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NAIOULI
(antiseptic):
Used for a wide variety of ailments such as muscular aches and pains,
cuts and infections. Used with base oil as a massage treatment it
also boosts circulation. Good for acne and minor skin injuries has
a scent which is eucalyptus-like, fresh and spicy.
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NEROLI (confidence):
Excellent for stress, this oil is made from orange blossoms. Used
in bridal bouquets and wreaths the ancients fully appreciated the
uses of this very valuable oil. Used widely as a perfume, It harmonises
and beautifies the skin to a glow and it's also an aphrodisiac.
intense sweet-spicy bitter it blends with most oils chamomile, coriander,
geranium, benzoin, clary sage, jasmine, lavender, rose, ylang ylang,
lemon and other citrus oils. Good for PMT
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ORANGE (tonic and sedative):
Made from the peel, this oil Is good for general skin care, ceilulite,
mouth ulcers, obesity, water retention, depression and insomnia.
Refreshing as a summer bath blends well with lavender, neroli, lemon,
clary sage, myrrh, and spice oils.
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PALMAROSA (stimulating, invigorating):
Good for the skin, heals scars, sores and wrinkles. Valuable for
all types of treatment to the face, hands, feet, neck and lips.
Moisturises the skin, stimulates cell regeneration, also good for
the treatment of anorexia and other digestive problems. Blends well
with geranium, sandlewood and cedarwood.
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PATCHOULI (aphrodisiac):
The scent of the '60's. its heavy, balsamy-woody, earthy scent is
excellent for the hair, getting rid of brittleness, dandruff, flakiness
and for treating wounds, also as an anti-inflammatory agent in treating
insect bites. As a perfume it blends well with vetiver, sandalwood,
cedarwood, geranium, clove, lavender, rose, neroli, bergamot, myrrh
and clary sage.
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PEPPER (endurance):
Used for over 4000 years this powerful healing oil is mainly used
in treating anaemia. poor muscle tone, rheumatic pain, stiffness,
loss of appetite, colds, flu, Infections and viruses. A fresh, dry-woody,
warm, spicy scent it blends well with frankincense, sandalwood,
lavender, rosemary, marjoram, spices and florals.
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PEPPERMINT (stimulating):
Giving a hot-cold effect it is one of the most refreshing of oils
especially for treating sunburn try 4 drops peppermint to 6 drops
lavender In a healing bath. When Inhaled it helps all bronchial
conditions, headaches, fatigue stress and vertigo. A highly penetrating
grassy-minty scent It blends well with, benzoin, rosemary, lavender,
marjoram, lemon and eucalyptus. Add to your shampoo for great results.
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PETITGRAIN (antidepressant):
Used mostly in cologne this is a cheaper substitute for Neroli.
Excellent for hair combined with rosemary in hair tonics also used
in aromatic baths and body oils. A fresh-floral citrus scent and
a woody-herbaceous undertone, it blends well with rosemary, lavender,
geranium, bergamot, orange, clary sage, jasmine, benzoin and clove.
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PINE (stress reliever):
Widely used by the American Indians for healing and during their
ceremonies burnt as an offering, this oil is especially good for
the circulation, asthma, bronchitis, coughs and fatigue. The Native
Americans used it in their sweat lodges. A strong, sharp dry-balsamic
scent it blends well with cedarwood, rosemary, tea tree, sage, lavender,
juniper, lemon, eucalyptus and marjoram.
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ROSE (loving):
Traditionally associated with Venus the Goddess of Love, this is
a potent aphrodisiac. It Is rejuvenating, astringent and particularly
good for dry, sensitive and mature skin yet it can be used In every
recipe for all skin types. Its multiple effects make it a highly
valuable ingredient well worth Its imposing cost. Cleansing also
for the liver. It blends well with Jasmine, cassia, bergamot, lavender,
clary sage, sandalwood, patchouli, benzoin, chamomile and clove.
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ROSEMARY (hair): Used by the ancient Greeks it is beneficial
In the loss or thinning of hair, loss or change of hair colour,
dandruff and cellulite. Add to your shampoo or conditioner liberally.
