Name: Fennel
Scent: sharp
How2use: inhalation/ massage/ skin care
Best4: constipation/ menstrual symptoms
Mood: energizing
Warning: Avoid During PREGNANCY
Name: Frankincense
Scent: rich/ musty
How2use: inhalation/ bath
Best4: calming/ anti-inflammatory
Mood: comforting
Warning: Avoid During PREGNANCY
Name: Geranium
Scent: sweet/ floral
How2use: inhalation/ bath/ cream
Best4: balancing/ skin care/ diuretic
Mood: stimulating
Warning: NONE
Name: Ginger
Scent: spicy/ floral
How2use: inhalation/ compress/ bath/ creams
Best4: warming/ muscle aches/ suomach upset
Mood: warming/ comforting
Warning: may irritate sensitive skin
Name: Grapefruit
Scent: Zesty/ sweet
How2use: inhalation/ bath
Best4: anxiety/ depression
Mood: uplifting
Warning: NONE
Name: Jasmine
Scent: intense floral
How2use: inhalation/ compress/ bath
Best4: mood enhancing/ eases period pain
Mood: energizing/ uplifting
Warning: Avoid in PREGNANCY and BREAST FEEDING
Name: Junipper berry
Scent: fresh/ spicy
How2use: inhalation/ compress/ bath/ creams
Best4: Detoxifying/ cellulite/ diuretic
Mood: purifying/ cleansing
Warning: Avoid in PREGNANCY and KIDNEY DISEASE
Name: Lavender
Scent: floral
How2use: inhalation/ compress/ bath/ creams
Best4: dry sking/ acne/ balancing/ relaxing
Mood: soothing
Warning: NONE
Name: Lemon
Scent: sharp/ citrus
How2use: inhalation/ skin care/ massage
Best4: respiration/ circulation/ toning
Mood: incigoration/ cleansing
Warning: Avoid applying to skin b4 sun exposure
Name: Lemongrass
Scent: citrus
How2use: massage/ bath
Best4: muscle aches/ infections/ stress
Mood: relaxing
Warning: may irritate sensitive skin
Name: Mandarin
Scent: sweet/ citrus
How2use: inhalation/ bath/ cream/ massage
Best4: digestive problems/ insomnia/ stress
Mood: relaxing
Warning: may irritate sensitive skin
Name: Marjoram
Scent: Woody/peppery
How2use: Inhalation/ compress/bath
Best4: Stress/insomnia/muscle spasms
Mood: Warming
Warning: Avoid in PREGNANCY
Name: Melissa
Scent: Sharp/ lemon/floral
How2use: Bath
Best4: Respiration/ stress/hormonal disorders
Mood: Revitalizing
Warning: May irritate sensitive skin
Name: Myrrh
Scent: Smoky
How2use: Inhalation/skin care
Best4: Respiratory and menstrual disorders
Mood: Stimulating
Warning: Avoid in PREGNANCY
Name: Neroli
Scent: Rich/ floral
How2use: Inhalation/message/compress/bath
Best4: Stress/digestive upsets/dry skin
Mood: Uplifting/euphoric
Warning: None
NAME: Anissed
SCENT: sharp
HOW2USE: massage
BEST4: indigestion/flatulence/muscle spasms
MOOD: relaxing
WARNING: may irritate sensitive skin
NAME:Basil
SCENT: sweet/ licorice-like
HOW2USE: inhalation/ bath/ massage
BEST4: respriatory infection/ indigestion/ fever
MOOD: refreshing/ invigorating
WARNING: Avoid Durring PREGNANCY
NAME: Bay
SCENT: sweet/ spicy
HOW2USE: inhalation/ bath/ massage
BEST4: respiration/ indigestion/ rheumatism
MOOD: warming
WARNING: may irritate sensitive skin
NAME: Benzoin
SCENT: smokey/ woody
HOW2USE: massage/ inhalation
BEST4: inflamed or irritated skin/ throat infections
MOOD: uplifting/ warming
WARNING: may irritate sensitive skin
NAME: Bergamot
SCENT: spicy/ citrus
HOW2USE: inhalation/ bath
BEST4: giving you a quick boost of energy
MOOD: uplifting
WARNING: Avoid Applying b4 sun exposure
NAME: Black pepper
SCENT: spicy
HOW2USE: massage
BEST4: muscle spasms
MOOD: warming
WARNING: may irritate sensitive skin
NAME: Cajeput
SCENT: Camphor-like
HOW2USE: inlalation/bath/ massage
BEST4: respiratory and digestive problems
MOOD: relaxing
WARNING: may irritate sensitive skin
NAME: Cedarwood
SCENT: woody
HOW2USE: massage/ inhalation/ skin care
BEST4: dry skin/ eczema/ acne
MOOD: soothing
WARNING: Avoid In PREGNANCY
