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Some Aromatherapy Oils and their therapeutic effects
How to Use Essential Oils The most effective ways to introduce essential oils into the body are: Skin Applications/Massage (M): For both the body and face, mix 6 drops of the essential oil to every 1 10ml of carrier oil. Infant 2 yrs to 5 yrs: Use 1 drop per 10ml Carrier Oil/Base Cream (face and body). Child 6 yrs to 12 yrs: Use 1 drop per 10ml Carrier Oil/Base Cream (face) Use 3 drops per 10ml Carrier Oil/Base Cream (body). Adult 13yrs and above: Use 2 drops per 10ml Carrier Oil/Base Cream (face). Use 6 drops per 10ml Carrier Oil/Base Cream (body). Bath (B): Add 6 drops of the essential oil to a warm full bath and soak for 15 minutes. Only use oils in the bath if specifically recommended on the label. Inhalation (I): Add 6 drops of the essential oil to 1 litre of steaming water. Cover the head with a towel and steam for 5 minutes, while inhaling vapours. Vapourisation (V): Add 6 drops of the essential oil to a vapouriser. Direct Application (D): Normally used only when instructed by a health care professional or where specifically recommended. Small localised area only. Compress (C) Add 6 drops to 1 litre of water, Place a soft cloth over the surface where the essential oil tends to float. Lightly squeeze out excess moisture and place on skin. It is advisable to use the appropriate water temperature for your specific problem: Cold Water: sprains,
bruises, headaches
Aromatherapy Oils ANISEED (Illicium verum seed) Not to be used during pregnancy. May irritate sensitive skin. Temporary relief of bronchial cough and congestion and relief of symptoms of colds and flu: (1) if coughing persists, consult your health care professional. Aids in digestion and assists in the treatment or prevention of flatulence: (M) massage in a clockwise direction, into the stomach area. If symptoms persist seek medical advice. Temporary relief of the pain of rheumatism and muscular aches: (M).
ARNICA (Arnica montana flower) Do not use during pregnancy without professional advice. For the treatment of BRUISES and relief of SPRAINS: massage directly, undiluted, into affected area. Repeat as often as required. Do not apply to broken skin.
AVOCADO (Persea gratissima fruit flesh) For the relief of symptoms of eczema and for treatment of the effects of psoriasis on the skin: apply direct, undiluted to the affected area. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a health care professional. For treatment of sunburn and minor burns: gently smooth onto the skin as often as required. A carrier oil for therapeutic massage and facial blends, for dry and mature skins.
BASIL (Ocimum basilicum herb top fl) Do not use during pregnancy. To help provide stamina and endurance: (V). For temporary relief of nausea: (M) stomach area. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. To help relieve stress, mild anxiety insomnia and nervous tension: (M).
BERGAMOT (Citrus aurantium var bergamia fruit peel) Do not use before exposure to UV light (sunlight & solariums.) Helps relieve mild anxiety, nervous tension and stress: (B,V). Treatment of boils, pimples, acne and relief of symptoms of cold sores: (D). Suitable for oily and combination skin types: (M,C).
BLACK PEPPER (Piper nigrum fruit) Temporary relief of the pain of arthritis and rheumatism: (M). Assists in the maintenance of peripheral circulation: (M). To assist in the treatment or prevention of flatulence: (M) into stomach area in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
CALENDULA (Calendula officinalis flower) A mild antiseptic assisting in the treatment of cuts (by keeping clean and fighting infection), minor burns, insect bites, nappy rash, cracked and rough skin: gently smooth undiluted into skin as often as required. A carrier oil for therapeutic facial and hand formulations.
CEDARWOOD (juniperus virginiana stem wood) Do not use during pregnancy. Temporary relief of bronchial cough, sinusitis and symptoms of catarrh: (1). If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. Treatment of dandruff: (M) with jojoba carrier oil firmly into hair and scalp. After a few minutes wash out with a mild shampoo. Relief of symptoms of eczema and the treatment of acne: (M) with jojoba carrier oil into affected area. Helps relieve stress and nervous tension (M,B,V).
CHAMOMILE 3% In Jojoba Oil (Matricaria recutita flower) Do not use if suffering from low blood pressure. For relief of premenstrual symptoms: massage undiluted. Use only as directed and consult your health care professional if pain or symptoms persist. For relief of headaches and to help relieve insomnia, nervous tension and stress: massage undiluted into forehead and temples. To relieve symptoms of eczema, dermatitis, and treatment of acne, boils and burns: (D).
