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Amber
AMBER ESSENTIAL OIL
Quick Overview
Amber is not an essential oil per se, as it is an almost solid mass of tree resin, but when blended with a little sunflower oil, Frankincense, agarwood, and a few other exotic oils really enhance the true Amber in the oil itself.
Botanical Name: Pinus succinifera
Amber oil is an extract of one or more tree resins, generally found in a solid or semi-solid form. There is no one tree that produces amber resin, so there is a great variety of products sold as 'Amber Oil' that vary greatly in aroma and quality. This amber is very earthy, without a hint of harshness that may sometimes accompany tree-oils.
Scent: Earthy, rich, woody tones. It is mildly sweet and velvety smooth.
About the Oil
The first and original amber was developed from ambergris, a waxy substance found floating on the ocean or washed up on the shore. It was refined into a oil with a strong, yet pleasant aroma. In ancient times no one knew the source of this mysterious substance, and so it became mythic and highly valued. Later, it was determined that ambergris (meaning gray amber) came from the sperm whale. It is believed that the sperm whale regurgitates the ambergris after eating squid or cuttlefish because the squid bones irritates the stomach lining of the whale. The ambergris is therefore produced as a counter-irritant.
Amber continues to be a highly sought-after fragrance, with its subtle, euphoric, warm and exotic aroma. Today, amber does not come from ambergris as it once did, and, contrary to popular belief, there is no true amber essential oil. Amber oil is an extract of one or more tree resins and generally found in a solid or semi-solid form. There is no one species of tree that produces amber resin, so there are a great variety of products sold as 'Amber Oil' that vary greatly in aroma and quality.
Aromatherapy Notes
Amber by itself is a semi solid mass of tree resins and gums with much of the base material coming from the Liquidamber orientalis tree.
To get the finished product commonly referred to as 'Amber oil', it is prepared in a base of beeswax and is combined with other essential oils and carriers. Studies have shown that properly prepared Amber has psychological actions which alter brain waves, and thought to increase heart energy and enhance sensual pleasure.
Traditional Uses
The first and original amber was from ambergris, a waxy substance that was found floating on the ocean or washed up on the shore in ancient times. It can be refined into a oil with a strong, but pleasant aroma. In ancient times, no one knew the source of this mysterious substance, and yet it was highly valued.
Therapeutic Properties Described In The Aromatherapy Literature
Amber's grounding aroma is nice for meditation or yoga practice. Its woody, smooth aroma blends nicely with many other oils. The aroma is very pleasant and long lasting.
Safety
Non-toxic, a non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
Angelica
ANGELICA ESSENTIAL OIL
Quick Overview
Angelica is a dense, warming essential oil grounded by cedar and rich earth undertones. It may help release negative feelings from traumatic events; it is emotionally calming and boosts the immune system to prevent pending sickness.
Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica
There are over 30 different types of Angelica, but Angelica archangelica is the most common species used for medicinal purposes. A native species to Europe and Siberia, Angelica grows up to 6 feet tall, is covered with a soft 'fur' and produces umbles of white flowers. Early Europeans noticed the potency of it's healing abilities and rendered it of divine origin, thus naming it: 'holy spirit root' or 'oil of angels'.
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Root
Country of Origin: France
Cultivation Method: Wildcrafted
Blends Well With: Citrus Oils, Clary Sage, Oakmoss Absolute, Frankincense, Patchouli, and Vetivert.
Scent: Sharp, biting odor of green stems, just broken, with peppery overtones
Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy or if you are diabetic. Do not use on skin before sun exposure. Skin sensitivity on some individuals.
About the Oil
This oil is extracted from the roots of Angelica plants organically grown in Poland. It takes approximately 340 pounds of plant material to produce one pound of Angelica essential oil.
Aromatherapy Notes
The medicinal potency and aromatic qualities are significantly increased from the cold processing CO2 distillation process.This Angelica has top notes of citrus peel that meld with caramel; light-scented musk and floral middle notes are grounded by cedar and rich earth undertones.It blends well with: Pacthouli, Opopanax, Costus, Clary Sage, Oakmoss, Vetiver and all Citrus oils.
Traditional Uses
Stems of the plant were chewed during the plague of 1660 to prevent infection; when burned, the seeds and roots were thought to purify the air.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses at least 10 types of Angelica for promoting fertility, fortifying spirit and for treating female reproductive disorders; Angelica's reputation for support is second only to Ginseng.
Angelica also has a long history of use in supporting respiratory conditions such as colds, coughs, and sinus problems; Missourian tribes smoked it for this purpose. The Alaskan Aleut peoples boiled the roots for application to both internal and external wounds in order to speed the healing process.
Therapeutic Properties Described In The Aromatherapy Literature
Antispasmodic, Carminative, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Nervine, Stimulant, Stomachic.
Safety
Angelica essential oil is non-toxic and non-irritating, though should not be used during pregnancy or by diabetics. The oil can be photo-toxic, and should not be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight.
Anise
ANISE SEED ESSENTIAL OIL
Quick Overview
Anise Seed essential oil supports digestive complaints, upper respiratory conditions and menstrual pain. The spicy, licorice-like aroma is warming and uplifting.
Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum
Also known as 'Sweet Cumin', Aniseed is a small, delicate annual herb native to Greece and Egypt.
Anise seeds are reddish-brow, ovoid in shape and have a distinctly black licorice-like flavor and aroma profile.
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Seed
Country of Origin: Egypt
Cultivation Method: Wildcrafted
Blends Well With: Bay Laurel, Black Pepper, Ginger, Lavender, Orange, Pine, Black Spruce, Fir, Rose.
Scent: Warm, sweet, licorice aroma, like Italian Christmas cookies
About the Oil
This pure anise seed essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds of dried ripe fruit of Anise grown in its native Egypt. An annual herb, Aniseed stands less than a meter high with delicate leaves and small white flowers. Although originating in Egypt and Greece, it is now cultivated in India, China, Mexico and Spain for varying purposes.
Aromatherapy Notes
A clean, sweetly-spiced top note mingles with a strong black licorice middle note to create an uplifting, energizing, mildly euphoric and sensually enhancing effect.
Traditional Uses
Ancient Egyptians cultivated anise as a medicinal and culinary spice and it was later adopted by the Greeks and Romans. Trans-anethole is the natural constituent that provides the licorice-like aroma that is similar to, yet sweeter than that of Fennel. The oil has traditionally been used to add flavor to various culinary ventures from candy and baked goods to curry dishes. Anise also earned the moniker "the fisherman's friend" when it was added to soaps to aid fisherman in removing the smell on their skin.
Therapeutic Properties Described In The Aromatherapy Literature
Antiseptic (mild), Antispasmodic, Carminative, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Stimulant, Stomachic.
Safety
Anise essential oil is considered non-toxic, a non-irritant and non-sensitizing. Always test a small amount of Anise seed oil first for sensitivity or allergic reaction.
