Essential Oils
Therapeutic essential oils — properties, uses, and Ayurvedic connections.
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that carry the aromatic essence and therapeutic properties of their source material. Used in aromatherapy, Ayurveda, and folk medicine worldwide, they interact with the body through inhalation, topical absorption, and olfactory-limbic pathways.
Lavender
Air
Tea Tree
Water
Peppermint
Fire and Air
Eucalyptus
Air and Water
Lemon
Fire
Orange (Sweet)
Fire
Frankincense
Ether and Fire
Rosemary
Fire
Chamomile (Roman)
Water
Chamomile (German)
Water and Earth
Ylang Ylang
Water
Bergamot
Fire and Air
Clary Sage
Water and Earth
Geranium
Water
Patchouli
Earth
Sandalwood
Earth and Water
Cedarwood
Earth
Vetiver
Earth
Jasmine
Water and Fire
Rose Otto
Water and Earth
Neroli
Air and Water
Lemongrass
Fire
Grapefruit
Fire and Air
Lime
Fire
Mandarin
Fire and Water
Clove Bud
Fire
Cinnamon Leaf
Fire
Ginger
Fire and Earth
Black Pepper
Fire
Cardamom
Fire and Water
Turmeric
Fire and Earth
Fennel
Fire and Air
Juniper Berry
Fire and Air
Cypress
Earth and Air
Pine
Air and Earth
Spruce
Earth and Air
Fir Needle
Air and Earth
Helichrysum
Fire and Earth
Myrrh
Earth and Water
Copaiba
Earth and Water
Marjoram
Fire and Earth
Thyme
Fire
Basil
Fire and Air
Oregano
Fire
Ravintsara
Air
Niaouli
Air and Fire
Palmarosa
Water and Air
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Water and Air
Blue Tansy
Water and Air
Spikenard (Jatamansi)
Earth and Water