Abbey Botanicals

Latin name - Illicium verum

Cheering, sense enhancing, mildly euphoric. Added to perfumes for a rich, sweet fragrance.

Latin name - Ocimum basilicum

Used for gymnasts and athletic massage; the aroma is thought to give the mind strength and clarity. Invigorates body & spirit: helps refresh the mind allowing concentration, especially when tired.

Useful in the car to help concentration on a journey. Traditionally used as deodorant, soothing agent, insect repellent.

Latin name - Pimenta acris

Used extensively in men’s fragrances. Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac.

Stimulating & energising. Hair rinse for dandruff, greasy lifeless hair.

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Latin name - Styrax benzoin var. tonkinsensis

It is the balsamic resin from benzoin (a small tree). Benzoin is a fixative, anti-oxidant. Used as a natural preservative in creams. Skin protective, deodorant. Benzoin must be diluted otherwise it is almost solid (sets like concrete).

Comforting and warming as a massage, especially when feeling you need a' pick me up'. Useful as a steam inhalant, especially in winter. Soothes cracked skin. Excellent for use in gardening handcreams. A warming and uplifting oil when used in massage.

Latin name - Citrus aurantium

Familiar to many as the flavouring in Earl grey tea. Freshens air, use in vaporiser to disperse unpleasant odours. Good for combating cigarette smoke.

Relaxes and refreshes and is good for confidence building - can be used as calming oil for agitation & stressful situations. Uplifts the spirit and emotions.

Insect repellent.

Latin name - Betula lenta

Substitute the man-made Wintergreen, Methyl salicylate. 

Used in magick for concentration, focus and protection by clearing away unwanted energies from your environment.

Latin name - Piper nigrum

Used for over 4000 years in folk medicine. Warming oil during the winter season.