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Essential Oils 3
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 Alphabitical order

A-D   E-I    

Jasmine     Jasminum grandiflorum    

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects
Caution !!
a honey-like, floral scent.


Also can be used as
anti-depressant ,
aphrodisiac




aids post-natal
recovery,
calms and relaxes,
encourages peaceful sleep,
increases confidence,
lifts mood,
promotes feelings of love,
promotes feelings of peace,
Helps to relieve:
anger,
anxiety,
depression,
dermatitis,
exhaustion,
fatigue,
grief ,
insomnia,
jealousy,
menopause, symptoms,
muscular aches and pains,
PMS symptoms,
sadness,
shyness,
stress,
tension,


Juniper     Juniperus communis       

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution !!
a fresh, warm,
 pine-needle scent.

Also used as an
antiseptic,
astringent,
disinfectant .

Blends well with:
Sandalwood, Elemi, Cypress, Clary Sage,
Pine, Lavender, Rosemary and citrus oils.

aids memory,
increases mental clarity,
purifies the body and emotions,
relaxes,
restores
Helps to relieve:
acne,
aggression,
anxiety,
arthritis pain ,
backache ,
body odor ,
boils ,
chilblains ,
circulation- poor ,
cold symptoms ,
depression ,
dermatitis ,
exhaustion ,
fatigue ,
flu symptoms ,
fluid retention ,,
foot odor,
hangover,
hay fever,
headaches,
indigestion,
jet lag,
joint pain,
lethargy,
menstrual pain ,
migraines,
muscular aches and pains,
periods, light,
PMS symptoms,
psoriasis ,
rheumatism,
skin- oily,
stress,
urination- painful,
varicose veins,

Do not use:
during pregnancy .

If you have kidney disease

Do Not Use:
on sensitive skin

Lavender     Lavandula augustifolia        

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!!
a fresh, sweet, floral scent.

Also used as an
anti-infectious,
antiseptic,
disinfectant ,
immune stimulant ,
insect repellent ,
mental stimulant

,Blends well with:
Many oils

aids peaceful sleep,
balances,
calms and relaxes ,
promotes feelings of love ,
promotes feelings of peace
Helps to relieve: abscess, external
acne,
anxiety ,
arthritis pain ,
athlete's foot ,
backache,
blisters ,
blood pressure- high
boils ,
bruising ,
burns,
chilblains ,
cold symptoms ,
corns ,
coughs,
cuts,
depression,
diarrhea,
earache,
eczema,
exhaustion ,
fatigue,
fear ,
flu symptoms ,
fluid retention,
gastritis ,
hair loss ,
hangover,
hay fever,
head lice ,
headaches,
hives,
hot flashes ,
impatience ,
inflammation ,
insect, bites/stings,
insomnia ,
irritability,
itch ,
jet lag,
joint pain ,
joint swelling,
lumbar pain ,
menopause, symptoms,
menstrual pain,
migraines,
moodiness ,
motion sickness muscular aches and pains,
nausea,
nosebleed ,
periods-irregular
periods- light,
PMS symptoms, psoriasis ,
restlessness,
rheumatism,
shock ,
sinusitis,
skin irritated ,
skin- dry,
skin- mature ,
sprains ,
stress ,
sunburn ,
tension ,
throat-sore,
tinnitus,
urination- painful
warts ,
worry
Do Not Use:
if you have low blood pressure

Do Not Use:
during the 1st 3 months of pregnancy,


Lemon     Citrus limon                   

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!!
a fresh citrus scent
like the fruit.

Also used as an
antiseptic,
Disinfectant

Blends well with:
Lavender, Neroli,
Ylang Ylang Extra, Sandalwood, Chamomile German and Roman, Fennel, Geranium, Eucalyptus, Juniper Berry, Elemi and other citrus oils.

cheers ,
clarifies,
lifts mood,
promotes feelings of love,
promotes feelings of peace ,
refreshes and cools,

Helps to relieve:
aggression
anemia
apathy
arthritis pain
athlete's foot
blood pressure, high
blood pressure, low
body odor
boils
chilblains
circulation, poor
cold sores
cold symptoms
corns
coughs
depression
energy, lack of
exhaustion
fatigue
flu symptoms foot odor
hangover
hay fever
headaches
indigestion
insect bites/stings
insomnia
jet lag
laryngitis
lethargy
menopause symptoms
migraines
motion sickness
muscular aches and pains
nosebleed
perspiration
PMS symptoms
rheumatism
skin, mature
stress
tension
throat, sore
varicose veins
warts

May cause skin
to become
sensitive to the sun .

