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 Cardamom
A perennial, reed-like herb, Cardamom grows
wild and is cultivated in India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 4 meters (13 feet)
and has long, green silky blades, small yellowy flowers, with a violet tip and a
large fleshy rhizome, similar to ginger. Oblong gray fruits follow the flowers.
Blends With :
Rose, Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cloves,
Caraway and Cedarwood
Skin and Body Care: Cardamom is particularly helpful for the
digestive system. It works as a laxative and soothes colic, wind, dyspepsia and
nausea, even nausea caused by pregnancy. It warms the stomach and helps with
heartburn. As a massage oil
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 Carrot
Seed
The warm, dry earthy odor
of this oil does have just the faintest hint of carrot and is, surprisingly, a
component in many cosmetics and perfumes! This oil has long been used by Europeans in medicinal
applications for arthritis, mature complexions and wrinkles and skin conditions.
Blends With : Armoise, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus,
Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Juniper,
Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Parsley, Patchouli,
Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Tea
Tree, Violet Leaf, Yarrow
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 Cassia
Simmer a few drops of
this spicy oil in some water on the back of your stove for a warm, homey
atmosphere. The red-hot cinnamon candy scent is the perfect choice for Christmas
candles, potpourri and room fresheners.
Blends With : Allspice, Almond, Amber, Bay, Bergamot, Black Currant,
Calamus, Caraway, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cumin, Frankincense,
Geranium, Ginger, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Myrrh, Nutmeg,
Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Spikenard, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vanilla,
Verbena, Vetiver, Ylang
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 Cedarwood
This mild, woody, sweet
cedar, originates in the ¡¯ USA. without the hamster.
Wonderful as a standalone scent,
or as a subtle underpinning when blended with other woods or citrus.
Blends With : Amber, Anise, Armoise, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Birch,
Black Currant, Black Pepper, Cajeput, Chamomile, Copaiba Balsam, Cistus,
Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fir, Juniper, Lime, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Rose,
Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tangerine, Tuberose, Vetiver, Violet
Leaf, Yarrow
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 Chamomile Moroccan
The plant grows to 90-125 cm high with very
hairy leaves and tubular yellow flowers, surrounded by white ligulets.
Blends With : Geranium, lavender, patchouli, rose, benzoin,
orange blossom, bergamot, marjoram, lemon, ylang ylang, jasmine, clary sage and
labdanum.
Skin Care: Chamomile Moroccan is effective as anti-allergenic,
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antibacterial,
carminative, cholagogue, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, fungicidal, hepatic,
nerve sedative, stimulant of leucocyte production, stomachic, sudorific,
vermifuge, and as vulnerary agent. This oil is an excellent
skincare remedy,
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 Cinnamon
Leaf
This delightful oil
smells like the ground spice with its warm, heady aroma.
It blends with a wide
variety of oil groups. Compliments citruses and woods
in masculine products, and adds a saucy touch to feminine perfumes, soaps and
colognes.
Blends With : Allspice, Almond, Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Black Pepper,
Cajeput, Calamus, Camphor, Caraway, Cassia, Chamomile, Clove, Fir, Frankincense,
Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Orange, Peru Balsam, Rosemary,
Sandalwood, Tangerine, Vanilla, Ylang
Skin and Body Care: Hair products, perfumery
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 Cistus
Also known as Labdanum
or Rockrose
This gorgeous oil is a somewhat viscous liquid, requiring
very little to enhance any blend. Adored for its versatile qualities, it has a
warm, richly floral scent that yields to a fruity, almost plum-like, middle.
Blends With : Ambrette, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Currant, Black
Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress,
Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Oregano,
Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Petitgrain, Myrrh, Ravensara, Rose, Rosewood,
Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Violet Leaf, Yarrow, Ylang
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 Citronella
Grassy fresh, with a
sweet woody-lemony aroma, this little jewel does not at all resemble the
gaggingly fake fragrance used in mosquito-repelling candles. Rather, the oil we
present to you is considered the finest obtainable origin and is one of the
often-used ingredients in high-class perfumery. It blends
wonderfully well as a top note in Geranium and Cedarwood blends. Adds a crisp
note when blended with other citrus oils such as lemon.
Blends With : Amyris, Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Galbanum, Geranium,
Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Orange, Pine, Tangerine
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