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ESSENTIAL OIL DESCRIPTIONS

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Angelica (Angelica arcbangelica) is referred to by the German people as the "oil of angels." It has been incredible in bringing the memory back to the point of origin before trauma or anger was experienced, helping us to release and let go of negative feelings. It is sedative, anticoagulant, and calming.



Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) has been found to be beneficial for alleviating mental fatigue, spasms, rhinitis, and as a first aid treatment for wasp stings and snake bites. It may also help when there is a loss of smefl due to chronic nasal catarrh.



Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia) has been used in the Middle East for hundreds of years for acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, insect bites, insect repellent, oily complexion, psoriasis, scabies, spot varicose veins, ulcers,wounds, sore throat, thrush, infectious disease, and depression. It is known to have about 300 chemical constituents and has a refreshing, uplifting quality.



Birch (Betula Alleghaniensis) has a cortisone-like action and is beneficial for bone, muscle and joint discomfort. It has been helpful in decreasing pain from arthritis, tendonitis, and rheumatism, Black Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum), commonly found in Egypt, helps with digestion and supports the immune system. It is usually kept on the dinner table and used for food flavoring during meal time. It is antiseptic, antispasmodic, and carminative.



Black Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum), commonly found in Egypt, helps with digestion and supports the immune system. It is usually kept on the dinner table and used for food flavoring during meal time. It is antiseptic, antispasmodic, and carminative.



Cedarwood (Cedrus Atlantica) historically is recognized for its purifying properties and is used in avoiding hair loss, dandruff, acne, psoriasis,arthritis, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, cystitis and nervous tension.



Chamomile, German (Maticaria Recutita) has been a highly respected oil for over 3,000 years and has been used for helping skin conditions, such as dermatitis, boils, acne, rashes, and eczema as well as for hair care, burns, cuts, toothaches, teething pains, inflamed joints, menopausal problems, insomnia, migraine headaches and stress-related complaints.

Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum Nobile) may help with restless legs,insomnia, muscle tension, cuts, scrapes, bruises and is anti-infectious. It is used extensively in Europe for the skin.



Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum Venim) has been produced in Sri-Lanka for over 2,000 years. It is used in the Middle East and Orient for fighting viruses and infectious disease. .



Cistus (Cistu-s Ladanifenis) is high in phenols, which support and strengthen the autoimmune and immune systems.



Citronella (Cymbopogon Nardus) is antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, anti-inflanimatory, and insecticidal.



Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) is beneficial in regulating cells and balancing hormones, It helps with circulatory problems and hemorrhoids.



Clove (Eugenia Caryopbyllus) is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiseptic. It is used in European hospitals for dental infections, viral hepatitis, bacterial colitis, cholera, amoebic dysentery, infectious acne, nervites, cystites, sinusitis, bronchitis, flu, tuberculosis, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, and fatigue.



Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum) oil is known to lower glucose levels by normalizing insulin levels and supporting pancreas function. It also has anti-inflammatory and sedative properties.



Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens) is beneficial for decongesting the circulatory and lymphatic systems and may help with edema, cellulite, varicose veins and water retention. It is anti-infectious, antibacterial, and antimicrobial.



Davana (Attemisa Pallens) is anti-infectious, soothing to rough, dry and chapped skin, and stimulating to the endocrine system, perhaps improving hormonal balance.



Dill (Anethum Graveolens) oil has been proven, through research at Cairo University, to help lower glucose levels by normalizing insulin levels and supporting pancreas function. In European hospitals it is also used for

bronchial catarrh and liver deficiencies.

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus) is a powerful herb when dealing with viruses of the respiratory system. It is anticatarrhal, expectorant, mucolytic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiseptic.



Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Radiata) is anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, anticatarrhal, and expectorant. It has been known to help with inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane and nasal nasopharynx, flu, inflammation of the ear, sinusitis, bronchitis, hay fever, inflammation of the iris, vaginitis, endometriosis, and acne.



Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) is antispasmodic, antiseptic, and stimulating to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. With its hormone-like activity, it may help facilitate delivery and increase the production of milk.



Fir (Abies Alba) has traditionally been used to help support the body and reduce the symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, colds, flu and fevers. It has been found to be beneficial in fighting airborne

germs and bacteria. It is antiseptic, anticatarrhal, antiarthritic, and stimulating.

Frankincense (Boswellia Ca?lerii) is considered the holy oil in the Middle East and was used religiously for thousands of years. it was well known for its healing powers during the time of Christ. It is not being researched and used therapeutically in European hospitals. It is anticatarrhal, prevents scarring, antitumoral, inimune-stimulating, and antidepressant. It is stimulating and elevating to the mind and helps in overcoming depression.



Galbanum (Ferula Gummose), a favorite oil of Moses, written about in the book of Exodus, was used for both medicinal and spiritual purposes. It is recognized for its antiviral properties and overall body strength and supporting properties. When combined with other oils, such as frankincense or sandalwood, the frequency increases dramatically.



Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens) has been used for centuries for skin care. Its strength lies in the ability to regenerate tissue and nerves and to assist in balancing hormonal problems, It is excellent for the skin of expectant mothers, and its aromatic influence helps release negative memories.



Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) has been used in the East for thousands of years for relief from arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, muscular aches and pains, catarrh, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, sore throats, diarrhea, colic, cramps, indigestion, loss of appetite, motion sickness, fever, flu, chills, and infectious disease.



Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisti) may be beneficial for digestive complaints, obesity, reducing water retention and cellulite. It also works well as a disinfectant.



Helichrysum (Helicbrysum Italicum) has been found to regenerate tissue, reduce tissue pain and help to improve skin conditions and circulatory function. It is anticoagulant, prevents phlebitis, helps regulate cholesterol, stimulates liver cell function, is anticatarrhal, mucolytic, expectorant, antispasmodic, and reduces scarring and discoloration.



Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis) was used by Moses because of its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. It opens the respiratory system and discharges toxins and mucous. It is anticatarrhal, mucolytic, decongestant, antiasthmatic, anti-infectious, antiparasitic, anti-inflammator-y of the pulmonary, regulates lipid metabolism and prevents scarring.



Jasmine (lasminum officinale) is beneficial for the skin, reducing problems; such as, dry, greasy, irritated or sensitive skin, muscle spasms, sprains, catarrh, coughs, hoarseness, laryngitis, uterine disorder, labor pains, frigidity, depression and nervous exhaustion.



Juniper Berry (junipents Communis) may work as a detoxifier and cleanser, reducing dermatitis, eczema and acne. It has also been used to promote better nerve and kidney function.



Lavender (Lavandula Officinalis) is known as the universal oil, which may be beneficial for skin conditions, such as burns, rashes, and psoriasis, and may also help with insomnia. It is antispasmodic, sedative, hypotensive,

calming, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-infectious, cardiotonic, anticoagulant, prevents scarring and relieves headaches and P.M.S. symptoms.



Lemon (Citrus Limon) has been found to promote feukocyte formation, dissolve cellulite, increase lymphatic function and promote a sense of well-being. It is also beneficial for the skin, serves in the purification of air and water, and works well in removing gum, oil and grease spots.



Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) works well for purification. It may be beneficial for the digestive system and has been reported to help regenerate connective tissue. It is a vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, sedative and supportive to the digestive system.



Mandarin (Citrus Reticulata) is appeasing, gentle, helps with insomnia and promotes happiness. It is antispasmodic, antiseptic, antifungal, affects hepatic duct function, and works as a digestive tonic.



Marjoram (Otiganum Majorana) is calming to the respiratory system and assists in relieving spasms and migraine headaches. It is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiseptic, soothing to the nerves, and may work as a diuretic.



McLaleuca (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, antiseptic, anti-inflanunatory, immiine-stimulating, decongestant, neurotonic, and analgesic.



Melaleuca (Melaleuca Quienervia) is antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, a digestive totiic and a strong tissue regenerator.



Melissa (Melissa Officinalis) has powerful antiviral constituents. It is very gentle and delicate because of the nature of the plant and helps to bring out those characteristics within the individual.



Mountain Savory (Satureja Montana) is antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, immune-stimulating and a general tonic for the body.



Myrrh (Commiphora Molmol) is anti-infectious and supportive to the immune system. The Arabian people found it to be beneficial for skin conditions; such as, athletes foot, chapped and cracked skin, eczema, ringworm, wounds, and wrinkles. It was used to help with asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, gingivitis (gum infection), mouth ulcers and sore throat. it may also help alleviate diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, hemorrhoids, decongests the prostate and normalizes hyperthyroid problems.



Myrtle (Myrtus Communis) may normalize hormonal imbalances of the thyroid and ovaries as well as balance the hypothyroid. Research has shown it to help the respiratory system with chronic coughs and tuberculosis, is suitable to use for coughs and chest complaints with children and may help support the immune function in fighting colds, flu and infectious disease.



Neroli (Citrus Aurantium) has been regarded by the Egyptian people for its great attributes for healing the mind, body and spirit. It is antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, anti-infectious, and works well as a support to the digestive system. It brings everything into focus at the moment.



Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans) has adrenal cortex-like activity, which helps support the adrenal glands for increased energy. Historically, it has been known to benefit circulation, muscles, joints, arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, flatulence, indigestion, sluggish digestion, nausea and helps fight bacterial infection. It also helps to support the nervous

system to overcome frigidity, impotence, neuralgia and nervous fatigue.



Orange (Citrus Aurantium) brings peace and happiness to the mind and body. It has been recognized to help a dull, oily complexion, mouth ulcers, obesity, fluid retention, colds, flu, constipation and dyspepsia.



Oregano (Otiganum Compactum) has powerful antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic properties and may aid in the abflity to balance metabolism and strengthen the vital centers of the body.



