| There are many oils used by Aromatherapists that | | | | Jasmine oil has a rich floral smell redolent of the |
| can reduce stress and help alleviate depression. Some | | | | flowers it is produced from. It mixes well with other |
| of the more popular and accessible are listed below. | | | | oils especially orange, rose, geranium, mandarin and |
| Basil | | | | sandalwood. It is useful as an anti-depressant and is |
| There are many varieties of Basil but the one most | | | | also favoured as a skin-care oil. Jasmine is ideal for |
| favoured in Aromatherapy is French Sweet Basil. | | | | use in baths, massage oil, perfume and as a room |
| Obtained by the distillation process it has a clear and | | | | fragrancer. |
| spicy aroma reminiscent of aniseed and generally | | | | Lavender |
| stimulates the whole nervous system. Blends well | | | | Has a sweet, fresh floral aroma. The oils are steam |
| with other oils including geranium, orange, peppermint, | | | | distilled from the flowering tops of the plants which |
| neroli, frankincense and lemon. Often used as a | | | | are found growing worldwide. It blends well with |
| massage oil, in baths or as a room fragrancer. | | | | most other oils. Lavender is a very popular |
| Frankincense | | | | aromatherapy oil it is a therapeutic oil having |
| The oil is steam distillated from a resin which exudes | | | | numerous effects and is highly recommended as an |
| from the cut bark of the Frankincense shrub. It has a | | | | anti-depressant. |
| woody spicy odour. Blends well with many other oils | | | | Lemon |
| including basil, camomile, lemon, rosemary, juniper and | | | | Lemon is sharp and fresh with a distinctive citrus |
| rose. It has a strong calming effect and can be used | | | | aroma. The oil is produced by squeezing (cold |
| as a perfume or in a massage or bath. | | | | expression) the skin of the fruit. The oil refreshes |
| Geranium | | | | and invigorates, making it ideal as an antidote to |
| Geranium has adelicate, sweet and floral smell it is | | | | lethargy and a depressed state of mind. |
| steam distilled from the flowers, stalks and leaves of | | | | Mandarin |
| the plant. It blends with most other oils creating very | | | | Mandarin has a more delicate aroma than lemon with |
| pleasant fragrances. Often used as a perfume, in | | | | a fresh sweet citrus scent. The oil is squeezed from |
| baths, as a massage oil and as a room fragrance. It | | | | the rind of the small Chinese variety of fruit. Used |
| has a positive effect on both body and mind which | | | | mostly in steam inhalation, baths, hair care, compress |
| alleviates stress and depression. | | | | and massage. It is not thought advisable to be used |
| Jasmine | | | | for small children. |