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The information provided about the use of our oils comes from traditional knowledge and also from the increasing body of research based evidence now available or as results of commissioned research conducted on oils from our supplier plantations. The information in the 'Uses' section is about how generations of people the world over have used these oils, and is given as general interest and is not in any way to be taken as advice; medical, therapeutic or otherwise.
Our oils have not been listed by the Aust TGA or the US FDA, although in some cases the same oils from our supplier plantations, such as Tee Tree, Eucalyptus, Fragonia and Kunzia have been listed.
We make no claim of any therapeutic nature about our oils.
Our oils are 100% pure and of the highest quality, they are highly concentrated, meaning, they are strong and may cause skin irritation if directly applied. It may be advisable to dilute for use; test and see.
We do advise that you seek the advice of a suitable qualified practitioner, usually an Aroma therapist or Naturopath about the appropriate use of essential oils. Finally, we wish you many hours of soothing enjoyment from our beautiful oils - 'from nature to you.'
Common to the semi-arid interior of New South Wales and Bendigo in Victoria, Australia, this evergreen multi-stemmed shrub grows up to 8 m high. It flowers from March to June; and sometimes again in September. The blossoms occur in leaf fork clusters.
Uses:
Relieves head. Helpful for easing muscle discomfort. Inhale in combination with other essential oils. An excellent oil for a room diffuser.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water.
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Eucalyptus polybractea CT cineole
Oil Characteristics:
A colorless, non-viscous, intensely smelling camphorous odor (7 on a scale of 1-10) with a bitter vegetable taste. Typical 1-8 cineole/eucalyptol aroma.
Chemical Characteristics:
90 - 96% cineole Trace of a-pinene, b-pinene, sabenine, limonene, p-cymene, terpenine-4-ol.
Chemical Profile:
90 - 96% cineole Trace of a-pinene, b-pinene, sabenine, limonene, p-cymene, terpenine-4-ol.
Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity - 0.9209 Refractive Index - 1.4589 Optical Rotation - +1.1
Production Method:
Steam Distillation - Leaves
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.
Pepper grows as a woody, climbing and flowering vine that can reach up to five meters. The oil is extracted from the pepper plant's un-ripened red berries.
Uses:
This oil's warming action is used to relieve aches, pains and stiffness associated with sprains and muscular strains. It stimulates the appetite, circulation and metabolism.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water.
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Piper nigrum The word pepper originates from the Latin piper which in turn comes from the Sanskrit pippali.
Oil Characteristics:
Clear to turquoise-blue in color, it has a thin consistency. In perfumery, it is a middle note and the scent is spicy, sharp and reminiscent of freshly ground pepper.
Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity @ 0.873 to 0.916 Refractive Index @ 20° = 1.480 to 1.499 Optical Rotation- -10° 0' to 3° 0'
Production Method:
Steam Distillation- Berries
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.
Fragrant Sandalwood Tree. A small evergreen tree found throughout the southern half of Western Australia with rough and fibrous bark and dark brown heartwood. It grows approximately 20ft. high with a trunk diameter of 6-10 in. Wild harvested under Management of Forest Products Commission of Western Australia.
Uses:
Useful for many conditions. Sandalwood Oil has a long and ancient use in sexual and erotic rituals and practices. Sandalwood is a fixative and is used in many perfumes.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water. Mix with other oils or water for use as hydrosol spray for car and home
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Santalum spicatum R. Br. (Sandalwood and the size of a head of a grain)
Oil Characteristics:
A colorless to yellow oil, clear, viscous, mid-intensity odor (5 on a scale of 1-10), the scent has a predominant floral and woody note, with back notes of fruit, citrus and spice. The taste is a bit bitter and sour.
Chemical Characteristics:
9-12% pre- a-santalol compounds, 20-40% a & b santalol, 17-30% bergamatol-like compounds, 4-10% a-bisabolol, 4-10% farnesol
Chemical Profile:
9-12% pre- a-santalol compounds, 20-40% a & b santalol, 17-30% bergamatol-like compounds, 4-10% a-bisabolol, 4-10% farnesol
Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity - 0.945 - 0.980, Refractive Index - 1.498 - 1.518, Optical Rotation - +4.0 to -12.0
Production Method:
Steam-Distilled - Wood & Bark
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.
Studies have found that anise myrtle has outstanding antioxidant activity, as
well as containing lutein, folate, vitamin E and vitamin C.
Anise myrtle has also been found to have exceptional quantities of the
compound anethole, which gives the leaf its aniseed flavour and aroma.
