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The line of Afolia essential oils are 100% pure, essential oils with no added water, alcohol, carriers or other diluents. They are suitable for aromatherapy, cosmetics, and body application. As we are just starting up, the number of oils offered are not extensive, though we will be glad to source out essential oils that you might be looking for and offer it to you at a reasonable price.
Because of Essential Oils intense concentration, they should be kept out of reach of children and away from light & heat. Use only by the drop or dilute in a "carrier" oil such as jojoba. Always use caution when working with essential oils. Learn about an oil before you use it. Before applying any essential oil undiluted on the skin, even one that you don't think is a skin irritant - put one drop on your inner wrist and cover. If any irritation results, do not use.
Bergamot
Eucalyptus, Blue Gum
Frankincense
Geranium, Bourbon
Grapefruit, Pink
Juniper Berry
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lemon
Mandarin, Green
Marjoram, Sweet
Patchouli, Dark
Peppermint, Baby Mint
Rosemary, Cineole
Tea Tree
Ylang Ylang, Complete
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Bergamot
Citrus bergamia
Italy
Cold-Pressed
Lovely green light citrus/floral note, fruity and warm, much used by perfumers as a top note. Encouraging, balancing to the spirit. Combats fatigue due to stress, tension and anxiety. It is reputed to strengthen the immune system.
Blends well with most oils.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Eucalyptus, Blue Gum
Eucalyptus globulus
Australia
Steam-Distilled
Eucalyptus is best known for its respiratory effects. It fights viruses and bacteria, while easing congestion. It also eases muscle and joint aches and pains Eucalyptus globulous stimulates circulation, increasing the flow of blood to affected areas. Eucalyptus can be mentally stimulating and may help increase concentration.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Frankincense
Boswellia frareana
Oman
Steam-Distilled
Frankincense has a strong reaction on mucous membranes and is a good expectorant. Used as an inhalation, it can loosen mucous and help with the release of all catarrhal conditions. It also quiets the breathing and aids in meditation. It promotes a feeling of calm and is used in some churches even today.
Frankincense has a special relationship with pulmonary, urinary and female reproductive conditions. It helps with breathing problems, shortness of breath, cystitis and nephritis. It is one of the best pulmonary antiseptics available and is good for chronic bronchitis and asthma. It aids women by being a tonic to the uterus and as an aid in dealing with abnormally heavy periods. The oil is a tonic to the whole reproductive system. It is safe to use on pregnant women and with childbirth. It is beneficial to the uterine and pulmonary hemorrhages. It was treasured for its healing properties with slow to heal wounds and for depression.
It is calming and meditative oil that is still used in religious ceremonies. It quiets, elevates and calms the mind. It relieves anxiety and dark moods.
Blends well with Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Lavender, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose, Vetiver.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Geranium, Bourbon
Pelargonium graveolens
Reunion Island
Steam Distilled
Geranium grows wild in just about all areas of the world. Like, virtually, all flowering oils, it is an antidepressant and antiseptic. It is a tonic to the nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety. It will lift spirits and help defeat depression.
It is excellent for skin conditions, including dry eczema, burns and shingles. It is a mild skin tonic and has a cleansing, refreshing, astringent, homeostatic action. Geranium is valuable for skin that is either too dry or too oily.
The balancing action of Geranium is due to its stimulating effect on the adrenal cortex. This helps to balance hormones secreted by the various glands. All conditions where a fluctuating hormone balance is creating a problem, the oil should be effective.
Geranium blends well with Clary Sage, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lavender, and Chamomile, among others.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Grapefruit, Pink
Citrus paradisi
USA
Cold-Pressed
The oil has an overall uplifting and reviving effect. This makes it useful in states of mental or physical fatigue. It balances the central nervous system and helps relieve manic depression, nervous exhaustion and performance stress. This oil is great in combination with peppermint for the symptoms of jet lag, headaches and tiredness.
Blends well with most citrus oils and Lavender.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Juniper Berry
Juniperus comminus
Croatia
Steam-Distilled
Juniper has a strengthening effect in the nerves. It is used for nervous disorders and states of stress and anxiety. Its sedative action will help those who find sleeping difficult because of worries and tension. This, combined with its emmenagogic action, makes it an appropriate remedy for lack of, or painful menstruation.
The astringent, antiseptic and detoxifying properties make this a good treatment for acne.
Juniper should be considered if any skin condition is very slow to heal. You must keep in mind that because it stimulates the body into throwing off toxic residues, the skin may first appear to get much worse before it begins to improve. This is a classic example of a "healing crisis", a phenomenon which is common to many forms of natural medicine.
Blends well with Frankincense, Lavender, Rose
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavendula angustifolia
Bulgaria
Steam-Distilled
Lavender oil is one of the most useful and versatile essences. It is an excellent normalizer or balancer. Mixing Lavender oil with another essential oil will not only enhance its own action, but will also strengthen the action of any other oil mixed with it.
Lavender was first recognized as a treatment for burns. It is very effective in reducing pain, scarring, infection and other effects of a bad burn. Lavender essential oil is gentle enough to be applied directly to a burn without any carrier oil.
