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31. Eucalyptus Lemon
(Eucalyptus citriodora - Madagascar)
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Eucalyptus Lemon is an excellent choice to use for colds, sore throats and flu. Steam inhalations with lemon-scented eucalyptus help clear the sinuses and relieve headaches. A couple of drops of lemon-scented eucalyptus used in the bath, perhaps blended with lavender and rosemary, is refreshing and uplifting, good for athlete’s foot, herpes and dandruff, and makes an excellent insect repellent. It dispels fatigue and debility; it also clears the mind and can assist in making decisions. This eucalyptus is useful in meditations to keep the min clear and focused. |
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32. Fennel Sweet
(Foeniculum vulgare - France)
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Fennel sweet is one of the best detoxifying essential oils and is much used in lymphatic drainage massage. Its diuretic qualities help to rid the body of toxins, and it is a good urinary-tract antiseptic, excellent for alleviating flatulence and digestive problems. It can help to normalize and regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce the fluctuation of hormones during the menopause. Psychologically, fennel sweet is protecting, warming and grounding. A couple of drops rubbed between the palms and brushed over the aura can protect against psychic disturbance. |
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33. Fingerroot
(Boesengergia pandurata - Thailand)
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Fingerroot is native to Thailand. The essential oil distilled from rhizome of the plant. It has refreshing herbal scent similar to Ginger with hint of Lavender. In Thai tradition, this oil is very useful in many ways. It restore power and helps to relieve digestive problems such as diarrhoea, catarrh and boosting digestive systems. Rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and fatigue can be eased by hot compressed or massage using 1-2% diluted of this oil, also stimulate the liver to eliminate toxins. With lovely scent, this oil can be replacement of Ginger. Very useful oil. |
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34. Frankincense
(Boswellia carterii - Kenya)
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Frankincense helps to slow down breathing, producing feeling of calm. This tends to bring about an elevating and soothing effect on the mind. Its comforting and somewhat refreshing action is helpful for anxious and obsessional states linked to the past. Excellent effect on respiration: eases shortness of breath and useful to asthma sufferers. Gives new life to ageing skin and reputedly smooth out wrinkles. Its astringent properties may also help balance oily conditions. Found to be effective wounds, sores, ulcers, carbuncles and inflammation. |
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35. Geranium Egypt
(Pelargonium graveolens - Egypt)
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Geranium is a tonic to the nervous system, quells anxiety and depression and lifts the spirits. Put the mind back into balance and through its action on the adrenal cortex reduces stress. With its regulatory function on the hormonal system, this oil useful with pre-menstrual tension and menopausal problems such as depression, lack of vaginal secretion and heavy periods. Said to be helpful with inflammation and congestion of the breasts. Useful for all skin types since it balances sebum. Also good for sluggish, congested and oily skins – a good overall skin cleanser. |
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36. Geranium Bourbon
(Pelargonium graveolens - France)
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Geranium is a tonic to the nervous system, quells anxiety and depression and lifts the spirits. Put the mind back into balance and through its action on the adrenal cortex reduces stress. With its regulatory function on the hormonal system, this oil useful with pre-menstrual tension and menopausal problems such as depression, lack of vaginal secretion and heavy periods. Said to be helpful with inflammation and congestion of the breasts. Useful for all skin types since it balances sebum. Also good for sluggish, congested and oily skins – a good overall skin cleanser. |
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37. Geranium Rose
(Pelargonium roseum - France)
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Geranium is a tonic to the nervous system, quells anxiety and depression and lifts the spirits. Put the mind back into balance and through its action on the adrenal cortex reduces stress. With its regulatory function on the hormonal system, this oil useful with pre-menstrual tension and menopausal problems such as depression, lack of vaginal secretion and heavy periods. Said to be helpful with inflammation and congestion of the breasts. Useful for all skin types since it balances sebum. Also good for sluggish, congested and oily skins – a good overall skin cleanser. |
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38. Ginger
(Zingiber officinale - Indonesia)
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Ginger is warming and stimulates the circulation and digestion. It is excellent used in winter to warm the body and emotions. Its stimulant properties make ginger useful for poor digestion and flatulence. It is also good in massage when the muscles are tired and aching, particularly when they are cold and contracted. It is indicated for use in meditation when there is debility through nervous exhaustion. It warms and strengthens the emotions, increases determination and inspires initiative and action to carry plan through to their conclusion. |
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39. Grapefruit Rose
(Citrus paradisi - Australia)
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Grapefruit has an overall uplifting and reviving effect, making it valuable in states of stress. Well have a balancing action on the central nervous system since bears a reputation for stabilizing manic-depression. Has an ability to nourish the tissue cells and control liquid processes, could help with reducing cellulite, appears to have a soothing effect on the body since it is said to relieve migraine, pre-menstrual tension and uncomfortable feeling during pregnancy. It also seems to mitigate some of the effects of jet lag, i.e. headaches and tiredness. |
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40. Hyssop
(Hyssopus officinalis - England)
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Hyssop essential oil should only be used with great caution as it can be toxic to body. However, it does have some therapeutic applications. The oil can be used in burning or vaporising to disinfect rooms and protect from infection. Among the posible applications of Hyssop is in chest infections where there is thick mucus. Hyssop helps to fulidify the phlegm so that it can be expelled more easily. It is a cephalic oil and also has a tonic and stimulant effect on the respiratory system and the heart. Professionally advise preferred before using this oil. |
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