Sunday, October 26, 2008

Choosing Oils

Essential oil scents:
Oils fall into one of five groups floral, green, spicy, citrus, woody/balsamic. Choose oils from the groups, which contain the aromas you prefer.

Essential oil Groups:

Floral
Jasmine
Lavender
Mimosa
Neroli
Rose
Violet
Ylang-Ylang

Green
Basil
Chamomile
Clary Sage
Eucalyptus
Galbanum
Peppermint
Pine
Rosemary
Spruce
Thyme

Spicy
Camphor
Fennel
Ginger
Juniper
Laurel
Marjoram
Myrrh
Tarragon
Tea Tree

Citrus
Bergamot
Citronella
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin
Orange
Petitgrain

Woody / Balsamic
Ambrette
Angelica
Cedarwood
Frankincense
Marigold
Patchouli
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Valerian
Yarrow

Ideal Small Collection:
Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Chamomile, Geranium, Neroli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Ylang-Ylang.

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