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Eucalyptus
Blue Gum - Top Note: A warming,
drying, clarifying oil, well known for it’s
antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
It is excellent for treating colds and flu,
and clearing respiratory congestion. It
brings clarity, and used in a room spray
purifies the air.
Blends well with: Cedarwood, Juniper, Lavender,
Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Peppermint,
Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Tea tree, Thyme. |
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Fennel
- Top/Middle Note: A warming, drying, balancing
oil, well known for its digestive properties
(indigestion, nausea, flatulence). It is
good for relieving congestion of the respiratory
system, the circulatory system (fluid retention,
cellulite, toxins), and of the urinary system.
It is balancing and helps in letting go
of unnecessary attachments.
Blends well with: Basil, Geranium, Lavender,
Niaouli, Rose, Sandalwood. |
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Frankincense
- Base Note: A calming, warming, and strengthening
oil, known for it’s anti-inflammatory and
antiseptic properties. It calms the breathing
and the mind, and hence aids meditation.
It is excellent for mature skin.
Blends well with: Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot,
Chamomiles, Clary Sage, Geranium, Jasmine,
Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa,
Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang
Ylang. |
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Geranium
- Middle Note: A cooling, harmonising, balancing
oil, known for it’s healing, astringent,
and hormone regulation properties. It is
also a good oil for treating depression
and anxiety, as it brings mind and body
together and balances extremes.
Blends well with: Citrus oils, Basil, Chamomiles,
Clary sage, Fennel, Frankincense, Jasmine,
Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose,
Sandalwood. |
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Ginger
- Top Note: A warming, drying, clarifying
oil, well known as a digestive aid, especially
for nausea, constipation, and flatulence.
It is also good for muscular aches and pains,
including cramp, as well as respiratory
congestion.
Blends well with: Citrus oils, Cedarwood,
Frankincense, Juniper, Neroli, Patchouli,
Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver. |
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Grapefruit
- Top Note: An uplifting, cooling oil with
a lovely sharp aroma. It is effective in
clearing skin and circulatory congestion
so is great for acne, oily skin, fluid retention
and cellulite. It is also good for infections,
tired muscles, and nervous fatigue.
Blends well with: Citrus oils, Cypress,
Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Neroli, Palmarosa,
Rosemary. |
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Jasmine
- Base Note: A cooling, balancing, uplifting
oil, known for its ability to help with
problems of the reproductive system. It
is euphoric and very balancing so great
for sadness/grief, anxiety, depression,
and building confidence and self-esteem.
A feminine oil.
Blends well with: Citrus oils, Benzoin,
Chamomiles, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium,
Lavender, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood. |
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Juniper
- Base Note: A calming, clarifying oil,
good for unblocking and dispelling build
ups of toxins as in gout, obesity, cellulites,
arteriosclerosis, and various menstrual
problems. Its antiseptic properties also
make it good for infections, colds, flu,
and skin conditions.
Blends well with: Citrus oils, Benzoin,
Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium,
Lavender, Niaouli, Peppermint, Pine, Sandalwood,
Vetiver. |
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Lavender
- Middle Note: One of the most versatile
oils, effective and safe for many conditions.
It is the peace-making oil, particularly
known for it’s healing, harmonising, and
relaxant properties. One drop will harmonise
a blend.
Blends well with: All floral and citrus
oils, Cedarwood, Chamomiles, Clary Sage,
Geranium, Marjoram, Patchouli, Peppermint,
Pine, Rosemary, Tea tree, Vetiver. |
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Lemon
- Top Note: A cooling, drying, cleansing
oil, known as a versatile medicinal agent
useful for treating infections, fevers,
digestive, and respiratory complaints. It
is refreshing and a tonic to the whole system,
and as such good for depression and melancholy.
Blends well with: Citrus oils, Benzoin,
Chamomiles, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium,
Juniper, Lavender, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood,
Ylang Ylang. |
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Lemongrass
- Top Note: A refreshing, cooling, drying
oil, known for its ability to ease headaches
and sooth hot emotions like anger and frustration.
It is also good for water retention and
time of the month. It has an uplifting effect
that is good for low moods.
Blends well with: Citrus oils, Basil, Geranium,
Lavender, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Tea tree. |
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Bibliography
The following books were referenced
for this section and are all available (via the
links) in association with Amazon.co.uk:
Aromatherapy
– A Practical Approach by Vicki Pitman
The
Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless
See our full range of Aromatherapy
books in the Further Exploration
section. |