180 Oils

Essential Oil Library

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

Copaiba

Copaiba

Copaifera officinalis

middle–base noteFabaceae

A gentle, balsamic resin oil exceptionally rich in beta-caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene with remarkable anti-inflammatory properties that interacts with the endocannabinoid system.

analgesicanti inflammatoryantibacterial+3
Coriander

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

top–middle noteApiaceae

A sweet, warm, slightly woody spice oil from coriander seeds, valued for its gentle digestive, analgesic, and emotionally comforting properties.

analgesicantispasmodiccarminative+3
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
Cryptomeria (Sugi)

Cryptomeria (Sugi)

Cryptomeria japonica

middle–base noteCupressaceae

Traditional Japanese cedar wood oil known as sugi, central to shrine architecture and forest bathing; calming, respiratory-supportive, and rich in elemol.

antibacterialanti inflammatoryantimicrobial+6
Cubeb

Cubeb

Piper cubeba

top–middle notePiperaceae

Spicy-peppery oil from dried Indonesian cubeb berries, historically valued as a urinary and respiratory antimicrobial with a rich, complex aromatic profile.

antibacterialanti inflammatoryantimicrobial+7
Cumin

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

middle notephototoxicApiaceae

A warm, distinctive spice oil primarily used for digestive support, with notable phototoxic properties requiring careful topical use.

analgesicantispasmodiccarminative+3
Cypress

Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

middle noteCupressaceae

A fresh, woody-green oil traditionally used for circulatory support, respiratory health, and emotional transition, associated with eternity and transformation.

antisepticantispasmodicdecongestant+3
Davana

Davana

Artemisia pallens

middle–base noteAsteraceae

A unique Indian essential oil with the remarkable ability to smell differently on each person — it reacts with individual body chemistry. Sacred in Hindu worship, offered to Shiva. Warm, fruity, and complex.

antibacterialanti inflammatoryantiviral+4
Dill

Dill

Anethum graveolens

top–middle noteApiaceae

A gentle, warm herbaceous oil primarily used for digestive support and colic relief, with a milder safety profile than fennel.

antispasmodiccarminativedigestive+2
Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

top–middle notePinaceae

A bright, fresh Pacific Northwest conifer oil capturing the classic evergreen forest aroma, valued for respiratory support and uplifting grounding atmospheres.

antimicrobialantisepticanti inflammatory+4
Elemi

Elemi

Canarium luzonicum

top–middle noteBurseraceae

A fresh, citrusy resin oil from the same family as frankincense and myrrh, used for skin healing, respiratory support, and spiritual centering.

analgesicanti inflammatoryantiseptic+3
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
Fennel

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

top–middle noteApiaceae

A sweet, anise-scented oil traditionally used for digestive support, hormonal balance, and respiratory health. Requires caution due to estragole content.

antispasmodiccarminativedigestive+3
Fir Needle

Fir Needle

Abies sibirica

top–middle notePinaceae

A fresh, forest-green oil with excellent respiratory and muscular support, evoking the clean air of northern coniferous forests.

analgesicanti inflammatoryantiseptic+3
Fragonia

Fragonia

Agonis fragrans

middle noteMyrtaceae

Rare Australian oil trademarked by Paperbark Co. with a near-perfect 1:1:1 ratio of oxides, monoterpenes and monoterpenols, supporting emotional balance and immune function.

antimicrobialanti inflammatoryexpectorant+4
Frangipani

Frangipani

Plumeria alba

middle–base noteApocynaceae

An exquisite tropical floral absolute with an intoxicating, sweet aroma. Sacred in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, frangipani (plumeria) represents devotion, beauty, and immortality. Extremely expensive and often adulterated.

anti inflammatorycalmingnervine+1
Frankincense

Frankincense

Boswellia carterii

base noteBurseraceae

One of the most ancient and revered aromatic resins, prized for its meditative, skin-rejuvenating, and immune-supporting properties.

anti inflammatoryantisepticcicatrizant+4
Frankincense Frereana

Frankincense Frereana

Boswellia frereana

base noteBurseraceae

Rare Somalian Maydi frankincense, traditionally chewed as natural gum; lacks boswellic acids but offers refined bright resinous character valued in perfumery and meditation.

anti inflammatoryimmunostimulantcicatrizant+5
Frankincense Sacra

Frankincense Sacra

Boswellia sacra

base noteBurseraceae

The legendary sacred frankincense of Arabia, prized since antiquity; alpha-pinene dominant with exceptional meditative, immune and skin-regenerating properties.

anti inflammatoryimmunostimulantcicatrizant+6
Frankincense Serrata

Frankincense Serrata

Boswellia serrata

base noteBurseraceae

Indian frankincense (Salai) with the strongest anti-inflammatory reputation of the boswellia species; high in alpha-thujene and widely used in Ayurveda.

anti inflammatoryanalgesicimmunostimulant+5