Essential Oils

You Can Trust the Purity of Amrita's Large Selection of Therapeutic Single Note Oils.


The 160 premium-quality therapeutic oils listed below, including many rare oils, form the core of Amrita's entire product line. All of Amrita's oils have been gas chromatographically tested to ascertain their purity and natural source. Many are certified organic or wild-crafted. The cultivation method of each oil is indicated.

Definitions of Farming Methods:

Wildcrafted | Conventionally Farmed | Certified Organic | Ecologically Ethical
Wildcrafted: Many of Amrita's essential oils are distilled from plants that grow in their natural habitat or ecosystem, far away from any pesticides or artificial fertilizers. This is often the healthiest, most natural growing condition for a particular plant species and often yields the finest essential oil.
Organic: Every plant we list here as organic has been grown, harvested, distilled and handled according to the USDA/NOP standards. Certification is available upon request.
Ecologically Ethical: These oils come from farms that use no pesticides or artificial fertilizers. The oils meet an organic standard but are not certified organic. This situation often occurs in developing countries where no organic certification is available.
Conventionally Farmed: A number of Amrita's oils are selected from conventional farms after careful screening. Although the plants themselves may have been treated with pesticides, we guarantee the essential oil is pesticide-free.

Ammi Visnaga Ammi visnaga Wildcrafted Seeds Morocco
Angelica Root Angelica archangel Conv. farmed Root Hungary
Angelica Seed Angelica archangelica Conv. farmed Seed Hungary
Anise Pimpinella anisum Conv. farmed Seed Hungary
Basil, Holy Ocimum sanctum Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant India
Basil, Holy Ocimum sanctum Certified Organic Blossom and Plant India
Basil, Sweet Linalol Ocimum basilicum Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Egypt
Basil, Tropical Ocimum basilicum Conv. farmed Blossom and Plant Comoros
Basil, Tropical Ocimum basilicum Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Egypt
Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis Certified Organic Leaf Portugal
Bay Leaf St. Thomas Pimenta racemosa Conv. farmed Leaf Dominican Republic
Benzoin Resinoid 50% Styrax benzoe Wildcrafted Resin Thailand
Bergamot Citrus aur. bergamia Certified Organic Peel Italy
Bergamot Bergapten-Free Citrus aur. bergamia Conv. farmed Peel Italy
Birch, Sweet Betula lenta Wildcrafted Wood Russia
Cajeput Melaleuca cajeputi Certified Organic Leaf Indonesia
Camphor Cinnamomum camphora Wildcrafted Wood Taiwan
Caraway Carum carvi Conv. farmed Seed Netherlands
Cardamom Eletteria cardamomum Certified Organic Seed Gautemala
Carrot Seed Daucus carota Conv. farmed Seed India
Cedar Leaf Thuja occidentalis Wildcrafted Needle Canada
Cedar, Atlas Cedrus atlantica Wildcrafted Wood Morocco
Cedar, Himalayan, Organic Cedrus atlantica Certified Organic Wood India
Cedar, Virginia Juniperus virginiana Wildcrafted Wood USA
Celery Apium Graveolens Conv. farmed Seed India
Chamomile, Blue Moroccan Tanacetum annuum Certified Organic Blossom Morocco
Chamomile, German Matricaria chamom. Certified Organic Blossom Germany
Chamomile, German CO2 Matricaria chamom. Certified Organic Blossom Hungary
Chamomile, Roman Anthemis nobilis Farmed Blossom USA
Chamomile, Roman Organic Anthemis nobilis Certified Organic Blossom Hungary
Cinnamon Bark Cinnamomum ceylnicum Certified Organic Bark Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Leaf Cinnamonum zeyl. Conv. farmed Leaf Sri Lanka
Cistus (Rockrose) Cistus landi. var. pinene Certified Organic Resin Portugal
Citronella Cymbopogon nardus Wildcrafted Aerial Parts of Plant Sri Lanka
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Egypt
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea Farmed Blossom and Plant Russia
Clove Bud Eugenia caryophyllata Ecologically Ethical Bud Madagascar
Coriander Seed Oil Coriandrum sativum Certified Organic Seed Hungary
Coriander, CO2 Coriandrum sativum Conv. farmed Seed Ukraine
Cornmint Mentha Arvensis Conv. farmed Plant China
Cypress Cupressus sempervirens Wildcrafted Cone, Needle Spain
Cypress Blue Callitris intratropica Wildcrafted Wood Australia
Elemi Canarium luzonicum Wildcrafted Resin Philippines
Eucalyptus Camaldulensis Eucalyptus Camaldulensis Certified Organic Leaf Nepal
Eucalyptus Citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Wildcrafted Leaf India
Eucalyptus Radiata Eucalyptus radiata Ecologically Ethical Leaf Australia
Fennel, Sweet Foeniculum dulce Conv. farmed Seed France
Fennel, Sweet Foeniculum dulce Certified Organic Seed Hungary
Fir, Balsam Abies balsamica Certified Organic Needle Canada
Fir, Grand Abies grandis Wildcrafted Needle France
Fir, Siberian Abies sibirica Wildcrafted Needle Hungary
Fir, Silver Abies alba Wildcrafted Needle France
Frankincense Boswellia neglecta Certified Organic Resin Somalia
Frankincense CO2 Boswellia carteri Wildcrafted Resin Somalia
Galbanum Ferula galbaniflua Wildcrafted Resin Iran
Geranium, Rose Pelargonium roseum Certified Organic Blossom Egypt
Geranium, Rose Pelargonium roseum Wildcrafted Blossom China
Ginger, CO2, Organic Zinziber officinale rosc.root oil cochin Certified Organic root Indonesia
Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Conv. farmed Peel USA
Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Certified Organic Peel Spain
Pink Grapefruit Citrus Paradisi Conv. farmed Peel USA
Helichrysum Helichrysum italicum Certified Organic Blossom SE Europe
Helichrysum Serotinum Helichr. ital. var. serot. Wildcrafted Blossom France
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Conv. farmed Blossom and Plant Bulgaria
Hyssop Cineol Hyssopus officinalis Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant Spain
Hyssop Decumbens Hyssopus off. var. dec. Conv. farmed Blossom and Plant France
Inula Extra Fine Inula graveolens Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant France
Iris (Orris) CO2 Iris pallida Conv. farmed Root Albania
Jasmine Grandiflorum Abs. Jasminum grandiflorum Ecologically Ethical Blossom India
Jasmine Sambac Abs. Jasminum offic. sambac Ecologically Ethical Blossom India
Juniper Berry Juniperus communis Certified Organic Berries Croatia
Juniper, Alpine Organic Juniperus com. var. alp. Certified Organic Berries on Branch France
