WHITE CAMPHOR (Cinnamomum camphora)

White Camphor Essential Oil is extracted from the wood, root stumps and young branches of the evergreen camphor tree. It is a native of Taiwan China and Japan, but is now grown as far afield as India and California.

Camphor has traditionally been Worn around the neck to ward off evil spirits, infectious diseases and to strengthen the heart. It has long been used as an insecticide, particularly in moth balls.

The White Camphor aromatherapy essential oil contains terpenic ketone, which is why it has such hot, pungent fumes. It is good for sprains or muscular aches and pains.

In aromatherapy, White Camphor essential oil is good for softening tight, aching muscles, relieving minor sprains, or soothing a stiff neck. It also repels most insects.

Home use of White Camphor essential oil

Camphor should be used sparingly and must be well diluted for massaging directly into aching or painful muscles. Add a few drops to a cotton ball, or the hem of curtains or blinds, for an excellent insect repellent, particularly for flies and moths.

Safety tips for White Camphor Essential oil

Camphor oil fumes are potent and should not be inhaled by asthmatics. It is safe for massage if well diluted and applied to specific areas, rather than all over the body.

White Birch Oil is extracted from the bark  and leaf buds of the white birch tree. It is grown in Sweden, Germany, northern Russia, and Finland.

Birch has been used for centuries as a treatment for skin problems and arthritic or rheumatic conditions. Scandinavians hang small bundles of the leafy branches in their saunas in order to create a fragrant steam which will deep cleanse the skin and boost the circulation.

 White Birch essential oil is anti­-inflammatory, soothing, diuretic and antiseptic. It has a woody, leathery, warm smell.

In aromatherapy, it is excellent for eczema and dry skin dandruff, as well as fungal infections. It Also helps break down cellulite and stop fluid retention.

Home use of White Birch Essential Oil

Massage, baths. Diluted with a carrier oil, massage into the thighs, buttocks and tummy to reduce the ‘bloat’ of PMT or help break down stubborn cellulite. Massage it on areas of extra-dry skin or add a few drops to a warm bath. And a few drops in a hot footbath will soothe fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.

Safety Tips for White Birch Essential Oil

White Birch essential oil is perfectly safe for home use as long as it is diluted before application.

Bergamot Essential Oil is extracted from the peel of the nearly ripe, bitter orange fruit. Today it is grown com­mercially in Southern Italy, Sicily, Morocco, and parts of Africa.

Bergamot plant has been used since the 16th century in southern Europe to counter fever. It is bergamot that gives Earl Grey tea its flavor, and is a common fragrance and fixative in cosmetics, toiletries and sun tanning products.

The Bergamot essential oil is uplifting, refreshing and antiseptic. It has a subtle, fresh, spicy lemon smell with a warm, balsamic undertone.

In aromatherapy, it is used to treat acne, tiredness, depression, irritability, melancholy, stress, and greasy skins. It is a good deodorant and will help kill germs in your home.

Home use of Bergamot essential oil

Massage, baths, inhalation. Because of its wonderful smell, de stressing effect and antiseptic properties, place few drops in a saucer of hot water on top of a radiator to freshen a room. It may be inhaled directly from a tissue for emotional upset or negative moods. Use it in moderation a maximum of five drops, for massage or in a bath to lift your spirits.

Safety Tips for Bergamot essential oil

Bergamot oil can irritate skin, especially if it is subsequently exposed to sunlight. It is safe for home use, if well diluted.

 Ambrette seed plant is ground and used as a spice in the East, and as a musk substitute in perfumery. Traditionally, it cures indigestion, acidity, cramp, and other stomach diseases, and, treats nerves and headaches.

 Ambrette seed essential oil has a rich, musky smell and has both stimulating and relaxing properties. It is calming and warming and said to be an aphrodisiac.

In aromatherapy, it is effective for depression, fatigue, anxiety, or other stress related conditions. It is also good for muscular aches, poor circulation and cramps.

Home use of Ambrette Seed Oil

Massage, inhalation, compress, baths. A few drops on a tissue can clear your head, whether you’re suffering from a mental fatigue or cold, and relieve any nausea or headaches, from travel to morning sickness. Four drops in a basin will refresh tired feet. Use sparingly for aromatherapy massage or in the aromatherapy bath.

Special note about Ambrette seed oil:

This essential oil is perfectly safe for home use as long as it is diluted before application.

 This instinctive response to smell is what aromatherapy, which has become one of the most exciting new areas of research for industry, is based on. In France, perfume manufacturers are now creating ‘mood’ fragrances to make the wearer feel and smell better in one go. In America, car manufacturers are currently researching air-conditioning systems to time-release essential oils and keep motorists alert at the wheel. In Japan an alarm clock that pre-releases fragrance so you wake in a good mood is available. And in the United Kingdom relaxing odors are given to patients in hospital to prepare them for therapy. Developments like these are soon going to make our sense of smell more important once again.

