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31. Tangerine
(Citrus reticulata var. tangerine - South Africa)
Tangerine essential oil has a very delicated aroma, true to the scent of the fruit rind, and is golden yellow color with sweet and fruity aroma. A major application of this oil is in treating digestive problems, as it has a tonic and stimulant effect on both the stomach and liver. Its effect on the intestines is calming and even more effective when combined with other citrus oils such as Lemon. For skin care, it's one of the safest essential oil that is very gentle and excellent component of massage oils for the prevention of stretch-marks. |
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32. Tea Tree
(Melaleuca alternifolia - Australia)
Tea Tree is the most medicinal of the essential oils, with powerful anti-microbial activity against all three of the infectious organisms: bacteria, viruses and fungi. When diffused in an oil burner, tea tree is particularly helpful in preventing the spread of air-borne infections. Together with its powerful immuno-stimulant properties, it is a real ally in combating many illnesses and ailments. Overall, it is penetrating, medicinal and stimulating. Psychologically, it invigorates mind, body and spirit; inspires confidence; Tea Tree also strengthens subtle energies. |
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33. Turmeric Root
(Curcuma longa - Indonesia)
Turmeric has been known for thousands of years for its valuable health properties. The oil extracted from fresh rhizomes of this plant has a golden color and is high in sesquiterpene hydrocarbon alpha-curcumene, making it powerful anti-inflammatory. It's useful for treating arthritis and joint care, relieving muscle pain, preventing hair loss, particularly pattern baldness. Turmeric and its oil are now known to have anti-cancer properties and improve overall health. It's one of the best oils for skincare, promoting healthy and youthful skin. |
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34. Valerian Root 10%
(Valeriana officinalis - Nepal)
Valerian, highly esteemed since medieval times, was once referred to as "all heal". It has been used for a variety of complaints, especially where there is nervous tension or restlessness, such as insomnia, migraines, dysmenorrhea, intestinal colic, rheumatism, and as a pain reliever. It has the ability to relax the central nervous system and smooth muscle groups. It has been used as a sleeping aid for hundreds of years, particularly when there is excitation or difficulty falling asleep due to nervousness. |
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35. Wintergreen
(Gaultheria procumbens - Nepal)
Wintergreen oil extracted from the leaves. It has sweet minty aroma, very similar to Peppermint Oil and has wide variety of uses in aromatherapy and body products for its energizing and immune enhancing properties since it lowers inflammation and reduces pain. Diluted wintergreen oil can be applied topically or diffused via a vaporizer. It's popularly used for treating or relieving certain health conditions. It's most renowned as a pain reliever for muscular problems. In fact, it is usually added to liniments and topical pain relievers. |
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36. Balsum Peru
(Myroxylon balsamum var. pererae - El Salvador)
Balsam Peru is a very viscous, dark brown, liquid. It can be used as replacement of expensive extract such as Vanilla. It has rich sweet balsamic bouquet, spicy-vanilla like undertone with excellent tenacity, balsamic hint of labdanum. It is also used as a vanilla extender in natural perfumery without overpowering a blend. Blends well with patchouli, sandalwood, labdanum, ylang ylang and tuberose, lending a light floral dry out aroma. Traditionally, Peru Balsam has been used for treatment of wounds and skin issues as well as scabies and respiratory issues. |
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37. Benzoin Siam 50%
(Styrax tonkinensis - Thailand)
Benzoin is derived from a tree which grows in Thailand. The pure Benzoin is thick semi-solid resin, dark brown color with sweet, vanilla-like odour. Normally Benzoin dissolved in ethyl glycol or alcohol but we have some special technique to blend with Lavender essential oil and remove some resins out of the oil, the result is clear brown oil with sweet, vanilla-like and floral tone oil. Very easy to use. The oil is soothing and stimulating, it helpful for colds, flu, coughs and sore throats. It's excellent to relief depression and anxious when combines with rose oil. |
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38. Bergamot
(Citrus bergamia - Italy)
