Essential Oilipedia

The overall effectiveness of our BeeWell products depends to a large extent on the properties of their various essential oil blends and carrier oils, enhanced as they are by the presence of CBD and the Entourage Effect. Below you will find basic information on the various oils that we currently utilize.

(Not all essential oils can be used in this way. Some compete against CBD and bind to the same endocannabinoid system (ECS) receptors. thus diminishing rather than enhancing the potential of that particular blend. Our blends have been formulated using hand-picked essential oils complementary to our CBD.)

If you are pregnant then you should check with a medical practitioner before using any product containing CBD and/or essential oils. 

Bergamot
Citrus bergamia, is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange. Color can be green or yellow depending on ripeness.

Antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal anti-inflammatory, pain relieving and high in antioxidants, it can help soothe skin irritations and reduce inflammation.

Used before bedtime, it helps relax the mind and body and provides sound sleep. Its numerous other applications include improving digestion, helping the body absorb nutrients and gain energy, and easing cold and flu symptoms.

Carrot Seed
Carrot Seed Essential Oil has traditionally been used to rejuvenate the skin. With a mildly sweet, inspiring woodsy aroma, it is steam-distilled from the seeds of  Daucus carota (Wild carrot or Queen Anne's Lace) plants. It has the ability to tone the skin, balancing both oily and dry complexions.

Antioxidant-rich it can stimulate the growth of new skin cells while also fighting off free radicals, thus avoiding wrinkles and damage to skin tissue, and making it a very useful addition to skin aging products and formulations.

Full of nutrients including beta carotene and vitamins A & E, it nourishes dry skin, helping reduce the effects from over-exposure to sunlight, cigarette smoke and pollution, and can even minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles!

Rich in vitamins C & E, many of its benefits are attributed to its properties as an antiseptic, detoxifier, disinfectant and antioxidant.

Castor
Obtained from the seeds of the castor bean plant, castor oil has long been used for the treatment of many common ailments. Its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic benefits can strengthen the immune system. By increasing the production of lymphocytes and white blood cells, its application can help the body kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and even cancer cells.

It can also help the body to detox, support heart health and tackle digestive issues such as constipation. Known for its abilities to help treat arthritis, its anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for topical application to aching muscles and joints.

It is great for healing skin infections and treating topical fungal infections and sunburns. It is also excellent for fighting acne, as it kills pore-clogging bacteria while also moisturizing the skin.

Its omega-6 fatty acids can give hair a natural glow, improve circulation in the scalp and accelerate hair growth.

Cedarwood
Extracted from the bark, leaves and needles of cedar trees via steam distillation, cedarwood essential oil is a deep, earthy oil sourced from many parts of the world. Despite the uniquely different locations of each type of cedarwood, the properties largely remain the same, with the smell being the most distinguishing factor. Its first recorded use was back in the days of Ancient Egypt, where it was an integral component of the embalming fluid used to preserve mummies.

Cedarwood oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-fungal and diuretic properties. It is great for the complexion and balances the skin's sebum production, making it an effective treatment for dry, itchy, flaky and scaly eczema patches. It can provide arthritis relief, improve focus, and is also a natural sedative, making it good for stress relief.

Medicinally, it can be used to address discomfort resulting from minor ailments such as joint pain, muscle aches, coughs and poor blood circulation.

Cosmetically it offers protection against infections, helping to improve all-round skin health. It is also popular for aromatherapy, lowering stress levels, clearing the mind, and supporting better sleep.

Chamomile
Chamomile Oil has many benefits, including improving heart health, supporting bone health, relieving menstrual pain and calming anxiety.

Cinnamon Bark
One of the most popular spices, for both cooking and traditional medicine, it has been widely used for treating both respiratory and digestive ailments, and has been an important part of Ayurvedic treatments for over 5,000 years. Its uses encompass almost the entire treatment spectrum, ranging from blood pressure lowering and wound healing to Alzheimer's, diabetes, osteoporosis and arthritis.

One study concluded that daily use served to reduce the risk factors associated with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Clary Sage
Native to the Mediterranean area and extracted from the leaves of the plant by that name, Clary Sage Oil has long been used in traditional medicine and aromatherapy. With its calming and relaxing properties, it is an effective counter to stress, anxiety and depression. Its phytoestrogen content can help balance hormones and alleviate symptoms of menopause, PMS and menstrual cramps.

