Herbal & Green Oils

Herbal and green oils are the most versatile family in our range and, for many, the most practical. They smell of garden, kitchen and forest all at once and cover everything from everyday classics to genuine rarities. Most are obtained by steam distillation from leaves, herb or seeds.

Where herbal oils sit in a blend

They are the heart notes between the volatile citrus oils and the slow wood oils. They are present within minutes and then carry for several hours without becoming as heavy and dominant as resinous scents. That is what makes them the ideal link in a blend – a herbal note connects a zesty top note with a woody base without the transitions falling apart.

Which herbal oil for what?

• Peppermint – cool and menthol-fresh, the classic for the study.
• Eucalyptus – clear and fresh, an everyday oil for bathroom and diffuser.
• Rosemary – strong and herbal, popular in hair care recipes.
• Myrtle – mild and lightly herbal, underrated as a daytime scent.
• Thyme – spicy and intense, to be dosed sparingly.
• Perilla – herbal-green with an apple-like hint, the most unusual note in the family.

Rarities you will rarely find elsewhere

Alongside the classics, this family holds a whole series of oils missing from most shelves: perilla from the fresh leaves of the East Asian perilla plant, curry leaf, lovage, celery and dill seed. If you compose your own blends, this is where you find the notes that make a composition unmistakable.

Ready-composed, you will find this family in blends such as Kräuterwind – a classic herbal infusion of eucalyptus, thyme, peppermint and rosemary.

Dosage and use

For the diffuser, the usual 4 to 6 drops in 150–200 ml of water apply. The intense ones such as thyme, oregano and perilla belong at a much lower dose – two drops are often enough. In skin blends the rule is, as always: never apply undiluted. Peppermint and eucalyptus should not be used on the facial area of small children.

Frequently asked questions

Which herbal oil is a good start?
Peppermint and eucalyptus are the most straightforward and work in almost any blend. Myrtle is the more discreet alternative for long run times.

Do herbal oils blend well?
Very well – as heart notes they connect citrus and wood oils. A proven combination is peppermint with lemon and a touch of cedarwood.

What is perilla oil?
An essential oil from the fresh leaves of Perilla frutescens, known in East Asia as a kitchen herb for centuries. The scent is herbal and green with a spicy, slightly apple-like nuance.

How long do herbal oils keep?
Longer than citrus oils, shorter than wood oils. Stored cool and dark, usually one to two years.

Are herbal oils suitable for the sauna?
Yes, eucalyptus and herbal blends are classic infusions. More on this under sauna infusions.