Mandarin Essential Oil Citrus reticulate
Native to southern China and the Far East. Brought to Europe in 1805 and to America 40 years later, where it was renamed the tangerine.
The Mandarin is produced mainly in Italy, Spain, Algeria, Cypress, Greece, the Middle East and Brazil; the tangerine Texas, Florida, California and Guinea.
Safety Data - Non toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Possibly phototoxic.
Mandarin Aromatherapy/ Home Use
Native to southern China and the Far East. Brought to Europe in 1805 and to America 40 years later, where it was renamed the tangerine.
The Mandarin is produced mainly in Italy, Spain, Algeria, Cypress, Greece, the Middle East and Brazil; the tangerine Texas, Florida, California and Guinea.
Safety Data - Non toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Possibly phototoxic.
Mandarin Aromatherapy/ Home Use
- Skin care - Acne, congested and oily skin, scars, spots, stretch marks, toner
- Circulation, muscle and joints - Fluid retention, obesity
- Digestive System - Digestive problems, dyspepsia, hiccoughs, intestinal problems
- Nervous System - Insomnia, nervous tension, restlessness. It is often used for children and pregnant women and is recommended in synergistic combinations with other citrus oils.
Marjoram, Sweet Essential oil Origanum marjorana
Native to the Mediterranean region, Egypt and North Africa. Major oil-producing countries include France, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Bulgaria, Hungary and Germany.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Not to be used during pregnancy.
Marjoram Aromatherapy/Home Use
Native to the Mediterranean region, Egypt and North Africa. Major oil-producing countries include France, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Bulgaria, Hungary and Germany.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Not to be used during pregnancy.
Marjoram Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Chilblains, bruises, ticks
- Circulation, Muscles and joints - Arthritis, lumbago, muscular aches and stiffness, rheumatism, sprains, strains,
- Respiratory System - Asthma, bronchitis, coughs
- Digestive System - Colic, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence
- Genito-Urinary System - Amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea, PMT
- Immune System - Colds
- Nervous System - Headache, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension, stress-related conditions
Myrrh Essential Oil Commiphora myrrha
The Commiphora species are native to north east Africa and south west Asia, especially the Red Sea region (Somalia, Yemen and Ethiopia)
Safety Data Non-irritant, non-sensitizing, possibly toxic in high concentration. Not to be used during pregnancy.
Myrrh Aromatherapy/Home Use
The Commiphora species are native to north east Africa and south west Asia, especially the Red Sea region (Somalia, Yemen and Ethiopia)
Safety Data Non-irritant, non-sensitizing, possibly toxic in high concentration. Not to be used during pregnancy.
Myrrh Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Athletes foot, chapped and cracked skin, eczema, mature complexions, ringworm, wounds, wrinkles.
- Circulation, muscles and joints = Arthritis
- Respiratory System - Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, gum infections, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, sore throat, voice loss
- Digestive - Diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, haemorrhoids, loss of appetite,
- Genito-urinary - Amenorrhoea, leucorrhoea, pruritis, thrush,
- Immune - Colds
Mint, Peppermint Essential oil Mentha piperita
Naturalised throughout Europe and America, it is cultivated worldwide. The oil is mainly produced in France, England, America, Russia, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary, Morocco and China.
Safety Data Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), possible sensitization due to menthol. Use in moderation.
Peppermint Aromatherapy/Home Use
Naturalised throughout Europe and America, it is cultivated worldwide. The oil is mainly produced in France, England, America, Russia, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary, Morocco and China.
Safety Data Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), possible sensitization due to menthol. Use in moderation.
Peppermint Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Acne, dermatitis, ringworm, scabies, toothache
- Circulation muscles and joints - Neuralgia, muscular pain, palpitations
- Respiratory System - Asthma, bronchitis, halitosis, sinusitis, spasmodic cough- "When inhaled in (Steam) it checks catarrh temporarily, and will provide relief from head colds and bronchitis: its antispasmodic action combines well with this to make it a most useful inhalation in asthma."
- Digestive System - Colic, cramp, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea
- Immune System - Colds,`flu, fevers
- Nervous System - Fainting, headache, mental fatigue, migraine, nervous stress,vertigo
Orange Blossom Essential oil
Native to the Far East, but well adapted to the Mediterranean climate. Major producers include Italy, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, America and especially France.
Safety Data Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-photo-toxic
Fit for a princess "Neroli "or Orange blossom pure aromatherapy oil is known
for its delightful scent and calming effect on the mind.
Neroli Aromatherapy/Home Use
By far the most important uses of Neroli are helping with problems with emotional origin.