Lavandin, Sweet Lavandula hybrida Certified Organic Flower Top France
Lavender, Extra Lavandula off. var. vera Wildcrafted Flower Top France
Lavender Extra Lavandula off. var. vera Conv. farmed Flower Top France
Lavender Extra Lavandula off. var. vera Ecologically Ethical Flower Top Bulgaria
Lavender Extra Lavandula off. var. vera Certified Organic Flower Top Bulgaria
Lavender Extra France Organic Lavandula off. var. vera Certified Organic Flower Top France
Lavender Maillette Lavandula officinalis Certified Organic Flower Top France
Lavender Maillette Lavandula officinalis Conv. farmed Flower Top France
Lavender, Spike Lavandula latifolia Wildcrafted Flower Top Spain
Lemon Verbena Lippia citriodora Wildcrafted Aerial Parts of Plant France
Lemon, Yellow Citrus limonum Conv. farmed Peel USA
Lemon, Yellow Citrus limonum Certified Organic Peel Argentina
Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus Wildcrafted Aerial Parts of Plant Guatemala
Lime Citrus aurantifolia Conv. farmed Peel Mexico
Lime, Organic Citrus aurantifolia Certified Organic Peel Mexico
Lime Organic Citrus aurantifolia Certified Organic Peel Sri Lanka
Litsea Cubeba Litsea cubeba Wildcrafted Leaf Brazil
Lovage Leaf Oil Levisticum Officinalis Conv. Farmed Leaf Hungary
Mandarine, Red Citrus reticulata Conv. farmed Peel Italy
Mandarine, Red Citrus reticulata Certified Organic Peel Italy
Manuka Leptospermum scop. Wildcrafted Leaf New Zealand
Marjoram, Spanish Thymus mastichina Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant Spain
Marjoram, Spanish Organic Thymus mastichina Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Spain
Marjoram, Sweet Majorana hortensis Conv. farmed Blossom and Plant Egypt
Marjoram, Sweet Majorana hortensis Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Egypt
Mastic Pistacia lentiscus Wildcrafted Resin Morocco
Melissa (Lemon Balm) Melissa officinalis Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Bulgaria
Mint, Forest Mentha silvestris Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant France
Mugwort, White Thujone Artemisia herba alba Wildcrafted Leaf and Flower Top Morocco
Myrrh Commiphora myrrha Wildcrafted Resin Somalia
Myrtle, Green Myrtus communis Wildcrafted Leaf Albania
Myrtle, Red Myrtus communis Wildcrafted Leaf Morocco
Neroli Citrus aurantium amara Conv. farmed Blossom Tunisia
Niaouli Melaleuca viridiflora Certified Organic Leaf Madagascar
Nutmeg CO2 Myristica fragrans Conv. farmed Fruit Indonesia
Orange, Bitter Citrus aur. bigarade Conv. farmed Peel Dominican Republic
Orange, Blood Red Wildcrafted Peel Italy
Orange, Sweet Citrus sinensis Certified Organic Peel Mexico
Oregano Origanum Heracleod. Wildcrafted Blossoom and Plant Greece
Oregano Origanum compactum Wildcrafted Blossoom and Plant Morocco
Oregano Origanum minutiflorum Wildcrafted Blossoom and Plant Turkey
Palmarosa Cymbopogon martinii Wildcrafted Blossoom and Plant India
Parsley Seed CO2 Petroselinum crispum Conv. farmed Seed India
Patchouli Pogostemon cablin Certified Organic Leaf Indonesia
Pepper, Black piper nigrum Certified Organic Leaf Sri Lanka
Peppermint Mentha piperita Conv. farmed Blossom and Plant USA
Peppermint Mentha piperita Certified Organic Blossom and Plant India
Petitgrain Bigarade Citrus aur. bigarade Conv. farmed Leaf Paraguay
Petitgrain, Combava Citrus Hystrix Conv. farmed Leaf Madagascar
Petitgrain, Mandarine Citrus reticulata Conv. farmed Leaf Egypt
Pine Sylvestre Pinus sylvestris Wildcrafted Needle Hungary
Pine, Black Pinus Nigra Wildcrafted Needle Bulgaria
Ravintsara Cinnamomum camph. Certified Organic Leaf Madagascar
Rose Otto Rosa damascena Certified Organic Blossom Bulgaria
Rose Otto Rosa damascena Conv. farmed Blossom Turkey
Rose, Absolute Rosa damascena Conv. farmed Blossom Turkey
Rosemary 1.8-Cineol Rosmarinus officinalis Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Tunisia
Rosemary Borneol Rosmarinus officinalis Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Portugal
Rosemary Verbenon Rosmarinus officinalis Certified Organic Blossom and Plant South Africa
Rosewood Aniba rosaeodora Wildcrafted Wood India
Sage Salvia officinalis Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant Hungary
Sage Salvia officinalis Certified Organic Blossom and Plant France
Sage, Spanish Salvia lavandulifolia Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant Spain
Sage, Spanish Organic Salvia lavandulifolia Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Spain
Sandalwood Australia Santalum spicatum Certified Organic Wood Australia
Sandalwood Tamil Nadu Santalum album Wildcrafted Wood India
Savory Satureia Montana Conv. farmed Blossom and Plant France
Spearmint Mentha spicata Conv. farmed Blossom and Plant USA
Spearmint Mentha spicata Certified Organic Blossom and Plant India
Spikenard (Nardo) Nardostachys jatamansi Wildcrafted Root India
Spruce, Black Picea mariana Certified Organic Needle Canada
Spruce, Hemlock Tsuga canadensis Wildcrafted Needle Canada
St. Johns Wort Hypericum perforat. Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant France
Tagetes Tagetes patula Conv. farmed Blossom India
Tangerine Citrus reticulata Conv. farmed Peel USA
Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus Conv. farmed Blossom and Plant France
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia Certified Organic Leaf South Africa
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia Ecologically Ethical Leaf Australia
Thyme Borneol Thymus satureioides Certified Organic Blossom and Plant Morocco
Thyme Linalol Thymus vulgaris Certified Organic Blossom and Plant France
Thyme Thujanol Thymus vulgaris Ecologically Ethical Blossom and Plant France
Thyme, Red Thymol Organic Thymus vulgaris Organic Blossom and Plant Albania
Tuberose Absolute Polianthes tuberosa Ecologically Ethical Blossom India
Turmeric Curcuma Ionga Organic Root India
Vanilla, CO2 Vanilla planifolia Certified Organic Pod Madagascar
Vetiver, Organic Vetiveria zizanoides Certified Organic Root Haiti
Vitex Vitex agnus castus Wildcrafted Leaf and Berry Turkey
Wintergreen Gaulteria fragrantissima Wildcrafted Leaf Nepal
Wormwood Artemisia anua Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant Bulgaria
Yarrow, Blue Achillea millefolium Wildcrafted Blossom and Plant Bulgaria
Ylang Ylang 3 Extra Fine Cananga odorata Certified Organic Blossom Madagascar
Ammi Visnaga
Price: Starting at $31.90
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Ammi Visnaga
Wildcrafted, Seeds, Morocco

