FRANKINCENSE (Boswellia carteri) Revitalizing, Clearing, Warming,
Warming
Oman (steam distilled)
Scent: Balsamic, long-lasting, woody, slightly camphoraceous, resinous, rich, sweet, incense-like, dry.
Blends well with: sandalwood, pine, vetivert, geranium, lavender, neroli, orange, bergamot, citrus oils, camphor, basil, pepper, cinnamon, and spice oils.
Emotions: Relaxing and balancing. Relieves anxiety, nervous tension, and stress-related conditions. Has ability to slow down and deepen the breath - very conducive to prayer and meditation. Mental: Elevates mind to higher self. Opens crown chakra. Physical: Clears lungs of asthma, colds and bronchitis. Immune stimulant to combat colds, flu, laryngitis and coughs. Arrests bleeding. Skin: Helps with aging, mature skin as well as blemishes. Good for wounds, sores and inflammation.
GARLIC (Allium sativum) Regulating
USA (distilled)
Mental: Warms a tired mind. Physical: Lowers blood pressure and high cholesterol. Benefits bronchitis and regulating insulin. Rids organs of parasites such as E. coli bacteria or intestinal worms. Skin: Helps relieve acne symptoms and disinfecting wounds.
Warning: Can irritate stomach and skin. Always dilute.
GERANIUM (Pelargonium graveolens) Regulating, Soothing,
Anti-depressant, Uplifting, Refreshing
China (distilled from leaves)
Scent: green, rosy-sweet, floral-minty, fresh, strong, powerful.
Blends well with: lavender, patchouli, clove, rose, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper, neroli, bergamot, and citrus oils.
Emotions: Tonic to nervous system, lifts spirits, reduces stress. Physical: Regulates hormonal system, good for PMS, heavy periods, menopause, urinary infections. Diuretic. Assists with diabetes, urinary infections. Stems bleeding. Tonic for poor circulation, sore throats, ringworm, and ulcers. Mental: Tonic for overcoming addictions. Skin: Astringent. Good skin cleanser if added to cleanser, lotion or moisturizer. Brings color to skin due to circulation. Good for eczema, burns, shingles. Helpful with hemorrhoids. Very good insect repellent, especially mosquitoes.
Warning: Do not use during pregnancy. Test on sensitive skin; may cause dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals. Generally nontoxic, nonirritant, and nonsensitizing.
GINGER (Zingiber officinale) Regulating, Aphrodisiac, Stimulating,
Warming, Tonic
China (root distilled)
Scent: Fresh, woody-spicy, rich, slightly green, peppery, fiery, penetrating, diffusive, exotic
Blends well with: sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, rosewood, cedarwood, coriander, rose, lime, neroli, orange, and lemon.
Emotions: Warming. Sharpens senses. Aids debility and nervous exhaustion. Mental: Aids memory. Physical: Reduces fever related to colds and flu. Settles digestive system, including diarrhea, colic, cramps, flatulence, indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea, and travel sickness. Very helpful with poor circulation, muscle aches and pains or fatigue and rheumatism, sprains and strains.
Warnings: Nontoxic, nonirritant (except in high concentration), possible sensitization. Use in low dilutions only. Slightly phototoxic.
GRAPEFRUIT (Citrus x paradisi) Euphoric, Cleansing, Stimulating,
Refreshing, Uplifting
USA (cold pressed)
Scent: Citrus, fruity, bitter, powerful, lemony, fresh
Blends well with: lemon, palmarosa, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, cypress, lavender, geranium, caramom, and spice oils.
Emotions: Lifts spirits, reviving. Euphoric. Helpful for depression, headaches, nervous exhaustion, and performance stress. Physical: Lymphatic stimulant, drains water retention and helps with cellulite. A good tonic for exercise preparation, muscle fatigue and stiffness. Digests fats. Aids in drug withdrawal. Helpful for chills, colds and flu. Skin: Good for oily, congested skin. Promotes hair growth and tones the skin tissue.
Warning: Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitizing, but slightly phototoxic. This oil has a short shelf life - it oxidizes quickly.
HELICHRYSM (Helichrysm italicum) Rejuvenating
Corsica (flowers steam distilled)
Emotions: Eases depression and shock. Physical: Regenerates tissues and organs. Eases asthma conditions. Liver and spleen decongestant, detoxifies from drugs. Eases pain and swelling. Skin: Heals wounds, scars, and regenerates cells.
