M.Parker, S, Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health and Beauty, Process Media, 2015

The National Geographic Society, Edible: An Illustrated Guide to the World’s Food Plants, Global Book Publishing, 2008

Lawless, J. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Harper Thorsons, 2014

K. Harker, M. Traditional Herbal Medicine, published by author, 2013

Hampshire, A, Willis, J, SUPERFOODS, Parragon Books Ltd, 2016

Schiller, C, Schiller, D, The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: A Concise Guide to Over 395 Plant Oils, Basic Health Publications, 2008

The Herb Society of America, 2006

Rogers, M. Herbalpedia, 2006

Marie, R, Mcgee, N, Stuckey, M, The Bountiful Container, Workman Publishing, 2002

Curtis S, Johnson, F, Thomas, P, Beauty Book, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2015

Kelly-Wong, J, Simply Natural: Health: Harnessing the Healing Power of Nature, Marshall Cavendish International (Asia), 2017

The School for Aromatic Studies, https://aromaticstudies.com/

www.tisserandinstitute.org

Atalla S, Tips and precautions when using essential oils, Linkedin, 2015, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tips-precautions-when-using-essential-oils-prof-dr-sayed-atalla/

Tony Burfield, Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, Aromatherapy Undiluted- Safety and Ethics, 2005, https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/

Sage

An extract of Salvia (sage) with anticholinesterase properties improves memory and attention in healthy older volunteers, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18350281

Effects of cholinesterase inhibiting sage (Salvia officinalis) on mood, anxiety and performance on a psychological stressor battery, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16205785

Systematic Review of Clinical Trials Assessing Pharmacological Properties of Salvia Species on Memory, Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cns.12270/pdf

Salvia officinalis extract in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease: a double blind, randomized and placebo-controlled trial, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1365-

2710.2003.00463.x/abstract

Klenner A, Sage, Natural Herbal Living Magazine, Amanda Klenner, November 2014

Sweet orange

Dosoky, N.S, Setzer, W.N, Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp.  Essential Oils, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018, 19, 1966; doi:10.3390/ijms19071966

Turmeric

Wang, H, Khor, T.O, Shu, L, Su, Z,Fuentes, F, Lee, J.H, Kong, A.N.T, Plants Against Cancer: A Review on Natural Phytochemicals in Preventing and Treating Cancers and Their Druggability, Anticancer Agents Med Chem, 2012, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4017674/

Ginger

Wang, H, Khor, T.O, Shu, L, Su, Z,Fuentes, F, Lee, J.H, Kong, A.N.T, Plants Against Cancer: A Review on Natural Phytochemicals in Preventing and Treating Cancers and Their Druggability, Anticancer Agents Med Chem, 2012, “https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4017674/”

Frankincense

Ruiz, I.B, The Disappearing Frankincense Forests, Deutsche Welle, 2016, 

“http://www.dw.com/en/the-disappearing-frankincense-forests/a-36923634”

BioMed Central, Frankincense oil derived from Boswellia Carteri induces tumor cell specific cytotoxicity, NCBI, 2009, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2664784/

Carcinogenesis, Boswellic acid exerts antitumor effects in colorectal cancer cells by modulating expression of the let-7 and miR-200 microRNA family, Volume 33, Issue 12, 1 December 2012, Pages 2441–2449,”https://doi.org/10.1093/carcin/bgs286”

 F. McCarty, M ,β-Boswellic Acid, A Safe and Clinically Effective Inhibitor of Prostaglandin E Synthase-1, Has Potential for Prevention of Cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Vascular Disorders, and for Control of Inflammatory Pain, “https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/1888/609489b86b1d0599a7e596c221ad160c25cd.pdf”

R. Akl, M, W. Sylvester, Paul, Anticancer Activity of Boswellia (Frankincense) Essential Oil, College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana, 2013, “https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Sylvester2/publication/261437654_Anticancer_activity_of_Boswellia_Frankincense_essential_oil/links/55a92e7008ae481aa7f97a87/Anticancer-activity-of-Boswellia-Frankincense-essential-oil.pdf”

Neeta and Harish Dureja, Role of Boswellic Acids in Cancer Treatment, Journal of Medical Sciences, 14: 261-269, 2014, “https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jms.2014.261.269”

Lavender

L. T. Danh, L. N. Han, N. D. A. Triet, J. Zhao, R. Mammucari, N. Foster, Comparison of Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Lavender (Lavandulaangustifolia L.) Essential Oils Extracted by Supercritical CO2,Hexane and Hydrodistillation, Food and Bioprocess Technology, 2013, “https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257764671_Comparison_of_Chemical_Composition_Antioxidant_and_Antimicrobial_Activity_of_Lavender_Lavandula_angustifolia_L_Essential_Oils_Extracted_by_Supercritical_CO2_Hexane_and_Hydrodistillation”

A. Salamati, S. Mashouf, F. Mojabb, Effect of Inhalation of Lavender Essential Oil on Vital Signs in Open Heart Surgery ICU, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2017, “https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5423266/”

T. Igarashi, Physical and Psychologic Effects of Aromatherapy Inhalation on Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 19 pg 805 - 810, Oct 2013, “https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3804257/”

Hops

Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel, Safety Assessment of Humulus Lupulus (Hops)-Extract and Oil as Used in Cosmetics, Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 2017, “https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Hops.pdf”

Weber N, Schwabe K, Schempp CM, W€olfle U, Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded

half-side comparison. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018;00:1–6, “https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12680”

N. Yamaguchi, K. S. Yamaguchi, M. Ono, In vitro evaluation of antibacterial, anti collagenase, and antioxidant activities of hop components (Humulus lupulus) addressing acne vulgaris, Phytomedicine 16, pg 369 - 376, 2009.