Ammi Visnaga is a powerful antispasmodic. It also is used to control allergic reactions.
Angelica Root
Price: Starting at $41.70
Angelica Root
Farmed, Root, Hungary

Purifying, warming, comforting, Angelica may help with rheumatism. It is also recommended for weakness, nervousness, stress and convalescence.
Angelica Seed
Price: Starting at $41.30
Angelica Seed
Farmed, Seed, Hungary

Purifying, warming, comforting, Angelica may help with rheumatism. It is also recommended for weakness, nervousness, stress and convalescence.
Anise
Price: Starting at $8.50
Anise
Farmed, Seed, Egypt

Anise is reported to have an uplifting and comforting effect on the mind and is also used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Basil, Holy Organic
Price: Starting at $9.90
Basil, Holy Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, India

Basil increases blood flow to the brain, enhancing clear thinking and improving memory, and also connects the thought process with speech.
Basil, Sweet Linalol Organic
Price: Starting at $19.90
Basil, Sweet Linalol Organic
Organic, Blossom and Plant, Egypt

Basil's antispasmodic property has a beneficial action on the respiratory system and nervous disorders, while clearing the head and relieving intellectual fatigue.
Bay Leaf St. Thomas
Price: Starting at $13.60
Bay Leaf St. Thomas
Farmed, Leaf, Dominican Rep.

Used to massage muscular aches, strains, sprains, as an antiseptic it can also treat colds, tonsillitis and viral infections.
Benzoin Resinoid 50%
Price: Starting at $9.90
Benzoin Resinoid 50%
Wildcrafted, Resin, Thailand

Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, it can heal dry, chapped skin and wounds, and is warming to painful joints, helping rheumatism and gout.
Bergamot
Price: Starting at $13.50
Bergamot
Certified Organic, Peel, Italy

Bergamot has been successfully used for urinary and vaginal infections and inhaled for respiratory infections.
Bergamot Bergapten-Free
Price: Starting at $13.50
Bergamot Bergapten-Free
Farmed, Peel, Italy

Bergamot has been successfully used for urinary and vaginal infections and inhaled for respiratory infections.
Birch, Sweet
Price: Starting at $17.00
Birch, Sweet
Wildcrafted, Wood, Russia

Birch is an anti-inflammatory oil and is excellent for massaging sore muscles, sprains and painful joints. It is also anti-spasmodic and antiseptic.
Cajeput, Organic
Price: Starting at $9.80
Cajeput, Organic
Certified Organic, Leaf, Indonesia

Camphor
Price: Starting at $7.90
Camphor
Wildcrafted, Wood, Taiwan

Camphor was used traditionally to cure the plague in ancient Persia. To be used sparingly, it is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.
Caraway
Price: Starting at $19.00
Caraway
Farmed, Seed, Netherlands

Recommended for stomach disorders, settling digestion and stimulating appetite. It is also used as fragrance in personal care items.
Cardamom
Price: Starting at $19.70
Cardamom
Certified Organic, Seed, Guatemala

One of the oldest spices known, it is recommended for respiratory and digestive complaints as well as nervous exhaustion and depression.
Carrot Seed
Price: Starting at $12.50
Carrot Seed
Farmed, Seed, India

Carrot Seed oil is an excellent regenerator of liver and skin cells, treating a variety of conditions, and is highly recommended for skin care products.
Catnip
Price: Starting at $18.80
Catnip
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, Canada
Catnip, Organic
Price: Starting at $47.80
Catnip, Organic
Organic, Blossom and Plant, Canada
Cedar Leaf
Price: Starting at $15.70
Cedar Leaf
Wildcrafted, Needle, Canada

Also known as Thuja Oil, Cedar Leaf has a camphoraceous, fruity aroma.
Cedar, Atlas
Price: Starting at $9.10
Cedar, Atlas
Wildcrafted, Wood, Morocco

As an antiseptic and astringent, it is recommended for hair and skin care, and may also be used to reduce stress, anxiety and tension.
Cedar, Himalayan, Organic
Price: Starting at $7.80
Sale Price: Starting at $3.90
Cedar, Himalayan, Organic
Wildcrafted, Wood, India

Himalayan Cedar has a regulating effect on the nervous system. It is also antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, helpful to arthritis and rheumatism.
Cedar, Virginia
Price: Starting at $8.40
Cedar, Virginia
Wildcrafted, Wood, USA

