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If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer,or have any other medical problem,use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before. |
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Basil
Oil (ocimurn
basilicum) |
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It
has a beneficial action on the respiratory tract and
is often used for asthma, bronchitis and sinus infections.
It furthermore is also effective in cases of constipation,
nausea, vomiting and cramp, and is also good when
used for menstrual problems. Due to the emmenagogue
properties, it is often used to relieve scanty periods
and normalizing menses. lt is effective in digestive
disorders, ranging from nausea to hiccups, and for
infections in the respiratory tract. It is useful
for wasp and insect bites, particularly that of mosquitoes. |
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Bergamot
Oil (citrus
aurantium) |
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This
fresh smelling essential oil is a favorite in aromatherapy
and is great for creating a more relaxed and happy
feeling, relieving urinary tract infections, boosting
the liver, spleen and stomach, while fighting oily
skin, acne, psoriasis, eczema, as well as cold sores.Bergamot
oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress,
tension, fear, hysteria, infection (all types including
skin), anorexia, psoriasis, eczema and general convalescence. |
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Black
pepper oil (piper
nigrum) |
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Black Pepper Oil is extracted from the
plant Piper nigrum of the Piperaceae family.
The oil is made from the unripe red fruit of
the plant, while white pepper for household
use, is made from the same fruit, but the berry
is picked when fully ripe and the outside
layer (pericarp) is removed before drying.
Uses: Black pepper oil can be used to help in the treatment
of pain relief, rheumatism, chills, flu, colds, increase circulation,
exhaustion, muscular aches, physical and emotional coldness,
nerve tonic and fevers. It furthermore increases the flow of
saliva, stimulates appetite, encourages peristalsis, tones the
colon muscles and is a general digestive tonic.
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Cinnamon
Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) |
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Cinnamon Leaf Oil is extracted from Cinnamomum zeylanicum of the Lauraceae
family. The oils are distilled from the the
shiny green,leathery leaves, small white
flowers and oval bluish - white berries.
Cinnamon has a long tradition of use,
having been produced in Sri Lanka for more
than 2,000 years.
Uses: Cinnamon leaf has been used for thousands of years for a variety
of complaints including colds, flu, digestive and menstrual
problems, rheumatism and kidney troubles and as a general
stimulant. Research shows that virus, bacteria, and fungus cannot
survive in the presence of cinnamon oil and it is sometimes used
as a cordial in cramps of the stomach, and in syncope or as a
stimulant in paralysis of the tongue.
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Cinnamon
Bark Oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) |
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Cinnamomum zeylanicum (also known as
C. verum and Laurus cinnamomum) of the
Lauraceae family. The Oils are distilled
from the inner bark of this tropical
evergreen up to15m high, with strong
branches and thick scabrous bark.Cinnamon bark is widely used as a spice. Cinnamon has
traditionally been used to treat toothache and fight bad breath.
Cinnamon oil's benefit lies in its toning and calming effect on the
respiratory tract, the nervous system, and in the easing of colds
and influenza, as well as period pains. |
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Citronella
oil (cymbopogon nardus) |
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Citronella oil is extracted from the plant
Cymbopogon nardus of the Graminae
(Poaceae) family and It is also known as
Sri Lanka or Lenabatu citronella. The oils are
distilled by finely chopped fresh, dried or part
dried hardy grass.
Uses: This oil has been typecast as an insect repellant
(especially for malaria carrying mosquitoes), it also has great
benefit in clearing the mind, refreshing rooms and for
softening skin, while combating oily skin and sweaty feet.
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| Clary
sage (salivia
sclarea) |
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Clary
sage is calming to
the nervous system,
particularly in cases
of depression, stress,
insomnia and deep
seated tension. It
furthermore is a good
tonic for the womb
and female functions
in general, such as
painful periods, scanty
menstruation and relaxation
during labor, thus
encouraging a less
painful birth. During
menopause, clary sage
oil can help reduce
hot flushes, night
sweats, palpitations,
irritability, as well
as headaches and dizziness.It
is good for muscle
pains, digestive disorders,
kidney diseases and
the cooling of inflammation
of the skin. |
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Clove
Bud oil (eugenia
caryophyllata) |
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Clove Bud oil is extracted from Eugenia
caryophyllata of the Myrtaceae family.
Clove oil can be extracted from the leaves,
stem and buds. We sell clove bud oil, which is
extracted by water distillation, containing the
desired lower percentage of eugenol.
Uses : Although clove oil is a very potent oil that should be used with
great care in aroma therapy, it does have wonderful properties
from stimulating the mind and lifting depression, to aiding digestion
relieving pain in arthritis and rheumatism, easing respiratory
problems and assisting leg ulcers. Placing a few drops of clove oil
on a cotton ball and then placing the cotton ball in a linen
cupboard will not only fragrance the cupboard, but will help to
keep fish moths at bay. |
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