Botanical Apothecary
By Therapeutic Action
It is important to note that essential oils are different from fragrance oils or perfume oil which typically contain artificial ingredients and substances and do not offer any therapeutic benefits.
Euphoric
a substance that brings a sense of euphoria
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea
Jasmine Jasminum grandiflorum
Neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara
Patchouli Pogostemom cablin
Rose Rosa x damascena
Hypertensive
a substance that raises blood pressure
Black Pepper Piper nigrum
Rosemary ct 1,8-Cineole Rosmarinus officinalis
Thyme ct Linalol Thymus vulgaris
Expectorant
a substance that aids in the removal of phlegm or mucus
Black spruce Picea mariana
Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
Laurel Laurus nobilis
Peppermint Mentha x piperita
Rosemary ct 1,8-Cineole Rosmarinus officinalis
Ravensara Ravensara aromatica
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia
Hypotensive
a substances that lowers blood pressure
German chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Marjoram, Sweet Origanum marjorana
Melissa Melissa officinalis
Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile
Hormone Balancer
a substance that helps balance the endoctrine system
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Rose Geranium Pelargonium roseum
Rose Rosa x damascena
Immuno Enhancer
a substance that enhances immunity
Black spruce Picea mariana
Frankincense Boswellia carteri, Boswellia sacra
Laurel Laurus nobilis
Lemon Citrus limon
Niaouli 1,8-Cineole Melaleuca quinquenervia
Ravensara Ravensara aromatica
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia
Mucolytic
a substance that dissolves mucus or breaks down mucus
Cedarwood, Atlas Cedrus atlantica, Juniperus virginiana
Helichrysum Helichrysum italicum
Rosemary ct 1,8-Cineole Rosmarinus officinalis Spearmint Mentha spicata
Nervine
a substance which relaxes the nervous system can reduce or soothe nervous disorders
Angelica Angelica archangelica
Bergamot Citrus bergamia
Frankincense Boswellia papyriferra
German chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Mandarin Citrus reticulata
Marjoram, Sweet Origanum marjorana
Melissa Melissa officinalis
Neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara
Orange, sweet Citrus sinensis
Petigrain
Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile
Rose Rosa x damascena
Sandalwood Santalum album
Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides
Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata
Rubefacient
a substance that increases cutaneous blood flow to a local area; causes reddening and warming of the skin
lack Pepper Piper nigrum
Ginger Zingiber officinale
Juniper berry Juniperus communis
Marjoram, Sweet Origanum marjorana
Rosemary ct 1,8-Cineole Rosmarinus officinalis Thyme ct Linalol Thymus vulgaris
Antispasmodic
a substance that relieves smooth/skeletal muscle spasms
Angelica Angelica archangelica
Basil ct linalol Ocimum basilicum
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea
Cypress Cupressus sempervirens
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
Ginger Zingiber officinale
Laurel Laurus nobilis
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Marjoram, Sweet
Neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara
Peppermint Mentha x piperita
Petitgrain Citrus aurantium var. amara
Astringent
a substance which causes cells to shrink; contracts, tightens, and binds tissues
Cedarwood, Atlas Cedrus atlantica, Juniperus virginiana
Cypress Cupressus sempervirens
Lemon Citrus limon
Patchouli Pogostemom cablin
Rose Geranium Pelargonium roseum
Rose Rosa x damascena
Circulatory Stimulant
a substance which enhances or increases blood circulation
Black Pepper Piper nigrum
Carrot seed Daucus carota
Juniper berry Juniperus communis
Laurel Laurus nobilis
Lemon Citrus limon
Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris
Anxiolytic
a substance which reduces anxiety
Angelica Angelica archangelica
Bergamot Citrus bergamia
Frankincense Boswellia carteri, Boswellia sacra
German chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Mandarin Citrus reticulata
Marjoram, Sweet Origanum marjorana
Melissa Melissa officinalis
Neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara
Orange, sweet Citrus sinensis
Petitgrain Citrus aurantium var. amara
Rose Rosa x damascena
Sandalwood Santalum album
Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides
Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata
