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Sweet Basil / Ocimum basilicum - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Ocimum basilicum
Sweet Basil is a fresh, green and clarifying botanical that has many uses. Traditionally known for treating insect bites, this herbaceous top note aroma is great for exhaustion and mental overload.
SWEET BASIL OIL BLENDS WELL WITH:
To ease mental overload:
Sweet Basil, Lavender, Sandalwood & Lemon.
For insect bites:
Sweet Basil, Tea tree & Eucalyptus.
Goes well with:
Rosemary, Clary sage, Fennel, Black pepper, Frankinsence
Sweet Basil Preparations:
Sweet Basil essential oil.
Sweet Basil essential oil Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath, 2-4 drops in an oil burner and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Sweet Basil essential oil. : Avoid in pregnancy.
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Bergamot / Citrus bergamia - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Citrus bergamia
Bergamot is a refreshing and uplifting botanical, and has many uses. It is used traditionally to ease emotional anxiety and grief. It is an anti-depressant and its light and fruity top note aroma can bring back enthusiasm and banish apathy.
BERGAMOT BLENDS WELL WITH:
To soothe the pain of emotional loss or grief:
Bergamot, Sandalwood and Rose Otto
To clear oily skin:
Bergamot, Mandarin and Geranium
To uplift deression:
Bergamot, Neroil, Lavender, Geranium.
To relieve anxiety and stress:
Bergamot, Ylang ylang, Sandalwood, Mandarin.
Bergamot Preparations:
Bergamot essential oil.
Bergamot Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath, 2-4 drops in an oil burner and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contra-indications of Bergamot :
None Known. However it is photosensitive so do not go out in the sunlight after applying it to the skin.
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Cedarwood / Juniperus Virginiana - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Juniperus Virginiana
Cedarwood is a refreshing and uplifting botanical, and has many uses. It has a history of use as a tonic for body, mind and spirit. Its astringent properties make this woody base tone aroma a popular ingredient for skin care.
CEDARWOOD BLENDS WELL WITH:
Sandalwood, Juniper berry, Cypress, Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin, Rose and Pine.
For treating cystitis use: Cedarwood, Juniper berry and tea tree.
Cedarwood essential oil Preparations:
Cedarwood essential oil.
Cedarwood essential oil Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath, 2-4 drops in an oil burner and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Cedarwood essential oil:
None Known. Can be an irritant to some people. Do not use in pregnancy.
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Cinnamon / Cinnamomum zeylanicum - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Cinnamon is a flavoursome, fiery and uplifting botanical that has many uses. It is a master spice with anti-bacterial properties. It has been used for centuries to help stimulate circulation, boost immunity and calm digestion. It has a warm, distinctive and spicey middle note aroma.
CINNAMON OIL BLENDS WELL WITH:
Cinnamon, Orange, Lemon, Clove, Black pepper, Ylang Ylang, Tea tree, Thyme.
Cinnamon Preparations:
Cinnamon powder and Cinnamon essential oil.
Cinnamon Traditional recommended daily amount:
Cinnamon essential oil can be used in the bath, or vapourised in an oil burner. It can be added to a massage oil or cream. Use 6-8 drops per bath and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Cinnamon: Do not use if breast feeding.
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Clary Sage / Salvia sclarea - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Salvia sclarea
Clary sage is a refreshing and uplifting botanical, and has many uses Traditionally it is used for menstrual problems, childbirth and the menopause. This uterine tonic has a musky, nutty heavy middle note aroma that is enveloping and supportive.
BLENDS WELL WITH:
To balance female hormones:
Clary sage, Geranium.
For labour:
Clary sage, Jasmine.
As an aphrodisiac:
Clary sage, Jasmine, Geranium, Mandarin, Cinnamon.
Goes well with:
Juniper, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Citrus oils, Lemongrass
Clary sage Preparations:
Clary sage essential oil.
Clary sage essential oil Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath, 2-4 drops in an oil burner and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Clary sage essential oil:
Do not use during pregnancy, or in the case of phyto-oestrogenic cancers. Do not use after the consumption of alcohol.