The sedative action of Lavender will calm a tickly cough. Breathing in the oil will help coughs and infection in the respiratory tract.
Lavender will relieve many forms of headache. Massage it into the temples and the back of the neck. In addition, Lavender is very useful for relief of muscular pain. Muscular pain and stiffness in the shoulders and neck are a major influence in creating headaches.
Bathing with Lavender will also give an enormous amount of relief to muscular pain following exercise. The same applies to relieve the pain of rheumatism, sciatica, arthritis, etc. Because of its multiple action of reducing pain locally, it lowers the reaction to pain within the central nervous system, reduces inflammation and generally tones the system.
The soothing, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of Lavender make it valuable for many skin conditions. Lavender is one of the most valuable oils for the treatment of acne. It inhibits bacteria which cause the skin infection, soothes the skin, and helps to balance the over secretion of sebum. Lavender stimulates the growth of healthy new cells and is useful for conditions of eczema.
As an antidepressant, Lavender is useful for depression, relieving anger and exhaustion.
The insect repellent and insecticide properties of lavender have been used for many centuries to protect clothes and household linens from moths and other small pests. Lavender and Bergamot or Lavender and Lemon applied to the skin will help you avoid bites by mosquitoes and other insects. If you should be bitten, a little neat Lavender oil will take the sting out, stop the irritation and prevent infection from entering the punctured area.
Blends well with Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Lemon
Citrus limon
Italy
Cold-Pressed
It takes as many as 3,000 lemons to produce a kilo of essential oil. Lemon oil has a number of very important properties, such as the ability to stimulate the immune system and to increase the production of white corpuscles. This is of value in the treatment of external wounds and in infectious illnesses.
Lemon is also hemostatic, making it useful for minor injuries, tooth extraction and nose bleeds. For nosebleeds, soak a small pad of cotton batten in distilled Lemon oil and insert it into the nostrils. A mouthwash of Lemon is a good gum tonic. Lemon is useful for treating gingivitis, mouth ulcers, and bleeding gums after tooth extraction. Lemon also has the property of reducing temperature when applied to the body in compresses.
Lemon can be used effectively in skin care. As mild bleach, it is useful in brightening dull and discoloured skin, especially the neck. It might have some effects on freckles if applied every day over a period of time.
Greasy skin will be helped by lemon’s astringent property. Its antiseptic property makes it helpful for cuts, etc. It is equally valuable in treating spots and boils. It will assist in dispersing cellulite and keeping wrinkles at bay. Some believe that lemon oil has an anti-aging effect. There is no proof that this is true. Essential oil of lemon can be used as an alternative to chemicals to remove corns, warts and verrucas. Used undiluted, daily, covered with a bandage during the day and left uncovered at night, it seems to be effective. Use cautiously as lemon oil can cause skin irritation when used undiluted. It may also cause photo-toxicity on some people, so do not use on skin exposed to direct sunlight.
Improve the air quality and efficiency in an office. Where fresh air is not available, you can freshen the atmosphere. Simply use a diffuser with lemon.
Citrus Essential Oils blend well with a lot of different oils, “lifting” a blend to make it appear more energetic and lively. Lavender, Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Fennel, Tea Tree, resinous Essential Oils and many others.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Mandarin, Green
Citrus reticulata
Italy
Cold-Pressed
It is mild oil and is often used on children and pregnant woman. Mandarin has a revitalizing and strengthening effect on the body and mind. It may be used as part of a blend to ease pre-menstrual tension.
Mandarin is often used in combination with Neroli and Lavender to lessen the possibility of stretch marks and scarring from or due to pregnancy. It is useful for this purpose on both the abdomen and the breasts. It helps sciatica as it has been shown to help remove excess urea.
Citrus Essential Oils blend well with a lot of different oils, “lifting” a blend to make it appear more energetic and lively. Lavender, Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Fennel, Tea Tree, resinous Essential Oils and many others.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Marjoram, Sweet
Origanum marjorana
Egypt
Steam-Distilled
When used as a steam inhalation, marjoram will clear the chest and ease respiratory difficulties quickly. It is one of the best oils to use in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and colds. A hot bath containing 6 drops of marjoram will often prevent some of the secondary problems of a cold from developing.
It can be massaged into the throat and chest to soothe a tickle in the throat and coughs. It is warming, analgesic and sedative nature calms and relieves spasms. It is a very good essential oil for digestion and female reproductive tract problems.
The sedative properties must not be abused. It can dull the senses and cause drowsiness. In large dosages it can be stupefying. Marjoram is a good remedy for insomnia.
Blends well with Orange, Lavender, Rosewood, Frankincense, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Clary Sage, Basil, Thyme, Cypress, Elemi, Chamomile, spices like Nutmeg or Cardamom and many more.
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Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Patchouli, Dark
Pogostemon cablin
Indonesia
Steam-Distilled
Patchouli has long been a favourite oil. It is a mild bactericide and a very effective aphrodisiac. It helps with the formation of scar tissue and acts to heal skin problems. It is very effective with inflamed or cracked skin due to its regenerative properties. Acne, skin allergies and eczema may also respond well. It is a gentle oil and helpful with mature or aged skin. It aids in the resolution of problems associated with wrinkles and aging.
