Basil
Constituents: linaloon, fenchol, eugenol, beta-caryophyllene, methyl chavicol.
Color: clear
Effects: it helps in uplifting and stimulating.
Scents: it has sweet, fresh and spicy scent.
Aroma: it has top note oil.
Combination: it combines with geranium, frankincense and citrus oil.
USES of Basil oil:
It cures insomnia.
It has tonic effects on nerves.
It helps to regulate menstrual cycle.
It stimulates digestive tract.
It helps in curing bronchitis.
It helps to cure nervous tension.
It helps to ease stress.
It is an antiseptic and helps to relieve from pain.
It is good in cold and cough
It helps in controlling constipation.
Disadvantages:
When used in excess it can be depressant. It can also cause irritation to sensitive skin. It should be well diluted before use.
Marjoram
Aroma: I t is middle note oil
Constituents: Aplha-terpineol, terpinen-4-ol, Sabinene. Linalool, sabinol, thujanol, camphor, Citral, Linalyl acetate, estragol, phellandrene, pinene. Eugenol, beta-caryophyllene, myrcene.
USES of marjoram oil:
It helps cure insomnia, depression, and anxiety.
It eases nervous stomach and poor digestion.
It calms and regulates the nervous system.
It relieves aching limbs and rheumatic condition.
DISADVANTAGE:
It has antispasmodic properties. It can have narcotic effect when used in excess.
Bay
CONSTITUENTS: Eugenol, chavicol, linalool, limonene, myrcene, methyl eugenol.
USES of bay oil:
It is used as a tonic.
It cures depression and increase stamina.
It is good for colds, influenza, bronchitis, sinusitus, and pneumonia.
It does not allow the hair to fall and serves as a good hair tonic.
DISADVANTAGE:
It is slightly toxic.
Myrrh
AROMA: It is base note oil.
CONSTUTUENTS: Heerabolene, limonene, pinene, cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, cadinene, cuminaldehyde and dipentene.
COMBINATION: It combines with dove, geranium, and frankincense.
USES of myrrh oil:
It has an inflammatory action.
It is excellent for skin care.
Myrrh cures bronchitis, laryngitis, influenza and cough.
Bergamot
AROMA: It is top note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: a-pinene, myrcene, a-bergaptene, limonene, linalool, B-bisabolene, linalyl acetate, geraniol, nerol, a- terpineol, neryl acetate, geraniol acetate.
USES of bergamot oil:
Its helps in restoring appetite.
It is used in perfumes.
It eases haemorrhoids.
It helps cure leucoderma.
It helps to heal wounds, ulcers and scars.
It helps in lowering down the fever.
It is a good antiseptic.
DISADVANTAGE:
They can’t be applied undiluted. It should not be taken without consultation.
Neroli
CONSTITUENTS: Linalyl acetate, linalool, nerolidol, limonene, geraniol, a-terpineol, neryl acetate, geranyul acetate.
COMBINATION: It combines with chamomile, lavender, sandalwood
USES of neroli oil:
It cures insomnia.
It helps to cure acne and eczema.
It is aphrodisiac
It calms palpitations
It helps to relieve anxiety.
DISADVANTAGE:
It has antispasmodic properties and should be avoided during pregnancy.
Camomile
AROMA: It is middle note oil.
COMBINATION: It combines with bergamot, geranium, and lavender.
CONSTITUENTS: Bisabolol, farnesol, azulene, thujanol, farnasene.
USES of camomile oil:
It eases the premenstrual tension.
It helps to cure gastric and intestinal ulcers.
It calms nervous system.
It eases menopausal problems like hot flushes, profuse sweating, aches and pains and fluid retention.
It cures dermatitis, burns, sores, wounds.
It helps to cure anaemia.
It is good for treating acne, boils, etc.
DISADVANTAGE:
It may cause dermatitis. Chamomile can cause skin irritation
Orange
AROMA: It is top note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: Limonene
USES of orange oil:
It helps in the treatment of fever.
It helps to regulate digestion.
In helps in cleansing blood.
It helps to strengthen muscles.
It reinforces natural immunity.
It eases constipation.
It works to prevent wrinkles and dermatitis.
DISADVANTAGE:
It increases the skin reaction to sun beamws and therefore the skin is more lightly to burn. Orange can cause irritation to sensitive skin.
Cardamum
CONSTITUENTS: cineol, terpinyl acetate, sabiene, limonene, linalool, pinene, linalyl acetate, and zingiberene.
USES of cardamum oil:
It eases indigestion and heart burn.
It eases cough
It helps in digesting the food.
It controls nausea during pregnancy.
It helps to cure bad breath
Patchouli
NOTE: It is base note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: esters, patchoulol, beta-caryophyllene.
COMBINATION: It combines geranium, lavender, neroli.
USES of patchouli oil:
It works as an antiseptic and anti fungal.
It rejuvenates the skin, helps oily skin, cracked skin, and wrinkles.
