New:An overview of essential oils A-F
Essential oils and there uses
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*Please note that some of the oils listed can cause sensitivity in some individuals, any essential oils listed should only be used by a qualified aromatherapist.
Basil French "Ocimum Basilicum" - Encourages concentration Useful for indigestion Antibacterial Cephalic (good for memory) Neuro tonic (anxiety or stress reduction) Antiseptic Masculine Green, earthy aroma Top note
Blends well with: Bergamot, clary sage, lime, citronella, geranium and other green notes i.e roman chamomile.
Benzoin "Styrax Benzoin" - Diuretic ( useful for water retension / cystitis) Antiseptic Astringent (stimulates the circulation) Expectorant (good for colds and flu) Anti-inflammatory (good for inflamed and chapped skin) Smells like vanilla ice cream actually a resin and not an true oil Sedative and calming action Base note
Blends well with: Sandalwood, rose, jasmine, frankincense, lemon, juniperberry
Bergamot "Citrus Bergamia" - Antiseptic Uplifting and calming Apertif (helps encourage your appetite) Insect repellant Digestive (helps aid digestion) Anti-viral (useful for cold sores, colds and some viral infections) Diuretic (Useful for water retention) Citrus aroma Anti-depressant and stress related problems Top note (Pictured below)
Blends well with:Lavender, neroli, jasmine, geranium, lemon, chamomile.
Black pepper "Piper Nigrum" - Antispasmodic (good for relieving spasms associated with period pain, irritable bowel syndrome) Expectorant (useful for colds, flu and cattarh symptoms) Rubefacient (Good at relieveing symptoms of muscular aches and pains, poor circulation and bruises) Diuretic ( helps with water retention) Analgesic ( good for headaches, muscular aches and pains, stiffness and so on) Apertif (appetite stimulant) Antitoxic (useful to help food poisoning symptoms) Carminative ( useful for constipation, nausea, indigestion) Earthy warm spicy aroma Middle note (Pictured below)
Cedarwood atlas "Cedrus Atalantica" - Insecticide Antiseptic Expectorant (good for catarrh and coughs) Sedative (good for anxiety and stress related problems) Diuretic (Useful for easing water retention) Antiseborrheic ( good for greasy skin) Anti-bacterial Anti-fungal Stimulates the circulation Earthy green aroma masculine Base note (Pictured below)
Blends well with: Rosewood, bergamot, jasmine, juniper, neroli, clary sage
Chamomile roman " Anthemis Nobilis" - Analgesic (useful for aches and pains) Sedative Anti-inflammatory Anti-bacterial Emmenagogue ( lack of / painful periods) Anti-spasmodic (helps relieve the symptoms of period pains or cramps caused by Irritable bowel syndrome) Carminative ( helps reduce flatulence, nausea, indigestion) Vulnerary (Good for boils, burns and wounds) Green, mossy, earthy aroma masculine Middle note (Pictured below)
Blends well with: Bergamot, jasmine, clary sage, neroli and rose
Clary sage "Salvia Sclarea" - Antidepressant Relaxant and slightly sedative (good for anxiety, stress) Antiseborrhoeic (good for use on oily skin) Anti-spasmodic Hormone balancer (irregular periods, pms) Antiseptic Hypotensive ( useful for high blood pressure) Green, mossy aroma Quite masculine aroma but very beneficial for both sexes Top/middle notes
Blends well with: Lavender, sandalwood, geranium, cedarwood, pine, jasmine, frankincense, bergamot and other citrus oils
Eucalyptus "Eucalyptus Globulus" - Expectorant Rubefacient (good for poor circulation) Febrifuge (useful for reducing temperature assosciated with fevers) Analgesic ( good for aches and pains, headaches, neuralgia) Anti-bacterial Antiseptic Insect repellant Top note (Pictured below)
Blends well with:Lavender, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, cedarwood and lemon
Fennel sweet "Foeniculum Vulgare" - Apertif (helps stimulate appetite) Oestrogen stimulant ( useful for menopausal issues, help regulate menstrual cycles) Antispasmodic Analgesic (Can help relieve pain symptoms assosciated with period pain, backache and toothache) Green, sweet aroma Middle note
Blends well with: Geranium, lavender, rose and sandalwood
Frankincense "Boswellia Carteri" - Anti-oxidant (good for mature skins, scars, dry skin) Emmenagogue (useful for heavy periods) Expectorant Sedative and calming effects (useful for anxiety and stress) Anti-inflammatory (useful for inflamed areas) Tonic/astringent (Heavy periods, poor muscle tone, mature skin, dilated capillaries) Vulnerary (Good for use on older scar tissue) musky, earthy aroma Base note (Pictured below)
Blends well with: Sandalwood, pine, vetiver, geranium, neroli, bergamot, and basil
