Peppermint essential oil
In addition to having a delightful scent that many people associate with winter holidays, peppermint oil has health benefits for athletic performance and can improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
The peppermint essential oil is sourced from the peppermint plant, Mentha x piperita, in the Pacific Northwest and acquired via steam distillation.
Shop for Eden Botanicals peppermint essential oil online.
Lavender essential oil
Lavender essential oil provides a soothing and relaxing scent. It’s often used in aromatherapy to relieve stress. Lavender oil also makes an excellent massage oil when mixed with a carrier oil.
This essential oil is made from certified organically grown lavender and imported from France. It’s steam distilled.
Shop for Eden Botanicals organic lavender essential oil online.
Tea tree oil
Tea tree (melaleuca) oil is thought to have antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s used in wound care, to eliminate head lice, and to control dandruff.
Tea tree oil can be added to shampoos or used in diluted form on the skin for minor fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot.
It can be irritating to the eyes, so be careful if you use it in shampoo or as a lice treatment.
This tea tree oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Australian Melaleuca alternifolia trees.
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Bergamot essential oil
Bergamot essential oil comes from the rinds of Citrus bergamia fruits, a hybrid combination of oranges and lemons. It’s enticing, distinctive scent enhances body lotions, massage oils, and colognes.
Bergamot essential oil may help reduce stress. It contains compounds that may also help to alleviate pain and inflammation.
Some people find bergamot oil irritating to the skin, so make sure to always dilute and do a patch test (more on that below).
As a citrus oil, bergamot essential oil can cause skin to be photosensitive. If applying it to your skin, be sure to cover up before going outside or use it at a time when you can avoid going out in the sunshine.
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Chamomile essential oil
The comforting scent of chamomile has coaxed many people into slumber over the centuries. Chamomile essential oil has multiple benefits for health, including anxiety reduction.
There are two types of chamomile, German and Roman. German chamomile is higher in chamazulene, an active ingredient that’s thought to give chamomile its health benefits.
This brand is USDA-certified organic German chamomile.
Shop for Eden Botanicals German blue chamomile oil online.
Jasmine essential oil
If you enjoy the stuff of legends, you probably know that jasmine is thought to be an aphrodisiac, and no wonder. Its lusciously sweet scent is used to lace popular desserts and fragrances.
This is the one solvent-extracted oil that made it on our list. Read here for more on extraction methods.
Jasmine oil is more expensive than many other oils — a little goes a long way. For this reason, we chose the Jasmine Sambac Absolute oil for its price point and ease of use, since it’s already diluted to 10 percent mixed with fractionated coconut oil. Note that it’s not recommended for aromatherapy use.
Shop for Eden Botanicals Jasmine Sambac Absolute essential oil online.
Jasmine extract for aromatherapy
If you want to stick to an oil you feel confident in using for aromatherapy, there’s a Jasmine extract made from a strain of Jasminum grandiflorum, also called Spanish jasmine. It has a tantalizing scent that isn’t as strong as many jasmine essential oils.
Shop for Eden Botanicals jasmine extract for aromatherapy online.
Ylang ylang essential oil
Ylang ylang has a light, floral scent and is used in aromatherapy to reduce tension and stress. Some users say it’s also beneficial for insomnia.
This ylang ylang oil comes from certified organic flowers and is steam distilled. Like other Eden Botanicals oils, to see a list of individual chemical components, read the certificate of analysis (COA) available in the product description.
Eucalyptus essential oil
The refreshing and distinctive scent of eucalyptus essential oil can help eliminate mildew odors. Eucalyptus is also beneficial for calming down coughs and relieving nasal congestion.
This version can be used in humidifiers and other aromatherapy devices, such as diffusers.
Shop for Eden Botanicals blue gum eucalyptus essential oil online.
Rose geranium essential oil
Rose geranium essential oil comes from a geranium plant with leaves that have a subtle rose scent. Some users find that it helps repel flying and stinging insects. Others mix it with carrier oil and use it as a facial treatment for dry skin.
This essential oil isn’t organic, but gets high marks for purity and steam distillation. It’s grown and cultivated from the leaves of Pelargonium roseum and P. graveolens plants in South Africa.
Shop for Eden Botanicals rose geranium essential oil online.
Patchouli essential oil
Some people associate the scent of patchouli with the Woodstock era. Others enjoy its spicy, woodsy notes, or appreciate its antibacterial properties.
This essential oil is USDA and Ecocert organic certifications and is sourced from Sri Lanka and India. The oil has a pleasing musky-sweet scent and is steam distilled.
Shop for Eden Botanicals patchouli essential oil online.
Essential oil sampler pack
Whether you’re new to essential oils or already love them, buying a kit can save you money and provide an opportunity to mix and match.
Mountain Rose Herbs packages a set of their own essential oils. It includes small samples of essential oil singles, which also makes them nice for travel. Some essential oils included in this kit are eucalyptus, peppermint, cedarwood, lavender, and sweet orange.
Shop for Mountain Rose Herbs essential oil sampler kit online.
Essential oil diffuser
The URPOWER essential oil diffuser is compact in size and comes in a couple options, including a version with multicolored LED lights. It’s easy to fill and empty, plus it can be used as a night light.
You can choose the intensity of the aroma you want dispersed into your home by using one of three operating modes. There’s also an automatic off function.
When using a diffuser, always make sure to clean it thoroughly so that you can alternate your essential oil scents without contamination.
To fully enjoy the experience of aromatherapy, you may want to use an essential oil diffuser. Used with water, diffusers release and disperse essential oil into the air as a fine mist or vapor.