May irritate sensitive skin

Do Not Use:
if you have low blood pressure


Lemongrass     Cymbopogon citratus     

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!!
a powerful lemony
and grass-like scent.

Also can be used as an
antibacterial,
antiseptic ,
deodorizer,
insect repellent ,


clarifies,
vitalizes
Helps to relieve:
athlete's foot,
circulation- poor,
exhaustion,
headaches,
migraines,
stress

use with care
Do not use:
during pregnancy


Do Not Use:
on sensitive skin
Do Not Use:
if you have low blood pressure

Lime     Citrus aurantifolia          

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!!
a rich and sweet scent
like the fruit.

Blends well with:
Neroli, Citronella,
Lavender, Rosemary, Clary Sage and other citrus oils.
increases alertness,
lifts mood and cheers,
purifies ,
refreshes
Helps to relieve:
cold symptoms,
coughs,
energy- lack of ,
exhaustion ,
flu symptoms ,
hangover
may cause
skin reaction in sunlight

Marjoram     Majorana hortensis         

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!!
a warm,
spicy-herbaceous scent.

Can be used as a
Disinfectant

Blends well with:
Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot, Chamomile Roman, Cypress,
Tea Tree
and Eucalyptus
aids sleep,
balances,
clarifies,
comforts,
purifies,
warms

Helps to relieve:
aggression
anger
anxiety
anxiety
arthritis pain backache
blood pressure, high

bronchitis symptoms
bruising
chilblains
circulation, poor
constipation
corns
coughs
cramps, post-exercise
diarrhea
fatigue
fear
grief
headaches
irritability
loneliness
menstrual pain
migraines
muscular aches and pains
rheumatism
sadness
sinusitis
sneezing
sprains
strain, mental stress
tension

Do not use:
during pregnancy


Avoid excessive use

Do Not Use:
if you have low blood pressure

Myrrh     Commiphora myrrha          

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!!
a sharp but warm
balsamic scent.

anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic

Blends well with:
Frankincense, Sandalwood, Cypress, Juniper Berry, Mandarin, Geranium,
Patchouli, Thyme, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lavender and Pine.

aids meditation,
calms
Helps to relieve:
apathy,
athlete's foot ,
bronchitis symptoms,
cold symptoms,
flu symptoms ,
hives ,
inflammation

Do not use:
on broken or sensitive skin

Neroli   Citrus auarantium var. amara   

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!!
a bitter-sweet
but refreshing light floral scent.

aphrodisiac,
antiseptic,
anti-depressant

Blends well with:
Chamomile Roman, Coriander, Geranium,
Clary Sage,
Jasmine, Lavender, Rose Otto, Ylang Ylang, Lemon
and other citrus oils.


aids sensuality ,
relaxes ,
soothes
Helps to relieve:
anxiety,
bronchitis, symptoms,
circulation- poor,
dermatitis,
diarrhea,
eczema ,
grief ,
nervousness ,
psoriasis ,
fear ,
shyness,
tension


Nutmeg     Myristica fragrans       

Description
Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects
Caution!!
a spicy scent




lifts mood ,
rejuvenates,
stimulates the heart,
warms muscles,

Helps to relieve:
fatigue,
muscular aches and pains,
energy- lack of ,
circulation- poor

use with care
mildly toxic if misused

Do not use:
during pregnancy

 

Disclaimer
The info above is for information purposes and I will not be held responsible for any circumstances occuring from this info.
Always test the oils on a small part of the skin before use, as many people react to certain oils. If redness or itching occurs - discontinue its use.
If you have an illness, medical condition,  pregnant or a nursing mum, please seek medical advice before using essential oils. Always keep essential oils out of the reach of children.


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