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31. Niaouli
(Melaleuca quniquenervia veridiflora - Madagascar)
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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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. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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39. Frankincense Serrata
(Boswellia serrata - India)
Frankincense from India is distinct from other varieties sourced from Somalia, Kenya, or Oman. With the highest production worldwide, it boasts the most affordable price among Frankincense essential oils. While it may not be as effective in skincare or aromatherapy, it is still a cost-effective option with a pleasant scent, making it an ideal ingredient in deodorants and natural room sprays or diffusers. It is an excellent choice for those seeking the characteristic scent of Frankincense, while also being budget-friendly. |
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40. Kaffir Lime Leaf
(Citrus hystrix DC. - Indonesia)
The leafly refreshing scent of Kaffir Lime Leaf is excellent for anxiety, depression and nervous tension. A combined cooling and refreshing quality seems to allay anger and frustration, probably by decreasing the action of the sympathetic nervous system. It helps to improves the heart and blood circulation system. Also helpful with respiratory infections, which may include breathing difficulties. Excellent for using with the hair-care products in order to reduce hair falling and healing scalp. The oil blend well with Galanga, Ginger and Lemongrass. |
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41. Lavender Abs. 10%
(Lavandula angustifolia - France)
This Fine Lavender absolute is from Provence, southern of France. This product is different to Lavender Provence essential oil because it's extracted by solvent extraction process instead of traditional steam distillation process, so, it is not an essential oil but it's an absolute. The aroma of this lavender absolute is much better than lavender essential oil as it has the scent exactly the same as lavender flowers just like you're standing in the lavender field. This absolute is suitable for making perfume of lavender instead of making skincare products. |
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42. Mandarin Red
(Citrus reticulata var. mandarin - South Africa)
Mandarin Orange is particularly recommended for children and for use during pregnancy. This oil blended with lavender and Neroli helps to reduce stretch marks during pregnancy when massaged daily into the abdomen from the fifth month until childbirth. Mandarin has a tonic effect on the digestion and is good for all digestive upsets. It makes a pleasant addition to massage blends and mood perfumes, bringing a light, gentle and calming note. Mandarin is strengthening the mind and has a slightly hypnotic quality, it has a soft and delicate quality. |
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43. Myrrh 10%
(Commiphora myrrha - Kenya)
Myrrh is the first choice to treat athletes foot, chronic wounds, ulcers and gum infections, and can also be used as a tincture. Its healing reputation stretches back more than four thousand years. Overall, myrrh is healing, soothing and restorative. Myrrh is excellent in skin care, and is especially recommended for use in hand creams and on inflamed skin conditions. It is calming and soothing and good for all stress-related conditions and anxiety. Psychologically, myrrh inspires peace and tranquility. Like frankincense, it is excellent for meditation. |
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44. Nutmeg
(Myristica fragrans - Indonesia)
Nutmeg is the kernel of the fruit, native to Java and Sumatra. This oil has been recommended to combined with Clove and Rosemary for relieving rheumatic pain. This is certainly a powerful and effective blend, but is should be used with care as it is very stimulating. Nutmeg makes an agreeable addition to winter blends of oils for warming and generally toning up the body, and strengthening its resistance to cold. Nutmeg is also a stimulant of the heart and circulation, another reason for not recommend to those who have high blood pressure problem. |
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45. Patchouli
(Pogostemon cablin - Indonesia)
Patchouli has always been extensively used in perfumes and deodorants. It is a powerful aphrodisiac, and adds a sensuous, erotic, oriental note to mood perfumes. It is excellent in skin care, patchouli heals inflammation, dermatitis, sores, eczema and other skin conditions, and is particularly suited to mature and oily skins. It helps to regenerate healthy new skin cells. Psychologically, patchouli is soothing, stabilizing and slightly hypnotic. It is excellent for reducing stress and for alleviating anxiety and depression. Good for using in massage oils. |
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