Tangerine
Tangerine
Citrus reticulata (Family, Rutaceae)
A sweet tangy aroma. Used as an astringent for oily skin. Tangerine is also
used in drinks and desserts.
Warning Avoid use in sun.
Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus (Family, Asteraceae)
Supposed to relieve aches and pain and menstrual discomfort, improve mental
alertness and clarity.
Source: fruit peels, United States
Production method: expression
Aromatherapy class: energizing
Aroma type: citrus
Skin type: oily
Traditional use: astringent
Blends well with: basil, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, olibanum, geranium,
grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lime, neroli, orange, rose
Tea Tree
Melaleuca alternifolia, M. linariifolia, M.uncintata (Family, Myrtaceae)
Powerful antiseptic, antifungal and anti-viral. Good for acne, cold sores,
warts, and burns. Ideal for vaporising to kill germs. Useful cleansing
agent for skin. Helps combat foot odour and athletes foot. Ti Tree, as
it is also known, has a wide range of uses, including some aids related
illnesses, and further reading is recommended.
Warning May cause irritation to sensitive skins.
Source: leaves and stems, Australia
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating, toning
Skin type: oily, blemished
Aroma type: camphoraceous
Traditional use: insect repellent, antiseptic
Blends well with: lavandin, lavender, clary sage, rosemary, cananga, geranium,
marjoram, clove, nutmeg
Main constituents:- Terpinene-4-ol, cineol, pinene, terpenes, cymene.
Thyme (sweet)
Thymus Vulgaris (Family, Lamiaceae (Labiatea)
Long known since ancient times as a medicinal and culinary herb. Vaporise
as a household disinfectant. It has a strong pungent aroma and is said
that it can ward off rodents and get rid of fleas.
Warning Do not use Thyme when pregnant or having high blood pressure.
Dilute to no more than 2% Thyme before use. It may cause irritation to
sensitive skins.
Source: flowering tops, Spain
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating, toning
Aroma type: spicy
Skin type: blemished
Traditional use: deodorant, antiseptic
Blends well with: bergamot, lemon, rosemary, lavender, lavandin, marjoram
Safety Information: use ½ recommended dilution or less; can cause
skin irritation
Main constituents:- Thymol, carvacrol, borneol, cineol, metnone and pinene,
may contain geraniol, linlol thujanol-4 or alpha-terpineol.
Vanilla Absolute
Vanilla plantifolia
Source: seeds, Madagascar
Production method: solvent extraction
Aroma type: balsamic
Traditional use: emollient, aphrodisiac
Blends well with: sandalwood, vetiver
Main constituents:- Vanillin, acetic acid, ethyl alcohol, cinnamate, eugenol,
vanillyl ethyl acid, furfural.