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BLENDING ESSENTIAL OILS
The concept of aroma 'notes' comes from the fragrance industry.
Top notes are Essential oils that are the most volatile. They evaporate the quickest and is the major note that strikes you when you smell a perfume. MIDDLE NOTES are Essential oils that are moderately volatile and BASE NOTES are the slowest to evaporate. BASE NOTES are used to 'hold back' the more volatile top and middle notes, increasing the time the blend will last.
| TOP NOTES | Are essential
oils that are more volatile and evaporate quickly. They are uplifting,
refreshing and emotionally stimulating.
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea Tree. |
| MIDDLE NOTES | Are essential
oils that have a medium evaporation. They are fragrant, harmonizing
and emotionally balancing.
Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary, Cypress, Sweet Marjoram. |
| BASE NOTES | Are essential
oils that are the least volatile and linger the longest. They are
calming, sedating, heavy and grounding.
Frankincense, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang. |
|
Oils |
Effect |
Perfumery |
Applications |
Basil
|
|
TOP |
Refreshing
aroma, sweet spicy essential oil. Helps relieve nervous tension, stress
and mild anxiety. Insect repellent, mental fatigue and poor circulation.
CAUTION : Avoid during Pregnancy. |
|
Uplifting |
TOP |
A
refreshing excellent antiseptic oil. Reviving yet calming and has a
strong sedative effect on the nervous system. Sweet citrus scent.
Blends well with most oils. Stimulates appetite.
CAUTION: May increase
sun photo sensitivity. Do not use before exposure to sun. Could be
irritating to sensitive skin.
|
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BLACK
PEPPER |
Uplifting |
MIDDLE |
Improves endurance levels. Uplifts. Eases muscular pains and aches. Used highly diluted it is cleansing to cuts and wounds. |
|
|
|
TOP |
Common cold, indigestion and flatulence |
|
Cedarwood, |
Relaxing |
BASE |
Relaxing,
regenerating, stabilizing and strengthening helps relieve symptoms of mild
anxiety, tension and stress. Repells insects. Relieves
congestion catarrh and sinusitis. Brings temporary relief to the symptoms
of acne and pimples, oily skin or inflammed skin. CAUTION: Avoid during pregnancy. |
|
Chamomile
(German) |
Gently
sedating |
MIDDLE |
Nervousness, unstable emotions, irritability. Rheumatism, arthritis, gout, flatulence, allergies, dermatitis |
|
|
Soothing |
MIDDLE |
Regulates menstruation, relieves painful menstural cramps. Abscesses, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, bruises, burns, cold sores, dry and sensitive skin, eczema |
|
Clary
Sage |
Warming |
TOP/MIDDLE |
PMT
symptoms Stress, Mild anxiety, painful menstruation. Gives temporary relief to headaches |
|
Cypress |
Relaxing |
MIDDLE/BASE |
Nervous
tension and stress. Antiseptic. CAUTION: Avoid use during pregnancy and do not use if suffering from high blood pressure. |
|
EUCALYPTUS |
Clearing To
Head |
TOP |
Anti-bacterial,
anti-inflammatory. Insect repelling. Relieves aches and pains,
strains and aids in the relief of colds, flu, sinusitis.
Decongestant. Clears head and nose. CAUTION : Toxic keep away from children. For external use only. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water and seek immediate medical attention. |
|
FENNEL |
Calming |
MIDDLE |
Indigestion.
Mild diuretic and laxative effect. Arthritis, cellulitis, fluid
retention and menstrual pain. Mouth and gum infections. CAUTION: Avoid during pregnancy. Not suitable for children or epileptics. |
|
FRANKINCENSE |
Relaxing |
BASE |
Relieves nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety. Anti-inflammatory. Expectorant, gives temporary relief to coughs, catarrh and colds. Toning to skin. Helps in the healing of wounds and sores. |
|
GERANIUM |
Calming |
MIDDLE |
Balancing to the body. Relieves nervous tension, mild anxiety and stress. Relieves the symptoms of eczema and dermatitis. Antiseptic and insect repelling. Astringent to skin |
|
GINGER |
Warming |
TOP |
Tiredness,
nervous exhaustion, lethargy. Swollen glands, sore throats, colds,
flu, poor circulation. Constipation, headaches, nausea.
Bacterial infections affecting digestive system. CAUTION: Use in moderation due to possible skin irritation. |
|
GRAPEFRUIT |
Balancing |
TOP | Acne, oedema, muscle fatigue, colds and flu. Cellulitis, oily skin, athlete's foot, obesity. |
|
JASMINE
|
Relaxing |
BASE |
Aging skin, wrinkles, dry and sensitive skin. Stress related conditions, anxiety and depression. |
|
JUNIPER |
Strengthening |
MIDDLE |
Mild anxiety and stress. Aching joints, rheumatic pain, arthritis. Cellulitis, cystitis, eczema, colic, coughs, varicose veins. |
|
LAVENDER |
Balancing |
MIDDLE |
Balancing
and harmonizing to the body. Relieves irritability, nervous tension,
mild anxiety and stress. Abscesses, acne, asthma, athlete's foot,
bronchitis, burns and sunburn, cuts, cystitis, dandruff, depression,
eczema, headaches, insect bites, insomnia, migraine. |
|
LEMON |
Energizing |
TOP |
Acne,
arthritis, chilblains, constipation, cuts. Helps relieve nervous
tension, stress and mild anxiety. Helps relieve insomnia.
Antiseptic, astringent, toning. Refreshing and enlivening aroma. CAUTION: May increase skin photo-sensitivity. Do not use before exposure to sun. May be irritating to sensitive skin. |
|
LEMONGRASS |
Toning |
TOP |
Helps
relieve nervous tension. Anti-bacterial. Athlete's foot,
insect repellant. Helps relieve symptoms of headaches, sore throats,
mild upper respiratory tract infections. Astringent to skin.
Antiseptic. CAUTION: Do not use during pregnancy. May be irritating to sensitive skin. |
|
LIME |
Refreshing |
TOP |
Melancholy, anxiety, colds, bronchitis, flu. Muscle spasms, stomach cramps. Obesity, fluid retention, flatulence. |
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