Organic Essential Oils
SomaTherapy Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils
produced by Dreaming Earth Botanicals

ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL DESCRIPTIONS
SomaTherapy Essential Oils: True professional quality Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, extracted by non-toxic methods are 100% pure, natural and undiluted. To insure freshness, we obtain our essential oils in small batches & bottle as needed. Currently we stock about 10 organic essential oils plus over 100 more essential oils (all 100% pure therpeutic grade - just not certified organic) . We also create over 30 Aromatherapy Blends, 20+ Massage Oils, 10+ Lotions, Flower Waters, Natural Pest Control Products, and more - see Links at bottom of page.
You can order from our online Shopping Cart at: Online Shopping Cart
Below are descriptions of most of the organic essential oils that we carry. Note: we're adding new ones periodically so keep checking and also look in the essential oil section of our shopping cart - it gets updated first. For more info, you might want to visit our Aromatherapy Recipes page and take a look at our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page to see what some other folks have asked and find a few more recipes and ideas. Also, take a look at Reference for articles on Aromatherapy and Essential Oils.

Below, you'll find an alphabetical list of our organc Essential Oils.
You can also follow the links below to other pages on our website for descriptions of our other therapeutic grade essential oils:
Essential Oils - A thru C
Essential Oils - D thru G
Essential Oils - H thru L
Essential Oils - M thru P
Essential Oils - R thru Z
Essential Oils Flash Points

The following characteristics and properties have been historically reported for specific essential oils. This information is not intended as medical advice. Persons with medical conditions should see an appropriate health care provider for treatment and recommendations. Other usage and safety information may be available from other sources.
Click on any of the links below to go directly to the Essential Oil page of the online shopping cart.

Organic Cypress Essential Oil - Organic Cupressus sempervirens (Family, Cupressaceae) - Spain - Cypress is a soothing oil that eases aches and pains and coughs. It has a sweet, smoky, balsamic odor. With its smoky woody fragrance it refreshes, restores and tones. An astringent oil useful for refreshing and caring for oily and blemished skin, As an antiperspirant it is good for sweaty feet. Massage on abdomen during menstruation and where there is cellulite. Good menopausal oil. Natural deodorant. Blends well with Lavender and Sandalwood. / Perfume Note=Middle / Source: leaves and stem / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: stimulating / Aroma type: coniferous / Skin type: oily, blemished / Traditional use: insect repellent, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, soothing agent, skin conditioner / Blends well with: bergamot, clary sage, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, orange, rosemary, sandalwood / Safety Information: FLAMMABLE / Main constituents: Pinene, champhene, sylvestrene, cymene, sabinol.

Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil - Organic Eucalyptus globulus (Family, Myrtaceae) - China - This is a fresh and stimulating oil with a penetrating scent and antiseptic properties. It is widely used as a component of preparations for relieving congestion and muscle aches. Powerful antiseptic, used in baths and massage during the cold season. Blend oil in chest rubs and use in a vaporizer to keep air germ free in sick room. Blends well with Lavender and Pine. There are many Eucalyptus oils, including; Australian Eucalyptus, (E. australina); Lemon Eucalyptus, (E. citriodora); Dives or Broad-Leaved Peppermint, (E. dives); Peppermint Eucalyptus, (E. piperita); Blue Mallee (E. polybractea); Grey peppermint, (E. radiata); Cully Gum, (E. smithii) and more. / Perfume Note=Top / Source: leaves and stems / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: toning, stimulating / Aroma type: camphoraceous / Skin type: blemished / Traditional use: deodorant, antiseptic, soothing agent, skin conditioner, insect repellent / Blends well with: coriander, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, thyme / Main constituents: Cineol, pinene, limonene, cymene, phellandrene, terpinene, aromadendrene.

Organic Geranium Essential Oil - Organic Pelargonium graveolens (Family, Geraniaceae) - Egypt - Geranium has a wonderful green, flowery aroma and is both uplifting and calming. It exerts a "balancing" effect on skin and is therefore useful for all skin types. It has often been used to ease the effect of PMS. A fresh, floral and sweet smelling oil it relaxes, restores and maintains stability of the emotions. An astringent oil excellent for all skin types. Used in skin care products for both its fragrance and cleansing properties. Useful insect repellent. For massage where there is cellulite and treating eczema and psoriasis. Blends well with other floral oils, and, mixed with Lavender and Bergamot produces a delightful room freshener. / Perfume Note=Middle to Top / Source: leaves and stems / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: balancing, soothing skin type: oily, dry / Aroma type: floral / Traditional use: skin refresher, astringent / Blends well with: cedarwood, citronella, clary sage, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lime, neroli, orange, petitgrain, rose, rosemary, sandalwood / Main constituents: Geraniol, borneol, citronellol, linalol, termineol, limonene, phellandrene, pinene.

