Essential oils – B
$13.90 – $17.30
Essential oils are the volatile oils from the distillation of aromatic plants. Essential oils may contain as many as 10 plants per bottle!
We stock the following oils:
Basil sweet/Ocimum basilscum – Most people know Basil as the fresh summer herb in a tomato salad. Its pleasant taste derives from the aromatic oils in the leaf and stem. Basil has a classic herbal fragrance and adds a freshness and summer aroma to any blend, use only 1 drop per blend as its scent is strong. It blends well with florals and wood. Basil may help with mental clarity and also helps clear the airways so is useful to diffuse when a cough is going around. Country of Origin: USA.
Bay laural/Laurus nobilis – Bay laurel is the infamous Bay leaf used in culinary dishes the world over. It has a spicy, fresh, medicinal scent, similar to Pine and Frankincense. Being around Bay laurel may stimulate the appetite and the lymphatic system. It is often used in men’s colognes. Country of Origin: Crete.
Benzoin resinoid/Styrax benzoin – Benzoin resin is a familiar ‘where do I know this smell’, with a tendency to make you want to keep smelling it as it takes you deep into the recesses of your ancestral brain. It is therefore good to smell in times of depression, angst, grief and trauma as it reminds the brain that all is well in the universe. It makes a great fixture for perfume and blends amazingly with floral tones, spices, sandalwood and vanilla. Country of Origin: Laos.
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Refills: We refill most essential oil bottles {except for the sticky ones} so please think of the planet’s resources and save your bottles. We dont mind which brand of oil the bottle is we will refill it with the same oil for a much cheaper price. See here for the oils we have in stock for refilling or call us to request your favourite oil.
If you would like larger amounts we can order in especially for you in 25ml, 50ml, 100ml or 200ml – please enquire by email or phone.
Zurma essential oils are the highest quality, pure and natural essential oils. Each batch has a full certificate of analysis provided, so you can be assured that Zurma oils are not adulterated in any way. Zurma is our favourite brand of essential oils and is a local business within Christchurch so has a low carbon footprint.
Please see below for safety considerations and information on how to use oils. Enjoy!
Additional information
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How to use essential oils:
Topically: Fragrance your own cream or massage oil. Essential oils can be applied onto the skin diluted in a nut or seed carrier oil. General guidelines for the safe dilution of essential oils recommended by the Tisserand Institute per 100ml is 14 drops (0.5%), 30 drops (1%), 60 drops (2%), or 90 drops (3%). Please note some oils are irritant and should not be used on the skin.
Diffuse: Steam diffuser’s release the oil without heating it which means that the oil lasts longer in the air. Use between 6-10 drops. Small amounts of the oils that disperse into the air absorb through the lungs into the bloodstream as has recently been shown in research. Please take care if you have a blood disorder.
Burn: Essential oils can be burnt over a tea light candle or in a burner which heats the oil and evaporates the oils into the room at a faster rate. Use 2-6 drops of oil in a burner and follow the same safety guidelines as diffusion.
Bath or Shower: Essential oils can be inhaled in the shower to help clear the sinus. Essential oils can be dispersed in the bath in either a liquid soap, shampoo, bath salt or carrier oil. Only place your oils in the bath once you are in the water to avoid the genital region coming into contact with the oils. Please do not use when kids are in the bath or if you have a skin condition. Some oils are irritant and should not be used in the bath.
Perfume: Making perfumes with essential oils is rewarding and fun. As you learn to blend you will find endless combinations that inspire you. Use a base of vodka in a spray bottle, or use Jojoba or Fractionated coconut oil as a base and make your own natural perfume. Find a beginners perfumery book to guide you.
Cleaning: Essential oils are fantastic for removing grease and killing microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and virus. Using essential oils in your home-made cleaning products is a great way to make use of oils.
There are many other uses, so get a book on the use of essential oils to learn more. We also run workshops on how to safely use oils in the home so sign up to our newsletter to get monthly updates or check out our EDUCATION section for upcoming workshops.
Disclaimer: Please note essential oils are strong pharmacologic agents and should be used with care. If you have a medical condition, or are pregnant or brestfeeding, please consult with an aromatherapist before using oils in the home. The information on this website is intended for aromatherapy purposes only and is not considered to be complete. It is up to the user to source information on the correct use of essential oils. Essential oils should not be used to treat any health condition.
