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Patchouli

Patchouli
Pogostemon patchouli, P. cablin (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])
Are you an EX-HIPPY?? or even still one, then you'll know this oil.... Peace brothers and sisters.... A musky exotic oil which soothes and uplifts the spirit. Useful in protecting dry, mature or blemished skin, Sensual properties, Musky aroma lingers. Use on scalp for dandruff. Used in the East to scent linen and clothes and to repel fleas and lice. Can prevent sleep with its nerve stimulating properties.
Source: leaves, Indonesia
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: soothing, toning
Aroma type: woodsy
Skin type: oily, blemished
Traditional use: anti-inflammatory agent, antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac, perfume
Blends well with: labdanum, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, geranium, clove, lavender, rose, neroli, bergamot, myrrh, clary sage
Main constituents:- Patchoulil, pogostol, bulnesol, nor patchoulenol, bulnese, patchoulene.

Peppermint
Mentha piperta (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])
One of the most important essential oils. It stimulates, refreshes, cools, restores and uplifts mind and body. Add to a massage blend for the digestive system. Excellent for refreshing tired head and feet. Sniff from bottle or one drop on handkerchief to revive during travel. Add few drops to car dashboard to help stay alert, clear thinking and fresh. Blended with Rosemary and Juniper it makes an excellent morning bath.
Warning Some Aromatherapists say do not use Peppermint when pregnant. dilute to 1% Peppermint and use no more than 3 drops in the bath as it may cause irritation to sensitive skins.
Source: aerial parts, United States
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating
Aroma type: minty
Skin type: blemished
Traditional use: insect repellent, emollient, antiseptic, muscle relaxant
Blends well with: bergamot, geranium, lavender, marjoram, rosmary, sandalwood
Safety Information: can cause skin irritation
Main constituents:- Menthol, carovne, cineol, limonene, menthone, pinene, thymol.

Petitgrain
Citrus aurantium, C. bigaradia (Family, Rutaceae)
Another oil from the same trees as Neroli/orange blossom though Pettigrain is distilled from the leaves rather than the petals. Relaxes, restores, cleanses, and uplifts the spirit. Similar properties to Neroli, it has deodorant properties and helps to relieve anxiety and stress. Lovely aroma. Good in final rinse for healthy hair, (two drops). blends well with osemary,Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot as well as with Orange and Neroli.
Source: leaves and stems, Europe
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: calming
Aroma type: citrus
Blends well with: citrus oils, lavender, clary sage, rosemary, olibanum
Main constituents:- Linalyl acetate geranyl acetate, linalol, nerol, termineol.

Pine
Pinus sylvestris (Family, Pinaceae)
From the needles, young twigs and cones of the Pine tree. It stimulates, refreshes and cleanses. With a strong, fresh, resinous aroma it has a powerful antiseptic quality and is widely used. It has a deodorant affect and is often used in commercial preparations.
Warning Dilute and use with care as Pine oil may otherwise cause skin irritation.
Main constituents:- Bornyl acetate, citral, cadinene, dipentene, phellandrene, pinene, sylvertrene.

Ravensara Anisata (and R. Aromatica)
Cinnamonum camphora, Ravensara anisata, R. Aromatica (Family Lauraceae)
Anisata is from the Bark of the tree and Aromatica is from the leaves. Both are used for clearing the sinus and breathing passages, loosening tight muscles, relieving menstrual discomfort and aches and pains.

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