Aromatherapy - Glossary of essential oils, Nature of oil used in Aromatherapy

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Glossary of Essential Aromatherapy Oils

Petitgrain Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)

Origins
The main producers are France, Italy and Tunisia. It is also produced in Morocco, Algeria and West Africa.

Essential oil
Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree produces oil that varies in colour from pale to dark yellow. It has slightly woody and floral perfume.

Most common uses
  • Fortifies the nervous systems

  • Calms palpitations

  • Good for insomnia

  • Relieves anxiety
Pinus sylvestris Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Origin
There are many different types of pine tree. Pinus sylvestris, one of the varieties used to produce essential oil, grows widely throughout Europe and the USSR, the main distillation centres being in Austria and the USSR.

Essential oil
Steam distillation of pine needles produces colourless oil with a strong odour reminiscent of balsam.

Most common uses
  • Powerful antiseptic for the respiratory tract in cases of colds, influenza, pneumonia, asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis and laryngitis

  • Effective diuretic

  • Good for cystitis

  • Good for gallbladder

  • Eases rheumatism

  • Helps prevent epidemics of influenza and other contagious diseases.
Bay
Bergamot
Black Pepper
Cajuput
Camomile
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Pelargonium-
Jasmine
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Marjoram
Myrrh
Neroli
Niaouli
Olibanum
Orange
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pine
Rose
Rosemary
Sage
Sandal Wood
Styrax
Tangerine
Thyme
Vertivert
Violet Leaves
Ylang Ylang
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