Essential Oils are naturally extracted from the flowers, seeds, fruit, leaves or bark of the plant. The oil usually retains the fragrance of the original plant material, but is more intense. Essential Oils are usually non-greasy, easily vaporised and readily solvent in alcohol or other oils. Many essential oils are known for their excellent preservative, germicidal and antiseptic properties. All our oils are from Amphora Aromatics who have sourced the highest quality pure essential oils and absolutes from across the globe. New oils always being added. If an oil you want is not listed yet, then please email me - shop@calmingtouch.co.uk - and we will see if we can work something out for you.
Aniseed Essential Oil.
Aniseed originally appeared in the Middle East. It is now cultivated in the USA, North Africa and Europe. An annual herb which grows to about 2 feet high and has delicate leaves, small white flowers and greyish-brown seeds.
Aniseed Oil was revered by many ancient civilizations including the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. The Greeks used it as a calming oil to ease problems with digestion.
In modern times it is used in India as a breath freshener and is widely used elsewhere in liqueurs, cordials, toothpastes and mouthwashes.
From an aromatherapy viewpoint Aniseed Oil can be useful as an antiseptic and is also thought to be good as an antispasmodic, a carminative, a diuretic, an expectorant, a stimulant, a stomachic, a laxative and as a parasiticide.
Aniseed Oil should be used with care as it can cause dermatitis in certain individuals. You should not use Aniseed Oil if you have an existing skin condition.
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Basil Essential Oil.
Originating from India, Basil Essential Oil has antiseptic properties. It can also be used in creams that are massaged into the temples to stimulate the mind and in massage blends to tone the body.
Useful for athletes as a massage. The aroma is thought to give the mind strength and clarity.
Basil Essential Oil invigorates body & spirit and helps refresh the mind allowing concentration - especially when tired. It's great after a stressful day. You may also find it useful in the car to help with concentration on a long journey |
£5.50 |
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Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot Oil has antibacterial, deodorising, refreshing, soothing, and uplifting properties which make it excellent for body skincare preparations to ensure healthy and vital skin, it has a fresh, citrus and slightly spicy aroma and is powerfully refreshing, uplifting and invigorating. It also helps to maintain a balanced mood.
The fruit has been used in Italian folk medicine for hundreds of years. The oil was primarily used for the treatment of intestinal worms and fever. The fruit was not exported from Italy until very recently. Traditionally used for antiseptic, deodorant, perfume, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
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£4.70 |
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Black Pepper Essential Oil.
Originating from India and southeast Asia, Black Pepper Oil is used in homeopathic medicine to improve concentration and for muscular pains. Traditionally used as a muscle relaxant and aphrodisiac. Used for over 4000 years in folk medicine
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£6.75 |
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Chamomile Maroc Essential Oil.
Good to use at night and when feeling low in spirits. Chemically and olfactorily different from German (Matricaria) and Roman Chamomile. Not to be confused with True Chamomile (Roman Or Matricaria).
Traditionally used as a muscle relaxant & skin conditioner. Soothing, calming, emotionally and physically relaxing
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£10.20 |
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Cinnamon Essential Oil.
Cinnamon Leaf is antiviral, bactericidal, antioxidant and a stimulant. It's a strong antiseptic and also has a cleansing effect.
Used as a comforting oil during the cold season. Cinnamon Leaf Oil makes a lovely room fragrance, especially during Christmas - Cinnamon, Clove and Orange Oils together make a lovely festive fragrance which will bring cheer to your home and your guests.
Traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory agent, aphrodisiac, skin conditioner, deodorant
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£2.75 |
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Citronella Essential Oil.
A lovely light, fresh and uplifting oil.
Useful as an insect repellent against ants, moths and fleas. When mixed with Cedarwood Atlas and Bog Myrtle it has been a popular remedy against mosquitoes.
Traditionally used as an insect and cat repellent and skin conditioner. It is also a natural deodoriser.
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£2.75 |
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil.
Australian Aborigines have used Eucalyptus Oil for thousands of years for its healing and antiseptic properties. Now used widely during winter weather to help to clear nasal passages. Mixed with a carrier oil it can be used as a chest rub and vaporiser.
The healing and antiseptic properties of eucalyptus have been known to the Australian aborigines for thousands of years
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£2.55 |
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Lavender Essential Oil - 10ml
The most versatile and useful oil, Lavender has an abundance of uses. It relaxes and soothes the mind & body, and is number one for use in your first aid kit at home. It can be used neat on wounds & burns but care should still be taken. Lavender blends very happily with many other oils.
It can be used as an insect repellent, to scent linen and deter moths. A very soothing oil. For example, it neutralises insect bites and stings (bees, wasps and mosquitoes) It is also good in cases of nettlerash.
Lavender Oil can also be useful for dandruff when added to a base shampoo When added to a carrier oil it can be used in massage to help with PMT or just as a lovely calming rub.
Lavender can be used as a massage, in a vaporiser, in bath preparations and on a pillow. Traditional European folk remedy used to comfort the stomach, as a cosmetic water, an insect repellent, to scent linen and as an all purpose soothing and comforting oil.
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10ml - £3.40 |
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Lavender Essential Oil 25ml
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25ml - £7.20 |
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Lemon Essential Oil
Is great for brittle nails and greasy oily skin, insect bites and as an insect repellent. Lemon Oil is also good for stimulating cellulite. When diluted it can be used in hair rinses, skin toners and fresheners.
Excellent as a cleaning aid around the house to remove sticky, gluey deposits (do not use on polished or treated wood). Always test surfaces with a little first. The Lemon tree is thought to have originated in India, and to have been introduced into Italy toward the end of the 5th Century. Lemons once cured scurvy on English ships and were also used to fight malaria and typhoid in medieval Spain.
