Sandalwood (Santalum album)

Sandalwood (Santalum album)

Known for its deep regenerative effects on the skin, this essential oil is also effective for relieving joint pain, urinary and respiratory infections. It also has a calming and balancing effect on the nervous system, helping to relieve tension and stress, rediscover inner serenity and enter into meditation. Its sweet, spicy, woody fragrance is pleasant to diffuse and is known to be an aphrodisiac. Updated 27 January 2024

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) oil is known for its antiseptic and mucolytic properties. With its cortisone-like action, it has an invigorating effect on all levels, stimulating the body and mind, particularly in cases of great fatigue or during convalescence, and in people suffering from low blood pressure, helping them to concentrate better. Updated 29 January 2024

Sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.)

Sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.)

Sea fennel essential oil is best known for its astringent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and anti-cellulite properties when massaged into the skin. Updated 17 January 2024

Siberian fir (Abies sibirica)

Siberian fir (Abies sibirica)

Abies Sibirica. The fresh, pine-like aroma of Siberian fir is used to calm feelings of anxiety, combat daily stress and relieve muscle aches. Botanical characteristics

Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi)

Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi)

An important essential oil for letting go, spikenard is also very useful for calming non-pathological tachycardia and as a synergy for hair regrowth. The essential oil is becoming increasingly expensive due to the rarity of the plant. Updated 27 January 2024

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

St John's wort essential oil is rare, but its anti-inflammatory properties are useful for muscle and joint pain, urinary and gynaecological inflammation, and itching and redness of the skin. It soothes the blues of the soul, calms the body and reharmonises those suffering from depression. Updated 17 January 2024

Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis)

Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis)

Sweet orange essential oil is best known for its calming properties, useful for anxiety, stress and insomnia. It helps the mind to let go. Be careful as it is photosensitising and should not be used before exposure to the sun. Updated 16 January 2024

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus): Known for its antiviral, antispasmodic and anti-allergic properties, this oil can be rubbed into the skin or diffused into the air. It is said to be effective against hiccups. Its characteristic aniseed smell is very.... Updated 16 January 2024

Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus)

Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus)

The essential oil of Eucalyptus globulus is specific to the lower respiratory tract, while the essential oil of Eucalyptus radiata is more specific to the upper respiratory tract (ENT). The presence of 1,8-cineol helps to thin and clear mucus from the airways. Eucalyptus globulus essential oil is also widely recognised for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Updated 17 January 2024

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Tea Tree is an essential oil to have in your first aid kit as it is a very good antiseptic for people and the home. A broad spectrum antibacterial, it is useful for all kinds of infections, from pimples and insect bites to staph infections, parasitic and mycotic diseases etc. It also helps with oral hygiene. It is also recommended for the prevention of radiation burns and for the decongestion of the veins and lymphatic system. It also restores energy in cases of extreme fatigue. Updated 29 January 2024

Thyme borneol (Thymus satureoides)

Thyme borneol (Thymus satureoides)

Thyme Borneol contains high levels of borneol, a powerful immune stimulant. It is often used to treat respiratory, digestive and circulatory problems, to relieve muscle and joint pain and as an antibacterial and antifungal oil. Botanical characteristics

Thyme CT linalol (Thymus vulgaris linalol)

Thyme CT linalol (Thymus vulgaris linalol)

This essential oil is both gentle and powerful and is an excellent general antiseptic. It can be used on young children and babies, as well as pregnant women, especially for serious lung, gastrointestinal, gynaecological and urinary tract infections and skin conditions. It is a good substitute for phenolic essential oils in these particular cases. Updated 27 January 2024

Thyme thujanol ( Thymus vulgaris thujanol)

Thyme thujanol ( Thymus vulgaris thujanol)

Thyme with thujanol is very well tolerated and remarkably effective and can be used for babies. It is very effective for angina and other ENT problems or various infections, and useful for cold extremities, fungal infections and liver problems. Updated 29 January 2024

Thyme thymol (Thymus zygis)

Thyme thymol (Thymus zygis)

Thymol Thyme EO is a major antimicrobial oil with a broad spectrum of action. It effectively combats all kinds of infectious diseases (bronchopulmonary, urinary, skin). Thanks to the presence of monoterpenes (paracymene, gamma-terpinene), Thymol Thyme stimulates the body in depth (cortison-like effect, action on the adrenal glands), restoring vigour and tone. It is used to strengthen the body's defences and combat physical and mental exhaustion. Updated 29 January 2024

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)

Turmeric essential oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory that relieves biliary, liver, digestive, rheumatic and skin disorders, and regulates menstrual cycles. Updated 17 January 2024