Apothecary Glossary
Allspice | Pimenta officinalis | Fresh, warm, and spicy with a sweet middle note.
Amyris | Amyris balsamifera | Slightly sweet top notes that are almost vanilla-like with woody base notes.
Angelica root | Angelica archangelica | Sharp, green, and herbaceous with peppery overtones.
Anise seed | Pimpinella anisum | Fresh, sweet, and spicy with a licorice-like scent.
Armoise | Artemisia herba-alba | Bright, sweet, and herbaceous with a heavy green middle.
Ashwagandha root | Withania somnifera
Astragalus root | Astragalus membranaceus
Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Herbaceous and spicy with a characteristic basil aroma.
Bay laurel | Laurus nobilis | Strong, spicy aroma that is medicinal and herbaceous.
Benzoin absolute | Styrax tonkinensis | Vanilla-like aroma that is soft, sweet, and warm.
Bergamot | Citrus bergamia | Dry citrus that is bitter and slightly sour with subtle floral top notes.
Bergamot mint | Mentha citrata | Lightly minty and green with a slight citrus aroma.
Black pepper | Piper nigrum | Sharp, dry, and spicy with a slightly woody undertone.
Black spruce | Picea mariana | Pine-like with balsamic top notes and a slightly sweet undertone.
Blue tansy | Tanacetum annuum | Sweet, dry-floral with camphoraceous and honey-like undertones.
Blue yarrow | Achillea millefolium | Dry, smooth, herbal-floral.
Burdock root | Arctium lappa
Cajeput | Melaleuca leucadendra | Strong camphoraceous scent that is slightly sweet.
Camelina Oil | Camelina sativa
Camellia Seed Oil | Camellia oleifera
Camphor | Cinnamomum camphora | Sharp and camphoraceous.
Cardamom | Elettaria cardamomum | Warm, green, and spicy with characteristic cardamom notes.
Carrot seed | Daucus carota | Earthy scent that is dry, rich, and slightly sweet.
Castor Oil | Ricinus communis
Catnip | Nepeta cataria | Rich and herbaceous with a soft floral aroma.
Cayenne pepper | Capsicum annuum
Cedarwood, Atlas | Cedrus atlantica | Woody, balsamic, and tenacious with rich dry undertones.
Cedarwood, Virginia | Juniperus virginiana | Woody and sweet with a characteristic cedar scent.
Celery seed | Apium graveolens | An earthy spice that is subtle, dry, and warm.
Chamomile, blue | Matricaria recutita | Sweet herbaceous floral that is heavy and warm.
Chamomile, Moroccan | Ormenis mixta | Slightly dry and balsamic with herbaceous floral middle notes.
Chamomile, Roman | Anthemis nobilis | Fresh, rich, sweet, and fruity with an apple-like aroma.
Chia Seed Oil | Salvia hispanica
Chlorella | Chlorella vulgaris
Cinnamon bark/leaf | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | Warm, dry, and spicy/with a slightly sweet top note.
Cistus | Cistus ladaniferus | Rich and herbaceous with a unique sweet scent.
Citronella | Cymbopogon winterianus | Rich and sweet with a fresh herbaceous, almost lemony aroma.
Clary sage | Salvia sclarea | Dry, musky, bittersweet floral.
Clove bud | Syzygium aromaticum | Warm, spicy, and woody with a slightly fruity top note.
Coconut Oil Refined, Unrefined, Fractionated | Cocos nucifera
Combava petitgrain | Citrus hystrix | Soft thick citrus with dry woody back notes.
Copaiba balsam | Copaifera officinalis | Soft, sweet scent that is slightly woody.
Coriander seed | Coriandrum sativum | Sweet, soft spice notes that have a slightly fruity top aroma.
Cornmint | Mentha arvensis | Fresh, soft, bittersweet, and minty aroma.
Cranberry Seed Oil | Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cypress | Cupressus sempervirens | Fresh, evergreen aroma with balsamic undertones.
Dandelion root | Taraxacum officinale
Davana | Artemisia pallens | Unique, rich, sweet, and fruity scent.
Dill seed | Anethum graveolens | Dry, soft, characteristic dill aroma.
Douglas fir | Pseudotsuga douglasii | Crisp, fresh, green, and uplifting.