ROMAN CHAMOMILE 3% in Jojoba Oil (Anthemis nobilis flower) Do not use if suffering from low blood pressure.: Temporary relief of headaches and to help relieve insomnia, stress, nervous tension and mild anxiety: massage undiluted into forehead and temples. Relief of symptoms of eczema and treatment of acne: (D).
CITRONELLA (Cymbopogon nardus leaf) May irritate sensitive skin. Temporary relief of symptoms of cold and flu: (I,V). As an antiseptic deodorant for areas with excessive perspiration: (M,B).
CLARY SAGE (Salvia sclarea herb top fl) Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use if suffering from epilepsy. Relief of muscular cramps, aches and pains: (M,C). Relief of premenstrual symptoms : (B,M) stomach area. Use only as directed and consult a health care professional if pain or symptoms persist. May cause drowsiness.
CLOVE BUD 25% in Jojoba oil (Syzygium aromaticurn flower bud) Temporary relief of pain of arthritis and rheumatism and relief of sprains and bruises. Massage with 16 drops in 10ml carrier oil into affected area. Treatment of acne and tinea: massage as above into affected area. If symptoms persist seek the advice of a health care professional. Temporary relief of symptoms of colds and flu: add 16 drops to 1 litre steaming water, cover the head and inhale the vapour.
CYPRESS (Cupressus semperivens twig leafy young) Do not use during pregnancy . Temporary relief from the discomfort of haemorrhoids: mix 6 drops cypress oil to 10ml hypericum oil: apply locally. If symptoms persist, consult a health care professional. To assist in the maintenance of peripheral circulation: (M). Temporary relief of muscular pains (M): affected area. Assists in the treatment of fluid retention: (M) firmly. if fluid retention persists, seek medical advice. Suitable as a cosmetic oil for oily skin: (C,M) with jojoba carrier oil.
EUCALYPTUS 25% in Jojoba Oil For the relief of sinusitis and the symptoms of mild upper respiratory tract infections. (I,M).
EVENING PRIMROSE (Oenothera biennis seed) For relief of premenstrual symptoms: take 2.5ml orally (half a 5ml spoon) twice daily. Use only as directed and consult a health care professional If pain or symptoms persist. Relief of symptoms of eczema and the effects of psoriasis on the skin: apply direct to the affected area and adults take 2.5ml orally (half a 5ml spoon) twice daily. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a health care professional. A carrier oil for therapeutic facial blends. Suitable for dry skin and helps clear blemishes: (D).
FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare seed) Do not use during pregnancy or by persons suffering epilepsy. may irritate sensitive skin. To aid in digestion, and to assist in the treatment or prevention of flatulence or nausea: (M) stomach area in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Assists in the treatment of FLUID RETENTION: (M) affected area. To assist in the treatment of bruises: (M).
FRANKINCENSE (Boswellia carterii stem gum) For temporary relief of bronchial cough, the symptoms associated with laryngitis, and the relief of the symptoms of catarrh, colds and flu: (1). If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. Suitable as a cosmetic oil for MATURE SKIN: (M). To aid meditation: (V).
GERANIUM (Pelargonium graveolens leaf) Assists in the treatment of fluid retention: (M,B). If fluid retention persists seek medical advice. Treatment of acne, dermatitis, bruises, and the relief of symptoms of eczema: (M) affected area. For the relief of premenstrual symptoms: (B,M) stomach area in a clockwise direction. Use only as directed and consult a health care professional If pain or symptoms persist. Suitable as a cosmetic oil to help normalise both dry and oily skin: (M,C).
GINGER (Zingiber officinale rhizome) To assist in digestion, for temporary relief of nausea, and the treatment or prevention of flatulence: (M) stomach area in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Temporary relief of the pain of arthritis and muscular aches: (M) affected area For temporary relief of symptoms of catarrh.
GRAPEFRUIT (Citrus X paradisi fruit peel) To assist in the treatment of fluid retention: (M) firmly into affected area. if fluid retention persists seek medical advice. For temporary relief of bronchial cough, and to help reduce the severity of symptoms of cold and flu. If coughing persists, consult your health care professional.
HYPERICUM (Hypericurn perforaturn herb top fl) Do not use before exposure to UV light (sunlight & solariums). To treat bruises, minor burns, rashes and cuts: (D) gently smooth into affected area as often as required. For temporary relief of the discomfort of haemorrhoids: mix 6 drops of cypress oil to 10ml of hypericurn oil, apply locally as a compress.
