Basil, Indian, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil

Costa Rica

This basil is similar to tulsi from India where it is used to improve concentration and relieve congestion in the head.  It is anti-infectious and often the first choice for migraines or where there is neuropathy or arthritis as well as paralytic conditions. It is used to fight intestinal parasites and to stimulate the liver and pancreas. It combines well with eucalyptus or lavender essential oil.

Cinnamon Bark, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Sri Lanka

Cinnamon is often used as a bactericide or for lowering blood sugar.  It is also antifungal and antimicrobial.  It is irritating and should not be used on skin; however, it can be used to purify air and reduce risks from airborne pathogens.  It can also be used as a flavoring or to relieve abdominal bloating and flatulence. It combines exceptionally well with orange essential oil.

Madagascar, certified organic

Clove bud oil is most commonly used for tooth aches but is very antimicrobial and antifungal.  It is an excellent respiratory and cardiovascular aid. There is some research suggesting it normalizes thyroid function. If diluted (1% essential oil), clove oil can be used on the skin for acne, warts, scars, and parasites. It blends well with basil and cinnamon as well as lavender.

Douglas Fir, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Pseudotsuga menziesii

Canada

Douglas fir is a zesty aromatic oil with a hint of lemon in the pine. Douglas fir is used as a disinfectant, room freshener, and respiratory aid. Some use it to clear their space for meditating and aligning. Though non-toxic and non-irritating, it is meant for external use. It mixes well well lavender, lemon, and rosemary.

Fennel, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Foeniculum vulgare, biodynamic

Italy

Fennel has a hint of a licorice taste and aroma and is very popular in India and parts of Europe.  It's delicately aromatic and relaxing.  It is used to detoxify and strengthen the liver, relieve colic and spasms, promote healthy digestion and assimilation of nutrients, and cleanse the mouth after eating.  Some believe it promotes hormonal balance. The oil is made from the seeds and is non-toxic and non-irritating.

Oman

Frankincense is mainly used to reduce inflammation, but it can also be applied to scars.  It is considered to be so spiritually elevating that it relieves depression.  It improves breathing and promotes relaxation of a soothing and harmonizing quality. Though mainly used ritually, recent research has found significant uses in the treatment of cancer and diseases of the reproductive system and urinary tract. It is non-irrating and blends well with lavender and lemon.

Ginger, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Zingiber officinalis, certified organic

Madagascar

Ginger has very specific aromatherapy uses that are quite different from culinary and other medicinal uses.  For instance, ginger is regarded as an aid to recovering memory.  It is, of course, stimulating, but it is also grounding.  It is anti-inflammatory and has pain relieving properties.  Ginger blends well with frankincense and lemon as well as peppermint and even tea tree.

Juniper Berry, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Juniperus communis, wildcrafted

Croatia

Juniper berry is invigorating and stimulates circulation. It relieves liver congestion and open the pores of the skin to promote detoxification. Internally, it relieves indigestion and fermentation due to long transit time through the small and large intestines. Emotionally, juniper is thought to ease worry, especially that stemming from the fear of failure. It blends well with fennel, frankincense, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, and rosemary.

France

Lavender is one of the best known essential oils.  It was added to bath water in Roman times and is associated with both cleanliness and deeper forms of hygiene, such as wound care, including serious abscesses.  It is antispasmodic and soothing and is believed to lower high blood pressure and relieve headaches. It is non-toxic and non-irritating and blends well with lemon and peppermint when taken to reduce spasms and relax nerves.

Lavender essential oil can be added to shampoo and/or conditioner — approximately one drop per ounce — as well as to ice cream, cheesecake, and rice pudding and many other culinary dishes. It imparts nuance and interest and lengthens the shelf life of the foods, but a little is better than too much.

Lemon, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Citrus limonum, certified organic

USA

Lemon is considered to be one of the adaptogens.  It is antifungal, insecticidal, antiseptic, and antimicrobial.  It is also a vermifuge, decongestant, febrifuge, and vasoconstrictor.  Externally, it can be used to reduce cellulite, acne, and warts.  It can be gargled for sore throats or taken internally to promote circulation and reduce the risks of varicose veins, phlebitis, and thrombosis.  It is a pancreatic stimulant and lowers blood sugar.  It is non-toxic and non-irritating unless used in direct sun when some individuals may exhibit signs of phototoxicity.  It combines well with other citrus oils and lavender.

