180 Oils

Essential Oil Library

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

Rose Otto

Rose Otto

Rosa damascena

middle–base noteRosaceae

The "queen of essential oils" — an exquisitely precious oil requiring thousands of petals per drop, renowned for its heart-healing and skin-rejuvenating properties.

anti inflammatoryantisepticantispasmodic+4
Saffron CO2

Saffron CO2

Crocus sativus

middle–base noteIridaceae

Precious supercritical extract of saffron stigmas; golden-spicy, leathery, and honeyed, carrying rare therapeutic compounds like safranal and crocin in minute, potent doses.

antioxidantanti inflammatorycalming+2
Sage

Sage

Salvia officinalis

top–middle noteLamiaceae

A potent herb oil rich in neurotoxic ketones (thujone), requiring extreme caution. Distinguished from the safer clary sage by its stronger medicinal profile.

antibacterialantifungalanti inflammatory+3
Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Santalum album

base noteSantalaceae

One of the most prized and expensive essential oils, renowned for its rich, creamy-woody aroma and its meditative, skin-healing, and emotionally grounding properties.

anti inflammatoryantisepticantispasmodic+4
Saro

Saro

Cinnamosma fragrans

top–middle noteCanellaceae

Also called Mandravasarotra (that which keeps evil away), this Madagascar oil offers potent antiviral, respiratory and immune support with a balanced 1,8-cineole profile.

antiviralantimicrobialexpectorant+5
Scots Pine

Scots Pine

Pinus sylvestris

middle notePinaceae

The classic European pine oil, prized for respiratory support, adrenal toning, and its fresh, bracing forest aroma, requiring fresh oil to avoid sensitization.

antimicrobialantisepticanti inflammatory+5
Siberian Fir

Siberian Fir

Abies sibirica

middle notePinaceae

An ester-rich Russian conifer oil with a soft, sweet-balsamic aroma, offering respiratory support, emotional uplift, and gentle muscular relief at an accessible price.

analgesicantimicrobialantiseptic+5
Spanish Sage

Spanish Sage

Salvia lavandulifolia

top–middle noteLamiaceae

Also known as Lavender Sage, this low-thujone Salvia offers cognitive and memory support with a safer profile than common dalmatian sage, with thujone typically under 0.5%.

tonicantimicrobialantispasmodic+4
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
Spike Lavender

Spike Lavender

Lavandula latifolia

top–middle noteLamiaceae

A camphor-and-cineole-rich lavender species prized for respiratory clearing, mental stimulation, and analgesic applications, offering a sharper, more invigorating profile than true lavender.

analgesicantimicrobialantispasmodic+4
Spikenard

Spikenard

Nardostachys jatamansi

base noteCaprifoliaceae

An ancient, deeply calming essential oil from the Himalayan highlands. Biblically significant, used for spiritual practice, emotional healing, and skin regeneration. Related to valerian.

anti inflammatoryantibacterialantifungal+5
Spruce

Spruce

Picea mariana

middle notePinaceae

A grounding, forest-fresh oil from black spruce needles, valued for adrenal support, muscular relief, and its ability to promote deep, slow breathing.

analgesicanti inflammatoryantiseptic+3
Star Anise

Star Anise

Illicium verum

top–middle noteSchisandraceae

Sweet, licorice-like oil distilled from the star-shaped dried fruit; traditional digestive and respiratory remedy dominated by trans-anethole, sharing safety concerns with aniseed.

antibacterialantifungalantispasmodic+4
Sugandha Kokila

Sugandha Kokila

Cinnamomum glaucescens

middle noteLauraceae

Warming Nepalese berry oil with a spicy-floral character, used for respiratory support and muscular aches; unusually gentle member of the Cinnamomum genus.

analgesicantibacterialanti inflammatory+4
Sweet Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram

Origanum majorana

middle noteLamiaceae

A warming, comforting herb oil with deeply calming properties, traditionally used for grief, loneliness, and muscular pain relief.

analgesicantispasmodiccalming+4
Tagetes (Marigold)

Tagetes (Marigold)

Tagetes minuta

top–middle notephototoxicAsteraceae

A powerfully medicinal oil from the African marigold — NOT the common garden marigold (Calendula). Contains tagetone and is PHOTOTOXIC. Excellent for skin tags, warts, calluses, bunions, and fungal infections. Use with strict safety precautions.

antibacterialantifungalanti inflammatory+5
Tangerine

Tangerine

Citrus reticulata

top noteRutaceae

A sweet, gentle citrus oil closely related to mandarin, prized for its soothing and cheering qualities and safety for sensitive populations.

calmingsedativeantispasmodic+3
Tarragon

Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

top–middle noteAsteraceae

A potent antispasmodic oil with a distinctive anise aroma, primarily used for digestive and muscular spasms but requiring caution due to high estragole content.

antispasmodicanti inflammatorycarminative+2
Tea Tree

Tea Tree

Melaleuca alternifolia

top–middle noteMyrtaceae

One of the most researched and versatile antimicrobial oils, a first-aid staple for cuts, infections, acne, and fungal conditions.

antibacterialantifungalantimicrobial+4
Thyme

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

top–middle noteLamiaceae

A potent antimicrobial oil with several chemotypes ranging from gentle (ct. linalool) to aggressive (ct. thymol), extensively used for immune and respiratory support.

antibacterialantifungalantimicrobial+4
Thyme ct. Linalool

Thyme ct. Linalool

Thymus vulgaris

middle noteLamiaceae

The gentlest thyme chemotype, rich in linalool, offering broad-spectrum antimicrobial action suitable for children, elderly, and sensitive skin without the harshness of phenolic thymes.

antibacterialantifungalantiviral+4
Thyme ct. Thymol

Thyme ct. Thymol

Thymus vulgaris

middle noteLamiaceae

The classic phenolic red thyme, a potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial reserved for acute infections, requiring careful dilution due to significant skin and mucosal irritation risks.

antibacterialantifungalantiviral+5
Tobacco Absolute

Tobacco Absolute

Nicotiana tabacum

base noteSolanaceae

Rich solvent-extracted absolute of cured tobacco leaf; prized perfumery base for warm, leathery, hay-like depth with cautious topical use due to nicotine traces.

calminggrounding
Tolu Balsam

Tolu Balsam

Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum

base noteFabaceae

Sweet balsamic oil from the same genus as Peru balsam, prized for respiratory support and perfumery; softer aromatic profile with a lower sensitization risk.

expectorantantisepticcicatrizant+3