Orange (Sweet)Citrus sinensis · Rutaceae Sweet orange began in China and is now grown worldwide, including California, Florida, and the Mediterranean. Trees stand about 8–20 ft high and 7–20 ft wide, with bright fruit, sweet pulp, and membranes that are not bitter. The oil is...
Patchouli (Dark)Pogostemon cablin · Lamiaceae Patchouli is a bushy perennial mint native to tropical Asia. It grows to about 3 ft, with upright stems and small pale pink-white flowers. The oil is steam-distilled from the leaf. Dark patchouli is the deeper, golden-brown distillate. The name...
Peppermint (Supreme)Mentha piperita · Lamiaceae Peppermint is a hybrid mint once native to Europe and the Middle East and now grown worldwide. Plants stand 30–90 cm on smooth, square stems. Leaves are dark green with reddish veins; small purple flowers follow. The oil is steam-distilled...
Citrus Burst Essential Oil Blend A bright mix of grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, and bergamot. Dilute into body care or homemade cleaners for a fresh lift, or diffuse to clear stale air with a clean citrus scent. Blending factor: 3Ingredients: Grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, and...
Energy Essential Oil Blend A bright, minty citrus blend for the slump in the day. Diffuse at the desk or in the car on the morning drive when you want a cleaner, more awake start. Blending factor: 1Ingredients: Lemon, eucalyptus, and peppermint essential oils Strong...
Defender Essential Oil Blend A sharp spice-and-citrus blend for homemade cleaners and a fresher-feeling house. Use it in a diluted spray for counters and sinks, or diffuse when you want the room to smell clear and braced. Blending factor: 1Ingredients: Clove, lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary, and...
Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend A clear, camphoraceous blend for stuffy rooms and tight chests. Diffuse or dilute when you want the air to feel more open and breathing to feel easier. Blending factor: 1Ingredients: Lavender 40/42, cypress, eucalyptus, marjoram, peppermint, lemon eucalyptus, and black...
Tea TreeMelaleuca alternifolia · Myrtaceae Tea tree is a small Australian paperbark, usually to about 7 m, with a dense crown and pale, peeling bark. Cream-white flowers pack into spikes and give the tree a fluffy look in bloom. The oil is steam-distilled from the...
SpearmintMentha spicata · Lamiaceae Spearmint is a herbaceous perennial in the mint family. It grows 30–100 cm tall on square stems, with flowers in slender spikes. The oil is steam-distilled from the flowering herb. It was long used to scent bathwater and to ease digestion....
RosemaryRosmarinus officinalis · Lamiaceae Rosemary is a woody evergreen herb of the mint family, native to the Mediterranean. It is strongly aromatic, with narrow pointed leaves and pink, blue, or purple flowers. Plants can reach about 6 ft. The oil is steam-distilled from the leaf....
LemongrassCymbopogon flexuosus · Poaceae East Indian lemongrass is a tall perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. Bright green leafy stalks rise, then arch over. Plants typically stand 2–4 ft high and spread 2–3 ft wide. The oil is steam-distilled from the grass. Lemongrass...
LemonCitrus limon · Rutaceae Lemon is a medium evergreen of the citrus family. It likes warmth and sun, carries light thorns, and spreads as it grows—often to about 20 ft tall and up to 6 m wide—with a heavy crop of bright fruit. The essential...
Tranquility Essential Oil Blend A steady, calming blend for uneasy moments. Citrus, soft floral, and grounded woods help the room feel quieter and make it easier to settle when nerves run high. Blending factor: 3Ingredients: Lemon, orange, ylang ylang, patchouli, and amyris essential oils
Head Soothing Essential Oil Blend For tight shoulders, a busy head, and that familiar neck strain. A simple floral–resin blend to dilute and massage into temples, neck, or shoulders, or to diffuse when you want the pressure to ease. Blending factor: 4Ingredients: Lavender, frankincense, and...
Peace and Quiet Essential Oil Blend A calm, balanced blend for an unhurried pace. Citrus keeps it light; woods and resin keep it grounded. Diffuse or dilute when you want the room—and the day—to feel quieter. Blending factor: 3Ingredients: Orange, cedarwood, lime, and frankincense essential...
Sleepy Essential Oil Blend A quiet evening blend for winding down. Soft florals and gentle citrus help settle the mind and body before bed, so it is easier to ease into rest. Blending factor: 4Ingredients: Lavender, grapefruit, bergamot, and ho wood essential oils