Tea Tree Essential Oil Melaleuca alternifolia
Native to Australia. Other varieties have been cultivated elsewhere, but M. alternifolia is not produced outside Australia, mainly in New South Wales.
Other species Tea tree is a general name for members of the Melaleuca family which exists in many physiological forms including Cajeput and Niaouli.
Safety Data Non-toxic, Non-irritant, possible sensitization in some individuals.
Tea Tree Aromatherapy/Home Use
Native to Australia. Other varieties have been cultivated elsewhere, but M. alternifolia is not produced outside Australia, mainly in New South Wales.
Other species Tea tree is a general name for members of the Melaleuca family which exists in many physiological forms including Cajeput and Niaouli.
Safety Data Non-toxic, Non-irritant, possible sensitization in some individuals.
Tea Tree Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Abscess, acne, athelete`s foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, dandruff, herpes, insect bites, oily skin, rashes (nappy rash), spots, veruccae, warts, wounds (infected).
- Respiratory System - Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough.
- Genito-urinary System - Thrush, Vaginitis, cystitis, pruritis.
- Immune System - Colds, fever, `flu, infectious diseases such as chickenpox.
Vanilla Absolute Oil
Vanilla planifolia Family Orchidacea
The Benefits of Vanilla Absolute Oil are for its digestive properties where it is found in desserts such as Vanilla ice cream. More than this Vanilla is used extensively in body care products to enhance & uplift mood.
A viscous dark brown liquid with rich, sweet, balsamic & vanilla-like odour. The main constituent is Vanilline.
Vanilla blends well with essential oils of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Opopanax, Benzoin, Balsams and Spice Oils.
Our sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive than that of taste and research has shown that young children are highly attracted to the smell of Strawberries & Vanilla. Between the ages of Ten to Eighteen children develop a liking to the fragrance of Orange & musk. It is not until the Twenties that the sense of smell becomes more sophisticated when individual preferences are displayed.
The therapeutic effects of Vanilla Absolute Oil are Soothing, Antiseptic, Calming, Cocooning, Comforting, Uplifting, Digestive & a Stimulant. - Ref: D. Ryman The Aromatherapy Handbook The Secret Healing Power of Essential Oils.
The history of the use of Vanilla absolute spans many centuries starting in the 6th Century when Cortez travelled to Mexico where he discovered the Aztecs using Vanilla to flavour a hot chocolate drink which was used after a meal as a stimulant.
In Paris during the 18th century Vanilla was added to chocolate in varying concentrations and was sold in chemists shops as stomachics & pectorals (good for chest & bronchitis)
A Hundred years later Vanilla was prescribed in France for young girls suffering from Melancholy.
Be aware of Synthetic Vanilla which is less costly, can be overwhelming and for some an irritant.
The digestive benefits of Vanilla are so helpful that recipes can be found such as Vanilla Wine & Crème Caramel that have their origins in after dinner digestives. These can be used to soothe sore throats, tonsillitis and for those who have had teeth removed.
Recipe for Vanilla Wine
1 litre Malaga or Madeira Wine
3 Pods of Vanilla split
Leave the Vanilla pods in the wine for three to five weeks
A small glass drunk after meals is good for people with a cough or who smoke or who wish to use the other benefits of Vanilla Oil.
The Benefits of Vanilla Absolute Oil are for its digestive properties where it is found in desserts such as Vanilla ice cream. More than this Vanilla is used extensively in body care products to enhance & uplift mood.
A viscous dark brown liquid with rich, sweet, balsamic & vanilla-like odour. The main constituent is Vanilline.
Vanilla blends well with essential oils of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Opopanax, Benzoin, Balsams and Spice Oils.
Our sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive than that of taste and research has shown that young children are highly attracted to the smell of Strawberries & Vanilla. Between the ages of Ten to Eighteen children develop a liking to the fragrance of Orange & musk. It is not until the Twenties that the sense of smell becomes more sophisticated when individual preferences are displayed.
