Essential Oil Library
Comprehensive profiles with therapeutic properties, safety data, chemistry, dilution rates, and application guidance.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
A clarifying, strengthening herbaceous oil with multiple chemotypes, valued for its antispasmodic, analgesic, and mentally stimulating properties.
Bergamot
Citrus bergamia
A uniquely floral citrus oil prized for its uplifting yet calming properties, widely used in Earl Grey tea and fine perfumery.
Blood Orange
Citrus sinensis
A rich, warm citrus oil with a deeper, more complex aroma than sweet orange, offering cheerful and comforting aromatic benefits.
Blue Mallee Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus polybractea
Pharmaceutical-grade Australian eucalyptus with exceptionally high 1,8-cineole content; a powerhouse respiratory, antimicrobial, and diagnostic-testing eucalyptus species.
Citronella
Cymbopogon nardus
Best known as a natural insect repellent, citronella also offers cleansing, deodorizing, and mildly uplifting aromatic properties.
Clementine
Citrus clementina
A sweet, gentle citrus oil that is softer and less sharp than orange or lemon. One of the best citrus oils for children due to its mild nature. Uplifting, cheerful, and comforting with excellent safety profile.
Combava Petitgrain
Citrus hystrix
Vibrantly citrus-floral oil from the distinctive double-leaves of the makrut lime, high in citronellal with lemongrass-like brightness and exceptional emotional uplift.
Cornmint
Mentha arvensis
The primary commercial source of natural menthol — contains more menthol than peppermint. Used extensively in industry and as a cheaper alternative to peppermint. Very cooling and analgesic but requires care due to high menthol content.
Eucalyptus Citriodora
Corymbia citriodora
A citronellal-rich eucalyptus species noted for powerful insect-repellent action, anti-inflammatory benefits, and a fresh lemony aroma distinctly different from the cineole eucalyptuses.
Eucalyptus Dives
Eucalyptus dives
A piperitone-rich eucalyptus with strong mucolytic action, prized for thick bronchial congestion and lymphatic applications, with a distinct mint-eucalyptus aroma.
Eucalyptus Globulus
Eucalyptus globulus
The classic medicinal eucalyptus — a powerhouse for respiratory support and the dominant species in commercial eucalyptus oil. Strong and camphoraceous, it is the gold standard for clearing congestion.
Eucalyptus Radiata
Eucalyptus radiata
The gentler, more versatile eucalyptus species preferred by many aromatherapists. Slightly sweeter and less harsh than E. globulus with a broader safety profile, making it better suited for children and sensitive individuals.
Eucalyptus Smithii
Eucalyptus smithii
The gentlest cineole-type eucalyptus, traditionally preferred for children and sensitive adults, offering respiratory support with less intensity than globulus or radiata chemotypes.
Grapefruit
Citrus paradisi
A bright, energizing citrus oil known for its uplifting aroma and its traditional use in supporting lymphatic circulation and healthy metabolism.
Lemon
Citrus limon
One of the most versatile and widely used essential oils, valued for its clean, bright aroma and powerful antibacterial and cleansing properties.
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
A vibrant, lemony grass oil with powerful antimicrobial and insect-repelling properties, widely used in natural pest control and muscle pain relief.
Lemon Myrtle
Backhousia citriodora
Intense citral-rich Australian oil with powerful antimicrobial action, often described as more lemon than lemon; requires strict dilution due to sensitization risk.
Lime
Citrus aurantiifolia
A sharp, vibrant citrus oil with a distinctly zesty aroma, commonly used for its energizing and cleansing qualities.
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang)
Litsea cubeba
A bright, uplifting essential oil with a fresh lemony aroma. Nicknamed "May Chang," it is a versatile oil for mood support, skin care, and respiratory health. An excellent alternative to lemongrass with less skin irritation potential.
Mandarin
Citrus reticulata
One of the gentlest citrus oils, widely regarded as safe for children and pregnancy, with a delicately sweet, tangy aroma.
Orange Bitter
Citrus aurantium
A deeper, more complex citrus oil from the bitter orange tree, offering a richer aroma with slightly more pronounced phototoxicity than sweet orange.
Orange Sweet
Citrus sinensis
The most widely used essential oil in the world, beloved for its cheerful, warm aroma and gentle, versatile properties suitable for all ages.
Peppermint
Mentha piperita
A powerfully cooling and invigorating oil with clinically proven benefits for headaches, nausea, and digestive complaints.
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
A gentler, sweeter alternative to peppermint, containing carvone instead of menthol, making it safer for children and sensitive individuals.
