Yuletide Herb – Pine

Pine

Botanical: Various Species

Family: N.O. Pinaceae

Pines are among the most important commercial trees. Most of them have straight, unbranched, cylindrical trunks, which furnish large amounts of excellent saw timber. On account of the straight grain, strength, and other qualities of pine timber, it is used for nearly every sort of constructional work and the trade in it is enormous.

All the Pines yield resin in greater or smaller quantities, which is obtained by tapping the trees. The crude resin is almost entirely used for the distillation of Oil of Turpentine and Rosin, only small quantities being employed medicinally – for ointments, plasters, etc. When the Oil of Turpentine is entirely distilled off, the residuum is Rosin or Colophony, but when only part of the oil is extracted, the viscous mass remaining is known commercially as common Crude Turpentine.

Oil of Turpentine is a good solvent for many resins, wax, fats, caoutchouc, sulphur, and phosphorus, and is largely employed in making varnish, in oil-painting, etc. Medicinally, it is much employed in both general and veterinary practice as a rubefacient and vesicant, and is valuable as an antiseptic. It is used for horses and cattle internally as a vermifuge, and externally as a stimulant for rheumatic swellings, and for sprains and bruises, and to kill parasites.

Rosin is used not only by violinists, for rubbing their bows, but also in making sealing wax, varnish, and resinous soaps for sizing paper and papier maché and dressing hemp cordage, but one of its special uses is for making brewer’s pitch for coating the insides of beer casks and for distilling resinous oils, when the pitch used by shoemakers is left as residuum. Pitch is also used in veterinary practice.

Tar is an impure turpentine, viscid and brown-black in colour, procured by destructive distillation from the roots of various coniferous trees, particularly from Pinus sylvestris. Tar is used medicinally, especially in veterinary practice, for its antiseptic, stimulant, diuretic and diaphoretic action. Tar-water is given to horses with chronic cough and used internally and externally as a cutaneous stimulant and antiseptic in eczema. Oil of Tar is used instead of Oil of Turpentine in the case of mange, etc.

A considerable industry has grown up in the United States in the distillation of Pine wood by means of steam under pressure. One of the products thus obtained, which has considerable commercial importance, is known as Pine Oil. It has a pleasant odour, resembling that of caraway or Juniper Oil, and has been largely used for making paints which dry without gloss and as a ‘flatting’ material. It flows well under the brush and is a powerful solvent, and is useful for emulsion paints such as are now employed for inside work.

Pine resins are largely employed by the soap-maker for the manufacture of brown soaps.

The trade in resins was for many years almost exclusively a French industry, and only in France were the Pine forests turned to account for the production of resin on a commercial scale. Now, however, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia and North America furnish quantities, though, from the point of view of quality, the Pines which flourish near Bordeaux furnish a resin still much in request, and the turpentine extracted therefrom is abundant and one of the best qualities produced.

—Medicinal Action and Properties—Rubefacient, diuretic, irritant. A valuable remedy in bladder, kidney, and rheumatic affections and diseases of the mucous membrane and respiratory complaints; externally in the form of liniment plasters and inhalants.

—Preparations and Dosages—Oil of Turpentine. Spirits of Turpentine, B.P., 2 to 10drops As a vermifuge, 2 to 4 drachms. Tar, B.P., Pin. Sylv. Tar, U.S.P., Pin. Palust. Ointment Tar, B.P. Syrup Tar, U.S.P., 1 drachm.

SPECIES OF PINES HAVING MEDICINAL PRODUCTS

Pinus balsamea. Abies canadensis. A. balsamea. Balsam Fir. Balm of Gilead Fir. Perusse. Hemlock Spruce. Canada Turpentine. Pills for mucous discharge.

P. Canadensis. A. canadensis. Hemlock Spruce. Pitch and Oil.

P. Cedrus of Mount Lebanon. A false manna used in phthisis in Syria.

P. Cembra (Siberian Cedar or Tannenbaum). Europe and Asia. Edible seeds eaten by Russians as nuts. Coniferin from the cambium.

P. Cubensis. Cuban Pine. Turpentine.

P. Damaris. Agathis Damara. Damara Turpentine that hardens into a hard rosin.

P. Densiflora. Japan. An exudation called akamatsu. Timber.

P. Echinata. Short-leaved Pine. Turpentine. Timber.

P. Gerardiana. Neosa Pine. N.W. India. Edible seeds called neosa or chilgoza seeds.

P. Halepensis. Mediterranean countries. Spirits of Turpentine.

P. Heterophylla. Eastern America. Spirits of Turpentine. Timber.

P. Khasya. Burma. Turpentine resembling French Oil.

P. Larix. Larix Europaea. A. larix. L. decidua. Larch. Briançon manna, containing no mannite. Venice Turpentine.

P. Maritima. P. pinaster. Cluster Pine. Mediterranean countries. Bordeaux Turpentine. Pitch. French Oil of Turpentine, 25 per cent.

P. Merkusii. Burma. Turpentine resembling French Oil.

P. Microcarpa. P. pendula. L. Americana. Black or American Larch. Hackmatack. Tamarac. A decoction of the bark used.

P. Mughus. Hungarian terebinth.

P. Nigra. Pieca Mariana. Black or Bog Spruce. Decoction of young branches gives Essence of Spruce used for Spruce Beer.

P. Palustris. P. Australia. Long-leaved Pine. Yellow, Southern, Hard, Virginia. Spirits of Turpentine, 17 per cent oil. Carpets woven from leaves.

P. Picea. A. pectinata. Picea vulgaris. P. abies. A. vulgaris. A. alba. Spruce Fir. Norway Spruce. Strassbourg Turpentine. Térébinthine au citron.

P. Pinea. Mediterranean countries. Edible seeds. ‘Pignons’ or ‘Pinocchi.’

P. Ponderosa. Heavy Pine. California. Exudation is almost pure heptane; a chief constituent of American petroleum. Timber.

P. Pumilio. P. montana. Volatile Oil from the leaves. Oil of Dwarf Pine Needles. Oil of Pine.

P. Rigida. Pitch Pine. Tar.

P. Roxburghii. Himalayas. Spirits of Turpentine.

P. Sabiniana. Nut or Digger Pine. Turpentine, the oil being called abietene. Edible seeds.

P. Scropica. Occasionally its Turpentine is used for American Rosin.

P. Strobus. P. alba. White Pine. Coniferin from the Cambium Bark. Compound Syrup with Morphine. Timber.

P. Succinifera. Extinct. Fossil resin or amber.

P. Sylvestris. Scotch Pine or Fir. Norway Pine. Spirits of Turpentine, 32 per cent of oil. Russian Turpentine. Finnan Turpentine is the oleoresin. Timber.

P. Toeda. Loblolly Pine. Old Field Pine. United States. Occasionally its turpentine used for American rosin.

P. Teocoty. Mexican or Brea Turpentine.

P. Thunbergii. Japan. Exudation called Kuromatsu. Timber.

Yuletide Herb – Frankincense

Frankincense

Botanical: Boswellia Thurifera Family:

N.O Burseraceae

—Synonym—Olibanum.

—Part Used—The gum resin.

—Habitat—Arabia, Somaliland.

—Description—Obtained from the leafy forest tree Boswellia Thurifera, with leaves deciduous, alternate towards the tops of branches, unequally pinnated; leaflets in about ten pairs with an odd one opposite, oblong, obtuse, serrated, pubescent, sometimes alternate; petioles short. Flowers, white or pale rose on short pedicels in single axillary racemes shorter than the leaves. Calyx, small five-toothed, persistent; corolla with five obovate-oblong, very patent petals, acute at the base, inserted under the margin of the disk, acstivation slightly imbricative. Stamens, ten, inserted under the disk, alternately shorter; filaments subulate, persistent. Anthers, caducous, oblong. Torus a cupshaped disk, fleshy, larger than calyx, crenulated margin. Ovary, oblong, sessile. Style, one caducous, the length of the stamens; stigma capitate, three-lobed. Fruit capsular, three-angled three-celled, three-valved, septicidal, valves hard. Seeds, solitary in each cell surrounded by a broad membranaceous wing. Cotyledons intricately folded multifid.

The trees on the Somali coast grow, without soil, out of polished marble rocks, to which they are attached by a thick oval mass of substances resembling a mixture of lime and mortar. The young trees furnish the most valuable gum, the older yielding merely a clear, glutinous fluid, resembling coral varnish.

To obtain the Frankincense, a deep, longitudinal incision is made in the trunk of the tree and below it a narrow strip of bark 5 inches in length is peeled off. When the milk-like juice which exudes has hardened by exposure to the air, the incision is deepened. In about three months the resin has attained the required degree of consistency, hardening into yellowish ‘tears.’ The large, clear globules are scraped off into baskets and the inferior quality that has run down the tree is collected separately. The season for gathering lasts from May till the middle of September, when the first shower of rain puts a close to the gathering for that year.

The coast of Southern Arabia is yearly visited by parties of Somalis, who pay the Arabs for the privilege of collecting Frankincense, and in the interior of the country, about the plain of Dhofar, during the southwest Monsoon, Frankincense and other gums are gathered by the Bedouins. (The incense of Dhofar is alluded to by the Portuguese poet, Camoens.)

—Constituents—Resins 65 per cent, volatile oil 6 per cent, water-soluble gum 20 per cent, bassorin 6 to 8 per cent, plant residue 2 to 4 per cent; the resins are composed of boswellic acid and alibanoresin.

—Medicinal Action and Uses—It is stimulant, but seldom used now internally, though formerly was in great repute . Pliny mentions it as an antidote to hemlock. Avicenna (tenth century) recommends it for tumours, ulcers, vomiting, dysentery and fevers. In China it is used for leprosy.

Its principal use now is in the manufacture of incense and pastilles. It is also used in plasters and might be substituted for Balsam of Peru or Balsam or Tolu. The inhalation of steam laden with the volatile portion of the drug is said to relieve bronchitis and laryngitis.

The ceremonial incense of the Jews was compounded of four ‘sweet scents,’ of which pure Frankincense was one, pounded together in equal proportion. It is frequently mentioned in the Pentateuch. Pure Frankincense formed part of the meet offering and was also presented with the shew-bread every Sabbath day. With other spices, it was stored in a great chamber of the House of God at Jerusalem.

According to Herodotus, Frankincense to the amount of 1,000 talents weight was offered every year, during the feast of Bel, on the great altar of his temple in Babylon. The religious use of incense was as common in ancient Persia as in Babylon and Assyria. Herodotus states that the Arabs brought every year to Darius as tribute 1,000 talents of Frankincense, and the modern Parsis of Western India still preserve the ritual of incense.

Frankincense, though the most common, never became the only kind of incense offered to the gods among the Greeks. According to Pliny, it was not sacrificially employed in Trojan times. Among the Romans, the use of Frankincense (alluded to as mascula thura by Virgil in the Eclogues) was not confined to religious ceremonials. It was also used on state occasions, and in domestic life.

The kohl, or black powder with which the Egyptian women paint their eyelids, is made of charred Frankincense, or other odoriferous resin mixed with Frankincense. Frankincense is also melted to make a depilatory, and it is made into a paste with other ingredients to perfume the hands. A similar practice is described by Herodotus as having been practiced by the women of Scythia and is alluded to in Judith x. 3 and 4. In cold weather, the Egyptians warm their rooms with a brazier whereon incense is burnt, Frankincense, Benzoin and Aloe wood being chiefly used for the purpose.

The word ‘incense,’ meaning originally the aroma given off with the smoke of any odoriferous substance when burnt, has been gradually restricted almost exclusively to Frankincense, which has always been obtainable in Europe in greater quantity than any other of the aromatics imported from the East.

There is no fixed formula for the incense now used in the Christian churches of Europe, but it is recommended that Frankincense should enter as largely as possible intoits composition. In Rome, Olibanum alone is employed: in the Russian church, Benzoin is chiefly employed.

The following is a formula for an incense used in the Roman Church: Olibanum, 10 OZ. Benzoin, 4 oz. Storax, 1 OZ. Break into small pieces and mix.

The Sacred Herbs Of The Goddesses

The Sacred Herbs Of The Goddesses:

Aphrodite: olive, cinnamon, daisy, cypress, quince. orris (iris), apple, myrtle

Arcadia: rue, vervain

Artemis: silver fir, amaranth, cypress, cedar, hazel, myrtle, willow, daisy, mugwort, date palm

Astarte: alder, pine, cypress, myrtle, juniper

Athena: olive, apple

Bast: catnip, Vervain

Bellona: belladonna

Brigit: blackberry

Cailleach: wheat

Cardea: hawthorn, bean, arbutus

Ceres: willow, wheat, bay, pomegranate, poppy, leek, narcissus

Cybele: oak, myrrh, pine

Demeter: wheat, barley, pennyroyal, myrrh, rose, pomegranate, bean, poppy, all cultivated crops

Diana: birch, willow, acacia, wormwood, dittany, hazel, beech, fir, apple, mugwort, plane, mulberry, rue

Druantia: fir

Freya: cowslip, daisy, primrose, maidenhair, myrrh, strawberry, mistletoe

Hathor: myrtle, sycamore, grape, mandrake, coriander, rose

Hecate: willow, henbane, aconite, yew, mandrake, cyclamen, mint, cypress, date palm, sesame, dandelion, garlic, oak, onion

Hekat: cypress

Hera: apple, willow, orris, pomegranate, myrrh

Hina: bamboo

Hulda: flax, rose, hellebore, elder

Irene: olive

Iris: wormwood, iris

Ishtar: acacia, juniper, all grains

Isis: fig, heather, wheat, wormwood, barley, myrrh, rose, palm, lotus, per sea, onion, iris, vervain

Juno: lily, crocus, asphodel, quince, pomegranate, vervain, iris, lettuce, fig, mint

Cerridwen: vervain, acorns

Minerva: olive, mulberry, thistle

Nefer-Tum: lotus

Nepthys: myrrh, lily

Nuit: sycamore

Olwen: apple

Persephone: parsley, narcissus, willow, pomegranate

Rhea: myrrh, oak

Rowen: clover, rowen

Venus: cinnamon, daisy, elder, heather, anemone, apple, poppy, violet, marjoram, maidenhair fern, carnation, aster, vervain, myrtle, orchid, cedar, lily, mistletoe, pine, quince

Vesta: oak

The Sacred Herbs Of The Gods

The Sacred Herbs Of The Gods:

Adonis: myrrh, corn, rose, fennel, lettuce, white heather

Aesculapius: bay, mustard

Ajax: delphinium

Anu: tamarisk

Apollo: leek, hyacinth, heliotrope, cornel, bay, frankincense, date palm,

cypress

Attis: pine, almond

Ares: buttercup

Bacchus: grape, ivy, fig, beech, tamarisk

Baldur: St. John’s wort, daisy

Bran: alder, all grains

Cupid: cypress, sugar, white violet, red rose

Dagda: oak

Dianus: fig

Dionysus: fig, apple, ivy, grape, pine, corn, pomegranate, toadstools, mushrooms, fennel, all wild and cultivated trees

Dis: cypress

Ea: cedar

Eros: red rose

Gwydion: ash

Helios: oak

Horus: horehound, lotus, persea

Hypnos: poppy

Jove: pine, cassia, houseleek, carnation, cypress

Jupiter: aloe, agrimony, sage, oak, mullein, acorn, beech, cypress, houseleek, date palm, violet, gorse, ox-eye daisy, vervain

Kernunnos: heliotrope, bay, sunflower, oak, orange

Kanaloa: banana

Mars: ash, aloe, dogwood, buttercup, witch grass, vervain

Mercury: cinnamon, mulberry, hazel, willow

Mithras: cypress, violet

Neptune: ash, bladderwrack, all seaweeds

Odin: mistletoe, elm, yew, oak

Osiris: acacia, grape, ivy, tamarisk, cedar, clover, date palm, all grains

Pan: fig, pine, reed, oak, fern, all meadow flowers

Pluto: cypress, mint, pomegranate

Poseidon: pine, ash, fig, bladderwrack, all seaweeds

Prometheus: fennel

Ra: acacia, frankincense, myrrh, olive

Saturn: fig, blackberry

Sylvanus: pine

Tammuz: wheat, pomegranate, all grains

Thoth: almond

Thor: thistle, houseleek, vervain, hazel, ash, birch, rowen, oak, pomegranate, burdock, beech

Uranus: ash

Woden: ash

Zeus: oak, olive, pine, aloe, parsley, sage, wheat, fig

As the Craft, we will take only that which we need from the green and growing things of the Earth, never failing to attune with the plant before harvesting, nor failing to leave a token of gratitude and respect.

