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Name, Latin Binomial &
part distilled |
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Basic Information on How to
Use |
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1. Bergamot, Citrus
bergamia ... peel |
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This is
primarily a skin care oil and an aromatic used by inhalation
for stress and emotional crisis. Truly the Oil of Anxiety. |
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2. Cedarwood, Cedrus
atlantica wood |
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The ‘Oil of Hair and Scalp’ and
a woody addition to perfumery. This, ‘true cedar’ has
generous applications in all forms of skin care. |
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3.
Chamomile Roman, Chamaemelum nobile
& Artemisia
ludoviciana, Owyhee … flower and tops |
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The combination of these two
oils, both of which are used for gentle care of the skin and
for relaxation, allow the more intense Owyhee to enhance the
scent of less powerful Chamomile. ‘Oil of All Use’ |
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4. Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea
...
herb |
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“Oil of Euphoria” is a powerful
oil used to scent many kinds of products, especially
recommended for soothing skin and emotions. |
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5. Cypress, Cupressus
sempervirens ... foliage and twigs |
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An astringent oil reducing
secretions for external use, sports injuries or cellulite,
warming and stimulating. “Oil of Astringency” |
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6. Eucalyptus,
Eucalyptus globulus ... leaves |
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This is the primary “Oil of
Respiration” - it is mucolytic will help liquefy mucus,
aiding its removal. Inhale and external First-Aid too. |
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7.
Frankincense, Boswellia
carteri ... resin |
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A deeply spiritual oil used as a
resin for many thousands of years. Breathe deep of its
fumes, “Oil of the Spirit”. |
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8. Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens
... flowers and tops |
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“Oil of Beauty” – for all your
skin care needs. Herbally and floral fragrance enhances
products. Slightly astringent and very tonic. |
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9. Juniper, Juniperus communis
...
berries |
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This is a good addition to
massage oil, as it is diuretic, aids the removal of excess
fluid – also by inhalation. “Oil of Edema” |
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10. Lavender, Lavandula
angustifolia ... flower & stem |
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Always we think of this as “Oil
of First Thought”. Gentle enough for babies, strong enough
for insomnia and useful on everything. |
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11. Lavandin, Lavandula x
intermedia – CT borneol from CA … flower & stem |
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“Oil of Second Thought”, can be
used the same as the above but a stronger scent and from
California is an immune stimulant. |
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12. Lemon, Citrus limon
... peel |
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When dieting and needing
external help, Lemon is the one for many uses, astringent,
tonic, and antiseptic – “Oil of Slimming”. |
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13.
Marjoram,
Origanum majorana
...
herb |
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“Oil of Relaxation & Pain
Relief”, some types are relaxing, others highly
antibacterial. Make sure you know which you are getting. |
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14. Orange Peel, Citrus sinensis
...
peel |
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We use “Oil of Refreshment”. As
an antiseptic, tonic, for disinfection, or taken internally
for the respiratory system and more. |
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15. Palmarosa, Cymbopogon
martinii var. motia ... grass |
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“Oil of Antifungal”, use with
Marjoram for a perfect natural preservative. Soft scent
soothes the heart and eases exhaustion. |
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16. Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin
...
herb |
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An old scent used in perfumery
and for tired, dry and wrinkled skin. It is rejuvenative is
this “Oil of Warmth and Age”. |
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17. Peppermint, Mentha x
piperita ... herb |
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Cooling and analgesic, taken
internally and used externally with a folkloric past.
Soothes and eases digestion. “Oil of Digestion” |
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18.
Rose,
Rosa spp. (there are
many types of Rose) ... flower absolute |
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There are many types of Rose
Oil, all for skin care, and “Oil of the ‘Heart'”. Relieves
headache, soothes emotions and heals the heart. |
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19.
Rosemary,
Rosemary officinalis
CT Cineol (many chemotypes) … herb |
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The best oil to inhale when you
study or need to wake up, some types are stress relieving,
some for the sinus. “Oil of Stimulation”. |
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20. Sandalwood, Santalum
spicatum (from Australia) … wood |
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“Oil of Deodorant”. A deodorant
externally, calming internally, used for acne and tinea
(antifungal), exciting in perfumery. |
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21.
Spearmint,
Mentha spicata ...
herb |
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A mildly stimulating, memoristic
antidepressant; Spearmint is bound to make you happy,
relaxed and joyful, hence, “Oil of Joy”. |
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22. Spruce/Pine/Fir, Picea/Pinus/Abies
...
needles, cones and young stem |
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For any respiratory problems,
the best is a conifer needle oil to inhale and to refresh
the air; any of them will do. “Oil of Air” |
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23. Tea Tree, Melaleuca
alternifolia ... leaves |
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“Oil of Healing”, for any
external problem, bruise, cut, acne, sore, bug bite, Tea
Tree, Plai, or Blue Cypress is the one. |
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24. Thyme, Thymus vulgaris
(there are many types of Thyme) … herb |
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Stimulating, warming, medicinal
internally and externally, the herb and oil has multiple
properties and uses. “Oil of Anti-Bacteria” |
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25.
Ylang-Ylang,
Cananga odorata
(There are many fractions of Ylang-Ylang) … tree flowers |
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Besides Rose Geranium, this is
the “Oil of Women’s Needs”; for skin care, emotional
inhalations, calming, slightly antiseptic, used in perfumery
and soap (with citrus), an excellent tonic oil. |
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