Anise is also
added to perfumes for a rich, sweet fragrance.
Aromatherapy: cheering, sense-enhancing, mildly euphoric. 1/2 oz $5.95
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Balsam Peru
(Myroxylon
pererae) El Salvador
May be used to soothe chafed skin and impart a rich, earthy scent to perfumery.
Aromatherapy: exotic, anchoring, strengthening. 1/8 oz $3.00
~ 1/2
oz $10.95
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Basil,
Sweet
(Ocimum
basilicum)
France, United States
Wide range of culinary uses. Basil's floral, spicy odor is also excellent
for use in perfumes.
Aromatherapy: clarifying, uplifting, energizing, strengthening, refreshing
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant. Avoid use in sun. 1/8 oz $3.50
~ 1/2 oz $11.95
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Bay
(Pimenta racemosa)
Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Dominica
Often used in hair treatments to stimulate the scalp. It has a powerful,
spicy, sweet aroma and is used to produce bay rum fragrance.Aromatherapy: relaxing, warming
1/8
oz $2.95 ~1/2
oz $8.95
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Bergamot,
Bergaptene
Free
(Citrus bergamia)
Italy
From an uncommon citrus fruit. Its fruity, floral scent is excellent when
used as a room spray.
Aromatherapy: uplifting, normalizing, confidence-building
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. 1/8 oz $3.95 ~ 1/2 oz
$12.95
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Black
Pepper (Piper nigrum)
India, Indonesia, Malaysia
One of the oldest known spices, primarily used in flavoring. Particularly
interesting effects are obtained when it is used sparingly in perfume
blends, especially with rose.
Aromatherapy: warming, vitalizing, invigorating. 1/8
oz $3.50 ~ 1/2 oz $12.50
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Cajeput
Melaleuca
Minor 1/8 oz $3.35 ~ 1/2 oz $6.75
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Calamus
Root
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Calendula (Pot Marigold)
Tagetes minuta
1/32 oz $5.95 ~1/8 oz $13.95
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Camphor,
White
(Cinnamomum camphora)
China, Japan
Commonly used in scenting detergents, soaps, disinfectants, deodorants, room sprays and other household products.
Aromatherapy: clarifying, energizing Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption
1/2 oz $4.95 ~ 1/8 oz $4.50
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Cardamom
Seed (Elettaria
cardamomum) India, Guatemala, Sri Lanka
Appropriate (in very small quantities) for a wide variety of culinary
uses. The oil has a spicy aroma with floral undertones and can be used
in masculine and floral perfumes.
Aromatherapy: sense enhancing, warming, exotic 1/2 oz
$17.95 $17.95
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Carrot Seed
(Daucus carota)
France
Used to provide a spicy-sweet aroma for exotic and natural-type perfumes.
In skin care, carrot seed oil is used to tone and stimulate elasticity
and for cleansing purposes (should be diluted 1 part carrot seed to 10
parts carrier oil).
Aromatherapy: replenishing, nourishing, restoring
1/8 oz $5.95 ~ 1/2
oz $18.95
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Cassia Bark
(Cinnamon)
(Cinnamomum cassia)
China
(Wild)
The distinct spicy flavor of cinnamon bark. It is used to flavor every
kind of food as well as toothpaste, mouthwash and chewing gum. Aromatherapy:
euphoric, energizing, warming.
Usage Warning: Cinnamon is very irritating to the skin and can cause an
allergic reaction with repeated use. 1/8
oz $2.95 ~ 1/2 oz $7.95
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Cedarwood
(Juniperus
mexicana scheide) United States
A woody balsamic aroma. It is used in perfumery to add body and a warm
note to any blend. Cedarwood can also be applied to the inside of a wood
chest for a Cedarwood scent.
Aromatherapy: harmonizing, relaxing, anxiety-reducing
1/2 oz $5.95
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Celery
Seed (Apium
graveolens) France, India, United
States
A spicy, warm flavor used to enhance flavor in soups, sauces, vegetable
juices, meats and pickles. This oil can also be used in minute quantities
in perfumery.
Aromatherapy: nourishing, warming 1/8 oz $4.35
~ 1/2
oz $15.95
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Chamomile,
Wild – also known as
Ormenis
(Ormenis mixta) Morocco
Used diluted in vegetable oil to condition and bring out highlights in
blond hair. In perfumes it provides a long-lasting sweet undertone.
Aromatherapy: soothing, nurturing, relaxing
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.1/2
oz $21.95
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Cinnamon
Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Indonesia, Ceylon
Used to flavor spiced fruits, baked goods, pickles and candy. The flavor
and aroma are more reminiscent of cloves than cinnamon. It provides a
hot, spicy and somewhat bitter flavor.