 There are more than 10,000 different odors that the human nose can smell, but most of us can only recognize a tenth of them because we have become so lazy. Happily, smells, like many other things, can be relearnt and memorized. All you have to do is train your nose to be aware of the different aromas it encounters.

To help you, here are two simple tests which use common household ingredients and will tell you (1) how good your sense of smell is, and (2) which essential oils you will like best. For the first test, you need to wear a blindfold and have a friend or partner assist you; the second you can do alone.

 1 Essential Oil Testing – The Sniff And Tell Test

Using the chart below, get your friend to choose any ten items that you have in the house. It is important that you don’t know the ones selected, so wear your blindfold, and no peeping. 

 Your friend must cut any fruit, crush fresh (but not dried) herbs and open jars, bottles or tubes, then, one by one, hold each item about three inches away from the tip of your nose for up to 30 seconds, while you try to guess what it is.

If you get five or more items correct, you have an above-average sense of smell. But don’t rest on your laurels. Keep practicing until you score ten out of ten.

 2 Essential Oil Testing – The Fragrance Family Test

Again, using the chart below, choose three items from each category (three floral, three citrus, three green, etc). Mix them up and smell them randomly, putting the ones you like on one side and the ones you dislike on another. It helps if you keep your eyes closed while you sniff, as this will help you to concentrate on the smell rather than what you see.

 Then work out which fragrance categories you liked the most smells from. These are the categories you naturally prefer. For example, you might like citrus and green more than floral, woody and spicy).

Most good suppliers stock 40 or more oils, so when you start buying them restrict your initial choice to the categories you instinctively prefer.

Educate Yourself About Essential Oils

A lot of people start working on essential oil blend recipes without really knowing the basic things about essential oils. Although some people are lucky enough to get their essential oil blend recipes right even if they do not know the basic things about essential oils, most people are not that lucky. More often than not, people do not get good results from their essential oil blend recipes because they do not really understand how the essential oil blending process works. To increase your success rate in this area, you need to know the basic things about essential oils before you attempt to work on even the simplest essential oil blend recipes.

Choose Your Ingredients Well

The general outcome of your essential oil blend recipes depend much on the kind of ingredients that you use. If you want good results, you need to get good quality ingredients to work with. No, you should not just buy any ingredients for your essential oil blend recipes simply because these things are cheap and readily available. Remember that your goal here is to create some really cool scents, not to create some cheap oil blends that do not really smell good so pay close attention to your ingredients. As much as possible, you should buy your ingredients from reputable and well known stores and shops only.

Establish Your Work Station

If you are really serious about making essential oils, you need to establish a place where you can work in peace and concentrate on your essential oil blend recipes. Since you do not need a large work station, your kitchen should be a good place when you can start working on your essential oil blends.

Uses of Rosemary Essential Oil

These days, several medicinal preparations contain rosemary and Bulgarian rose essential oil. Rosemary teas and oil are extensively used for hair care in lotions and shampoos. Regular use of rosemary essential oil helps stimulate the follicles, making hair grow stronger and longer. Rosemary essential oil also slows down the premature hair graying and loss, and hence is excellent tonic for bald people. The oil is excellent for flaky and dry scalps, and regular massage nourishes the scalp. It is usually mixed with basil oil and tea tree oil to combat scalp problems.

Rosemary essential oil is used as a mouth wash and helps remove bad breath. Regular massage with this oil helps tone the skin and get rid of dryness. It is excellent nerve and brain tonic. Students use it during exam time to increase the concentration and study efficiently. It is a good remedy for mental fatigue, depression and forgetfulness. Inhaling rosemary essential oil lifts the mood immediately, and removes boredom.

Rosemary essential oil has ability to relieve pain, and is extensively used to get relief from muscle pains, headaches, rheumatism, sore muscles and arthritis. Massaging the aching body part with this oil gives quick relief from pain.

Aroma of rosemary is mesmerizing, and hence rosemary essential oil is a good inhalant. The oil is used in cosmetics, room fresheners, food, beauty aids, bath oil, perfumes and candles due to its fine aroma. When oil is inhaled, it clears the respiratory tract and brings mental energy. Many people use the mixture of water and rosemary oil to remove bad odors.

Rosemary essential oil is often used to treat flatulence, stomach cramps and indigestion. The leaves of rosemary are added in meat dishes as it helps in digestion. Rosemary essential oil is also used for treating menstrual cramps, disorders in menstrual cycle, urine flow, gall bladder, prostate, liver, intestines, sperm mobility, heart, cataract, kidney stones and associated pain.