JASMINE 3% In Jojoba Oil (Jasminum Officinale flower) Do not use during pregnancy. To help relieve mild anxiety, nervous tension and stress: massage directly into skin or add 12 drops to bath water. Temporary relief of bronchial cough and the symptoms associated with laryngitis and catarrh : massage direct into upper chest and back. If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. Suitable as a cosmetic oil for dry, mature, sensitive or inflamed skin: (M,C,B).
JOJOBA (Simmondsia chinensis seed oil fixed) To relieve symptoms of eczema and to relieve the effects of psoriasis on the skin: (D), to affected area. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a health care professional. As a daily treatment to control DANDRUFF: massage firmly into hair and scalp, leave a few minutes, then wash hair with a mild shampoo.
JUNIPER BERRY (juniperus communis fruit) Not to be used during pregnancy or by people with kidney disease. For temporary relief of the pain of rheumatism or to assist in the treatment of fluid retention: (M) affected area. If fluid retention persists seek medical advice. To help relieve mild anxiety, stress and nervous tension: (B,M,V). Treatment of acne: (M) with jojoba carrier oil. Relief of symptoms of colds and flu: (1). Suitable as a cosmetic oily and combination complexions: (M,C).
LAVENDER (La vandula angustfolia flowering top) For temporary relief of headaches: massage directly (undiluted) into temples, forehead and back of neck or put 6 drops onto a cold moist flannel and place on forehead. To help relieve nervous tension, mild anxiety, stress and insomnia: (M,B,V). Temporary relief of bronchial coughs and the relief of symptoms of catarrh, colds and flu: (1). If coughing persists, consult your health care professional.
ALPINE LAVENDER (Lavendula angustfolia flowering top) Refer above to Lavender.
LEMON (Citrus limon fruit peel) Do not use before exposure to UV light (sunlight solariums). For temporary relief of bronchial cough and the relief of symptoms of colds and flu: (1). If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. To treat WARTS and CORNS: (D) up to 5 times daily. Treatment of acne and oily skin: (C,M) with jojoba carrier oil.
LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf) May irritate sensitive skin. To relieve muscular aches and pains: (M,C). Treatment of acne and oily skin: (C,M) with jojoba carrier oil. Treatment of tinea by topical application. (C,D) If symptoms persist, seek the advice of a health care professional.
LIME (Citrus aurantifolia fruit) For temporary relief of bronchial cough and the relief of symptoms of colds and flu: (1). If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. Treatment of acne and oily skin: (C,M) with jojoba carrier oil. To treat warts and corns: (D).
MANDARIN (Citrus nobilis fruit peel) To help relieve nervous tension, stress and insomnia: (M,B,V). To aid digestion and prevent flatulence: (M) stomach area in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, consult a health care professional. To treat acne: (M) with jojoba carrier oil.
MARJORAM (Origanum marjorana leaf) Do not use during pregnancy. Temporary relief of headaches and insomnia: (M) forehead, temples and back of neck. Keep away from eyes. Temporary relief of the pain of arthritis and muscular aches: (M,C). Assists in the maintenance of peripheral circulation: (M).
MYRRH (Commiphora molmol olco-gum-resin) Do not use during pregnancy. To treat fungal infections such as tinea: apply topically undiluted as required. For relief of symptoms of eczema: (M). For temporary relief of symptoms of catarrh bronchial cough: (1).
NEROLI 3% In Jojoba oil (Citrus aurantium flower) To help relieve insomnia, stress, nervous tension and for relief of premenstrual symptoms: massage directly into skin or add 12 drops to bath water. Use only as directed and consult a health care professional If pain or symptoms persist. A suitable cosmetic oil for mature and sensitive skin: (D).
ORANGE (citrus sinensis fruit peel) To help relieve nervous tension and stress: (V,M) For temporary relief of bronchial cough and the symptoms of colds and flu: (1). If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. A suitable cosmetic oil for oily skin: (M) with jojoba carrier oil.
PALMAROSA (Cymbopogon martinii leaf) To help relieve nervous tension and stress: (VB,M). To treat minor skin disorders such as acne and dermatitis: (M) with jojoba carrier oil.