Aromatherapy: refreshing, vitalizing 1/8
oz $3.00 ~ 1/2
oz $5.95
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Citronella
(Cymbopogon nardus)
Indonesia,
Sri Lanka
Lemony, grassy aroma. It is used for scenting room and outdoor sprays,
as well as household products.
Aromatherapy: purifying, vitalizing 1/8 oz $2.95 ~
1/2
oz $4.95
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Clary
Sage
(Salvia sclarea)
France
Blends well with a wide variety of essential oils for perfumery with a
sweet, spicy scent.
Aromatherapy: centering, euphoric, visualizing
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant.
1/8
oz $3.95 ~ 1/2
oz $13.95
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Clove Bud
(Eugenia caryophyllata)
Madagascar,
Indonesia, Comoro Islands
Used in mouthwash, toothpaste, chewing gum and dental preparations. It
is useful in the kitchen for both sweet and savory dishes. The oil has
a powerful, spicy-fruity aroma.
Aromatherapy: warming, sense-enhancing
Usage Warning: Clove oil is highly irritating, avoid contact with skin.
Avoid if pregnant
1/8
oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $6.95
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Coriander
Seed (Coriandrum
sativum) France, Holland, Russia
Wonderfully mild, sweet taste. It can be combined with bergamot for a
popular candy flavor. The fragrance of the oil is spicy, aromatic and
pleasantly sweet.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, gently clarifying 1/8
oz $3.50 ~ 1/2
oz $7.95
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Cypress
(Cupressus
sempervirens)
France (Cypress)
Has a refreshing, spicy and pine needle-like aroma often used as a modifier
in pine fragrances.
Aromatherapy: purifying, balancing
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.
1/8 oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $8.95
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Elemi 1/8
oz $3.50 ~ 1/4
oz $8.50
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Eucaluptus
(Eucalyptus globulus)
Spain, Portugal, Australia, France, China
Commonly used to enhance topical preparations such as liniments and salves.
It also used as a beneficial aromatic in cold and cough products such
as inhalants, cough drops and syrups.
Aromatherapy: purifying, invigorating, cooling
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. 1/8 oz $2.95
~ 1/2
oz $4.95
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Fennel,
Sweet
(Foeniculum vulgare)
Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Japan
Sweet, warm-spicy, aromatic oil for both flavoring and fragrance. Fennel
is used extensively in imitation maple extracts, candy, anisette liqueur,
baked goods and desserts.
Aromatherapy: restorative, warming, invigorating
Usage Warning: Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant. Avoid use
in sun. 1/8
oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $6.95
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Fir Needle
(Abies alba)
Russia, Austria (Wild)
Fresh spicy scent. A few drops on a light bulb, in the carpet, or through
a diffuser will evoke the thick fir forests of the high country. During
the holidays, this oil will fill a room with the festive aroma of a freshly
cut Christmas tree.
Aromatherapy: centering, refreshing, harmonizing
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Dilute
well, skin irritant.
1/8 oz $2.95
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Frankincense
(Boswellia
carteri)
Somalia, Ethiopia, India
Sweet-woody, peppery fragrance. Frankincense is used extensively for incense
and fine perfumery.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, restorative, gently clarifying, visualizing, meditative
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.
1/8 oz $6.95 ~ 1/2 oz $22.95
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Geranium,
Rose (Pelargonium graveolens)
France, Morocco, China
Delightfully sweet scent. An important ingredient in all types of fragrances,
it has a powerful, leafy-rose aroma with minty undertones. It is also
used in skin care products for both its fragrance and astringent cleansing
properties.
Aromatherapy: balancing, normalizing 1/8
oz $3.95 ~ 1/2
oz $13.95
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Ginger
(Zingiber officinale)
China, Jamaica
An important culinary oil with a spicy-woody flavor. It is used to flavor
fruit dishes, cookies, cakes, condiments, meats, liqueurs and soft drinks
-- especially ginger ale.
Aromatherapy: warming, strengthening, anchoring 1/8
oz $3.95 ~1/2
oz $13.95
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Grapefruit
(Citrus paradisi)
United States
Citrus aroma and flavor. It can be used as a flavoring in candy, frozen
desserts, baked goods and carbonated beverages.
Aromatherapy: balancing, refreshing, cheering
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. 1/8
oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $5.95
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Hyssop
(Hyssopus officinalis)
France,
Italy
A spicy, camphor-like strong scent. Hyssop blends well with clove, lavender,
rosemary, sage, clary sage and other citrus oils.