Virginia Cedar is helpful for anxiety, nervous tension and concentration, but it is also an antiseptic and is useful as an insect repellent.
Celery
Price: Starting at $13.90
Celery
Farmed, Seed, India

Used as a flavoring, it can also treat rheumatoid arthritis, mental depression and anxiety, digestive disorders, and bladder and kidney complaints.
Chamomile, Blue Moroccan Organic
Price: Starting at $24.00
Chamomile, Blue Moroccan Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom, Morocco

Also known as Blue Tansy, this oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-histaminic, anti-spasmodic, and a thymus stimulant.
Chamomile, German
Price: Starting at $53.00
Chamomile, German
Certified Organic, Blossom, Germany

A gentle, excellent oil for sensitive skin, it is said to help sprains, inflamed tendons, swollen joints, nervous tension, insomnia, indigestion and headaches.
Chamomile, German CO2, Organic
Price: Starting at $24.00
Chamomile, German CO2,  Organic
certified Organic, Blossom, Germany

A gentle, excellent oil for sensitive skin, it is said to help sprains, inflamed tendons, swollen joints, nervous tension, insomnia, indigestion and headaches.
Chamomile, Roman
Price: Starting at $24.00
Chamomile, Roman
Farmed, Blossom, USA A traditional remedy for grumpy children and premenstrual women, this is good for anyone who feels irritable due to discomfort, indigestion or stress.
Chamomile, Roman Organic
Price: Starting at $53.00
Chamomile, Roman Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom, Hungary

A traditional remedy for grumpy children and premenstrual women, this is good for anyone who feels irritable due to discomfort, indigestion or stress.
Cinnamon Bark
Price: Starting at $31.00
Cinnamon Bark
Certified Organic, Bark, Sri Lanka

Used to treat chronic diarrhea, rheumatism, colds, abdominal and heart pain, kidney problems, hypertension, amenorrhea and cramps.
Cinnamon Leaf
Price: Starting at $7.80
Cinnamon Leaf
Farmed, Leaf, Sri Lanka

Used to treat chronic diarrhea, rheumatism, colds, abdominal and heart pain, kidney problems, hypertension, amenorrhea and cramps.
Cistus (Rockrose)
Price: Starting at $33.00
Cistus (Rockrose)
Certified Organic, Resin, Portugal

Used as a perfume and perfume fixative, it has also been known to treat infected wounds and skin ulcers.
Citronella
Price: Starting at $7.50
Sale Price: Starting at $3.75
Citronella
Wildcrafted, Aerial Parts of Plant, Sri Lanka

A febrifuge, stomachic, diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue, it is widely used in household cleaners and as an insect repellent.
Clary Sage
Price: Starting at $13.70
Clary Sage
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, Russia

A euphoric oil, it balances estrogen production, helpful for labor, milk production, premenstrual and menopausal symptoms.
Clary Sage Organic
Price: Starting at $21.30
Clary Sage Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, Egypt

A euphoric oil, it balances estrogen production, helpful for labor, milk production, premenstrual and menopausal symptoms.
Clove Bud
Price: Starting at $7.80
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Clove Bud
Ecologically Ethical, Bud, Madagascar

A carminative, anti-emetic and counterirritant, clove tea is used to relieve nausea and the oil is well known for its ability to alleviate toothache.
Cornmint
Price: Starting at $14.75
Cornmint
Certified Organic, Plant, China

Used to treat colds, bronchitis, rheumatism and neuralgia, and in Chinese medicine: earaches, tumors and skin conditions.
Cypress
Price: Starting at $15.70
Cypress
Wildcrafted, Cone and Needle, France

Woody, spicy, clear and refreshing, in Roman and Greek mythology Cypress was dedicated to the God of the underworlds.
Coriander Seed Oil Certified Organic
Price: Starting at $13.60
Coriander Seed Oil Certified Organic
Certified Organic, Seed, Hungary

Recommended for arthritis, gout, muscular pain, rheumatism, and may be helpful for nervous exhaustion, anorexia nervosa and loss of appetite.
Cypress Blue
Price: Starting at $31.90
Cypress Blue
Wildcrafted, Wood, Australia

Woody, spicy, clear and refreshing, in Roman and Greek mythology Cypress was dedicated to the God of the underworlds.
Elemi
Price: Starting at $9.70
Elemi
Wildcrafted, Resin, Philippines

It is recommended for the treatment of wounds, ulcers and inflammations, as well as wrinkles, and has been used to treat lung congestion.
Eucalyptus Citriodora
Price: Starting at $7.70
Eucalyptus Citriodora
Wildcrafted, Leaf, India

Eucalyptus relieves insect bites, burns, cuts, wounds and muscular pain and is widely used in inhalations, soaps, gargles and lozenges.
Eucalyptus Globulus Unrectified (sweet)
Price: $19.00
Eucalyptus Globulus Unrectified (sweet)
Certified Organic, Leaf, Portugal

Eucalyptus relieves insect bites, burns, cuts, wounds and muscular pain and is widely used in inhalations, soaps, gargles and lozenges.
Eucalyptus Radiata
Price: Starting at $7.90
Eucalyptus Radiata
Ecologically Ethical, Leaf, Australia

Eucalyptus relieves insect bites, burns, cuts, wounds and muscular pain and is widely used in inhalations, soaps, gargles and lozenges.
Eucalyptus, Sweet Part. Rec.
Price: Starting at $5.70
Eucalyptus, Sweet Part. Rec.
Wildcrafted, Leaf, Spain

Eucalyptus relieves insect bites, burns, cuts, wounds and muscular pain and is widely used in inhalations, soaps, gargles and lozenges.
Fennel, Sweet
Price: Starting at $9.90
Fennel, Sweet
Farmed, Seed, France

Said to give longetivity, strength, and courage, fennel has been historically used to control hunger and is recommended for oily and mature skin care.
Fennel, Sweet Organic
Price: Starting at $11.90
Fennel, Sweet Organic
Certified Organic, Seed, Hungary

