AROMATHERAPY
AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy is the art and science of using the essential oils of
various
plants to bring about
well-being.
As the name would imply, essences are inhaled to
stimulate a desired state of mind, but topical application is
also effective for healthy
skin and a variety of physical
conditions. Blends are carefully balanced to respect the harmony
of certain scents and healing properties.
Basil, sweet (Ocimum basilicum)
Scent: fresh, green, licorice-like
Effect: stimulating
Use for: migraine, depression, muscle pain, stomach ache
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Scent: sweet, citrus, floral
Effect: uplifting
Use for: depression, blemishes, eczema, urinary tract
infections
Cedarwood, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica)
Scent: woody, warm, pine-like
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: sex drive, congestion, infection, anxiety
Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis)
Scent: warm, sweet, green
Effect: sedative
Use for: muscle pain, blemishes, anxiety, depression, wrinkles
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Scent: sweet, warm, spicy
Effect: stimulating
Use for: stress, exhaustion, constipation, rheumatism
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)
Scent: citrus, fruity, fresh
Effect: stimulating
Use for: perspiration, fatigue, headache, insect repellent
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Scent: sweet, nutty, herbaceous
Effect: euphoria
Use for: stress, depression, menopause, PMS, wrinkles, sex
drive
Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Scent: sweet, spicy, warm
Effect: uplifting
Use for: toothache, muscle pain, stress, colds, flu
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Scent: penetrating, camphoric, woody
Effect: energizing
Use for: colds, coughing, flu, muscle aches, poor circulation
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Scent: warm, sweet, licorice-like
Effect: calming
Use for: wrinkles, nervousness, menstrual cramps, nausea
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Scent: musty, warm, balsamic
Effect: meditative
Use for: stress, asthma, cough, arthritis, wrinkles
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Scent: sweet, floral, green
Effect: balancing
Use for: tension, menopause, cellulite, wrinkles
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Scent: warm, spicy, peppery
Effect: energizing
Use for: flu, muscle aches, nausea, sex drive
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
Scent: fresh, sweet, citrus
Effect: refreshing
Use for: depression, nervous exhaustion, cellulite
Helichrysum (Helichrysum angustifolia)
Scent: fruity, fresh, straw-like
Effect: soothing
Use for: depression, blemishes, inflammation, scars
Jasmine (Jasminum officinalis)
Scent: sweet, floral, exotic
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: sex drive, depression, labor pains, dry skin
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
Scent: spicy, peppery, pine-like
Effect: clarifying
Use for: hangover, skin problems, confusion, arthritis
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis)
Scent: sweet, floral, herbaceous
Effect: soothing
Use for: insomnia, burns, headache, infection
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Scent: clean, fresh, citrus
Effect: refreshing
Use for: infections, fatigue, oily skin, detoxification
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Scent: grassy, citrus, crisp
Effect: stimulating
Use for: confusion, sadness, insect repellent, circulation
Marjoram, sweet (Origanum majorana)
Scent: warm, woody, herbaceous
Effect: calming
Use for: anxiety, muscle tension, high blood pressure, asthma
Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
Scent: fresh, citrus
Effect: soothing
Use for: stress, stomach ache, menstrual cramps
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Scent: warm, earthy, smoky
Effect: motivating
Use for: colds, cough, scrapes, chapped skin
Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
Scent: sweet, floral, citrus
Effect: calming
Use for: emotional shock, depression, stretch marks, scars,
wrinkles
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini)
Scent: sweet, rosy, lemon
Effect: comforting
Use for: physical exhaustion, blemishes, oily skin, scars,
wrinkles
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Scent: pungent,
musky, sweet Effect: aphrodisiac Use for: sex drive, nervous
tension, sunburn, insect repellent
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Scent: sweet, minty, fresh
Effect: refreshing
Use for: nausea, indigestion, sunburn, concentration
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)
Scent: warm, woody, floral
Effect: grounding
Use for: anxiety, blemishes, oily skin
Pine, Scotch (Pinus sylvestris)
Scent: strong, clean, fresh
Effect: revitalizing
Use for: muscle pain, colds, cough, mental exhaustion
Rose (Rosa damascena)
Scent: rich, floral, spicy
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: PMS, menopause, sex drive, skin tonic, broken
capillaries
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Scent: strong, camphoric, woody
Effect: reviving
Use for: concentration, poor circulation, muscle aches, hair
care
Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Scent: sweet, woody, heady
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: depression, sex drive, blemishes, coughs
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Scent: camphoric, spicy, medicinal
Effect: stimulating
Use for: blemishes, cuts, bug bites, sore throat, urinary tract
infections
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Scent: fresh, spicy, medicinal
Effect: stimulating
Use for: emotional fatigue, digestion, blemishes, bug bites, sore
throat
Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Scent: smoky, earthy, nutty
Effect: soothing
Use for: blemishes, cuts, muscle aches, depression
Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)
Scent: fresh, floral, sweet
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: sex drive, depression, high blood pressure, oily skin
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