It helps strengthen and nourish hair, reducing loss and dandruff, as well as promoting skin regeneration and improving skin tone. With good anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties it can alleviate skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. 

Clary Sage Oil contains antioxidants that may help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Research has indicated that it has potential immune-boosting properties. It can also be used as a digestive aid to reduce bloating, gas, and nausea. 

Clove Bud
A spicy, warming and potent oil that comes from the flower buds of the clove tree, it has many uses, including in massage oils, aromatherapy, and cooking.

Thanks to its powerful antimicrobial properties it is a very popular oral antiseptic. It can also be used to counter depression and has been shown to reverse both short and long term memory deficits. Its robust analgesic abilities make it a very effective vehicle for pain reduction. Eugenol, a major constituent, has very powerful anti-fungal properties.

Caution: - Clove bud essential oil should be avoided if you are taking certain medications, such as anticoagulants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Copaiba
Obtained from the Brazilian Copaiba Tree, the sap is collected in a similar way to Maple Syrup in the US. A hole is bored in the trunk and the sap flows into a container hung below. Each tree has a seasonal output of around 12 gallons.

It was in use as a folk medicine long before the European discovery of South America, and was first brought to Europe by the Jesuits early in the 17th Century, and initially known as Jesuit's balsam.

Copaiba shares many of the same characteristics as CBD, but interacts differently. Together they would appear to enhance each other's anti-inflammatory and pain reduction effects and have potential to help mitigate the effects of multiple sclerosis as well as providing some form of relief for patients suffering from neurological diseases and cancer.

Cypress
Obtained by a process of steam distillation from the evergreen needle-bearing tree Cupressus sempervirens, this powerful essential oil with a clean and energizing aroma has many medicinal properties.

1. Helps heal wounds and infections
2. Helps treat cramps and muscle pulls
3. Aids toxin removal – natural diuretic.
4. Promotes blood clotting
5. Helps relieve respiratory conditions
6. Naturally deodorizes
7. Helps relieve anxiety
8. Can help get rid of varicose veins and cellulite

Initial research has also indicated that, when combined with CBD, it could be used to help deal with MRSA infections.

Eucalyptus
A native of Australia, oil from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree has been credited with an amazing range of health benefits. They are dried, crushed and then steam-distilled to release the oil. 

Good for clearing the chest and loosening mucus, it has been approved in Germany for the treatment of bronchitis. It can help maintain a strong immune system, and with its effective antibacterial properties, has the potential to protect against MRSA infections.

A powerful anti-inflammatory, it makes a great natural remedy for wounds, cuts, cold sores, burns, insect bites and blisters. Recent research has also indicated its potential to relieve joint pain and discomfort.

Frankincense (Boswellia)
This oil has been used throughout recorded history for both religious and medical purposes. Its medical uses range from treatments for pain, inflammation, infections and cancer to depression and wound healing.

Obtained from the gum resin of the Boswellia tree, frankincense is beneficial in treating severe eczema, thanks to its outstanding anti-inflammatory properties that can also help reduce swellings and redness.

With its relaxing aroma, it is often used for relaxation and stress reduction, having the potential to slow breathing and promote a sense of calm.

Just like CBD, frankincense has the potential to increase the potency of other oils with which it is mixed, making it a good addition to anti eczema preparations.

Helichrysum
Also known as Everlasting or Immortelle, this Mediterranean flowering plant has a long history of treatment for problems ranging from colds, liver and gall bladder disorders to sun burn, inflammation, infections and sleeplessness.

Thanks to its cell renewal properties, Helichrysum is also excellent for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It can help with breakouts, redness and dark spots, and reduce the appearance of scars, burns and rashes. It also acts as a powerful rejuvenator, making your skin appear smoother, brighter and with a marked reduction in lines and wrinkles.  

Interestingly this is one of the few essential oils found to contain cannabinoids, specifically cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabigerolic acid (CBGA).

Lavender
Native to the Mediterranean region, Lavender is one of the most widely grown essential oil crops in the world. The oil is collected from the newly-harvested plants by a process of steam distillation.

Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and extremely soothing for skin conditions that involve rashes, itching, inflammation and dryness, lavender offers a calming effect without sedation, dependence, tolerance, or withdrawal, and also eases symptoms of anxiety. As such it can also act as an effective sleep aid.

It can also accelerate the rate of wound healing, increases the expression of collagen, keeping your skin elastic and your joints healthy, and enhances the activity of proteins involved in rebuilding tissue.