A.C. Dweck, The internal and external use of medicinal plants, Clinics in Dermatology, 27 pg 148 - 158, 2009

J. F. Stevens, J. E. Page, Xanthohumol and related prenylflavonoids from hops and beer: to your good health!, Phytochemistry 65 pg 1317 - 1330, Elsevier Ltd, 2004, “https://eurekamag.com/pdf/004/004389100.pdf”

Parsley Seed

H. Zhang, F. Chen, X. Wang, HY. Yao, Evaluation of antioxidant activity of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) essential oil and identification of its antioxidant constituents, Food Research International 39 pg 833–839, 2006, “https://pdfs.nutramedix.ec/Parsley%20-%20antioxidant.pdf”

Manuka

Malcolm H.Douglas, John W.van Klink, Bruce M.Smallfield, Nigel B.Perry, Rosemary E.Anderson PeterJohnstone, Rex T.Weavers, Essential oils from New Zealand manuka: triketone and other chemotypes of Leptospermum scoparium, 2004, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2004.03.019 

http://www.mbtk.org.nz/

Myrrh

E. S. H. El Ashry, N. Rashed, O. M. Salama, A. Saleh, Components, therapeutic value and uses of myrrh, Chemistry Department, Alexandria University, 2003, Pharmazie 58: 163 – 168 

Bergamot
Bouzouita Nabiha, El Omri Abdelfatteh, Kachouri Faten, Casabianca Hervé, Chaabouni Mohamed Moncef. January 2010. “Chemical Composition of Bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso) Essential Oil Obtained by Hydrodistillation.” Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 4: 60-62.

Keville, Kathy. “Aromatherapy: Bergamot” HowStuffWorks. Accessed August 1st, 2014. http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-bergamot.htm.

Gianni, Annamarie. “Ingredient Showcase: Bergamot Oil, the Problem-Solving Essential Oil”. Annamarie Gianni Skin Care. Last modified April 8th, 2013. http://www.annmariegianni.com/ingredient-showcase-bergamot-oil-the-problem-solving-essential-oil/.

Pink grapefruit

Dosoky, N.S, Setzer, W.N, Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018, 19, 1966; doi:10.3390/ijms19071966

Rosemary

Northumbria University, Herbs that can boost your mood and memory, Department of Psychology, 2016, “https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-events/news/2016/04/herbs-that-can-boost-your-mood-and-memory/“

Moss, Mark, Earl, Victoria, Moss, Lucy and Heffernan, Tom (2017) Any Sense in Classroom Scents? Aroma of Rosemary Essential Oil Significantly Improves Cognition in Young School Children. Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, 07 (04). pp. 450-463. ISSN 2160-0392 “http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/32447”

Moss, M, Oliver L, Plasma 1,8-cineole correlates with cognitive performance following exposure to rosemary essential oil aroma, Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology, 2012, “https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3736918/”

Angelica root

Yuanqing Wang, Jianye Yan, Shunxiang Li, Wei Wang, Xiong Cai, Dan Huang, Limin Gong, Xin Li, Composition of The Essential Oil From Danggui-zhiqiao Herb-Pair and Its Analgesic Activity and Effect on Hemorheology in Rats With Blood Stasis Syndrome, Department of biotechnology, Lab of Biotechnology and Engineering, School of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China, Pharmacognosy Magazine, 2016, “https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5096272”

BochenZhao, QingZhang, HongmeiLin, QingguoRu, QianKang, HuiLi, YewenZhang, QingWu, Effect of co-existent components in CO2 supercritical fluid extract of Angelica Sinensis Radix on metabolism of Z-ligustilide after oral administration in rats, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China, 2015, “https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcms.2014.09.007”

Yi-Chian Wu, Ching-Liang Hsieh, Pharmacological effects of Radix Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) on cerebral infarction, Chinese Medicine volume 2011, “https://cmjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1749-8546-6-32”

Wendy L. Zhang, Ken Y. Z. Zheng, Kevin Y. Zhu,Janis Y. X. Zhan,Cathy W. C. Bi, J. P. Chen, Tina T. X. Dong,Roy C. Y. Choi, David T. W. Lau, Karl W. K. Tsim, Chemical and Biological Assessment of Angelica Roots from Different Cultivated Regions in a Chinese Herbal Decoction Danggui Buxue Tang, Division of Life Science and Center for Chinese Medicine, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biology, 2013, “https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/483286”

