Birch essential oil has a powerful and penetrating aroma with many useful properties including being an antiseptic, analgesic, diuretic and sudorific. It blends well with Chamomile, Ginger, Lavender and Thyme essential oils among others and was often used in the perfume industry. To find out more of Birch Essential Oil and its uses visit the full profile here.
Essential Oil Profiles
Elemi Essential Oil
Elemi essential oil is distilled from the tree bark of the elemi tree originating from the Philippines. It is a useful expectorant to help ease lung problems such as coughs and excess mucous in the lungs. It has a grounding and calming effect on the mind. To find out more of Elemi Essential Oil’s properties and uses see the full profile here.
Lavandin Essential Oil
Lavandin is a hybrid plant produced from true lavender and spike lavender. It produces a much higher yield, making it a less expensive essential oil than the other two. It can be very effective for healing skin conditions such as dermatitis and can help with scarring. Great for stuffy noses and coughs due to its expectorant properties. To find out more about Lavandin essential oil see the full profile here.
Anise-Star Essential Oil
Anise-Star Essential Oil has a rather penetrating and pungent aroma, similar to liquorice. It should be used sparingly as it is a very potent essential oil and not often used in the practice of Aromatherapy. It has great carminative properties so is useful for all sorts of digestive problems including feelings of nausea, flatulence and constipation. It is generally best to avoid using Anise-Star essential oil in any natural skin… Continue Reading
Tagetes Essential Oil
Tagetes essential oil can be useful as a natural insecticide in the garden. It can also help to heal skin infections from wounds and cuts. A very powerful oil, Tagetes should only be used in moderation. To find out more uses for Tagetes Essential Oil visit the full profile here.
Sandalwood Essential Oil
With its beautiful lingering aroma, Sandalwood essential oil is a popular addition to many perfumes. It also has a wonderfully balancing effect on the skin and is moisturizing and softening for aging skins. For many more of its excellent properties, find the full profile for Sandalwood Essential Oil here.
Cumin Essential Oil
A very popular spice in cooking, Cumin essential oil has some wonderful properties too. It is a very uplifting and stimulating essential oil and is great when you’re feeling tired and worn out. Cumin Essential Oil can also help with various digestive problems and can ease heavy menstruation. Find the full profile for Cumin Essential Oil here to discover more of its useful properties.
Parsley Essential Oil
Parsley Essential Oil has many healing benefits and is also excellent for the skin, especially aging skin. It makes a wonderful addition to a homemade hand cream. Parsley Essential Oil is a powerful diuretic therefore can be useful for cellulite. It can also help with poor digestion as well as a sluggish circulation. For many of its other great properties, you can find the full profile for Parsley Essential Oil… Continue Reading
Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Carrot Seed essential oil is excellent for aging skin, improving dryness and helping to manage wrinkles. Many skin conditions can benefit from using this oil including eczema, psoriasis, ulcers and wounds. It is great for detoxifying the liver and is also useful as a carminative by controlling flatulence. For many of its other useful properties, you can find the full profile for Carrot Seed Essential Oil here.
Spearmint Essential Oil
Spearmint Essential Oil is wonderfully uplifting and refreshing making it a perfect essential oil to revive a weary mind. It can help ease headaches, is great for digestive issues, and also has positive effects on the reproductive organs. It makes a great addition to this softening lip balm recipe. See the full profile for Spearmint Essential Oil for many of its other useful properties.