Trans-anethole rich herbs have traditional uses in treating conditions
such as anorexia and reflux and to help settle intestinal cramps, colic and
flatulence. (c) Rural industries R&D corporation.
Uses:
Rich in anti oxidants with high levels of magnesium and also lutein, folate, vitamin E and vitamin C.
It has the ability to mask unpleasant odours from other foods, has been shown to have anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties.
Directions:
Use in oil vaporizer, a few drops in food as flavour or to mask unpleasant odours.
Production Method:
Steam distilled
Warnings:
May be a skin irritant, test before use. Keep away from children.
Uses:
The properties of Frankincense Oil provide many benefits
Practitioners of aromatherapy use frankincense in both essential oil and incense form. The aroma of frankincense is soothing and can help to calm the mind and relieve stress. A person can add a few drops of frankincense essential oil to the bath or burn the incense to enjoy the pleasant scent. In aromatherapy, practitioners use frankincense to clear the head as well as rejuvenate the mind and body.
Frankincense oil is sometimes an ingredient in creams or lotions. It is beneficial for normal and oily skin tones while rejuvenating dry or aging skin. It can help clear the skin.
The aromatic steam of Frankincense, helps make breathing easier. Frankincense oil works as a massage oil to relieve the pain and stiffness of aching muscles and increase blood flow. The oil can also be massaged into the temples and neck to relieve tension.
Frankincense Oil blends well with Lime, Lemon, Orange and other Citrus oils as well as Benzoin, Bergamot, Lavender, Myrrh, Pine and Sandalwood oil.
Directions:
Use in oil Vaporizer.
Do not take internally unless under the strict supervision of a suitably qualified healthcare practitioner.
Apply to wrists and neck as a perfume, check for skin sensitivity first.
In Ayurvedic medicine Indian frankincense resin (Boswellia serrata), commonly referred to as dhoop,has been used for hundreds of years for treating arthritis, healing wounds, strengthening the female hormone system, and purifying the atmosphere from undesirable germs. In Indian culture, it is suggested that burning frankincense everyday in the house brings good health. Our Frankincense is caterii from Somaliland is certified organic. Some say the carterii variety is more desirable, being cleaner and fresher and having a smoother aroma.
Uses:
Frankinsence essential oil uses
Frankincense is one of the oils that can really calm and soothe the whole body and mind. It clears the lungs and acts as a skin tonic.
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, frankincense can be used for coughs and voice loss, as well as to calm the mind, reduce anxiety and cultivating internal peace and placing past obsessive states into perspective.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Frankincense oil can be used in a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath for chilliness, exhaustion, nightmares, mucus congestion. It also has a good astringent effect on the skin and perks up older more mature skin.
Creams and lotions
Frankincense oil can be added to a base cream or lotion to help with general skin tone and condition while reducing oily skin, rejuvenating more mature skin.
For cracked skin and bed sores, apply gently (suitably diluted) directly on to affected areas or use as a compress.
Frankincense is also used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Frankincense essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the dry resin. Some of the smell of the frankincense smoke is due to the products of pyrolysis.
Burning frankincense repels mosquitos and thus helps protect people and animals from mosquito-borne illnesses.
Directions:
Use in an oil burner.
Oil Characteristics:
The essential oil of frankincense is produced by steam distillation of the tree resin. The oils chemical components are 75% monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenoles, sesquiterpenols, and ketones. It has a good balsamic and sweet fragrance.
Olibanum (Frankincense) is characterized by a balsamic-spicy, slightly lemon, and typical fragrance of incense, with a slightly conifer-like undertone.Â
Chemical Characteristics:
These are some of the chemical compounds present in frankincense:
acid resin (56 per cent), soluble in alcohol and having the formula C20H32O4
gum (similar to gum arabic) 30–36%
3-acetyl-beta-boswellic acid (Boswellia sacra)
alpha-boswellic acid (Boswellia sacra)
4-O-methyl-glucuronic acid (Boswellia sacra)
incensole acetate
phellandrene
Chemical Profile:
These are some of the chemical compounds present in frankincense:
acid resin (56 per cent), soluble in alcohol and having the formula C20H32O4
gum (similar to gum arabic) 30–36%
3-acetyl-beta-boswellic acid (Boswellia sacra)
alpha-boswellic acid (Boswellia sacra)
4-O-methyl-glucuronic acid (Boswellia sacra)
incensole acetate
phellandrene
Warnings:
Not to be taken.
Keep out of reach of Children
Uses:
Indigenous Australians have long used lemon myrtle, both in cuisine and as a healing plant. The oil has a high citral purity; typically higher than lemongrass. It is also considered to have a cleaner and sweeter aroma than comparable sources of citral
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water.