Organic Juniper Berry Essential Oil - Organic Juniperus communis - Croatia - An oil with astringent, antiseptic, and detoxifying properties, Juniper is said to exert a cleansing effect on the mental and spiritual planes as well as on the physical. It has a clean, mildly penetrating, woody scent. Has a cleansing effect on the body, used in many masculine perfumes, after shaves and colognes, and has a calming effect on the emotions. Reputed to strengthen the immune system. / Warning Juniper should not be used when pregnant. / Perfume Note = Middle / Source: flowers / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: energizing / Aroma type: coniferous / Skin type: blemished / Traditional use: astringent, skin detoxifier, deodorant, soothing agent / Blends well with: elemi, cypress, clary sage, lavandin / Safety Information: FLAMMABLE / Main constituents: Pinene, myrcene, borneol, camphene, thujene, termenic alcohol.

Organic Lavandin Essential Oil - Organic Lavandula hybrida grosso, L. fragrans, L. hortensis (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae]) - France - Lavandin is a hybrid plant, a cross between true lavender and spike lavender. The oil has camphoraceous, herbaceous, floral aroma. Used in many types of perfumes, and soaps. Blends well with other oils including cypress, geranium, citronella, clove, cinnamon leaf, pine, thyme and patchouli. Refreshing, purifying, gently clarifying. / Perfume Note=Middle to Top / Source: leaves, France / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing / Aroma type: herbaceous / Traditional use: soothing agent, muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, astringent / Blends well with: clove, bay leaf, cinnamon, citronella, cypress, geranium, patchouli / Main constituents: Borneol, camphor, cineol, geraniol, linalol, linalyl acetate.

Organic Lavender, Provence Essential Oil - Organic Lavandula angustifolia, L. officinalis, L. vera (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae]) - France (Region of Provence) - Our organic Lavender Provence is simply the finest organic lavender available. What a great aroma! Lavender is the most versatile of essential oils. It is relaxing and refreshing, uplifts the spirits, and helps to relieve the distress of muscle pain. NO home should be without it. Balances your body and mind. Calms or stimulates according to your bodies needs. Excellent for refreshing tired muscles, feet and head. Add a drop to the pillow/sheet before peaceful sleep. Treats burns and reduces scaring. Can be used neat in small amounts on burns, but care still needs to be taken. Blends with many other oils. / Perfume Note=Middle to Top / Source: flowering tops / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: calming, balancing, soothing / Aroma type: herbaceous / Skin type: sensitive, all skin types traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent / Blends well with: bergamot, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, patchouli, clary sage, rose, jasmine / Main constituents: Linalol, linalyl acetate, lavandulol, lavandulyl acetate, terpineol, limonene, caryophyllene.

Organic Lemon Essential Oil - Organic Citrus limonum (Family, Rutaceae) - Italy - Lemon has a fresh, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. It has antibacterial and tonic properties, making it useful for relief of cold symptoms. Widely used in beauty care. It cleanses, refreshes, cools and stimulates. Astringent and antiseptic oil. Useful for oily skin. Can be used to lighten dull, stained hands or to tone and condition nails and cuticles. Blends well with other oils. / Warning: Do not use Lemon on the skin or in a bath for 12 hours prior to sun or sunlamp exposure. / Perfume Note=Top / Source: fruit peels / Production method: expression, there is some steam distilled / Aromatherapy class: energizing, uplifting / Aroma type: citrus / Skin type: oily, blemished traditional use: antiseptic, soothing agent / Blends well with: neroli, clary sage, bergamot, citronella, orange flower, violet left, galbanum / Main constituents: Limonene, terpinene, pinene, myrcene, citral, linalol, geraniol, citronellal.

Organic Mandarin, Red Essential Oil - Organic Citrus reticulata Blanco v. "Mandarin", C. Noblis (Family, Rutaceae) - Italy - A gentle and calming oil, good for oily skin. Known in France as "the children's remedy" for its mildness - use it in massage for the digestive system and, like Lavender, can be used in massage oil to help prevent stretch marks. / Warning: Do not use Mandarin on the skin in direct sunlight. / Perfume Note=Top / Source: fruit peel / Production method: expression / Aromatherapy class: calming / Aroma type: citrus / Skin type: aging/mature skin / Traditional use: soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner / Blends well with: basil, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, olibanum, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon lime, neroli, orange, rose / Main constituents: Linomene, geraniol, citral, citronellal.