ESSENTIAL OILS DATA FILE

ESSENTIAL OILS DATA FILE

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AMBRETTE SEED

Abelmoschus, moschatus
Source: seed, France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing calming
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: emollient aphrodisiac

blends well with: neroli, olibanum, rose, sandalwood, other floral oils
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AMYRIS

Amyris, balsamifera
Source: wood, West Indies
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: grounding, energizing. toning, balancing
aroma type: woodsy
traditional use: muscle relaxant, emollient, soothing agent, stimulant

blends well with: lavandin, citronella, cedarwood
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ANISE

Pimpinella, ansisum
Source: ripe fruit, China
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, toning
aroma type: anise
traditional use: deodorant

blends well with: amyris, bay, cardamon, caraway, cedarwood, coriander, fennel,
galbanum, mandarin

Safety Information: slight dermal toxicity; use recommended dilution or less
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ARMOISE

Artemisia, vulgaris
Source: entire plant, France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing, stimulating, energizing, toning
aroma type: aromatic
traditional use: emollient, soothing agent, muscle relaxant

blends well with: patchouli, rosemary, lavandin, sage, clary sage, cedarwood,
cedar leaf

Safety Information: should be avoided by pregnant women
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BASIL

Ocimum, basilicum
Source: leaves, Madagascar, France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: soothing, energizing, toning
aroma type: anise
traditional use: deodorant, soothing agent, insect repellent, muscle relaxant

blends well with: bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, geranium, hyssop,
lavender, marjoram, neroli,

Safety Information: use recommended dilution or less
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BAY

Pimenta, racemosa
Source: leaves, West Indies
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: aphrodisiac

blends well with: coriander, eucalyptus, ginger, juniper berry, lavender,
lemon, marjoram, orange, rose, rosemary, thyme, ylang ylang

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less; can cause skin
irritation
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BERGAMOT

Citrus, bergamia
Source: fruit peel, Africa
production method: expression
aromatherapy class: calming, balancing
aroma type: citrus
skin type: oily, blemished, normal to combination
traditional use: antiseptic, deodorant, perfume, soothing agent, skin
conditioner

blends well with: chamomile, coriander, cypress, geranium, juniper, lavender,
lemon, neroli, ylang ylang

Safety Information: photo toxic
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BIRCH TAR

Betula, alba
Source: wood and bark, France
production method: steam distillation
aroma type: woodsy
traditional use: soothing agent, muscle relaxant

blends well with: patchouli, vetiver, copaila

Safety Information: should be avoided by pregnant women
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CAJEPUT

Melalecua, minor
Source: leaves and stems, Indonesia
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: soothing, stimulating, energizing
aroma type: camphoraceous
skin type: blemished
traditional use: antiseptic, deodorant, insect repellent

blends well with: bergamot, birch, cardamon, clove, geranium, lavender, myrtle,
nutmeg, rose, thyme
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CHAMOMILE BLUE

Matricaria, recutita
Source: flowers, Germany
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: soothing, toning
aroma type: fruity
skin type: sensitive, blemished
traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner, aphrodisiac

blends well with: bergamot, jasmine, labdanum, neroli, clary sage, rose
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CHAMOMILE ROMAN

Chamaemelum, nobile
Source: flowers, Europe
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: fruity
skin type: sensitive
traditional use: muscle relaxant, skin conditioner

blends well with: galbanum, eucalyptus, rosemary
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CHAMOMILE MOROC or SAUVAGE

Ormenis, multicaulis
Source: blossoms, Morocco
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing, soothing, calming, toning
aroma type: aromatic
skin type: sensitive
traditional use: muscle relaxant, skin conditioner

blends well with: cypress, labdanum, lavandin, lavender, vetiver, cedarwood,
olibanum
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CAMPHOR

Cinnamomum, camphora
Source: wood, Japan
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing, stimulating, toning, cooling
aroma type: camphoraceous
traditional use: deodorant, soothing agent, skin conditioner, aphrodisiac,
muscle relaxant

blends well with: olibanum, ylang ylang, orange, mandarin

Safety Information: should be avoided by pregnant women
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CANANGA

Cananga, odorata
Source: flowers, Java
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing
aroma type: floral
traditional use: deodorant, skin conditioner

blends well with: bergamot, lavender, lemon, neroli, palmarosa, sandalwood,
vetiver, ylang ylang
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CARAWAY SEED

Carum, carvi
Source: seeds, Holland
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating
aroma type: minty
traditional use: muscle relaxant

blends well with: galbanum, eucalyptus, rosemary

Safety Information: slight dermal toxicity
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CARDAMON

Elettaria, cardamomum
Source: seeds, Central America
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, toning
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, soothing agent

blends well with: coriander, olibanum, galbanum, geranium, juniper berry,
lemon, myrtle
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CARROT SEED

Daccus, carota
Source: seeds, India
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, toning
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner, aphrodisiac

blends well with: bergamot, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, lime, neroli,
orange, petitgrain, rosemary
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CEDAR LEAF

Thuja, occidntalis
Source: leaves and stems, United States
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: aromatic
traditional use: deodorant, astringent, soothing agent

blends well with: lavender, lavandin, rosemary, armoise
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CEDARWOOD

Juniperus, communis
Source: wood, United States
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing, grounding, energizing
aroma type: woodsy
traditional use: antiseptic, skin conditioner, deodorant, insect repellent,
soothing agent

blends well with: patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood
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CELERY SEED

Apium, graveolens
Source: seeds, India
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, toning
aroma type: spicy
traditional use:

blends well with: basil, cajeput, chamomile, grapefruit, guaicwood, lemon,
orange, palmarosa, rosemary
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CINNAMON LEAF

Cinamomum, zeylanicum
Source: leaves and steams, Ceylon
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: anti-inflammatory agent, aphrodisiac, skin conditioner,
deodorant

blends well with: caraway, citrus oils, clove, myrtle, nutmeg, olibanum

Safety Information: can cause skin irritation; moderate dermal toxicity
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CISTUS

Cistus, ladaniferus
Source: resin, Morocco and Spain
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, toning, soothing,
aroma type: balsamic
traditional use: aroma fixative, skin conditioner

blends well with: clary sage, juniper berry, bergamot, cypress, vetiver,
sandalwood, patchouli, olibanum, lavender, labdanum
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CITRONELLA

Cymbopogon, nardus
Source: aerial parts, Java
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: soothing
aroma type: citrus

traditional use: insect repellent, skin conditioner

blends well with: bergamot, lemon, orange, lemongrass
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CLARY SAGE

Salvia, sclarea
Source: flowering tops, Morocco
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing, calming, toning
aroma type: herbaceous
skin type: normal to combination
traditional use: skin conditioner, astringent, soothing agent, aphrodisiac,
muscle relaxant

blends well with: cedarwood, labdanum, citrus oils, lavender lavandin

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less
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CLOVE BUD

Salvia, sclarea
Source: flowers, Madagascar
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent

blends well with: basil, black pepper, cinnamon, citronella, grapefruit, lemon,
nutmeg, orange, peppermint, rosemary, rose

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less; can cause skin
irritation
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CLOVE LEAF

Eugenia, caryphyllata
Source: leaves and stems, Madagascar
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, insect repellent

blends well with: basil, black pepper, cinnamon, citronella, grapefruit, lemon,
nutmeg, orange, peppermint, rosemary, rose

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less; can cause skin
irritation
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CORIANDER SEED

Copaifera, reticulata
Source: seeds, France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: warming, stimulating
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: muscle relaxant, deodorant, soothing agent, aphrodisiac

blends well with: bergamot, black pepper, cinnamon, citronella, cypress,
galbanum, ginger, jasmine, lemon, neroli, orange
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CYPRESS

Cupressus, sempervirens
Source: leaves and stems, France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating
aroma type: coniferous
skin type: oily, blemished
traditional use: insect repellent, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, soothing
agent, skin conditioner

blends well with: bergamot, clary sage, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, orange,
rosemary, sandalwood

Safety Information: FLAMMABLE
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EUCALYPTUS

Eucalyptus, globulus
Source: leaves and stems, Spain
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: toning, stimulating
aroma type: camphoraceous
skin type: blemished
traditional use: deodorant, antiseptic, soothing agent, skin conditioner,
insect repellent

blends well with: coriander, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, thyme
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FENNEL SWEET

Foeniculum, vulgare
Source: fruits, Italy
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, toning
aroma type: anise
traditional use: antiseptic, aphrodisiac, soothing agent, muscle relaxant

blends well with: basil, geranium, lavender, lemon, rose, rosemary, sandalwood

Safety Information: slight dermal toxicity; use « recommended dilution or
less
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GALBANUM

Ferula, galbaniflua
Source: resin, Middle East and France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: toning, stimulating
aroma type: green
skin type: blemished
traditional use: skin conditioner, muscle relaxant

blends well with: citronella, elemi, olibanum, jasmine, palmarosa, geranium,
ginger, rose, ylang ylang
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GERANIUM

Pelargonium, graveolens
Source: leaves and stems, China
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing, soothing
skin type: oily, dry
aroma type: floral
traditional use: skin refresher, astringent

blends well with: cedarwood, citronella, clary sage, grapefruit, jasmine,
lavender, lime, neroli, orange, petitgrain, rose, rosemary, sandalwood

Safety Information: slight dermal toxicity
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GINGER

Zingiber, officinale
Source: roots, China
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, warming
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: aphrodisiac, astringent

blends well with: cinnamon, coriander, clove, elemi, eucalyptus, olibanum,
geranium, lemon, lime, myrtle, orange, rosemary, spearmint
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GRAPEFRUIT

Citrus, xparadisi
Source: fruit, United States
production method: expression
aromatherapy class: energizing
aroma type: citrus
skin type: dry, blemished
traditional use: soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner

blends well with: citrus oils, especially bergamot, orange
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HYSSOP

Hyssopus, officinalis
Source: roots, India, Egypt and Europe
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: warming, stimulating, balancing
aroma type: herbaceous
skin type: blemished
traditional use: soothing agent, skin conditioner

blends well with: celery, fennel, lavender, orange, rosemary, tangerine

Safety Information: should be avoided by pregnant women
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JASMINE ABSOLUTE

Jasminum, sambac
Source: flowers, Egypt
production method: solvent, extraction
aromatherapy class: uplifting, balancing
aroma type: floral
skin type: dry, normal to combination
traditional use: antiseptic, aphrodisiac, emollient, soothing agent

blends well with: all floral absolutes
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JUNIPER BERRY

Juniperus, communis
Source: flowers, Yugoslavia
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing
aroma type: coniferous
skin type: blemished
traditional use: astringent, skin detoxifier, deodorant, soothing agent

blends well with: elemi, cypress, clary sage, lavandin

Safety Information: FLAMMABLE
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LAUREL LEAF

Laurus, nobilis
Source: leaves, Morocco
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, equalizing
aroma type: aromatic

blends well with: citrus and spice oils, juniper berry, cypress, rosemary
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LAVANDIN

Lavandula, x intermedia
Source: leaves, France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing
aroma type: herbaceous
traditional use: soothing agent, muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, astringent

blends well with: clove, bay leaf, cinnamon, citronella, cypress, geranium,
patchouli
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LAVENDER ABSOLUTE

Lavandula, officinalis
Source: flowering tops, France
production method: solvent extract
aromatherapy class: calming, balancing, soothing
aroma type: herbaceous
skin type: sensitive, all skin types
traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent

blends well with: lavender
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LAVENDER

Lavandula, angustfolia
Source: flowering tops, France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: calming, balancing, soothing
aroma type: herbaceous
skin type: sensitive, all skin types
traditional use: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory agent, muscle relaxant, soothing
agent, skin conditioner, astringent

blends well with: bergamot, clove, rosemary, eucalyptus, patchouli, clary sage,
rose, jasmine
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LAVENDER SPIKE

Lavandula, latifolia
Source: leaves and stems, Spain
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, energizing
aroma type: herbaceous
skin type: sensitive, all skin types
traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent

blends well with: lavender, lavandin, rosemary, eucalyptus, petitgrain, neroli
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LEMON

Citrus, limon
Source: fruit peels, United States
production method: expression
aromatherapy class: energizing, uplifting
aroma type: citrus
skin type: oily, blemished
traditional use: antiseptic, soothing agent

blends well with: neroli, clary sage, bergamot, citronella, orange flower,
violet left, galbanum

Safety Information: photo toxic
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LEMONGRASS

Cymbopogon, citratus
Source: aerial parts, Guatemala
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: citrus
skin type: oily
traditional use: insect repellent, skin conditioner, soothing agent, muscle
relaxant, deodorant, antiseptic

blends well with: geranium, jasmine, lavender

Safety Information: can cause skin irritation
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LIME

Citrus, auranttifolia
Source: fruit peels, West Indies
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, uplifting
aroma type: citrus
traditional use: soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner

blends well with: clary sage, citronella, lavender, lavandin, neroli, rosemary
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MANDARIN

Citrus, reticulata
Source: fruit peels, India
production method: expression
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: citrus
skin type: aging/mature skin
traditional use: soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner

blends well with: basil, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, olibanum, geranium,
grapefruit, lavender, lemon lime, neroli, orange, rose
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MARJORAM SWEET

Origanum, margorana
Source: flowering top, Spain
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: herbaceous
traditional use: antiseptic

blends well with: cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, lavender, mandarin, orange,
nutmeg, rosemary, ylang ylang, eucalyptus, thyme
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MENTHE POULIOT

Mentha, pulegium
Source: aerial parts, Africa
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: toning, stimulating
aroma type: minty

Safety Information: should be avoided by pregnant women
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MIMOSA ABSOLUTE

Acacia, dealbata
Source: flowering tops, India
production method: solvent extraction
aroma type: floral
traditional use: muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner

blends well with: lavandin, lavender, ylang ylang, violet, citronella
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MYRRH

Commiphora, myrrha
Source: resin, Somolia
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: toning, stimulating, soothing
aroma type: balsamic
skin type: dry, aging/mature
traditional use: insect repellent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory agent,
emollient

blends well with: clove, olibanum, galbanum, lavender, patchouli, sandalwood

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less
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MYRTLE

Myrtus, communis
Source: flowering tops, Mediterranean
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: toning, stimulating
aroma type: camphoraceous
skin type: oily, blemished
traditional use: soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner,
muscle relaxant

blends well with: bergamot, cardamon, coriander, lavender, lemon, lemongrass,
rosemary, spearmint, thyme, tea tree
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NARCISSUS ABSOLUTE

Narcissus, poeticus
Source: flowers, France
production method: solvent extraction
aroma type: floral
traditional use: perfume

blends well with: clove bud, jasmine, neroli, ylang ylang, rose, mimosa,
sandalwood
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NEROLI

Citrus, aurantium
Source: flowers, France and Italy
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, balancing, uplifting
aroma type: citrus
skin type: sensitive, aging/mature
traditional use: antiseptic, emollient

blends well with: citrus oils, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang
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NUTMEG

Myristica, fragrens
Source: fruits, West Indies
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating, warming
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: antiseptic, muscle relaxant, aphrodisiac

blends well with: lavandin, bay, orange, geranium, clary sage, rosemary, lime,
petitgrain, mandarin, coriander

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less
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OLIBANUM

Boswellia, carterii
Source: resin, India and France
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: stimulating, toning, grounding
aroma type: balsamic
skin type: aging/mature
traditional use: skin conditioner, soothing agent

blends well with: basil, black pepper, galbandum, geranium, grapefruit,
lavender, orange, patchouli, sandalwood

Safety Information: FLAMMABLE
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ORANGE FLOWER ABSOLUTE

Citrus, aurantium
Source: flowers, France
production method: solvent extraction
aromatherapy class: stimulating, balancing, uplifting
aroma type: floral
skin type: dry, aging/mature
traditional use: skin conditioner

blends well with: citrus oils, petitgrain, myrrh, neroli, floral absolutes
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ORANGE BITTER

Citrus, aurantium
Source: fruit peels, United States, Israel, France
production method: expression
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: citrus
traditional use: muscle relaxant, astringent, soothing agent

blends well with: lavandin, lavender, rosemary, clary sage, labdanum
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ORANGE SWEET

Citrus, auarantium
Source: fruit peels, West Indies and United States
production method: expression
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: citrus
skin type: dry, aging/mature
traditional use: astringent, soothing agent, skin conditioner

blends well with: citrus oils, petitgrain, neroli, orange flower
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ORRIS RESINOID

Iris, pallida
Source: roots, Morocco
production method: solvent, extraction
aroma type: floral
traditional use: emollient, perfume
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OTTO ROSE BULGARIAN

Rosa, damascena
Source: flowers, Morocco and Turkey
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: cooling, balancing, calming, toning
aroma type: floral
traditional use: astringent

blends well with: floral oils, especially jasmine
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PALMAROSA

Cymbopogon, martini
Source: aerial parts, India
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class:
aroma type: floral
skin type: dry
traditional use: insect repellent, skin conditioner, soothing agent, emollient,
muscle relaxant

blends well with: geranium, cananga, amyris, guaicawood
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PATCHOULI

Pogostermon, cablin
Source: leaves, Indonesia
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: soothing, toning
aroma type: woodsy
skin type: oily, blemished
traditional use: anti-inflammatory agent, antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac,
perfume

blends well with: labdanum, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, geranium, clove,
lavender, rose, neroli, bergamot, myrrh, clary sage
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PEPPER , BLACK

Piper, nigrum
Source: fruits, India and Indonesia
production method: steam distillation
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: muscle relaxant, aphrodisiac

blends well with: olibanum, sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, marjoram
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PEPPERMINT

Mentha, piperita
Source: aerial parts, United States
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating
aroma type: minty
skin type: blemished
traditional use: insect repellent, emollient, antiseptic, muscle relaxant

blends well with: bergamot, geranium, lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sandalwood

Safety Information: can cause skin irritation
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PETITGRAIN

Citrus, aurantium
Source: leaves and stems, Europe
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: citrus

blends well with: citrus oils, lavender, clary sage, rosemary, olibanum
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PIMENTO BERRY

Pimenta, dioica
Source: fruits, Cuba, Mexico and United States
production method: steam distillation
aroma type: spicy
traditional use: aphrodisiac

blends well with: ginger, geranium, lavender, labdanum, ylang ylang, patchouli,
orris

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less; can cause skin
irritation
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ROSE ABSOLUTE BULGARIAN

Rosa, centifolia
Source: flowers, Bulgaria and Morocco
production method: solvent extraction
aromatherapy class: cooling, balancing, calming, toning
aroma type: floral
skin type: dry, sensitive, normal to combination, aging/mature
traditional use: perfume, skin conditioner, aphrodisiac
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ROSE CONCRETE

Rosa, damascena
Source: flowering tops, Bulgaria and Turkey
production method: solvent extraction
aromatherapy class: cooling, balancing, calming, toning
aroma type: floral
traditional use: perfume, emollient, aphrodisiac
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ROSE

Rosa, damascena
Source: flowers, Turkey
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: cooling, balancing, calming, toning
aroma type: floral
skin type: dry, sensitive, normal to combination, aging/mature
traditional use: perfume, emollient, aphrodisiac
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ROSEMARY

Rosmarinus, officinalis
Source: leaves, Tunisia
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating
aroma type: camphoraceous
skin type: oily, blemished
traditional use: antiseptic, muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner

blends well with: olibanum, lavender, lavandin, citronella, thyme, basil,
peppermint, labdanum, elemi, cedarwood, petitgrain, cinnamon

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less
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SAGE

Salvia, officinalis
Source: leaves, Spain
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating
aroma type: camphoraceous
skin type: oily
traditional use: soothing agent

blends well with: lavandin, rosemary, citrus oils

Safety Information: should be avoided by pregnant women
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SANDALWOOD