Elemi | Canarium luzonicum | Fresh, lemony, and slightly spicy.
Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus globulus | Strong penetrating scent that is woody and camphoraceous.
Eucalyptus, lemon | Eucalyptus citriodora | Fresh and medicinal with a heavy lemon aroma.
Evening Primrose Oil | Oenothera biennis
Fennel | Foeniculum vulgare | Sweet and earthy with an anise-like note.
Fir needle | Abies balsamea | Soft-balsamic evergreen scent.
Frankincense | Boswellia carteri | Fresh and woody with a citrus top note.
Geranium | Pelargonium graveolens | Heavy with a strong sweet, floral aroma.
Ginger dried/fresh | Zingiber officinale | Spicy, warm, and woody with a deep earthy undertone/ Fresh, warm, and woody with a sweet bright top note.
Ginkgo leaf | Ginkgo biloba
Goldenseal root | Hydrastis canadensis
Grand fir | Abies grandis | Fresh, green, and coniferous with a slightly sweet citrusy top note.
Grapefruit | Citrus paradisi | Fresh and tangy citrus that smells like cutting into a juicy grapefruit.
Grapeseed Oil | Vitis vinifera
Hemp Seed Oil | Cannabis sativa
Hawthorn berry | Crataegus laevigata
Hazelnut Oil | Corylus avellana
Helichrysum | Helichrysum italicum | Sweet and earthy green-floral.
Ho wood | Cinnamomum camphora | Bright, warm, and slightly woody.
Hops flower| Humulus lupulus | Dry, rich, and floral.
Hyssop | Hyssopus officinalis | Sweet herbaceous scent that is slightly camphoraceous.
Jasmine absolute | Jasminum grandiflorum | Warm, rich, deep-floral.
Jojoba Oil | Simmondsia chinensis
Juniper berry | Juniperus communis | Fresh, green, and fruity with a balsamic undertone.
Kava Kava root | Piper methysticum
Kelp | Ascophyllum nodosum
Kukui Nut Oil | Aleurites moluccans
Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia | Herbaceous-floral with sweet top notes.
Lavender, spike | Lavandula latifolia | Fresh, spicy-floral that is slightly camphoraceous.
Lavender 40-42 blend | Lavandula spp. | Fresh, slightly spicy, and herbaceous-floral.
Lemon | Citrus limon | Slightly sugary citrus that has strong sour notes characteristic of a fresh lemon.
Lemon balm | Melissa officinalis | Light and fresh, green-citrus that has herbaceous undertones.
Lemongrass | Cymbopogon flexuosus | Heavy, green, herbaceous, lemon-like aroma.
Lime peel | Citrus aurantifolia | Tart, sour citrus that has a fresh and bright top note.
Litsea cubeba | Litsea cubeba | Heavy, sweet citrus with herbaceous undertones.
Maca root | Lepidium meyenii
Macadamia Nut Oil | Macadamia integrifolia
Mandarin | Citrus reticulata | Light, fruity citrus that is slightly sweet.
Manuka | Leptospermum scoparium | Rich, sweet, and herbaceous.
Marjoram, Spanish | Thymus mastichina
Marjoram, sweet | Origanum majorana | Sweet herbaceous scent with slight camphoraceous notes.
Marula Oil | Sclerocarya birrea
Milk Thistle seed | Silybum marianum
Moringa Seed Oil | Moringa oleifera
Myrrh | Commiphora myrrha | Dry, creamy, resinous aroma.
Myrtle | Myrtus communis | Sweet and camphoraceous.
Neroli | Citrus aurantium | Light, sweet-floral fragrance.
Neem Oil | Azadirachta indica
Niaouli | Melaleuca viridiflora | Sweet, fresh, and camphoraceous.
Nettle leaf | Urtica dioica
Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | Spicy and warm with characteristic nutmeg notes.
Oak moss absolute | Evernia prunastri | Dry, earthy, and bark-like.
Oakwood absolute | Quercus robur | Rich smoky wood, reminiscent of whiskey with oaky vanilla undertones.
Olive Oil Extra Virgin | Olea europaea
Opopanax | Commiphora guidottii | Bright resinous scent that is dry with long-lasting swe
Orange, bitter | Citrus aurantium | Dry citrus that has bitter top notes complemented by a faintly sweet base.
