Pure Essential Oils Labdanum - Pine (Scots)

Pure Essential Oils have their own properties and effects. When properly used, the effects of the oils can be either stimulating or relaxing (depending on the oil(s) selected).

They can soothe and heal the mind, beautify the body & skin, stimulate the senses or induce feelings of calmness.

All our Pure essential Oils are available in amber glass bottles up to 50ml.

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Labdanum (Gum Rockrose) - Cistus ladaniferus

EO-50
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Fixative. Useful in skincare preparations especially for mature skin and wrinkles. Useful for lotions and perfumes.

Used in magick to help the onset of astral projection.

A good substitute for the expensive Galbanum Oil.

Laural Leaf - Laurus nobilis

EO-51
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Historically, this plant was the symbol of victory to both the Greeks and the Romans who considered it the herb of protection. This is reflected in the oils ability to instil confidence and courage as well as improve memory and insight.

Lavender - Lavendula angustifolia

EO-52
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2nd Best seller

The most versatile and useful oil, Lavender has an abundance of uses. Blends happily with many other oils.

It relaxes and soothes the mind & body, and is number one for use in first aid at home. 

Used as an insect repellent, to scent linen and deter moths. Soothing. Neutralises insect bites and stings (bees, wasps, mosquitoes and nettlerash). Relaxing/calming. Can be useful for dandruff, when added to a base shampoo.

Can be used as a massage, in a vaporiser, bath preparations, and on a pillow.

Lemon - Citrus medica limonum

EO-53
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Good for brittle nails and greasy oily skin, insect bites, insect repellent, Refreshing & uplifting.

When diluted can be used in hair rinses, skin toners and fresheners.

Excellent as a cleaning aid around the house to remove sticky, gluey deposits! (Not from polished wood!). Always test surfaces with a little first.

Lemon Verbena - Lippia citrodora

EO-54
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Relaxing, use 2-3 drops in a dispersant (eg: Bath and Shower Gel) in the bath. Good to use with lavender in the bath before bedtime.

Useful as a pick me up to vapourise after a hangover or use a few drops in the bath.

Lemongrass - Cymbopogon flexuosus

EO-55
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Lemongrass is a strengthening, uplifting, refreshing wake-up oil. Natural Insect repellent (fleas, ticks, lice).

Muscle ease, refreshes tired feet. Must be diluted well when applied to skin.

Covers the smell of tobacco smoke if vapourised.

Lignum Aloeswood - Bursera delpechiana

EO-66
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Lignum Aloeswood is virtually identical in aroma and therapeutic action as Rosewood, with a delightful floral/woody fragrance that blends well with other essential oils.

Used in skincare to improve the complexion of dry or sensitive skin.

Lime - Citrus aurantifolia

EO-67
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A few drops of oil sniffed from a tissue can help with travel sickness.

A few drops of oil added to a bath dispersant (bath and shower gel, or carrier oil) will help uplift the spirits and energise.

Mandarin - Citrus nobilis

EO-69
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Often used by the elderly, relaxing/calming,

A few drops in bath at bedtime (nice with neroli) or used on aroma stream. Gentle action, nice to relax children - good for tantrums and when they’re over-excited.

Marjoram, Sweet - Origanum marjorana

EO-71
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Relaxing & calming, fortifying and warming - good to use last thing at night.

May Chang - Litsea cubeba

EO-72
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Less tenacious than lemongrass

Insect repellent. Disinfectant.

Covers the smell of tobacco smoke if vapourised.

Melissa Type - Natural own blend

EO-73
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This oil is made up of fractions taken from other oils including Lemongrass and Citronella to give a close approximation to the composition of the whole oil. Used for wasp and bee stings. Good to use last thing at night.

Soothing, Calming & Relaxing. Can be uplifting to spirits.

Room spray/ Insect repellent

Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha

EO-74
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Used in incense and perfumes.

A revitalising oil. Non-irritant/non-sensitising.

 

Out of Stock

Bog Myrtle - Myrica gale

EO-11
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Insect Repellent. Insecticide. Particularly useful for midges. Useful when diluted to spray horses.

Niaouli - Melaleuca viridflora

EO-75
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Belongs to the same family as Tea Tree; shares some properties.

Neroli Light - Blended Essential Oils

EO-76
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Neroli Light is recovered from water distillation by a new process and then sharpened up with other natural citrus distillates to give a very good approximation of Neroli blossom essential oil, but at a much lower price. Used in perfumery.

Blends well with floral oils especially rose and jasmine.

Nutmeg - Myristica fragrans

EO-77
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Natural flavouring. Used in alcoholic & soft drinks. Warming oil, stimulating.

Great to vapourise with orange and clove, especially during winter nights.

Oakmoss - Evernia prunastri

EO-78
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Great for base notes in perfumes and an excellent fixative (sustains the perfume notes). It’s a type of lichen that grows on oak trees.

Used in high-class perfumes and aftershaves.

Can be used as an inhalant, a few drops in water on a diffuser , or warm water poured over oil and inhaled with a towel over one’s head.

Orange, Sweet - Citrus sinensis

EO-79
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Useful at night-time for a calming sleep, blend with lavender or neroli.Vapourises well on a diffuser.

Palmarosa - Cymbopogon martinii

EO-81
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From same family as lemongrass, Palmarosa contains a high proportion of geraniol and has a perfume somewhere between Geranium and Rose. Makes a lovely oil to use in massage and in the bath. Bactericidal, antiseptic, tonic.

Traditionally, it was used to adulterate Rose oil. Useful in skin preparations: face, hands, feet, neck and lips.

Parsley Seed - Petroselinum sativum

EO-82
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Small perennial herb produces small brown seeds from which this oil is distilled.

Used in food flavourings. Used as a preservative in perfume.

Patchouli - Pogostemon patchouli

EO-83
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Used in perfumery, where it can act as a natural fixative.

Stimulating and emotionally balancing.

Out of stock

Peppermint - Mentha piperata

EO-84
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Mental stimulant - good to use when studying (but not last thing at night). Useful in foot bath (not more than 3 drops) to cool and deodorise feet. Cooling action, help clear nasal passages with steam inhalation.

Useful deterrent to vermin e.g. mice, rats, ants and cockroaches, especially when combined with Eucalyptus.

Petitgrain - Citrus aurantium

EO-85
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Petitgrain resembles Neroli and is from the same species from the leaf rather than the flower. Aids relaxation. Useful for the 'Winter Blues'. Uplifting and refreshing.

Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris

EO-86
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Refreshing, invigorating, stimulating. Strengthening, Very popular in an Aromatherapy. Hair tonic. Disinfectant, deodorant.

Add a few drops to a diffuser; this is great to wake up and feel energized.

Frequently used in room sprays & detergents, To make your own room spray, combine 50ml of distilled water with about 10 drops of Essential Oil, add to a mister, shake well, and spray liberally.