Santalum, album
Source: wood, East India
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: calming, grounding
aroma type: woodsy
skin type: oily, blemished, sensitive, dry
traditional use: antiseptic, emollient, soothing agent, astringent, insect
repellent, skin conditioner

blends well with: rose, violet, clove, lavender, black pepper, bergamot,
geranium, labdanum, vetiver, patchouli, mimosa, myrrh, jasmine
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SPEARMINT

Mentha, spicata
Source: flowering tops, United States
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: calming
aroma type: minty
skin type: blemished
traditional use: insect repellent, emollient, astringent, soothing agent,
muscle relaxant spearmint oil (cont)

blends well with: bergamot, jasmine, lavender, sandalwood

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less
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TANGERINE

Citrus, z tangelo
Source: fruit peels, United States
production method: expression
aromatherapy class: energizing
aroma type: citrus
skin type: oily
traditional use: astringent

blends well with: basil, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, olibanum, geranium,
grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lime, neroli, orange, rose
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TEA TREE

Melaleuca, alterniflora
Source: leaves and stems, Australia
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating, toning
skin type: oily, blemished
aroma type: camphoraceous
traditional use: insect repellent, antiseptic

blends well with: lavandin, lavender, clary sage, rosemary, cananga, geranium,
marjoram, clove, nutmeg
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THYME RED

Thymus, vulgaris
Source: flowering tops, Spain
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: energizing, stimulating, toning
aroma type: spicy
skin type: blemished
traditional use: deodorant, antiseptic

blends well with: bergamot, lemon, rosemary, lavender, lavandin, marjoram

Safety Information: use « recommended dilution or less; can cause skin
irritation
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TOLU BALSAM RESINOID

Myroxylon, balsamum
Source: resin, South America
production method: solvent extraction
aromatherapy class: calming, grounding
aroma type: balsamic
traditional use: emollient, skin conditioner
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TONKA RESINOID

Dipteryx, odorata
Source: seeds, France
production method: solvent extraction
aroma type: tobacco
traditional use: soothing agent
blends well with: lavender, lavandin
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VANILLA ABSOLUTE

Vanilla, planifolia
Source: seeds, Madagascar
production method: solvent extraction
aroma type: balsamic
traditional use: emollient, aphrodisiac
blends well with: sandalwood, vetiver
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VETIVER

Vetiveria, zizaniodes
Source: roots, Haiti
production method: steam distillation
aromatherapy class: balancing, grounding
aroma type: woodsy
skin type: sensitive, aging/mature
traditional use: emollient

blends well with: sandalwood, jasmine, patchouli, lavender, clary sage, mimosa,
ylang ylang
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VIOLET LEAVES

Viola, odorata
Source: leaves, France and Egypt
production method: solvent extraction
aromatherapy class: calming, balancing
aroma type: herbaceous
traditional use: soothing agent, skin conditioner

blends well with: clary sage, basil
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YLANG YLANG ABSOLUTE

Cananga, oforata
Source: flowers, Indonesia
production method: solvent extraction
aromatherapy class: calming, balancing
aroma type: floral
skin type: oily, dry, normal to combination, aging/mature
traditional use: perfume, aphrodisiac

blends well with: bergamot, lavender, lemon, narcissus, neroli, palmarosa,
sandalwood, vetiver
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WARNINGS FOR GUIDE TO AROMATHERAPY

Remember that this is JUST a guide and to consult an aromatherapist for proper use of these oils and tell your doctor what you are using!

Warning! Most oils, unless specifically mentioned, should not be used on the
skin without first diluting with a suitable carrier oil!!!

Some oils, Champhor; Fennel; Hyssop; Sage & Rosemary, should not be used by persons with Epilepsy.

Those who are pregnant should avoid using Aniseed; Basil; Clary Sage; Cypress; Cinnamon; Fennel; Hyssop; Jasmine; Juniper; Marjoram; Myrrh; Origanum; Peppermint; Rose; Rosemary; Sage; Thyme: Especially in the first three months unless used with an aromatherapist.

Please note that the warnings about using oils whilst pregnant are here because of rumors about some oils causing bleeding and possible aborting. There is no documented evidence about this.

Oils for Physical, Mental, Spiritual & Emotional Ailments

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL and EMOTIONAL

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ABSCESSES

Lavender, Tea Tree
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ABDOMINAL CRAMPS

Lavender, Clary Sage
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ACCUMULATION OF TOXINS

Birch, Carrot Seed, Juniper
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ACNE

Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Palmarosa , Patchouli, Sandalwood,
Tea Tree
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AGING SKIN

Frankincense
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ALLERGIES

Chamomile, Lavender , Melissa, Patchouli
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AMENORRHOEA (Missing or scanty periods)

Basil, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Myrrh
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ARTHRITIS

Benzoin, Birch, Black Pepper, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Juniper
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ASTHMA

Clary Sage , Cypress, Frankincense, Lavender , Marjoram
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ATHLETES FOOT

Tea Tree, Myrrh
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BOILS

Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender
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BRONCHIAL INFECTIONS

(Including Colds, Flu & Bronchitis) Basil, Benzoin, Cajeput, Cedarwood,
Eucalyptus, Frankincense , Ginger, Immortelle, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrtle ,
Peppermint, Pine Needle, Sandalwood, Tea Tree , Thyme
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BRUISES

Fennel, Lavender , Parsley Seed
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BURNS

Lavender
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CATARRH

Eucalyptus, Lavender , Pine Needle, Thyme
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CELLULITIS

Birch, Fennel, Geranium, Grapefruit
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CHILBLAINS

Black Pepper, Lemon, Marjoram
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CHILDRENS TUMMY UPSETS

Mandarin
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COLD SORES

Bergamot , Eucalyptus, Tea Tree
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COLIC

Black Pepper, Chamomile, Marjoram , Peppermint
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CONGESTED SKIN

Geranium, Grapefruit
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CONSTIPATION

Black Pepper
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COUGHS

Benzoin, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus , Ginger, Immortelle, Marjoram, Myrtle , Pine
Needle, Tea Tree , Thyme
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CRACKED & CHAPPED SKIN

Benzoin, Myrrh, Patchouli
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CUTS

Benzoin, Chamomile , Lemon
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CYSTITIS

Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood
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DANDRUFF

Lavender , Patchouli
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DERMATITIS

Birch, Chamomile , Immortelle, Lavender, Palmarosa
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DIARRHEA

Griping pains:-Cardamon Seed, Peppermint
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DRY SKIN

Geranium (esp. with oily patches), Sandalwood
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DYSMENORRHOEA (Painful periods/menstrual cramps)

Basil, Chamomile, Clary Sage , Cypress, Lavender, Marjoram
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DYSPEPSIA

Basil, Lavender, Marjoram
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ECZEMA

Bergamot , Birch, Chamomile , Immortelle, Lavender , Melissa, Patchouli
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FLATULENCE

Cardamon Seed, Lime
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GOUT

Benzoin, Carrot Seed, Juniper , Lemon, Rosemary
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GREASY SKIN

Lemon, Sandalwood, Tea Tree
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HEMORRHOIDS (Piles)

Cypress , Parsley Seed
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HAIR CARE

Birch, Rosemary
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HEARTBURN

Cardamon Seed
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HERPES

Tea Tree
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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

(Hypertension) Lavender, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang
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INDIGESTION

Cardamon Seed, Chamomile, Orange
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INFLAMED JOINTS

Chamomile
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INFLAMMATION

Benzoin, Chamomile, Lavender
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INSECT BITES & STINGS

Basil, Chamomile, Lavender, Tea Tree
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LARYNGITIS AND SORE THROATS

Benzoin, Ginger, Lavender , Thyme
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LEUCORRHOEA (White vaginal discharge)

Bergamot, Lavender, Myrrh
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LUMBAGO

Marjoram
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MENOPAUSAL PROBLEMS

Cypress, Geranium
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MENORRHAGIA (Heavy periods)

Cypress
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METRORRHAGIA (Bleeding between periods)

Frankincense
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MUSCULAR ACHES AND PAINS

Basil, Black Pepper, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Grapefruit , Immortelle,
Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary
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NAUSEA

Cardamon Seed, Chamomile
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NEURALGIA

Chamomile
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OBESITY

Birch, Fennel
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OEDEMA/WATER RETENTION

Birch, Carrot Seed , Fennel, Grapefruit
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PMT/PMS

Geranium , Juniper, Lavender , Melissa
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POOR CIRCULATION

Black Pepper, Ginger , Pine Needle, Rosemary
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PRURITIS

Bergamot, Myrrh, Tea Tree
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PSORIASIS

Bergamot , Birch
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PYORRHEA

Fennel
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RASHES

Chamomile
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RHEUMATISM

Benzoin, Birch, Chamomile, Eucalyptus , Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram,
Rosemary
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RINGWORM

Myrrh
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SCARS

Frankincense , Petitgrain, Lavender
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SINUSITIS

Pine Needle
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SKIN CARE

Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Palmarosa, Rosewood
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SORES

Eucalyptus, Lavender
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SPOTS

Lavender, Tea Tree
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SPRAINS & STRAINS

Chamomile, Lavender
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STOMACH CRAMPS

Clary Sage, Peppermint
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STRETCH MARKS

Mandarin, Lavender
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SWEATY FEET

Cypress
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TEETHING PAIN

Chamomile
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THRUSH

Tea Tree
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TOOTHACHE

Cajeput, Chamomile
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URETHRITIS

Cedarwood, Tea Tree
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VAGINITIS

Tea Tree
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VARICOSE VEINS

Cypress
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VERRUCCAS, CORNS & WARTS

Lemon, Tea Tree
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WEEPY SKIN CONDITIONS

Myrrh
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WOUNDS

Chamomile , Lemon, Myrrh, Tea Tree

OILS FOR MENTAL, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL AILMENTS

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ANGER

Ylang Ylang
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ANXIETY

Bergamot , Petitgrain
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BOREDOM

Lemongrass
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DEPRESSION

Basil, Bergamot , Immortelle, Lavender , Lime, Sandalwood
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DULL DAYS

Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Lime , Orange
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GRIEF

Melissa
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HEADACHE

Chamomile, Lavender
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NERVOUS EXHAUSTION & FATIGUE

Basil, Peppermint, Rosemary
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INSOMNIA

Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram
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LOSS OF APPETITE

Bergamot
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MIGRAINE

Lavender
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NERVOUS TENSION & STRESS

Benzoin, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender,
Sandalwood, Vetivert
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VERTIGO

Lavender, Peppermint
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SHOCK

Peppermint , Petitgrain
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FEVERS

Eucalyptus , Lemongrass
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INSECT REPELLENT

Lemongrass; Citronella, Lavender

Therapeutic uses of Essential oils

The following list is just a start in your quest for the Uses of Essential oils
and has been gathered from many sources and from personal experience. Please read this before using any item mentioned.

The following oils may assist in alleviating the complaints featured. This is
not a comprehensive list nor is it considered to be a prescription for the named
complaint.

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Angelica

Herb – Seeds – Roots

Cough, Cold, Fever, Flatulence Indigestion
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Aniseed

Herb – Seed Pod

Indigestion, Coughs, Bronchitis, Catarrh
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Apricot Kernel Oil

From the kernel

premature skin aging, inflammation, dryness use 100% minerals and vitamins
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Avocado Pear Oil

From the fruit

dry skin, eczema – Add 10% to base oil – vitamins, protein, lecithin, fatty
acids
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Basil

Herb: Whole Plant

Bronchitis, Fatigue, Colds, Loss of concentration, Migraine, gout, Aches & Pains
Depression, Fainting, Mental Fatigue, Migraine, Nausea, Nervous Tension

Stimulating
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Bay

Tree Leaves

Sprains, Colds Flu, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Antiseptic, Decongestant, Tonic
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Benzoin

Tree Trunk

Coughs, Itching, Arthritis, Colds, Sedative
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Bergamot

Peel of fruit

Fevers, Acne, Tension, Wounds, Coughs, Stress, Antidepressant Uplifting
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Birch

Tree Bark

Gout, Rheumatism, Eczema, Ulcers
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Black Pepper

Vine Berries

Colds, Aches, Influence, Flatulence, Rheumatism
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Bois de Rose

Tree Wood

Tonic, Coughs, Headaches, antidepressant
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Borage

Seed Oil

PMT, MS Menopause, Heart disease, Psoriasis, Eczema, premature aging,
regenerates skin 10% dilution gamma acid, vitamins, minerals
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Cajeput

Tree

Antiseptic, Pain Reliever, Lung Congestion, Neuralgia, Acne
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Carrot

Root, Seeds

Gout, Ulcers, Flatulence, Eczema, Psoriasis, Diuretic
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Carrot Oil

Carrots

Premature Aging, itching dryness psoriasis 10% in base oil vitamins, minerals,
beta-carotene
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Cedarwood

Tree-Wood

Bronchitis, Catarrh, Acne, Arthritis, Diuretic Lung Congestion, Eczema,
Encourages Sexual Response
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Chamomile

Nervous conditions, Insomnia, antibacterial, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory
teething, sunburn, psoriasis, eczema, asthma, hay fever, diarrhea, sprains,
nausea, fever, depression Contain azulene (Uplifting), Toning
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Chamomile Mataricaria – Chamomile

Herb, Flowers, Leaves

Nerves, Migraine, Acne, Inflammation, Insomnia, Menstrual Problems, Dermatitis
Eczema, Psoriasis, Inflammatory Diseases, Burns, Nervous Tension, Neuralgia,
Insomnia, Contains Azulene
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Chamomile Roman – Athemis Nobilis

Herb Flowers Leaves

Nerves Migraine, Acne, Inflammation, Insomnia, Menstrual Problems, Dermatitis
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Champhor

Tree Wood
Coughs, Colds, Fevers, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Stimulating
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Cinnamon

Tree, Twigs, Leaves
Anti-viral Antiseptic, Circulatory, Heart, Digestive, Respiratory Stimulant.
Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, anti-venom eugenol–antiseptic, Flu, Rheumatism,
Warts, Coughs, Colds, Viral infections
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Citronella

Grass

Insecticide, Deodorant, Tonic, Stimulant
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Clary-sage

Herb Flowering Tops
Depression, Nerves, Sore Throat, Aches and Pains, Debility, Sedative, Uplifting
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Clove

antibacterial, antiseptic, analgesic, toothache, digestive problems, muscular
disorders, asthma, nausea, sinusitis, sedative, nerve tension, general
weakness, Antispasmodic Do not use undiluted on skin
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Clove

Tree – Flower Buds

Nausea, Flatulence, Bronchitis Arthritis, Rheumatism Toothache, Diarrhea,
Infections Analgesic, Antiseptic
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Coriander

Herb – Seeds of ripe fruit, leaves

Indigestion, influenza, Fatigue, rheumatism, Flatulence, Nervousness, Analgesic
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Corn Oil

Corn

Soothing on all skins 100% protein, vitamins, minerals C
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Umin

Herb – Seeds, Fruit

Indigestion, Headache, Liver Problems, Stimulant
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Cypress

Leaves & Shoots

anti-viral, Astringent, antispasmodic, Coughs, rheumatism, Flu, Wounds, Muscle
Nerve Tens Veins
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Cypress

Tree – Leaves – Twig

Menopausal Problems, circulatory Conditions, Rheumatism, Colds, Whooping Cough,
Nervous Tension, Hemorrhoids, Wounds, Astringent
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Dill

Herb – Seeds Fruit

Flatulence, Indigestion, Constipation, Nervousness, Gastric Upsets, Headaches
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Eucalyptus – distilled

Cooling, protecting, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic, diuretic,
analgesic, deodorizing, coughs, cystitis, candida, diabetes, sunburn
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Eucalyptus

Tree – Leaves Twigs

Sore Throats, Coughs, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Skin Infections, Ulcers, Sores,
Rheumatism Aches & Pains, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory
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Eucalyptus Lemon

Tree – Leaves Twigs

Dandruff, Scabs, Sores, Candida, Asthma, Fever, Fungal infections, Skin
Infections Sore Throats
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Eucalyptus Peppermint

Tree – Leaves Twigs

Ulcers, Sores, Coughs, Colds, Fever, Respiratory Problems, Viral Infections,
Headaches, Flu, Rheumatism, Arthritis
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Eucalyptus Radiata

Tree – Leaves Twigs

Viral Infections, Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Rheumatism,
Muscular Strains. Antiseptic
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Evening Primrose Oil

PMT, MS, menopausal problems, heart disease, psoriasis, eczema, prevents
premature aging 10% gamma lineolenic acid, vitamins, minerals
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Fennel

Herb – Seeds

Digestive Problems, Menopausal Problems, Obesity, Constipation, Kidney Stones,
Nausea Diuretic
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Frankincense

Tree — Bark

Sores, Wounds, Fevers, Coughs, Colds, Stress, Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Nervous
Conditions,

Tension Plant — Bark

Bronchitis, Respiratory Problems, Swelling Inflammations, Tension, Nervous
Conditions
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Geranium

chilblains, cosmetic, endometriosis, menopause, diabetes, throat infections,
nerve tonic, sedative, uterine & breast cancer, frostbite, infertility,
antiseptic, astringent, skin toner, Adrenal Hormones, Relaxing, Uplifting,
Moisturizing, Toning
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Ginger
Root

Stimulating, Rheumatism, Muscular Aches, Pains, Sprains, Broken Bones, Colds,
Nausea, Diarrhea, Alcoholism, Digestive Disorders
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Grapefruit

Tree – Rind

Lethargy, Tonic, Obesity, Kidney & Liver Problems, Migraine, Antidepressant,
Aid in Drug Withdrawal Treatment
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Grapeseed Oil

all skins 100% base oil vitamins, minerals, protein
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Hazelnut Oil

from the kernel slight astringent base oil 100% vitamins,
minerals, protein
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Hops

Plant – Buds & Flowers

Neuralgia, Bruising, Menstrual & Menopausal Problems, Rheumatism, Nerves,
Diuretic, Sedative Analgesic
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Hyssop

Herb – leaves & Flowering Tops Bruises, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Coughs,
Colds, Sore Throats, Viruses, Blood Pressure, Circulation, Nervous Tension,
Asthma, Tonic
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Immortelle

