Aromatherapy Guide to Essential Oils - Simplers Botanicals

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14 lEmon Citrus x limon ! Light, clean, familiar citrus scent. Refreshing, uplifting, mental stimulant; cleansing and astringent treatment for oily skin, strengthens capillaries and may help correct varicose veins. BCDIM lEmonGrass Cymbopogon citratus ! Pungent, lemony scent with an earthy undertone. Uplifting, astringent, antibacterial, antiviral. Stimulating hair treatment, good room deodorizer and insect deterrent. May cause skin irritations in high concentrations. BCDIMS lEmon vErBEna Lippia citriodora ! Used to relieve anxiety, insomnia and nervous tension as well as cramps, indigestion and liver congestion. True, unadulterated lemon verbena is a rare find. CDIMP limE, swEEt Citrus x aurantifolia ! Bittersweet citrus, interesting fragrance addition, sedative. Relieves stress and anxiety and aids digestion. CDIMP lindEn Blossom co2 Tilia cordata Sweet, airy, honey-like fragrance that soothes anxiety and loneliness. Sedative that eases cold and flu symptoms. Used in facial blends to tone capillaries and improve the complexion. A beautiful floral top note for perfumery that blends well with citrus, floral and wood oils. BCDIMPS mandarin Citrus reticulata variety mandarin ! A light, orange-like oil with a sweet, almost floral fragrance. Calming and soothing for children. Use as a sedative, relaxing massage and for digestive spasms. Also used to treat asthma. BCDIMP marJoram, swEEt Origanum majorana Tranquilizing, cool-woody, herbal aroma addresses digestive, cardiovascular and nervous system stresses; respiratory disinfectant. Use in massage for headache and muscle pain, menstrual cramps, and as an anaphrodisiac. BCDIM mElissa Melissa officinalis Commonly known as Lemon Balm. Complex, tart lemon aroma with soothing, uplifting properties. Calming in times of emotional shock and grief; also sedative, antidepressant, strong antiviral, (commonly used for herpes) heart tonic. Blends well with floral and citrus oils, lavender, geranium, rose. BCDIMP mimosa aBsolutE Acacia decurrens variety dealbata Used in perfumery, mimosa has a sweet, heady strong floral scent that must be experienced. Use a tiny amount in warm water as an exotic facial wash. Diluted for pourability in 50% organic jojoba oil. MP muGwort Artemisia herba alba Also known as armoise. Pungent, potent sage-like aroma. May be used for respiratory infection and to break up mucous; antiviral, vulnerary, skin cell regenerative. Light-headedness may result from excessive inhalation. Use in moderation for external use only. Contains the toxic ketone thujone. BCMS
myrrh co2 Commiphora myrrha A thick, resinous oil with a rich, heavy aroma. Mature skin, dry scalp; an emollient for chapped skin and open wounds. Anti-inflammatory, astringent, gentle expectorant. Blends well with frankincense, juniper, mandarin, geranium, mints, spices, lavender. BCDIMSP myrtlE, GrEEn Myrtus communis Fresh, camphorous scent somewhat like eucalyptus. Gentle, antiseptic, relaxing expectorant, hypotensive. Oily skin, acne, open pores. Blends well with lavender, clary, ginger. BCDIMS nEroli Citrus aurantium True orange blossom is a rich yet delicate warm floral with deeply soothing effects. Tonifying for most skin types, but especially mature skin lacking vitality and suppleness. Specific for depression, anxiety, insomnia, PMS. Aphrodisiac, sedative; especially nice during pregnancy. Blends well with many oils, including chamomiles, jasmine, ylang, rose, geranium, woods and citrus. BCDIMSP niaouli (mQv) Melaleuca quinquinerva viridiflora Sister to tea tree and cajeput with a ‘stinky’ medicinal odor. Used similarly for broad antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic actions. Helpful for calming skin or respiratory allergies; Known to protect skin from burns due to radiation therapy. Combines with eucalyptus, rosemary, needle oils. BCDIMP nutmEG co2 Myristica fragrans Warm, spicy and sensual. Stimulant, antirheumatic, muscular tonic. Nice in exotic perfumes and culinary sweets. BCDIMP oaKmoss aBsolutE Evernia prunastri Deep, tenacious ‘green’ scent used in perfumery for its fixative properties. MP oranGE, swEEt Citrus sinensis ! Sweet citrus with calming, sedative effects. Oily skin, water retention, eases digestion, stress and anxiety. BCDIMS orEGano Origanum vulgare Spicy-herbaceous odor reminiscent of the warm Mediterranean sun. Strongly antiseptic, anti-infectious, stimulating, strengthening. Skin irritant; best used highly diluted. DI palmarosa Cymbopogon martinii Sweet, soothing, rosy-floral fragrance. Balancing and regenerative for dry, mature, cracked or chapped skin. Antiviral, broadly antiseptic, antifungal. Blends well with geranium, cedarwood, petitgrain, florals. BCDIMS patchouli Pogostemon cablin A dark, viscous oil with a distinctive, earthy-sweet fragrance. Warming and calming; specific for mature skin, oily skin and hair, acne, cracked and chapped skin. Aphrodisiac, antidepressant, Avoid in pregnancy or epilepsy antifungal, anti-inflammatory. Blends well with Use in moderation and highly diluted; jasmine, neroli, rose, wood oils. BCDIMSP may be a potential skin irritant ! May be photosensitizing 15
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