Orange, sweet | Citrus sinensis | Sweet and bright sugary citrus.
Oregano | Origanum vulgare | Warm, spicy-herbaceous scent.
Palmarosa | Cymbopogon martinii | Sweet, floral, and rosy with a geranium-like aroma.
Palo santo | Bursera graveolens | Tenacious, sweet woody citrus with a sharp resinous back note.
Parsley seed | Petroselinum sativum | Soft, warm scent that is woody and herbaceous.
Patchouli | Pogostemon cablin | Earthy, smoky, spicy, and musky.
Peppermint | Mentha piperita | Fresh, very minty, hot, and herbaceous with a vegetal back note.
Peru balsam | Myroxylon balsamum | Rich and balsamic with a sweet vanilla-like undertone.
Petitgrain | Citrus aurantium | Fresh, floral, citrus scent and a woody-herbaceous undertone.
Pink pepper | Schinus molle |
Pomegranate Seed Oil | Punica granatum
Poplar bud absolute A | Populus nigra | Rich with balsamic undertones and heavy vanilla honey top notes.
Pumpkin Seed Oil | Cucurbita pepo
Rhodiola root | Rhodiola rosea
Rose, Bulgarian/absolute | Rosa damascena | Sweet and floral with deep round notes and a rich body/Sweet and floral rosy scent that resembles the distilled oil with a fuller body.
Rosehip Seed Oil | Rosa sp.
Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | Strong, fresh, and camphoraceous with a woody-balsamic undertone.
Sacha Inchi Oil | Plukenetia volubilis
Safflower Oil | Carthamus tinctorius
Sage, common | Salvia officinalis | Fresh and herbaceous with warm-spicy notes.
Sandalwood, Australian | Santalum spicatum | Soft, woody, extremely tenacious, and balsamic.
Saw Palmetto berry | Serenoa repens
Scotch pine | Pinus sylvestris | Strong, dry-balsamic aroma with a turpentine-like note.
Sea Buckthorn Oil | Hippophae rhamnoides
Sesame Oil | Sesamum indicum
Shea Nut Butter/Oil | Butyrospermum Parkii (West African) & Vitellaria paradoxa (East African) | Shea oil is fractionated from Shea butter; to produce Shea oil, Shea butter is melted, and the oleic oil is removed from the solid parts. The oleic oil is lower in stearic fatty acid content which is what gives shea butter its solid characteristics.
Slippery Elm bark | Ulmus rubra
Soybean Oil | Glycine max
Spearmint | Mentha spicata | Warming, fresh, minty scent.
Spirulina | Arthrospira platensis
St. John’s wort | Hypericum perforatum | Soft herbal aroma.
Sunflower Oil | Helianthus annus
Sweet Almond | Prunus dulcis
Tagetes | Tagetes minuta | Unique bitter-green and herbaceous scent.
Tamanu Oil | Calophyllum inophyllum
Tangerine | Citrus reticulata | Sweet bright citrus that is orange-like but not as sugary.
Tarragon | Artemisia dracunculus | Sweet and anise-like with a spicy green aroma.
Tea tree | Melaleuca alternifolia | Warming and fresh with a slightly camphoraceous scent.
Tea tree, lavender | Melaleuca ericifolia | Soft woody undertones with a rounded floral top.
Triphala | Amalaki, Haritaki, and Bibhitaki
Thyme, red | Thymus vulgaris | Warm, spicy-herbaceous, and powerful.
Turmeric | Curcuma longa | Fresh, spicy, and woody.
Valerian root | Valeriana officinalis | Warm and woody with a musky-earth base note.
Vanilla absolute | Vanilla planifolia | Rich, sweet, and balsamic.
Vetiver | Vetiveria zizanioides | Rich, earthy scent that is slightly sweet and woody.
Vitex | Vitex agnus-castus | Tenacious yet dry with a soft, bittersweet-floral middle that is characteristic of dried vitex berries.
Western red cedar | Thuja plicata | Sharp, fresh, and camphoraceous with green, forest-like undertones.
White Willow bark | Salix alba
Ylang ylang, complete | Cananga odorata | Rich, sweet-floral.