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Recommended Beginning Oils Most of these oils are easy to obtain in most places in the US. The "Common Name" is what the oil is likely to be listed as on the label. The "Botanical Name" is given so that you can verify that you are getting the true essence. The "Approximate Cost" is a very useful indicator. True essential oils are rarely sold at a 'discount'. Even if the label says the oil is a genuine essential oil, if it costs much less than indicated here, it is likely to be a blend or a synthetic oil -- and you need to know that in Magickal Oilcraft. Some oils are especially hard to find during times of political unrest because certain natural substances from which these essentials are created are found in unique geographic locations. It is increasingly hard to find good quality for many of the resins because of the political unrest in Africa and the Middle East. Caveat Emptor! | ||
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Common Name Botanical Name Elemental Aspect Planetary Aspect Source of Oil: Note*: Toxicity Information**: Appx. Cost of Pure Essence*** Bergamot Citrus bergamia Water Venus fruit Top Do not use on skin that will be exposed to sun; Phototoxic $24.00 per oz Clary Sage Salvia sclarea Water Neptune leaf Middle Avoid if Pregnant; Do not use when drinking alcohol; Overuse can cause headaches $26.70 per oz. Clove Syzygium aromaticum Fire Mars leaf/bud Top Not recommended for use on skin; irritant $12.70 per oz. Frankincense Boswellia carteri Fire Jupiter resin/sap Base Avoid if Pregnant $55.00 per oz. Jasmine Jasminum grandiflorum Water Moon flower Base Use with caution if Pregnant $300.00 per oz Lavender Lavendula angustifolia Air Mercury flower Middle Avoid if Pregnant $13.70 per oz. Myrrh Commiphora myrrha Earth Saturn resin/sap Base Avoid if Pregnant $60.00 per oz. Orange Citrus aurantium var. amara Fire Sun fruit Top Minimal Toxicity $6.00 per oz Patchouli Pogostemon cablin Earth Saturn leaf Base Minimal Toxicity $12.00 per oz. Pine Pinus sylvestris Fire Mars needles Middle Do not use on sensitive or irritated skin. $10.00 per oz. Rose Rosa damascena; R. centifolia Earth Venus flower Middle Use with caution if Pregnant $500.00 per oz. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Air Mercury leaf Middle Avoid if Pregnant, Epileptic or with High Blood Pressure $10.00 per oz. Sandalwood Santalum album Air Uranus wood/ bark Base Minimal Toxicity $34.00 per oz Vetiver Vetiveria zizanoides Earth Pluto leaf Base Minimal Toxicity $26.00 per oz. * Base notes last longest, Top notes are the weakest and will dissipate quickly if exposed to air. Middle notes hang in longer than Top notes, but not as long as Base notes. **Pregnant women should take extreme care when using oils or heavily scented products of any kind.Seek expert advice regarding the safe use of oils during this time. Also: All citrus oils have some risk of phototoxicity. And speaking of allergies in general -- it is always possible for anyone to have an allergic reaction to any oil or oil blend. When using oils on skin, be aware of any reactions that seem to be happening, and take first aid measures immediately. Flush the area with a lot of clean water and seek medical attention. Take the same steps (flush with clean water, seek medical help) if you spill undiluted essentials on yourself, or get them in your eyes, nose, mouth or an open wound. ***These are approximate prices only, however, if you see essences offered at significantly below these approximate prices, be aware that they are most likely synthetic or blended. True essences are sold in 1/8 to 1 oz bottles. True essences blended with organic carrier oils (not mineral oil or propylene glycol) are preferable to synthetic or "nature-identical" essences. Synthetic or "nature-identical" oils have no place in magickal oilcraft. | ||
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If you can only afford a few oils at a time, buy your oils in this order: Patchouli (Earth, Saturn)leaf
This will give you the most choices in making blends to meet specific needs from very early on in your oilcraft studies.
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