Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Chamomile (R)
Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Chamomile (R) (Chamaemelum nobile) Small stocky perennial plant, which grows 26 cm high with many branches, hairy stems, feathery leaves and white flowers. Note: Middle. Odour of Essential Oil of Chamomile (R): Warm, herbal. Colour of Essential Oil of Chamomile (R): Pale Yellow. Source of Essential Oil of Chamomile (R): Flowers. [...]
Essential Oils of Chamomile Uses of essential oils of Chamomile (G) (Matricaria recutita or Chamomilla recutica or Matr) An annual, strongly aromatic herb. It grows up to 60 cms tall with a hairless, erect, branching stem. It has feathery leaves and simple daisy-like white flowers on single stems. Note: Middle. Odour of Essential Oil of [...]
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Essential Oil of Cedarwood (Virginian) (Juniperus virginiana) A coniferous slow growing, evergreen tree that grows up to 33 metres high. It has a narrow, dense and pyramidal crown and reddish heartwood. The size of the tree is best represented by the trunk, which can have a diameter of over 1.5 metres. Note: Base. Odour of [...]
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Essential Oil of Cedarwood (Texas) (Juniperus mexicana or Juniperus ashei) A small alpine evergreen that grows up to 7 m high. It has stiff green needles and an irregular shaped trunk. Note: Base. Odour of Essential Oil of Cedarwood (Texas): Crude: Smoky-woody sweet tar-like. Rectified: Sweet balsamic pencil wood scent less harsh but similar to [...]
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Essential Oil of Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) Sourced and distilled in the beautiful Atlas Mountains, Cedrus atlantica is one of the rare Cedarwood species from Morocco. Supports nervous, respiratory, muscle, and joint function while promoting feelings of relaxation. Also assists against acne associated with teenagers and loss of hair associated with old age. Note: Base. Odour [...]
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Essential Oil of Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) A close cousin to the common edible carrot, Carrot Seed oil is derived from the hairy seeds of an annual herb with a small, inedible white root. The lacy leaves are topped by white flowers with purple centres. Note: Middle. Odour of Essential Oil of Carrot Seed: Earthy. [...]
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Essential Oil of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) The plant is a perennial reed-like shrub growing about 4 m from fleshy rhizomes. Flowers are small, yellow with purple tips, followed by a 1 cm long seed capsules. Note: Top. Odour of Essential Oil of Cardamom: Warming, sweet, spicy with a woody, balsamic undertone. Colour of Essential Oil [...]
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Essential Oil of Camphor (White) (Cinnamomum camphora) A tall, handsome evergreen tree up to 30 metres in height. Its many branches bear clusters of small white flowers and later red berries. Note: Middle. Odour of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Camphoraceous, strong, bitter and medicinal. Colour of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Clear. Source of [...]
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Essential Oil of Cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendroni or Melaleuca cajeputi) A tall evergreen tree up to 30 m high with thick pointed leaves and white flowers. The trunk is flexible with a whitish spongy bark that flakes off easily. Note: Top. Odour of Essential Oil of Cajuput: Camphorous, medical, slightly fruity. Colour of Essential Oil of [...]
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Essential Oil of Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Woody vine up to 5 m), with heart shaped leaves and small white flowers. The berries turn from red to black as they ripen. Note: Middle. Odour of Essential Oil of Black Pepper: Warm and spicy. Colour of Essential Oil of Black Pepper: Clear to pale olive. Source [...]
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