Organic Marjoram, Sweet Essential Oil - Organic Origanum majorana, Majorana hortensis,(Sweet), Thymus mastichina (Spanish) (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae]) - Egypt - This is a calming, soothing oil that has a warming effect on both mind and body. It helps to relieve the miseries of the common cold, including congestion and muscle aches and pains, and is also comforting in times of stress. It has a warm, woody odor with spicy undertones. Useful on tired muscles and for massaging on abdomen during menstruation. Used to regulate the nervous system and treat insomnia. Add to After-Sports Rub. It is pleasant in a hot bath, especially blended with Lavender. / Warning: Do not use during pregnancy. Care must be taken due to its sedative action - use sparingly! / Perfume Note=Middle / Source: flowering top / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: calming / Aroma type: herbaceous / Traditional use: antiseptic / Blends well with: cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, lavender, mandarin, orange, nutmeg, rosemary, ylang ylang, eucalyptus, thyme / Main constituents: Carvacrol, thymol, camphor, borneol, origanol, pinene, sabinene, termineol.

Organic Orange, Sweet Essential Oil - Organic Citrus sinensis (Family, Rutaceae) - Brazil - With a rich, fresh citrus scent, the essential oil of Orange lifts the spirits yet is calming to the nerves. Blend with spicy oils for cheering baths. Add to massage oil for digestive system. Believed to brighten dull complexions. Encourages sleep. / Warning: Do not use this oil on the skin or in baths 12 hours prior to sun or sunlamp exposure. / Perfume Note=Top / Source: fruit peels / Production method: expression / Aromatherapy class: calming / Aroma type: citrus / Skin type: dry, aging/mature / Traditional use: astringent, soothing agent, skin conditioner / Blends well with: citrus oils, petitgrain, neroli, orange flower / Main constituents: Limonene, citral, citronellal, geraniol, linalol, perminol,bergapten, auraptenol and acids.

Organic Peppermint Essential Oil - Organic Mentha piperita (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])- U.S.A. - Peppermint is an energizing oil with a penetrating, minty aroma. It helps to relieve fatigue and muscle pain. Use it in the daytime, as its energizing effect may keep you awake at night. / Add to a massage blend for the digestive system. Excellent for refreshing tired head and feet. Sniff from bottle or one drop on handkerchief to revive during travel. Blended with Rosemary and Juniper it makes an excellent morning bath. / Warning: Some Aromatherapists say do not use Peppermint when pregnant. / Perfume Note=Top / Source: aerial parts / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating / Aroma type: minty / Skin type: blemished / Traditional use: insect repellent, emollient, antiseptic, muscle relaxant / Blends well with: bergamot, geranium, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sandalwood / Safety Information: can cause skin irritation / Main constituents: Menthol, carvone, cineol, limonene, menthone, pinene, thymol.

Organic Spearmint Essential Oil - Organic Mentha spicata, M. viridis (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae]) -USA - Energizing to the mind and body. Use in bath water for it's refreshing effect. Make a facial steam of spearmint oil in a pot of boiling water to help cleanse and refine pores. It is refreshing, cooling, gently vitalizing. / Perfume Note=Top / Source: flowering tops / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: calming / Aroma type: minty / Skin type: blemished / Traditional use: insect repellent, emollient, astringent, soothing agent, muscle relaxant / Blends well with: bergamot, jasmine, lavender, sandalwood / Safety Information: use ½ recommended dilution or less.

Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil - Organic Melaleuca alternifolia, M. linariifolia, M. uncintata (Family, Myrtaceae) - Australia - Powerful antiseptic, antifungal and anti-viral. Good for acne, cold sores, warts, and burns. Use for vaporising to kill germs. Useful cleansing agent for skin. Helps combat foot odor and athletes foot. Ti Tree, as it is also known, has a wide range of uses, including some aids related illnesses. Further reading is recommended. / Warning: May cause irritation to sensitive skins. / Perfume Note = Top / Source: leaves and stems, Australia / Production method: steam distillation / Aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating, toning / Skin type: oily, blemished / Aroma type: camphoraceous / Traditional use: insect repellent, antiseptic / Blends well with: lavandin, lavender, clary sage, rosemary, cananga, geranium, marjoram, clove, nutmeg / Main constituents: Terpinene-4-ol, cineol, pinene, terpenes, cymene.

