ulating metabolism of obese or edemic individu-
als, or those mentally or physically exhausted;
may be slightly photosensitizing or irritating to
skin- Cyperus (Cypriol): Cyperus scariosus (family,
Cyperaceae); sedge grass used to make papyrus,
cloth, and fragrances; also used as insect repel-
lent and a tonic for the digestive system - Cypress: coniferous; Cupressus sempervirens (fam-
ily, Cupressaceae); astringent oil for refreshing
oily and blemished skin, deodorant, antiperspi-
rant, massage on cellulite and on abdomen dur-
ing menstruation; blends well with lavender and
sandalwood; from leaves and stems, France; pro-
duction method: steam distillation; flammable - Dill: Anethum graveolens (family, Apiaceae
[Umbelliferae]); reduces appetite, with fennel
and baking soda, a constituent of “Gripe Water”
(British term for anticolic water) - Elecampane: Aster officinalis, Hellenium grandiflo-
rum, Inula helenium(family, Asteraceae [Com-
positae]), also known as inula; used for mood
elevation; also breathing aid for some asthma
patients - Elemi: Canarium commune, C. luzonicum(family,
Burseraceae); for immune system stimulation,
especially for debilitated persons; also an expec-
torant and aid in clearing airways; also for
insomnia, meditation, and during counseling
sessions - Eucalyptus: camphoraceous; Eucalyptus globulus
(family, Myrtaceae); powerful antiseptic, used in
baths and massage during cold season, as chest-
rub oil and in vaporizer as air purifier; blends
well with lavender and pine; other eucalyptus
oils include Australian eucalyptus (E. australina);
lemon eucalyptus (E. citriodora); dives or broad-
leaved peppermint (E. dives); peppermint euca-
lyptus (E. piperita); blue mallee (E. polybractea);
grey peppermint (E. radiata); cully gum (E.
smithii); from leaves and stems, Spain; produc-
tion method: steam distillation; also for use as
deodorant, antiseptic, soothing agent, skin con-
ditioner, insect repellent; blends well with
coriander, juniper berry, lavender, lemon,
lemongrass, thyme- Evening primrose: Centhera biennis; high
gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), vitamin, and min-
eral content; for face and body massage blends,
especially to combat dry skin and eczema - Fennel: anise; Foeniculum vulgare, F. officinale,
Anethum foeniculum(family, Apiaceae [Umbellif-
erae]); sweet aniseed-like aroma; for skin care,
massage where cellulite is present; also used for
digestion in breast-firming massage and promo-
tion of milk production, use sparingly; can be a
skin irritant; not for young children, pregnant
women, or epilepsy patients; from fruits, Italy;
production method: steam distillation; also for
use as antiseptic, aphrodisiac, soothing agent,
muscle relaxant; blends well with basil, gera-
nium, lavender, lemon, rose, rosemary, sandal-
wood; slight dermal toxicity - Fir needle: fresh, spicy; Abies alba (family,
Pinaceae); dilute well; may irritate skin; other
firs include Canadian balsam, (A. balsamea);
Siberian fir (A. siberica); hemlock, (Tsuga
canadensis); and black spruce (Picea mariana) - Frankincense: balsamic; Boswellia thuriferaor B.
carteri (family, Burseraceae); also known as
olibanum (B. papyrifera); used for centuries;
soothes, warms, and aids meditation; used as
incense on altars and in temples; slows breathing,
controls tension, sharpens mental focus; also for
toning and caring for mature/aging skin (used by
Egyptians in face masks for its rejuvenating prop-
erties); related to elemi (Canarium luzonicum);
from resin, India and France; production method:
steam distillation; also for use as skin conditioner,
soothing agent; blends well with basil, black pep-
per, galbanum, geranium, grapefruit, lavender,
orange, patchouli, sandalwood - Galangal: Alpina officinarum, Languas officinarum
(family, Zingiberaceae); a general stimulant with
stress-reducing properties - Galbanum: green; Ferula galbaniflua, F. cummosa,
F. rubicaulis (family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae]);
used in food flavoring, but also for mature skin
care and clearing airway congestion; from resin,
Middle East and France; production method:
steam distillation; also for use as skin condi-
tioner, muscle relaxant; blends well with cit-
- Evening primrose: Centhera biennis; high
112 oils, essential