PATCHOULI (Pogostemon cablin leaf) To treat acne, tinea by topical application, dry cracked skin and relief of symptoms of eczema: (M) into affected area. To help relieve nervous tension and stress: (M,V,B)
PEPPERMINT (Menta x piperita herb) Do not use during pregnancy For temporary relief of catarrh, sinusitis, bronchial cough and relief of symptoms of colds and flu: (A). If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. For temporary relief of nausea and to assist in the treatment of flatulence: (M) into stomach area in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
PETITGRAIN (Citrus aurantium ssp amara leaf and twig) To help relieve nervous tension and stress (M,V,B) To assist in the treatment of flatulence (M) into stomach area in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
PINE NEEDLE (Pinus sylvestris leaf) Do not use during pregnancy For temporary relief of BRONCHIAL cough 1 and sinusitis and to relieve the symptoms of catarrh and sore throat (1) If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. For the temporary relief of the pain of arthritis and w muscular aches and pains: (B,M,C)
ROSE 3% in Jojoba oil (Rosa damascena flower) For temporary relief of headaches and to help relieve insomnia, nervous tension and stress: add 12 drops to bath water or massage directly into forehead, temples and back of neck. To relieve symptoms of eczema: massage directly into affected area.
ROSE GERANIUM (Pelargonium graveolens var LHer leaf) To treat ACNE, bruises and to relieve symptoms of eczema: (M) with jojoba carrier oil. For relief of premenstrual symptoms: (M,V). Use only as directed and consult a health care professional If pain or symptoms persist.
ROSEMARY (Rosemarinus officinalis herb top fl) Do not use during pregnancy or by persons suffering epilepsy or high blood pressure. For temporary relief of headaches and to help relieve insomnia, stress and tension: (B,V,M) into forehead, back of neck and temples, taking care to avoid the eye area. To treat dandruff: massage 6 drops into wet hair and scalp with firm movements, leave a few minutes, then wash away with a mild shampoo. For the temporary relief of the pain of arthritis, rheumatism and muscular aches: (M,C). Assists in the maintenance of peripheral circulation: (M).
ROSEWOOD (Aniba rosaeodora wood) To help relieve stress and tension and for the temporary relief of headaches: (M,V,B) For the treatment of acne, dermatitis and for the general care of sensitive dry skin: (M) with apricot kernel carrier oil.
SANDALWOOD (Santalum album stem wood and root wood) To help relieve insomnia, nervous tension and stress: (B,M) back of neck, temples and forehead. For the temporary relief of bronchial cough and sore throat and relief of symptoms of catarrh and laryngitis; (1), If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. Treatment of acne, chapped and dry skin and shaving rash: (M).
SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata leaf) For temporary relief of nausea, and to assist in the treatment of flatulence: (M) stomach area in a clockwise direction If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
TANGERINE (Citrus nobilis fruit peel) To help relieve stress, nervous tension and insomnia: (M,V,B) To assist in digestion, (M) into stomach in a clockwise direction. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
TEA TREE - 25% in Jojoba oil (Melaleuca alternifolia leaf) For the treatment of minor cuts, abrasions, stings and bites (D). For the relief of sinusitis and symptoms of mild upper respiratory tract infections: (I,M)
THYME (Thymus vulgaris herb) Amid in cases of high blood pressure, epilepsy and pregnancy Temporary relief of bronchial cough and sore throat and the symptoms associated with laryngitis: (1). If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. For relief of symptoms of dermatitis and eczema: (M) with jojoba carrier oil.
VETIVER (Vetiveria zizanoides root wood) Temporary relief of headaches and to help relieve insomnia, nervous tension and stress: (M,B,V)
YLANG YLANG (Cananga odorata ssp genuina flower) With caution as excess can cause headaches and nausea Helps relieve nervous tension, stress, mild anxiety and insomnia: (M,V,B). Assists in the treatment of FLATULENCE: (M) in a clockwise direction into stomach area. If symptoms persist consult a health care professional. One of nature's most popular perfumes.
General Cautions Essential
Oils should not be taken orally unless under the guidance of a
Health Care Professional.
Aromatherapy Reference Chart For optimum benefit from aromatherapy, use
a blend of essential oils or alternate the Before using any essential oil, carefully read the directions on each individual bottle.
