ronella, elemi, olibanum, jasmine, palmarosa,
geranium, ginger, rose, ylang ylang
- Gardenia: absolute oil; Gardenia grandifloria
(family, Rubiaceae); mood-elevation effects;
from flowers
- Garlic: Allium sativum(family, Liliaceae); antihy-
pertensive, among other therapeutic and nutri-
tive properties; not for use by individuals with
eczema or psorisis; external application may irri-
tate skin; may cause colic in babies if used by
breast-feeding mothers
- Geranium: floral; Pelargonium graveolen(family,
Geraniaceae); balancing oil for mind and body;
sweet-smelling; relaxes, restores, and maintains
emotional stability; astringent for all skin types
(in skin-care products for fragrance and cleans-
ing); also as insect repellent, for massage where
there is cellulite, and treatment of eczema and
psoriasis; blends well with other floral oils; used
as a room deodorizer if mixed with lavender and
bergamot; from leaves and stems, China; pro-
duction method: steam distillation; also for use
as skin refresher, astringent; blends well with
cedarwood, citronella, clary sage, grapefruit, jas-
mine, lavender, lime, neroli, orange, petitgrain,
rose, rosemary, sandalwood
- Ginger: spicy; Zingiber officinalis (family, Zingiber-
aceae); fortifying, astringent, comforting oil for
muscle massage and nausea; blends with orange
for warming winter baths, and with other citrus
oils; from roots, China; production method:
steam distillation; also used as aphrodisiac
- Goldenrod: Solidago canadensis, S. odora(family,
Asteraceae [Compositae)]; calming, warming;
for bee stings and for encouragement of com-
munication and meditation
- Grapefruit: citrus; Citrus paradisi, C. racemosa (fam-
ily, Rutaceae); refreshing, uplifting, for nervous
exhaustion, relief of cellulite, oily skin, toning
effect on skin and tissues; do not apply to skin in
direct sunlight; from fruit, United States; produc-
tion method: expression; also for use as soothing
agent, astringent, skin conditioner; blends well
with citrus oils, especially bergamot, orange
- Guaiac wood: green, woody; Bulnesia sarmientoi
(family, Zygophyllaceae); no aromatherapy uses
documented, but appropriate for herbal uses;
from wood, Paraguay; production method:
steam distillation
- Helichrysum (Italian everlasting or immortelle):
Helichrysum angustifolium, H. italicum(family Aster-
aceae [Compositae]); one of approximately 500
species of helichrysum; species used as an antide-
pressant; freshens air, mind, and body; clears
chest and sinus congestion; relieves aches, pains,
and menstrual discomfort; from flower, France,
Spain, Yugoslavia; production method: steam
distillation; also Helichrysum: Helichrysum stoechas
(family Asteraceae); from flower, France, Spain
Yugoslavia; production method: steam distillation
- Henna (Hina): Lawsonia inermis (family,
Lythaveae); from flower, India; production
method: steam distillation and absolute
- Hops: Humulus lupulus (family, Moraceae); calm-
ing, sleep aid, and use in sleep pillows; mild pain
reliever; may be slightly toxic; use sparingly
- Hyssop: herbaceous; Hyssopus officinalis, H. decum-
bens (family, Lamiaeae [Labiatae]); sacred to
ancient Greeks and Hebrews, who used hyssop
brooms to clean sacred places; warm, vibrant;
promotes alertness and clear thinking; also used
as air purifier and fragrance, and in treatment of
colds, flu, and bruises; from roots, India, Egypt,
and Europe; production method: steam distilla-
tion; also used as soothing agent, skin condi-
tioner; blends well with celery, fennel, lavender,
orange, rosemary, tangerine; not for use by
pregnant women or individuals with epilepsy or
hypertension
- Jasmine absolute: floral; Jasminum officinaleor J.
grandiflorum (family, Oleaceae); emotionally
warming; relaxes, soothes, uplifts, and aids self-
confidence; for stress and general anxiety; as
perfume and skin-care oil; for hot, dry skin; sen-
sual properties, aphrodisiac; use very small
amount; large number of blossoms (gathered at
night when scent is optimal) required to pro-
duce only a few drops of oil; from flowers,
Egypt; production method: solvent, extraction;
also antiseptic; blends well with floral absolutes
- Juniper: fresh, coniferous; Juniperus communis
(family, Cupressaceae); tones, stimulates; anti-
oils, essential 113
