Essential Oil Library
Comprehensive profiles with therapeutic properties, safety data, chemistry, dilution rates, and application guidance.
Galbanum
Ferula galbaniflua
Intensely green resinous oil from a Persian umbellifer, a perfumery classic mentioned in the biblical holy incense, prized for its vivid forest-floor character.
Gardenia Absolute
Gardenia jasminoides
Rare and luxurious absolute from the creamy-white blossoms of gardenia; rich, tropical, and narcotic, among the most precious natural floral extracts available.
Geranium
Pelargonium graveolens
A beautifully balanced floral-green oil renowned for its hormone-balancing, skin-healing, and emotionally stabilizing properties.
German Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
A deeply anti-inflammatory oil distinguished by its intense blue color from chamazulene, particularly effective for skin conditions and allergic reactions.
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
A warm, spicy oil with outstanding digestive and anti-nausea properties, widely used for muscular pain, poor circulation, and emotional warmth.
Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Steam-distilled from flowering tops, Goldenrod offers a bright herbaceous aroma and is renowned for supporting urinary, kidney, and cardiovascular systems.
Grapefruit
Citrus paradisi
A bright, energizing citrus oil known for its uplifting aroma and its traditional use in supporting lymphatic circulation and healthy metabolism.
Hay Absolute
Hierochloe odorata
Classical French perfumery absolute extracted from sweet hay grasses; coumarin-rich, offering warm, dry, vanilla-like sweetness and rustic nostalgia in compositions.
Helichrysum
Helichrysum italicum
One of the most prized healing oils in aromatherapy, renowned for its exceptional ability to reduce bruising, scarring, and inflammation.
Hemlock Spruce
Tsuga canadensis
A gentle, ester-rich coniferous oil from the Eastern hemlock, offering respiratory support and deep spiritual grounding with a soft, approachable forest aroma.
Ho Wood
Cinnamomum camphora ct. linalool
A gentle, floral-woody oil and sustainable alternative to Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) which is endangered. Rich in linalool, making it exceptionally calming and skin-safe. Same tree species as camphor and ravintsara, different chemotype.
Hyacinth Absolute
Hyacinthus orientalis
Precious solvent-extracted absolute from Dutch hyacinth blooms; strikingly green, indolic, and floral, capturing the fresh vibrancy of early spring gardens.
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
A potent respiratory oil rich in neurotoxic ketones (pinocamphone), requiring strict safety precautions. Effective for respiratory and circulatory support.
Hyssop Decumbens
Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens
A safer chemotype of Hyssop distinguished by very low pinocamphone and high linalool, making it suitable for respiratory support without the neurotoxicity of standard hyssop.
Inula
Inula graveolens
A powerful mucolytic essential oil considered one of the best for breaking up deep, stuck mucus. Used in French clinical aromatherapy for chronic bronchitis and sinusitis. Not to be confused with Inula helenium (elecampane) which has different chemistry.
Japanese Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Sacred Japanese cypress wood oil central to the shinrin-yoku forest-bathing tradition; calming, grounding, and immune-supportive with a clean, resinous wood profile.
Jasmine
Jasminum grandiflorum
An exquisitely rich floral absolute prized for its intoxicating fragrance and its traditional use for emotional healing, confidence, and sensuality.
Jasmine Absolute
Jasminum sambac
Jasminum sambac — the "Arabian Jasmine" — produces a richer, sweeter, more tea-like absolute than J. grandiflorum. The jasmine used in jasmine tea and leis. Euphoric, deeply sensual, and emotionally liberating.
Juniper Berry
Juniperus communis
A clean, forest-scented oil from juniper berries, traditionally used for detoxification, urinary support, and energetic cleansing and protection.
Kanuka
Kunzea ericoides
The sister plant of Manuka, native to New Zealand. While Manuka excels against Gram-positive bacteria, Kanuka is superior against Gram-negative bacteria. Anti-inflammatory and gentle on the skin.
Katrafay
Cedrelopsis grevei
Sesquiterpene-rich Malagasy bark oil traditionally used for fatigue, muscular pain and convalescence; powerfully anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
Kunzea
Kunzea ambigua
A Tasmanian native oil gaining recognition for exceptional anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Called "the aspirin of the bush" by locals. Gentle yet powerful, particularly for muscular and joint pain.
Lavandin Grosso
Lavandula x intermedia
A hybrid between true lavender and spike lavender, offering a higher-yield, more affordable option with stronger camphor notes, suited to respiratory and muscular applications.
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
The most versatile and widely studied essential oil, renowned for its calming, balancing, and skin-healing properties across all ages.