Palmarosa (Cymbopogon Martinii) helps with skin problems; such as, candida, rashes, scaly and flaky skin. It is antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. It is supportive to the nerves and cardiovascular systems.



Patchouly (Pogostemon Cablin) is very beneficial for the skin and may help prevent wrinkles or chapped skin. It is a general tonic and stimulant and helps the digestive system. It is also anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antiseptic, tissue regenerating, works as a decongestant, and helps relieve itching from hives.



Pepper, Black (Piper Nigrum) oil stimulates the endocrine system and helps increase energy. It is anti-inflammatory, anticatarrlial, expectorant, supportive to the digestive glands, and traditionally used for rheumatoid arthritis. It also increases cellular oxygenation.



Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) oil is reported to help reduce fevers, candida, nausea, vomiting, and aid in respiratory function. It may be used in water for flavoring and helps in cooling the body during hot summer days.



Petitgrain (Citrus Aurantium) is antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antibacterial, and re-establishes nerve equilibrium.



Ravensara (Ravensara Aromatica) is referred to by the people of Madagascar as "the oil that heals" because of its antiseptic activity and aid in respiratory problems. It is anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant and supporting to the nerves. It has shown to help with rhinopharyngitis, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis, viral hepatitis, cholera, herpes, infectious mononucleosis, insomnia, and muscle fatigue.



Rose (Rosa Damascena) has the highest frequency of 320 Hertz. Its beautiful fragrance is almost intoxicating and aphrodisiac-like it enhances the frequency of every cell, bringing balance and harmony to the body. It is antihemorrhaging, anti-infectious and prevents scarring.



Rosemary (Rosmatinus Officinalis) may be beneficial for skin conditions and dandruff and may help fight candida and support the immune system. It is anti-catarrhal, anti-infectious, antispasmodic, balances the endocrine system, is an expectorant and helps overcome mental fatigue.



Rosewood (Aniba Rosaeodora) is soothing, creates skin elasticity and helps the skin rid itself of irritations and problems, such as candida. It is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic.



Sage (Salvia Officinalis) has been used for skin conditions, such as eczema, acne, dandruff and hair loss. It has been recognized for its benefits of strengthening the vital centers, metabolism and aiding in menopause. It may help in relieving depression and mental fatigue.



Sandalwood (Santalum Album) is similar to frankincense oil in its support of the lymphatic, nervous and cardiovascular systems and relieves the symptoms of sciatica and lumbago. Traditionally, it was used for skin regeneration, yoga, meditation and has been found to help remove negative programming from the cells and increases oxygen around the

pituitary and pineal glands.



Spearmint (Mentba Spicata) oil may aid the respiratory, nervous, and glandular systems. It is antispasmodic, anti-infectious, antiparasitic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory. Its hormone-like activity may help open

and release emotional blocks and bring about a feeling of balance. It has been used to increase metabolism to burn fat.



Spruce (Picea Matiana) oil may aid the respiratory, nervous and glandular systems. Its aromatic influences help to open and release emotional blocks, bringing about a feeling of balance.



Tangerine (Citrus Tangerina) is calming, sedating, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, and helps with anxiety, dizziness, and nervousness.



Tarragon (Attemisia Dracunculus) has been used to reduce anorexia, dyspepsia, flatulence, intestinal spasms, nervous digestion, sluggish digestion and genital urinary tract infection. It may also help reduce premenstrual discomfort and pain with nerves and sciatica. It is neliro-

muscular, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, and prevents fermentation.



Thyme (Thymus Vulgatis) may be beneficial in supporting immunological functions and overcoming fatigue and physical weakness after illness. it is antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and works as a uterotonic, neurotonic, and cardiotonic.



White Lotus (Nymphaea Lotus) was revered as one of the most exotic and treasured flowers in ancient Egypt. It provided the foundation of medicine as it contained anticancerous properties and helped prevent diabetes. Science has done little research on this plant or oil, so there is much yet to learn; but the fragrance is very intoxicating and uplifting to the emotions.



Wild Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgare) has been shown to be very supportive of the immune system. It encourages an uplifting feeling, a positive attitude and a general feeling of well-being. It is antiviral, anti-infectious, antibacterial, fights colds, flu and infections. According to E. Joseph Montagna's P.D.R. on herbal formulas, wild Idaho tansy may help with weak veins, promote suppressed menstruation, improve weakness of the kidneys, tuberculosis, heart disorders, palpitations, sciatica, rheumatism, inflammation, sprains, bruises, freckles, sunburn, toothache, inflamed eyes, colds, flu, gout, dyspepsia, jaundice, stomach sickness, diarrhea, soothes the bowels and tones the entire system.



Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata) may be extremely effective in calming and bringing about a sense of relaxation. It is antispasmodic, balances equilibrium, helps with sexual disabilities and frigidity, and has been used traditionally to balance heart function.





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