Aromatherapy: refreshing, cleansing
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant. People with high blood pressure should
avoid. People with epilepsy should avoid.1/8 oz $7.95
~ 1/8
oz $7.95
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Juniper
Berry (Juniperus
communis)
Italy, Yugoslavia
A balsamic, woody, pine needle scent. It is used with citrus oils in room
sprays, and in masculine perfumes, aftershaves and spicy colognes. Juniper
is also used as an ingredient in gin, and for flavoring bitters, liqueurs,
meats and baked goods.
Aromatherapy: strengthening, refreshing, restoring
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant. 1/8
oz $4.75 ~ 1/2
oz $13.95
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Lavandin
1/8 oz $2.75 ~ 1/2
oz $5.95
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Lavender
(Lavendula angustifolia)
China, France, Tasmania
A classic scent for perfume and a wide array of skin and hair products.
It has a sweet, balsamic, floral aroma. It is occasionally used as a flavoring
in chewing gum, fruit flavors, candy and beverages.
Aromatherapy: balancing, soothing, gently clarifying, normalizing 1/8 oz $3.95
~ 1/2 oz $8.95
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Lemon
(Citrus limomum)
United States
Widely used in beauty care. This oil is cold pressed from the rind; three
dozen lemons are used to produce each 1/2-ounce.
Aromatherapy: energizing, uplifting, refreshing, cheering
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. Dilute well, skin irritant.
1/8 oz $2.25 ~ 1/2 oz $4.95
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Lemongrass
(Cymbopogon citratus)
Guatemala, Haiti, Sri Lanka, China
A cleanser for oily skin and used in shampoo to add luster to the hair.
It has a powerful, citrus aroma and is a preferred fragrance in room and
outdoor sprays, soaps and detergents. Lemongrass is widely used in perfumes
and in the production of vitamin A.
Aromatherapy: vitalizing, cleansing
Usage Warning: Dilute well, skin irritant.1/8 oz $2.75
~ 1/2
oz $5.75
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Lime
(Citrus aurantifolia) United States, Mexico
Dozens of limes are needed to produce 1/2 oz. of oil. Uses of the oil
include beverages, sherbet and hard candy.
Aromatherapy: equalizing, refreshing, cheering
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. 1/8 oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $5.95
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Marjoram,
Wild (Thymus masticina)
Spain
(Wild)
Useful in massage oil for sensitive skin. (Marjoram hortensis, called
sweet marjoram, is the commonly used cooking spice -- wild marjoram is
used in aromatherapy and body care.)
Aromatherapy: purifying, clearing, strengthening
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Avoid
use if pregnant.
1/8 oz $3.95 ~ 1/2
oz $8.95
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Melissa
(Melissa officinalis)
France
Produced from the herb lemon balm. It takes up to 600 pounds of fresh
lemon balm plants to yield one ounce of oil. The oil has a lemony aroma
and sharp, floral-lemon flavor.
Aromatherapy: relaxing
Usage Warning: dilute well, skin irritant. 1/8 oz
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Myrrh
(Commiphora molmol)
Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia
One of the oldest-known perfume materials. Mentioned 3,700 years ago,
myrrh has a long history of use as incense, especially with frankincense,
during the Christmas season.
Aromatherapy: centering, visualizing, meditative
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Avoid
use if pregnant.1/8 oz $5.95 ~ 1/2 oz $20.90
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Nutmeg
(Myristica fragrans)
Indonesia, East Indies
Contains the characteristic flavor and fragrance of nutmeg spice. It is
used in cooking as a replacement for the spice. One or two drops are sufficient
in most recipes. It is also used in men's fragrances and spicy perfumes.
Aromatherapy: rejuvenating, uplifting,energizing
1/8 oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $7.35
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Orange,
Sweet (Citrus
sinensis) Brazil, United States, Spain
One of the most popular flavors in the world. Orange is widely used in
foods of all types. In perfumery sweet orange is often used as the heart
of floral blend.
Aromatherapy: cheering, refreshing, uplifting
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. 1/8
oz $2.35 ~ 1/2
oz $3.95
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Patchouli
(Pogostemon cablin)
Indonesia,
Philippines, Malaysia (Wild)
A widely used fixative in perfumes. The very intense aroma is described
as earthy, rich, sweet, balsamic, woody and spicy.
Aromatherapy: romantic, soothing, exotic, sensual
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.
1/8 oz $5.95 ~ 1/2
oz $10.95
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Peppermint
(Mentha piperita)
United
States
A strong, cool, minty flavor. Peppermint oil is refreshing in both taste
and aroma. A popular flavor in breath lozenges, toothpaste and mouthwash.
