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• Anise: Aids digestion, antiseptic, eases headaches and respiratory problems, muscle relaxant. Stimulating and uplifting, balancing, clears the mind.
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• Bergamot: Clears oily skin and acne, dermatitis, antiseptic, soothes cold sores, aids digestion, cold, flu, antiseptic, immune system booster. Also uplifting fragrance and anti-depressant.
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• Carrot seed: Great for revitalizing, mature skin, healing eczema, psoriasis. Contains Vitamins A, C, B1, B2. A Mood stabilizing and uplifting.
• Cedarwood: Balances combination and oily skin, heals acne, rashes, excellent hair and scalp tonic. Eases coughs and bronchitis. Good for grounding, sedating, relaxing, and balancing.
• Chamomile: Soothing acne, sensitive and delicate skin, eczema, heals wounds and burns, eases muscle pain, anti-inflammatory. The fragrance is very calming and helps induce sleep.
• Cinnamon: Strong antiseptic, aids poor circulation, muscle aches, colds and flu, Stimulating and warming.
• Clove:. Antiseptic, treats colds, flu and nausea. Use to relieve tooth and gum pain.
• Coriander: Beneficial for acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, digestion and circulation. Calming, soothing, and warm..
• Cypress: Astringent and antiseptic for oily, skin. Helps break up cellulite, aids circulation. Excellent for relaxing, tension and anger reduction..
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• Eucalyptus: Treats fungal infections, cleans wounds, antiseptic, anti-viral, bactericidal, colds, flu, fever. Strengthening, invigorating and uplifting.
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• Fennel: Treats bruises, cellulites and asthma. Is detoxifying and antiseptic. Uplifting and cheerful.
• Frankincense: Heals dry and mature skin, scars, and antiseptic, very rejuvenating. Aids digestive, diuretic, and tonic, astringent. Meditative and calming.
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• Grapefruit: Tissue toning, treats congested skin, cellulites, diuretic, digestive, antiseptic, liver tonic. Relieves nervous exhaustion and stress, joyful and energizing.
• Geranium: Antidepressant, astringent, diuretic, promotes Healing.
• Ginger: Catarrh, diarrhea, rheumatism, colds, flu, cramps, nausea, travel & morning Sickness.
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Hyssop: Very emollient, softens scars and diuretic. Stimulates lymphatic system, helps relieve emotional grief.
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• Jasmine: Antiseptic, very hydrating to dry and sensitive skin, softens scars. Emotionally warming and balancing.
• Juniper: Antiseptic, clears oily complexion. Detoxifying, diuretic, arthritis, flatulence, strengthens immune system. Relieves nervous tension, strengthening and expansive
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• Lavender: Antiseptic, bactericidal, heals burns, scars and wounds, cold sores. Analgesic, antibiotic, eases headaches, decongestant, PMS. Balancing, purifying, uplifting.
• Lemon: Blood purifier, antiseptic, immune system stimulant. Brings solar vitality and energy, purifying mental clarity.
• Lime: Astringent, tonic, restorative, emollient, anti-viral, detoxifies, eases rheumatism. Stimulating, cheerful anti-depressant fragrance
• Linden Blossom: A mild astringent, emollient, and diuretic. Sedative and calming, nerve regulator.
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• Myrrh: Antiseptic, astringent, disinfectant, revitalizes the skin. Bronchitis, candida, digestive, wounds, flatulence. Energizing.
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• Neroli: Revitalizes mature skin, antiseptic, digestive aid. Sedative and anti-depressant.
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• Orange: Heals stretch marks, digestive aid, gentle tonic, detoxifying to stomach and liver
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• Patchouli: Good for chapped skin, oily hair and/or skin. Helps for diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, headaches and flu.
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• Rose: Antiseptic, good for wrinkles and dry skin, cell regenerator.
• Rosemary: Acne, oily skin, scalp, thinning hair, wounds, antiseptic, rheumatism, sore muscles, bronchitis, colds and headache. Stimulating for body and mind, strengthening mental clarity and awareness, strengthens nervous system.
• Rosewood: Tissue regenerator, good for sensitive skin, antiseptic, analgesic, calming. Balancing and anti-depressant.
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• Sandalwood: Astringent, good for dry skin, dry eczema, irritation, antispasmodic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic.
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• Tea Tree: Acne, cold sores, antibiotic, insect bites, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial..
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• Verbena: Antiseptic, emollient, reduces skin swelling, antispasmodic, detoxifying.
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• Ylang Ylang: Sedative, relieves PMS, aphrodisiac, exotic, sensual. Positively mood altering reduces stress.
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General Safety Guidelines:
~Never use essential oils undiluted on the skin.
~Do not use essential oils on or near the eyes.
~Essential oils should not be taken internally.
~To check for allergic reactions or skin sensitization do a skin patch test before using a new oil.
~Some oils (such as citrus, pine) become sensitizing as they age. A good rule of thumb is to avoid using on the skin after about 6 months.
~If you have health conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, cancer, high blood pressure, etc. or are pregnant check the contraindications/cautions of the oils before use.
-Always use the smallest amount of oil that will do the job.
-Do not let children use essential oils without proper supervision.
-Essential oils are flammable. Keep away from fire and ignition sources.
-When in doubt consult with a qualified aromatherapist on the proper use of essential oils.
-Always remember that essential oils should never replace proper medical care.
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