Bergamot essential oil has a delightlyfully fresh, citrussy aroma, which is almost universally liked. This oil is valuable in treating urinary tract infection, depression and anxiety, and used in skin care. It can be added to the bath, and used as a local wash, it relief of vaginal itching and mild discharges. Psychologically, Bergamot is uplifting, clearing and relaxing oil, it can be used in massage oil for tense, anxious or depressed peoples. It can be used in facial massage oil, cream or lotions for treating acne, oily skin and all infected skin conditions. |
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39. Blackpepper
(Piper nigrum - Indonesia)
Blackpepper has been used in the East for medicinal and culinary purpose. It gives tone to skeletal muscles. Dilation of the local blood vessels makes it useful for muscular aches and pains, tired and aching limbs and muscular stiffness. Good oil to use before excessive exertion like sport. Also helpful with rheumatoid arthritis and temporary paralysis of the limbs, it also has a beneficial effect on respiratory illnesses, particularly where there is a feeling of cold. Yet can bring down high temperatures in very small amounts. Good for anti-cellulite. |
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40. Cananga
(Cananga odorata macrophylla - Indonesia)
Cananga is excellent for excitable conditions regulating adrenaline flow and relaxing the nervous system, resulting in a feeling of joy, well ease feelings of anger, anxiety, shock, panic and fear. Its reputed ability to balance the hormones makes it valuable for problems associated with the reproductive system. Principally, a tonic to the womb and could well be helpful after a caesarian birth instilling a feeling of warmth and togetherness. Also said to keep the breasts firm, has a tonic and stimulating effect on the scalp promoting a more luxurious hair growth. |
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41. Celery Seed
(Apium graveolens - India)
Celery Seed oil is valuable in aromatherapy purpose. It helps to reduce blood pressure, remove excessive fluid from the body, prevent or relieve intestinal gas and treat insomnia. It is used for blood purification and as a cure for gallstones and kidney stones. It alleviates arthritic pain, treats rheumatic conditions, and can be used to treat gout. Celery extracts have been studied for the development of nutraceuticals-specifically their antioxidant properties, and their ability to regulate blood sugar and to prevent the aggregation of platelets in the blood. |
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42. Cinnamon Leaf
(Cinnamomum zeylanicum - Madagascar)
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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43. Coriander
(Coriandrum sativum - India)
Coriander is a plant that grows wild or cultivated in North Africa and Russia, the essential oil extracted from seeds that have different aroma from the leaves. It is colorless or pale yellow with very pleasant, fresh and spicy with sweet musky-woody odour. The oil stimulates and aids digestion, it has been used in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. It's also good for gout, muscular aches, poor circulation and fluid retention with gently warming and comforting. The Coriander Oil from India has more herbal and spice scent than another one from Egypt. |
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44. Cypress French
(Cupressus sempervirens - France)
Cypress acts as a tonic to the circulatory system and also of use where there is excess heat. Its tonic effect on the liver helps to maintain the regular composition of the blood. Generally has proven helpful with the reproductive system, particularly menstrual problems such as pre-menstrual tension and the difficult side effects of the menopause, hormone imbalance and irritability. An antispasmodic action can help coughs associated with influenza, whooping cough and asthma. Good for using as the anti-cellulite blends for the body care products. |
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45. Fennel Sweet
(Foeniculum vulgare - Spain)
Fennel sweet, a sought-after essential oil, is renowned for its detoxifying properties and often used in lymphatic massage. Its diuretic properties aid in eliminating toxins, making it a powerful urinary-tract antiseptic. It can also alleviate flatulence and digestive issues, balance menstrual cycles and ease hormone fluctuations during menopause. On a psychological level, fennel sweet is protective, warming and grounding. A few drops, when rubbed between the palms and brushed over the aura, can safeguard against psychic disturbance. |
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