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Eucalyptus / Eucalyptus Smithii - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Eucalyptus Smithii
Eucalyptus is a refreshing and uplifting botanical, and has many uses. It is traditionally used as a respiratory healer, and it has a penetrating, invigorating, clean aroma. Its menthol-like uplifting top note aroma helps the user breathe easy again.
EUCALYPTUS BLENDS WELL WITH:
Tea tree, Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender, Cedarwood, Myrrh, Ginger, Peppermint, Clary sage, Geranium, Juniper berry, Lemon.
Eucalyptus Preparations:
Eucalyptus essential oil
Eucalyptus Traditional recommended daily amount:
Eucalyptus essential oil can be used in the bath, or vapourised in an oil burner. It can be added to a massage oil or cream. Use 6-8 drops per bath and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Eucalyptus:
Not compatible with homeopathy treatment. Avoid in cases of high blood pressure, pregnancy and epilepsy.
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Geranium / Pelargonium graveolens - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Pelargonium graveolens
Geranium essential oil is a nurturing and soothing botanical that has many uses. It has a green, floral and herbaceous middle note aroma. It is harmonising and induces a feeling of inner peace, its traditional use is to balance the hormones and calm the spirit.
GERANIUM OIL BLENDS WELL WITH:
Mandarin, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Clary sage, Roman Chamomile, Frankinsence, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Rose & Lavender.
PMT use:
Geranium, Clary sage and Lavender.
Geranium Preparations: Geranium essential oil.
Geranium Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Geranium:
None Known.
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Grapefruit / Citrus paradisi - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Citrus paradisi
This zesty refreshing botanical has many uses. Grapefruit is traditionally used for cleansing and tonifying the bodies systems. This uplifting top note citrus aroma is also known for banishing dark moods and lifting the spirits.
Grapefruit essential oil is cold pressed however some essential oil is extracted from the pulp, this yields an inferior oil, so check extraction method of product.
GRAPEFRUIT OIL BLENDS WELL WITH:
For detoxification:
Grapefruit, Fennel, Juniper berry and Cypress.
For overindulgence:
Grapefruit, Peppermint, Fennel & Ginger.
To lift the mood:
Grapefruit, Frankinsence, Bergamot & other citrus oils.
To relieve exhaustion:
Grapefruit, Marjoram, Black pepper, Ylang ylang, Rosemary & Lavender
Grapefruit Preparations: Grapefruit essential oil.
Grapefruit essential oil Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath, 2-4 drops in an oil burner and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Grapefruit essential oil: None Known. However avoid exposure to sunlight on skin after topical application. Avoid in epilepsy and pregnancy.
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Lavender / Lavandula angustifolia - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender essential oil is a soothing, calming and reassuring botanical that has many uses. It is a master healer with anti-inflammatory properties. It is a must for the first aid box as a traditional remedy for minor burns and headaches. It has a clean, refreshing and floral middle note aroma.
LAVENDER OIL BLENDS WELL WITH:
Essential oils:
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clarysage, Eucalyptus, Frankinsence, Geranium, Juniper berry, lemongrass, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Vetivert.
For sunburn use:
Lavender & Roman Chamomile & Aloe Vera
Cut herbs for tea:
Lavender, Passionflower, Valerian for insomnia
Lavender, Lemon balm, Avena sativa, Rosemary & St John's Wort for depression
Lavender & Orange peel for mood enhancement.
Lavender Preparations: Lavender Flowers and Lavender essential oil.
Lavender essential oil can be used in the bath, or vapourised in an oil burner. It can be added to a massage oil or cream. Use 6-8 drops per bath and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Lavender: None Known
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Lemon / Citrus Limonum - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Citrus Limonum
Lemon essential oil is a fresh, cleansing and uplifting botanical has many uses. It is a master healer with immune boosting properties. It is traditionally known for its anti-viral action and has a fruity light top note aroma that brings back a real zest for life.
LEMON OIL BLENDS WELL WITH:
Bergamot and Grapefruit, Tea tree, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Geranium, Juniper berry, Eucalyptus and Fennel.
