136. Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis - Nepal)

Wild Mint has a dual action by cooling when hot and warming when cold. This makes it a good remedy for colds by halting mucus and fevers and encouraging perspiration, useful in respiratory disorders generally as well as dry coughs and sinus congestion. It has a relaxing and slightly anesthetic effect on stomach muscles, may be helpful for kidney and liver disorders. Its cooling nature seems to relieve states of anger and nervous trembling, excellent for mental fatigue and depression. Blend well with Cypress, Lavender, Marjoram and Rosemary.

137. Citronella Ceylon (Cymbopogon nardus - Sri Lanka)

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. This oil is blend well with Lemongrass and Eucalyptus to make the mixed scent softer for making insect repellent room spray. This nardus Citronella has less stong but soft lemony characteristic.

138. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus - China)

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, 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.

139. Orange Sweet (Citrus sinensis - Brazil)

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.