In cases of headaches, anxiety states, rheumatism or distension, the consumption of lavender flower tea or infusion of lavender flowers is recommended. Lavender contains tannin, mineral substances, and essential oils, making lavender flowers an antiseptic, calming and carminative activity, and nerve stimulating effects. Lavender tea has also been shown to help aid in treatment for insomnia and restlessness. Lavender also reduces muscle spasms and increases relaxation making it the perfect combin...
Botanical Name: (Pimpinella anisum)Aroma: Fresh, sweet, spicy, licorice—likeAnise seed has a long history of use as a spice and medicine. Raki, a popular drink in Turkey, is flavored with the seed. Writings by Pliny suggest anise as a morning pick—me—up. History has recorded this essential oil as an analgesic, antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, and stimulant. Also thought to help aid asthma and breathing difficulties. Anise seed oil will crystallize at cool temperatures due to...
Botanical Name: (Myroxylon balsamum)Aroma: Vanilla—like A phenomenal essential oil, it has been used for several centuries by the Mayans and Aztecs. A soothing addition to skin creams and cleansers, this oil has a rich, vanilla—like scent. A natural substance that can crystallize at lower temperatures. if this happens, warm the bottle slightly until the crystals dissolve.Medicinal qualities include being an antiseptic, and anti—inflammatory. Found to be especially aiding in thr...
Aroma: Camphoraceous, clove—like, fresh, warmBasil oil is obtained through steam distillation of the flower tops, leaves, or shoots. The oil is yellow and aromatic. In India, basil is sacred to both Krishna and Vishnu. An Indian custom is to sleep with a basil leaf on the chest.Medicinal qualities include being a stimulant, and giving restorative and uplifting feelings. Emotionally, according to Ayurveda, Holy Basil, through inhalation may aid with anxiety, hysteria and nervous depression....
Aroma: Light, spicy, sweet aroma.May act as an appetite stimulant and to settle stomach pains. General aches and pains, as well as rheumatic pains may be alleviated.It was once used to keep moths away, owing to the leafs lauric acid content which gives it insecticidal properties.Medicinal properties include being an analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, and stimulant.Bay Leaf has been used commercially for many years in men's soaps, cosmetics, colognes, and hair tonics. It has been known to con...
Aroma: Light, spicy, sweet aroma.May act as an appetite stimulant and to settle stomach pains. General aches and pains, as well as rheumatic pains may be alleviated.It was once used to keep moths away, owing to the leafs lauric acid content which gives it insecticidal properties.Medicinal properties include being an analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, and stimulant.Bay Leaf has been used commercially for many years in men's soaps, cosmetics, colognes, and hair tonics. It has been known to con...
Botanical Name (Citrus bergamia)Aroma: Fresh, floral, citrusThe health benefits of bergamot have been documented for centuries. Many of these benefits can be attributed to bergamot's antioxidants. Bergamot essential oil reduces anxiety which has a calming effect on the central nervous system. Cholesterol—lowering properties of bergamot are also well known, Bergamot reduces total cholesterol, LDL —— the bad cholesterol, blood sugar and increased HDL —— the good c...
Botanical Name (Citrus bergamia)Aroma: Fresh, floral, citrusThe health benefits of bergamot have been documented for centuries. Many of these benefits can be attributed to bergamot's antioxidants. Bergamot essential oil reduces anxiety which has a calming effect on the central nervous system. Cholesterol—lowering properties of bergamot are also well known, Bergamot reduces total cholesterol, LDL —— the bad cholesterol, blood sugar and increased HDL —— the good c...
Botanical Name: Citrus Bigaradid Risso (Citrus Bigaradia)Aroma: Fresh, citrus, wood—like, bitterReminiscent of bergamot, grapefruit and sweet orange, but overall, the odor is distinctly different from that of other citrus oils. It is a different type of freshness, a peculiar floral undertones.Bitter Orange oil is used extensively in flavors where it forms the main ingredient in the 'orange? flavor. This essential oil also has medicinal uses; anti—inflammatory, antiseptic, astring...
Botanical Name: Citrus Bigaradid Risso (Citrus Bigaradia)Aroma: Fresh, citrus, wood—like, bitterReminiscent of bergamot, grapefruit and sweet orange, but overall, the odor is distinctly different from that of other citrus oils. It is a different type of freshness, a peculiar floral undertones.Bitter Orange oil is used extensively in flavors where it forms the main ingredient in the 'orange? flavor. This essential oil also has medicinal uses; anti—inflammatory, antiseptic, astring...
Aroma: Bitter and pungentAlso known as black cumin oil, black oil, or black seed oil. It has been known to help with skin ailments such as eczema and boils, and recorded as a treatment for cold symptoms. Studies have shown that black seed oil is an effective anti—oxidant, anti—bacterial, and anti—inflammatory remedy. As a result, it is often used to fight infections and strengthen the immune system. Headaches, toothaches, and nasal congestion (when used in aroma therapy), are a...
Aroma: Bitter and pungentAlso known as black cumin oil, black oil, or black seed oil. It has been known to help with skin ailments such as eczema and boils, and recorded as a treatment for cold symptoms. Studies have shown that black seed oil is an effective anti—oxidant, anti—bacterial, and anti—inflammatory remedy. As a result, it is often used to fight infections and strengthen the immune system. Headaches, toothaches, and nasal congestion (when used in aroma therapy), are a...
Aroma: Sharp, spicy, dryBlack pepper is the dried, fully grown, unripe fruit of a vine—like plant Native to southwest India, although cultivated extensively in tropical countries. Medicinal properties include being an analgesic, antiseptic, anti—toxic, and diuretic. Used in certain tonic preparations and for it?s unusual effects in perfumery work. For example, rose and carnation work well to create spicy, floral fragrances. The essential oil is used extensively in the food industry,...
Aroma: Sharp, spicy, dryBlack pepper is the dried, fully grown, unripe fruit of a vine—like plant Native to southwest India, although cultivated extensively in tropical countries. Medicinal properties include being an analgesic, antiseptic, anti—toxic, and diuretic. Used in certain tonic preparations and for it?s unusual effects in perfumery work. For example, rose and carnation work well to create spicy, floral fragrances. The essential oil is used extensively in the food industry,...
Aroma: Caustic and tar—likeCade oil was introduced into French medicine in the middle of the nine?teenth century to treat skin irritation. It was thought to have antiseptic and anti—parasitic properties, and was used in the treatment of dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and scalp infections.It is particularly useful in treating hair problems, including hair loss, dandruff, and damaged hair. In an ointment form, it treats skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.Note: Although remedial...