Safety Data Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-photo-toxic
Fit for a princess "Neroli "or Orange blossom pure aromatherapy oil is known
for its delightful scent and calming effect on the mind.
Neroli Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin Care - Scars, stretch marks, thread veins, mature and sensitive skin, tones the complexion, wrinkles.
- Circulation, Muscles and joints - Palpitations, poor circulation
- Digestive System - Diarrhoea(chronic), colic, flatulence, spasm, nervous dyspepsia
- Nervous System - Anxiety, depression, nervous tension, PMT, shock, stress related conditions.
By far the most important uses of Neroli are helping with problems with emotional origin.
Orange, sweet essential oil Citrus sinensis
Native to China; extensively cultivated especially in America (California and Florida) and round the Mediterranean (France, Spain, Italy).The expressed oil is mainly produced in Israel, Cyprus, Brazil and North America; the distilled oil mainly comes from the Mediterranean and North America.
Safety Data Generally non-toxic (although ingestion of large amounts of orange peel has been known to be fatal to children). Non-irritant and non-sensitizing (although limonene has been found to cause dermatitis in a few individuals). Distilled orange oil is phototoxic: its use on the skin should be avoided if there is danger of exposure to direct sunlight. However, there is no evidence to show that expressed sweet orange is phototoxic although it too contains coumarins.
Orange Aromatherapy/Home Use
Native to China; extensively cultivated especially in America (California and Florida) and round the Mediterranean (France, Spain, Italy).The expressed oil is mainly produced in Israel, Cyprus, Brazil and North America; the distilled oil mainly comes from the Mediterranean and North America.
Safety Data Generally non-toxic (although ingestion of large amounts of orange peel has been known to be fatal to children). Non-irritant and non-sensitizing (although limonene has been found to cause dermatitis in a few individuals). Distilled orange oil is phototoxic: its use on the skin should be avoided if there is danger of exposure to direct sunlight. However, there is no evidence to show that expressed sweet orange is phototoxic although it too contains coumarins.
Orange Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Dull and oily complexions, mouth ulcers
- Circulation, muscles and joints - Obesity, palpitations, water retention
- Respiratory System - Bronchitis and chills
- Digestive System - Constipation, dyspepsia, spasm
- Immune System - Colds, `flu
- Nervous System - Nervous tension and stress related conditions.
Palmarosa Essential Oil Cymbopogon martini
Distribution Native to India and Pakistan; now grown in Africa, Indonesia, Brazil and the Comoro islands.
Safety Data Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Palmarosa Aromatherapy/Home use
Distribution Native to India and Pakistan; now grown in Africa, Indonesia, Brazil and the Comoro islands.
Safety Data Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Palmarosa Aromatherapy/Home use
- Skin Care - Acne, dermatitis and minor skin infections, sores, wrinkles; valuable for all types of treatment for the face, hands, feet, neck and lips (moisturizes the skin, stimulates cellular regeneration, regulates sebum production.
- Digestive System - Anorexia, digestive atonia, intestinal infections- "This is an essence which acts on the pathogenic intestinal flora, in particular on the colibacillus, the Eberth bacillus and the bacillus of dysentery... this essence favours the transmutation of the pathogenic agent into normal cells of intestinal mucous membranes. Thus it arrests the degeneracy of the cells for the latter, swiftly impels groups of normal cells towards an inferior form in their hierarchy. The essence does not appear to contain any acid"
- Nervous System - Nervous exhaustion, stress-related conditions.
Patchouli Essential Oil Pogostemon cablin
Native to tropical Asia, especially Indonesia and the Philippines. It is extensively cultivated for its oil, in its native regions as well as India, China, Malaysia and South America. The oil is also distilled in Europe and America from the dried leaves.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non- sensitizing
Patchouli Aromatherapy/Home Use
Native to tropical Asia, especially Indonesia and the Philippines. It is extensively cultivated for its oil, in its native regions as well as India, China, Malaysia and South America. The oil is also distilled in Europe and America from the dried leaves.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non- sensitizing
Patchouli Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin Care - Acne, athlete`s foot, cracked and chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema (weeping), hair care impetigo, insect repellent, sores, oily hair and skin, open pores, wounds, wrinkles.
- Nervous System - Frigidity, nervous exhaustion and stress-related complaints,
Petitgrain Essential Oil Citrus aurantium var.amara
Native to southern China and north east India. The best quality petitgrain essential oil comes from France but a good quality oil also comes from North Africa, Paraguay and Haiti from semi wild trees.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic
Petitgrain Aromatherapy/Home Use
Native to southern China and north east India. The best quality petitgrain essential oil comes from France but a good quality oil also comes from North Africa, Paraguay and Haiti from semi wild trees.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic
Petitgrain Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Acne, excessive perspiration, greasy skin and hair,toning
- Digestive System - Dyspepsia, flatulence
- Nervous System - Convalescence, insomnia, nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions.
