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Thymus Vulgaris essential oil can cause skin irritation (easily lead to skin irritation).

But this essential oil fits for hair treatment. Thyme stimulates blood circulation. Therefore rubbing an oil that contains Thyme onto your scalp promotes the delivery of nutrients to the scalp and encourages hair growth.

Thyme is known to help with dandruff problems and to clear dirt from the scalp. Thyme essential oil is very good from hair loss.

One study by Leeds Metropolitan University found that thyme may be beneficial in treating acne.

Thymus Vulgaris essential oil have antioxidant properties and to slow down the aging process.

The name is derived from the Greek word "Thymos" that means "Perfume" and was used as an incense in Greek temples. The Egyptians used it in embalming process.

The ancient Greeks used it in their baths and burnt it as incense in their temples, believing it was a source of courage.

In the European Middle Ages, the herb was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares.

In Middle Ages women would also often give knights and warriors gifts that included Thyme leaves, as it was believed to bring courage to the bearer. Thyme was also used as incense and placed on coffins during funerals, as it was supposed to ensure passage into the next life.

Thyme is used to establish a sense or a feeling of direction for the spirit. Thymus Vulgaris has great value to help with concentration and to focus.

In meditation process fits for Heart and Solar Plexus Chakras.

Coleonema album is a medium to large woody shrub with small ericoid (heath-like) leaves. In spring and summer the bush is covered in abundant small, white, star-like flowers.Resembles the European May plant. During the flowering season the small white petals cover the ground like confetti after a wedding, hence the colloquial name "confetti bush". The plant is used extensively as an insect repellent, and a deodoriser.

Botanical Name: Coleonema album

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distillation

Part Typically Used: Stem/ Leaves            

Color: Clear in colour

Consistency:

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Fresh herby fragrance with an interesting pepper note. Has an attractive fruity/flowery note fragrance.  

Coleonema album is found in the mountain and coastal region of the Western Cape, South Africa.  

Campers rub their bedding with the twigs to repel mosquitoes and ants. A wash made from the leaves is used as a deodorant, and fishermen traditionally rub their hands on the leaves to remove the fishy smell of bait. The leaves add fragrance to pot pourris.

It has been domesticated and planted in many South African gardens for its delightful show of flowers.

Botanical Name: Brachylaena huillensis

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Part Typically Used: Heartwood

Color: Amber - colored 

Consistency: Thick

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Balsamic, cool, earthy, rich, sensual, slightly musky, soft, woody.

Brachylaena Huillensis occurs from Kenya and Uganda, south to north-eastern South Africa, Madagascar and also in Angola. The wood, commonly traded as "Muhuhu" is mainly used for construction, first-grade flooring, joinery, interior trim, furniture, fence posts, toys, novelties, boxes, crates, tool handles, carving and turnery. Brachylaena Huillensis wood has been exported as short logs from Kenya to India for use as a substitute of Sandalwood (Santalum Album).

Brachylaena Huillensis is a shrub or small to medium-sized tree up to 20 (30) m tall with bole up to 45 (90) cm in diameter found in evergreen forest, deciduous bushland, secondary vegetation and dune forest in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland, up to 1800 m altitud.

The aromatic oil extracted from the wood is used for perfumery. In Kenya Brachylaena Huillensis is planted as ornamental and boundary tree around dwellings. Male flowering trees are a source of pollen for honey bees.

Eriocephalus africanus is a bushy shrublet indigenous to South Africa. It has a wide distribution in the Western and Eastern Cape, and in Namaqualand. The plant has several common names in various languages. It is known as the Cape Snow Bush or Kapokbossie, other common names refer to its fancied resemblance to rosemary, for example "African rosemary" or "Wild rosemary".

Botanical Name: Eriocephalus africanus

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distillation

Part Typically Used: Blossom / Plant / Stems/ Leaves

Color: Pale yellow

Consistency:

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Unique combination of bitter, spicy and aromatic notes that all contribute to its unique and exciting fragrance composition.

The leaves are similar to those of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), but are greyer in colour. In spring the plant is covered in small white flowers, giving the impression that it is covered in snow – thus the name “Snowbush”. The seeds are covered with a wool-kapok.