Said to give longetivity, strength, and courage, fennel has been historically used to control hunger and is recommended for oily and mature skin care.
Fir, balsam Organic
Price: Starting at $13.00
Fir, balsam Organic
Certified Organic, Needle, Canada

It is used for chest colds, bronchitis and asthma, may help with arthritis, rheumatism and joint pain, and is used in anti-anxiety blends.
Fir, Siberian
Price: Starting at $8.90
Fir, Siberian
Wildcrafted, Needle, Hungary

It is used for chest colds, bronchitis and asthma, may help with arthritis, rheumatism and joint pain, and is used in anti-anxiety blends.
Fir, Silver
Price: Starting at $19.40
Fir, Silver
Wildcrafted, Needle, France

It is used for chest colds, bronchitis and asthma, may help with arthritis, rheumatism and joint pain, and is used in anti-anxiety blends.
Frankincense
Price: Starting at $27.70
Frankincense
Certified Organic, Resin, Somalia

Warm, woody, sweet, spicy, calming and consciousness-expanding, frankincense has been used in religious ceremonies for centuries.
Frankincense CO2
Price: Starting at $15.00
Frankincense CO2
Wildcrafted, Resin, Somalia

Warm, woody, sweet, spicy, calming and consciousness-expanding, frankincense has been used in religious ceremonies for centuries.
Galbanum
Price: Starting at $22.50
Galbanum
Wildcrafted, Resin, Iran

Fresh, green, balsamic, it helps heal wounds, acne, scarring and wrinkles, and relieves tension, respiratory conditions, poor circulation, and joint pain.
Geranium Bourbon
Price: Starting at $26.90
Sale Price: Starting at $13.45
Geranium Bourbon
Organic, Blossom and Plant, Madagascar

Diffuse its cool, moist scent to balance the nervous system and relieve anxiety, depression and stress.
Geranium, Rose Organic
Price: Starting at $35.00
Geranium, Rose Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, Egypt

Diffuse its cool, moist scent to balance the nervous system and relieve anxiety, depression and stress.
Ginger, CO2, Organic
Price: Starting at $17.30
Ginger, CO2, Organic
Certified Organic, Root, Indonesia

Ginger is excellent for treating bronchitis, and is used for colds and chills to promote sweating, expel mucous and stimulate the appetite.
Grapefruit
Price: Starting at $7.90
Grapefruit
Farmed, Peel, USA

Grapefruit has a cool, dry, uplifting and reviving scent that stimulates digestion and curbs the appetite.
Grapefruit, Organic
Price: Starting at $17.90
Grapefruit, Organic
Certified Organic, Peel, Spain

Grapefruit has a cool, dry, uplifting and reviving scent that stimulates digestion and curbs the appetite.
Grapefruit, Pink
Price: Starting at $7.90
Grapefruit, Pink
Farmed, Peel, USA

Grapefruit has a cool, dry, uplifting and reviving scent that stimulates digestion and curbs the appetite.
Helichrysum
Price: Starting at $69.90
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Helichrysum
Organic, Blossom, SE Europe

As a cell-rejuvenator, it traditionally treats bronchitis, asthma, burns rheumatism, migraines, allergies and liver ailments, but has many more uses.
Helichrysum, Serotinum
Price: Starting at $97.00
Helichrysum, Serotinum
Wildcrafted, Blossom, France

A special variety of Helichrysum with all of the traditional attributes, it is also suited for emotional healing and processing forgotten memories
Hyssop
Price: Starting at $29.00
Hyssop
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, Bulgaria

Heals the skin, regulates circulation and used for all respiratory conditions, Hyssop also enhances alertnes and mental clarity.
Hyssop Cineol
Price: Starting at $17.70
Hyssop Cineol
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, Spain

Heals the skin, regulates circulation and used for all respiratory conditions, Hyssop also enhances alertnes and mental clarity.
Hyssop Decumbens
Price: Starting at $85.60
Hyssop Decumbens
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, France

A milder subspecies of Hyssop free of the normal ketones, Hyssop Decumbens has potent antiviral effects.
Inula Extra Fine
Price: Starting at $81.50
Inula Extra Fine
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, France

One of the most powerful aids in upper and lower respiratory ailments, it may stimulate the immune system. It is used to heal sadness and grief.
Iris (Orris), CO2
Price: Starting at $70.00
Iris (Orris), CO2
Farmed, Root, Albania

Used in perfumery and cosmetics, Iris is also helpful in some respiratory conditions and has aphrodisiac qualities.
Jasmine Grandiflorum Abs.
Price: Starting at $24.80
Jasmine Grandiflorum Abs.
Ecologically Ethical, Blossom, India

The scent is exquisite, heavenly. It is a sweet, floral, heady aphrodisiac extracted from star-shaped flowers of an evergreen vine.
Jasmine Sambac Abs.
Price: Starting at $27.00
Jasmine Sambac Abs.
Ecologically Ethical, Blossom, India

The scent is exquisite, heavenly. It is a sweet, floral, heady aphrodisiac extracted from star-shaped flowers of an evergreen vine.
Juniper Berry
Price: Starting at $21.70
Juniper Berry
Wildcrafted, Berry, India

Distilled from the same plant used to flavor gin, Juniper has a woody, fresh, balsamic scent.
Juniper Berry Organic
Price: Starting at $19.00
Juniper Berry Organic
Certified Organic, Berries, Croatia

Distilled from the same plant used to flavor gin, Juniper has a woody, fresh, balsamic scent.
Juniper, Alpine Organic
Price: Starting at $31.80
Juniper, Alpine Organic
Certified Organic, Berries on Branch, France

Distilled from the same plant used to flavor gin, Juniper has a woody, fresh, balsamic scent.
Lavandin, Sweet Organic
Price: Starting at $9.70
Lavandin, Sweet Organic
Ths is the finest of the Lavandins, said to be antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial, and can replace Lavender in many instances.
Lavender Extra
Price: Starting at $21.00
Lavender Extra
Farmed, Flower Tops, France

