TudástárKnowledge library
Single oils
Essential oils made from one plant. These are the foundation of the knowledge base: once you know them, the blends make sense too.
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Sandalwood
The classic aroma of meditation. From Indian sandalwood, a protected species — which is part of why it is so…
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Siberian Fir
The smell of a Christmas tree. Clean, cool conifer — one of the best value and most rewarding oils for…
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Spanish Sage
Softer than common sage, with notes reminiscent of lavender. Useful both for studying and in massage…
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Spearmint
Peppermint’s gentler sibling: it contains less menthol, so it does not cool as sharply, and it can be considered more…
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Spikenard
From a root that grows high in the Himalayas. One of the longest-used aromas there is — and one of…
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Tangerine
The sweetest and softest of the citrus oils. Children like it, and it can be diffused in the evening without…
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Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
An Australian classic, and one of the most frequently reached-for oils in skincare and around the house. It has a…
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Thyme
One of the powerful herb oils, in the same league as oregano. It turns up in seasonal household routines and…
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Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Held sacred in India and used there for thousands of years. The aroma sits halfway between basil and…
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Turmeric
Not the smell of the yellow kitchen powder: the distilled oil is earthier and woodier. Nor does it stain, unlike…
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Vetiver
A thick, almost syrupy oil with a deeply earthy aroma. One of the strongest presences in evening and grounding blends…
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Wild Orange
The friendliest aroma in the range, and one of the best value too. Children like it. If someone is wary…
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Wintergreen
The defining note of the Deep Blue blend. Distilled in Nepal by traditional methods — which gives the gatherers a…
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Yarrow | Pom
Not a classic essential oil but a dual preparation: yarrow essential oil with pomegranate seed oil. It was made specifically…
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Ylang Ylang
A full, sweet floral that is too much for many people on its own — but in a blend it…