26 Oils

Essential Oil Library

Comprehensive profiles with therapeutic properties, safety data, chemistry, dilution rates, and application guidance.

Basil

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

top noteLamiaceae

A clarifying, strengthening herbaceous oil with multiple chemotypes, valued for its antispasmodic, analgesic, and mentally stimulating properties.

analgesicantibacterialantispasmodic+3
Bergamot

Bergamot

Citrus bergamia

top notephototoxicRutaceae

A uniquely floral citrus oil prized for its uplifting yet calming properties, widely used in Earl Grey tea and fine perfumery.

analgesicantibacterialantispasmodic+3
Blood Orange

Blood Orange

Citrus sinensis

top notephototoxicRutaceae

A rich, warm citrus oil with a deeper, more complex aroma than sweet orange, offering cheerful and comforting aromatic benefits.

calmingantispasmodicantiseptic+3
Blue Mallee Eucalyptus

Blue Mallee Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus polybractea

top noteMyrtaceae

Pharmaceutical-grade Australian eucalyptus with exceptionally high 1,8-cineole content; a powerhouse respiratory, antimicrobial, and diagnostic-testing eucalyptus species.

analgesicantibacterialanti inflammatory+7
Citronella

Citronella

Cymbopogon nardus

top notePoaceae

Best known as a natural insect repellent, citronella also offers cleansing, deodorizing, and mildly uplifting aromatic properties.

antibacterialantifungalinsect repellent+3
Clementine

Clementine

Citrus clementina

top noteRutaceae

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.

antisepticcalmingcarminative+4
Combava Petitgrain

Combava Petitgrain

Citrus hystrix

top noteRutaceae

Vibrantly citrus-floral oil from the distinctive double-leaves of the makrut lime, high in citronellal with lemongrass-like brightness and exceptional emotional uplift.

analgesicantibacterialanti inflammatory+6
Cornmint

Cornmint

Mentha arvensis

top noteLamiaceae

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.

analgesicantibacterialanti inflammatory+5
Eucalyptus Citriodora

Eucalyptus Citriodora

Corymbia citriodora

top noteMyrtaceae

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.

analgesicantifungalanti inflammatory+4
Eucalyptus Dives

Eucalyptus Dives

Eucalyptus dives

top noteMyrtaceae

A piperitone-rich eucalyptus with strong mucolytic action, prized for thick bronchial congestion and lymphatic applications, with a distinct mint-eucalyptus aroma.

antimicrobialantisepticdecongestant+3
Eucalyptus Globulus

Eucalyptus Globulus

Eucalyptus globulus

top noteMyrtaceae

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.

analgesicantibacterialanti inflammatory+8
Eucalyptus Radiata

Eucalyptus Radiata

Eucalyptus radiata

top noteMyrtaceae

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.

analgesicantibacterialanti inflammatory+6
Eucalyptus Smithii

Eucalyptus Smithii

Eucalyptus smithii

top noteMyrtaceae

The gentlest cineole-type eucalyptus, traditionally preferred for children and sensitive adults, offering respiratory support with less intensity than globulus or radiata chemotypes.

antimicrobialantisepticdecongestant+3
Grapefruit

Grapefruit

Citrus paradisi

top notephototoxicRutaceae

A bright, energizing citrus oil known for its uplifting aroma and its traditional use in supporting lymphatic circulation and healthy metabolism.

antisepticstimulanttonic+3
Lemon

Lemon

Citrus limon

top notephototoxicRutaceae

One of the most versatile and widely used essential oils, valued for its clean, bright aroma and powerful antibacterial and cleansing properties.

antibacterialantisepticantioxidant+4
Lemongrass

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

top notePoaceae

A vibrant, lemony grass oil with powerful antimicrobial and insect-repelling properties, widely used in natural pest control and muscle pain relief.

analgesicantibacterialantifungal+3
Lemon Myrtle

Lemon Myrtle

Backhousia citriodora

top noteMyrtaceae

Intense citral-rich Australian oil with powerful antimicrobial action, often described as more lemon than lemon; requires strict dilution due to sensitization risk.

antimicrobialantibacterialantifungal+5
Lime

Lime

Citrus aurantiifolia

top notephototoxicRutaceae

A sharp, vibrant citrus oil with a distinctly zesty aroma, commonly used for its energizing and cleansing qualities.

antisepticantiviralantibacterial+3
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang)

Litsea Cubeba (May Chang)

Litsea cubeba

top noteLauraceae

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.

antibacterialantifungalanti inflammatory+5
Mandarin

Mandarin

Citrus reticulata

top noteRutaceae

One of the gentlest citrus oils, widely regarded as safe for children and pregnancy, with a delicately sweet, tangy aroma.

calmingantispasmodiccarminative+3
Orange Bitter

Orange Bitter

Citrus aurantium

top notephototoxicRutaceae

A deeper, more complex citrus oil from the bitter orange tree, offering a richer aroma with slightly more pronounced phototoxicity than sweet orange.

antisepticantispasmodiccarminative+3
Orange Sweet

Orange Sweet

Citrus sinensis

top noteRutaceae

The most widely used essential oil in the world, beloved for its cheerful, warm aroma and gentle, versatile properties suitable for all ages.

calmingantispasmodiccarminative+3
Peppermint

Peppermint

Mentha piperita

top noteLamiaceae

A powerfully cooling and invigorating oil with clinically proven benefits for headaches, nausea, and digestive complaints.

analgesicantibacterialanti inflammatory+5
Spearmint

Spearmint

Mentha spicata

top noteLamiaceae

A gentler, sweeter alternative to peppermint, containing carvone instead of menthol, making it safer for children and sensitive individuals.

antispasmodiccarminativedigestive+3