Flower – Flowering Tops Bacterial Infections, Rheumatism, Muscle Aches,
Weakness, Lethargy, Depression, Respiration, Colds, Flu, Fever, Fungicide
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Inula odorata

anti-viral
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Jasmine

Bush – Flowers

Nervous Tension, Depression, Menstrual Problems, Laryngitis, Anxiety, Lethargy,
Relaxant
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Jojoba Oil

from the bean

inflammation, psoriases, eczema, acne, hair care, penetrates – 10% – protein,
minerals, waxy collagen like substance
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Juniper

Tree/Bush – Berries

Tonic for nervous system, digestive stimulant, Diuretic, Acne, Coughs, Ulcers,
Fatigue, Rheumatism, Sores, Urinary Infections
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Lavender

Burns, prevents scarring, antibiotic, antidepressant, sedative, immunoactive,
Wounds, relaxing, Moisturizing, Antiseptic, Toning, Eczema, Tension, Insomnia,
Asthma, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Bacterial Conditions, Headaches, Dermatitis,
Fainting
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Lemon Grass

Grass – Whole Plant

Antiseptic, Infections, Headaches, Sore Throats, Respiration, Fevers, Tonic,
Insect Repellent
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Lemon Oil

Tree Rind of Fruit

water purifier, antiseptic, antibacterial oil, verrucas, insect bites, tension
headaches, lymphatic tonic, digestive stimulant, disperse cellulite, slimming,
anti wrinkle Diuretic, Stimulating, Anxiety, Astringent, Antiseptic, BP
Vitamin C, Carotene (A) Bioflavonoids
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Lime

Tree – Rind

Fevers, Rheumatism, Sore Throats, Headaches, Anorexia, Alcoholism, Depression,
Anxiety Astringent, Tonic
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Mace

Tree – Peel of Fruit

Indigestion, Weakness, Bacterial Infections, Gout, Rheumatism, Arthritis,
Circulation
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Mandarin

Tree – Rind

Insomnia, Nervousness, Liver Problems, Digestion, Anxiety, Tonic, Tranquilizer
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Marjoram

Herb – Flowering Tops

Relaxing, Sprains, Bruises, Colds, Rheumatism, Intestinal, Cramps, Menstrual
Problems Anxiety, Asthma, Bronchitis, Insomnia, Circulation, Muscular
Disorders
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Melissa

Herb – Leaves Relaxing, Nervousness, Bacterial & Fungal Infections,
Diarrhea, Eczema, Sedative Cardiac Tonic
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Myrrh

Tree – Bark/Resin

Antiseptic, Astringent, Tonic, Healing Agent, Dermatitis Coughs, Mouth and skin
ulcers, Bacterial & Fungal Infections
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Neroli

Blossoms-Bitter Orange Tree

Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Antiseptic, Digestive Aid, Sedative, Bacterial
Infections, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Fungicide, Insomnia, Relaxing, Moisturizing
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Niaouli

Leaves and stems

Melaeleuca Tree Antiseptic, Soothing Agents, Pain Reliever, Decongestant
Gomenol

Bush – Leaves, Twigs

Anti-viral, Wounds, Infections, Bacterial Disease, Sore Throats, Burns,
Respiration, Acne
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Nutmeg

Tree – Seed

Nausea, Vomiting, Muscle Aches, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Nervousness, Insomnia,
Cardio Stimulant
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Olive Oil

rheumatic conditions, hair care, soothes 10% protein, minerals, vitamins
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Orange

Tree – Rind of Fruit

Depression, Anxiety, Constipation, Nervous Conditions, Muscular Spasm, Tonic,
Sedative Antiseptic
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Oregano

Herb – Leaves & Flowering Tops

Anti-viral, Bronchitis, Rheumatism, Respiration, Muscle Pain, Digestion
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Palma Rosa

Grass

Skin infections, Anorexia, Tonic
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Parsley

Herb — Seeds

Nervous Conditions, Kidney Problems, Menstrual and Menopausal Problems,
Sedative, Diuretic
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Patchouli

Plant

Antidepressant, Sedative, Aphrodisiac Anxiety, Acne, Eczema, Herpes, Ulcers
(Skin) “Tired Skin”
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Patchouli

Plant – Leaves

Skin Inflammations, Fungal infections, Acne, Eczema, Dandruff, Antiseptic,
Diuretic Insecticide
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Peanut Oil

100% base oil protein, vitamins, minerals
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Peppermint

Herb – Whole Plant

Inflammation, Nausea, Indigestion, Fevers, Flatulence, Headaches Migraine, Liver
Problems Arthritis, Stimulant
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Peppermint

digestive, respiration, circulation, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, gas, flu,
migraine, Fatigue, Migraine, Asthma, Bronchitis, Stimulating
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Petitgrain

Tree – Leaves, Twigs

Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, Antiseptic, Tonic, Aids Convalescence
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Pimento

Tree – Berries, Twigs

Flatulence, Indigestion, Cramps, Intestinal Problems, Colds, Rheumatism,
Muscular Strains, Depression, Tonic, Tranquilizer
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Pine

Needles, Bark, Berries

Antiseptic, Diuretic, Stimulant adrenal glands, Bladder, Kidney, Chest
infections, Infections, Fatigue, Rheumatism, Gout, Flu, Bronchitis, Muscle
Pain, Diuretic, Respiration Sore Throats, Colds, Circulation, Muscle pain
Turpentine
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Ravensara

Bush – Leaves

Viral Infections, Liver Infections, Lung Infections, Respiratory Problems,
Antiseptic
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Red thyme

anti-viral
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Rose

Flower

Depression, aphrodisiac, Female organ regulator, astringent, Sedative, Heart
tonic, Stomach Liver, Uterus, Nausea, Headache, Insomnia, Skin Care,
Relaxing, Toning Moisturizing, Antiseptic
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Rose Bulger (Bulgarian)

Bush – Flowers Petals

Anxiety, Depression, Circulatory Problems, Menopausal Problems, Antiseptic,
Tonic
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Rose Maroc (Morocco)

Bush – Flowers, Petals

Menstrual Disorders, Depression, Stress, Tension, Circulatory Conditions, Tonic,
Sedative
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Rosemary

Herb –

Physical & Mental stimulant, muscular conditions, antiseptic, sprains, arthritis
rheumatism, depression, fatigue, memory loss, migraine, flue, diabetes, hair
care, Antiseptic Stimulating, Toning
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Sage

Herb – Plant

Tonic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Blood Pressure, Female Reproductive System, Sores
Fatigue, Nervousness, Asthma, Bronchitis, Low Blood Pressure, Bacterial
Infections, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Sprains, Fibrosis, Astringent
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Sandalwood

Tree

Antiseptic, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Fatigue, Impotence, Relaxing, Uplifting, Acne,
Cystitis, Moisturizing, Menstrual Problems, Skin Infections, Fungal & Bacterial
Infections, Sedative
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Sesame Oil

psoriasis, eczema, rheumatism, arthritis 10 % dilution vitamins, minerals,
proteins, lecithin, amino acids
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Soya Bean Oil

100 % base oil protein, minerals, vitamins
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Spearmint

Herb – Leaves, Flowering Tops

Flatulence, Indigestion, Intestinal Cramps, Fevers, Nausea, Colic, Hemorrhoids
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Sunflower, Oil

base oil 100 % vitamins, minerals
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Sweet Almond oil

From the kernel itching, soreness, dryness, inflammation use 100%
Glucosides, minerals, vitamins, protein
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Tagetes

Plant – Flowers

Fungal Infections, Skin Infections, Cuts, Sprains, Strains, Wounds, Circulation
Antiseptic
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Tangerine

Uplifting
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Tea Tree

Tree – Leaves, Twigs

anti-viral, anti-fungal, antibacterial,

Antiseptic, Colds, Influenza, Cold Sores, Warts Verrucas, Inflammation, Acne,
Burns, Candida, Shock, Hysteria
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Thyme Red (Vulgaris)

Herb – Leaves, Flowering Tops

Bacterial Infections, Urinary Infections, Rheumatism, Lethargy, Sores, Wounds,
Stimulant Tonic, Raises Immunity

Thyme Red (Vulgaris)

Thyme linalol – anti-viral, eliminates toxic wastes, whooping cough, warts,
neuralgia, fatigue, acne, Hair & skin care, cooking, antiseptic powders,
Fatigue, Skin Inflammation, Antiseptic Only diluted, overuse causes thyroid
problems
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Valerian

Plant – Roots

Sedative, Calming, Nervous Conditions, Trembling, Neuralgia, Insomnia,
Palpitations Sedative, Tranquilizer
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Vetiver

Roots of Grass

Calming, Anxiety, Nervous Tension, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Muscle Relaxant,
Antiseptic, Tonic
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Violet

Leaves Plant – Leaves

Inflammations, Kidney Problems, Obesity, Skin Infections, Fibrosis, Rheumatism
Analgesic and Liver Decongestant
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Wheat germ Oil

eczema, psoriasis, premature aging, 10% dilution protein, minerals,
vitamins
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Wintergreen

Herb –

Stimulating
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Yarrow

Herb – Leaves, Flowering Tops

Inflammations, Cramps, Constipation, Circulation, Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Menstrual Problems Astringent
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Ylang-Ylang

Tree-Flowers

Sedative, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, High Blood Pressure, Intestinal Infections,
Impotence Uplifting, Moisturizing, Anxiety, Depression, Sedative, Tonic

Carrier Oils for Mixing with Essential Oils

CARRIER OILS FOR MIXING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

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Pure Essential Oils are mostly too strong and concentrated to be used directly
on our skin. So they should be diluted with carrier or base oils so that they
can be rubbed or massaged onto the skin. Essential Oils can be very expensive
and will not go very far when full strength, but will cover a large area when
diluted and will be just as effective. Oils which are termed “Extra Virgin, Cold
Pressed Oils” are the best carrier oils to use. These are the first pressed oils
from a crop. The oils come from the nut or seed of the plants. Although there
are hundreds of oil bearing plants only a few are produced commercially.

Also the oils which themselves have no, or a minimum of, aroma of their own are
more suitable for Aromatherapy, to allow the Essential oils themselves to work
properly.

Later extraction’s can come from heat or solvent processes which can destroy
vital trace minerals and vitamins found in the oils. It is also wise to avoid
mineral oils and baby oils as well.

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Sweet Almond

The first choice of many aromatherapists as it is good for all skin types.
Almond oil diluted with 10% of Avocado or Wheatgerm (unless the user is allergic
to wheat) is good for people with dry skin, and can help relieve itching,
soreness and dryness. Never mix this oil up with the essential oil from bitter
almonds as this oil is never used in aromatherapy due to the risk of prussic
acid forming.

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Grapeseed

A good second choice carrier especially for those whose skin seems not to absorb
other oils very quickly.

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Apricot Kernel

Another good for all skin types, but especially sensitive or prematurely mature
skin.

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Peach Kernel

And another good for all skin types, along with Sweet Almond and Apricot Kernel
oils it is a rich and nourishing oil.

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Olive

Used in a 10% dilution, for rheumatic conditions, hair care and cosmetics.

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Soya

Can be used 100% on all skin types.

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Sunflower Seed

Can be used 100%

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Sesame Seed

Used as a 10% addition to main oils. Can assist with psoriasis, eczema,
rheumatism, and arthritis.

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Coconut
Usually deodorized for use in aromatherapy coconut oil can aid tanning and is
reputed to filter the sun’s rays. Can cause a rash on some people.

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Avocado

Used as an addition to other base oils, 10% to 25%. It is good for eczema and
dry, dehydrated skin.

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Calendula

This Oil has an anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, vulnerary (aiding healing of
wounds) effect and so is very useful in its own right. The addition of essential
oils enhance the effects of the oils together, (a synergistic effect). It also
blends well with Hypericum.

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Hypericum

Macerated oil from St Johns Wort. An anti-inflammatory oil. It is soothing and
effective on wounds and is helpful in cases of neuralgia, sciatica and
fibrositus. Blends well with Calendula.

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Wheatgerm

Used 10% in a mixture. Helps eczema, psoriasis, prematurely aged skin, and slows
down mixed blends of oils from deterioration.

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Jojoba

More of a liquid wax than an oil, used as a 10% addition to other oils.

Description of Essential And Carrier Oils & Some Uses

DESCRIPTIONS OF ESSENTIAL AND CARRIER OILS & SOME USES

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Allspice – Berry Pimenta Officinalis (Family, Myrtaceae)

Its spicy scent often used in potpourris. and used to flavor beverages, sweets
and other foods. warming, cheering, sense enhancing. Warning Avoid use in
Sun.
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Almond – (sweet)Prunus amygdalus, P. dulcis (Family, Rosaceae)

Obtained from the Nut of the tree and native to Asia and the Mediterranean this
oil is a favourite Carrier oil for Essential oil aromatherapy blends. It is used
in itself for moisturizing skin.
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Ambrete – seed Abelmoscyhus moschatus AKA Hibiscus abelmoschus (Family,
Malvaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle

This has a sweet, floral musky, aroma which gets better after a few months of
storage, and works well with many other oils. Used in Muscle aches and pains
related to fatigue and poor circulation. Can be used as an anti-depressant
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Amyris – Amyris balsamifera, Schimmelia oleifera (Family, Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle/Base

Calming and an aid to stress relief. It has sedative properties and helps
meditation. AKA Sandalwood Amyris
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Angelica Root – Angelica archangelica, A. officinalis (Family, Apiaceae
[Umbelleferae])

Perfume Note=Top

A warm, musky, earthy aroma with excellent staying power. Only small quantities
are needed to create an effect in a perfume. Aromatherapy: anchoring,
restorative, strengthening, used for depression. Oil can also come from the
seed. Warning Avoid use in Sun.
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Aniseed – Illicium Verum (Family, Illiciaceae)

The seeds of aniseed have long been used as an aid to digestion. The Essential
oil has a sweet, fresh aroma and can be used for any cramping, indigestion, or
digestive problems, (though not internally), and for spasmodic coughs. AKA Star
Anise Warning Do not use Aniseed during pregnancy.
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Anise – Pimpinella Anisum, Anisum officinalis (Family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae])

Perfume Note=Middle

Cheering, sense enhancing, mildly euphoric. Added to perfumes for a rich, sweet
fragrance. Aids relaxation and emotional balance. Warning Could cause skin
problems in the very sensitive.
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Apricot – Kernal Armeniaca Vulgaris, Prunis armeniaca (Family, Rosaceae)

This nut oil, from Asia, is another oil used as a carrier. Believed to be good
for the skin.
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Arjowan – Trachyspermum ammi, T. copticum (Family, Apiaceae)

Good for circulation and muscular problems. Warning Due to slight toxicity use
sparingly, especialy if you have sensitive skin.
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Avocado – Persea americana, Persea gratissima (Family, Lauraceae)

This oil is added to carrier oils, up to 20% as an aid to skin moisturizing.
Warning
May be toxic in large amounts
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Babassu – Orbignya barbosiana (Family, Arecaceae)

From the Amazon this Palm tree is used for many purposes. The oil is from the
nut and may be used as a carrier oil. This soothing oil has been used for
stretch marks.
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Balsam – Peru Myroxylon balsamum var. pererae (Family, Fabaceae Legumunosae])

Perfume Note=Base

Used on chafed skin to soothe. Exotic aroma, anchoring, strengthening and
imparts a rich, earthy scent to perfumes..
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Basil – Osimum Basilicum (Family, Labiatae)

Perfume Note=Top

Invigorates body and spirit: helps refresh the mind allowing concentration,
especially when tired. A good nerve tonic after a stressful day. It has a sweet
liquorice-like fragrance, Blends well with Lavender, Bergamot, Clary Sage and
Geranium. Warning Do not use Basil during pregnancy, can be a skin irritant.

Also East Indian Basil, (O. gratissimum) and Hairy Basil (O. Canum) and lots
more.
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Bay Leaf – Pimenta Racemosa (Family, Myrtaceae)

Uplifting. A good scalp and hair tonic, and for Respiratory disorders and
depression. Can be stimulating to the memory. Warning Bay can be a skin
irritant, so must be used with care.

AKA West Indian Bay. Laurel AKA Sweet Bay. (Laurus noblis) is also a Bay.
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Beechnut – Fagus grandifolia, F. sylvatica (Family, Fagaceae)

A soothing oil from the nut is used as a carrier.
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Ben Moringa – oleifera, M. pterygosperma (Family, Moringaceae)

From the seeds this oil is used in skin care.
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Benzoin – tincture Styax benzoin (Family, Styacaceae)

Perfume Note=Base

Soothes, stimulates, comforts and warms. Add to carrier oil/cream for protecting
skin against chapping or cracking.

AKA Friars Balsam. Other Oils; Balsam of Tolu (Myroxylon balsamum), Balsam of
Peru (M. balsamum var, Pereirae), Styrax (Liquidamber orientalis).
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Bergamot – Citrus Bergamia (Family, Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

Relaxes and refreshes and is good for confidence building. Uplifts the spirit
and emotions with its delicious fresh and invigorating citrus fragrance. Useful
for caring for oily and blemished skin. Lovely light citrus aroma. Use in
vaporizer to disperse unpleasant odorous. It is familiar to many as the
flavoring in Earl Gray Tea. Warning Do not apply to the skin before going out
into the sun – It can increase the susceptibility of the skin to severe burning.

A bergapten free Bergamot is available which reduces the susceptibility to
photosensitizing.
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Birch – Sweet Betula lenta (Family, Betulaceae)

This has a sweet, bracing aroma. It is said to be effective on arthritic and
muscular pain and can be a stimulant to the circulation, but is rarely used
in Aromatherapy. Warning Is slightly toxic and smells like Sweets. Keep
secure.

