Essential Oils Shop

Oils come in 5 ml bottles (with the exception of carrier oil) and are accompanied by an information sheet about the oil. Each oil in the shop has a brief description of its uses but we strongly recommend you consult a qualified practitioner or aromatherapy books for further details on the use of essential oils. It is important to note that less is more and only a few drops are necessary however the oils are used. Only Lavender can be used directly on to the skin - ALL other oils must be diluted either in water or carrier oil. If using oils on children, please check quantity to use as this will be a few drops less than for adults.

We do not have in stock all oils available. If you require oils other than those listed we will probably be able to get them for you. Please contact us.

Synergy Blends

Carrier Oil

Ready-blended Massage Oils

Bergamot (citrus bergamia)

An uplifting, refreshing and antiseptic oil. Used for depression, tiredness, irritability, stress, acne and greasy skin. Good room deodoriser for killing germs. Use 5 drops in massage oil or in a bath to lift your mood. To make the room smell fresh, put a few drops in water in a vaporiser or in a saucer on top of a radiator.

Cedarwood, Atlas (cedrus atlantica)

Stimulating and refreshing. Good for dandruff, thinning hair, dermatitis, rashes, eczema, greasy skin and acne, and any stress-related symptoms. AVOID during pregnancy.

Chamomile, Roman (anthemis nobilis)

Anti-inflammatory, healing, sedative. Used for stress, sleeplessness, headaches, rashes, insect bites, burns, cuts, toothache and mensrual/menopausal problems. Add 10 drops to a warm bath to help you relax. Use for massage in a carrier oil or compress for headaches or menstrual pain. Excellent household disinfectant.

Eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus)

Clears the head. Used in cough and cold remedies. Powerful antiseptic which kills airbourne germs. Soothes muscular aches, pains and sprains. Use in a vaporiser or in a bowl of water on a radiator to disinfect a room and make breathing easier at night. Dilute in carrier oil and massage onto muscular aches. Put a couple of drops in a pint of boiling water and inhale the vapours (keeping eyes tightly shut).

Frankincense (boswellia thurifera)

Relaxing, uplifting and mildly antiseptic. Good for tiredness, grumpiness, lack of confidence and emotional turmoil. Calms. Massage (diluted in oil) on scalp and temples to relieve tension headaches. Add to a bath to help you relax.

Geranium (pelargonium graveolens)

Puts you in a good mood, helps you sleep, gives energy or can relax you totally. Good for cuts, bruises, eczema, burns, acne, broken veins and mature, dry skin. Add to a hot bath to relax, or a cool bath to energize.

Ginger (zingiber officinale)

Boosts circulation, can relieve a tight, chesty cough, tummy ache, tight muscles, stiffness and exhaustion. Good for tired feet. Inhale 2 drops on a tissue to clear the head and energise yourself, use in poultices for stiff muscles or tummy ache. Added to a bath in winter it will warm you. NEVER apply undiluted to skin and use in moderation.

Lavender, French (lavendula augustifolia)

Relaxing, stimulating, powerful antiseptic and healer, calms, refreshes and invigorates. Good for tension, headache (two drops on your finger and massage into your temples and back of neck), skin problems and aches and pains. Can be applied direct to burnt skin or insect bites. Few drops in a hot bath will make you feel pleasantly drowsy and in a cool bath will energize. Inhale a few drops from a tissue to clear the head. Good in massage for tense muscles. Place a few drops on a piece of material amongst your clothes to scent them.

Lemon (citrus limonum)

Stimulating, invigorating, deodorising and antiseptic. Used for colds or mental exhaustion, for energising an aching body, boosting ciruclation, treating cellulite or warming hands and feet. Inhale a few drops from a tissue for a cold or to counter tiredness. Use it on a cloth to disinfect and deodorise the house and sickroom. NOTE - may irritate skin if it is exposed to sunshine after application. Store in the fridge.

Mandarin (citrus reticulata)

Use for stretch marks, scars, stress, irritability, insomnia, restlessness and nervous tension. A few drops in a hot bath is very uplifting. Inhale a few drops from a tissue if you feel tense or tired. NOTE - may irritate the skin if it is exposed to sunlight after application. Store in the fridge.

Marjoram (origanum majorana)

Relaxing and soothing. Useful for headache, tension, insomnia, bruises, aches, chilblains, lumbago, bronchitis, coughs and colds. Few drops in a hot bath will help aches and pains. In massage (with a carrier oil) is good for migraine, headache, muscular/joint pain or after excessive exercise. Inhale with steam for a chesty cough or to ease congestion. AVOID in pregnancy.

Patchouli (pogostemon cablin)

Stimulates in small amounts and sedates in larger amounts. Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Used for tiredness, tension, burns, acne, dandruff, eczema and oily skin. Heady sensual oil. Place on a piece of cloth amongst your clothes to scent them.

Petitgrain (citrus aurantium)

Very effective in treating insomnia, fatigue, low energy, backache, muscular tension. Add to a warm bath to relax and help cure sleeplessness. Inhale a few drops from a tissue to relieve fatigue. Store in fridge.

Rosemary (rosemarinus officinalis)

Antiseptic, stimulating, invigorating, cleansing. Use for headaches, breathing problems, fluid retention, poor circulation or dandruff. Warming body massage. Massage (after dilution) onto head and scalp for lack of concentration or headache. Burn in a vaporiser to aid concentration and memory. Inhale for coughs. AVOID during pregnancy or if epileptic.

Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia)

Powerful antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral. Used for cuts, burns, acne, stings, blisters, herpes, yeast and fungal infections.

Thyme, White (thymus vulgaris)

Powerful antiseptic, stimulant, insect repellent. Used for tension, fatigue, anxiety, headache, skin irritations, coughs, colds, rheumatic aches and pains. Disliked by most flying insects. Mixed with other anti-stress oils, it makes an invigorating bath. Good for massaging aching muscles. Inhale with steam for breathing problems. AVOID during pregnancy.

Vetiver (vetiveria zizanoides)

Relieves tension and stress, insomnia. Use in baths for rheumatism and arthritis. Good for oily skin.

Ylang Ylang (cananga odorata)

Aromatic, relaxing, rejuvenating for skin and hair. Useful for calming tension, lifting negative moods and increasing sensuality. Add a few drops to a bath for stress. Burn in a vaporiser to make the room smell sweet.