Rose
Botanical Name: Rosa damascena
Common Method of Extraction: Solvent Extracted or Steam Distilled (called Rose Otto)
Color: Deep Red for the Absolute, Light Yellow for the Steam Distillate
Consistency: Thick for the Absolute, Thin for the Steam Distillate
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: strongly floral, sweet.
Possible Uses: Depression, eczema, frigidity, mature skin, menopause, stress.
Constituents of Rose Otto: Citronellol, Geraniol, Nerol, Farnesol, Esters,
Rose Oxide, Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene
Eucalyptus
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, medicinal, woody, earthy.
Possible Uses: Arthritis, bronchitis, catarhh, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu, poor circulation, sinusitis.
Myrtle
Botanical Name: Myrtus communis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Pale Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top - Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Sweet, slightly camphorous with a floral hint.
Possible Uses: Asthma, coughs, sore throat.
Thyme
Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Reddish Brown
Consistency: Medium and Slightly Oily
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, medicinal, herbaceous.
Possible Uses: Arthritis, colds, cuts, dermatitis, flu, insect bites, laryngitis, lice, muscle aches, oily skin, poor circulation, scabies, sore throat.
Rosemary
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, herbaceous, sweet, slightly medicinal.
Possible Uses: Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism.
Neroli
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium
Common Method of Extraction: Solvent Extracted
Color: Coffee Brown
Consistency: Medium
Perfumery Note: Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Floral, citrusy, sweet, exotic.
Possible Uses: Depression, frigidity, insomnia, mature skin, scars, shock, stress, stretch marks.
Constituents: Linalyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalol, Nerolidol, Geraniol, Alpha-Terpineol, Geranyul Acetate, Neryl Acetate