Fresh, herbal, sweet and floral as well as an antiseptic, Lavender is always the first choice for your medicine cabinet.
Lavender Extra Bulgaria Organic
Price: Starting at $16.70
Lavender Extra Bulgaria Organic
Certified Organic, Flower Top, Bulgaria

Fresh, herbal, sweet and floral as well as an antiseptic, Lavender is always the first choice for your medicine cabinet.
Lavender Extra Ecologically Ethical
Price: Starting at $13.30
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Lavender Extra Ecologically Ethical
Ecologically Ethical, Flower Top, Bulgaria

Fresh, herbal, sweet and floral as well as an antiseptic, Lavender is always the first choice for your medicine cabinet.
Lavender Maillette
Price: Starting at $13.70
Lavender Maillette
Farmed, Flower Tops, France

To many, this is the nicest smelling Lavender, sweet and soft, making it the preferred Lavender for natural perfumes.
Lavender Maillette Organic
Price: Starting at $18.20
Lavender Maillette Organic
Certified Organic, Flower Tops, France

To many, this is the nicest smelling Lavender, sweet and soft, making it the preferred Lavender for natural perfumes.
Lavender, Spike
Price: Starting at $14.50
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Lavender, Spike
Wildcrafted, Flower Tops, Spain

Great for falling asleep or after-workout massages, but the camphor content is high so it's not suitable for wound healing and burns.
Lemon Verbena
Price: Starting at $49.20
Lemon Verbena
Wildcrafted, Aerial Parts of Plant, France

Anti-inflammatory, this oil treats fever, respiratory conditions, and helps with liver function and digestion. It is said to uplift the spirits.
Lemon, Yellow
Price: Starting at $7.50
Lemon, Yellow
Farmed, Peel, USA

Lemon oil improves concentration, memory and clear thinking while its antiseptic quality purifies the air and regulates the immune system.
Lemon, Yellow Organic
Price: Starting at $8.70
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Lemon, Yellow Organic
Certified Organic, Peel, Argentina

Lemon oil improves concentration, memory and clear thinking while its antiseptic quality purifies the air and regulates the immune system.
Lemongrass
Price: Starting at $8.50
Lemongrass
Wildcrafted, Aerial Parts of Plant, Guatemala

This strongly scented tall grass is lemony and herbaceous. In traditional Indian medicine, it was used for fever and infectious illnesses.
Lime Distilled
Price: Starting at $6.80
Lime Distilled
Farmed, Peel, Mexico

As an astringent, disinfectant, and detoxifier Lime is used to treat sore throats, flu, and clear oily congested skin, and may help with mental fatigue.
Lime Organic Distilled
Price: Starting at $17.40
Lime Organic Distilled
Certified Organic, Peel, Sri Lanka

As an astringent, disinfectant, and detoxifier Lime is used to treat sore throats, flu, and clear oily congested skin, and may help with mental fatigue.
Litsea Cubeba
Price: Starting at $7.30
Litsea Cubeba
Wildcrafted, Leaves, Brazil

It has a lemony scent for flavoring and fragrance, and is used in skin care for acne, oily skin and dermatitis. Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.
Lovage Leaf Oil
Price: Starting at $31.00
Lovage Leaf Oil
Farmed, Leaf, Hungary

A common fragrance component, it has also been used as a diuretic, antiseptic and expectorant and may help fever, circulation and joint pain.
Mandarine, Red
Price: Starting at $13.10
Mandarine, Red
Farmed, Peel, Italy

Diffuse to create a happy atmosphere. Mandarine is also good for colic, gas, indegestion and hiccups.
Mandarine, Red Organic
Price: Starting at $19.70
Mandarine, Red Organic
Certified Organic, Peel, Italy

Diffuse to create a happy atmosphere. Mandarine is also good for colic, gas, indegestion and hiccups.
Manuka
Price: Starting at $21.20
Manuka
Wildcrafted, Leaf, New Zealand

Also known as New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka has a spicy, herbaceous, fresh aroma. Often used for skin, respiratory, and muscular ailments.
Marjoram, Spanish
Price: Starting at $15.90
Sale Price: Starting at $7.95
Marjoram, Spanish
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, Spain

Has a warm, penetrating, slightly eucalyptus odor and is often used for respiratory ailments because of expectorant qualities.
Marjoram, Spanish Organic
Price: Starting at $17.50
Sale Price: Starting at $8.75
Marjoram, Spanish Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, Spain

Has a warm, penetrating, slightly eucalyptus odor and is often used for respiratory ailments because of expectorant qualities.
Marjoram, Sweet
Price: Starting at $16.90
Marjoram, Sweet
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, Egypt

Used as flavoring ingredient in foods, and in herbal medicine for respiratory ailments. It is antispasmodic and an expectorant.
Marjoram, Sweet Organic
Price: Starting at $17.90
Marjoram, Sweet Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, Egypt

Used as flavoring ingredient in foods, and in herbal medicine for respiratory ailments. It is antispasmodic and an expectorant.
Mastic
Price: Starting at $39.50
Mastic
Wildcrafted, Resin, Morocco

Used in skin care products to treat boils, cuts, wounds and ringworm, it has a fresh balsamic fragrance similar to pine.
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Price: Starting at $39.00
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, Bulgaria

Reputed to regulate the digestive system, relieve cramps, reduce flatulence and stimulate the gallbladder and liver.
Mint, Forest
Price: Starting at $29.90
Mint, Forest
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, France

Used as a flavoring for many products, including breath fresheners, mouthwashes, toothpaste, chewing gum, desserts and candies.
Mugwort, White
Price: Starting at $25.00
Mugwort, White
Wildcrafted, Leaf and Flower Top, Morocco

A very strong oil, it may help with respiratory infections, tumors and warts when diffused but should not be used for massage or internal use.
Myrrh
Price: Starting at $25.80
Myrrh
Wildcrafted, Resin, Somalia

Myrrh has long been valued both in religious ceremonies and medicinally. It has a warm, rich, spicy, camphoraceous scent.
Myrtle, Green
Price: Starting at $30.90
Myrtle, Green
Wildcrafted, Leaf, Albania

