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Make
Aroma Sense of those Essential Oils!
Can't
tell Sweet Basil from Thyme or Majoram? Not sure
if the essential oil you like is suitable for
your skin? Browse through our list of some commonly
used essential oils here and learn more on the
therapeutic properties of these herbs, spices
and plant oils. This list is by no means exhaustive,
however, we believe it'll help you make aroma
sense of most common essential oils.
If
you'd like to purchase some of these essential
oils for your own use at home, hop over to our
Spa Gifts Aromatherapy page for a look at the
massage and essential oils, and incense products
available.
In alphabetical order:
A~E,
F~N,
O~Z |
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Aniseed
(Star Anise): |
Used
as an aid to digestive problems, such as cramping
or indigestion. |
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Anise:
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Cheering,
sense enhancing, mildly euphoric. Aids relaxation
and emotional balance. |
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Avocado: |
An
aid to skin moisturizing. |
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Basil: |
Invigorates
body and spirit: helps refresh the mind allowing
concentration, especially when tired. A good nerve
tonic after a stressful day. Caution:
can irritate sensitive skin, avoid during pregnancy.
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Bay
Leaf
(Laurel, Sweet Bay): |
Uplifting.
A good scalp and hair tonic, and for Respiratory
disorders and depression. Can be stimulating to
the memory. |
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Bergamot: |
Relaxes
and refreshes and is good for confidence building.
Uplifts the spirit and emotions with its delicious
fresh and invigorating citrus fragrance. Astringent,
antimicrobial and antiseptic, useful for oily
and blemished skin. |
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Black
Pepper: |
Stimulates
and tones. Warming oil during the cold winter
season. Ideal for massaging on abdomen and muscles.
Use in pre-sports or dance rub to help maintain
suppleness. |
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Calendula |
Good
for skin infections, wounds, rashes, bites and
inflammations. |
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Caraway:
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Helps
circulation and intestinal problems. Good for
the skin and decreases bruising. |
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Cardamom: |
This
sweet-smelling spice can be used to aid digestion
and makes an excellent bath oil as a tonic which
refreshes and invigorates. |
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Carrot:
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Considered
to be particularly beneficial for dry, mature
skin-types and can help to restore elasticity
to the skin. |
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Cedarwood:
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Used
as an expectorant to help clear the breathing
passages of mucus. Repels insects. |
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Celery:
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A
sweet spicy aroma. It may stimulate milk flow,
balance hormones, relieve liver and elimination
system problems. |
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Chamomile
Roman: |
Strong
soothing effect on mind and body. Excellent for
protecting dry skin. Caution:
Can irritate sensitive skin, avoid during first
trimester of pregnancy. |
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Champaca: |
For
mental clarity and alertness, it also has euphoric
and calming properties. |
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Cinnamon:
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Warms
and stimulates. A strong antiseptic, it has a
cleansing effect. Used as a comforting oil during
the cold season. Caution:
Stimulates contraction, to be avoided during pregnancy.
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Citronella:
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Light,
fresh and uplifting oil, it is a natural deodoriser,
and is useful as an insect repellent. |
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Clary
Sage: |
An
anti-inflammatory and antiseptic that soothes,
relaxes and warms the body, and uplifts the spirit.
Contains a hormone-like compound similar to oestrogen
that regulates hormonal balance. Useful for oily
hair and skin, dandruff and treating wrinkles
and menstrual tension. Caution:
Avoid during pregnancy. Clary Sage is highly sedative
- do not use before driving or other activities
requiring a high level of focus and concentration
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Clove:
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An
antiseptic and stimulating oil useful in mouthwash
and gargle. Comforting rubbed onto gums, traditionally
used to relieve toothache.
Caution: Avoid in pregnancy, can irritate sensitive
skin. DO NOT use on children below 5 years old.
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Coriander:
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Relieves
stiffness and muscle ache. In the bath it is refreshing
and stimulating. |
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Cumin:
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For
those suffering from mental or physical exhaustion.
Could stimulate the metabolism of those who are
obese and/or have excessive fluid. |
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Cypress: |
Refreshes,
restores and tones. An astringent oil useful for
oily and blemished skin. Massage on abdomen during
menstruation and where there is cellulite. Good
menopausal oil. Natural deodorant. |
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Eucalyptus:
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Powerful
antiseptic, widely used in baths and massage during
the cold season. Blend oil in chest rubs and use
in a vaporiser to keep air germ free in sick room.
Caution: Avoid in pregnancy,
and if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.
Can irritate sensitive skin, so use no more than
a few days at a time.
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Evening
Primrose: |
Excellent
to combat dry, devitalised skin and eczema. Used
by PMT sufferers to ease the symptoms. |
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