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Clary Sage is best known for:
* reducing emotional stress,
* depression and
* pre-menstrual tension.
Eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus oil is very helpful when used for headaches, the respiratory tract, muscular aches and pains and in skin care.
It has a soothing and calming effect on the whole body and helps with the immune system. Its scent is described as clear,
sharp, herbaceous, and camphorous.
Aroma therapists use it to aid respiratory system ailments by enhancing deep breathing.
It is recommended for muscle aches, pains, or sprains. For the respiratory tract, it helps with coughs, asthma, throat
infections, sinusitis and catarrhal conditions. It soothes inflammation and eases mucus, clearing the head from the stuffiness
of colds and hay fever.
The qualities of Eucalyptus oil are:
* cleansing
* invigorating
* balancing
* cheering and
* purifying
It is great for:
* facial steam
* clears congested or
* blemished skin
It has a cooling and deodorizing effect on the body, helping with:
* fevers
* migraines and
* malaria
Grapefruit
Best known as an astringent and a digestive aid.
It is also good for:
* cellulite
* water retention and
* obesity.
Lavender
Lavender tones the skin and is useful for all types of skin problems.
This essential oil has a light fresh aroma, its scent being described as floral-herbaceous, light, clear, balsamic, with
woody undertones, and a camphor note.
The name Lavender is derived from the Latin word 'lavera,' to wash. The most popular Essential Oil, it has a long
list of applications, ranging from cosmetics to well-being remedies.
It's qualities are:
* Balancing
* soothing
* clarifying and
* normalizing
It is suitable for all skin types and is considered a cell regenerator that is used in folk remedies to prevent:
*
scarring
* stretch marks
* slow the development of wrinkles
It is also known to moisturize dry scalp and hair.
Aroma therapists use it to treat rheumatism, sprains, respiratory problems, abdominal cramps, depression, insomnia,
tension-related problems, burns, sun-damaged skin, and various types of skin infections. It is effective in treating headaches,
and migraines.
Peppermint oil
This essential oil has been cultivated since ancient times, having been found in Egyptian tombs as far back as 1000
BC.
Peppermint oil can assist in:
* nervous disorders
* the respiratory tract
* for muscle aches and pains
*
for skin problems
Its cool, minty, fresh, sweet scent is not only refreshing, but stimulating as well.
Aroma therapists use Peppermint in treating asthma, nausea, colic, cramps, colds, fevers, fainting, headaches, mental
fatigue, flatulence and nausea. Peppermint oil may also help to lessen or eliminate apathy, shock, migraines, nervous stress,
vertigo and faintness.
It is useful in general respiratory disorders as well as dry coughs, sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia,
tuberculosis and cholera.
It is known to relieve pain:
* from toothaches
* aching feet
* rheumatism
* neuralgia
* muscular pains
and
* painful menstrual cycles
** Note: May cause irritation on sensitive skin.
Rosemary comes from the Latin 'Rosmarinus.'
Its name means Dew of the Sea. The Hebrews, Egyptians, Greeks and the Romans considered Rosemary sacred.
Rosemary oil can be effective for:
* mental fatigue
* circulation problems
* pain reliever
* the muscular
system
and can help the respiratory tract and congested skin.
Rosemary leaves were traditionally burned in hospitals to purify the air. It was also used by the common folk in
place of Frankincense. Its strong, clear, refreshing herbal scent is both clarifying and invigorating.
It aids in prevention of mental exhaustion,
stress and stimulates circulation to skin and scalp,
providing
great toning and astringent properties.
It also stimulates hair follicles.
Rosemary oil has a pronounced action on the brain, clearing the mind and aids the memory. It also helps with headaches,
and migraines.
Aroma therapists use it to relieve suffering from:
* poor circulation
* muscle aches
* rheumatic joint pains
*
water retention
* cellulite
* respiratory problems
* colds and
* flu.
It is believed to act as a nerve tonic, energizing the central nervous system.
Sweet Orange is a zesty citrus, sweet, strong aroma that is cheering, refreshing, uplifting,
and comforting. Orange, like all citrus fruits, plays an important role in Chinese medicine.
It is used for:
* dull or oily complexions
* skin conditioner
* to brighten the skin
* soothing dry, irritated, or acne prone skin.
Aroma therapists use Sweet Orange to treat:
* muscular tension
* poor circulation
* obesity
* water retention
* bronchitis
* colds
* constipation
* and stress-related symptoms.
In vapor therapy or diluted in a bath, Orange oil can be effective to the immune system for colds and flu; can help eliminate
toxins, nervous tension and stress
Tea Tree oil is a very powerful immune stimulant, helping to fight infections and promote clear skin.
Its scent is described as fresh, warm, spicy, medicinal and pungent.
Tea Tree Oil is a natural antiseptic, bactericide, fungicide and anti-viral with anesthetic qualities.
Unlike most other antiseptic preparations, Tea Tree Oil can be used daily without causing an imbalance in the natural
bacterial flora on the skin.
It has been used by the Australian Aborigines since the beginning of time for:
* acne
* oily skin
* rashes
* various infections
* fungal diseases
* dandruff, and itchy scalp.
In World War II Tea Tree oil was issued to each soldier and sailor as part of their field kit to treat tropical infections
and infected wounds.
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10 Tips for Using Essential Oils in the Home
When guests first enter your home the first thing that greets them is the aroma. Essential oils are often used to create
a homely atmosphere within the home. Add 6-8 drops of your favourite scent to water in a diffuser or place the drops
directly into a bowl of boiling water. Sweet orange, lemon and your favourite spice oil are especially good when diffused
during the winter months for a refreshing, warming aroma and atmosphere. Candles fragranced with essential oil can
also be used to give the home a pleasant ambience and aroma. Other ways essential oils can be used around the home
include... 1. Add a few drops of essential oil to water in a spray bottle to freshen linen or spray
on garments before ironing. 2. As an air-freshener put 6-8 drops in 600 ml of water in a fine spray
bottle and spray into the air and towards carpets and curtains. Do not spray onto velvet of silk and avoid spraying directly
onto wood. 3. Place cotton wool balls fragranced with lavender in drawers and linen closet to deter
moths. 4. Put 4 drops of oil onto a cotton wool ball and place behind the heater or radiator in winter.
Drops can also be used with the humidifier. 5. Clean your fridge with a one drop of orange, mandarin,
mint, lavender or lemon oil added to the final rinse water. 6. When washing down surfaces in the kitchen
1 drop of lemon, thyme, cypress, lavender or palma rosa placed directly on a cloth or alternatively 7 drops in water. 7.
Put a drop or two of oil onto a cold light bulb in a lamp so the fragrance fills the room as it heats up. 8.
Essential oils are used to clean the air rather than mask smells in the home. To rid a room of stale tobacco or cooking smells
use cinnamon, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, orange, tea tree, rosemary or lime for their ability to freshen and cleanse the
air of stagnant smells throughout the house. Saturate cotton wool balls and place in the corners of a room, in cupboards
or out-of-the-way places to fragrance kitchens and living areas throughout the house. 9. Hallways
are the place where we greet our guests. Use lemon, lime, bergamont or grapefruit. Lavender or geranium can be mixed with
any of these. Lavender is uplifting in the morning and geranium has a calming effect and good for afternoons when you may
need to wind down at the end of the day 10. Keep tea tree oil in your first aid kit for cuts, burns
and head lice. Copyright © J Black. For more home and garden ideas visit http://www.netwrite-publish.com
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