Warnings: Safe to use neat.
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) Focusing
Croatia (steam distilled)
Emotions: Powerful effect - brings altertness, clarity and releases emotional pain. Physical: Circulatory system tonic. good for respiratory ailments, colds and asthma. Skin: Heals bruises, dermatitis, and eczema.
Warning: Use in low dosages. Not for epilepsy, high blood pressure, or pregnancy.
JASMINE ABSOLUTE (Jasminum grandiflorum) Aphrodisiac, Uplifting,
Warming, Balancing
India (solvent extraction)
Scent: Rich, warm, floral, sweet, tea-like, exquisite, exotic, long-lasting.
Blends well with: rose, sandalwood, clary sage, and all citrus oils.
Emotions & Mental: Valuable for severe depression. Spiritualizes depression. Builds confidence. Develops artistic senses. Physical: Uterine tonic for menstrual pain. Use during labor and postnatal depression. Good for male disorder, enlarged prostate. Superb hormone balance. Helps with impotence and frigidity. Helpful for general muscle spasms and sprains. Can aid with coughs, hoarseness, and laryngitis. Skin: Use for scars, stretch marks. Good for irritated, sensitive skin.
Warning: Nontoxic, nonirritant, and generally nonsensitizing, although allergic reactions have been known to occur in some individuals. Use only few drops and after labor starts (for help during labor).
JUNIPER (Juniperus communis) Detoxifying,
Aphrodisiac, Clearing, Protective, Reviving
Croatia (steam distilled)
Scent: Sweet, fresh, woody, balsamic, turpentine-like, peppery, smoky.
Blends well with: vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, galbanum, elemi, cypress, clary sage, pine, lavender, rosemary, benzoin, geranium, and citrus oils.
Emotions: Cleanses nervous system thereby aids in anxiety, nervous tension, and stress-related conditions. Physical: Effective diuretic, aids kidney, liver, arthritis, and gout. Relieves accumulation of toxins and muscle pain. Skin: Tonic for oily skin, acne, eczema, and seborrha of scalp.
Warning: Stimulates the uterine muscle and must not be used in pregnancy. Not for use by those with kidney disease, as it is nephrotoxic. Not suitable for young children. Use in moderation.
LAVANDIN (Lavandula x intermedia var. "grosso") Refreshing
France, USA, Spain (flowering tops steam distilled)
Emotions: Relieves nervous tension. Physical: Steam for colds, sinusitis to reduce phlegm. Analgesic for muscle pains and arthritis. Skin: Helps dermatitis and wounds.
LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia) Balancing, Soothing,
Restorative, Cleansing
Bulgarian flower (distilled)
May be used neat.
Scent: Light, floral, classic, soft, mellow.
Blends well with: most oils, especially citrus, florals, cedarwood, clove, clary sage, pine, geranium, vetivert, and patchouli.
Emotions: Calming. Relieves anger, tension, stress and hyperactivity. Mental: Helps with depression. Physical: Sedative to heart, lowers high blood pressure. Helps relieve insomnia, allergies, headaches, flatulence, nausea, throat infections, and colic. Helps fight against against the flu, bronchitis and whooping cough. Skin: Can aid in the healing of abscesses, acne, boils, bruises, burns, insect bites and stings, scabies, sunburn and wounds. Promotes new cell growth.
Warning: Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitizing.
LEMON (Citrus limonum) Cleansing, Mental Stimulant, Reviving,
Strengthening, Refreshing
USA (cold-pressed peel)
Scent: Fresh, clean, lemony, light, penetrating, fruity, diffusive.
Blends well with: lavender, neroli, ylang ylang, rose, sandalwood, olibanum, chamomile, benzoin, fennel, geranium, eucalyptus, juniper, elemi, and other citrus oils.
Emotions: Clarity of thought. Refreshing. Physical: Cools fever and relieves sore throats. Helpful to prevent and during colds and fever. Good for kidneys and liver. Helpful with arthritis, cellulitis, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, (congestive) obesity, poor circulation, varicose veins, rheumatism. Can aid asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, and dyspepsia. Skin: Excellent astringent and antiseptic for oily skin. Helps remove corns and warts. Good on acne, brittle nails, boils, cuts, herpes, insect bites, mouth ulcers, and spots.
Warning: Use in low dosages and test on skin as it may cause irritation or sensitization. Phototoxic - do not use on skin before exposing to direct sunlight or sun beds.
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