Pine, Scotch Essential Oil Pinus sylvestris
Native to Eurasia; cultivated in the eastern USA, Europe, Russia, the Baltic states and Scandinavia especially Finland.
Safety Data Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), possible sensitization. Avoid in allergic skin conditions.
Pine Aromatherapy Use
Native to Eurasia; cultivated in the eastern USA, Europe, Russia, the Baltic states and Scandinavia especially Finland.
Safety Data Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), possible sensitization. Avoid in allergic skin conditions.
Pine Aromatherapy Use
- Skincare - Cuts, lice, excessive perspiration, scabies, sores.
- Circulation, muscles and joints - Arthritis, gout, muscular aches & pains, poor circulation, rheumatism
- Respiratory System - Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, sore throat
- Genito-urinary system - Cystitis, urinary infection
- Immune System - Colds, `flu
- Nervous System - Fatigue, nervous exhaustion, and stress-related conditions, neuralgia
Rose Essential Oil
Rosa Centifolia,
Cabbage Rose, Rose Maroc, French Rose, Provence Rose, hundred- leaved- rose
Moroccan otto of rose (oil),French otto of rose (oil), rose de mai (absolute or concrete) are all other names for the Rose, Cabbage.
The rose generally used for oil production is strictly a hybrid between Rosa Gallica, a dark red rose & a pink rose Rosa Centifolia. This variety known as Rose de Mai produces an abundance of flowers from a plant about 2.5m high.
The flowers have large pink or rosy purple petals. The birth place of the cultivated rose is believed to be ancient Persia but is now mainly cultivated in Morocco, Tunisia, Italy, France, Yugoslavia and China.
Other therapeutic species include
The Red Rose or Apothecary Rose (R. Gallica)
The Oriential or Tea Rose (R. Indica)
The Chinese or Japanese Rose (R. ugosa)
The Turkish or Bulgarian Rose (R. damascena)
Recently Rosehip seed oil from R. rubiginosa has been found to be highly effective in treatment of the skin for regeneration and is good for scars, burns & wrinkles.
Benefits of Rose Cabbage
Skin Care: Broken capillaries, conjunctivitis (rose water),dry skin, eczema, herpes, mature & sensitive skin types & wrinkles.
Circulation, Muscles & Joints: Palpitations & poor circulation.
Respiratory System: Asthma, coughs, hay fever.
Digestive System: Cholecystitis, Liver congestion, nausea.
Genito-urinary System: Irregular menstruation, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, uterine disorders.
Nervous system: Depression, impotence, insomnia, frigidity, headache, nervous tension & stress related conditions.
Rose, Damask Rosa Damascena has similar properties to the Cabbage Rose and is classed as a Cephalic due to its powerful aroma.
The most valuable benefits of Rose Oil used by itself is to cool hot inflammations or swellings and to bind & stay fluxes of humours & sores. - Ref: Culpepper. N Complete Herbal p.298
Also known as Summer Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, otto of Rose (oil),attar of Rose (oil).
Believed to be a native of the Orient now mainly cultivated in Bulgaria. Similar types are grown in China, India & Russia; however India produces only rose water & aytar - a mixture of rose otto & sandalwood.
The benefits of Rose essential oil are used widely in Cosmetics and Clinical Aromatherapy.
Cabbage Rose, Rose Maroc, French Rose, Provence Rose, hundred- leaved- rose
Moroccan otto of rose (oil),French otto of rose (oil), rose de mai (absolute or concrete) are all other names for the Rose, Cabbage.
The rose generally used for oil production is strictly a hybrid between Rosa Gallica, a dark red rose & a pink rose Rosa Centifolia. This variety known as Rose de Mai produces an abundance of flowers from a plant about 2.5m high.
The flowers have large pink or rosy purple petals. The birth place of the cultivated rose is believed to be ancient Persia but is now mainly cultivated in Morocco, Tunisia, Italy, France, Yugoslavia and China.
Other therapeutic species include
The Red Rose or Apothecary Rose (R. Gallica)
The Oriential or Tea Rose (R. Indica)
The Chinese or Japanese Rose (R. ugosa)
The Turkish or Bulgarian Rose (R. damascena)
Recently Rosehip seed oil from R. rubiginosa has been found to be highly effective in treatment of the skin for regeneration and is good for scars, burns & wrinkles.
