Steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops and commonly known as Wormwood and Green Ginger.The colour is a gorgeous marine blue-green and the smell is very fresh, sharp and herbaceous throughout. The smell reminds me off a cross between Cedar Leaf and Chamomile Blue, it actually does contain a minute percentage of Chamazulene which may also explain the beautiful colour. The smell is very addictive and will result in an interesting note for natural perfumers. More Info >>

Angelica Root also known as ‘holy spirit root’ is steam distilled from the roots of the plant, is rather sweet smelling with a spicy and somewhat peppery undertone. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia states use as a specific for bronchitis associated with vascular insufficiency. More Info >>

Angelica Seed Essential Oil, grown in England and purchased directly from the farm thus the amazing price. Essential oil is found in literally all parts of the plant, leaves, stem, root and of course seed. The essential oil from the seed is less photosensitising than the root which is the more commonly available essential oil of Angelica. However still dilute well before use. More Info >>

The aroma of Anise Star is comparable to liquorice and when added to an oil burner has proven beneficial at enabling asmatics to breathe easier as well as quelling nausea and vomiting. If you suffer with migraines or vertigo inhale the aroma directly from the bottle and it will help your condition. More Info >>

Safety Data: Aniseed Essential Oil (Pimpinella Anisum) should not be used at all by those that are pregnant or by the inexperienced in aromatherapy. Under no circumstances should this oil ever be used neat on the skin or inhaled from the bottle for more than a few minutes although if possible........ More Info >>

The tree that is responsible for aniseed myrtle essential oil grows chiefly in Bellingen and Nambucca Valley in Australia and the oil comes from the steam distillation of the fragrant leaves and the little white flower heads. The smell is very fresh, sticky and sweet, it is golden yellow in colour and contains a high percentage of anethole which is also found in aniseed oils in high percentages ( pimpinella anisum and illicium verum) and maybe responsible for the name. More Info >>

Certified Organic Anthopogon, also known as Sunpati Oil and by its botanical name of Rhododendron. Pale yellow in colour and obtained by distillation of the aerial parts of the plant, the smell is hot, herbal and slightly sweet smelling. Theraputicaly Anthopogon is a superb astringent, a useful appetite stimulant, maybe more so than Lemongrass or Fennel and due to the heat this oil exudes it could be useful mixed with other warming oils such as Ginger and Black Pepper (diluted heavily in carrier oil) to treat muscle aches for men. More Info >>

I think I may well be the only person who sells Artemisia vulgaris as Artemisia, most probably better known as ‘Armoise’ Mugwort’ and also by many here in the UK as ‘Common Wormwood’. This oil is pale yellow in colour, is of Moroccan origin, and is obtained by collecting the leaves allowing them to completely dry out and they are then steam distilled. More Info >>

Exotic Basil has a very different chemistry to Sweet Basil. Sweet Basil is the safer of the two oils as it contains far more d-linalol and far less estragole. Exotic Basil contains on average 85% of estragole (aka methyl chavicol) which is a potential carcinogenic and present at only 20% in Sweet Basil. More Info >>

Basil Essential Oil has a light and refreshing aroma. Inhale Basil Essential Oil and it will clear the head and assist concentration. Scientific evidence also suggests the aroma of Basil has an uplifting effect on people suffering with depression. More Info >>

Bay Essential Oil is a warming oil that is often used in aromatherapy since it is a good antiseptic for the respiratory system, perks up the digestive system, settles stomach pain and expels wind. Topically, it is most often used to combat hair loss and to improve the health of the scalp in general. Also known as Bay St. Thomas Oil. More Info >>

20% Benzoin diluted in 80% Benzyl Benzoate. This is very easy to work with possessing a thin liquid consistency.
Benzoin is used for healing many kinds of skin lesions, from cracked and chapped hands to chilblains. Friars Balsam has long been used by ballet dancers to heal cracked toes and prevent further cracking. More Info >>

50% Benzoin diluted in 50% Benzyl Benzoate, This has quite a thick consistency but is still easy to work with. Should it be a little difficult just keep it near a warm source for 5-10 minutes and it will be easy to work with. (maybe place the bottle on a radiator but make sure the cap is on! or submerge the bottle in a bowl of hot water.) Benzoin has the ability to stimulate at the same time as soothe, it seems to 'get things moving' in the body, whether it is clearing mucus, stimulating the circulation, expelling gas or increasing the flow of urine. More Info >>

For all tense, anxious or depressed people, Bergamot Essential Oil should be used in a massage oil (either alone or in a variety of blends) as the human contact with the therapist is perhaps the most important factor in such situations; but daily use as a bath oil, room fragrance or personal perfume can be very valuable additions to the treatment. More Info >>

The aroma of Bergamot Essential Oil uplifts the spirit and emotions and is useful for treating oily and blemished skin. Bergamot Essential Oil is also helpful with infections of the respiratory system which may include breathing difficulties as well as tonsillitis, bronchitis and tuberculosis. More Info >>

Birch Sweet Essential Oil is commonly used to relieve pain and excels at treating sore muscles, sprains and painful joints because of its' anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. Methyl Salicylate works by passing through the skin and entering the tissues where it inhibits the formation of prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammation and pain very quickly. More Info >>

The main use of Black Pepper Essential Oil is in massage blends for treating muscular pain, stiffness and fatigue, but it is important to keep the proportion of black pepper in any blend very low, as it is possible to produce local irritation by overdoing it. More Info >>

Black Pepper Organic Essential oil may vary from almost colourless to pale green, yellowing with age. The aroma is pleasantly warm, resembling fresh peppercorns, with a characteristic 'kick'. It is, as you would expect, very warming and a fairly strong rubefacient, though strangely it can be used to bring down high temperatures, when used in very small amounts. More Info >>

Hmm, where do I start? Ok, well with Black Pine you will likely find most highly regarded books discourage the purchase of Black Pine over the various other species, supposedly weak, lacking body and just a very uninspiring Pine specie. I must mention that these authors are NOT speaking for me AT ALL as I adore this oil. I admit I am a big fan of the Pinus genesus and all the commercially available species, and feel this oil does have purpose and valid reason to be embraced and enjoyed by all essential oil enthusiasts. More Info >>

At the moment I am still trying to get more information on this so just want to say for now it is not an essential oil and this is why it has no botanical name – not from a plant. Its use is probably suited to a perfumer, however this is of a murky brown colour, smells lovely, like when you bake homemade bread and add too much yeast to your bowl! More Info >>