Birch, White. Betula alba (Family, Betulaceae)

Can help to clear the skin and help with psoriasis and eczema. Believed to
assist in removing toxins and boosting the circulation.
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Black Current Seed & Bud Rives – nigrum (Family, Grossulariaceae)
This Asian and European plant provides oil from the seeds and the buds, The seed
oil is used as an up to 20% carrier oil addition and bud oil is a very
expensive ingredient for perfumery and in foods. The seed oil has been used in
PMS problems. The berry is a very high source of Vitamin C.
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Black Pepper – Piper Nigrum (Family, Piperceae)

Perfume Note=Middle

With a pungent aroma it stimulates and tones. Warming oil during the cold winter
season. Ideal for massaging on abdomen and muscles. Use in pre-sports or dance
rub to help maintain suppleness. One of the earliest used spices, Interesting
effects happen when it is used in perfume blends. It blends well with Rose,
Rosemary, Marjoram and Lavender, but should only be used in small amounts.
Warning Black Pepper can be a skin irritant, so must be used with care.
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Borage – Borago officinalis (Family, Boraginaceae)

From the seeds this oil is high in GLA (gamma-linoleic acid), reputed to slow
down the skins aging processes. It issued as part of a carrier oil, to 25%
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Brazil nut – Bertholletia excelsa (Family, Lecythidaceae)

Another nut carrier oil from the Amazon. As it is libel to become rancid quickly
this oil needs special attention to storage in a dark cool place.
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Cajaput Melaleuca – Cajaputi (Family, Myrtaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

Improves mood, increases resistance to infections. A good ‘unwinding’ oil. Can
be used in a Steam inhalation to help clear the nasal passages, also helpful
when treating oily skin and spots. Warning Cajaput is a stimulant and an
irritant and must be used with care.
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Calendula – Calendula officinalis (Family, Asteraceae)

Good for skin infections, wounds, rashes, bites and inflammations. Also used
for other inflammations, e.g. hemorrhoids and Rheumatism. (See also Marigold.)
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Calophyllum – Calophyllum inophullum (Family, Guttiferae)

This Asian nut yields a high percentage of its weight as an oil. Sometimes used
as a carrier oil though it is quite thick in consistency.
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Camphor – White Cinnamon Camphor (Family, Lauraceae)

Can be used to care for oily or spotty skin and also as an insect repellent.
Also used in detergents, soaps, disinfectants, deodorants, room sprays etc.
Warning Camphor should be used sparingly and completely avoided by those
suffering from epilepsy.
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Canola – (rapeseed)Brassica napus (Family, Brassicaceae)

From the seeds of the plant this oil is used in cooking and as a carrier. The
original species contained up to 40% erucic acid which was harmful to the
Thyroid, Kidneys and other internal organs. The modern genetically altered
species only contains about 1% of the Toxic acid.
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Caraway – Carum carvi (Family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae])

An oil sometimes included in “Love Potions”. Can help circulation and intestinal
problems. Good for the skin and decreases bruising. Warning Can be irritating on
some skins.
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Cardamom Seed – Elettaria Cardomum (Family, Zingiberaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

The sweet, spicy, warming fragrance of cardamom has been enjoyed since the days
of the ancient Egyptians, who used it as a perfume and incense. It can be used
as an aid to digestion and makes an excellent bath oil as a tonic which
refreshes and invigorates. Also use a lot, sparingly, in cooking and also
perfumes.
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Carrot seed & root- Daucus – Carota (Family, Apiaceae [Umbeliferae])

Perfume Note=Middle

From the seed, this essential oil has the same sweet, earthy fragrance of the
vegetable. Considered to be particularly beneficial for dry, mature skin-types
and will can help to restore elasticity to the skin and could therefore reduce
wrinkles. The root oil is used in food coloring, (yellow), and in sun tan
lotions.
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Cashew nut – Anacardium occidentale (Family, Anacardiaceae)

This oil from Latin America and Asia is added as 20% to carriers
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Cassia – Cinnamomum cassia (Family, Lauraceae))

Perfume Note=Middle(only room scent)

Distinctly spicy like cinnamon bark. Used to flavor all kinds of food and
toothpaste, mouthwash and chewing gum. Warning Cassia is very irritating to
the skin and can cause an allergic reactions.
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Castor – Ricunus communis (Family, Euphorbiaceae)

Native to India, Castor has been used for centuries. Eating the nuts can be
fatal, one to five nuts can kill a child. The oil is extracted at a low
temperature to keep the Ricin from being in the oil. Used as an analgesic,
clearing blackheads and for dandruff.
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Cedarwood – Juniperus Mexicana Scheide (Family, Pinaceae)

Perfume Note=Base

With a woody balsamic aroma. It is used in perfumes to add body and a warm note
to any blend. And as Cedarwood Virginia therapeutically.
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Cedarwood – Virginia Juniperus Virginiana (Family, Cupressaceae)

Perfume Note=Base

Soothes and harmonizes. Recognized as a therapeutic oil from ancient times. An
astringent oil useful for protection and caring for oily and blemished skin, and
as an inhalant relieves mucoussy coughs and colds. Helps to combat cellulite,
use in wardrobe to repel moths. It makes a pleasant warm and woody room
fragrance, the Tibetans use it as temple incense. Warning Use Cedarwood during
pregnancy only in moderation.
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Celery Seed – Alpium graveolens (Family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae])

A sweet spicy aroma. It may stimulate milk flow, balance hormones, relieve liver
and elimination system problems.
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Chamomile – German Matricaria Chamomilla or M. recutia (Family, Asteraceae
[Compositae])

Perfume Note=Middle

An Absolute. German chamomile AKA blue chamomile or chamomile matricaria. The
blue color is from azulene which is formed during the distillation of the oil.
The odor is sweet and adds a warm, long-lasting undertone in perfumes. All the
Chamomiles are used in massage oils and herbal mixtures.
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Chamomile – Roman Chamaemelum nobile or Anthemis noblis (Family, Asteraceae
[Compositae])

Perfume Note=Middle Illustration by Diana Lambourne

Well known for its strong soothing effect on mind and body. The Roman is more
expensive but superior to the Moroc. They are excellent for protecting dry skin.
They have many uses e.g. can be used to treat nerve, headache, insomnia,
menstrual disorders and the Roman is a comforting oil during high pollen count.
A gentle oil suitable for the young and fragile. One of the few essential oils
that can be used on inflamed skin conditions. Blends well with Lavender,
bergamot, jasmine, neroli, and clary sage. Read the Aromatherapy books for their
varied uses.
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Cinnamon – Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Family, Lauraceae)

Perfume Note=middle (only room scent)

Warms and stimulates. A strong antiseptic, it has a cleansing effect. Used as a
comforting oil during the cold season, A lovely room fragrance, especially
during Xmas. Warning Cinnamon is a powerful irritant and must not be used on
the skin.
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Citronella – Cymbopogon Nardus (Family, Poaceae [Gramineae])

Perfume Note=Top

Light, fresh and uplifting oil, is a natural deodorizer, also useful as an
insect and cat repellent.
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Clary Sage – Salvia Sclerea (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Top/Middle

Soothes, relaxes and warms. uplifts the spirit. Contains a hormone-like compound
similar to estrogen that regulates hormonal balance. Massage on muscles and on
abdomen before and during menstruation. Induces feeling of well-being. Can
provoke dramatic and colorful dreams…. helpful with oily hair and skin,
dandruff and treating wrinkles. Sensual properties. Warning Do not use during
pregnancy. Do not drink alcohol or drive.
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Clove – Syzygium aromaticum or Eugenia caryophyllata (Family, Myrtaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle (room scent only)

An antiseptic and stimulating oil useful in mouthwash and gargle. Comforting
rubbed onto gums, traditionally used to relieve toothache. Could be an effective
mosquito repellent. Warning Clove is a powerful skin irritant and should be
used carefully. Do not use during pregnancy.
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Coriander – Coriandum sativum (Family, Apiacea [Umbelliferae])

Perfume Note=Top

A sweet-smelling, spicy essence. It makes a good massage blend to relieve
stiffness and muscle ache. In the bath it is refreshing and stimulating.
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Cumin – Cuminum cyminun (Family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae])

A sharp, spicy aroma. May be used for those who have mental or physical
exhaustion. Could stimulate the metabolism of those who are obese and/or have
excessive fluid. Warning May be slightly photosensitizing or irritating to some
skins.
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Cypress – Cupressus sempervirens (Family, Cupressaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle

With its smoky woody fragrance it refreshes, restores and tones. An astringent
oil useful for refreshing and caring for oily and blemished skin, As an anti-
perspirant it is good for sweaty feet. Massage on abdomen during menstruation
and where there is cellulite. Good menopausal oil. Natural deodorant. Blends
well with Lavender and Sandalwood.
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Dill – Anethum graveolens Apiaceae [Umbelliferae])

Some say can reduce appetite, and, with fennel and baking soda, is a constituent
of “Gripe Water”.
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Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus Globulus (Family, Myrtaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

Powerful antiseptic, widely used in baths and massage during the cold season.
Blend oil in chest rubs and use in a vaporizer to keep air germ free in sick
room. Blends well with Lavender and Pine.

There are many more Eucalyptus oils, including; Australian Eucalyptus, (E.
australina); Lemon Eucalyptus, (E. citriodora); Dives or Broad-Leaved
Peppermint, (E. dives); Peppermint Eucalyptus, (E> piperita); Blue Mallee (E.
polybractea); Gray peppermint, (E. radiata); Cully Gum, (E. smithii) and more.
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Evening Primrose – Centhera biennis

Rich in GLA, vitamins and minerals. Excellent for face and body massage blends,
especially to combat dry, revitalized skin and eczema, Used by PMT sufferers,
internally in small amounts, to ease the symptoms.
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Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare (Family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae])

Perfume Note=Top/Middle

Has a sweet aniseed-like aroma which makes it pleasant for skin care. For
massage where there is cellulite and for the digestive system, especially the
dreaded wind. Good for breast firming massage and to promote milk production,
use sparingly. Warning Fennel can be a skin irritant. Do not use it on young
children. Do not use if pregnant. Do not use if suffering from epilepsy.
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Fir Needle – Abies Alba (Family, Pinaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle

A Fresh spicy scent. A few drops will remind you of the fir forests. A festive
aroma for a freshly cut Christmas tree. Warning Dilute well. It can be a skin
irritant.

Also:- Canadian Balsam, (A. balsamea); Siberian Fir, (A. siberica); Hemlock,
(Tsuga canadensis); Pine q.v.; Black Spruce, (Picea mariana); Terebinth, (P.
Palustris and others).
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Frankincense – Boswellia Thurifera or B. carteri (Family, Burseraceae)

Perfume Note=Base

Also known as “Olibanum” B. papyrifera. Soothes, warms and aids meditation. It
has been used for centuries, and burnt on alters and in temples. “Creates a
‘spiritual’ atmosphere”. Comforting oil, by slowing down breathing and
controlling tension it helps to focus the mind. Excellent for toning and caring
for mature/aging skin. (claimed to have rejuvenating qualities [the Egyptians
used it in rejuvenation face-masks.])

Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is related.
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Galbanum – Ferula galbaniflua Apiaceae)

Used more in food flavouring but may aid mature skin types and assist in
clearing congested breathing.
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Geranium – Pelargonium Graveolen (Family, Geraniaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle to Top Illustration by Diana Lambourne

A balancing oil for the mind and body. A fresh, floral and sweet smelling oil it
relaxes, restores and maintains stability of the emotions. An astringent oil
excellent for all skin types. Used in skin care products for both its fragrance
and cleansing properties. Useful insect repellent. For massage where there is
cellulite and treating eczema and psoriasis. Blends well with other floral oils,
and, mixed with Lavender and Bergamot produces a delightful room freshener.
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Ginger – Zingiber Officinalis Zingiberaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

Fiery and fortifying. Comforting oil and for massaging on the muscles. Good for
nausea and sickness. Blend with orange for warming winter baths. Blends
especially well with orange and other citrus oils.
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Grapefruit – Citrus Paradisi (Family, Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

Refreshes and uplifts the spirit. Lovely fresh aroma which can help with nervous
exhaustion. it relieves congested and oily skin, having a toning effect on both
skin and tissues. For this reason it is a good oil to use when treating
cellulitis. Warning do not use Grapefruit on the skin in direct sunlight.
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Hyssop – Hyssopus Officinalis (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Sacred to the Greeks and the Hebrews where Hyssop brooms were used to clean out
sacred places. Warm and Vibrant, can promote alertness and clarity of thought.
When used in a fragrancer can protect rooms from infection. Used to treat colds
and flu, helps heal bruised skin. Warning Powerful oil not to be used when
pregnant, suffering from epilepsy, or high blood pressure.
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Jasmine – Absolute Jasminum Officinale or J Grandiflorum (Family, Oleaceae)

Perfume Note=Base Illustration by Diana Lambourne

Emotionally warming. Relaxes, soothes, uplifts and helps self confidence. Good
for stress and general anxiety. Perfect skincare oil, excellent for hot, dry
skin. Sensual properties and reputedly an Aphrodisiac!. Only needs to be used
in very small quantities. Exquisite perfume. A vast quantity of blossoms, which
must be gathered at night when their scent is at their highest, are required to
produce only a few drops of oil, so it is a Very expensive oil.
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Juniper – Juniperus Communis (Family, Cupressaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle Illustration by Diana Lambourne

Tones and stimulates. an antiseptic and astringent oil for bath and massage
where there is cellulite. Restores psychic purity. Fresh woody aroma. Has a
cleansing effect on the body, used in many masculine perfumes, after shaves and
colognes, and has a calming effect on the emotions. Reputed to strengthen the
immune system. {And don’t forget the Gin!} Warning Juniper should not be used
when pregnant.
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Lavender – Lavendula Angustifolium Lamiaceae [Libiatae])

Perfume Note=Middle to Top Illustration by Diana Lambourne

Undoubtedly the most versatile and useful oil. NO home should be without it.
Relaxes, Soothes, restores and balances your body and mind. Calms or stimulates
according to your bodies needs. Excellent for refreshing tired muscles, feet and
head. Add a drop to the pillow/sheet before peaceful sleep. Treats burns and
reduces scaring. Can be used neat in small amounts on burns, but care still
needs to be taken. Blends happily with many other oils. Lavender has so many
uses that it is recommended that further reference be made to the many books on
Aromatherapy. Lavender is a Must! More on Lavender and its uses
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Lavandin – Lavandula hybrida (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Middle to Top

Lavandin is a hybrid plant, a cross between true lavender and spike lavender.
The oil has a camphoraceous, herbaceous, floral aroma. Used in many types of
perfumes, soaps and detergents. Blends well with many other oils including
cypress, geranium, citronella, clove, cinnamon leaf, pine, thyme and patchouli.
Refreshing, purifying, gently clarifying.
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Lemongrass – Cymbopogon Citratus (Family, Poaceae [Gramineae])

Perfume Note=Top

A refreshing, cleansing and stimulating tonic on the body, and added to shampoos
aids in adding a shine to the hair. An antiseptic and astringent oil. Sweet
powerful ‘lemony’ aroma which make a good refreshing and deodorizing room
fragrance. Warning Dilute to 1% and use only 3 drops in a bath as it may cause
irritation of the skin.
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Lemon – Citrus Limonum (Family, Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

Widely used in beauty care. It cleanses, refreshes, cools and stimulates.
Astringent and antiseptic oil. Useful for oily skin. Can be used to lighten
dull, stained hands or to tone and condition nails and cuticles. Blends well
with other oils. Warning Do not use lemon on the skin in direct sunlight. Dilute
to 1% and use only 3 drops in a bath as it may cause irritation of the skin.
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Lime – Citrus Aurantifolia (Family, Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

Acts like lemon and the other citrus oils, Nice aroma. Warning Do not use lime
on the skin in direct sunlight, however if the essential oil of lime is
distilled rather that expressed, then it does not have a phototoxic effect.
Dilute to 1% and use only 3 drops in a bath as it may cause irritation of the
skin.
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Mandarin – Citrus Noblis (Family, Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

The fruits were once traditional gifts offered to the Chinese Mandarins – Hence
the name. A gentle and calming oil, good for oily skin. Known in France as “the
children’s remedy” for its mildness – use it in massage for the digestive system
and, like Lavender, can be used in massage oil to help prevent stretch marks.
Do not use Mandarin on the skin in direct sunlight.
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Marigold – Tagetes(Calendula)

Tagetes Glandulifera (or T. minuta or T. putuh) (Family, Asteraceae
[Compositae])

Perfume Note=Top

Very good antifungal and good for smelly feet! A rather pungent aroma so it
helps to blend it with the citrus oils and Lavender.
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Marjoram – Origanum Marjorama (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Middle

Used by the ancient Greeks. It soothes, comforts and warms. Useful on tired
muscles and for massaging on abdomen during menstruation. Used to regulate the
nervous system and treat insomnia. Add to After-Sports Rub. It is pleasant in a
hot bath, especially blended with Lavender. Warning Do not use during pregnancy.
Care must be taken due to its sedative action, so use sparingly!
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Marjoram, Wild – Thymus Masticina (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Middle

Used in a massage oil for sensitive skin. (Marjoram hortensis, called sweet
marjoram, is the commonly used cooking herb) Warning Avoid use if pregnant.
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Melissa – Milissa Officinalis (Family, Labiatae)

Perfume Note=Middle

A popular garden herb know also as ‘Lemon Balm’. Soothing but uplifting effect
on mind and body. Comforting oil during the cold season and when there is a high
pollen count. Large amounts, 300 pounds of fresh lemon balm plants to yield 10ml
of oil Most oils you find are Blends. Warning Do not use Melissa on the skin in
direct sunlight. Dilute to 1% and use only 3 drops in a bath as it may cause
irritation of the skin. The oil has a lemony aroma and sharp, floral-lemon
flavor.
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Myrrh – Commiphora Myrrha, or C. Molmol (Family, Burseraceae)

Perfume Note=Base

The sap or resin from a tree rather than a true essential oil. A smokey,
mysterious oil, centering, visualizing and meditative. One of the oldest-known
perfume materials. Myrrh has a long history of use as incense, especially with
frankincense. Add to cream for protecting against cracking and chapping in the
cold. Add to gargle and mouthwash. Warning During pregnancy use Myrrh only in
moderation.
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Neroli Absolute – Citrus Aurantium (Family, rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle Illustration by Diana Lambourne

One of the Beautiful floral oils. It soothes, relaxes, uplifts the spirit and
helps maintain confidence. Exquisite aroma. Excellent skincare oil, perfect for
aging, dry sensitive skin and on scars and stretch marks. Sensual properties. Is
an aid to improve sluggish circulation, relieves tension, stress and anxiety,
useful for apprehension like stage fright. For a really luxurious blend mix with
Rose Absolute and Jasmine Absolute oils.
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Niaouli – Melaleuca Viridiflora (Family, Myrtaceae)

