positae]); for soothing effect, protection of dry
skin, treatment of nervous headache, insomnia,
menstrual disorders; except for individuals sen-
sitive to ragweed, oil comfort during high-pollen
seasons; one of the few essential oils for use on
inflamed skin conditions; blends well with
lavender, bergamot, jasmine, neroli, clary sage;
from flowers, Europe; production method:
steam distillation
- Chamomile Moroc (Sauvage): calming, aro-
matic; Anthemis mixta, Ormenis mixta, O. multi-
caulis(family, Asteraceae [Compositae]); not a
true chamomile; for soothing intestinal symp-
toms; from blossoms, Morocco; production
method: steam distillation; blends well with
cypress, labdanum, lavandin, lavender, vetiver,
cedarwood, olibanum
- Champaca flower and leaf: calming, euphoric;
Michelia alba, M. champaca (family, Magnoli-
aceae); also known as frangipani; for mental
clarity and alertness
- Cinnamon (bark and leaf): spicy; Cinnamomum
zeylanicum, C. verum, Laurus cinnamomum(family,
Lauraceae); strong, warming antiseptic, com-
forting oil during cold season, room fragrance;
from leaves and stems, Sri Lanka; production
method: steam distillation; also used as anti-
inflammatory agent, aphrodisiac, skin condi-
tioner, deodorant; blends well with caraway,
citrus oils, clove, myrtle, nutmeg, olibanum;
may irritate skin
- Citronella: citrus; Cymbopogon nardus, Andropogon
nardus (family, Poaceae [Gramineae]); from
Java; natural deodorizer, insect and cat repel-
lent; production method: steam distillation;
blends well with bergamot, lemon, orange,
lemongrass
- Clary sage: herbaceous; Salvia sclerea (family,
Lamiaceae [Labiatae]); contains hormone-like
compound similar to estrogen; for massage on
muscles and on abdomen before and during
menstruation; induces feeling of well-being,
may induce vivid dreams; for oily hair and skin,
dandruff, treatment of wrinkles; has sensual
properties; from flowering tops, Morocco; pro-
duction method: steam distillation; also used as
skin conditioner, astringent, soothing agent,
aphrodisiac, muscle relaxant; blends well with
cedarwood, labdanum, citrus oils, lavender
lavandin; not for use during pregnancy; do not
drink alcohol or drive
- Clove (bud, leaf, and stem): spicy; Syzygium aro-
maticum, Eugenia caryophyllata, E. aromaticia, E.
caryophyllus(family, Myrtaceae); antiseptic and
stimulating oil used in mouthwash and gargle,
applied topically to gums to relieve toothache;
also used as mosquito repellent; potent skin irri-
tant; use carefully; not for use during preg-
nancy; from flowers, Madagascar; production
method: steam distillation; blends well with
basil, black pepper, cinnamon, citronella, grape-
fruit, lemon, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, rose-
mary, rose
- Coffee: stimulant; Coffea arabica(family, Rubi-
aceae); adrenal gland and nervous system stim-
ulant; use with caution
- Copaiba: Copaifera officinalis (family, Fabaceae
[Legumunosae]): a resinoid and essential oil;
from the tree; for boosting circulation, stress
reduction, clearing of air passages, and perfume
fixative
- Coriander: sweet, spicy; Coriandum sativum(fam-
ily, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae]); for massage to
relieve stiffness and muscle ache; also used as
bath oil; may be slightly toxic; use sparingly;
from seeds, France; production method: steam
distillation; blends well with bergamot, black
pepper, cinnamon, citronella, cypress, gal-
banum, ginger, jasmine, lemon, neroli, orange
- Cornmint: minty; Mentha arvensis (family, Lami-
aceae [Labiaetae]); for clearing of air passages,
boosting of metabolism, and refreshing and
sharpening of senses; may irritate skin and over-
stimulate the nervous system
- Costus: calming; Saussurea costus, S. lappa (fam-
ily, Asteraceae [Composite]); for flavorings and
perfume
- Cubeb: spicy; Cubeba officinalis, Piper cubeba (fam-
ily, Piperaceae); for increasing circulation,
improving digestion, clearing out sinuses and
breathing passages, relieving aches and pains
- Cumin: sharp, spicy; Cuminum cyminun, C. odo-
rum(family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae]); for stim-
oils, essential 111
