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Description of Some Essential Oils for Beginners
What is Aromatherapy?
Description of Some Essential
Oils for BeginnersEucalyptus
globulus, E. radiata and others.
History of Aromatherapy
Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium)
Essential Oils for Relaxation
Tea-Tree Oil ( Melaleuca
alternifolia)
Treatment
How Does Aromatherapy Work?
| Name of Essential Oil |
Biological Name |
Properties |
Uses |
| Clary Sage |
Salvia Sclarea |
Warming, soothing, aphrodisiacal, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiphlogistic,
antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative,
cicatrisant, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, regulator
(or seborrhoea), tonic, uterine. |
Menstrual problems, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, muscular
aches and pains, asthma, throat infections, whooping cough, colic, cramp,
dyspepsia, flatulence, acne, boils, dandruff, hair loss, inflamed conditions
in skin, oily skin and hair, ulcers, wrinkles, the genito-urinary system
disorders such as amenorrhoea, labor pain, dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea and
nervous system disorders such as frigidity, impotence, migraine, nervous
tension and stress related disorders. |
| Eucalyptus See: Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus Globulus |
Antiseptic, analgesic, anitneuralgic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, antiviral,
balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant,
febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, parasiticide, prophylactic, rubefacient, stimulant,
vermifuge, vulnerary. |
Muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains,
asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, throat infections, cystitis,
leucorrhoea, chicken pox, colds, epidemics, flu, measles, nervous system
disorders such as debility, headaches, neuralgia and skin disorders such
as burns, blisters, cuts, herpes, insect bites, insect repellent, lice,
skin infections, wounds. |
| Geranium |
Pelargonium Graveolens |
Soothing, refreshing, relaxing, antidepressant, astringent, antihaemorrhagic,
anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cicatrisant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal,
haemostatic, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary. |
PMT, adrenocortical glands and menopausal problems, nervous tension, neuralgia,
apathy, anxiety, stress related conditions, sore throat, tonsillitis, cellulitis,
engorgement of breasts, poor circulation and skin complaints such as acne,
bruises, broken capillaries, burns, congested skin, cuts, dermatitis, eczema,
hemorrhoids, lice, oily complexion, mature skin, mosquito repellant, ringworm,
ulcers and wounds. |
| Jasmine |
Jasminum officinale |
Analgesic (mild), antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
aphrodisiac, carminative, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient,
sedative, tonic (uterine). |
Depression, nervous exhaustion and stress related conditions. Jasmine
is said to produce a feeling of optimism, confidence and euphoria. It is
especially good in cases of apathy, indifference, or listlessness. Jasmine
is also used for catarrh, coughs, hoarseness, laryngitis, dysmenorrhoea,
frigidity, labor pains, uterine disorders and other skin problems such as
dry, greasy, irritated, sensitive skin and for muscular spasms and sprains. |
| Lavender |
Lavendula Vera Officinalis |
Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antirheumatic,
antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic,
cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, hypotensive, insecticide,
nervine, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary. An excellent
first aid oil. It soothes cuts, bruises and insect bites. |
One of the most versatile therapeutic essence. It is used for nervous
system disorders such as depression, headache, hypertension, insomnia, migraine,
nervous tension, stress related conditions, PMT, sciatica, shock and vertigo.
Lavender is useful in treating skin conditions such as abscesses, acne,
allergies, athlete's foot, boils, bruises, burns, dandruff, dermatitis,
earache, eczema, inflammations, insect bites and stings, insect repellant,
lice, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, sores, spots, all skin types, sunburn
and wounds. Other applications of lavender is for the treatment of disorders
such as lumbago, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, sprains, asthma,
bronchitis, halitosis, laryngitis, throat infections, whooping cough, abdominal
cramps, colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, cystitis, dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea
and for flu. |
| Sandalwood |
Santalum album |
antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, antispasmodic,
bactericidal, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticidal,
sedative and tonic. |
Depression, insomnia, nervous tension, stress related complaints, cystitis,
diarrhea, nausea, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, sore throat,
acne, dry, cracked and chapped skin, aftershave, greasy skin, moisturizer. |
| Tea tree See: Tea-Tree Oil |
Melaleuca Alternifolia |
Antifungal, antiseptic, anti-infectuous, anit-inflammatory, antiviral,
bactericidal, balsamic, cicatrisant, diaphoretic, expectorant, fungicidal,
immono-stimulant, parasiticide, vulnerary. |
Dandruff, mouthwash, cuts, insect bites, pimples, abscess, acne, athlete's
foot, blisters, burns, cold sores, herpes, oily skin, rashes, spots, veruccae,
warts, wounds, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis,
whooping cough, vaginitis, cystitis, colds, fever, flu, infectious illnesses
such as chicken pox. |
| Ylang Ylang |
Cananga Odorata var. genuina |
Antidepressant, anti-infectious, euphoric, aphrodisiac, relaxant, antiseborrhoeic,
antiseptic, hypotensive, nervine, regulator, sedative (nervous), stimulant
(circulatory), tonic. |
Depression, nervous tension, high blood pressure, hyperpnoea (abnormally
fast breathing), tachycardia, palpitations and digestive upsets. For skin
care such as for acne, hair growth, hair rinse, insect bites, irritated
and oily skin. For other nervous system disorders such as frigidity, impotence,
insomnia, and stress related disorders. |
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