180 Oils

Essential Oil Library

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

Cajeput

Cajeput

Melaleuca cajuputi

top–middle noteMyrtaceae

A medicinal tea tree relative with strong decongestant and analgesic properties. Widely used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine for respiratory complaints, muscle pain, and infections.

analgesicantibacterialantimicrobial+6
Camphor White

Camphor White

Cinnamomum camphora

top–middle noteLauraceae

A powerful, stimulating essential oil with strong medicinal properties. ONLY the WHITE fraction is safe for aromatherapy — brown and yellow camphor contain safrole (carcinogen). Neurotoxic at high doses; avoid with epilepsy and in young children.

analgesicanti inflammatoryantimicrobial+6
Cape Chamomile

Cape Chamomile

Eriocephalus punctulatus

middle noteAsteraceae

Rare South African chamomile with a soft blue hue from chamazulene and fruity-floral ester-rich chemistry; exquisitely gentle for anxiety and skin.

calmingsedativeanti inflammatory+5
Caraway Seed

Caraway Seed

Carum carvi

middle noteApiaceae

Warm, sweetly spicy seed oil dominated by carvone, long valued as a premier digestive, carminative, and antispasmodic for the gut.

digestivecarminativeantispasmodic+3
Cardamom

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

middle noteZingiberaceae

A sweet, warm spice oil with exceptional digestive properties, one of the safer spice oils, widely used in Ayurvedic medicine.

antispasmodiccarminativedigestive+4
Carnation Absolute

Carnation Absolute

Dianthus caryophyllus

middle–base noteCaryophyllaceae

Rich spicy-floral absolute from cultivated carnations, a classic perfumery material prized for its honeyed clove-like warmth and distinctive romantic character.

analgesicantimicrobialantiseptic+5
Carrot Seed

Carrot Seed

Daucus carota

middle–base noteApiaceae

A highly prized skincare essential oil with remarkable cell-regenerating properties. Excellent for mature, dry, and damaged skin. Detoxifying and restorative with a warm, earthy aroma.

anti inflammatoryantioxidantantiseptic+4
Cassia

Cassia

Cinnamomum cassia

middle–base noteLauraceae

Intensely hot, spicy-sweet bark oil from Chinese cinnamon, closely related to true cinnamon but richer in cinnamaldehyde, making it a powerful but hazardous dermal sensitizer.

antibacterialantifungalantimicrobial+5
Cassie Absolute

Cassie Absolute

Acacia farnesiana

middle–base noteFabaceae

Precious absolute from the golden blossoms of sweet acacia; powdery-violet, warm-floral, and subtly spicy, a classical French and Egyptian perfumery treasure.

calmingsedativeuplifting
Catnip

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

top–middle noteLamiaceae

Far more than a cat attractant — catnip essential oil is a powerful insect repellent (shown to be 10x more effective than DEET in studies), plus a gentle sedative and antispasmodic for human use.

anti inflammatoryantispasmodiccalming+6
Cedarwood Atlas

Cedarwood Atlas

Cedrus atlantica

base notePinaceae

A warm, grounding wood oil with calming and skin-healing properties, traditionally used for meditation, respiratory support, and hair care.

anti inflammatoryantisepticcalming+3
Cedarwood Himalayan

Cedarwood Himalayan

Cedrus deodara

base notePinaceae

Rich balsamic wood oil from the sacred deodar cedar of the Himalayas; lymphatic, grounding and treasured in Ayurveda for respiratory and meditative use.

groundinganti inflammatorysedative+5
Cedarwood Virginia

Cedarwood Virginia

Juniperus virginiana

base noteCupressaceae

American Eastern Red Cedar heartwood oil, valued for grounding effect, insect repellent action and cedrol-rich chemistry. A true juniper, not a cedar botanically.

groundinginsect repellentsedative+5
Celery Seed

Celery Seed

Apium graveolens

middle–base noteApiaceae

Warm, spicy seed oil prized for its detoxifying, diuretic, and liver-supportive actions, traditionally used for rheumatic pain and urinary congestion.

diureticdigestivecarminative+4
Champaca

Champaca

Michelia champaca

middle–base noteMagnoliaceae

An exquisitely fragrant floral absolute treasured in Indian perfumery and spiritual traditions. The "Joy Perfume" flower — rich, exotic, and deeply sensual. One of the most complex floral scents in nature.

anti inflammatorycalmingnervine+2
Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamomum verum

middle–base noteLauraceae

A powerful, intensely warming spice oil with potent antimicrobial properties but significant skin sensitization risk, requiring extremely low dilutions.

antibacterialantifungalantimicrobial+4
Cinnamon Leaf

Cinnamon Leaf

Cinnamomum verum

middle noteLauraceae

A safer alternative to cinnamon bark oil, still warm and spicy but with eugenol as its primary constituent rather than cinnamaldehyde, allowing higher dilutions.

antibacterialantifungalantimicrobial+3
Cistus (Rock Rose)

Cistus (Rock Rose)

Cistus ladanifer

middle–base noteCistaceae

An ancient Biblical oil (labdanum) known for exceptional wound healing and anti-aging properties. One of the best oils for stopping bleeding. Warm, amber, honey-like aroma. Rich in complex chemistry with remarkable skin-rejuvenating effects.

anti inflammatoryantimicrobialantiseptic+5
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
Clary Sage

Clary Sage

Salvia sclarea

top–middle noteLamiaceae

A deeply relaxing and hormone-balancing oil, distinct from common sage, widely used for menstrual support, stress relief, and creative inspiration.

antispasmodiccalmingsedative+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
Clove Bud

Clove Bud

Syzygium aromaticum

middle–base noteMyrtaceae

A potent, warming spice oil famous for dental pain relief, with powerful antimicrobial properties but requiring careful dilution due to high eugenol content.

analgesicantibacterialantifungal+4
Coffee

Coffee

Coffea arabica

middle–base noteRubiaceae

A CO2 extract capturing the rich, complex aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Used in skincare for cellulite, dark circles, and anti-aging formulations.

anti inflammatoryantioxidantstimulant+2
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