It is an antidote for insect and snake bites.
It helps to fight fever.
DISADVANTAGE:
It sedates when used in excess.
Cedar wood
AROMA: It is base note oil.
COMBINATION: It combines well with rosemary, sandalwood and bergamot.
USES of cedar wood oil:
It is beneficial for bronchitis.
It cures eczema, dermatitis, ulcers, acne and nervous tension.
It is good for hair care.
It eases pain in passing urine.
DISADVANTAGE:
Cedar may cause skin irritation to sensitive skin. Do not use cedar oil during pregnancy.
Peppermint
AROMA: It is top note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: Menthone, cineole, limonene, methyl acetate, pinene, beta-caryophyllene
COMBINATION: It combines well with lavender, eucalyptus, and rosemary.
USES of peppermint oil:
It calms palpitations.
Peppermint is used for the cure of asthma
It cleans the blood.
It cures eczema, acne, bruises and ulcers.
It arrests hiccups.
It relieves asthma
It is helpful in the cure of insomnia.
It is a good mouth wash.
It helps in the cure of migraine.
Cinnamon
AROMA: It is middle note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: It constitutes eugenol, benzyl benzoate, cinnamic aldehyde and eugenol acetate.
USES of cinnamon oil:
It is effective against scrabies.
It is a good antiseptic.
It cures influenza.
It is a mild aphrodisiac.
DISADVANTAGE:
when used in excess, it causes convulsions.
Petit grain
AROMA: It is top note oil.
COMBINATION: It combines well with lavender, Bergamot, and other citrus oil.
CONSTUENTS: Linalyl acetate, nerol, linalol, limonene, myrcene, geranyl acetate, myrcrne
USES of petit grain oil:
It is intellectual stimulant, and strengthens memory.
It calms palpitations.
It cures insomnia.
It is sedative
Clove
COLOR: It is of light golden yellow color.
AROMA: It is middle note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: eugenyl acetate, eugenol, caryophyllene, isocarypphyllene.
COMBINATION: It combines with lavender, orange, Ylang Ylang.
USES of clove oil:
It prevents infectious diseases.
It helps to strengthen memory.
It helps to cure impotence.
It helps to heal wound and ulcers.
It eases toothache and painful gums.
DISADVANTAGE:
Clove is highly irritating to the skin.
Pine
CONSTITUENTS: Pinene, limonene, cineole, borneol, myrcene, phellandrene, camphene.
USES of pine oil:
It eases rheumatism.
It prevents the spread of contagious diseases.
It is a powerful antiseptic.
It helps to cure pulmonary disease.
DISADVANTAGE:
It causes irritation to sensitive skin.
Cypress
AROMA: Medium note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: It constitutes sabinol, camphene, limonene, sabinene, myrcene, cedrol.
COMBINATION: It combines well with citrus oil, juniper, lavender.
USES of cypress oil:
It improves the circulation and cures varicose veins, thread veins and haemorrhoids.
It arrests excessive bleeding in periods.
It helps to ease rheumatism.
It is a good liver tonic
It eases congestion, asthma and coughs.
It is beneficial during menopause.
It helps to check bad wetting
DISADVANTAGE:
This oil has antispasmodic properties.
Rose
AROMA: It is middle note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: Esters, rose oxide, limonene, cintronellol, nerol, pinene, myrcene, geraniol.
COMBINATION: It combines well with chamomile, bergamot, and geranium.
USES of rose oil:
It is helpful during menopause.
It eases depression and mental fatigue.
It has aphrodisiac properties.
It rejuvenates tired muscles and decongests tissues.
Alleviates stress.
It helps to relieve premenstrual tension.
It helps to cure eczema, thread veins and acne.
It has astringent effect on skin.
Eucalyptus
AROMA: It is top note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: It consists of Pinene, limonene, pinocarvone, cineol, globulol, camphene, pinocarvone.
COMBINATION: It combines well with lavender, juniper, marjoram
USES of eucalyptus oil:
It helps to reduce temperature when a person is suffering from measles and malaria.
Excellent for easing rheumatism.
It helps to cure migraine and neuralgia.
It is a powerful antiseptic.
It helps to control diabetes.
DISADVANTAGE:
Eucalyptus should not be used by high blood pressure patient.
Rosemary
AROMA: It is middle note oil
CONSTITUENTS: Pinene, cineole, borneol, linalol, Alpha-terpineol, camphor, bornyl acetate, thujone camphene, limonene, beta-caryophyllene,terpinen, beta-caryophyllene.
COMBINATION: It combines with cedar wood, geranium, juniper.
USES of rosemary oil:
It controls hair loss and dandruff.
Used as a general tonic.
It improves blood circulation.
It eases lumbago.
It is useful in the treatment of obesity.
It eases burns and insect bites.
It induces and regulates periods.
It fights rheumatism.
It helps to rebuild the nervous system.
