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Oil |
Effect |
Perfumery |
Application |
|
MANDARIN |
Uplifting |
TOP | Promotes
calmness, soothing to stress-related conditions. Cellulitis, odema.
Supportive to respiratory system. Acts as a cleanser to acne skin. |
| MARJORAM Origamum Marjorana |
Warming Sedating Relaxing Euphoric |
MIDDLE | Relieves mild
anxiety, nervous tension and insomnia. Gives temporary
relief of symptoms of cramp, sprains and muscular cramps.
Gives temporary relief from arthritis and rheumatic pain. CAUTION: Avoid during pregnancy. High doses can have a narcotic effect and curb sexual drive. |
| MYRRH Commiphora Myrrha |
Inspiring Warming Fortifying |
BASE | Used as a
skin remedy for over 3 thousand years. Ageing skin, athlete's foot,
weeping sores, eczema, irritated skin, ringworm, scanty periods, cuts
coughs. Mouth and gum infections. |
| NEROLI Citrus Aurantium var. amara |
Uplifting Soothing Aphrodisiac |
BASE | Relieves
anxiety, depression, apprehension. Insomnia and exhaustion.
Muscular pains and cramps. Headaches, indigestion, PMT, scars,
stretch marks, thread veins and wrinkles. |
| ORANGE Citrus aurantium, sinensis |
Uplifting Refreshing Soothing |
TOP | Helps relieve
nervous tension. Soothing and gentle. Antiseptic.
Effective treatment for mouth ulcers. CAUTION: May increase skin photo sensitivity. Do not use before exposure to sun. May be irritating to sensitive skin. |
| PALMAROSA Cymbopogon martini |
Calming Stabilising Aphrodisiac |
MIDDLE | Antiseptic, antiviral. Sinusitis, bronchial irritation. Thrush. Vaginitis. Hydrating to the skin. Treats scars and wrinkles. Dry and sensitive skin. Used to ease childbirth/labour. |
| PATCHOULI Pogostermon cablin |
Relaxing Calming Enlivening Warming Exotic |
BASE | Relieves mild
anxiety, stress, is relaxing and calming. Antiseptic, astringent and
anti-bacterial. Aids treatment of rough chapped
skin, wounds and sores. Larger doses sedate yet smaller doses
enliven. Exotic scent used in perfumes. Anti-inflammatory. |
| PEPPERMINT Mentha piperita |
Cooling Clearing Invigorating Refreshing |
MIDDLE/TOP | Antiseptic,
antispasmodic. Headaches, sinusitis, toothache, nausea, travel sickness, fever, coughs and colds, constipation, flatulent indigestion, insect repellant, mouth and gum infections. CAUTION: Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not use concentrated on skin. Can be irritating to sensitive skin. |
| PETITGRAIN Citrus aurantium amara |
Relaxing Soothing Stablizing |
Antispasmodic,
anti-inflammatory. Acne, nervous tension, mild anxiety. Odema.
Cleansing to greasy skin. |
|
| PINE Abies siberica |
Stimulating Refreshing |
Respiratory
tract infections, colds, chest infections. Fatigue,
rheumatism. Antiseptic, cleansing particularly to a smokers skin. Do not use on damaged, diseased or hypersensitive skin. |
|
| ROSE Rose damascena |
Restorative Rejuvenating |
BASE | Depression,
resentment, anxiety, anger. Excellent for use during menopause, for
painful or heavy periods. Use on dry and dehydrated skin, broken
capillaries. Promotes circulation. Soothing for skin. Avoid Topical application during pregnancy. |
| ROSEMARY Rosmarinus officinalis |
Invigorating Refreshing Reviving Focusing |
MIDDLE | Poor memory,
mental fatigue. Tiredness, muscular aches and pains.
Headaches, back pain. Poor memory and circulation.
Rheumatism. If you suffer from epilepsy or high blood pressure use with extreme caution. Avoid topical use during pregnancy. |
| ROSEWOOD Aniba Rosaeodroa |
Enlivening Refreshing Calming Uplifting |
TOP/MIDDLE | Stress, tension, uneasiness. Headaches, coughs, sore throats. Antiseptic, anti-bacterial and is mildly analgesic. Aged or dry skin. Healing to wounds and rejuvenating to tired skin. |
| SAGE Salvia Sclarea |
Rebalancing Refreshing Purifying |
MIDDLE | Coughs and
colds. Rheumatism, painful muscles or sprains. Tinea, acne,
fluid retention. Dsymenorrhoea and amenorrhoea. Do not use if you suffer from convulsions/epilepsy. Do not use topically during pregnancy. |
| SANDALWOOD Santalum album |
Sedating Strengthening Relaxing Stabilizing |
BASE | Stress, anxiety, nervous tension. Soothing and anti-inflammatory to the skin. Temporarily relieves a sore throat. |
| TEA
TREE Melaleuca Alternifolia |
Disinfectant Antiseptic Anti-fungal Strengthening |
TOP | Anti-fugal, tinea, ringworm, thrush, cold sores. Coughs, colds. Acne, open wounds. |
| THYME Thymus vulgaris |
Fortifying Stimulating Invigorating |
MIDDLE | Anti-bacterial,
antiseptic. Acne, dry dehydrated skin. Colds, coughs. Highly potent oil use with caution. Do not use topically during pregnancy. Avoid contact with the mouth as it is a mucous membrane irritant. Do not use on genital areas. |
| VETIVER Vetiveria zizanoides |
Strengthening Rejuvenating Restorative |
BASE | Constipation, indigestion. Anti-rheumatic, anemia. Soothing to skin. Hormone inbalances. |
| YLANG
YLANG Cananga odorata var. genuina |
Sedating Relaxing Enlivening Uplifting |
BASE | Aphrodisiac. Relaxes, helps relieve symptoms of insomnia. Antiseptic, good for insect bites. Muscular cramps. Balances the skin. |
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