Health Care Essential Oil Set of 6, 15ml — Cedarwood, Peppermint, Holy Basil, Turmeric, Eucalyptus & Vetiver

Six 15 ml bottles built around the Indian household tradition: tulsi and turmeric from Ayurveda, vetiver and cedarwood for grounding, eucalyptus and peppermint for the change of season. Steam-distilled from Indian-grown material, undiluted, supplied as six separate bottles. This is the set to buy if you want the traditional oils rather than the fashionable ones.

What’s in this set

Six oils, two traditions

• Himalayan Cedarwood (Cedrus deodara) — Warm, dry and woody. The traditional partner to rosemary in scalp oils, and a grounding base note that stops a floral blend smelling thin.
• Peppermint (Mentha piperita) — Cooling, bright and unmistakable. Traditionally used in steam and, heavily diluted, in temple and neck massage oils.
• Holy Basil (Tulsi) (Ocimum sanctum) — Tulsi — the plant in the courtyard of countless Indian homes, distilled. Green, peppery and clove-like, traditionally associated with everyday wellbeing.
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa) — Warm, earthy and rooted in Ayurveda — the distilled oil of the root, not the kitchen powder. Used aromatically and in well-diluted skin oils. It can stain, so dilute and patch test.
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) — The steam-bowl classic. A familiar, clearing aroma that Indian households have leaned on through every change of season.
• Vetiver (Khus) (Vetiveria zizanioides) — Khus. Smoky, cooling and deeply grounding — the scent of summer khus screens, and a base note that anchors any blend it joins.

How to use

Seasonal steam. 1–2 drops of eucalyptus, or one each of eucalyptus and peppermint, in a bowl of hot — not boiling — water. Eyes closed, towel over the head, a few minutes at a time.

Evening diffuser. 3 drops vetiver with 2 drops cedarwood makes the deep, settled blend people use at the end of the day.

Massage blend. Turmeric and holy basil at 1–2% in sesame or coconut oil, the way abhyanga oils have traditionally been scented.

Dilution guide

Safety & storage

• Never apply undiluted essential oil to skin. Dilute in a carrier oil first.
• Patch test on the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
• Not to be taken internally. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Consult a doctor if pregnant, nursing or under medical care.
• Store upright in the closed amber bottle, away from sunlight and heat. Flammable — keep away from open flame.

Frequently asked questions

Why turmeric oil rather than turmeric powder?

They are different products entirely. This is the steam-distilled volatile oil of the root — aromatic and oil-soluble, with none of the curcumin the powder is known for.

Is turmeric essential oil the same as turmeric powder?

No. This is the steam-distilled volatile oil of the root — aromatic, oil-soluble and highly concentrated. It contains none of the curcumin that gives the powder its colour and its dietary reputation.

What is tulsi oil traditionally used for?

Holy basil has been part of Indian household tradition for centuries, burned, brewed and grown at the doorstep for everyday wellbeing. The distilled oil is used aromatically and, well diluted, in massage blends.

Can I take these internally?

No. Essential oils are not to be swallowed, added to food, or taken in water.

Will turmeric oil stain my skin?

It can mark skin and fabric at higher concentrations. Keep it at 1% or below in a carrier oil and patch test first.

How do I use them together?

2–3 drops of each in a diffuser, or diluted to 1–2% in a carrier oil for massage.

Buy these oils individually

Every oil in this set is also sold on its own: Himalayan Cedarwood oil, Peppermint oil, Holy Basil oil, Turmeric oil, Eucalyptus oil and Vetiver oil. See the full range in Essential Oil Combo Sets and Aromatherapy Essential Oils, or pick a base from our carrier oils.