Thursday, November 25, 2010

Essential Oil Guide #1

A
angelica: strengthens, restores and anchors(avoid using in full sun)
Aniseed: reduce cramping and indigestion (do not use if pregnant)
Armoise: emollient and muscle relaxant (do not use if pregnant)

B
Basil: soothes and tones. use sparingly.
Bay: stimulates and energizes. can irritate skin.
Bergamot: conditions skin, soothes, antiseptic and photo toxic.
Birch Tar: muscle relaxant, soothing agent (do not use if pregnant)
Blackcurrent Seed: relieves PMS high in vitamin C
Black Pepper: muscle relaxant

C
Cabreuva: calming increases alertness
Cajaput: stimulates, mood enhancer, antiseptic
Camphor: soothes, conditions skin, muscle relaxant (do not use if pregnant and epileptic)
Cananga: skin conditioner and deodorent.
Caraway: muscle relaxant.
Cardamom: muscle relaxant, skin conditioner and soothing agent.
Carrot seed: muscle relaxant, soothing agent and skin conditioner
Cedarwood: antiseptic, skin conditioner, deodorent and soothing agent.
Celery Seed:Toner
Chamomile Moroc: muscle relaxant and skin conditioner.
Chamomile Roman: muscle relaxant and skin conditioner.
Cinammon Bark: skin conditioner , anti-inflammatory (can cause skin irritaion)
Citronella: skin contioner and insect repellent
Clary sage: skin conditioner, astrigent, soothing agent , muscle relaxant ( do not use if pregnant or if drinking alcohol
Clove bud: muscle relaxant, soothing agent. can irritate skin.
Copaiba Balsam: increases circulation and reduce stress
Coriander: muscle relaxant, soothing agent. use sparingly.
Costus Root: calming agent
Cumin: stimulating can irratate skin. use sparingly.

i will post the other essential oils on another post. dont forget to check out my other home spa series by clicking the home spa label below. ^^

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