This oil has a sweet, fresh fragrance. Strongly antiseptic, it is useful for
treating acne, boils and skin irritations. It is used as a chest rub and is good
when vaporized.
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Orange – Citrus Saneness (Family, Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

A Pleasant winter oil. It soothes, restores and uplifts the spirit. A Warming
‘jolly’ oil. Blend with spicy oils for cheering baths. Add to massage oil for
digestive system. Believed to brighten dull complexions. Encourages sleep.
Warning Do not use on the skin in direct sunlight. Dilute to 2% and use only 4/5
drops in a bath as it may cause irritation of the skin.
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Palmarosa – Cymbopogon Martina (Family, Graminaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle

It has a light, lovely floral aroma which is uplifting. It aids clarity of mind
and also makes a wonderful skincare oil when mixed with Sweet Almond. It is said
to stimulate cellular regeneration and it moisturizes making it particularly
good for mature skin care and acne.
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Parsley Seed – Petroselinum Sativum (Family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae])

This essential oil has a warm, spicy and herby aroma. Its main use is as a
diuretic and in the treatment of urinary tract problems. Warning Parsley oil
should be used by all with great care as there can be confusion between Parsley
Leaf and Parsley Seed oils which can have different affects.
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Patchouli – Pogostemon Patchouli Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Base

Are you an EX-HIPPY?? or even still one, then you’ll know this oil…. Peace
brothers and sisters…. A musky exotic oil which soothes and uplifts the
spirit. Useful in protecting dry, mature or blemished skin, Sensual properties,
Musky aroma lingers. Use on scalp for dandruff. Used in the East to scent linen
and clothes.
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Peppermint – Mentha Piperta (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Top

One of the most important essential oils. It stimulates, refreshes, cools,
restores and uplifts mind and body. Add to a massage blend for the digestive
system. Excellent for refreshing tired head and feet. Sniff from bottle or one
drop on handkerchief to revive during travel. Add few drops to car dashboard to
help stay alert, clear thinking and fresh. Blended with Rosemary and Juniper it
makes an excellent morning bath. Warning Some Aromatherapists say do not use
Peppermint when pregnant. dilute to 1% Peppermint and use no more than 3 drops
in the bath as it may cause irritation to sensitive skins.
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Petitgrain – Citrus Aurantium Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Top Illustration by Diana Lambourne

Another oil from the same trees as Neroli/orange blossom though Pettigrain is
distilled from the leaves rather than the petals. Relaxes, restores, cleanses,
and uplifts the spirit. Similar properties to Neroli, it has deodorant
properties and helps to relieve anxiety and stress. Lovely aroma. Good in final
rinse for healthy hair, (two drops). blends well with Rosemary, Geranium,
Lavender and Bergamot as well as with Orange and Neroli.
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Pine – Pinus Sylvestris (Family, Pinaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle

From the needles, young twigs and cones of the Pine tree. It stimulates,
refreshes and cleanses. With a strong, fresh, resinous aroma it has a powerful
antiseptic quality and is widely used. It has a deodorant affect and is often
used in commercial preparations. Warning Dilute and use with care as Pine oil
may otherwise cause skin irritation.
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Rose Absolute – Rosa Damascena (Family, Rosaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle (The supreme “Bridging oil”)

Known as the Queen of oils. With ‘Feminine’ properties, emotionally soothing, it
tones, cleanses, uplifts the spirit and helps maintain self confidence.
Excellent skincare oil, perfect for dry/mature, aging or thread veined skin. It
has been renowned throughout the centuries as having Sensual and even
Aphrodisiac properties. Exquisite aroma. Another Expensive oil that needs only a
small amount to be affective. It can be a very sticky oil at room temperature
and goes solid at relatively high temperatures, but warming in the hands or
other more interesting warm places soon makes it more liquid. Seldom used in
commercial products, where a cheaper synthetic is used, to the detriment of the
appreciation of the properties of the real oil. Warning Avoid using during the
first four months of pregnancy.
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Rose Otto – Rosa Damascena (Family, Rosaceae)

Perfume Note=Middle

A warm, intense, immensely rich fragrance. Rose oil is one of the oldest and
best known of all essential oils. It is used in all types of perfumes to lend
beauty and depth to the aroma. A drop or two in a massage, facial, or bath oil
creates a luxurious, soothing experience. The oil is also used in skin creams,
powders, and lotions. It is a romantic, creative, gently cheering oil. Warning
Avoid using during the first four months of pregnancy.
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Rosemary – Rosemarinus Officianlis (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Middle Illustration by Diana Lambourne

A popular oil in Aromatherapy where it revives, warms, stimulates and restores.
Excellent for refreshing tired muscles, feet and mind, allowing concentration.
Perfect in Pre and Post sports rubs to maintain suppleness. Helps combat water
retention and cellulite. Good hair tonic. An ‘ideal pick me up’. Combats
fatigue and clears stuffy atmosphere. Warning Do not use Rosemary when pregnant,
having high blood pressure, or suffering from epilepsy. It may cause irritation
of the skin.
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Rosewood – Aniba Rosaeodora (Family, Lauraceae)

Perfume Note=Middle/Top

Also known as Bois De Rose. A pleasant and flowery aroma. Relaxing and
deodorizing. Add to massage oil to help combat tired muscles -especially after
vigorous exercise. Has a steadying and balancing affect on nerves, useful during
exams. A good anti-depressant and may help migraine and ward off general
malaise. Due to the destruction of the hardwood rainforests where the trees come
from ensure that your oil comes from Waste Plantation grown wood. Ho wood or Ho
leaf can be used instead.
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Sage – Salvia Officinalis (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Top

A useful regulator of the central nervous system. May help with menstrual and
digestive disorders. Warning Do not use Sage when pregnant or suffering from
epilepsy.
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Sandalwood Mysore – Santalum Album (Family, Santalaceae)

Perfume Note=Base Illustration by Diana Lambourne

Musky, rich, exotic oils not initially strong aroma, but persistent,
traditionally burnt as an aid to meditation and much used in religious
ceremonies. Creates an exotic, sensual atmosphere with a reputation as an
aphrodisiac. Excellent skincare oil. useful for dry and damaged hair and as a
body fragrance.
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Spearmint – Mentha Spicata (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])

Perfume Note=Top

Energizing to the mind and body. Use in bath water for it’s refreshing effect.
Make a facial steam of spearmint oil in a pot of boiling water to help cleanse
and refine pores. It is refreshing, cooling, gently vitalizing.
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Tangerine – Citrus Reticulata (Family, Rutaceae)

Perfume Note=Top

A sweet tangy aroma. Used as an astringent for oily skin. Tangerine is also used
in drinks and desserts. Warning Avoid use in sun.
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Tea Tree – Melaleuca Alternifolia (Family, Myrtaceae)

Perfume Note=Top Illustration by Diana Lambourne

Powerful antiseptic, antifungal and anti-viral. Good for acne, cold sores,
warts, and burns. Ideal for vaporizing to kill germs. Useful cleansing agent for
skin. Helps combat foot odor and athletes foot. Ti Tree, as it is also known,
has a wide range of uses, including some aids related illnesses, and further
reading is recommended. Warning May cause irritation to sensitive skins. Further
Information on Tea Tree and Its uses
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Thyme – Thymus Vulgaris (Family, Lamiaceae (Labiatea)

Perfume Note=Middle

Long known since ancient times as a medicinal and culinary herb. Vaporize as a
household disinfectant. It has a strong pungent aroma and is said that it can
ward off rodents and get rid of fleas. Warning Do not use Thyme when pregnant
or having high blood pressure. Dilute to no more than 2% Thyme before use. It
may cause irritation to sensitive skins.
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Vetivert – Vetivera Zizanoides (Family, Poaceae [Gramineae])

Perfume Note=Base

Sometimes known as Vetiver. A deeply relaxing, soothing oil for the mind and
body. Earthy, smokey aroma, which is more pleasant when diluted. Assists in
reducing blood pressure. Sensual properties. Blends subtly with Lavender,
Sandalwood and Jasmine.
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Wintergreen – Gualtheria Promcumbens (Family, (Family, Ericaceae)

A fresh, cleansing minty aroma. Warnings Harmful or fatal if taken internally.
As little as one teaspoon can be fatal if ingested by a child. Dilute well, skin
irritant. Avoid if pregnant.
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Yarrow – Achillea Millefolium (Family, Asteraceae [Compositae])

Perfume Note=Middle

Has sedative properties. Used for a wide variety of complaints, including chest
infections, digestive problems and nervous exhaustion. The Chinese use it for
menstrual problems and in Scandinavia it is used for Rheumatism. It is also used
for skin complaint including acne, reducing scaring for burns and cuts.
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Ylang Ylang – Cananga Odorata (Family, Annonaceae)

Perfume Note=Base/Middle

‘Flower of flowers’ and often called ‘The poor person’s Jasmine’. A Sweet Exotic
oil, long used for its sensual properties. Soothing and relaxing during times of
tension and stress. Ideal for both oily and dry skins and as a hair rinse [2
drops in rinse water]. Blends well with Lemon and Bergamot.
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Zanthoxylum – Zanthoxylum alatum, Z. americum, Z. rhesta (Family, Rutaceae)

This native North American plants EO is from the berries of the tree and it
used in reducing stress and nervous tension to assist in a restful sleep. A good
uplifting oil. AKA Prickly Ash.

STORING ESSENTIAL OILS

Because essential oils are affected by sunlight they should be sold and stored
in dark glass bottles, with stoppered caps. Make sure that the cap is on
securely and the bottle stored up-right in a cool dark place. The oils should be
stored out of sight and the touch of children. Remember that children,
especially small ones, are very inquisitive. Never store essential oils in
plastic bottles. Good Essential oils should keep for several years if properly
stored, though the oils of orange, lemon and lime will not keep as long.
Patchouli is at the other extreme and actually gets better as it ages.

How to use the oils

Think of the Whole Person

MASSAGE

This is the most effective method of using the oils, combining their properties
with the therapeutic power of touch. The skin absorbs the oil over a large
surface area and because there are many small blood vessels, (capillaries),
close to the surface of the skin, the oils, diluted to 5% in a carrier oil, are
carried into the blood stream and then to the relevant parts of the body quickly and effectively.

The oils should not be used undiluted, but should be diluted with an odorless
carrier oil, (see section on carrier/base oils), such as grapeseed, sweet almond
or peach kernel. A dilution of 3% essential oil to carrier oil is a recommended
starting point. (Less if using on sensitive skin such as babies). This is
approximately one drop essential oil to two milliliters of carrier oil. (6 drops
in two teaspoonfuls). But in all cases less can be definitely more!

BATHS

Using oils in baths is a simple, effective and pleasant way to relax and receive
the therapeutic effects. – Water itself has therapeutic value which enhances the powers of the oils. To use, add 6 to 10 drops of essential oil, (or a blend), to the surface of the water which has already been run, add no other substances, e.g. foam or bath oil, then immerse yourself for about 20 minutes. The heat of the water aids absorption through the skin, whilst you inhale the vapor. (Again reduce the amount of oils used in baths for babies).

Take care with plastic baths as some oils may cause staining.

COMPRESSES

Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to 100ml of warm water then soak a piece of
clean cotton in the water, wring out the excess and place the cloth on the
affected part.

INHALATIONS

Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil into a bowl of steaming water, then place a
towel over your head and the bowl and inhale the vapor for a few minutes.

VAPORIZATION

All essential oils are antiseptic and evaporate easily, so they make very good
air-fresheners. Different oils create different atmospheres, so experiment! For example, relaxing Sandalwood or Clary Sage are good for parties; or Peppermint clears your mind when you need to work. There are many vaporizers on the market, from the simple bowl of water on the radiator with a few drops of oil on the surface, to vaporizer light bulb rings and specially made vaporizer bowls which sit above candle holders. There is even the “Aromastone”TM which is an effective electric vaporizer dispensing fragrance from a low heat source, thereby making the water and the oils last longer than usual.

The best way of dispersing essential oils is to use a diffuser or the
Aromastream TM, as most other forms of vaporizer drive off the most volatile
“high notes” first, leaving the slowly evaporating “base notes” to linger.

I personally believe that vaporizing rings on light bulbs should be used
cautiously, though I have not heard off anyone having a fire through using one.

PERFUMES

Make your own distinctive “Natural” perfume by blending different oils. (Many commercial perfumes use synthetic concoctions for their scent.) Try
experimenting with different combinations, which can be mixed with a carrier oil or non-fragrant alcohol.

THE GUIDE TO AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy has been around and has been practiced in one form or another since the beginning of civilization. It is the art, and science, of using oils extracted from aromatic plants to enhance health and beauty. Apart from the physical benefits, essential oils can have subtle effects on the mind and
emotions. The essential oils taken from plants and used in Aromatherapy have been described as their “life force” – they are essential to the plants’
biological process, as well as being the substance which gives them their scent. Synthetic oils, even if chemically similar, will lack all the natural elements, and that vital life-force, that make essential oils so valuable therapeutically.

Another reason why synthetic oils are not acceptable is that the minor
constituents are never identical. The addition of synthetic chemicals is not
normally disclosed in the essential oil business, so unless there is a
declaration that the oils are natural, pure and unadulterated, assume otherwise.

Essential oils are extracted from flowers; herbs; spices; woods and fibers,
usually by distillation, expression and solvent extraction. Solvent extraction
is only acceptable for aromatherapy if the solvent used is completely removed
after the manufacturing process

Dangerous Plants

DANGEROUS PLANTS NEVER EAT OR INGEST ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

Avoid experimenting with ANY the following plants.
Some of them possess highly potent medical properties and should only be used by the truly experienced witch or herbalists. Many are poisonous in part or in whole and cause serious illness or death if not used properly.

Aconite

Bittersweet

Black nightshade

Blue flag

Burning bush

Calabar bean

Calico bush

Camphor

Castor oil plant (seeds)

Celandine

Christmas rose (root)

Cowbane

Daffodils

Deadly nightshade

Dog’s mercury

Elkweed

Ergot

Flag lily

Foxglove

Gelsemium

Hemlock

Hellebore

Henbane

Holly (seeds)

Honeysuckle (vine and fruits)

Horse balm

Impatiens pallida

Indian arrowroot

Inkberry

Jack-in-the-pulpit (root)

Jerusalem cherry

Jimsonweed

Laburnum (seeds)

Laurel (seeds)

Mandrake

Mayapple (roots, leaves, seeds)

Monkshood (fine as a rub – The smallest amount is deadly if used internally)

Mistletoe (seeds)

Poinsettia Poison

Dogwood

Flag

Hemlock

Ivy

Oak

Sumac

Poke root

Rosebay

Springier tree (seeds)

Spurge

Swallow wort

Thorn apple

Tobacco (Believe it! This IS a deadly poison if concentrated and eaten)

Wahoo

Wake-robin

Water dropwort

White hemlock

White bryony
Winter rose

Wood anemone (seeds)

Yellow jasmine

Yew (seeds and berries)

Herbs for Every Sign

HERBS FOR EVERY SIGN

Herbs can be mixed and combined to produce a “recipe” that’s just right for each of us. Since the Sun sign you were born under has such an amazing influence on your health and well-being, using the herbs that correspond with that sign alone can be a tremendous help in times of stress or illness. Here’s a short list of herbs that seem to be tailor-made for each of the signs, due to their associations with both the planetary ruler and the positive qualities of that sign.

Aries – Mars
Allspice, basil, cayenne, garlic, ginger, mustard, onion, pepper.
It’s no secret that Aries is the astrological equivalent of a bullet.
It’s a red-hot burst of energy that’s capable of overcoming any
obstacle by charging straight for it. The ruler of Aries is Mars, the “red”
planet, the ancient god of war who was known for his equally fiery
temperament. No wonder, then, the herbs that correspond with your sign
are also a bit “hot” to the taste. Use them in cooking to raise your
endorphins, the substance Mars loves best.

Taurus – Venus
Apple, apricot, blackberry, cherry, heather, hibiscus, raspberry, rose.
Taurus is the sign that’s fondest of the pleasures that life inside
these bodies can provide. Whether it’s a blazing sunset, a symphony by
Mozart, or a delicious meal, you folks are experts at enjoying the
physical delights of the senses. It’s no surprise that the herbs you’ll
enjoy most are the sweet ones, since your planet, Venus, is the
purveyor of sweetness. Use each of them to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Gemini – Mercury
Clover, eyebright, fennel, lemongrass, lemon verbena, marjoram, parsley.
Your quick-witted, fleet-footed energy just loves variety – in fact, the
expression “variety is the spice of life” was written with you in mind.
Each of these herbs provide a different type of taste, and most can be
combined in a light, aromatic tea you can sip on the run. Use clove or
slippery elm to protect against gossip and to keep your thoughts and
actions grounded.

Cancer – Moon
Aloe, lemon balm, chamomile, mimosa, lavender, lilac.
Nurturing is your business, Cancer, and you distribute your soothing
touch to one and all. There’s nothing you like better than a home that
smells good, too, whether it’s because there’s something wonderful
simmering on the stove, a vase of fresh flowers on the dining room
table, or a warm, fragrant bubble bath waiting for you upstairs. Each
of the herbs listed above are known for their ability to calm, heal, or
bring a wonderful aroma to the environment. Use aloe to soothe burns
and scrapes and chamomile for a wonderful bedtime tea.

Leo – Sun
Chicory, cinnamon, goldenseal, rosemary, St. John’s Wort, sandalwood.
Your planet is the Sun, Leo, the source of life and warmth that keeps
us all alive and provides us with the energy we need to keep pursuing our
life’s quest. It makes perfect sense, then, that the bright, cheerful
sunflower would be the perfect representation of your equally bright
and happy sign. Herbs like goldenseal and St. John’s Wort are tailor-made
for you, too, since their ability to keep the body resistant to illness
and depression are well known. Mix a bit of chicory with your morning
coffee to help remove any obstacles that come up.

Virgo – Mercury
Caraway, dill, eyebright, horehound, lily of the valley, marjoram, savory.
Your quick-thinking meticulous sign likes nothing better than a mental
challenge, Virgo, whether it’s organizing a pile of papers at the
office, solving a puzzle, or learning a new skill. The herbs listed
above are all well known for their subtle abilities to strengthen the
mind, and many can be mixed together in teas to give you a boost you
often need at the end of a long day. The lily of the valley seems
perfect for you, too, with its subtle, “clean” scent and delicate flowers.