Balsamic
a substance that soothes the lungs
Frankincense Boswellia carteri, Boswellia sacra
Sandalwood Santalum album
Decongestant
a substance that reduces or relieves nasal congestion
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata
Rosemary ct 1,8-Cineole Rosmarinus officinalis
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris
Analgesic
a substance that relieves or reduces pain
Black Pepper Piper nigrum
Cardamon Elettaria cardamomum
Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Clove Bud Syzygium aromaticum
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata
Ginger Zingiber officinale
Laurel Laurus nobilis
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus
Marjoram, Sweet Origanum marjorana
Myrrh Commiphora myrrha
Peppermint Mentha x piperita
Rosemary ct 1,8-Cineole Rosmarinus officinalis
Antimicrobial
a substance that destroys or resists pathogenic microorganisms
Cinnamon Cinnamomum verum
Clove Bud Syzygium aromaticum
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata
Balsam Fir Abies balsamea
Lemon Citrus limon
Lemon Eucalyptus Eucalyptus citriodora
Juniper Juniperus communis
Frankincense Frankincense Serrata
Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus
Marjoram Origanum majorana
Myrtle Myrtus communis
Niaouli Melaleuca quinquenervia
Orange, Sweet Citrus sinensis
Palo Santo Bursera graveolens
Pinon Pine Pinus edulis
Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis ct 1,8 cineole
Scotch Pine Pinus sylvestris
Spruce Tsuga canadensis
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia
Thyme Thymus vulgaris ct linalol
White Sage Salvia apiana
Antidepressant
a substance that relieves depression
Bergamot Citrus bergamia
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea
Grapefruit Citrus x paradise
Jasmine Jasminum grandiflorum
Mandarin Citrus reticulata
Melissa Melissa officinalis
Neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara
Orange, sweet Citrus sinensis
Patchouli Pogostemom cablin
Petitgrain Citrus aurantium var. amara
Pinon Pine Pinus edulis
Rose Rosa x damascena
Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata
Antirheumatic
a substance that helps to relieve rheumatism
Black Pepper Piper nigrum
Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum
German chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
Juniper berry Juniperus communis
Lemon Citrus limon
Rosemary ct 1,8-Cineole Rosmarinus officinalis
Vetiver Vetiveria zizanioides
Anti-Inflammatory
a substance which soothes and reduces inflammation
Balsam Fir Abies balsamea
Cedarwood, Atlas Cedrus atlantica, Juniperus virginiana
Cypress Cupressus sempervirens
Frankincense Boswellia carteri, Boswellia sacra
German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
Helichrysum Helichrysum italicum
Juniper Juniperus communis
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Myrrh Commiphora myrrha
Niaouli Melaleuca quinquenervia
Palmarosa Cymbopogon martinii
Palo Santo Bursera graveolens
Patchouli Pogostemom cablin
Peppermint Mentha x piperita
Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile
Sandalwood Santalum album
Scotch Pine Pinus sylvestris
Spearmint Mentha spicata
Spruce Tsuga canadensis
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia
Antiseptic
a substance that assists in fighting germs and infection
Balsam Fir Abies balsamea
Bergamot Citrus bergamia
Cypress Cupressus sempervirens
Frankincense Frankincense Serrata
Juniper Juniperus communis
Lemon Citrus limon
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Marjoram Origanum majorana
Niaouli Melaleuca quinquenervia
Orange, Sweet Citrus sinensis
Peppermint Mentha x piperita
Pinon Pine Pinus edulis
Palo Santo Bursera graveolens
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis ct 1,8 cineole
Scotch Pine Pinus sylvestris
Spearmint Mentha spicata
Spruce Tsuga canadensis
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia
White Sage Salvia apiana
Sedative
a substance that has a calming effect, relieving anxiety, tension and insomnia
German chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Marjoram, Sweet Origanum marjorana
Melissa Melissa officinalis
Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile
Stimulant
a substance that invigorates, promotes activity
Black Pepper Piper nigrum
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
Ginger Zingiber officinale
Jasmine Jasminum grandiflorum
Juniper berry Juniperus communis
Peppermint Mentha x piperita
Rosemary 1,8-Cineole Rosmarinus officinalis