Here, we look at a few more in detail. It is worth noting that several essential oils are not recommended for pregnant women, or some health conditions.

Traditionally, tea tree oil has been used by Aboriginal people as a natural antiseptic, as well as for insect bites and stings.There are dozens – if not hundreds – of pure essential oils. For those with no experience of using them, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.

Made from the majestic trees of the same name, eucalyptus oil has a powerful smell that has been harnessed by indigenous Australians for centuries.Patchouli oil has an earthy fragrance which is both calming and sensual. Traditionally, it has been used to help ground the user and ease feelings of stress. The essential oil is made from the dried leaves of the patchouli plant, a member of the mint family, native to many Asian countries.

Two of our favourites are Miaroma Patchouli Pure Essential Oil and Tisserand Organic Patchouli Essential Oil. Sandalwood oil originates from the East Indian sandalwood tree, which is renowned for being one of the most valuable trees in the world. Both the heartwood and the roots of these precious trees are used to make sandalwood essential oil.Publisher’s blurb: “Smell is a social phenomenon, invested with particular meanings and values by different cultures. Odors can enforce social structures or transgress them, unite people or divide them, empower or disempower. This book breaks the “olfactory silence” of modernity by offering the first comprehensive exploration of the cultural role of odors in Western history – from antiquity to the present – and in a wide variety of non-Western societies. Its topics range from the medieval concept of the “odor of sanctity”, to the aromatherapies of South America, and from olfactory stereotypes of gender and ethnicity in the modern West to the role of smell in post-modernity.”

But there are some scents that should be in everyone’s basic kit, including pure lavender oil, ginger essential oil, lemongrass oil and pure peppermint oil, among others. Its purifying properties have made it a popular ingredient in beauty products for those dealing with problem skin concerns.

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There are various brands on the market including Dr Organic Tea Tree Pure Oil, Miaroma Tea Tree Pure Essential Oil and Tisserand Organic Tea Tree Oil.