Aromatherapy
Latin Name: Matricaria chamomilla
Plant Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Herb/Dried Flowers
Middle Note
Method of Extraction:Steam distillation
Scent: Strong herbaceous odour (Blue)
Country: Hungary & Europe
Anti-allergic
Anti-fungal
Anti-inflammatory
Eczema, Psoriasis
Sensitive skin
PMS
Ulcers
Calming stress
Anti-spasmodic
Monoterpenes 35%
Sesquiterpenes 35%
Alcohols 20%
Physical Uses
Inflamed joints, muscular pains,
arthritis (osteo and rheumatoid),
sprains, sciatica, neuralgia,
cystitis, tonsillitis, asthma,
insomnia, insect bites,
psoriasis, indigestion, diarrhoea
Emotional Uses
stress
anxiety
anger
emotional tension
frustration
Emmenagogue
Cautious when use on pregnant women
Chamazulene is antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic. It could actively against Staphylococcus aureus.
Sesquiterpenes and (a-bisabolol) can ease ulcer.
Blue: Yarrow, Blue Tansy, Chamazulene
Latin Name: Anthemis nobilis/Chamaemelum nobile
Plant Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Part Used: Herb/Dried Flowers
Middle Note
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Scent: Warm fruity herby scent
Country: Southern & Western Europe
Amenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea
Depression, migraine, calming
Toothache, painful period
Insomnia
Eczema, Psoriasis, Allergies, Psoriasis
Nervous asthma
Indigestion, loss of appetite
PMS – Menstrual problems
Ester 75%
Monoterpenes 5%
Alcohols 5%
Physical Uses:
sensitive red skin, sunburn,
muscular pain, sprains,
dull aches and pains, earache,
sciatica, neuralgia, insomnia,
tonsillitis, asthma,
allergies, eczema, psoriasis,
insect bites, dysmenorrhoea,
Emotional Uses:
fear
exhaustion
grief
depression
over-sensitivity
nervousness
Emmenagogue
Cautious when use on first 3 months of pregnancy
Sedative & Soothing. Beneficial for menstrual pain, arthritis, nerve pain, headaches, eczema, dermatitis, acne and allergic conditions. Good for dry and itchy skin. Excellent skin cleanser. Safe for children.
Ester contains higher than Lavender (42%)
Very mild, suitable for children and baby.
Latin Name: Boswellia carteri/Boswellia carterii
Plant Family: Burseraceae
Part used: Gum resin
Note: Base/Middle
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: Woody, spicy hint of lemon
Country: Somalia, Ethiopia, China and South Arabia.
Slows and deepens breathing, meditative,calming.
Asthma, bronchitis, coughs and laryngitis
Cystitis
Dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia
Mature skin - anti-wrinkle, ulcers, wounds
Monoterpenes 40%
Pinene 21%
Limonene 8%
Physical Uses:
dry mature skin
scars
asthma
catarrh
dysmenorrhoea
Emotional Uses:
anxiety
nervous tension
helps to break links with the past
panic
stress
bereavement, fear, paranoia
Unknown
Balancing. Helps with stress and nervous tension. Used in facial oils to ease fine lines and wrinkles. Helps with rheumatoid arthritis and useful for asthma.
Applicable to wound of Diabetes patients. (Frankincense, Lavender, Myrrh)
Latin Name: Citrus limon
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Part Used: Fruit/ Peel
Note: Top
Method of Extraction: Express/ Distillation
Scent: Fresh and sharp
Worldwide : Italy, Sicily, Cyprus, Israel
Anti-anaemic, anti-microbial, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic
Nosebleeds, high blood pressure, cellulite, poor circulation and varicose veins
Brittle nails, boils, chilblains, cuts, greasy skin, herpes, insect bites, mouth ulcers, spots
Corns, warts, verrucae
Asthma, throat infections, bronchitis, catarrh
Dyspepsia, gall stones
Monoterpenes 86%
(Limonene 70%)
Physical Uses:
acne, greasy skin, chilblains,
infections, tonsillitis, warts,
verrucae, arteriosclerosis,
varicose veins, arthritis (osteoand rheumatoid), menorrhagia
Emotional uses:
lethargy
stress
mental fatigue
distrust
indecision
Phototoxic, do not expose skin to UV light in 12 hours. (Photosensitive)
IFRA recommends maximum use 2% in final product.
No phototoxic effects reported on distilled lemon oil.
Lemon oil is easily to get oxidized, use within 6-month. (Citrus oil applied)
Oxidized lemon oil will cause skin irritation.
Limonene preparation used to dissolve Gallstones.
Latin Name: Lavandula augustifolia/Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula vera
Plant Family: Labiatae
Part Used: Herb/flower
Note: Middle
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Scent: Floral light and clear
Country: Bulgaria, France
Treat burns, sunburn.
Depression, headache, hypertension, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension, stress related conditions.
Aches and pains and muscle stiffness, lumbago, rheumatism and sprains
Allergies, athlete’s foot, boils
Dermatitis, eczema, inflammations, insect bites and earache
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, throat infections
Dysmenorrhoea and leucorrhoea
Ester 42%
Alcohols 33%
Monoterpenes 13%
Specific:
Linalool 31.5%
Linalyl acetate 40%
Camphor 0-3%
Physical Uses:
burns, sunburn, psoriasis,
eczema, acne, insect bites,
dysmenorrhoea, Raynaud’s
disease, insomnia, hypertension,
headaches, migraine, sinusitis,
sciatica, sprains, neuralgia,
thrush, cystitis, colds, flu, cold
sores, laryngitis, tonsillitis,
asthma, varicose veins,
haemorrhoids, bruises
Emotional Uses:
anxiety
shock
panic
hyperactivity
stress
Emmenagogue, avoid in early pregnancy.