Rosemary essential oil may cause allergic reaction and hence, must be used with prescription only. As the oil is volatile, it can cause spasms and vomiting. It should never be consumed orally. Excessive dosage can lead to miscarriage in pregnant women.

Minimum Requirements

However, before you can get to buy wholesale organic essential oils it is often necessary that you have in your possession a tax number and in addition you may need to have a license to do business. The good news is that obtaining a tax number is not difficult as it is readily available from the IRS website. For the business license you will need to get in touch with your state authority and for more information on this you need only check your state’s Small Business Administration which provides a lot of useful information.

Next, you need some information regarding how to buy wholesale organic essential oils and this in turn involves learning what the minimum order level is which often varies from one supplier to the other and which could be as low as fifty dollars or as much as five hundred dollars. Often, a wholesaler might require that your first order for wholesale organic essential oils be of a minimum amount after which you can start buying whatever quantity suits your needs.

You should, when buying wholesale organic essential oils, ask for discounts that in fact most wholesalers are willing to offer and which will mean getting to affect greater savings, especially when you place a large order. Also, be sure to enquire about the payment terms which can include Cash on Delivery and in other cases it could be a credit card payment.

Some of the best resources from where you can purchase wholesale organic essential oils include places such as Starwest Botanicals, Simplers Botanical Company, Essential Wholesale and Lebermuth.

When it concerns shopping for wholesale organic essential oil and even for small purchases of essential oils it pays to realize that not all essential oils are created equal. This means that in order to pick the best organic essential oils you need to look only at those essential oils that have been certified by bodies such ECOCERT and Nature et Progres and also Agrobio. This certification at least ensures that the products conform to certain minimum standards and furthermore it is assumed that every ingredient in the essential oil will be organic and so too will be the processes that were used to make the essential oil.

Take The Sniff Test

You need to know how to differentiate the smell of pure organic essential oils from the diluted or adulterated ones. Undiluted or pure organic essential oils usually have strong smell and if you sniff it too closely, you could end up with a headache. When sniffing essential oils, make sure that you put the bottle of oil about 5 inches away from your nose. If the smell of the oil is still quite strong at this distance, this is a good sign. On the other hand, if you can hardly smell the scent of the oil when you put the bottle 5 inches away from your nose, the essential oil may not be pure. 

Different types of pure organic essential oils emit different smells so if you are planning to sniff test more than one type of essential oil, you should take a few minutes break between sniffs. Remember that the strong scent from pure organic essential oils can be quite overwhelming and if you sniff different types of essentials one after another, you may experience temporary loss of the ability to differentiate smells.

Take A Closer Look At The Price

Most types of pure organic essential oils are sold at premium prices. Even if you are buying wholesale organic essential oil, you cannot expect the prices to hit rock bottom. If you come across some essential oils that are sold at very cheap prices, you should think twice about buying any of these products.  Before you buy any of these products, scrutinize the company that is selling these products well and make sure that the company has a good reputation.

Check The Label

Before you buy any pure organic essential oil on display in your favorite store, you should check their labels carefully. Labels that state the Latin name of the essential oil usually come from good sources.

Certified organic essential oil has many uses. You can use this type of oil for your bath, personal care, perfume and as massage oil. The use of certified organic essential oil has been linked to good health and wellness for many years. Studies show that people who use certified organic essential oils are less prone to certain types of diseases as compared to those who do not use this type of essential oil at home. If you value your health and you want to enjoy life to the fullest, you should stop using conventionally produced essential oils and switch to organic essential oils now.

 Using Essential Oil In Your Bath

People from all over the world have been using certified organic essential oil in their bath for many generations. Long before certified organic essential oils become permanent fixtures in wellness centers and spas, these types of oil have been the favorite bathing oil of royalties.

To use certified organic essential oil in your bath, you simply add around 10-20 concentrated drops of essential oil into your hot bath. If you are using diluted essential oil, you may add at least a cup of diluted essential oil to your bath.

Using Organic Essential Oil For Massage

It is important to use diluted certified organic essential oil for your massage. No, you should not attempt to directly apply pure essential into your skin. According to experts, pure essential oils may be too strong for most types of skin and may cause irritations. To avoid any untoward incidents, you should mix your essential oils with carrier oils to make it more skin friendly. Some of the most common carrier oils that you can use together with your certified organic essential oils are canola oil, olive oil, mineral oil and almond oil.

Essential Oil For Personal Care

Essential oils can be used as hair and skin treatment. If you have dry hair and your scalp itches, you should try using certified organic essential oil on your hair. For dry skin, add diluted essential oil to your bath or apply it on your skin using a sponge as you take a shower.