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| Herbs and Essential Oils |
| Bergamot |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Antiseptic, anti-viral. Use for colds, fever, flu and sore throat. Good for
infected skin conditions. Inhale to relieve bronchial congestion. Insect
repellent, appetite stimulant. Refreshing, relaxing, uplifting. Relieves
depression and anxiety. |
Sedating to nervous system, but reviving to the spirit. |
| Cedarwood |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Anti-fungal, anti-infectious, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative,
mild aphrodisiac and insect repellent. |
It is good for easing colds, flu and bronchitis. Use the essential oil in a
diffuser or a steam inhalation bath. This oil can be used for arthritis and
rheumatism. Simply add a few drops to the bath or massage the oil directly
to affected area. |
| Skin Care: Acne, eczema, oily skin, and psoriasis. |
Cedarwood is a natural anti-depressant and a sedative. These calming
properties make it good for nervous tension, stress and anxiety. |
| Hair - Dandruff control, scalp stimulation. |
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| Circulation, Muscles & Joints: Arthritis and rheumatism. |
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| Respiratory System: Asthma, bronchitis and congestion. |
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| Immune System: Colds and flu. |
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| Nervous System: Anxiety, stress, tension. |
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| Massage Oil: Rub over abdomen for bladder infection and pain. |
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| Chamomile |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Analgesic, anti-anemic, antiseptic, anti-inflammation, antispasmodic,
antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, rheumatism. |
Nerve sedative, helps menopausal problems. Eases depression, stress related
complaints, insomnia and migraines. Facilitates meditation. Relaxing, and
soothing, |
| Eucalyptus |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, decongestant, expectorant, insecticide.
Benefits athlete's foot and other fungal infections. Use for colds, fevers,
asthma, laryngitis, sore throat and infectious skin conditions. |
Promotes health, purification and healing. Is a stimulant and aids memory.
Also rids negative psychic energy. Balancing. |
| Geranium |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Antidepressant, antiflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, fungicidal,
stimulant, mosquito repellent, engorgement of breast, poor circulation. Sore
throat, tonsillitis. Heals wounds. |
PMS, menopausal problems. Balances mood swings and hormones. When inhaled is
an anti-depressant. |
| Lavender |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
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Lavender offers a multitude of benefits and uses. Antidepressant,
antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, insecticide, sedative, stimulant.
Good for allergies, athletes foot, inflammations, insect bites, sunburn,
muscular aches, rheumatism and sprains. Also use for asthma, bronchitis,
laryngitis .It balances the mood, clears the mind, has a long tradition in
skin & hair care as well as medicine and is used for many household
solutions. |
One of the unique characteristics of Lavender Essential Oil is that it is
not merely energizing or relaxing, but balancing. The scent of Lavender will
rejuvenate and inspire a tired person and relax, soothe and slow down
someone who is stressed or tense. Harness the powers of Lavender to add
balance and serenity to our increasingly hectic lives. While pharmaceutical
drugs are limited to either stimulating or sedating a person, Lavender –
like many other remedies offered by nature – is able to re-establish the
person's balanced, harmonious and natural state, without the use of
synthetic chemicals. |
| Peppermint |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent,
carminative, expectorant. Helps muscular pain, asthma, bronchitis,
sinusitis, relief from head colds, cramps, colds, flu and fever. |
Stimulant that helps headaches, migraines, mental fatigue, nervous stress
and fainting. Affects conscious mind and halts negative thoughts. |
| Rosemary |
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Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Antiseptic, anti-bacterial, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent,
carminative, fungicidal, hypertensive, stimulant and insect repellent. Use
for muscular pain, poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, colds,
flu and infections. Aids in menstrual |
Helps headaches, mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion and stress-related
disorders. Clears conscious mind. Promotes mental clarity. Refreshes and
stimulates a warm sluggish body, energizes and regenerates. Strengthens and
uplifts. |
| Sandalwood |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent,
bactericidal, carminative, insecticidal, sedative. Helps bronchitis, coughs,
laryngitis, sore throat. |
Eases nervous tension and stress related complaints. Use as a meditative
aid, calms the mind, expels bad spirits, Helps impotence, helps clear acne,
and is soothing to mucous membrane. |
| Tea Tree |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Antibacterial, fungi and viruses and a powerful immune-stimulant, tea tree
should be included in the first-aid kit in every household. It is
particularly useful for combating repeated infections and for granular
fever. |
A cleansing, stimulating and revitalizing oil which may be useful after an
emotional crisis. |
| Invaluable for infectious skin conditions such as chicken pox, acne,
athlete's foot, boils, cuts and wounds, herpes, spots, verrucae and warts. |
Tea tree is often used neat for first-aid purposes. |
| Ylang Ylang |
| Therapeutic Qualities |
Benefits Provided |
| Aphrodisiac, antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, euphoric,
sedative, and stimulant. Helps depression, frigidity, impotence, insomnia. |
Eases nervous tension, soothes and inhibits anger born of frustration.
Promotes peace, sex, and love. Calms anger and negative emotional states.
Inclines to rest, comfort and sleep. |
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