ACNE (M,B,I): Cedarwood, clove, geranium, lemongrass, juniper berry, palmarosa, rose geranium, rosewood, sandalwood; (D): Bergamot, chamomile, roman chamomile, lavender, tea tree. ANXIETY (M,B,V): for relief of mild anxiety: Basil, bergamot, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, ylang ylang. ARTHRITIS (M,B,C): for temporary relief of pain: Black pepper, ginger, juniper berry, marjoram, pine, rosemary.. BRONCHIAL COUGH (M,I,V): for temporary relief: Aniseed, cedarwood, frankincense, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lime, myrrh, peppermint, pine, sandalwood, thyme. If coughing persists, consult your health care professional. BRUISES (M,C): Arnica, clove, fennel, geranium, hypericum, rose, geranium. CATARRH (M,I,V): for relief of symptoms: Cedarwood, frankincense, ginger, lavender, peppermint, pine, sandalwood, thyme. COLD & FLU (M,I,V): for temporary relief of symptoms: Aniseed, basil, citronella, eucalyptus, frankincense, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, myrrh, orange, peppermint, pine, tea tree, thyme. COLD SORES (D): for relief of symptoms: Bergamot, lavender, tea tree. CORNS (D): Lemon. CRADLE CAP (D): Avocado, jojoba. CUTS, MINOR BURNS & ABRASIONS (M,D,C): Calendula, chamomile, roman chamomile, lavender, tea tree. DANDRUFF (M): Cedarwood, jojoba, rosemary. DERMATITIS (M, B, C): Chamomile, geranium, lavender, palmarosa, rosewood. ECZEMA (M,B): for the temporary relief of symptoms: Avocado, cedarwood, chamomile, roman camomile, evening primrose, geranium, jojoba, lavender, myrrh, patchouli, rose, rose geranium, rosemary, thyme. FLATULENCE (M): to assist in the treatment or prevention: Aniseed, basil, black pepper, fennel, ginger, petitgrain, peppermint, spearmint, ylang ylang. if symptoms persist, seek medical advice. FLUID RETENTION (M,B): to assist in the treatment: Cypress, fennel, geranium, grapefruit, Juniper. If fluid retention persists, seek medical advice. HEADACHES (M,V,C): for temporary relief: Chamomile, roman chamomile, lavender, marjoram, rose, rosewood, vetiver. HAEMORRHOIDS (M): for temporary relief of discomfort by topical application: Cypress, hypericum. INSECT BITES (D): Chamomile, lavender, tea tree. INSOMNIA (M,B,V): for relief: Basil, chamomile, roman chamomile. lavender, mandarin, neroli, rose, sandalwood, tangerine, vetiver, ylang ylang. LARYNGITIS (I): for the symptoms associated with: Lavender, sandalwood, thyme. MUSCULAR ACHES & PAINS (M,B,C): for temporary relief: Aniseed, clary sage, cypress, ginger, lavender, lemongrass, marjoram, pine, rosemary. NAUSEA (M,V): for temporary relief: Basil, fennel, ginger, peppermint, spearmint. If symptoms persist seek medical advice. NERVOUS TENSION & STRESS (M,B,V): to help relieve: Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, roman chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, jasmine, lavender, mandarin, neroli, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, tangerine, vetiver, ylang ylang. PERIPHERAL CIRCULATION (M,B): to assist in the maintenance: Black pepper, cypress, ginger, marjoram, rosemary. PRE-MENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS (M,B,V): for relief: Chamomile, clary sage, evening primrose, geranium, neroli, rose geranium. Use only as directed and consult a health care professional If pain or symptoms persist. PSORIASIS (M,B): for relief of the effects of psoriasis on the skin: Avocado, evening primrose, jojoba, lavender. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a health care professional. RHEUMATISM (M,B,C): for temporary relief of pain: Black pepper, clove bud, ginger, juniper, lavender, marjoram, pine, rosemary. SINUSITIS (I): for relief of: Cedarwood, eucalyptus, peppermint, pine needle, tea tree.
SKIN CARE: Congested (M,B,C): Geranium, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary. Dry & Sensitive (M,B): Avocado, evening primrose, geranium, jasmine, jojoba, neroli, rose, rose hip, rosewood, sandalwood. Inflamed (M,B,C): Calendula, chamomile, roman chamomile, jasmine, lavender, myrrh, patchouli. Mature (M,B): Avocado, frankincense, jasmine, lavender. Oily (M,B,C): Bergamot, cedarwood, cypress, geranium, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, rosemary, tea tree, ylang ylang. SUNBURN (M,B): Avocado, chamomile, roman chamomile, lavender. TINEA: for treatment by topical application.. Clove, myrrh, patchouli. If symptoms persist seek the advice of a health care professional. WARTS (D): Lemon.
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