180 Oils

Essential Oil Library

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

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
Linden Blossom Absolute

Linden Blossom Absolute

Tilia cordata

middle–base noteMalvaceae

Exceptionally rare precious floral absolute from tiny linden blossoms, offering an ethereal honeyed-green character treasured by natural perfumers and emotional aromatherapy.

analgesicanti inflammatoryantispasmodic+4
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
Lotus

Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera

middle–base noteNelumbonaceae

A sacred, exceptionally rare floral absolute from the revered lotus flower. Central to Hindu, Buddhist, and Egyptian spiritual traditions. One of the most expensive aromatics available. Deeply meditative and heart-opening.

calmingnervinesedative+2
Magnolia

Magnolia

Magnolia champaca

middle noteMagnoliaceae

A precious floral essential oil with calming, anti-anxiety, and skin-supporting properties. Contains high levels of linalool, making it gentle and well-tolerated. Used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

anti inflammatoryantibacterialcalming+4
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
Manuka

Manuka

Leptospermum scoparium

middle–base noteMyrtaceae

From the same plant that produces famous Manuka honey. An extraordinarily powerful antimicrobial essential oil — shown to be more effective against Gram-positive bacteria than tea tree oil. Excellent for skin conditions and wound care.

antibacterialantifungalanti inflammatory+5
Marjoram Spanish

Marjoram Spanish

Thymus mastichina

top–middle noteLamiaceae

Not a true marjoram but a species of thyme — also called "mastic thyme." Rich in 1,8-cineole with strong respiratory support properties. Gentler than thyme but more medicinal than sweet marjoram.

analgesicantibacterialantimicrobial+5
Mastic

Mastic

Pistacia lentiscus

middle noteAnacardiaceae

Pine-fresh resinous oil from the mastic tree cultivated only on Chios island, with protected designation of origin status and traditional digestive wound-healing applications.

antibacterialantifungalanti inflammatory+7
Melissa (Lemon Balm)

Melissa (Lemon Balm)

Melissa officinalis

middle noteLamiaceae

One of the most expensive essential oils due to extremely low yield. Known as "liquid gold" in aromatherapy for its powerful calming, antiviral, and heart-supporting properties. Often adulterated — source carefully.

antiviralcalminganti inflammatory+7
Mimosa

Mimosa

Acacia dealbata

middle–base noteFabaceae

A gentle, powdery floral absolute with a comforting, honey-like warmth. Known as the "sensitive plant" for its emotional healing properties. Excellent for calming anxiety, hypersensitivity, and emotional overwhelm.

anti inflammatoryantisepticcalming+2
Moroccan Chamomile

Moroccan Chamomile

Cladanthus mixtus

middle noteAsteraceae

Also known as Ormenis multicaulis, this is botanically distinct from Roman and German chamomiles; warm herbaceous oil useful for stress, migraine and skin.

calmingsedativeantispasmodic+5
Myrrh

Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

base noteBurseraceae

An ancient healing resin oil with exceptional wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, traditionally paired with frankincense for spiritual and medicinal use.

anti inflammatoryantimicrobialantiseptic+3
Myrtle

Myrtle

Myrtus communis

middle noteMyrtaceae

A gentle, family-friendly respiratory oil that is safer than eucalyptus for children and the elderly. The "green myrtle" (1,8-cineole type) supports breathing, while "red myrtle" (myrtenyl acetate type) is more calming.

antibacterialantisepticantispasmodic+4
Nagarmotha

Nagarmotha

Cyperus scariosus

base noteCyperaceae

Also called Cypriol, this classical Indian attar and dhoop base is a deeply grounding lymphatic and anti-inflammatory oil with exceptional perfumery value.

anti inflammatorygroundingantispasmodic+5
Narcissus Absolute

Narcissus Absolute

Narcissus poeticus

middle–base noteAmaryllidaceae

Classical French perfumery treasure from wild narcissus blossoms of the Auvergne; intensely green, hay-floral, and narcotic, with mesmerizing complexity.

calmingsedativeuplifting
Neroli

Neroli

Citrus aurantium var. amara

middle noteRutaceae

A precious floral oil distilled from bitter orange blossoms, revered for its profound calming and skin-regenerating properties.

calmingsedativecicatrizant+3
Niaouli

Niaouli

Melaleuca quinquenervia

top–middle noteMyrtaceae

A gentle yet effective member of the tea tree family. Rich in 1,8-cineole with powerful antimicrobial and respiratory support properties. Softer and better tolerated than eucalyptus for sensitive individuals.

antibacterialantiviralantiseptic+5
Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

middle noteMyristicaceae

A warm, sweet spice oil with notable analgesic and digestive properties, requiring moderation due to myristicin content which can be neurotoxic in excess.

analgesicanti inflammatoryantispasmodic+3
Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Evernia prunastri

base noteParmeliaceae

A rich, complex absolute extracted from tree lichen. Prized in perfumery as a fixative with a deep, forest-like aroma. Known skin sensitizer — use at very low concentrations per IFRA guidelines.

antisepticgroundingcalming
Opoponax

Opoponax

Commiphora guidottii

base noteBurseraceae

Sweet balsamic resinous oil from the Commiphora tree, often called sweet myrrh, prized in perfumery and ancient incense traditions for its warm honeyed character.

antisepticanti inflammatoryantispasmodic+4