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1. Orange Sweet
(Citrus sinensis - Brazil)
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Orange has a very calming action on the stomach especially in nervous states, quells the proverbial butterflies. It also stimulates bile and could help digestion of fats. Aids absorption of Vitamin C, which action could ward off viral infections, seems to have a good effect on colds and fever conditions by bringing down temperature. Helps with the formation of collagen, vital for growth and repair of body tissues, and together with its relaxing nature seems to be an effective palliative with painful. Its relaxing nature could be beneficial to insomnia. |
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2. Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus globulus - China)
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Eucalyptus apparently useful for skin eruption like herpes and good for burns, preventing bacterial growth and subsequent pus formation, aiding construction of new tissue, has a cooling effect upon the emotions, also clears the head, aids concentration and strengthens the nervous system. Its antiviral action works well on the respiratory tract, soothing inflammation and easing mucus, particularly well for influenza, throat infection, coughs, catarrhal conditions and sinusitis. Clear the head due to stuffiness from colds fever. Blend well with Lavender and Lemongrass. |
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3. Pinewood
(Pinus palustris - China)
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Pinewood is and excellent expectorant and is especially indicated for pulmonary complaints. It is among the best choices to clear phlegm from the lungs and is good for sinusitis and all bronchial conditions. It is a tonic of the lungs, kidneys and nervous system. Its clear, piercing action also makes pinewood helpful in relieving fatigue and nervous exhaustion. Its stimulating and analgesic properties make pine a good choice to use in compresses and massage after over-exertion and sports injuries. Overall, pinewood is warming, reviving and cleansing. |
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4. Anise Star
(Illicium verum - China)
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Anise Star is native to China, Vietnam and Thailand. This colourless to pale yellow with spicy-sweet oil is well known for its effect on the digestive system. Maybe helpful with colic and flatulence. It has been used as a stimulant in cardiac fatigue though at the same time could ease palpitations. It is a general tonic to the circulatory system and respiratory tract. It has a good effect on asthma and breathing difficulties. With stimulating and warming properties, it can be help with colds. This oil blend well with Fennel, Orange Mandarin, Petitgrain and Rosewood. |
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5. 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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6. Bay West Indian
(Pimenta racemosa - India)
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Bay is one of the best essential oils to use as a hair tonic. Bay stimulates the scalp, helps to eliminate and prevent dandruff, and restores body and tone to oily and damaged, lifeless hair. Bay gives an interesting, masculine fragrance to massage oils and is good for general body aches and pains. It is used in steam inhalations because it is and effective antiseptic for the respiratory system. Psychologically, there are no particular indications for bay, although its masculine fragrance is often well suited to those who dislike the sweeter smelling essential oils. |
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7. 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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8. Lime
(Citrus aurantifolia - Australia)
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Lime has a similar action to the other citrus essential oils, and is therefore useful for lymphatic drainage massage, oily skin and acne. It has antiseptic, anti-viral, astringent, bactericide, febrifuge and tonic properties. Lime is also a good digestive tonic. Psychologically, lime is refreshing and uplifting, helping to relieve fatigue, apathy and depression. It adds an interesting note to mood perfumes and massage oils. Do not use if you have very sensitive skin or before exposure to sunlight. Blend well with other citruses, lavender, geranium, rosemary and cypress. |
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9. May Chang
(Litsea cubeba - China)
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May Chang or called "Litsea Cubeba" is native to China. The lemon-scented oil is extracted from the fruits and very rich in citral with some linalol. Litsea cubeba is valuable in skin care as it is non-irritant, very antiseptic and effective in treating oily skin, acne and spots with no risk of phtosensitivity, it's widely used as a replacement of citrus oils in facial application. It reduces excessive perspiration and it's refreshing scent can be used as a very good deodorant. Being antiseptic and deodorising, May Chang is very suitable to use as an air-refreshener. |
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10. Niaouli
(Melaleuca viridiflora - Madagascar)
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Niaouli is a relative of Tea Tree. It has a gentler, less effective action, but is well tolerated by the skin, making it valuable in a local wash for cleaning wounds. Its vulnerary and antiseptic properties help the wound heal cleanly and quickly. Its gentle action also makes niaouli good for treating urinary-tract infections, thrush and cystitis. Niaouli is good in steam inhalations and baths for coughs, colds, flu, sinusitis and bronchitis. Psychologically, niaouli has powerful stimulant, vaporized in a burner it will help keep the mind clear and alert. |
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