106. Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa - Indonesia)

Turmeric has been known for thousands of years for its valuable health properties. The oil extracted from fresh rhizomes of this plant has a golden color and is high in sesquiterpene hydrocarbon alpha-curcumene, making it powerful anti-inflammatory. It's useful for treating arthritis and joint care, relieving muscle pain, preventing hair loss, particularly pattern baldness. Turmeric and its oil are now known to have anti-cancer properties and improve overall health. It's one of the best oils for skincare, promoting healthy and youthful skin.

107. Fennel Sweet (Foeniculum vulgare - Spain)

Fennel sweet, a sought-after essential oil, is renowned for its detoxifying properties and often used in lymphatic massage. Its diuretic properties aid in eliminating toxins, making it a powerful urinary-tract antiseptic. It can also alleviate flatulence and digestive issues, balance menstrual cycles and ease hormone fluctuations during menopause. On a psychological level, fennel sweet is protective, warming and grounding. A few drops, when rubbed between the palms and brushed over the aura, can safeguard against psychic disturbance.

108. Lavandin (Lavandula hybrida grosso - France)

Lavandin is a hybrid between True Lavender and Spike Lavender. The yield of this oil is normally 2-3 times higher than True Lavender that cause the oil is much cheaper and now is increasingly cultivated. Should not be confused with Lavender, Lavandin is not suitable for skin burn treatment just like lavender due to high content of Camphor and Eucalyptol. It's good for refreshing in the bath for respiratory system and very effective as an inhalation for colds, catarrh, sinusitis and clearing headaches. It's also good for muscular pain and stifffness.

109. Lavender Abs. 10% (Lavandula angustifolia - France)

This Fine Lavender absolute is from Provence, southern of France. This product is different to Lavender Provence essential oil because it's extracted by solvent extraction process instead of traditional steam distillation process, so, it is not an essential oil but it's an absolute. The aroma of this lavender absolute is much better than lavender essential oil as it has the scent exactly the same as lavender flowers just like you're standing in the lavender field. This absolute is suitable for making perfume of lavender instead of making skincare products.

110. Myrrh 10% (Commiphora myrrha - Kenya)

Myrrh is the first choice to treat athletes foot, chronic wounds, ulcers and gum infections, and can also be used as a tincture. Its healing reputation stretches back more than four thousand years. Overall, myrrh is healing, soothing and restorative. Myrrh is excellent in skin care, and is especially recommended for use in hand creams and on inflamed skin conditions. It is calming and soothing and good for all stress-related conditions and anxiety. Psychologically, myrrh inspires peace and tranquility. Like frankincense, it is excellent for meditation.

111. Niaouli (Melaleuca quniquenervia veridiflora - Madagascar)

Niaouli is a relative of Tea Tree. It has a gentler, less effective action, but is well tolerated by the skin, making it valuable in a local wash for cleaning wounds. Its vulnerary and antiseptic properties help the wound heal cleanly and quickly. Its gentle action also makes niaouli good for treating urinary-tract infections, thrush and cystitis. Niaouli is good in steam inhalations and baths for coughs, colds, flu, sinusitis and bronchitis. Psychologically, niaouli has powerful stimulant, vaporized in a burner it will help keep the mind clear and alert.

112. Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini - Nepal)

Palmarosa is much used in all skin-care preparations for its lovely fragrance, sebum-balancing and hydrating properties. It also helps to regenerate healthy new cells. Palmarosa is suited to all skin types, but is especially good for dry and slightly damaged skin, making it a useful addition to face creams, body lotions and hand creams. The oil is balancing, refreshing and soothing. A good digestive stimulant, Palmarosa is recommended in local massage and bath for sluggish digestion and loss of appetite, and it may be useful for anorexia nervosa.

113. Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin - Indonesia)

Patchouli has always been extensively used in perfumes and deodorants. It is a powerful aphrodisiac, and adds a sensuous, erotic, oriental note to mood perfumes. It is excellent in skin care, patchouli heals inflammation, dermatitis, sores, eczema and other skin conditions, and is particularly suited to mature and oily skins. It helps to regenerate healthy new skin cells. Psychologically, patchouli is soothing, stabilizing and slightly hypnotic. It is excellent for reducing stress and for alleviating anxiety and depression. Good for using in massage oils.

114. Tangerine (Citrus reticulata var. tangerine - South Africa)

Tangerine essential oil has a very delicated aroma, true to the scent of the fruit rind, and is golden yellow color with sweet and fruity aroma. A major application of this oil is in treating digestive problems, as it has a tonic and stimulant effect on both the stomach and liver. Its effect on the intestines is calming and even more effective when combined with other citrus oils such as Lemon. For skin care, it's one of the safest essential oil that is very gentle and excellent component of massage oils for the prevention of stretch-marks.

115. Bay West Indian (Pimenta racemosa - India)

Bay is an excellent essential oil for hair care. It stimulates the scalp, eliminates dandruff, and restores body and tone to oily, damaged, and lifeless hair. Its unique, masculine fragrance is great for massage oils and relieving body aches and pains. It is also effective in steam inhalations as an antiseptic for the respiratory system. Additionally, it has a stimulating effect on the mind and emotions. Psychologically, it has no specific indications but its masculine scent is often suitable for those who dislike sweeter smelling essential oils.

116. Kaffir Lime Peel (Citrus hystrix DC. - Thailand)

The soothing and sedative properties of this oil make it an excellent remedy for anxiety, depression, and nervous tension. Its refreshing and cool nature can help to soothe anger and frustration, likely by reducing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. It's also beneficial for respiratory infections, including breathing difficulties. This oil is also a great addition to hair care products to reduce hair loss and heal the scalp. However, it's important to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight after use as it increases the skin's sensitivity to the sun.

117. Lemon (Citrus limon - Spain)

Lemon essential oil is derived from the cold pressing of lemon peels. It is known for its fresh, citrusy aroma and is commonly used in aromatherapy for its uplifting and energizing properties. It also boasts numerous health benefits, such as boosting the immune system, promoting digestion, and reducing inflammation. When it comes to mental benefits, lemon essential oil is believed to help with concentration, stress, and anxiety. It's also popularly used as a natural cleaning agent and can be used to freshen up the smell of your home.

118. Lime (Citrus aurantifolia - South Africa)

Lime, similar to other citrus oils, is beneficial for lymphatic massage, oily skin, and acne treatment. It has antiseptic, anti-viral, astringent, bactericide, febrifuge, and tonic properties. Lime also works as a good digestive tonic, it can help to stimulate the production of bile, and it can also help to alleviate nausea and vomiting. It's refreshing and uplifting, helping to relieve fatigue, apathy, and depression. It makes an interesting addition to mood perfumes and massage oils. Avoid use if you have very sensitive skin or before sun exposure.

119. Peppermint (Mentha piperita - England)

Peppermint has a dual action by cooling when hot and warming when cold. This makes it a good remedy for colds by halting mucus and fevers and encouraging perspiration, useful in respiratory disorders generally as well as dry coughs and sinus congestion. It has a relaxing and slightly anesthetic effect on stomach muscles, may be helpful for kidney and liver disorders. Its cooling nature seems to relieve states of anger and nervous trembling, excellent for mental fatigue and depression. Blend well with Cypress, Lavender, Marjoram and Rosemary.

120. Spikenard 10% (Nardostachys jatamansi - Nepal)

Spikenard is native to northern India and Nepal. It has been prized for its healing properties and perfume since antiquity. It's an aromatic herb , closely related to Valerian. The oil is warming, drying and diuretic, good for kidney and liver problems, inflammation of all kinds. It has balancing effect on the menstrual cycle, helpful for all allergic skin reactions and all kinds of rashes. It can be used in massage oil for the treatment of cellulite with diuretic, detoxifying and relaxing properties. Blend well with Lavender, Juniper Berry and Rosemary.