Abbey Botanicals

Latin name - Canarium luzonicum

A harmonising oil useful in meditation, inducing a deep calm without drowsiness.

Latin name - Eucalyptus globulus

Useful in chilly, winter weather. Helps to clear pathways during a cold. Insect and lice repellent.

Utilised in skin fresheners diluted to 5%.  

Latin name - Foeniculum vulgare

Traditionally used as a soothing agent.

Latin name - Boswelia thurifera

Rejuvenating, excellent for dry and mature skin. Anti-wrinkle, when added to creams and carrier oils. Relaxing, calming. Useful during meditation.

A useful oil during the winter months to use on a vapouriser and as an inhalent.

Latin name - Pelargonium graveolens

A fresh floral and sweet smelling oil, geranium oil is balancing for the body & soul. It is balancing & calming, and relaxes, restores and maintains stability of the emotions.

Traditionally used as a skin freshener. Used in skin care products for both its fragrance, and cleansing properties.

Lice and mosquito repellent.

Latin name - Pelargonium graveolens/rosa

A fresh floral and sweet smelling oil, balancing for the body & soul. It relaxes, restores and maintains stability of the emotions. A great oil to use in the bath, a few drops in a dispersing base, such as milk, to refresh and uplift spirits.

Traditionally used as a skin freshener.

Used in skin care products for both its fragrance, and cleansing properties.

Lice and mosquito repellent.

Latin name - Zinziber officinalis

Uplifting / arousing, stimulating. Warming oil when used in massage. Fiery and forifying, it is good for a warming muscle massage.

Latin name - Cympopogan martini var sofia

From a spiritual perspective Ginger Grass is viewed as a mood uplifting, euphoric, aphrodisiac inducing oil.

In the perfumery industry, Ginger Grass oil is added to inject a sharp, green scent – particularly in men’s colognes.

Latin name - Citrus grandis

Good for hair. Tones and cleanses the skin. Good to use after exercise. Refreshes and uplifts the spirit.

Traditionally used as a skin conditioner. As with the majority of essential oils , dilute with a carrier oil or base cream when applying to the skin. A lovely fresh smelling oil that can help as a pick me up for exhaustion.

Latin name - Bulnesia sarmienti

Guiacawood is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals.

Aromatherapists credit Guaiacwood with being a mood up-lifter, as well as a calming agent. It can promote restful sleep.

Latin name - Hyssopus officinalis

Warm & vibrant, can promote alertness and clarity of thought. Use in fragrancer to help protect rooms from infection, during winter colds.

Can be useful when there is a high pollen count during summer months (to sniff only).

Latin name - Juniperus communis

Has a calming effect on the emotions, restores psychic purity. Vapourise as an anti–bacterial.