Benefits of Rose Cabbage
Skin Care: Broken capillaries, conjunctivitis (rose water),dry skin, eczema, herpes, mature & sensitive skin types & wrinkles.
Circulation, Muscles & Joints: Palpitations & poor circulation.
Respiratory System: Asthma, coughs, hay fever.
Digestive System: Cholecystitis, Liver congestion, nausea.
Genito-urinary System: Irregular menstruation, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, uterine disorders.
Nervous system: Depression, impotence, insomnia, frigidity, headache, nervous tension & stress related conditions.
Rose, Damask Rosa Damascena has similar properties to the Cabbage Rose and is classed as a Cephalic due to its powerful aroma.
The most valuable benefits of Rose Oil used by itself is to cool hot inflammations or swellings and to bind & stay fluxes of humours & sores. - Ref: Culpepper. N Complete Herbal p.298
Also known as Summer Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, otto of Rose (oil),attar of Rose (oil).
Believed to be a native of the Orient now mainly cultivated in Bulgaria. Similar types are grown in China, India & Russia; however India produces only rose water & aytar - a mixture of rose otto & sandalwood.
The benefits of Rose essential oil are used widely in Cosmetics and Clinical Aromatherapy.
Rosewood Essential Oil Aniba rosaeodora
Native to the Amazon region; Brazil & Peru are the main producers.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Rosewood Aromatherapy Uses
Native to the Amazon region; Brazil & Peru are the main producers.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Rosewood Aromatherapy Uses
- Skin care - Acne, dermatitis, scars, wounds, wrinkles and general skin care: sensitive, dry, dull, combination oily/dry etc. "Although it does not have any dramatic curative power.... I find it very useful especially for skin care. It is very mild and safe to use"`
- Immune System - Colds, coughs, fever, infections, stimulates the immune system.
- Nervous system - Frigidity, headaches, nausea, nervous tension and stress-related conditions.
Sage Essential Oil Spanish Salvia lavendulaefolia
Native to mountains in Spain, it also grows in south west France and Yugoslavia. The oil is mainly produced in Spain
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Safety Data Relatively non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy; use in moderation.
Sage Aromatherapy Use
Native to mountains in Spain, it also grows in south west France and Yugoslavia. The oil is mainly produced in Spain
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Safety Data Relatively non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy; use in moderation.
Sage Aromatherapy Use
- Skin Care - Acne, cuts, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, excessive sweating, hair loss, gingivitis, gum infections, sores.
- Circulation, muscles and joints - Arthritis, debility, fluid retention, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism.
- Respiratory system - Asthma, coughs, laryngitis
- Digestive System - Jaundice, liver congestion
- Genito-urinary System - Amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, sterility.
- Immune System - Colds, fevers, ` flu
- Nervous System - Headaches, nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions
Sandalwood Essential Oil Santalum album
Native to tropical Asia, especially India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan. India is the main essential oil producer; the region of Mysore e Mysore exports the highest quality of oil, although some oil is distilled in Europe and the USA.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising
Sandlewood Aromatherapy Use
Native to tropical Asia, especially India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan. India is the main essential oil producer; the region of Mysore e Mysore exports the highest quality of oil, although some oil is distilled in Europe and the USA.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising
Sandlewood Aromatherapy Use
- Skin care - Acne, dry, cracked & chapped skin, aftershave (barbers rash), greasy skin, moisturizer.
- Respiratory System - Bronchitis, catarrh, coughs (dry, persistent), laryngitis, sore throat.
- Digestive System - Diarrhoea, nausea
- Genito-urinary System - Cystitis
- Nervous System - Depression, insomnia, nervous tension and stress-related complaints.
Spikenard Essential Oil Nardostachys jatanansi
This essential oil comes from a tender aromatic herb with a pungent rhizome root.
This is the herb with which Mary used to anoint Jesus before the Last Supper.
`Then took Mary a pound of ointment of Spikenard, very costly and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment`
Ref: The Holy Bible St John 12:3
Benefits of Spikenard essential oil
Safety data It is non toxic, non sensitizing, non irritant
This essential oil comes from a tender aromatic herb with a pungent rhizome root.
This is the herb with which Mary used to anoint Jesus before the Last Supper.
`Then took Mary a pound of ointment of Spikenard, very costly and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment`
Ref: The Holy Bible St John 12:3
Benefits of Spikenard essential oil
- Skin Care - Allergies, inflammations, mature skin, rejuvenating, rashes, conjunctivitis.
- Nervous System - Insomnia, nervous indigestion, migraine, stress & tension.
Safety data It is non toxic, non sensitizing, non irritant
