Ginger essential oil is used mainly for aromatic purposes. It is an expectorant, antiseptic, bactericidal and analgesic. It can be used in vaporizers and inhaled to help alleviate lethargy, colds, the flu and nausea. In the bath it can also be used to help ease colds and flu as well as muscle aches, arthritis, poor cirulation and rheumatism. It can also be used in hot compresses, in a base cream and in a handkerchief for quick inhalation for relief of travel sickness, colds and flu and nausea.

The scent of Vetiver essential oil is woody, earthy, pungent and remiscent of wet soil. It is a very popular ingredient in Oriental perfumes as a base note and a fixative. Due to being an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and a cicatrisant, it can also be used to help alleviate skin problems and accelerate the healing of acne, dry skin, cuts, wounds, eczema, irritated and aging skin. In aromatherapy it is used to relieve fever, muscle aches and sprains, rheumatism and can be used to help dispel and alleviate insomnia, stress, extreme anxiety, depression, mental and physical exhaustion and hysteria.

Vanilla essential oil is amongst the most popular of all scents of all time. It is a very comforting scent that often reminds us of homey feelings, maybe of baked goods or ice cream or even childhood. It is bound to bring a smile to your face. Vanilla also has great properties as it is an antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, febrifuge (fights fever) and a sedative as it lowers blood pressure and has a slightly tranquilizing effect on the brain. It is also an anti-depressant and an aphrodisiac and its aroma is believed to help with dispelling anger, anxiety and restlessness.

Thyme Red essential oil has an intense, spicy, sweet medicinal aroma that is warming. It is an antiseptic, bactericidal, diuretic, fungicidal and a sedative and is used to scent colognes, soaps and aftershaves. It is also a great oil to diffuse during the winter season due to its antiseptic property. This oil is a skin irritant as it contains a high amount of toxic phenols so use cautiously. Do not use at all if you are pregnant (as with all essential oils) or have high blood pressure.

Tea Tree essential oil is considered to be a universal oil because of its popularity due to its renowned antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties as well as its ability to stimulate the immune system. Tea Tree essential oil helps to control skin infections and irritations including acne, cold sores, athlete’s foo, insect bitres and minor scrapes and cuts.This essential oil has a piercing, mediciny scent that although is not as useful in certain ways as other essential oils, it is nonetheless stimulating and promotes a healthy mindset.

Tangerine essential oil is an antiseptic, sedative and a general tonic. It is believed to be able to smooth out stretch marks and break down cellulite. In aromatherapy it is soothing, relieves tension and stress while dispelling feelings of fear and grief. It is able to add a cheerfulness to the atmosphere.

Spearmint esential oil has a sweet, minty, fresh fragrance and is calming, cooling and will impart a fresh and relaxed feeling. It is an anti-inflammatory, astringent, decongestant and analgesic and is able to detoxify and relieve itching on the skin. Due to this Spearmint essential oil is great for dermatitis, acne, blackheads and oily skin. It is also good at aiding in the healing of scabs, wounds and sores. It is used for all respiratory ailments including chronic and acute bronchitis and asthma. In aromatherapy it is believed to be able to relieve mental exhaustion, stress, headaches and create a childlike lightness in mood.

Rosewood essential oil is warm, fruity, woody and floral in its scent. It is an excellent oil to use for the skin as it stimulates cell regeneration and rejuvenates the skin and is a very important ingredient in treating oily, dry or dull skin. When inhaled through a vaporizer it can be used to reduce headaches, coughs, fever, colds and infections. It also supports the immune system. It may also be able to help eliminate sexual dysfunctions such as frigidity and impotence.

Rosemary French essential oil is woody, balsamic, strong and minty in its aroma but has less camphor notes than Spanish Rosemary. It is a popular oil for usage on hair and scalp as it keeps hair shiny and healthy looking. It is also used as a facial oil for very dry or oily skin and scalp that has seborrhea or dandruff because it is able to normalize the oil secretion levels in the skin. In aromatherapy Rosemary French essential oil is not particularly stimulating and so can be used in the evening. It is uplifting and aids in overcoming stress and stress related disorders and is believed to balance out intense emotions and moods and combat depression.

Rose Geranium essential oil has an aroma that is similar to geraniums and is floral but has a hint of rose. It is able to provide great skin benefits as it is regenerative, astringent and detoxifying. It can help alleviate dermatitis, eczema, inflammations, broken capillaries, oily or congested skin and may be able to prevent the premature aging of skin. In aromatherapy Rose Geranium essential oil is very uplifting and allows a person to access creative reserves.