Online Herbarium
This collection is a resource of my research findings on Essential Oils & Herbs during my studies in herbalism school. Each listing is a brief overview of the Herb/Oil. This will be updated periodicaly.
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Bergamot
Common Name: Bergamot
Latin Name: Citrus Bergamia
Perfume Note: Top
Organoleptic Description: Fresh fruity citrus floral with spicy floral undertones
Oil Characteristics: Thin, Green Color
Therapeutic Properties: Antibacterial, anti-depressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, calmative, carminative, febrifuge, sedative, stomachic, vulnerary.
Uses: Infections, fevers, indigestion, cystitis, wounds, acne, herpes sores, tension, insomnia, fear, emotional crisis, convalescence
Emotional Use: Balancing, antidepressant, ease anxiety, soothing, cooling
Safety Information:Photosensitizer; do not apply to the skin prior to sun exposure
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Lavender
Common Name: Lavender
Latin Name: Lavedula Angustifolia
Perfume Note: Top/ Middle
Organoleptic Description: Fresh, floral, sweet, slighty fruity, herbaceous
Oil Characteristics: Thin slighlty yellow
Therapeutic Properties:
Uses: Acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, athlete's foot, bruises, burns, chicken pox, colic, cuts, cystitis, depression, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache,
flatulence, headache, hypertension, insect bites, insect repellant, itching
Emotional Use: Balancing, soothing, normalizing, calming, relaxing, and healing
Safety Information: Non-Toxic -
Carrot Seed
Common Name: Carrot Seed
Latin Name: Daucus Carota
Perfume Note: Middle
Organoleptic Description: Mild sweet dry earthy
Oil Characteristics: Thin Yellowish brown, Amber
Therapeutic Properties: Calmative, cytophylactic, depurative, diuretic, hepatic, regenerative, vasodilatory
Uses: Detoxifying, arthritis, rheu- matism, indigestion, water retention, genito-urinary infection, urinary tract infection, eczema, ulcers, psoriasis, acne, pimples
Emotional Use: Grounding, rejuvenating, revitalize
Safety Information: Avoid during pregnancy and while breast feeding