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91. Grapefruit
(Citrus paradisi - Italy)
Grapefruit has an overall uplifting and reviving effect, making it valuable in states of stress. Well have a balancing action on the central nervous system since bears a reputation for stabilizing manic-depression. Has an ability to nourish the tissue cells and control liquid processes, could help with reducing cellulite, appears to have a soothing effect on the body since it is said to relieve migraine, pre-menstrual tension and uncomfortable feeling during pregnancy. It also seems to mitigate some of the effects of jet lag, headaches and tiredness. |
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92. 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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93. Lavender French
(Lavandula angustifolia - France)
Lavender Essential Oil is valuable for most skin conditions as it promotes growth of new cells and balances sebum. It has a pronounced healing effect on burns, sunburn and helpful for cases of acne and eczema. Also said to heal abscesses, boils, carbuncles and minimize fungal growths, scarring and wounds. It has a positive effect on the mind, cleanses and soothes the spirit, relieving anger and exhaustion, resulting in a calmer approach to life. Has a sedative action that gives effective relief from insomnia. |
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94. 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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95. Lavender Spike
(Lavandula latifolia - Spain)
Lavender Spike essential oil is a potent remedy that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Its chemistry and aroma are distinct from other Lavender varieties, featuring a penetrating, camphoraceous scent. Its antibacterial, strongly antiviral, mucolytic, and expectorant properties make it valuable for treating respiratory tract issues such as bronchitis, sinusitis, and throat infections. However, due to its high camphor content, it should not be applied to the skin of infants or young children. Exercise caution when using this oil. |
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96. Mandarin Green
(Citrus reticulata var. mandarin - Brazil)
Mandarin Green has a citrusy sweet, refreshing scent, making it an especially recommended choice for children with colds or the flu. It aids digestion and is good for digestive issues. It's a pleasant addition to massage blends and mood perfumes, adding a light, gentle, and calming note. Mandarin strengthens the mind and has a soothing hypnotic effect. In aromatherapy, it's a major ingredient in firming and slimming products, useful for healing stretch marks, scars, cellulite, and fluid retention problems. |
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97. 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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98. Marjoram Sweet
(Origanum majorana - France)
Marjoram has a calming effect on the nervous system, relieving anxiety, stress and perhaps deeper psychological traumas. It strengthens the mind and helps to confront issues. May gives a feeling of comfort in cases of grief and loneliness, since it has a warming effect on the emotions. Excellent for hyperactive people and is a good tonic to the heart and seems to lower high blood pressure. Its generally relaxing effect is helpful for headaches, migraines and insomnia. Blend well with Cypress, Lavender, Orange, Rosemary and Ylang Ylang. |
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99. 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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100. 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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101. Oakmoss 10%
(Evernia prunastri - Macedonia)
Oakmoss is one of the most commonly used raw materials of perfumes. Often used as a fixative, it not only improves the longevity of the composition but also lends a delicate forest-like, rich and earthy aroma to the fragrant composition, leaving a natural, damp and creamy soft trail. Oakmoss absolutes and extracts, derived from the lichen, have a distinctively woody, sharp and very sensual aroma that combines very well with floral and green notes, and makes a great addition to oriental type fragrances. Blend wells with Lavender and Rose Otto. |
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102. Oregano
(Origanum vulgare - Spain)
Oregano has been used as a traditional remedy for digestive upsets, respiratory problems, colds and flu as well as for inflammations of the mouth and throat. The diluted oil has been used externally in herbal medicine for headaches, rheumatism, general aches and pains, and applied to strings and bits. The oil is also used as a fragrance components with a warm, spicy-herbaceous odour. Anyway, it is a powerful emmenagogue which must be avoided during pregnancy. This oil has 71% cavacrol, recommend for professional use only. |
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103. 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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104. Pine Scotch
(Pinus sylvestris - France)
Pine Scotch is and excellent expectorant and is especially indicated for pulmonary complaints. It is among the best choices to clear phlegm from the lungs and is good for sinusitis and all bronchial conditions. It is a tonic of the lungs, kidneys and nervous system. Its clear, piercing action also makes pine oil helpful in relieving fatigue and nervous exhaustion. Its stimulating and analgesic properties make pine a good choice to use in compresses and massage after over-exertion and sports injuries. Overall, the oil is warming, reviving and cleansing. |
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105. Plai
(Zingiber cassumunar roxb - Thailand)
Plai is a plant that belongs to the ginger family and is native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its medicinal properties and is commonly used in traditional Thai and Ayurvedic medicine. The rhizomes of the plant are used to make an essential oil that is used to immediately relieve pain and inflammation for few hours, and to treat a variety of conditions such as rheumatism, sprains, and strains. The essential oil is also used in aromatherapy and massage therapy, as it is believed to have a calming and soothing effect on the mind and body. |
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