Useful Tips for Essential oils	Essential Oils Aromatherapy uses the scents of essential oils derived from herbs and plants. Certain Scents are used to alleviate physical, emotional and mental problems. It can be viewed as a natural alternative to traditional medical treatments. Essential Oils can be used in many ways: Use in the bath to invigorate or relax. Use as a hot or cold compress Use in an oil burner or pot pouri etc Use for massage mixed with a base oil For more useful tips - click here Caution Essential Oils are highly concentrated essences and can be harmful if used improperly. If you have any doubts or concerns, consult a qualified aromatherapist. If you have any underlying medical conditions, talk to your doctor before commencing aromatherapy treatment. The small list below is:   Essential oils to avoid for beginners only to be used by Qualified Aromatherapists. Essential Oil & Latin Name  Ajowan - Trachyspermum copticum Almond, bitter  - Prunus dulcis var. amara Arnica - Arnica Montana Birch, sweet - Betula lenta Boldo leaf  - Peumus boldus Broom, Spanish -  Spartium junceum Calamus Acorus - calamus var. angustatus Camphor -  Cinnamomum camphora Deertongue -  Carphephorus odoratissimus Garlic - Allium sativum Horseradish - Armoracia rusticana Jaborandi  - Pilocarpus jaborandi Melilotus - Melilotus officinalis Mugwort - Artemisia vulgaris Mustard - Brassica nigra Onion - Allium cepa Pennyroyal - Mentha pulegium Rue - Ruta graveolens Sassafras - Sassafras albidum Thuja - Thuja occidentalis Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens Wormseed - Chenopodium ambrosioides var. antheminticum Wormwood - Artemisia absinthium Please contact me if you require anymore information, also if there is a particular Essential oil you require.....I will try to get it for you. THE LISTS ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. Properly stored oils can maintain their quality for years. Citrus oils are less stable and should not be stored longer than six months after opening.    E-I   J-N   O-T   U-Z A-D Aniseed      Illicium Verum             Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution !! spicy-sweet with a similar scent to fennel. Pungent, liquorice-like and very warming. Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, stimulant comforting effect to the mind Helps to releive: agression, anxiety, itching, skin-irritated, Avoid during pregnancy and during breast feeding. not recommended as a massage oil. Basil      Ocimum basilicum           Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution !! A delicately sweet, licorice-like scent. Blends well with: Lavender, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium and Neroli. aids memory, clarifies, refreshes, lifts mood. Helps to relieve: concentration, lack of energy, lack of  fatigue, headaches, migraines, sinusitis. Do Not Use: during pregnancy, if you suffer with epilepsy Bay     Pimenta racemosa            Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution !! a powerfully sweet-spicy, balsamic scent. Blends well with: Lavender, Lavandin, Rosemary, Geranium and Ylang Ylang. clarifies, warms.   Also used as an Insect repelent Helps to relieve: poor circulation, depression, exhaustion, muscular aches and pains Do Not Use: during pregnancy Bergamot     Citrus bergamia        Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution !! a sweet, fruity, orange-like scent. Color: greenish-orange Used as an insect repellent and Aniseptic Blends well with:  Basil, Chamomile German, Chamomile Roman, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniperberry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Rosewood, Rose Otto, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang encourages peaceful sleep, lifts mood , promotes happiness, refreshes, relaxes. Helps to relieve: aggression, anxiety, cold sores, depression, eczema, grief, insect, bites/stings, insomnia, itch , jet lag, menopause symptoms, motion sickness, PMS symptoms , psoriasis , stress. may cause skin irritation in sunlight Do Not Use: during the 1st 3 months of pregnancy, Black Pepper       Piper nigrum    Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution !! a warm, dry, woody-spice scent. Used as an insect repellent and Aniseptic Blends well with: Bergamot, Cajeput, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Palmarosa, Pine Needle, Rosemary, Rose Otto, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang Same as Bay Same as Bay Same as Bay Cedarwood     Cedrus atlantica       Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution !! a mildly woody and musky scent Color: yellow-orange Also used as an  antiseptic, aphrodisiac , insect repellent . Blends well with: Bergamot, Cinnamon Leaf, Cypress, Frankincense, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Rose Otto, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetivert, Ylang Ylang aids meditation, soothes and focuses the mind Helps to relieve: absent-mindedness, acne, bronchitis symptoms, lack of concentration, coughs, fear, hair loss, itchiness, jet lag, muscular aches and pains , respiratory problems, skin  irritation, oily skin, Do Not Use: on sensitive skin Do Not Use: during pregnancy, Chamomile    Amthemis Nobilis    Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution !! a sweet, herbaceous scent. Blends well with: Lavender, Cypress calms and soothes encourages peaceful sleep Helps to relieve: acne, aggression, anger, anxiety, appetite loss , arthritis pain, backache, boils , bruising, burns, chilblains, depression , dermatitis, diarrhea, earache , eczema , fear, grief , hay fever, headaches, hives, hot flashes, impatience, indigestion, inflammation , insect, bites/stings, insomnia , irritability, itch, jet lag , joint swelling , lumbar pain, menopause, symptoms, menstrual pain, migraines, muscular aches and pains, nausea, nervousness, periods, irregular PMS symptoms, restlessness, rheumatism, skin, allergic skin, irritated, sprains, strain, mental stress, tension, toothache, worry. Do Not Use: during early pregnancy Cinnamon - Cinnamomum zeylanicum Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!! a powerfully warm and spicy scent Color: pale yellow-brown Also used as an antiseptic, aphrodisiac. Blends well with:  Orange and Clove Bud comforts and warms , refreshes, vitalizes. Helps to relieve: indigestion poor circulation, toothache Citronella     Cymbopogon nardus        Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!! a fresh, grassy-woody scent Also used as an insect repellent Blends well with:  Lime, Orange and Cedarwood purifies, vitalizes Helps to relieve: arthritis pain , cold symptoms, flu symptoms, perspiration. Do not use: on sensitive or broken skin Clary Sage       Salvia sclarea          Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!! a deep, spicy-sweet, hay-like scent. Color: pale yellow Also used as antiseptic , aphrodisiac, mental stimulant , Blends well with: Juniper Berry, Lavender, Coriander, Cardomon, Geranium, Sandalwood, Pine, Jasmine, Frankincense, Bergamot and other citrus oils aids memory , increases sensuality, relaxes/ Helps to relieve: anxiety, backache, blood pressure, high blood pressure low , body odo, cramps, depression, exhaustion , fatigue, hair loss, headaches, impatience, impotence , indecision, insomnia, lethargy, menopause, symptoms, menstrual pain, migraines, muscle spasms, muscular aches and pains, nervousness, periods, irregular perspiration, PMS symptoms , skin, mature strain, mental stress, tension, throat, sore Do not use: during pregnancy if you have estrogen-related ailments Do Not Use: if you have low blood pressure Clove Bud - Eugenia caryophylliata    Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!! a warm and spicy, woody-fruity scent Also used as an antiseptic aphrodisiac insect repellent Blends well with: Rose, Lavender, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Ylang Ylang. warms and comforts Helps to relieve cold symptoms diarrhea fatigue flu symptoms toothache Do not use: on sensitive or broken skin use in moderation Coriander     Coriandrum sativum      Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!! a fragrant, spicy-sweet scent Blends well with: Bergamot, Jasmine, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Neroli, Petitgrain, Citronella, Cypress, Pine, Ginger and Cinnnamon Leaf. aids sleep nurtures refreshes Helps to relieve circulation, poor cold symptoms exhaustion fatigue flu symptoms motion sickness muscular aches and pains nervousness Do not use: if you have breast cancer, if you have fibrosis use in moderation Cypress     Cupressus sempervirens   Description Aromatherapy Effects Healing Effects Caution!! a refreshingly spicy pine scent Blends well with: Lavender, Lemon and Sandalwood aids mental and emotional resolve, balances, purifies. Helps to relieve arthritis pain body odor bronchitis symptoms chilblains circulation, poor cold symptoms coughs cramps diarrhea feet, sweaty flu symptoms foot odor irritability laryngitis lethargy menopause symptoms menstrual pain muscular aches and pains nosebleed periods, heavy perspiration PMS symptoms rheumatism skin, mature skin, oily stress tension urination, frequent varicose veins warts Do not use: during pregnancy , if you have cancer, if you have hypertension, if you have uterine or breast fibrosis . use in moderation E-I   J-N   O-T   U-Z
	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.