Lemongrass, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Cymbopogen citratus, certified organic

Haiti

Lemongrass is often used for skin toning and to balance the central nervous system, but studies suggest it is one of the better antifungal oils. It can be used for athlete's foot and makes a good insect repellent. It is also used to relieve symptoms of jet lag.  Tiny amounts can be taken internally to stimulate digestion and relieve flatulence. It combines exceptionally well with lemon or tea tree essential oil.

Lime, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Citrus aurantifolia, certified organic

Mexico

Lime is refreshing, deodorizing, and decongesting. It is an effective anticoagulant and increases urinary output. It aids the liver and digestion and relieves stomach cramps and flatulence. It blends nicely with citronella, lemon, lavender, nutmeg, and ylang ylang.

Manuka, organic, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Leptospermum scoparium, flowering tops

This is available in very limited supply. It is known for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties and is often used externally on athlete's foot and acne. Its properties are generally considered to be similar to those of tea tree but the aroma is more pleasant. It blends well with lavender and rosemary.

Nutmeg, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Myristica fragrans, organic

Indonesia

Nutmeg has a reputation for being an aphrodisiac but it is also larvacidal and antiparasitic. It is carminative and aids digestion as well as elimination. Because Nostradamus used nutmeg to induce trance, nutmeg has often been used as a mental tonic and aid to altered states of consciousness. Nutmeg combines well with other oils from spices, like cloves and ginger, as well as other mental oils like rosemary.

Turkey

Wild oregano oil is one of the truly important essential oils.  It is an excellent parasiticide and anti-infective.  It supports immunity in the face of a host of microbes and toxins.  It is very potent and is nearly always used diluted, particularly when applied externally.  It should not be used during pregnancy.  It can be blended with other essential oils or herbal extracts.  Try it with lemon or tea tree.

USA

Peppermint is another famous essential oil.  It is a neurotonic and chologogue with signficant antimicrobial action.  It is antibacterial and antiviral as well as antifungal.  It is useful in cases of gingivitis, toothache, nausea, liver congestion, and irritable bowel syndrome.  It enhances immunity and can even be used to reduce risks of epidemics such as cholera and yellow fever.  On the subtle level, peppermint is believed to increase receptivity and insight and even to promote the ability to prophesize.  Obviously, there is much lore surrounding peppermint.  In moderation, peppermint is nontoxic and even safe for use during pregnancy.  It blends nicely with lemon and lime or other respiratory oils such as eucalyptus.

Rosemary, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Rosmarinus officinalis ct. cineole, certified organic

Morocco

Rosemary is stimulating and can be used where there is drowsiness and/or sluggish elimination. It is also antifungal and is often considered for used with candida and is especially indicated where there is pulmonary congestion. Has been shown to be clinically effective against staphylococcus and streptococcus. It should not be used during pregnancy or by people suffering from epilepsy. It blends well with many other oils: basil, ginger, lavender, lemon, and peppermint.

Tea Tree, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Melaleuca alternifolia, certified organic

Thyme, Therapeutic Quality Essential Oil
Thymus vulgaris ct.linalool, certified organic

France

Thyme can be used internally or externally. It is antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, and vermifugal. Thyme has been used for thousands of years as a culinary as well as medicinal herb. It is a common ingredient in mouthwashes and retards plaque formation and gingivitis. You can combine thyme with rosemary, lemon, or tea tree.

Ylang Ylang, Complete
Cananga odorata, certified organic

Madagascar

This is a highly fragrant essential oil used widely in the cosmetic industry as well as in some medicines, such as for motion sickness. However, it is best known as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as a hormone regulator. It is stimulating to the adrenals and thymus and balancing to other parts of the endocrine system. Ylang ylang can be used topically to relieve the pain of insect bites, lower fevers associated with typhoid and malaria. It blends well with ginger, lavender, and lemon.