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Neal's Yard Remedies - Essential oils at a glance flyer.
1. Aromatherapy at a Glance
Essential oils should not be applied to the skin undiluted. Children under 2 years old should not be massaged with diluted essential
oils unless advised by a qualified practitioner. For Safety Information and our BlendingTable, please refer to the informational leaflet
included with every essential oil.
Common
Name
Botanical
Name
Country of
Origin
Part of Plant
Used
Aroma
Key
Action
Properties
Bergamot
(Organic)
Citrus aurantium
bergamia
Italy
Expressed from
the peel
Rich, sweet, green,
fruity
Relaxing
Uplifting,
balancing and
calming
Chamomile
Roman
Anthemis nobilis England
Steam-distilled
from the flowers
and leaves
Mild, sweet,
herbaceous
Relaxing
Soothing and
calming – good
for children
Eucalyptus
(Organic)
Eucalyptus
globulus
Spain
Steam-distilled
from the leaves
Camphoraceous,
woody
Cleansing
Stimulating and
helps to clear the
head for easy
breathing
Frankincense Boswellia carterii Somalia
Steam-distilled
from the resin
extracted from the
tree bark
Sweet, spicy,
resinous with a
camphoraceous
top note
Relaxing
Uplifting,
rejuvenating,
toning and
soothing
Geranium
(Organic)
Pelargonium
graveolens
DR Congo
Steam-distilled
from the flowers
and leaves
Sweet, green, floral
with a fruity, minty
undertone
Balancing
Uplifting and
balancing
Grapefruit
(Organic)
Citrus paradisi USA
Expressed from
the peel
Fresh, sweet, citrus,
zesty
Energizing
Refreshing,
uplifting and
toning
Lavender
(Organic &
Non-Organic)
Lavandula
angustifolia
France
Steam-distilled
from the flowers
and leaves
Familiar, fresh,
floral, slightly sweet
Relaxing
Restorative,
calming and
cleansing
Lemongrass
(Organic)
Cymbopogon
schoenanthus
South Africa
Steam-distilled
from the grass
Fresh, intensely
sweet, lemony,
herbaceous, zesty
Cleansing
Energizing and
refreshing
Mandarin Citrus nobilis Brazil
Expressed from
the peel
Extremely sweet
with rich floral
undertone
Relaxing
Warming,
soothing and
calming, good
for children
Orange
(Organic)
Citrus sinensis Italy
Expressed from
the peel
Sweet, fresh, fruity Energizing
Uplifting,
revitalizing
and gently
detoxifying
Patchouli
(Organic)
Pogostemon
cablin
India
Steam-distilled
from the leaves
Dry, aromatic,
woody, musky
Relaxing
Grounding,
toning and
rejuvenating
Peppermint
Mentha piperita
Mitcham
England
Steam-distilled
from the leaves
Fresh, strong,
minty smell with
sweet undertone
Energizing
Cooling,
refreshing and
stimulating
Rosemary
(Organic)
Rosmarinus
officinalis
Spain
Steam-distilled
from the leaves
Strong, fresh,
camphoraceous,
herbaceous
Energizing
Strengthening,
toning and helps
focus the mind
TeaTree
(Organic)
Melaleuca
alternifolia
Kenya
Steam-distilled
from the leaves
Strong, spicy, fresh,
camphoraceous
Cleansing
Stimulating,
toning and
purifying
YlangYlang
(Organic)
Cananga odorata Madagascar
Steam-distilled
from the flowers
Powerful, floral,
intensely sweet
and exotic with
balsamic undertone
Relaxing
Soothing,
sensual and
calming