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21. Cardamom
(Elettaria cardamomum - Indonesia)
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Cardamom is one of the best tonic essential oils. As well as having a general overall tonic effect on the body, it is a good tonic of the nerves and the subtle energies. Cardamom is indicated for both digestive and respiratory problems such as chronic, bronchitis, flatulence and colic. Psychologically, cardamom is uplifting and good for nervous exhaustion, depression of the lethargic type and mental fatigue. It fortifies those who feel over-burdened with cares, worries and responsibilities; lifts the spirits; and inspires courage and fortitude. |
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22. Carrot seed
(Daucus carota - France)
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Carrot Seed oil is an excellent purifier of the body and skin. It improves the complexion due to its strengthening effect on red blood cells, adding tone and elasticity to the skin. Apparently, gives a more youthful appearance and said to remove age spots. A panacea for premature ageing and keeping wrinkles at bay ? perhaps due to its formative action on epidermal cells. This may also help scarring. Also said to alleviate other problems such as weeping sores and ulcers, boils, eczema. Generally healing to inflamed wounds as well as dry and hard skin. |
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23. Cedarwood
(Cedarus atlantica - Morocco)
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Cedarwood is fortifying, calming and opening. It is the first choice for men’s skin and hair-care products. It improves oily skin, acne and dandruff. It is also good for treating urinary-tract infections, coughs and chronic bronchitis. Psychologically, cedarwood reduces fear and helps you discover inner strength and courage. It is good for calming nervous tension and stress. Cedarwood is good in meditations and especially helps to instill confidence. It is a good general tonic for strengthening subtle energies. Cedarwood must be avoided to use during pregnancy. |
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24. Cinnamon Bark
(Cinnamomum burmani - Indonesia)
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Cinnamon is excellent in burning to ward off colds, flu and all other airborne infections and contagious diseases. Blended carefully into massage oil, cinnamon is good for digestive complaints and helps a sluggish digestion, flatulence and intestinal infection. Psychologically, cinnamon is fortifying and reviving. It is indicated for general nervous debility and for older people during winter to warm both mind and body. Cinnamon restores a zest for life and inspires courage. Overall, cinnamon is warming, invigorating, restorative and uplifting. |
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25. Cinnamon Leaf
(Cinnamomum burmani - Indonesia)
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Cinnamon is excellent in burning to ward off colds, flu and all other airborne infections and contagious diseases. Blended carefully into massage oil, cinnamon is good for digestive complaints and helps a sluggish digestion, flatulence and intestinal infection. Psychologically, cinnamon is fortifying and reviving. It is indicated for general nervous debility and for older people during winter to warm both mind and body. Cinnamon restores a zest for life and inspires courage. Overall, cinnamon is warming, invigorating, restorative and uplifting. |
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26. Cistus Abs. 75%
(Cistus ladaniferus - Spain)
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Extracted from the leaves & flowers, the absolute is dark, thick with pleasant sweet, dry and herbaceous aroma, blend with Rosehip and Jojoba oil as skin care bath and body oil for firming, anti-aging and rejuvenating, healing the wounds and fade scarrs, can be used to treat many skin disorders such as eczema, inflamed skin, infected. Also suitable for meditation. The pure absolute is very thick, for easily used, we blend 75% Cistus with 25% Rosemary Verbenone because the scent is similar and therapeutic benefits of both oils can be combined effectively.
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27. Citronella
(Cymbopogon nardus - Thailand)
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Citronella essential oil is obtained from a scented grass similar to lemongrass that grows and cultivated in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia. It is usually a pale yellow to yellowish-brown with a powerful lemony scent. It can be used in a massage oil for rheumatism and is most widespread use as an insect repellent as well as the manufacture of soap, household disinfectants. Some untrustable essential oil supplier use this oil to adulterate more expensive essential oils such as Melissa. Buyers should buy expensive oils from reliable supplier to avoid this problem. |
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28. Clary Sage
(Salvia sclarea - France)
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Clary Sage is a good tonic for the womb and particularly helpful with uterine problems. A hormone balancer thereby regulation scanty periods, easing pre-menstrual tension and painful cramps in the lower back by helping with muscle to unwind. Seems to have a good reputation with sexual problems by controlling underlying stress and exerts a positive effect on male and female fertility. Appears to possess some cell regenerating properties especially with scalp problems, encouraging hair growth and may clear greasy hair and dandruff. |
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29. Clove Bud
(Eugenia caryophyllus - Indonesia)
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Clove bud is the first choice as first aid for toothache. A couple of drops of clove essential oil on a cotton wool bud, applied to the aching tooth, has a slight anesthetic affect, relieving pain for a few hours. If the pain is caused by a lost filling, a piece of cotton wool soaked in clove oil and inserted into the cavity will have the same analgesic, anesthetic effect. It strong antiseptic properties make clove good at preventing colds and influenza. Overall, clove is pain-relieving, comforting and revitalizing. Psychologically, clove is both restorative and stimulating. |
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30. Cypress French
(Cupressus sempervirens - France)
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Cypress acts as a tonic to the circulatory system and also of use where there is excess heat. Its tonic effect on the liver helps to maintain the regular composition of the blood. Generally has proven helpful with the reproductive system, particularly menstrual problems such as pre-menstrual tension and the difficult side effects of the menopause, hormone imbalance and irritability. An antispasmodic action can help coughs associated with influenza, whooping cough and asthma. Good for using as the anti-cellulite blends for the body care products. |
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