Posts Tagged ‘Essential Oil’
Rosehip
Rose Hip Seed Oil pampers “experienced skin.” It has extraordinary scar healing ability. Use the traditionally fixed oil for healing scars.
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Rose oil is calming and supportive. It is believed by many to help balance female hormones and ease the discomforts of PMS and menopause. In Europe it is used to treat urogenital infections. It is helpful to all skin types.
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Physically, all pine oils are antiseptic, anti-fungal and detoxifying. For detoxification, use it in a sauna. Pine enters the body through inhalation and expels toxins through perspiration. Pine can restore energy and balance. Used for nervous exhaustion and debility. Pine is an excellent expectorant, helping release mucous and ease breathing. WARNING: Pine oil can be…
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Pennyroyal has been used since ancient times as a cough remedy and digestive aid, as well as a flea repellent. The strong aroma works as a decongestant, helping to remove excess mucus from the lungs; it is therefore useful for coughs. While the dried herb is safe in recommended doses, the oil of the pennyroyal…
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Oregano is an antibacterial oil. It is NOT pleasant smelling. Its high carvacrol level seems to make it an effective germ killer, but also gives it an extremely pungent smell and makes it a strong irritant to the skin and the mucous membranes. WARNING: Oregano essential oil is a very strong skin and mucous membrane…
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The essential oil of the sweet orange is bright and cheery, strongly antidepressant. Orange is refreshing and relaxing. WARNING: Orange can cause photosensitivity so be careful of applying to the skin prior to exposure to sunlight.
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Lime oil has many of the same uses as lemon oil, but with a lighter, sweeter, buoyant scent. Lime is often used as an aftershave, or a lotion for oily skin.
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Lemon Oil is a strong germicide and astringent, a wonderful air disinfectant and freshener. It’s used in cleaning solutions for its fresh scent and disinfecting action. Lemon Oil has fever reducing action, so it’s helpful in treating colds and fevers. Lemon oil stimulates the immune system and circulation. It is a key component in most…
Read MoreLavender
Lavender has a potent lingering fragrance. All true lavender oils, are antibacterial, antifungal, and possibly, antiviral. The scent is full and rich, rounded and supportive. Lavender is great for relaxing or to encourage sleep. Add to soap or lotions.
Read MoreGrapefruit
Grapefruit is both energizing and uplifting. Grapefruit is recommended by some for treating eating disorders, both anorexia and overeating, when they stem from lack of self-esteem. It balances appetite and moods, reduces stress. It’s also helpful in treating oily skin and hair, and is often recommended as part of anti-cellulite blends because of its toning…
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