Blends well with Geranium, Rose, Lemon, Vetiver and Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Clove, Neroli.
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Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Peppermint, Baby Mint
Mentha piperita
USA
Steam-Distilled
Peppermint is best known as a remedy for headaches. Compresses are an effective medium to apply peppermint. Mix it with a cream and apply it in a halo to the forehead and neck along the hairline. It is a very effective means of getting the essential oil to the problem. In addition to relieving a headache, the cephalic property will aid in clearing the mind and leave the client feeling fresh and ready for mental effort.
Peppermint can be used for shock because of its stimulant properties. Just a few drops on a tissue and inhaled can relieve the nausea often associated with sudden shock or brought on during delivery of a baby.
Rats, mice, ants and cockroaches show a strong dislike to the odour of peppermint. This makes a pleasant alternative to chemical poisons normally used. Dogs and cats also find the odour unpleasant.
Use of this oil on small children and infants, presents a serious threat if applied topically in a manner that allows the essential oil to be inspired into the lungs.
It should be kept away from the eyes and never put on the skin neat. If the peppermint is used prior to bedtime, the stimulant properties may keep you awake.
Blends well with Eucalyptus, Lavender, Marjoram, Lemon, and other Citrus oils.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Rosemary, Cineole
Rosmarinus officinalis
Morocco
Steam-Distilled
Rosemary has a pronounced stimulant effect on the central nervous system and brain. It is used where there is loss or reduction of function. A loss of smell, poor sight or temporary paralysis, are examples. A few drops of this oil inhaled will produce a feeling of mental clarity.
Apply a few drops to a tissue and inhale or add to a diffuser. This is great to wake up and get your brain cells going.
Students report that it helped them do better in exams to smell Rosemary or a Rosemary based blend during study time and then surround themselves with the same aroma during the test. This is due not only to the stimulating powers of Rosemary, but also because memory and the area of the brain that processes scent are closely connected.
Rosemary is a good analgesic without the sedative effects of many of the other painkilling oils. Used in massage, baths or even compresses, it can relieve pain in many conditions such as rheumatism or arthritis and overworked or stiff muscles. Athletes, especially long-distance runners, find Rosemary applied before an event, in combination with other oils helps improve their overall timing. It helps lessen the chances of muscle cramps occurring.
Blends well with Frankincense, Lavender, Clary Sage, Basil, Thyme, Cedarwood, Elemi, Chamomile, spices like Nutmeg or Cardamom and many more.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Tea Tree
Melaleuca alternifolia
Australia
Steam-Distilled
It is one of only two essential oils that can be safely put on the skin without carrier oil. It is also known as narrow-leaved paperback tea tree, ti-tree, ti-trol and melasol.
Tea Tree oil has a very wide range of applications. They all depend on two facts:
This oil is active against all three categories of infectious organisms:
Bacteria
Fungi
Viruses
It is a very powerful immune stimulant. Tea Tree increases the body’s ability to respond to any of the above organisms.
It is an excellent oil for cold, influenza and infectious illnesses. Use it in the bath at the first sign of cold or flu. One of the beneficial affects of tea-tree oil is it stimulates sweating.
Tea-Tree is used to treat acne. Alternate it with oils like Lavender and Bergamot. Some women tend to get spots around the nose and chin in the days preceding menstruation. A drop of tea tree dabbed on each spot reduces the heat and pain and clears the spots up quickly.
Add up to 5-10 drops to 1 oz. of unscented body or hair care product to enhance their effectiveness. Add 2-3 drops to a bowl of hot water for a purifying steam treatment. Apply to pimples with a Q-tip 2-3 times a day.
Blends well with Lavender. Essential Oils of spices, like Clove, Nutmeg etc., citrus oils, Rosemary, Geranium, Marjoram and Clary Sage.
Latin Name
Country of Origin
Method of extraction
Description
Ylang Ylang, Complete
Cananga odorata
Madagascar
Steam-Distilled
Ylang Ylang acts on the cardiovascular system. It lowers blood pressure and slows down an over rapid heart beat (trachycardia). It slows rapid breathing (hyperpnea).
Ylang Ylang helps people suffering from depression. Its normalizing and euphoric properties lift the person mentally and emotionally. It is good for anyone who has low self-esteem and women suffering from PMS.
The calming and relaxing properties and exotic fragrance make it an excellent aphrodisiac. It can break the circle of anxiety about sexual inadequacy and help in treating frigidity or impotence.
It will regulate the flow of adrenaline and ease anger, shock and fear. It is a tonic to the womb and may help with toning the breasts. Ylang Ylang’s effect on the skin is to balance the sebum. It is beneficial for both dry and oily skins.
Blends well with Rose, Sandalwood, the spice oils (very nice: Black Pepper, Cardamom, Clove), Vetiver, citrus Essential Oils, Geranium, Lavender and many more. Ylang Ylang is a great note to use in small amounts in the background of a blend, since it makes a blend more full and round.
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