The therapeutic effects of Vanilla Absolute Oil are Soothing, Antiseptic, Calming, Cocooning, Comforting, Uplifting, Digestive & a Stimulant. - Ref: D. Ryman The Aromatherapy Handbook The Secret Healing Power of Essential Oils.
The history of the use of Vanilla absolute spans many centuries starting in the 6th Century when Cortez travelled to Mexico where he discovered the Aztecs using Vanilla to flavour a hot chocolate drink which was used after a meal as a stimulant.
In Paris during the 18th century Vanilla was added to chocolate in varying concentrations and was sold in chemists shops as stomachics & pectorals (good for chest & bronchitis)
A Hundred years later Vanilla was prescribed in France for young girls suffering from Melancholy.
Be aware of Synthetic Vanilla which is less costly, can be overwhelming and for some an irritant.
The digestive benefits of Vanilla are so helpful that recipes can be found such as Vanilla Wine & Crème Caramel that have their origins in after dinner digestives. These can be used to soothe sore throats, tonsillitis and for those who have had teeth removed.
Recipe for Vanilla Wine
1 litre Malaga or Madeira Wine
3 Pods of Vanilla split
Leave the Vanilla pods in the wine for three to five weeks
A small glass drunk after meals is good for people with a cough or who smoke or who wish to use the other benefits of Vanilla Oil.
Vetiver Essential Oil Vetiveria zizanoides
Vetiver Oil
Vetiver essential Oil is warming & has antiseptic properties. It relaxes muscles & is calming for the mind.
In India Vetiver oil is known as ` The Oil of Tranquility `Ref: J. Lawless
Native to south India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Also cultivated in Reunion, the Philippines, the Comoro islands, Japan, West Africa and South America. The essential oil is mainly produced in Java, Haiti and Reunion; some is distilled in Europe and the USA
Safety Data - Vetiver Oil : Non -Toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.
Vetiver Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Acne, cuts, oily skin, wounds
- Circulation, muscles and joints - Arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, sprains, stiffness.
- Nervous System - Debility, depression, insomnia, nervous tension - 'Vetiver is deeply relaxing, so invaluable in massage and baths for anybody experiencing stress`
Violet Leaf Absolute Essential Oil
UK Violet Flowers
Violet Leaf Absolute has small amounts of naturally occurring salicylic acid (aspirin) which give its soothing action.
The scent was believed to `Comfort & strengthen the heart
Native to Europe and parts of Asia; cultivated in gardens worldwide. It is mainly grown in southern France (Grasse) and to a lesser extent in Italy and China for perfumery use.
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Safety Data - Violet Leaf & Flower: Non-Toxic, non-irritant, possible sensitization in some individuals.
The dried leaf and flowers are current in the British Herbal Pharmocopoeia as a specific for `Eczema & skin eruptions with serious exudate, particularly when associated with rheumatic symptoms`.
Violet Leaf Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Acne, eczema, refines the pores, thread veins, wounds
- Circulation, muscles and joints - Fibrosis, poor circulation rheumatism
- Respiratory System - Bronchitis, catarrh, mouth and throat infections.
- Nervous System - Dizziness, headaches, insomnia, nervous exhaustion.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Cananga odorata var.genuina
Native to tropical Asia, especially Indonesia and the Philippines. Major oil producers are Madagascar, Reunion and the Comoro islands.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, a few cases of sensitization reported. Use in moderation, since its heady scent can cause headaches or nausea.
Ylang Ylang Aromatherapy/Home Use
Native to tropical Asia, especially Indonesia and the Philippines. Major oil producers are Madagascar, Reunion and the Comoro islands.
Safety Data - Non-toxic, non-irritant, a few cases of sensitization reported. Use in moderation, since its heady scent can cause headaches or nausea.
Ylang Ylang Aromatherapy/Home Use
- Skin care - Acne, hair growth, hair rinse, insect bites, irritated and oily skin, general skin care.
- Circulation, Muscles and joints - High Blood pressure, hyperpnoea(abnormally fast breathing), tachycardia, palpitations.
- Nervous System - Depression, frigidity, impotence, insomnia, nervous tension and stress-related disorders, "Ylang ylang soothes and inhibits anger born of frustration"`
