| Oil: Cedarwood Properties: Has a woody smell. It is stimulating refreshing and has an astringent, tonic effect. Actions: Good for dandruff, thining hair, dermatitis, rashes, eczema, greasy skin and acne. It also helps with stress-related symptoms. Home use: Massage, baths. For dry skin conditions, dilute with oil or add a few drops to a simple moisturising cream, and massage in. For greasy skin , add a few drops to a basin of boiling water and bend over it with a towel over your head for a steam facial. It also makes an excellent scalp-massage oil. WARNING: Moroccan cedarwood is perfectly safe for home use as long as it is diluted before application. However, it is best avoided during pregnancy. Oil: Camomile Properties: Rich in azulene, a natural anti-inflammatory and healing agent. It has relaxing sedative benefits, and smells of apples and straw. Actions: Used for stress, sleeplessness, headaches, rashes, insect bites, burns, cuts, toothache and menstual or menopausal problems. Home use: Massage, baths, inhalation, compress. To relax after a hard day, add ten drops of oil to a warm bath. Diluted with a carrier oil, it can be massaged in, and used as a compress for headaches or menstrual problems. It is also an excellent household disinfectant. WARNING: Camomile is perfectly safe for home use as long as it is diluted before application. Oil: Cypress Properties: Has a warm, woody, balsamic smell and a refreshing and invigorating effect. It is astringent, antiseptic and boosts the circulation. Actions: It is excellent for menstual or menopausal problems, varicose or broken veins, fluid retention or cellulite and to calm a persistent cough. Home use: Massage, baths, inhalation, compress, poultice. Diluted with a carrier oil, it makes a good abdomen-to-thigh massage for fluid retention, a warming hand or foot massage, and an excellent leg massage for varicose veins. As a poultice, it helps with menstrual aches or swelling, and a few drops sprinkled on a pillow will help a persistent cough. WARNING: Cypress is perfectly safe for home use as long it is diluted before application. |
| Disclaimer: Aromatherapy is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment. The information and blends are based on research and personal experience and are not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician. No responsibility is taken for any adverse reaction or side effects resulting from the use of any of the preparations. |
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