Anti-septic Blend use: Tea tree and Lemon
Lemon blends with many other oils having a synergising effect. This means it strengthens, empowers and brings out the qualities of the other oils, making the blend greater than a sum of its parts.
Lemon Preparations: Lemon essential oil.
Lemon Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath and 2-4 drops in an oil burner. Use 10 -18 drops of essential oil per 30ml of carrier oil or cream. See dilution chart.
Contraindications of Lemon: None Known. The essential oil is phototoxic so do not go out in the sunlight when it has been first applied to the skin.
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Peppermint / Mentha piperita - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Mentha piperita
Peppermint is a revitalizing, energising and refreshing botanical that has many uses. Its traditional use is in calming the digestion and reviving the mental energy. Its sweet top note aroma can banish weariness and bring clarity, coolness and calm.
PEPPERMINT OIL BLENDS WELL WITH
Essential oils:
Mint, Citrus oils, Benzoin, Rosemary, tea tree, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Basil, Marjoram, Juniper, Thyme, Cypress.
Peppermint Preparations:
Peppermint tea, Peppermint essential oil, Menthol crystals.
Peppermint Traditional recommended daily amount:
Peppermint essential oil: can be used in the bath, or vapourised in an oil burner. It can be added to a massage oil or cream. Use 6-8 drops per bath and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Peppermint:
Avoid if you are taking homeopathic remedies.
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Rosemary / Rosmarinus officinalis - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary is a vibrant, invigorating and strengthening botanical that has many uses. It is refreshing and traditionally it is used to sharpen the mind and banish exhaustion. It has a woody, balsamic, fresh middle note aroma. It is a popular culinary herb with an uplifting flavour.
ROSEMARY OIL BLENDS WELL WITH
Essential oils:
Black pepper, Vetiver, Lavender, Bergamot, Peppermint, Lemon Verbena, Basil, Cedarwood.
Rosemary Preparations: Rosemary essential oil
Rosemary Traditional recommended daily amount:
Rosemary essential oil: Can be used in the bath, or vapourised in an oil burner. It can be added to a massage oil or cream. Use 6-8 drops per bath and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Rosemary: None Known, however do avoid in the case of epilepsy, as the camphor content may trigger a seizure. Do not use essential oil in pregnancy.
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Tea Tree / Melaleuca Alternifolia - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: MelaleucaAlternifolia
Tea Tree essential oil is a powerful, anti-septic and medicinal botanical that has many uses. It is traditionally used in first aid and it is an indispensible master healer. It has a woody, fresh and pungent top note aroma.
TEA TREE OIL BLENDS WELL WITH:
Rosemary, Clarysage, Marjoram, Lavender, Cypress, lemon, Geranium, Black pepper, Bergamot.
Tea tree Preparations: Tea Tree essential oil.
Tea tree Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath and 2-4 drops of oil in an oil burner or diffuser. To make a blend in carrier oil or cream use 18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Tea tree: None Known.
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Ylang ylang / Cananga odorata - Aromatherapy Essential Oil
Latin name: Cananga odorata
Ylang ylang is a floral, musky stress reducing botanical and has many uses. Traditionally it is an aphrodisiac; however this exotic euphoric base note aroma is the essential oil for shock, trauma and irritability.
YLANG YLANG OIL BLENDS WELL WITH:
As an aphrodisiac:
Ylang ylang, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Benzoin, Rose, Vetiver, Bergamot & citrus oils.
For PMT:
Ylang Ylang, Clary sage & Mandarin.
To ease depression:
Ylang ylang, Mandarin, Bergamot, Neroli and Rose.
Also goes with:
Geranium, Lavender & Sandalwood.
Ylang ylang Preparations:
Ylang ylang essential oil.
Ylang ylang essential oil Traditional recommended daily amount:
Use 6-8 drops of essential oil in a bath, 2-4 drops in an oil burner and 10 -18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil.
Contraindications of Ylang ylang essential oil:
None Known.
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