NAME: Chamomile
SCENT: sweet/ fruity
HOW2USE: inhalation/ compress/ bath/ massage
BEST4: calming and easing inflammation
MOOD: soothing
WARNING: Avoid Durring PREGNANCY
NAME: Cinnamon
SCENT: warm/ spicy
HOW2USE: massage
BEST4: nausea/ digestive problems
MOOD: warming
WARNING: inhalation may cause irritation
NAME: Citronella
SCENT: sharp citrus
HOW2USE: vaporization/ skin care
BEST4: insect repellent/ softens skin
MOOD: refreshing/ uplifting
WARNING: NONE
NAME: Clary sage
SCENT: nutty/ earthy
HOW2USE: inhalation/ compress/ bath/ creams
BEST4: stress/ hormonal problems/ muscle aches
MOOD: relaxing/ euphoric
WARNING: Avoid durring PREGNANCY & with ALCOHOL
NAME: Clove
SCENT: spicy/ warm
HOW2USE: massage and skin
BEST4: skin and respritory infections
MOOD: stimulatiing
WARNING: best if used in small doses
NAME: Cypress
SCENT: pine
HOW2USE: massage/ skin care
BEST4: jelps fight fluid loss/ oily skin
MOOD: stimulating
WARNING: Avoid if you have HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
NAME: Eucaluptus
SCENT: sharp/ camphor-like
HOW2USE: inhalation/ compress/ bath/ creams
BEST4: decongestant/ antiseptic
MOOD: refreshing/ invigorating
WARNING: Aviod durring PREGNANCY
AND AS ALWAYS WILL ADD MORE ONCE FOUND
Arpmatherapy oils can be divided into three groups... Top notes, Middle notes and base notes. In general oils with the same base note have similar healing or mood-based properties.
TOP NOTES
generally fresh, light and sharp scents.
evaporate very quickly.
have antiseptic and antiviral properties.
good for cleansing
have upliftingeffect on mood/emotions
good for quick boost of energy
*consider the properties of each oil when useing for clearing up a cold*
Scent types
CITRUS MINTS FRESH/WOODY
Bergamot Peppermint Eucalyptus
Lemon Spearmint Tea tree
Lemongrass Pine
Orange
Petitgrain
MIDDLE NOTES
warm, rich, powerful scents.
lasts two to three days.
affects most systoms in body.
good for short or long term healing/relaxing needs.
*some are NOT safe durring pregnancy*
Scent types:
FLORAL WARM/SPICY HERBY
Chamomlie Clove Fennel
Geranium Nutmeg Juniper
Melissa Aniseed Marjoram
Black pepper Rosemary
BASE NOTES
soothing, deep and lingering.
scent can linger for about a week.
strong effect on mind and emotion.
good for relaxing.
can heal inside and out.
can treat many conditions from dry/oily skin to circulatory and digestive, to boosting low immune system.
has aphrodisiac properties.
Scent types:
WOODY STRONG FLORAL RESIN
Cedarwood Ylang ylang Frankincense
Patchouli Rose Myrrh
Sandalwood Jasmine Benzoin
Rosewood
and of course more to come later
for this part i'm only writting about the spicific types of problems as listed below.
you will need to apply the oils to the affected area if it isn't pointed out in this text.
FOR HAIR~massage throughout hair starting at roots
Cedarwood(normal hair)
Cypress(oily hair)
Rosemary(dry hair)
Tea tree(for dandruff)
EASE HEADACHES~ apply behind ears
Eucalyptus
Lavender
Peppermint
Rosemary
CLEAR SINUS'~ apply on tip of nose
Bergamot
Eucalyptus
Ginger
Rosemary
SORE THROAT~rub along front of throat
Frankincense
Jasmine
Sandalwood
Tea tree
EASE HAY FEVER~apply along bottom side of jaw
Chamomile
Eucalyptus
RELAX SORED/ACHING MUSCLES
Frankincense
Ginger
Sweet Marjoram
Rosemary
STOMACH UPSETS
Ginger
Mandarin
Peppermint
EASE PERIOD PAIN
Aniseed
Vlary sage
Juniper berry
Lavender
Marjoram
EASE ECZEMA
Chamomlie
Geranium
Juniper berry
Lavender
TO IMPROVE CELLULITE
Juniper berry
Geranium
Rosemary
TO MOISTURIZE SKIN
Bergamot
Chamomile
Jasmine
Rose
Sandalwood
Ylang ylang
More to come later....
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