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£2.75 |
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Lemongrass Essential Oil
Is a great wake-up oil. It is also a lovely muscle ease which is especially good for refreshing tired feet.
This oil must be well diluted before application to the skin. It can also be useful in the fight against cellulite. Dilute well in a carrier oil to create your own bespoke wonderful massage treatment.
Lemongrass is also known for its insect repellent properties - especially fleas, ticks and lice.
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£2.75 |
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Lime Essential Oil
Is thought to be useful in the treatment of cellulite. Add to a carrier oil to create an individual anti-cellulite massage treatment just for you.
A few drops of oil added to a bath dispersant will help uplift your spirits and energise so you are ready for the day or evening ahead. A few drops of Lime Oil sniffed from a hanky can help with travel sickness.
Often interchangeable with lemon for treating similar complaints like fever, infections, sore throats and colds.
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£2.75 |
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Melissa (Blend) Essential Oil
This oil is made up of fractions taken from other oils including Lemongrass and Citronella. This gives a close approximation to the composition of the whole oil.
Is great for use on wasp and bee stings. Melissa (Blend) is also good to use last thing at night. It can be uplifting to the spirits.
It is also known as "The Female Oil" - diluted in a carrier oil it makes a lovely massage oil which may help alleviate the symptoms of PMT
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£3.80 |
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Orange Essential Oil
Is a great muscle ease and relaxant. It's useful at night time to help achieve a calming sleep - why not try creating your own blend with Lavender or Neroli? It's also a great skin conditioner - blend with a carrier oil or base cream.
The orange tree was originally a native of the Far East, particularly China and India. It was not used medicinally in Europe until the late 17th century, as it was rare and expensive. In Chinese medicine the dried peel is used to treat coughs, colds and anorexia.
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£2.30 |
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Patchouli Essential Oil
Is often used in perfumery as it can act as a natural fixative. It's thought to be good for Anti-cellulite preparations .Patchouli is also a good insecticide which can be applied to help sooth insect bites.
It can also be used to help combat dandruff (try adding a few drops to your hair conditioner. Patchouli also makes for a useful skin tonic and astringent when diluted. When applied to scaly skin in a suitable carrier oil it can help with the regeneration of new cells. Pachouli has also been widely used as a deodorant.
Used in the East to scent linen, and is believed to prevent the spread of disease (prophylactic). In China, Japan and Malaysia it is used to treat colds, headaches, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting as well as snake and insect bites.
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£4.80 |
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Peppermint Essential Oil
Is an extremely versatile oil with many varied uses. It's a great mental stimulant - good to use when studying (but not last thing at night). It's also good for itchy skin (you just need to add one drop to your bath).
It's good for calming upset tummy's. Try massaging the affected area in a clockwise direction. You may also find it useful in a foot bath (not more than 3 drops) to cool and deodorise feet.
Peppermint has a cooling action which can also help to clear nasal passages when used in a steam inhalation. Good to use in conjunction with Lavender during winter, either as a chest rub (diluted with a carrier oil or to Vapourise.
It's also a useful deterrent for vermin - e.g. mice, rats, ants and cockroaches, especially when combined with Eucalyptus. Plant native to Europe used by Romans and Egyptians for digestive properties.
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£2.75 |
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Rosemary Essential Oil
Is thought to be a good stimulant. It helps mental clarity and revives a poor memory. It's a very useful oil to smell during exams and is also great for that Monday morning feeling. A few drops in the bath are helpful after an illness as a pick-me-up and tonic.
Because Rosemary has a warm, penetrating and stimulating odour it makes for a great Muscle Ease. Superb after sports activities - even more so when combined with Lavender and Marjoram. Dilute well in a carrier oil before skin application. Rosemary has also traditionally been used in skin and hair care. It's a good toner and can be rejuvenating for the skin. You can add it to your shampoo - it makes an excellent rinse for dark hair and hair in poor condition. It restores colour to dark hair and helps combat dandruff when the scalp is dry. Rosemary is also a strong antiseptic and can be used as an insect repellent - especially for lice.
It was one of the earliest plants used in medicine. Flowers and leaves are a symbol of friendship, remembrance and loyalty, traces have been found in Egyptian tombs. It has seen extensive use in skin and hair care and is an ingredient of true eau de cologne.
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10ml - £3.40 |
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Rosemary Essential Oil - 25ml
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25ml - £7.40 |
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Tea Tree Essential Oil
Has been used in Australian Aboriginal medicine for centuries. They use it extensively for its antiseptic properties. Those antiseptic qualities as well as its effectiveness against bacteria mean that Tea Tree is often used in hospitals in the fight against bacteria and viruses. It is 11 to 13 times as strong as carbolic acid.
Tea Tree Oil is perfect for cleaning cuts and grazes and really is a must for the family first aid kit.
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10ml - £3.80 |
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Tea Tree Essential Oil - 25ml
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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Comes from a small tropical tree whose name means 'Flower of Flowers'.
It has an extremely attractive fragrance when used on its own - although if used too strongly the perfume can be overbearing and may occasionally cause headaches. Use well diluted in a carrier oil or base cream for skin application. Ylang Ylang is also useful for application in stressful situations and in general skin care, particularly for oily skin. It's an appropriate oil to use in hair rinses thanks to it's excellent hair tonic properties.
Historically it has also been used for its intrinsic aphrodisiac properties. The flowers are spread on the beds of newly weds in Indonesia.
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£4.60 |
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