Botanical Name: Lippia javanica

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distillation

Part Typically Used: Leaves, stems, roots

Color: Clear yellow to reddish

Consistency: Thin / Thick

Perfumery Note:  Medium /  Top

Strength of Initial Aroma:  Fruity and sweet.

It is also commonly referred to as "Verbena". This 1 to 2m high woody shrub stands erect and is multi-stemmed. The stems have a square appearance when looked at in cross-section. The leaves are hairy with noticeable veins and when crushed gives off a strong lemon-like smell.

It is said to be one of the most aromatic of South Africa's indigenous shrubs. The small cream flowers can be found on the shrub from summer to autumn in some areas and in others are produced all year.

It grows in open veld, in the bush, as well as on forest margins. It can be grown from seed, but also grows easily from cuttings. It grows relatively fast and prefers sunny areas. Lemon Bush is not very particular and seems to do well in most soil types. It is known to colonise disturbed areas, making it a pioneer plant. These plants are usually very hardy and can grow under difficult circumstances, requiring little maintenance.

Botanical Name: Cedrelopsis grevei

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation

Part Typically Used: Bark

Color: Light yellow

Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note:

Strength of Initial Aroma:  Clean scent, dry, woody, earthy, crisp and fresh and mosslike.

The Katrafay (Cedrelopsis Grevei) is a bush tree that is native to Madagascar. The tree grows to approximately 7 meters and has branches that grow pear shaped leaves with plenty of space between each leaf.

Cedrelopsis Grevei is a flowering tree that grows in dry, subhumid climates. The bark from the tree and the leaves themselves are used for the essential oil. this Katrafay essential oil is steam distilled from the bark only, and not from the leaves.

The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend that essential oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a medical doctor who is also qualified in clinical aromatherapy. Use with caution. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Triticum Vulgare (Wheatgerm oil) is an oil expressed or extracted from the germ of Triticum Vulgare.

Triticum Vulgare contains significant amounts of Vitamin E, an essential factor in the human diet, which has led to its use as a dietary supplement.

Wheatgerm oil is a highly rich unrefined oil that is one of the richest sources of Vitamin E, A and D. It also has a high content of proteins and Lecithin. This oil is widely used for external application.

Wheatgerm oil is a very sensitive oil, therefore must be used cautiously. It tends to degrade in quality, when exposed to high temperatures. Being unrefined in nature, it is usually dark in color and also has a heavy smell. It is a good source of fatty acids that are very vital for the healthy growth of the body. The oil is taken out from the germ of the wheat.

Wheatgerm oil is known for its antioxidant properties and this explains the reason why it is added to other carrier oils. The basic idea is to enhance their shelf life and prevent rancidity.

Oenothera Biennis is a species of Oenothera native to eastern and central North America, from Newfoundland west to Alberta, southeast to Florida, and southwest to Texas, and widely naturalized elsewhere in temperate and subtropical regions. Evening Primrose oil is produced from the plant.

Oenothera Biennis plant has a life span of two years. Blooming lasts from late spring to late summer. They open visibly fast every evening producing an interesting spectacle, hence the name "Evening Primrose". It is also known as Weedy Evening-Primrose, German Rampion, Hog Weed, King's Cure-All, and Fever-Plant.

The name Evening-Primrose is optionally hyphenated. Evening Primrose is not a "Primrose", a name best applied to the genus Primula. The "Evening" in the name relates to the fact that the flowers of many of the 125 species of Oenothera open in the evening and release a scent that attracts moths for pollination.

Evening Primrose, a native of North America, is found in all provinces of Canada, but is more frequent in the east than the west. The species extends south to Florida and Mexico.

Evening Primrose is a frequent weed of roadsides, waste places, and abandoned land, often found in light sandy and gravelly soils. It commonly occurs in association with early successional, biennial and perennial weeds.

The Evening or Tree Primrose is said to have originated in Mexico and Central America some 70,000 years ago. It subsequently spread right across the North American continent and from there came to Europe. It can now be found growing all over the world in temperate climates.

This oil is ritch fatty acids include omega-6 fatty acids, linolenic acid.