Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomila
Scent: Rich, grassy, slightly bitter
Properties: The relaxing properties of Chamomille German border on the hypnotic, making it a good accompaniment to meditation and prayer, and an excellent treatment for hysteria, hyperactivity, restlessness and other nervous afflictions. It is also highly anti-inflammatory and can be used in hot compresses on boils, abscesses, infected cuts, splinters, etc. It can be used to relieve dull but persistent aches and pains. Used in lotions and creams, it can help soothe dryness and redness associate with sensitive skin, itching and allergic conditions such as eczema.

Botanical Name:Anthemis nobilis
Scent:Herbaceous, apple-like, warm, rich
Properties:Like its German counterpart, Chamomille Roman is also soothing, calming and anti-inflammatory. Both are also useful in assisting premenstrual tension,menstrual pain and menopausal problems. They may also be used in massage for muscular pain and inflamed joints in conditions such as arthritis. Cold compress can help treat sprains, inflamed tendons, and swollen painful joints. Excellent for insomnia.

Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Scent: Natural, mellow, musky
Properties:Clary Sage has an ancient reputation as a "cure-all", having been used in the treatment of a great variety of ailments. It helps to restore emotional or hormonal imbalances caused by premenstrual tension, menopause and mid-life crisis. It is also a powerful nerve tonic, valuable for all types of nervous debility and states of exhaustion. Its narcotic effect helps to encourage vivid dreams and enhance creativity. It is a rejuvenating oil which can lead to feelings of elation and euphoria. Its scent can also lead to a sense of calmness and confidence valuable in exams and interviews, and for reducing stress.

Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
Scent: Dry, nutty, spicy, woody
Properties: The word "sempervirens" means "ever-living", and Cypress has been associated with the Gods of many ancient cultures. It is especially useful in times of transition, such as career changes, moving home or major spiritual decisions such as changing religion, bereavement or the ending of a close relationship. It is very astringent, and is used wherever there is an excess of fluid, from oedema, incontinence and excessive perspiration to bleeding gums, bilious attacks and over-heavy menstruation. Also used for oily skin and in after shaves and deodorants.

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Scent: Fresh, woody, camphorous, sweet
Properties: Eucalyptus leaves have long been used by native Australians as a cure-all remedy.
Its best-known use is as a vapour rub or inhalation for colds, clearing the nose and preventing spread of the cold virus. It also has a powerful bactericidal and antiviral action and helps to prevent picking up of infectious illnesses. Eucalyptus is very antiseptic and healing when applied to wounds and burns. It is also a good insect repellent.

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Scent: Anise-like, earthy, peppery
Properties: Fennel has a long association with strength, having been used by Greek athletes preparing for the ancient Olympics and Roman gladiators. Its anti-toxic properties make it useful as a remedy against alcoholic poisoning and in preventing the build-up of toxic wastes causing gout and arthritis. It helps colitis and some cases of constipation and has a reputation for decreasing the appetite. It is also a diuretic and can help urinary tract infections. Massage can help to treat the wrinkled appearance resulting from cellulitis.