Regarded as holy in Persia, symbolizing love and peace to the Jews, and sacred to the Greeks, it has been used for coughs and chest infections.
Myrtle, Red
Price: Starting at $14.40
Myrtle, Red
Wildcrafted, Leaf, Morocco

Regarded as holy in Persia, symbolizing love and peace to the Jews, and sacred to the Greeks, it has been used for coughs and chest infections.
Neroli
Price: Starting at $29.90
Neroli
Farmed, Blossom, Tunisia

Distilled from fresh orange blossoms, Neroli has a warm, rich, bittersweet floral scent used in many perfumes.
Nutmeg CO2
Price: Starting at $25.90
Nutmeg CO2
Farmed, Fruit, Indonesia

Used in herbal medicine for gastrointestinal ailments, general fatigue, and as a massage oil to relieve muscular aches and pains.
Orange, Bitter
Price: Starting at $11.90
Orange, Bitter
Farmed, Peel, Dominican Republic

An antiseptic often used in skin care because of softening/regenerating properties, it is said to uplift moods and relieve stress.
Orange, Blood Red
Price: Starting at $8.50
Orange, Blood Red
Wildcrafted, Peel, Italy

Orange, Sweet
Price: Starting at $5.90
Orange, Sweet
Certified Organic, Peel, Mexico

This sweet, warm, sunny scent soothes irritability, moodiness and frustration while increasing joy, harmony and creativity.
Oregano, Turkey
Price: Starting at $13.70
Oregano, Turkey
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, Turkey

A strong oil used to treat respiratory conditions and influenza, diluted it can heal skin conditions and be massaged onto painful joints.
Organic Tea Tree
Price: Starting at $10.90
Organic Tea Tree
Certified Organic, Leaf, South Africa

Fresh, pungent and antiseptic, it may be used without dilution topically to treat bacteria, viruses, fungi, and wash wounds, ulcers and burns.
Palmarosa
Price: Starting at $7.90
Palmarosa
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, India

Possessing a sweet, floral, rosy scent, Palmarosa has excellent antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Parsley Seed CO2
Price: Starting at $17.90
Parsley Seed CO2
Farmed, Seed, India

Used for kidney and bladder problems, bruises and broken blood vessels immediately below the skin, and as a uterine tonic.
Patchouli
Price: Starting at $13.40
Patchouli
Certified Organic, Leaf, Indonesia

Widely used for incense, body and garment perfumes and insect repellents.
Pepper, Black
Price: Starting at $21.00
Pepper, Black
Certified Organic, Leaf, Sri Lanka

Used in Ayurvedic medicine for its carminative, warming and eliminative properties.
Peppermint
Price: Starting at $11.90
Peppermint
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, USA

Peppermint stimulates and relaxes the intestines and is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, nausea and colic.
Peppermint, Organic
Price: Starting at $11.90
Peppermint, Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, India

Peppermint stimulates and relaxes the intestines and is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, nausea and colic.
Petitgrain Bigarade
Price: Starting at $11.10
Petitgrain Bigarade
Farmed, Leaf, Paraguay

Recommended for irritability, anxiety, and depression and as a tonic for the skin, treating acne, blemishes and overactive sebacious glands.
Petitgrain Combava
Price: Starting at $19.70
Sale Price: Starting at $9.85
Petitgrain Combava
Farmed, Leaf, Madagascar

Recommended for irritability, anxiety and depression, skin problems like acne and blemishes, in baths and as a deodorant.
Petitgrain, Mandarine
Price: Starting at $17.90
Petitgrain, Mandarine
Farmed, Leaf, Egypt

Recommended for irritability, anxiety and depression, skin problems like acne and blemishes, in baths and as a deodorant.
Pine Sylvestre
Price: Starting at $9.60
Pine Sylvestre
Wildcrafted, Needle, Hungary

An excellent balsamic expectorant and antiseptic useful for sinus and bronchial congestion, coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.
Pine, Black
Price: Starting at $10.50
Pine, Black
Wildcrafted, Needle, Bulgaria

An excellent balsamic expectorant and antiseptic useful for sinus and bronchial congestion, coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.
Ravintsara
Price: Starting at $27.80
Ravintsara
Certified Organic, Leaf, Madagascar

Mentally and physically uplifting, useful for upper respiratory complaints, flu, insomnia and in massage to soothe joints and muscles.
Rose Otto, Organic
Price: Starting at $58.00
Rose Otto, Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom, Bulgaria

Rose oil and rosewater are extensively used as fragrance components in skin care preparations, perfumes, soaps and food flavoring.
Rose, Absolute
Price: Starting at $21.90
Rose, Absolute
Farmed, Blossom, Turkey

Rose oil and rosewater are extensively used as fragrance components in skin care preparations, perfumes, soaps and food flavoring.
Rosemary 1.8-Cineol
Price: Starting at $9.80
Rosemary 1.8-Cineol
Certified Organic, Blossom & Plant, Tunisia

Reputed to renew hair growth, prevent baldness and dandruff, Rosemary is used as a fragrance in cosmetics, soaps, detergents and perfumes.
Rosemary Borneol
Price: Starting at $11.50
Rosemary Borneol
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, Portugal

Reputed to renew hair growth, prevent baldness and dandruff, Rosemary is used as a fragrance in cosmetics, soaps, detergents and perfumes.
Rosemary Verbenone
Price: Starting at $13.70
Rosemary Verbenone
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, South Africa

Reputed to renew hair growth, prevent baldness and dandruff, Rosemary is used as a fragrance in cosmetics, soaps, detergents and perfumes.
Rosewood
Price: Starting at $15.90
Rosewood
Wildcrafted, Wood, India

Sweet, woody, floral, spicy, balancing, uplifting and enlivening. Diffuse for a weary, burdened state of mind and for headaches.
Sage
Price: Starting at $12.80
Sage
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, Hungary

Use as a tea or infusion to reduce perspiration, stop the flow of breast milk and treat nervous conditions, diarrhea, gastritis and sore throat.
Sage Organic
Price: Starting at $37.90
Sage Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, France