In addition to the Organic Essential Oils above other products that we carry include:
Carrier Oils - We have over 20 different carrier oils, of the highest quality in sizes from 4 oz. to 1 gal.: Sweet Almond, Grapeseed, Jojoba, etc.
Click Carrier Oils Info to review detailed descritions of many of our Carrier Oils.
Massage Oils - We produce 3 basic massage oils, Relaxing, Sports & Uplifting. Each is made with our massage base (a combination of Almond, Grapeseed & Jojoba Oils). For each, we add a combination of pure essential oils. Use as a massage, body or bath oil (2 to 3 tablespoons for most massages or add 1 cap full to a warm bath).
Massage Oils - NEW - We now produce 13 NEW massage oils, Aphrodisiac - Female, Aphrodisiac - Male, Cold & Flu, Headache, Insomnia, Muscle Pain, Overcoming Sadness, Patchouli, Peace of Mind, Serenity, Scar Heal & Sinusitus. Each is made with our massage base (a combination of Almond, Grapeseed & Jojoba Oils). For each, we add a combination of pure essential oils. Use as a massage, body or bath oil (2 to 3 tablespoons for most massages or add 1 cap full to a warm bath).
Aromatherapy Blends - NEW - We also offer 11of our NEW blends as pure Essential Oils with no dilution: Aphrodisiac - Female, Aphrodisiac - Male, Cold & Flu, Headache, Insomnia, Muscle Pain, Overcoming Sadness, Peace of Mind, Serenity & Sinusitus. You can blend these with our massage base (sold separately) or diluted with any carrier oil. Each ½oz (15ml) bottle holds about 450 drops.
Aromatherapy Kits - We've created 5 new kits that you can use to make a variety of your own blends: Basic Kit, Breathe Easy Kit, Sports/Muscle Kit, Relaxing Kit & Uplifting Kit. Each kit includes 4 ½oz (15ml) bottles of Essential Oil plaus a 4 oz. bottle of our Base Oil and recipes for making several healing blends.
Lotions - We make several wonderful lotions using our Natural Lotion Base and pure Essential Oils -Jasmine, Lavender, Orange Blossom (Neroli), and Rose.
Flower Waters - made from pure and natural essential oils infused into distilled water. Our Rose Petal and Orange Blossom Flower Waters are especially nice and make a wonderful toner for the face. Our 4 & 8oz bottles include atomizer tops. Put one in the refrigerator for an invigorating spritz.
Aromatherapy Diffusers - We offer several kinds of aromatherapy diffusers ranging from simple ceramic tea candle diffusers to professional quality electric diffusers. We also have Aromatherapy starter kits for relaxation, sore muscles, stuffy head, etc.
Aromatherapy Accessories - Our Wooden Boxes make great gifts or organizers for your essential oils. We offer 2 sizes of mahogany stained wooden boxes that are compartmentalized. One holds 12 essential oils [in ½oz (15ml) bottles] upright and the other holds 24. We also have some small wooden gift boxes with brass inlay that hold 2 ea. essential oils and some other items that you might like.
Kid Stuff - We carry a very nice pure organic Safflower Oil that is actually good for the baby's skin (unlike mineral oil). Also a Breathe Easy Formula and a Relaxing Massage Oil as well as our Baby Skeeter Skatter and a gentle Lavender Lotion.
Natural Pest Control - We now offer several Natural Pest Solutions, including our Skeeter Skatter (one formula for adults & one for babies) and our Mouse Away. The Skeeter Skatter is all natural and made with pure essential oils, distilled water & a little alcohol (as a dispersant). Smells good / Non-Toxic / Works Good. Mouse Away is pure Peppermint Essential Oil - It seems that rodents don't like it AT ALL.
Bases - Want to try your had at making some of your own aromatherapy blends? Then try using some of our Essential Oils with these Bases. You might want to visit our Recipes page for some ideas and take a look at our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page to see what some other folks have asked and find a few more recipes and ideas.

     

Informational Links:

Home   About Us   Essential Oils   Carrier Oils   Product Descriptions
Reference and Articles   FAQs Aromatherapy Recipes   Resource Directory   
Contact Us   Workshops    Sitemap    SARS / Antivirals     Massage Schools   Sale Items    Lotions    Flower Waters Organics    Bath Salts    Aromatherapy Guides    Aromatherapy Kits     Wholesale   Practitioner Discounts   Newsletter    Aromatherapy Jewelry     Natural Pest Control
   Aromatherapy Diffusers   Aphrodisiacs

Product Links:

ORDER (On-Line Shopping - Main Page)
Essential Oils    Carrier Oils   Lotions   Massage Oils
Flower Waters    Bath Salts    Organics    Gifts
Aromatherapy Kits   Sale Items   Bases    Aromatherapy Jewelry
Aromatherapy Blends    Aphrodisiacs    Aromatherapy Guides
Aromatherapy Accessories   Diffusers & Nebulizers    Bottles & Jars
Kid Stuff   Natural Pest Control Products    Workshop Registration

825C Merrimon Ave. #348
Asheville, NC 28804-2404
800-897-8330
828-252-2057(local or from outside USA)    828-252-2058 fax

Site Designed and Maintained by:
Blue Ridge Webmasters