Possible skin irritant; This oil is very strong, dilute before use.
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY
Botanical Name:
Backhousia citriodora (common names lemon myrtle, lemon scented myrtle, lemon scented ironwood) is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, genus Backhousia. It is endemic to subtropical rainforests of central and south-eastern Queensland, Australia, with a natural distribution from Mackay to Brisbane. Other common names are sweet verbena tree, sweet verbena myrtle, lemon scented verbena, and lemon scented backhousia.
Oil Characteristics:
A crisp lemon scented oil, rich in citral, excellent as a food flavour and a powerful anti microbal
Chemical Characteristics:
B.citriodora has two essential oil chemotypes: The citral chemotype is more prevalent and is cultivated in Australia for flavouring and essential oil. Citral as an isolate in steam distilled lemon myrtle oil is typically 90
Chemical Profile:
B.citriodora has two essential oil chemotypes: The citral chemotype is more prevalent and is cultivated in Australia for flavouring and essential oil. Citral as an isolate in steam distilled lemon myrtle oil is typically 90
Production Method:
Steam Distillation
Warnings:
* Avoid eye area
* Do not apply neat/undiluted to skin
* Do not take internally
* Keep out of reach of children
* Not for use during pregnancy/infancy
* When in doubt, consult a Registered Aromatherapy Practitioner
Uses:
The scent has a calming effect which may aid in relaxation and the reduction of anxiety.
Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water.
Possible skin irritant; Test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use.
Oil Characteristics:
The primary components of lavender oil are linalool (51%) and linalyl acetate (35%). Other components include _-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis- and trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate.
Production Method:
Steam distilled
Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.
Frankincense was an important trade item for many cultures, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, Babylonians and Assyrians. The Babylonians, Assyrians and Egyptians burned frankincense in their temples as an offering to the gods during religious rites. The ancient Egyptians also ground the remains of burned frankincense to create kohl, the black substance they used for eyeliner. The Greeks and Romans used the aromatic resin as incense, whereas the Chinese valued frankincense for its medicinal properties.
The frankincense resin is called houjri.
The finest and most highly prized frankincense resin is produced from
the Boswellia carterri (sacra) species, which only grows in Dhofar Region south
of Oman.
From these resins the best quality
frankincense oil is made using the CO2 extraction process which produces a particularly fine oil.
The perfume industry uses frankincense oil as one of its ingredients. Since frankincense oil can take up to six hours to evaporate it is often used in perfume to increase the longevity of the fragrance. Its natural woody fragrance can also enhance scents resulting from fruity or spicy blends.
Uses:
The properties of Frankincense Oil provide many benefits
Practitioners of aromatherapy use frankincense in both essential oil and incense form. The aroma of frankincense is soothing and can help to calm the mind and relieve stress. A person can add a few drops of frankincense essential oil to the bath or burn the incense to enjoy the pleasant scent. In aromatherapy, practitioners use frankincense to clear the head as well as rejuvenate the mind and body.
Frankincense oil is sometimes an ingredient in creams or lotions. It is beneficial for normal and oily skin tones while rejuvenating dry or aging skin. It can help clear the skin.
The aromatic steam of Frankincense, helps make breathing easier. Frankincense oil works as a massage oil to relieve the pain and stiffness of aching muscles and increase blood flow. The oil can also be massaged into the temples and neck to relieve tension.
Frankincense Oil blends well with Lime, Lemon, Orange and other Citrus oils as well as Benzoin, Bergamot, Lavender, Myrrh, Pine and Sandalwood oil.
Directions:
Use in oil Vaporizer.
Do not take internally unless under the strict supervision of a suitably qualified healthcare practitioner.
Apply to wrists and neck as a perfume, check for skin sensitivity first.
Ingredients:
Boswellia Sacra 100%
Oil Characteristics:
This oil is of the highest quality and is a lovey light golden color. It has a light sweet, woody scent with a perfect gradient of notes in terms of scent and taste.
Remarks:
Collected by hand from wild mountain frankincense trees.
Chain of custody to source; the frankincense resins are collected by local Omani people who have been doing this work for hundreds of years and who sell to a special team under the authority of the government of Oman. Quality supervisors check all the resins for quality and select only the best for oil production.
For information on recent research into the medical uses of Boswellia Sacra Resin check the following links.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22171782
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=22171782%5BPMID%5D&report=imagesdocsum
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a cool dark place.
Keep the lid tightly shut.