Use as a tea or infusion to reduce perspiration, stop the flow of breast milk and treat nervous conditions, diarrhea, gastritis and sore throat.
Sage, Spanish Organic
Price: Starting at $17.80
Sage, Spanish Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, France

Use as a tea or infusion to reduce perspiration, stop the flow of breast milk and treat nervous conditions, diarrhea, gastritis and sore throat.
Sandalwood Australia Organic
Price: Starting at $59.00
Sandalwood Australia Organic
Certified Organic, Wood, Australia

Long used in religious ceremonies, it is woody, sweet, exotic, subtle, cooling, grounding, sensual and tranquil.
Sandalwood Tamil Nadu
Price: Starting at $95.00
Sandalwood Tamil Nadu
Wildcrafted, Wood, India

Long used in religious ceremonies, it is woody, sweet, exotic, subtle, cooling, grounding, sensual and tranquil.
Savory
Price: Starting at $13.70
Savory
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, France

Antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, Savory can treat arthritis and stimulate the immune system but is a strong oil, best used diluted.
Spearmint
Price: Starting at $11.20
Spearmint
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, USA

An aromatic, stomachic, stimulant, antiseptic and local anesthetic good for acne and congested skin with an uplifting effect on the nervous system.
Spearmint, Certified Organic
Price: Starting at $12.80
Spearmint, Certified Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, USA

An aromatic, stomachic, stimulant, antiseptic and local anesthetic good for acne and congested skin with an uplifting effect on the nervous system.
Spikenard (Nardo)
Price: Starting at $17.10
Spikenard (Nardo)
Wildcrafted, Root, India

Spiritually, emotionaly, physically balancing, said to calm the heart and solar plexus, possessing sedative properties similar to valerian.
Spruce, Black
Price: Starting at $19.90
Spruce, Black
Certified Organic, Needle, Canada

Uplifting, helpful in relieving aches, pains, and chronic fatigue. Alternate with Eucalyptus to ward off colds and the flu.
St. John's Wort
Price: Starting at $19.70
St. John's Wort
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, France

Used for anxiety, depression, traumatic shock, tension, bruises, wounds, toothache and concussion.
Tagetes
Price: Starting at $23.30
Tagetes
Farmed, Blossom, India

Fungicidal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, treating fungal infections, calluses, bunions and corns. May be sensitizing to the skin.
Tangerine
Price: Starting at $7.20
Tangerine
Farmed, Peel, USA

Possesses similar aromatherapeutic properties to mandarine and is extensively used as a flavoring in soft drinks, candy, and liqueurs.
Tarragon
Price: Starting at $10.50
Tarragon
Farmed, Blossom and Plant, France

An anti-spasmodic used to treat dyspepsia, flatulence, hiccoughs, intestinal spasms, and nervous indigestion.
Tea-Tree
Price: Starting at $9.70
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Tea-Tree
Ecologically Ethical, Leaf, Australia
Thyme Linalol Organic
Price: Starting at $23.90
Sale Price: Starting at $11.95
Thyme Linalol Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom and Plant, France

Thyme is an invigorating, warming oil useful for congestion in the lungs, infection of the respiratory system, fatigue and chills.
Thyme, Red Thymol Organic
Price: Starting at $14.64
Thyme, Red Thymol Organic
Organic, Blossom and Plant, India

Thyme is an invigorating, warming oil useful for congestion in the lungs, infection of the respiratory system, fatigue and chills.
Tuberose Absolute
Price: Starting at $39.50
Tuberose Absolute
Ecologically Ethical, Blossom, India

Tuberose has a heavy, honey-like floral aroma and is used extensively in perfumery.
Turmeric
Price: Starting at $13.50
Turmeric
Organic, Root, India

Vanilla, CO2
Price: Starting at $12.90
Vanilla, CO2
Certified Organic, Pod, Madagascar

Has an uplifting, long-lasting flavor and aroma that is used extensively in perfumes, foods, toothpastes and lipsticks.
Vetiver, Organic
Price: Starting at $37.00
Vetiver, Organic
Organic, Root, Haiti

Sweet, warm and smoky, when diffused it is mentally grounding, soothes irritability, anger and hysteria. Good for PMS and menopause.
Vitex
Price: Starting at $15.80
Vitex
Wildcrafted, Leaf and Berry, Turkey

Used to enhance production of progesterone, balancing female hormones, so it may ease menstrual discomforts and symptoms of menopause.
Wintergreen
Price: Starting at $8.30
Sale Price: Starting at $4.15
Wintergreen
Wildcrafted, Leaf, Nepal

Used as flavoring in toothpastes, chewing gum and soft drinks, and also in liniments for its anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic properties
Wintergreen Organic
Price: Starting at $8.30
Sale Price: Starting at $4.15
Wintergreen Organic
Organic, Leaf, Nepal

Used as flavoring in toothpastes, chewing gum and soft drinks, and also in liniments for its anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic properties
Wormwood
Price: Starting at $13.70
Wormwood
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, Bulgaria

Used to treat worm infestations such roundworm and pinworm, and as a digestive tonic to treat loss of appetite and indigestion.
Yarrow, Blue
Price: Starting at $49.00
Yarrow, Blue
Wildcrafted, Blossom and Plant, Bulgaria

Opens pores and induces perspiration when treating colds and flu. Also recommended for sitz baths and compresses for pelvic infections.
Ylang Ylang 3 Extra Fine Certified Organic
Price: Starting at $14.40
Ylang Ylang 3 Extra Fine Certified Organic
Certified Organic, Blossom, Madagascar

Ylang Ylang has a sweet, heady, euphoric, exotic scent often found in perfumes and is therapeutically used as an aphrodisiac.
Ylang Ylang Extra
Price: Starting at $25.00
Ylang Ylang Extra
Ecologically Ethical, Blossom, Madagascar

Ylang Ylang has a sweet, heady, euphoric, exotic scent often found in perfumes and is therapeutically used as an aphrodisiac.