Siilexan, a lavender prescriptive medication for anxiety, has been available in Germany for many years.

Lime
Lime Oil offers many benefits from its cleansing, invigorating, destressing and purifying properties. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, it can help protect your skin from environmental damage. It can be used to enhance scalp, nail and dental health, ward off insects, re-energize and relax.

Our Lime Oil is steam-distilled, to ensure it has none of the undesirable phytotoxic effects present in the cold pressed product.

Marjoram, Sweet
Marjoram has been used in a variety of traditional and folk remedies and can provide important health benefits. Compounds derived from marjoram have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.

It has anxiety-reducing, properties, and offers pronounced antimicrobial effects. One study found marjoram to be effective against a wide range of infectious bacteria, including E-coli based urinary tract infections.

MCT Coconut Oil
All our products utilize MCT Coconut Oil. We refuse to use MCT Palm Oil (same properties, different source) because of the massive environmental destruction entailed in its production. 

MCT is readily absorbable through the skin, and acts as an efficient carrier for CBD molecules. It can also help soothe and treat skin infections. It contains lauric acid, an antimicrobial agent, which breaks down bacteria and virus cell walls to destroy them.

Peppermint
Peppermint oil comes from the peppermint plant, Mentha x piperita. Records of its medicinal use go all the way back to the times of Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Thanks largely to its relatively high menthol content, it is known for its cooling and effective pain-relieving properties. It also possesses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive-regulating effects, making it useful for various applications like headache relief, nausea reduction, and digestive discomfort management.

Peppermint Oil can be taken internally, but with caution, as it is toxic in large doses. It can help relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other conditions affecting the digestive system.

Rosemary
One of the most popular aromatic and medicinal plants worldwide, rosemary has many interesting properties. Since the days of the Ancient Greeks it has been regarded as a memory enhancer, and recent research has explored possibilities for using it to help older dementia and Alzheimer's patients.

It can both stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss, relieve pain and perk you up by lowering stress levels. It also shows potential to stimulate circulation, to facilitate increased alertness and reduce joint inflammation.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
Tea tree oil is renowned for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. A powerful disinfectant, It can be used to treat minor cuts and abrasions and eczema, as well as encouraging subsequent healing.

It is thought that it may help reduce, manage, and prevent acne. Its anti-fungal properties make it an effective agent for the treatment of Athlete’s Foot and nail fungus, and without the side effects of prescribed medications.

Valerian
Steam-distilled from the roots of Valeriana officinalis, its name is derived from the Latin verb valere, meaning to be well or feel good.  It has been known to medicine since the time of the ancient Greeks. A warming and sedative herb its active constituents can exert a calming and restorative effect on the central nervous system.

Highly regarded for its extraordinary ability to promote quality sleep patterns, it is found in many insomnia aids, and is especially compatible with CBD. It can also assist with nervous tension, pain reduction and inflammation management, and help treat various skin and hair issues. It is used in perfumery and soaps for its musky and woodsy aroma.

Valerian can promote emotional equilibrium, purify the mind and enhance concentration, and is especially valued as a meditative aid able to instill a feeling of deep tranquility.

Vetiver
Vetiver Oil comes from a plant native to India of the same name. It has a calming effect and is thought to help stimulate circulation and relieve symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Wild Oregano
Rich in antioxidants, it can be used topically to attack bacterial infections, including those caused by strains which are antibiotic resistant. It is also effective against fungal infections such as Candida and Athlete’s Foot, and has long been used in traditional medicine to treat asthma and bronchitis.

Research has shown that it can help fight inflammation, promote wound healing, and support the immune system. It may prevent the growth of harmful gut bacteria thus promoting better digestive health. It might even offer some protection against cancer.

Caution: - Wild Oregano should only be applied topically. Do not ingest!

Ylang Ylang
Very popular in aromatherapy, and with a sweet and calming floral scent, this oil has many useful properties. It is anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant. It can be used to help reduce pulse rate and blood pressure and improve cognitive function, as well as being a very effective stress reduction agent, to help soothe nerves and anger, and can also help balance hormones and increase feelings of joy and peace.

With its anti-inflammatory properties , it may help treat certain auto-immune or chronic pain conditions. Its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties can help with skin breakouts and similar issues, and even assist with tissue regeneration. It has been used to treat scalp psoriasis and dandruff.

Caution: - Ylang ylang is poisonous to dogs and cats.