Common Name
Botanical Name
and Chemotype

Principal Constituents

Plant Part

Country of Origin

Growing Method

Effects and Comments

Eucalyptus Australiana Organic Eucalyptus radiata ssp.radiata

1,8-cineole (75%), α-terpineol (9%), limonene, citrals (<2%), terpinen-4-ol, α-terpinyl acetate

Leaf/stem

Australia

Organic

THE medicinal Eucalyptus oil, as praised by Australian researchers, Penfold and Morrison in the 1930’s. Excellent for aiding in the relief of many respiratory complaints, expectorant and anti-infectious. Seen as a potential anti-viral essence, Eucalyptus radiata has good ‘toning’ qualities, for boosting our Defensive Qi, the ‘energetic’ aspect of our immune system. Singly distilled (not rectified) from ACO certified organic trees.

Eucalyptus Blue Gum Eucalyptus globulus

1,8 cineole (>70%), α-pinene (8%), α-terpineol (3.5%), < 1% of globulol, pinocarveol

Leaf/stem

Paraguay

Wild

The classic Tasmanian Blue Gum oil, as mentioned in most Aromatherapy texts. As with E. radiata (and these oils make a good combination), useful for many respiratory complaints, and aids in the relief of nerve pain, headaches, minor wounds and burns. Sustainable wild harvested and single distilled.

Lemon Eucalyptus Eucalyptus citriodora

Citronellal (78%), citronellol (5%), isopulegol (6%), iso-isopulegol, α- and β-pinene, 1,8 cineole, β-caryophyllene (all less than 2%)

Leaf/stem

Brazil

Wild

From the beautiful ‘ghost gum’, this oil is a useful anti-inflammatory essence, to assist in the temporary relief of the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, muscular pain and spasm and sore throat. Calming qualities for nervous tension and stress. Topical use for treatment of fungal infections. A good insect repellent!

Peppermint Eucalyptus Eucalyptus dives

Piperitone (43%), α-phellandrene (23%), p-cymene (7%), terpinen-4-ol (4%), α-thujene (4%)

Leaf/stem

Australia

Wild

Rich in piperitone, this essence is a good decongestant, helping to break up congestion in respiratory complaints (such as bronchitis) and combines well with other respiratory oils like E. radiata. Useful in skin care to help unblock pores as in acne and comedomes.

Eucalyptus staigeriana Eucalyptus staigeriana

Neral (9%), geranial (12%), geranyl acetate (4-14%), methyl geranate (3%) geraniol (5%), limonene

Leaf/stem

Australia

Wild

A new Australian essence, E. staigeriana is a beautiful lemon scented oil, rich in lemon-scented citrals and esters of geraniol. Used in low doses (<1%) it is gently soothing and calming. Blended with citrus oils, it is a good air antiseptic when diffused.

Everlasting
Helichrysum
angustifolium

Neryl acetate (36%), neryl propionate (5%), γ-curcumene, nerol, linalool, limonene, italidiones

Above Ground Parts

France

Wild/  Organic

Also known as Helichrysum or Immortelle, French practitioners have noted the wound healing, scar-reducing and anti-coagulant benefits (as for sprains and bruises) of Everlasting oil. An anti-inflammatory oil, it is useful for muscular pain and temporary pain relief in arthritis and rheumatism; and useful in the treatment of minor skin disorders – wounds, small scars, dermatitis and on.

Sweet Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare var dulce

Trans-anethole (76%), fenchone (11%), methyl chavicol (<4%), p-anisaldehyde

Above Ground Parts

Hungary

Traditional

Along with Clary Sage, an essential oil useful for menstrual complaints, as in the relief of menopausal symptoms, including mood swings. Well known for its digestive benefits, Fennel is useful for the relief of indigestion and over-indulgence. For respiratory complaints, as in temporary relief of coughs and mucous congestion.

Frankincense
Boswellia carterii

α-pinene (40%), limonene (13%), myrcene, sabinene, trans-verbenol, incensole, β-caryophyllene

Gum Oleoresin

Somalia

Wild

Also known as Boswellia sacra, this is the true Frankincense oil. A warming and protective essence, supporting the immune system, helping to maintain well-being and beneficial during times of stress and illness. Expectorant, it is useful for respiratory complaints; regenerative for mature skin and healing for minor wounds.

Frankincense CO2 Extract
Boswellia carterii Supercritical CO2 extract

See above. Richer in heavier sesquiterpenes and incensole.

Gum Oleoresin

Oman

Wild

As above. From supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, this extract is most true to the exotic aroma of the resin. Calming and uplifting, Frankincense has long been used to aid meditation and other religious practices.

Fragonia
Agonis fragrans

1,8 cineole (20%), α- (30%) and β- (2%) pinene, linalool (7.2%), terpinene-4-ol (4.3%), α-terpineol (6%), < 2.2% of myrtenol, geraniol, nerol and citronellol

Leaf/stem

West    Australia

Traditional

Fragonia oil is derived from a ‘Tea Tree’ native to SW Western Australia. The essential oil has a very pleasant aroma, less medicinal than common Tea Tree oil. Containing over 20% of a variety of monoterpene alcohols, a study has shown it has significant anti-bacterial properties as is the case with common Tea Tree and similar uses. Overall, it appears Fragonia is a good toning and stimulating essence.