It relieves sprains and swollen ankles.
DISADVANTAGE:
Its excess use provokes epilepsy and convulsions.
Geranium
AROMA: It is middle note oil.
CONSTITUUENTS: Geranoil, citronellyl acetate, linalyl acetate, citonellol, geranyl acetate and beta- caryophyllene
COMBINATION: It combines with chamomile, juniper, cypress
USES of geranium oil:
It helps heal wounds and burns.
It improves pale complexions
It dissolves blood clots.
It give relief in mastitis
It is a mosquito repellant.
Cures dry eczema and chilblains.
Make the blood more fluid and thus improves circulation of blood.
DISADVANTAGE:
It causes irritation to sensitive skin. Geranium should should not be used during pregnancy because it has antispasmodic properties.
Sage
It reduces fatigue.
It purifies the blood.
It is helpful during menopause
It stops falling hair.
It helps to cure eczema and ulcers.
It is very useful in swimming.
It cures bleeding gums
It helps regulate low blood pressure.
It induces conception and recommended during pregnancy.
It eases rheumatic conditions
It is diuretic
DISADVANTAGE:
Sage should not be used by those, who suffers from epileptic tendencies.
Jasmine
AROMA: It is base note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: Jasmine oil contains linalool, benzyl alcohol, benzyl zcetate, benzyl benzoate, methyl antranilate, cis-jasmone, geranoil, P-cresol, famesol, cis-3-hexoneyl benzoate, eugenol, nerol, phytol, isophytol, ceosol, benzoic acid.
COMBINATION: It combines with chamomile, citrus oil and rose.
USES of jasmine oil:
It increases skin elasticity.
Eases anxiety, depression and lack of confidence
It prevents scarring
It tones up the skin.
It is a strong aphrodisiac.
DISADVANTAGE:
it can cause allergic reaction. Jasmine should be avoided during pregnancy.
Sandalwood
AROMA: It is base note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: Santalols, Santalenes, santyl acetate.
COMBINATION: It combines with frankincense, geranium and jasmine.
USES of sandalwood oil:
It has strong antiseptic effect.
It has a very relaxing effect.
It controls fluid retention.
It softens the skin and helps in the treatment of broken veins.
It cures pimples and eczema.
Juniper
AROMA: It is middle note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: Sabinene, pinene, terpinenol, camphene, myrcene, borneol
COMBINATION: It combines with frankincense, lavender, rose.
USES of juniper oil:
It eases painful joints, arthritis and rheumatism.
It is excellent for massaging weak muscles.
It stimulates appetite
It eases painful menstruation
It controls diabetes.
DISADVANTAGE:
Juniper should not be used by a person having kidney disease and during pregnancy.
Tangerine
AROMA: It is top note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: limonene, a-pinene, myrcene, citronellal, lonalool, neral, y-terpinene, neryl acetate, thymol, geraniol, carvone.
USES of tangerine oil:
It is good nerve tonic.
It helps to combat depression
Improves pale complexion
Recommended for children and elderly persons.
Recommended during pregnancy
Lavender
AROMA: It may be top or middle note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: Linalol, cineole, terpinenol, farnascene, beta-caryophyllene, linalyl acetate.
COMBINATION: It combines with clergy sage, frankincense, geranium
USES of lavender oil:
Eases aches, pains, and rheumatic conditions.
It is good antiseptic.
It relieves fatigue and depression and counteracts stress.
It heals burns, insect bites, helps falling hair and acne
It regulates high blood high pressure.
It eases palpitation, faintness, giddiness.
Regulates nervous system.
Regulates scanty menstrual periods
DISADVANTAGE:
Low blood pressure patients should take it with caution. It stimulates the nervous system when taken in excess.. it should be avoided during early stages of pregnancy
Thyme
AROMA: It is middle note oil.
CONSTITUENTS: a-pinene, a-thujene, b-pinene, thymol, camphene, carvacrol, -cymene, a-terpinene, linalool, B-caryophyllene
COMBINATION: It combines with bergamot, cedar wood and chamomile.
USES of thyme oil:
It controls hair loss.
It is good for dental care
It regulates the period.
It helps to ease fatigue, anxiety, depression and insomnia.
It regulates low blood pressure
It is a strong stimulant.
It cures warts, dermatitis, wounds and burns
It controls fluid retention.
Ylang ylang
CONSTITUENTS: Linalol, eugenol, methyl chavicol, benzyl acetate, farnesol, geranial, geranyl acetate, pinene, methyl chavicol.
COMBINATION: It combines with cedar wood, clary sage and geranium.
USES of ylang ylang oil:
It is good antiseptic.
It regulates the heartbeat.
It has invigorating effect on elder people
It controls anxiety, high blood pressure and tension.
Ylang ylang is used as bath oil.
It is also good for hair and skin
DISADVANTAGE:
It causes headache and nausea when used in excess because it has strong aroma.
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