Wenxia Gong, Shiwei Zhu, Congcong Chen, Qicai Yin, Xiao Li, Guanhua Du, Yuzhi Zhou, Xuemei Qin,The Anti-depression Effect of Angelicae Sinensis Radix Is Related to the Pharmacological Activity of Modulating the Hematological Anomalies, Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Front. Pharmacol., 06 March 2019,“https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2019.00192”

Lovage root

Weixia Li, Yuping Tang *, Yanyan Chen and Jin-Ao Duan, Advances in the Chemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Chuanxiong, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High Technology Research of TCM Formulae, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Molecules, 2012, “doi:10.3390/molecules170910614”

Jing-Chang Du , Xiao-Fang Xie , Liang Xiong , Chen Sun , Cheng Peng, Research progress of chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of essential oil of Ligusticum chuanxiong, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Systematic Research, Development and Utilization of Chinese Medicine Resources, 2016, “https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28933107/”

Hong Zhang , Xia Ran, Chang-Ling Hu, Lu-Ping Qin, Ying Lu, Cheng Peng, Therapeutic effects of liposome-enveloped Ligusticum chuanxiong essential oil on hypertrophic scars in the rabbit ear model, Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University,China, 2012, “https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22363569/”

Millet seed

Iowa State University, Proso Millet, Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, 2018, “https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/grains-oilseeds/proso-millet/”

Santra, Dipak K and Rose, Devin J, Alternative Uses of Proso Millet, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2013, “http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/g2218.pdf”

Boisnic S, Branchet MC, Gaillard E, Lamour I (2016) Miliacin Associated with Polar Lipids: Effect on Growth Factors Excretion and Extracellular Matrix of the Dermal Papilla Hair Follicle Model Maintained in Survival Conditions, Hair Ther Transplant 6: 143. doi: 10.4172/2167-0951.1000143, “https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/miliacin-associated-with-polar-lipids-effect-on-growth-factors-excretion-andextracellular-matrix-of-the-dermal-papilla-hair-follic-2167-0951-1000143.php?aid=80067”

Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2018, Kinetics Investigation on Mushroom Tyrosinase Inhibition of Proso Millet, Article ID 2387926, 5 pages “https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/2387926”

Raspberry seed

B. Dave Oomah, Stephanie Ladet, David V. Godfrey, Jun Liang, Benoit Girard, Characteristics of raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) seed oil, 2000, Elsevier Science Ltd, “https://www.researchgate.net/profile/B_Dave_Oomah/publication/215523935_Characteristics_of_raspberry_Rubus_idaeus_L_seed_oil/links/00b4951757d59e176a000000/Characteristics-of-raspberry-Rubus-idaeus-L-seed-oil.pdf?origin=publication_detail“

Hummer, Kim. E, Rubus Pharmacology: Antiquity to the Present, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hortscience Volume 45 (11), November 2010, “https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/64fd/c98561597cbf9da810d305a938866ac24c52.pdf”

Chia seed

Neville. K, Chia Seeds: Tiny Seeds with a Rich History, Food & Nutrition Magazine, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, December 2013, https://foodandnutrition.org/january-february-2014/chia-seeds-tiny-seeds-rich-history/

Pomegranate seed

Firas K. Qasim, Fikry A. Qadir, Karim J. Karim, Effects of Pomegranate Seed Oil and Tamoxifen on Mastectomy Breast Cancer Women, Iosr Journal Of Pharmacy Volume 3, Issue 3, Pp 44-51, April 2013, “http://www.iosrphr.org/papers/v3i3/H0331044051.pdf”

A.C. Dweck, The internal and external use of medicinal plants, Clinics in Dermatology, 27 pg 148 - 158, 2009

Sea buckthorn fruit

Yue Liu, Gang Gan, Metabolic discrimination of sea buckthorn from different Hippophaëspecies by 1H NMR based metabolomics, College of Ethnic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Macmillan Publishers Limted, 2017, “https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-01722-3”

Camellia seed

Chunying Yang, Xueming Liu, Zhiyi Chen, Yaosheng Lin, Siyuan Wang, Comparison of Oil Content and Fatty Acid Profile of Ten New Camellia oleifera Cultivars, Journal of Lipids, Volume 2016, Article ID 3982486, 6 pages, “https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jl/2016/3982486/”

Rosehip seed

Ahmad, N., Anwar, F., Gilani, A.U., 2016. Rose Hip (Rosa canina L.) Oils. In: Preedy, V.R. (Ed.), Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety. Academic Press, 667–675

Black cumin seed

Ahmad A, Husain A, Mujeeb M, Khan SA, Najmi AK, Siddique NA, Damanhouri ZA, Anwar F. A review on therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa: A miracle herb. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2013 May;3(5):337-52. doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60075-1. PMID: 23646296; PMCID: PMC3642442.

Organic prickly pear seed

Prof. Paolo Inglese, Dr. Candelario Mondragon, Dr. Ali Nefzaoui, Prof. Carmen Sáenz, International Cactus Pear Network, CROP ECOLOGY, CULTIVATION AND USES OF CACTUS PEAR, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas Rome, 2017, “http://www.fao.org/3/a-i7012e.pdf”