Hypotensive (no suitable for hypotension).
Lavender is good for balancing but it is emmenagogue not suitable for the first trimester pregnancy.
Latin Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Plant Family: Myrtaceae
Part Used: Tree/leaf
Note: Top
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Scent: Fresh and sanitary
Immuno-stimulant, antibiotic, anti-viral, fungicidal,
bactericidal, cytophylactic
Stimulant. Good for canidida infection, thrush, nail bed infections, athlete’s foot, cold sores, mouth ulcers, immune system, acne, spots, bites and stings. Beneficial for the respiratory system, easing colds, flu, asthma and bronchitis. Its fungicidal properties help clear thrush and are of value with genital infections generally. Also a urinary tract antiseptic , alleviating problems such s cystitis.
Monoterpenes 41%
Alcohols 45%
Specific:
Terpenen-4ol 30-58%
Ct.1,8 cineol 1-18%
Terpinene 9-28%
Physical Uses:
colds, flu, tonsillitis, sinusitis, cold sores, warts, verrucae, thrush, cystitis, candida, laryngitis,
infections, athlete’s foot, catarrh, acne
Emotional Uses:
hypochondria
debility
irritability
Possible sensitisation in very sensitive individuals.
Canbe used neat on spots, cold sores, verrucae and warts.
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Latin Name: Rosa damascena
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Part Used: Flower/ Petals
Note: Middle
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Scent: Deep sweet and flowery
Country: Bulgaria
Anti-depressant, regulator of appetite, hepatic, astringent, cicatrisant, laxative
Depression, postnatal depression, impotence, insomnia, frigidity, bereavement, deep sadness, headache and nervous tension, sadness,
Poor circulation and palpitations
Broken capillaries, dry skin, eczema, herpes, mature and cellular regeneration and regulates sebum production, anti-wrinkle, eczema.
Liver congestion, cystitis, nausea.
Uterine disorders.
Irregular menstruation, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia.
Alcohols 59%
Monoterpenes 20%
Specific:
Citronellol 35%
Stearopten waxes24%
Geraniol18%
Physical Uses:
broken capillaries, mature skin,
liver congestion, uterine disorders, constipation,
insomnia, asthma, menopausal problems, menorrhagia frigidity, impotency
Emotional Uses:
depression, sadness
nervous tension
stress, shock
pre-menstrual syndrome (P.M.S.)
Avoid during first 3 months of pregnancy
Latin Name: Santalum album
Plant Family: Santalaceae
Part Used: Tree/heartwood
Note: Base
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Scent: Woody sweet and exotic
Country: East Indian Provence “Mysore” is the best origin of sandalwood
Astringent, expectorant, cicatrisant, urinary antiseptic, antidepressant, soothing
Nervous Tension
High alcohols help moisturizing: Dry, cracked and chapped skin.
Depression, insomnia, nervous tension and stress related conditions. Acne, dry, cracked and chapped skin, eczema, itching, greasy skin and moisturiser.
Bronchitis, catrrh laryngitis, cough. Diarrhoea, nausea. Cystitis. Coughs and sore throat.
Use for Meditation.
Alcohols 79%
Sesquiterpenes 10%
Specific:
Santalol 90%
Physical Uses:
dry cracked, chapped skin
catarrh
coughs, laryngitis
cystitis
chilblains
Emotional Uses:
depression
stress
unforgiving
loneliness
Unknown.
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Latin Name: Pelargonium graveolens
Plant Family: Geraniaceae
Part Used: Flowering plant/flowers and leaves
Note: Middle
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Scent: Heavy sweet rose-like with minty tones
Country: South Africa, Spain, Reunion, Morocco, Egypt, Italy
Anti-depressant, antiseptic, astringent
Oedema, poor circulation, cellulite, breast engorgement, varicose veins
Balancing the production of sebum, acne, broken capillaries, burns, congested skin.
Sluggish liver, jaundice, diarrhoea
Diabetes, sluggish pancreas
Painful menstruation, cramp
Alcohols 53%
Ester 19%
Alphatic aldehydes10%
Physical Uses:
acne, oily skin, cellulite,
wounds, menopausal problems,
amenorrhoea, pre-menstrual
tension, menorrhagia,
dysmenorrhoea, Raynaud’s
disease, eczema, oedema
Emotional Uses:
stress
moodiness
lack of self esteem
instability
nervous tension
depression
Emmenagogue, caution when use to pregnancy.
Contra-indicated to pregnancy. May cause dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals (especially the Bourbon oil).
Balancing. Helps with period pains, menopausal problems, mood swings, cold sores, shingles, skin problems and anxiety. Revitalizes the body and regulates hormonal balance. (VS)
Most therapeutic type is grown in Reunion’s Geranium Bourbon
It has similar smell of Rose, unethical merchant will mix Geranium oil into Rose oil to maximize their profit.
Aldehydes Bourbon var. – Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, calming, hypotensive temperture reduction.
Temp. reduction: Geranium / Palmarosa. Geranium Bourbon has better therapeutic value than Geranium China