Also effective in facial lotions, cleansing creams, body toners
and aromatic baths. A woodsy-herb-like scent It blends well with
lavender, white thyme, pine, basil, peppermint, cedarwood, petitgrain,
cinnamon and other spice oils.
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SAGE
TRUE (antiseptic): A Native American Indian herb of ancient
repute, it was believed to strengthen the senses and aid memory.
It has been used to treat respiratory infection and digestive complaints.
It contains an oestrogen-like active ingredient with a tautening
effect, making this oil ideal for aging skin. Great in shampoos
and hair oils it helps to eliminate functional disturbances. Its
scent is strong and spicy reminiscent of herbs and camphor. It blends
well with lavender, hyssop, lemon and other citrus oils.
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SANDALWOOD (self-expression):
One of the oldest known perfume materials as well as in building
temples In the East it has been in continuous use for over 4000
years. Traditionally used by men as an aphrodisiac its good for
all skin types, added to shampoos or rinses liberally, It grooms
dark hair and imparts silky shine. A deep soft, sweet-woody scent
it blends well with rose, clove, lavender, black pepper, bergamot,
geranium, benzoin, vetiver, patchouli, cassia, myrrh and jasmine.
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TARRAGON (hypnotic):
It has been used by the maharajas of India and in Persia as an appetite
stimulant it is excellent for nervous indigestion and PMT It has
a sweet-anisic, spicy-green scent and blends well with galbanum,
lavender, pine and basil.
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TANGERINE (calming):
In France it is regarded as a safe children's remedy for indigestion,
hiccoughs, etc., and also for the elderly since it helps strengthen
the digestive function and liver. Also recommended for pregnant
women for insomnia, nervous tension and restlessness. A soothing
and gentle stimulant, ideal for an oil burner or in a massage blend
it mixes well with other citrus oils especially neroli and spice
oils such as cinnamon and clove.
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TEA TREE (healing): One of the most important oils of our
time it has been used from time immemorial by the aborigines of
Australia. A powerful immune-stimulant it can treat any skin disorders
candida, herpes blisters, warts, acne, athlete's foot etc. A fresh
spicy-herbaceous scent it blends well with lavender, clary sage,
rosemary, pine, geranium, marjoram, and spice oils especially clove.
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THYME (stimulating):
Used throughout the Mediterranean region as a folk medicine for
millennia it is antiseptic and antibacterial, supports the circulatory
system, raises the blood pressure and inhibits infections, It can
be used in mouthwashes and added to toothpaste to care for the teeth
and gums. it Is also useful in shampoos to combat hair loss. A powerful
warm, spicy-herbaeceous scent It blends well with bergamot, lemon,
rosemary, lavender, marjoram and pine.
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VETIVER (the oil of tranquillity):
Excellent for use In a bath to combat stress as well as nervous
tension, depression and Insomnia. In massage for arthritis, muscular
aches and pains, rheumatism and sprains. A dark brown thick and
rich oil has an earthy woody scent with a sweet undertone, It blends
well with sandalwood, rose, jasmine, patchouli, lavender, clary
sage, cassia and ylang ylang.
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YARROW (antiseptic): Native to Eurasia, it can be used to
tone the skin and relieve high blood pressure and insomnia. It blends
well with cedarwood, pine, chamomile, valerian and vetiver.
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YLANG-YLANG (euphoric aphrodisiac): One of our favourite
oils the flowers are spread on the beds of newly wed couples In
the East. Used also by the Victorians as a hair ointment, the ancient
Greeks and Romans used It for their orgies. It is intensely sweet,
soft and floral with a slight spicy undertone. A rich and creamy,
intriguing perfume oil in its own right, Its very good for hair
growth, general skin care, frigidity, Impotence, Insomnia, nervous
tension, anger. It blends well with rose, jasmine, vetiver, bergamot,
cassia.
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NOTE: The information listed above is only partial and does
not represent the whole story For further reading please ask any
of our sales assistants to help you. We carry a wide range of books
in our shops about essential oils and related topics. Some suggestions
might be Aromatherapy Handbook for beauty hair and skin care by
Erich Keller and a must for reference The Encyclopaedia of Essential
oils by Julia Lawless.
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