Aromatherapy: vitalizing, refreshing, cooling
Usage Warning: Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid use if pregnant
1/8 oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $6.95
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Petitgrain
(Citrus
aurantium) France, Italy, Morocco,
S. America
Made from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree. This oil has
a fresh and sweet fragrance with a woody undertone. It is added to massage
and bath oils and hair care products.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, soothing,stabilizing
1/8 oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $10.95
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Rosemary
(Rosemarinus
officinalis) France, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia (Wild)
Used in hair care, fragrance, cooking and cosmetics. Brush on or wash
into dark hair to condition and bring out color highlights.
Aromatherapy: clarifying, warming, invigorating
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant. People with high blood pressure or epilepsy
should avoid.1/8
oz $2.75 ~ 1/2
oz $5.95
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Rosewood
(Aniba rosaeodora)
Brazil
Also known as Bois De Rose. Rosewood is a spicy oil used to enliven the
scent of dried flowers, soaps, lotions, and massage oils.
Aromatherapy: gently strengthening, relaxing
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.
1/8 oz $2.75 ~ 1/2
oz $6.95
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Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
France,
Spain, Yugoslavia
Used in cooking and scented products. There are many types of this common
garden herb, all closely related. Spanish sage grows wild throughout Spain.
Aromatherapy: warm, soothing, cheering
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant. People with high blood pressure or epilepsy
should avoid. 1/8
oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $8.95
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Sandalwood
(Santalum album)
India, Indonesia
Rare perfume used in ancient rituals as a spiritually purifying ointment.
Sandalwood is a valuable fixative which blends well with other oils. It
is a very mild oil suitable for dry skin.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, centering, exotic, sensual.
1/8 oz $8.95 ~ 1/2
oz $32.95
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Spearmint
(Mentha
spicata) United States, China
Energizing to the mind and body. Use in bath water for its refreshing
effect. Make a facial steam of spearmint oil in a pot of boiling water
to help cleanse and refine pores.
Aromatherapy: refreshing, cooling, gently vitalizing
1/8 oz $2.35 ~ 1/2
oz $5.95
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Tangerine
(Citrus reticulata) United States, Brazil
Great astringent (must be properly diluted) for oily skin. Tangerine is
also a tasty addition to beverages and desserts.
Aromatherapy: cheering, uplifting
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. 1/8
oz $2.35 ~ 1/2
oz $4.95
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Tea Tree
(Melaleuca
alternifolia) Australia
Delivers a warm, spicy, medicinal aroma. It is used in colognes and aftershaves
and as a scent in room sprays, antiseptics, gargles, shampoo, acne creams,
soaps and other skin care products.
Aromatherapy: cleansing, purifying, uplifting
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Dilute
well, skin irritant. 1/8 oz $2.95 ~ 1/2
oz $9.35
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Thyme, Red
(Thymus
vulgaris) Spain (Wild)
An intense, herbaceous aroma and flavor. Thyme is used to scent soaps,
colognes and aftershaves and for cooking meats, vegetables and soups.
Aromatherapy: cleansing, purifying.
Usage Warning: Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant. People with
high blood pressure should avoid.
1/8 oz $3.95 ~ 1/2
oz $11.95
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Vetiver
(Vetiveria zizanoides)
Reunion, India, Indonesia, Philippines
A rich, woody scent. It is used as a perfume fixative, like sandalwood.
Aromatherapy: soothing, relaxing, anchoring
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. 1/8 oz $3.75
~ 1/2 oz $10.50
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Wintergreen
(Gualtheria promcumbens)
China
Fresh, cleansing mint flavor.
Aromatherapy: refreshing, bracing, invigorating.
Usage Warning: Harmful or fatal if taken internally.
As little as one teaspoon can be fatal if ingested by a child. Not approved
by the FDA for internal consumption. Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid
if pregnant. 1/8oz $2.35 ~ 1/2 oz
$5.95
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Ylang Ylang
III
(Cananga odorata)
Comoro
Islands, Reunion, Madagascar, Indonesia (Wild)
Means "flower of flowers." Ylang Ylang is a richly fragrant
oil, best used for body perfume and massage oil.
Aromatherapy: sensual, euphoric.1/8 oz $4.95 ~ 1/2 oz $11.95
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Ylang Ylang
Extra
(Cananga odorata)
Comoro Islands, Reunion,
Madagascar, Indonesia
Distilled from the early-morning-picked flowers of the Cananga tree. The
first oil drawn off is the highest quality and is graded "Extra."
Ylang Ylang Extra has an intense, floral, jasmine-like aroma. It is used
in exotic and floral perfumes.
Aromatherapy: romantic, alluring, exotic. 1/8
oz $5.95 ~ 1/2 oz $15.95
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