Libra – Venus
Catnip, passion flower, persimmon, rose, sugar cane, violet.
There’s no sign as fond of pleasing others as yours, Libra, whether it’s
by saying just the right thing to bring warring factions together, or by
using your polite charm to draw the object of your desires closer. Of
course, catnip is famous for its effects on our feline friends, but its
also traditionally used in conjunction with rose petals to bring loving
relationships that last forever. Since you’re ruled by Venus, you’re
capable of being every bit as sweet as the sugar cane – but if you need
a bit of help to attract a beloved, use this potent plant (sugar cane)
that’s long been used to conjure love – sweetly.

Scorpio – Pluto/Mars
Ginseng, dill, patchouli, pomegranate, saffron, vanilla.
As fond as you are of intensity and intimacy, Scorpio, it’s no wonder
the herbs you’ll love best are famous for their use in stirring up
passion. Drink ginseng tea (or offer some to your beloved) to induce a
magnetic physical attraction. Wear patchouli to arouse lust and silently
conjure the magic of the Beltane rituals. Present the object of your
desire with a pomegranate, the fruit traditionally associated with
seductive Pluto, your ruling planet.

Sagittarius – Jupiter
Anise, clove, fig, hyssop, mugwort, myrtle, nutmeg, rosemary, sage.
There’s no sign that hangs on to youth with more fervency and
determination than yours Sagittarius. To keep that youthful appearance
and disposition going as you travel the world in search of yet another
experience, drink a tea made of anise, rosemary, and Vervain. To aid in
making your dreams more prophetic than they already are, use mugwort.
Burn clove incense to attract the wealth you’ll need to pay for your travels.

Capricorn – Saturn
Comfrey, horsetail, mint, poppy, sassafras, woodruff.
You’ve always been described as a very “focused” sign, Capricorn, intent
on self-sufficiency and material success. The influence of your planet,
Saturn, gives you the ambition and self-discipline to attain those
goals, and to ensure success and prosperity in business matters, too.
Each of the herbs mentioned above are known for their ability to attract
that success, and most can be mixed together in a tea.

Aquarius – Uranus/Saturn
Anise, bittersweet, citron, dandelion, lemon verbena, rosemary, sage.
Your sign is a cerebral one, Aquarius, and your ability to turn “odd” or
eccentric ideas into strokes of genius is well known. Since
communication (and mass communication in particular) is your specialty,
the herbs above are all associated with the air principle, which rules
the intellectual side of life. To increase your already powerful
intuition, use citron, clover, or rosemary. Above all else, listen to
that intuition. It will seldom prove to be wrong.

Pisces – Neptune/Jupiter
Aloe, bay, cotton, eucalyptus, lavender, Norfolk Island pine, rue.
As the most sensitive and psychic of all signs, Pisces, yours is the one
that requires help to ward off the adverse thoughts and intentions of
others. Since you have no boundaries to keep you separate from others,
you also need protection against negative influences. To that end, use
rue, a powerful herb known to ward off ills of every kind. To stay
positive and healthy keep a lavender plant growing either outside or inside your home.

Vitamins in Herbs

by Amber S.

Vitamin A -Vitamin A is good for the eyes. It helps night vision and is also useful for the proper function of skin cells and mucous membranes. Found in: alfalfa herb, annato seed, dandelion, lamb’s quarters, okra pods, paprika, parsley,herb, violets, watercress.

Vitamin B1 -(also called Thiamine) This vitamin is important for growth and also for maintaining a healthy appetite. Found in: bladderwrack, dulse, fenugreek, kelp, okra, wheat germ.

Vitamin B2 -(also called Riboflavin) Vitamin B2 is essential for growing children and is part of a nutritious diet for adults. Found in: bladderwrack, dulse, fenugreek, kelp, saffron.

Vitamin B12 -Essential for normal development of red blood cells. This vitamin is used in the production of red blood cells. It is also essential for growth in children and will put healthy weight on very thin children. Found in: alfalfa, bladderwrack, dulse, kelp.

Vitamin C -Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins as it cannot be stored in the body and must be consumed daily. This vitamin is used for teeth and gums. It can be destroyed by heat, sunlight and oxygen, so it must be kept in a tightly sealed dark container. Found in: buffalo berry, burdock seed, capsicum, coltsfood, coriander, elder berries; marigold, oregano, paprika, parsley herb, rose hips, watercress.

Vitamin D -Vitamin D is essential for building strong teeth and bones. It also prevents the disease rickets. Found in: annato seed, watercress, wheat germ.

Vitamin E -Vitamin E is good for eyes and skin as well as healthy bones. Found in: alfalfa, avena sativa, bladderwrack, dandelion leaves, dulse, kelp, linseed, sesame, watercress, wheat germ.

Vitamin G –(B2) Vitamin G is an essential vitamin for a healthy diet. Found in: hydrocotyle asiatica.

Vitamin K -Vitamin K is used to help the blood clot. Found in: alfalfa herb, chestnut leaves, sheperd’s purse.

Vitamin P –(Rutin) Vitamin P is essential in the strengthening and production of the capillaries. Found in: buckwheat, german rue, paprika.

Niacin –(aB-complex vitamin) Niacin is essential to a healthy diet and prevents pellagra. Found in: alfalfa leaves, blueberry leaves, burdock seed, fenugreek, parsley herb, watercress.

Definitions of Medical Action

Alterative	produces a healthful change without perception
Anodyne	pain reliever
Anthelmintic	expels worms
Aperient	gentle laxative
Aromatic	stimulant; spicy
Astringent	Causes contractions; stops discharges
Antibiliouse	relieves bile
Antimetic	Stops vomiting
Antileptic	relieves fits
antiperiodic	arrests morbid periodic movements
Anthilic	prevents forming of stones in the urinary organs
Antirheumatic	cures rheumatism
Antiscorbutic	cures and prevents scurvy
Antiseptic	stops purification.
Antispasmodic	relieves and prevents spasms
Antisyphilitic	cures venereal diseases
Carminative	expels gas
Cathartic	expels from the bowels
Cephalic	remedies used in diseases of the head
Cholagogue	Increases the flow of bile
Condiment	improves the flavor of food
Demulcent	soothing, relieves inflammation
Deobstruent	removes obstructions
Depurative	blood purifier
Detergent	Cleanses boils, ulcers, wounds, etc.
Diaphoretic	produces perspiration
Discutiend	heals tumors
Diuretic	Increases secretion and flow of urine
Emetic	promotes vomiting
Emmenagogue	promotes menstruation
Emollient	softens and soothes inflammation
Esculent	edible as food
Exanthematous	remedy for skin eruptions and diseases
Expectorant	causes expectoration (coughing)
Febrifuge	ends and reduces fevers.
Hepatic	for liver diseases
Herpatic	for skin diseases of all types
Laxative	Promotes bowel action
Lithontryptic	Dissolves calculi in the urinary organs.
Naturating	ripens and brings boils to a head
Mucilaginous	Soothing to inflammation
Nauseant	produces vomiting
Nervine	acts on the nervous system; stops nervous excitement
Opthalmicum	for eye diseases.
Parturient	induces and promotes labor at childbirth
Pectoral	for chest affections
Refrigerant	cooling
Resolvent	destroys tumors and boils
Rubifacient	increases circulation and produces red skin
Sedative	a nerve tonic; promotes sleep
Sialogogue	Increases secretion of saliva
Stomatic	Strengthens the stomach. Relieves indigestion.
Styptic	stops bleeding
Sudorific	produces profuse perspiration
Tonic	invigorating and strengthening.
Vermifuge	expels worms from the system

Herbs Listed by Medical Symptom

by AmberSkyfire

Please refer to the herbs in the list for dosages and instructions
before attempting to take the herb. Some herbs are poisonous!

Aches: rosemary
Acne: rosemary, thyme, witch-hazel
Allergies: nettle
Amenorrhea: chaste tree berry
Antibacterial: lemon, thyme
Antibiotic: calendula, comfrey, garlic, marigold, mullein, raspberry, sweet woodruff, thyme, tumeric
Antiseptic: lavender, lemon, marigold, mint, pine, sweet woodruff, thyme
Antiviral: thyme
Anxiety: valerian
Aphrodisiac: coriander, damiana, hibiscus, lavender
Arthritis: ash leaves, bladderwrack, buckbean, nettles, parsley, rosemary, yarrow
Asthma: coltsfoot, ephedra, ginseng, lobelia, mint, mullein, nettle, sage, wild yam
Astringent: raspberry, rosemary, yarrow
Back Pain: yarrow
Baldness: wild cherry
Bed Wetting: St. Johnswort
Bile: balmony
Bladder: basil, broom, buchu, cornsilk, elder, parsley, saw palmetto, sheep sorrel, shepherd’s purse
Blood: bee balm, burdock, cayenne, chervil, chives, garlic, ginger, ginseng, nettle, plantain, red clover, sheep sorrel, strawberry, valerian, yarrow
Bones: boneset
Breath: lemon
Bronchitis: bay, borage, fenugreek, ginseng, horehound, prickly lettuce, lobelia, peppermint, sage, wild yam
Bruises: burdock
Burns: aloe vera, burdock, lavender, marigold
Cancer: garlic, ginseng, parsley, sheep sorrel, violet
Catarrh: blackcurrant leaves, goldenseal, prickly lettuce, mullein, peppermint, sage
Cellulite: lemon, rosemary
Chapping: marigold
Chest: bay, borage, calendula, cayenne, coltsfoot, ephedra, hollyhock, Irish moss, prickly lettuce, lobelia, lungwort, mullein, pansy, peppermint, sage, solomon’s seal, thyme
Childbirth: raspberry
Chills: cayenne, lavender, lemon
Circulation: mint
Cold: basil, bay, black pepper, blue mallow, cayenne, coltsfoot, elder, hollyhock, Irish moss, lavender, mint, mullein, oregano, pansy, peppermint, pine, sage, slippery elm, thyme, yarrow
Colic: anise, dill, spearmint
Cough: agrimony, bee balm, blackcurrant leaves, blue mallow, boneset, ginseng, horehound, lungwort, mullein, rosemary, slippery elm, thyme
Cramps: basil, bee balm, birch, blackberry, black cohosh, black haw, chaste tree berry, cramp bark, ginger, parsley, pennyroyal, raspberry leaves
Dandruff: sage
Depression: borage, catclaw, cayenne, ginseng, lavender, rosemary, St. Johnswort
Detergent: balmony
Diabetes: ginseng, rosemary
Diarrhea: blackberry, cinnamon
Digestion: agrimony, allspice, anise, aven’s herb, balmony, caraway, cardamom, chervil, cloves, coriander, fennel, ginger, ground ivy, lemon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, senna leaves, spearmint, thyme, tumeric
Diuretic: thyme
Dysentery: cinnamon
Earache: garlic
Eczema: marigold
Eliminate Toxins: apple, coltsfoot, shepherd’s purse
Exhaustion: catclaw, St. Johnswort, thyme, vitamin B12
Expectorant: bugloss, pine
External Bleeding: cayenne
Eyes: eyebright, greater celandine
Face: brewer’s yeast flower
Fatigue: ginseng, mint, nettle, rosemary
Female Problems: blackberry
Fever: balm, birch, blackcurrant leaves, boneset, borage, calendula, cleavers, elder, ginseng, lemon balm, lemon verbena, marigold, plantain, sage, thyme
Flu: basil, black pepper, boneset, calendula, cayenne, elder, lavender, marigold, mint, rosemary, sage
Gall Stones: broom, cleavers
Gas: bay, cinnamon, dill, ginseng, mint
Gastrointestinal Problems: chamomile
Gout: ash leaves, burdock, burr marigold, strawberry
Gravel: cleavers
Gums: myrrh
Hair: lemon, nettle, rosemary, sage, wild cherry
Headache: birch, cayenne, chamomile, ginger, lavender, lemon, lemon verbena, mint, rosemary, sage, skullcap, thyme, valerian
Heart: cayenne, ginseng, pansy
Heartburn: ginseng
Hemorrhage: shepherd’s purse
Hemorrhoids: witch hazel
Hiccoughs (hiccups): mint
Hot Flashes: black cohosh
Hypertension: lemon
Hysteria: chamomile, tansy
Immune System: ginseng, lavender
Impotence: ginseng
Induce Perspiration: angelica, balm, calendula, lemon balm
Infection: garlic, thyme, yarrow
Inflammation: bugloss, marigold, mint, tumeric
Insect Bites: lavender, lemon, parsley, plantain, witch hazel
Insect Repellent: chamomile, lavender flowers, myrrh, pennyroyal, thyme
Insomnia: lavender, valerian
Internal Bleeding: cayenne
Jaundice: balmony, greater celandine, marigold
Joints: garlic, St. Johnswort, yarrow
Kidneys: angelica, corn silk, elder, ground ivy, parsley, purslane, sheep sorrel, shepherd’s purse
Kidney Stones: birch
Lactation: blessed thistle,caraway, fennel
Laxative: boneset. garlic
Liver: bee balm, buckbean, costmary, goldenrod
Lungs: mint,shepherd’s purse
Menopause: black cohosh, black haw, chaste tree berry, licorice, wild yam
Menstruation: basil, bee balm, birch, blackberry, chaste tree berry, ginger, marigold, pennyroyal, raspberry leaves,tumeric, valerian
Memory: ginko bilboa, rosemary
Miscarriage: black haw
Morning Sickness: tansy
Mouth: blackberry, sage, thyme, witch hazel
Muscles: arnica, pine, rosemary, sage, St. Johnswort, witch hazel, yarrow
Mucus: coltsfoot, comfrey, fennel, fenugreek, prickly lettuce, mullein, pansy, peppermint, sage
Nausea: bee balm, cloves, ginger, rose
Nervousness: valerian
Nettle Rash: nettles
Nosebleed: lemon, nettle
Ovulation: chaste tree berry
Pain Reliever: capsaicin, ginger, ginseng, valerian, willow, yarrow
Parasites: garlic
Piles: lesser celandine, pilewort, witch hazel
PMS: chaste tree berry, valerian
Prolonged Life: ginseng
Prostate: saw palmetto
Rheumatism: birch, bladderwrack, ground ivy, marigold, mint, rosemary, thyme
Scours: purslane
Sedative: anise, black cohosh, celery, chamomile, chicory, lavender, lemon verbena, prickly lettuce, sage, skullcap, valerian, violet
Skin: buckbean, chicory, Irish moss, lemon, marigold, mint, red clover, rosemary, sage, slippery elm, witch hazel
Spleen: bee balm
Sprains: marigold, parsley, rosemary
Stiffness: ginger
Stimulant: angelica, ginseng, rosemary
Stomach: fennel, goldenrod, lemon verbena, mint, pennyroyal, shepherd’s purse
Strength: garlic
Stress: garlic, ginseng
Styptic: aven’s herb
Sunburn: comfrey
Swelling: burdock, pine, yarrow
Teeth: cloves, garlic
Throat: bee balm, blackberry, blackcurrant leaves, horehound, lemon, rose, sage, thyme
Tonics: agrimony, aven’s herb, balmony, black pepper, buckbean, bugloss, cleavers, dandelion, ginseng, rosemary, violet, yarrow
Toothache: cloves, mint
Uterus: basil, bee balm, birch, blackberry, black cohosh, black haw, chaste tree berry, cramp bark, ginger, pennyroyal, raspberry leaves, shepherd’s purse
Varicose Veins: marigold, mint
Vitamins: burdock, strawberry, violet
Warts: bananna peel, dandelion, garlic, lemon, thyme
Weakness: ginseng
Weight Loss: ephedra
Whooping Cough: mouse ear, thyme
Worms: balmony, pumpkin seed, tansy, thyme, wormwood
Wounds: aloe vera, calendula, comfrey, ginseng, Irish moss, lavender, rosemary, witch hazel
Wrinkles: lemon

