~German Chamomile, matricaria chamomilla Properties: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, reduces pain, sedative, helps wounds to heal, reduces fever Misc: Smells like banana bread. $20+ depending upon quality and quantity. Oil is a blue-green color. ~Clary Sage, salvea sclarea Properties: antidepressent, antispasmodic, encourages menstruation, aphrodisiac, deoderant, raises blood pressure, sedative, hormone balancer Misc: $10+ depending upon quality and quantity. Oil is clear liquid. Caution!! Not to be used if you are pregnant. ~Eucalyptus, eucalpytus radiata Properties: antiseptic, antiviral, deoderant, expectorant, stimulant, clears the lungs and respitory passages, reduces fever Misc: $8+ depending upon quality and quantity. Make certain to purchase pure eucalpytus for aromatherapy use as they also sell synthetic for potpourri. Eucalyptus is great for deoderizing and killing germs. Great to have when you get a cold. Oil is clear liquid. ~Juniper, juniperus communis Properties: antiseptic, astringent, detoxifying, encourages menstruation, good for massage oils Misc: $8+ depending upon quality and quantity. Easily located in health food stores. Oil is a clear liquid. Caution!! Not to be used if you are pregnant. ~Lavender, lavendula vera or lavendula officianalis Properties: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, deoderant, fungicidal, lowers blood pressure, eases coughing, increases the immune system, strengthens the nervous system, sedative, helps wounds heal, heals burns and insect bites Misc: The "wonder oil" - it does everything! Can be used neat (undiluted) on the skin. There is a book by Julia Lawless specifically dedicated to this oil. Oil is a clear liquid. $5+ depending upon quality and quantity. Easily located in health food stores. Caution!! Not to be used if you are pregnant. ~Peppermint, mentha piperata Properties: encourages menstruation, aids digestions, helps with nausea and vertigo, helps headaches, reduces fever, strengthens the liver Misc: $8+ depending upon quality and quantity. Easily located in health food stores. Often found in shampoos and conditioners because it stimulates the scalp. Also found in teas for digestion and stomach upset. Oil is a clear liquid. Caution!! Not to be used if you are pregnant and must be diluted because it can be a skin irritant. ~Rosemary, rosmarinus officinalis Properties: reduces pain, antiseptic, bactericide, clears the mind, encourages menstruation, strengthens the liver and stimulates the flow of bile, raises blood pressure, strengthens the nervous system, improves memory, clears respitory tract and lungs Misc: $8+ depending upon quality and quantity. Easily located in health food stores. Often found in shampoos and conditioners for dark hair because it stimulates the scalp. Oil is a clear liquid. Caution!! Not to be used if you are pregnant or have epilepsy. ~Sandalwood, santalum album Properties: antibiotic, antidepressent, aphrodisiac, astringent, eases coughing, expectorant, helps sore throats Misc: $20+ depending upon quality and quantity. Easily located in health food stores. Oil is a clear, thick liquid. Make certain that the oil is pure because there are many synthetics available. ~Tea Tree, melaleuca alternifolia Properties: antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, cell regenerator, increases the immune system, helps wounds heal, helps cold sores, warts and blemishes Misc: $8+ depending upon quality and quantity. Easily located in health food stores. Often found in shampoos and conditioners because it helps with dry skin while thoroughly cleaning the hair. Oil is a clear liquid. Can be applied neat (undiluted) but may irritate sensitive skin.