Herbs Listed by Magical Intention

by AmberSkyfire

Anger– alyssum
Animal Magic – cloth of gold
Anti-Theft – Garlic, Juniper,
Arthritis – buckeye
Astral Projection – belladonna, Dittany of Crete
Awareness – anise
Balance – Holly, pine
Banishing – black salt
Beauty – aloe, Avocado, Catnip, Flax, Ginseng, Maidenhair, marigold, passion flower
Binding – black salt, dragon’s blood
Birth – Birch
Blessings – elder flowers, lemon, myrrh
Bullet-Proofing – edelweiss
Business – cinnamon, marigold
Calling Spirits – Dandelion
Calm – valerian
Catalysts – Dragon’s Blood, Mandrake, Mistletoe
Cat Magic – Catnip
Centering – chamomile, pine
Chastity – cactus, camphor, Coconut, Cucumber, Fleabane, Hawthorn, Ivy, witch hazel
Clarity – jasmine
Cleansing – anise, black salt, cinnamon, collander, pine
Comfort – cypress
Confidence – marigold
Consecration – myrrh, sage
Contemplation – myrrh
Courage – basil, Black Cohosh, Borage, Columbine, garlic, Mullein, Ragweed, Rose, Sweet pea, Thyme, Yarrow
Depression – jasmine
Desire – ginseng
Determination – allspice
Divination – Black Willow, bracken, Broom, buckeye, camphor, Cherry, Clove, Corn, Dandelion, Dodder, Fig, Goldenrod, Ground Ivy, Hibiscus, Ivy, Jasmine, Meadowsweet, mugwort, Orris, rose, yarrow
Dogs – Houndstongue,
Dreams – Anise, bay, bracken, buchu, camphor, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, clary sage, Heliotrope, Holly, Huckleberry, Jasmine, Juniper, lavender, life everlasting flowers, Marigold, Mugwort, Yarrow
Eloquence – aspen
Employment – Devil’s Shoestring, Lucky Hand, Pecan
Energy – allspice, blessed thistle, dragon’s blood, marigold, myrrh, pennyroyal
Escape – Celandine
Evil – arabic gum
Exorcism – angelica, arbutus, Asafoetida, Avens, basil, bean, birch, boneset, buckthorn, clove, clover, Cumin, Devil’s Bit, Dragon’s Blood, Elder, Fern, Fleabane, Frankincense, Fumitory, Garlic, Heliotrope, Horehound, Horseradish, Juniper, myrrh, St. Johnswort
Faeries and Elves – Daisy, elder flowers, Foxglove, Ragweed, Shamrock, Wood Sorrel
Familiars – catnip
Favors – chicory
Fear – yarrow
Fertility – agaric, banana, basil, bistort, bodhi, carrot, Chickweed, Cuckoo Flower, Cucumber, Cyclamen, Daffodil, Dock, Fig, Geranium, Ginseng, Grape, Hawthorn, Hazel, Horsetail, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Oak, Patchouli, Poppy, Rice, sage, Sunflower, Wheat
Fidelity – Chili Pepper, clover, Cumin, Ivy,
Finding Treasure – Cowslip
Fire – cinquefoil, mistletoe
Fishing Magick – Cotton, Hawthorn,
Flying – basil
Focus – myrrh
Friendship – catnip, Lemon, Loveseed, passion flower, rose, Sweet pea, valerian
Gambling – Devil’s Shoestring, High John,
Gardening – Grapes,
Good Luck – Allspice, Aloe, bamboo, banyan, be-still, Bluebell, buckeye, cabbage, calamus root, caper, China Berry, Cinchona, Clover, Corn, Cotton, Daffodil, Daisy, Devil’s Shoestring, Dill, Eryngo, Fern, Goldenrod, Grains of paradise, Hazel, Heather, Holly, Honeysuckle, Houseleek, Huckleberry, Irish Moss, Job’s Tears, Moss, Nutmeg, Rose, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Violet
Gossip – collander
Happiness – adam and eve roots, Catnip, Celandine, Cyclamen, Hawthorn, High John, Hyacinth, Lavender, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Saffron, Witch Grass
Harmony – Dulse, valerian
Healing – adder’s tongue, Allspice, amaranth, Anemone, Angelica, Apple, balm of Gilead, barley, Bay, Bittersweet, Blackberry, bracken, Burdock, calamus, camphor, Carnation, Cedar, chamomile, cinnamon, Citron, comfrey, Coriander, Cotton, Cowslip, Cucumber, Cypress, Dock, Elder, Eucalyptus, fennel, Flax, Gardenia, Garlic, Ginseng, Goat’s Rue, Goldenseal, Groundsel, Heliotrope, Hemp, Henna, Hops, Horehound, Horse Chestnut, Hyssop, Ivy, Job’s Tears, Lemon Balm, marjoram, Mint, Mugwort, Myrrh, nettle, Oak, Peppermint, Pine, Potato, Rose, Rosemary, sage, Sandalwood, Thistle, Thyme, Violet, Willow
Health – Anemone, Ash, Caraway, carob, cinquefoil, Coriander, Fern, Figwort, Galangal Root, Geranium, Ginseng, Goat’s Rue, Groundsel, Hops, Juniper, Marjoram, Mistletoe, Nutmeg, Oak, Rose, Thyme
Heartache – witch hazel
Heart Chakra – Jasmine,
Hexes – angelica, bamboo, blessed thistle, Chicory, Datura, Galangal Root, Huckleberry, Hydrangea,
Home – passion flower
Hunting – Fuzzy weed
Image Magic – briony
Immortality – sage, apples
Invincibility – St. Johnswort
Invisibility – amaranth, Chicory, Edelweiss, Heliotrope,
Joy – anise, blessed thistle, catnip
Knot Magick – Dodder
Legal Matters – Buckthorn, cascara sagrada, Celandine, Hickory, Marigold
Lightening – Hazel, Holly, Mistletoe
Longevity – coriander, Cypress, lavender, sage
Love – adam and eve roots, Apple, Apricot, Almond, aster, avens, avocado, bachelor’s buttons, balm of Gilead, Barley, Basil, bean, bedstraw, beet, betony, Black Cohosh, bleeding heart, bloodroot, Brazil Nut, caraway, Cardamon, catnip, Chamomile, Cherry, Chestnut, Chickweed, Chicory, Cinnamon, cinquefoil, Clove, Clover, Coltsfoot, Columbine, Copal, Coriander, Crocus, Cubeb, Cuckoo Flower, Daffodil, Daisy, Damiana, Devil’s Bit, Dodder, Dogbane, Dragon’s Blood, Duchman’s Breeches, Elecampane, Elm, Endive, Eryngo, Fig, Fuzzy weed, Gardenia, Gentian, Geranium, Ginger, Ginseng, Grains of Paradise, Hemp, Hibiscus, High John, Houseleek, Hyacinth, Indian paintbrush, Jasmine, Joe-Pye Weed, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, marigold, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mistletoe, mugwort, Orange, Plum, Poppy, Raspberry, Rose, Rosemary, Senns, Strawberry, Tansy, Thyme, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, Willow, Yarrow
Lucid Dreaming – jasmine
Luck – (see GOOD LUCK)
Lust – avocado, caper, caraway, cardamon , carrot, cattail, Celery, Cinnamon, Cyclamen, Daisy, Damiana, Deerstongue, Devil’s Bit, Dill, Dulse, Endive, Eryngo, Galangal root, Garlic, Ginseng, Grains of Paradise, Hemlock, Hibiscus, Jasmine,
Manifestations – balm of Gilead, Dittany of Crete
Marriage – yarrow
Meditation – bodhi, Gotu Kola, Hemp, myrrh
Mental Powers – chamomile, Caraway, Celery, Eyebright, Grape, Horehound, Rosemary, Walnut
Memory – caraway
Money and Wealth – alfalfa, Almond, Basil, Blackberry, bladderwrack, blessed thistle, blue flag, briony, bromeliad, buckeye, buckwheat, calamus, camellia, cascara sagrada, cashew, Cedar, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Clove, Clover, collander, Comfrey, Dill, Dock, fennel, Fenugreek, Fern, Flax, Fumitory, Galangal root, Ginger, Goldenrod, Goldenseal, Gorse, Grains of Paradise, Grape, Heliotrope, High John, Honesty, Honeysuckle, Horse Chestnut, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lucky Hand, Mint, Moss, Myrtle, Nutmeg, Oak, Orange, orange bergamot, Patchouli, Pine, Rice, sage, Snapdragon, Tea, Vervain Wheat
Nature – pine
Negativity – arabic gum, collander, yarrow
New Beginnings – birch
Nightmares – anise, lavender, thyme
Obstacles – Chicory
Offerings – hawthorn berries, lavender
Passion – caraway, cinnamon
Peace – aloe, chamomile, coriander, Eryngo, Gardenia, Lavender, Meadowsweet, myrrh, passion flower, Pennyroyal, valerian, Violet
Poppets – black salt, grave dirt, mandrake
Potency – banana, bean, Black Cohosh, caper, Dragon’s Blood
Power – cinnamon, cinquefoil, Club Moss, Devil’s Shoestring, Ebony, Gentian, Ginger, hawthorn berries, mint
Productivity – pine
Prophecy – camphor, cinquefoil
Prosperity – alfalfa, Almond, Ash, Banana, Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, chamomile, Elder, Lemon Balm, Mint, Oak, Poppy, Tulip
Protection – Acacia, agrimony, agure root, Alyssum, Aloe, althea, amaranth, Anemone, Angelica, Anise, arbutus, asafoetida, Ash, balm of Gilead, bamboo, barley, Basil, Bay, bean, betony, Birch, bittersweet, Blackberry, Black Cohosh, Black Hellebore, bladderwrack, bloodroot, Blueberry, bodhi, boneset, briony, bromeliad, Broom, Buckthorn, buckwheat, burdock, cactus, calamus, Caraway, Carnation, carob, cascara sagrada, Castor, Cedar, Celandine, chamomile, Chrysanthemum, Cinchona, Cinquefoil, Clove, Clover, Club Moss, Coconut, collander, Comfrey, coriander, Corn, Cotton, Cumin, Curry, Cyclamen, Cypress, Datura, Devil’s Bit, Devil’s Shoestring, Dill, Dogwood, dragon’s blood, Ebony, Elder, Elecampane, Eucalyptus, Euphorbia, Fennel, Fern, Feverfew, Figwort, Flax, Fleabane, Foxglove, Frankincense, Galangal root, Garlic, Geranium, Ginseng, Grass, Gorse, Gourd, Grain, Grass, Hazel, Heather, High John, Holly, Honeysuckle, Horehound, Houseleek, Huckleberry, Hyacinth, Hyssop, Irish Moss, Ivy, Juniper, Juniper berries, lavender, life everlasting flowers, Lilac, Mandrake, Marigold, marjoram, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Mulberry, Mullein, myrrh, nettle, Oak, Olive, passion flower, Pine, Primrose, Raspberry, Rice, Rose, Rosemary, Rue, Sandalwood, Spanish Moss, Sunflower, Thistle, Valerian, Violet, White Sage, Willow, witch hazel, wormwood
Psychic Ability – acacia, Angelica, althea, anise, Bay, bistort, bladderwrack, Borage, bracken, buchu, camphor, Celery, Cinnamon, Citron, collander, Deerstongue, Elecampane, Eyebright, Fennel, Flax, Galangal root, Grass, High John, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Marigold, Mugwort, Rose, Thyme, Yarrow
Purification – Anise, arabic gum, asafoetida, avens, Bay, benzoin, betony, birch, bloodroot, Broom, Cedar, Chamomile, Clove, Coconut, Copal, dragon’s blood, Euphorbia, Fennel, frankincense, Horseradish, Hyssop, Iris, Juniper, Lavender, lemon, life everlasting flowers, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Valerian, Vervain, White Sage
Rain – Cotton, Fern, Heather,
Reconciliation – bean
Recuperation – rosemary
Relationships – basil
Relaxation – chamomile
Remembrance – mullein, rosemary
Respect – Joe-Pye Weed,
Scrying – mugwort
Seasickness – pennyroyal
Self-esteem – jasmine
Sex – blessed thistle, Jasmine,
Sleep – agrimony, Chamomile, Cinquefoil, clary sage, Datura, Elder, Hops, Lavender, passion flower, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Vervain
Snakes– Centaury, Horsetail,
Spirit Questing – Juniper,
Spirits – wormwood
Spirituality – blessed thistle, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Gardenia, Heather, Myrrh, Sandalwood, violet
Staffs – blessed thistle
Strength – Bay, Carnation, hawthorn berries, mint, Mugwort, Mulberry, Thistle
Strengthening Spells – Echinacea
Success – aloe, Cinnamon, Clover, Ginger, High John, Mistletoe, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla
Tension – jasmine
Theft – aspen, caraway, juniper berries
Thought – jasmine, myrrh, pennyroyal
Travel – Comfrey, Eryngo
Truth – bluebell
Understanding – passion flower
Understanding Animal Languages – cloth of gold
Visions – angelica, bay leaf, Coltsfoot, Crocus, Damiana, Hemp, juniper berries
Wands – blessed thistle
War – High John,
Warts – bean
Weather – bladderwrack, broom, garlic, yarrow
Wisdom – almond, bay leaf, Bodhi, cinquefoil, Iris, Sage, Sunflower
Wishes – Bamboo, Beech, Buckthorn, Dandelion, Dogwood, Ginseng, Grains of Paradise, Hazel, Job’s Tears, lavender, Sage, Sandalwood, Sunflower, Violet
Youth – Cowslip, Fern, life everlasting flowers

Herbal Etiquette

by Amber S.

When studying herbology within witchcraft, it is important to learn about how plants work and the best ways to gather our stores, whether they come from wild plants or plants in our garden. There is more to herbs and trees than meets the eye.
All things have a soul: rocks, trees, animals and people. The soul is the energy of an object that exists in the same place and time as the physical body. Things that exist on the physical plane can be seen on the astral plane because of their energy. When you remove part of a plant, it is customary and proper to ask before you take any part of it and thank the plant once you have finished.
Plants that you grow and raise in your garden do not need to be asked for their permission to take leaves and flowers. Because they depend on you for protection and sustenance, you can remove what you need when you need it. It is an understood relationship between the grower and the plants. They give their leave and fruit in exchange for protection and care. Prayers and spells should be said over the crop at significant times such as planting, watering, pruning, and harvesting.
Wild plants are a little different. these plants are dependant on themselves for their health and survival. When you remove part of a plant, you must first ask the plant. Do this by closing your eyes and imagine just for a moment what you want from the tree. Normally, you will get no answer in return or a feeling of acceptance, in which case, you may remove what you need. Occasionally, however, you will receive a feeling of mistrust or an uncomfortable feeling telling you that you may not remove any part of the plant, in which case, you must move on.

When gathering wild herbs:- Never remove the bark from a tree. Bark covers a tree to keep out disease and fungus just the way our skin does for us. removing the bark can result in infection and the death of the tree. If you need bark for a recipe, remove twigs instead and strip the bark from the removed twigs with a knife.
– Try not to remove the entire plant. If possible, take only a few leaves or flowers and move on.
-Always ask a plant before you remove any part of it.
-Always thank plants after you have taken from them.

Plants are very sacred to witches. All plants should be given homage when we take something from them. There are many different ways of giving thanks. Any act of devotion is acceptable. Traditionally, gifts of apple cider, milk, honey, tobacco, or prayer are given. You can also give shiny coins or fertilizer as a gift. If you have nothing to give, a prayer for the health and well-being of the plant is more than sufficient. Leaving gifts for the tree spirits is also a good thank-you idea. Fairies enjoy music. Performing a song and dance for them is also a good thing to do if you have not brought any gifts with you.

Ancient Names for Herbs

Long ago, before many herbs were known by their present names, many herbs that were used by people in the country for medicines and food were called by common names which were usually based on what the herb or its flower, leaves, roots, or seeds looked like. These names have flowered modern stories of witches creating a brew of batswing, rat’s tail, and lady’s finger. These were not the actual ingredients of the potions, but rather common names used to describe what each herb resembled. Below is a list of old herb names.

Modern Name	Olde English Name
Adder’s Tongue	Serpent’s Tongue
Agaric	Death Angel
Agrimony	Church Steeples
Ague Root	Crow Corn
Alyssum	Madwort
Amaranth	Red Cock’s Comb
American Valerian	Ram’s Head
Ash Weed	Goat’s Foot
Aster	Eyes
Asafoetida	Devil’s Dung
Avens Herb	Harefoot, Golden Star
Bachelor’s Button	Devil’s Flower
Basil	Witches Herb
Bay laurel	Blue Jay
Bear’s Breech	Gall blood from a shoulder
Belladonna	Devil’s Cherries
Betony	Lamb’s Ear
Bistort	Snakeweed, Dragon scales
Black Haw	King’s Crown
Bladderwack	Sea Spirit
Briony	Snake Grape
Bromeliad	Earthstar
Buckthorn	Bone of an ibis
Bugleweed	Wolf Foot
Burdock	Beggar’s Buttons
Calmus	Sweet Flag
Carrot	Bird’s Nest
Cedar	Kronos Blood
Celandine	Devil’s Milk
Chamomile	Blood of Hestia
Cherry tree gum	Brains
Chickweed	Tongue Grass
Cinquefoil	Five Fingers
Clover	Semen of Ares
Club Moss	Wolfclaw, foxtail
Coltsfoot	Coltsfoot
Comfrey	Ear of an Ass
Common Plantain	Englishman’s Foot
Couch Grass	Dog
Cowslip	Fairy’s Cup
Cranesbill	Crow’s Foot
Dandelion	Lion’s tooth, Priest’s crown
Dandelion Leaves	Swine’s snout
Datura	Witch’s thimble, Devil’s apple
Dill	Semen of Hermes
Dill Juice	Tears of a Hamadryas Baboon
Dill Seed	Hair of a Hamadryas Baboon
Dodder	Witches Hair, Devil’s guts
Earth Apple	from the belly
Elder Sap	blood
Euphorbia	Wolf’s milk
Fenugreek	bird’s foot
Fern	Skin of man
Foxglove	Foxglove, bloody fingers
Garlic, Wild	Eagle
Geranium, Wild	Dove’s Foot
Germander	Bird’s eye
Golden Seal	Indian dye
Goosegrass	Gosling Wing
Great Mullein	Hares Beard
Ground Ivy	Cat’s foot
Hart’s Tongue Fern	Horse’s tongue
Hawkweed	hawk
Heliotrope	cherry pie
Henbane	devil’s eye
Holly Leaf	Bat’s Wings
Honeysuckle	Goat’s Leaf
Hops	Nightingale
Horehound	Bull’s blood
Horsetail	Paddock Pipes
Hound’s tongue	dog’s tongue
Houseleek	from the foot
Hydrangea	Seven barks
Indian Paintbrush	Snake’s friend
Knotweed	sparrow’s tongue
Lady’s mantle	bear’s foot
Lavender	Elf Leaf
Lettuce	Lamb
Leopard’s bane	pig’s tail
Lupine	Blood from a head
May Apple	Duck’s Foot
Molukka	Fairies’ Eggs
Moss	Bat’s Wool
Mugwort	Old Man
Mulberry tree sap	blood of a goose
Mullein	graveyard dust
Mustard	Semen of Heracles
Ox Eye Daisy	Great Ox Eye
Pansy	Bird’s eye
Parsley	Devil’s Oatmeal
Pennyroyal	Organ Tea
Peony	Woodpecker
Periwinkle	Devil’s Eye
Pimpernel	Poorman’s Weatherglass
Pine Cones	Teeth
Plantain	Adder’s Tongue
Poppy	Blind eyes
Purslane	Blood of Ares
Ragwort	Fairies Horses
Resin of Draco Palm	Dragon’s Blood
Rosemary	Elf Leaf
Rowan	Thor’s Helper
Rue	Weasel
Sage	Toad
Shepherd’s Purse	Shepherd’s Heart
Skullcap Mushroom	Skull
Snapdragon	Dog’s Mouth, Calf’s Snout
Spurge	Fat from a head
St. Johnswort	Goat’s Ears
Tamarisk	Blood of an eye
Tansy	Buttons
Toadflax	Dragon Bushes
Tormentil	Flesh and Blood
Tongue of a Turnip	Lion’s hair
Turnip Sap	Man’s bile
Valerian	Rat, Capon’s Tail
Walnut	Heart
White Hellebore	Semen of Helios
Wild Lettuce	Titan’s blood
Wolfs bane	wolf’s hat
Woodruff	master of the woods
Wormwood	Crown for a King, Old woman
Wormwood seed	hawk’s heart
Yarrow	Devil’s nettle, Nosebleed

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