AND SPANISH SAGE (Salvia lavandifolia)

Many varieties of sage exist. Produced from leaves in Spain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Contains low ketone content. Avoid with breast cancer and estrogen dependant conditions. Classification: diterpene, ketone, oxide, varies with species

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in ancient cultures around the world, including Egypt, Rome, Greece, India, North and Centro-America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Treats many microbial infections, including staph, strep, and viruses
• Helps reabsorb mucus from sinuses and respiratory tract, treats bronchitis, colds, tuberculosis, and coughs (Expectorant, decongestant)
• Helps pain in joints, muscles, and connective tissue injuries, arthritis, stiff neck, lumbago, sciatica (Anti-inflammatory)
• Disinfectant, immune stimulant (Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral)
• Regulates male and female hormones, menstrual cycle, eases menstrual cramps, PMS and menopausal symptoms, estrogen-like action for women
• Balances endocrine system
• Dissolves circulatory plaque-lowers blood cholesterol, regulates blood pressure and circulation
• Suppresses perspiration and lactation
• Aids cellular water balance, hydrating to skin, aids alopecia if due to hormone imbalance
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, digestive, muscular-skeletal, cardio-vascular, lymphatic, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Imroves depression, exhaustion, and grief
• Stimulates the memory
• Purifies energy field and environment of negativity
• Enhances connection to higher self, spirit world, other dimensions
• Chakra: Navel, solar plexus, heart

Steam distilled in western Australia from the wood of the tree, trees must be 30 years old before they will produce oil. The best oils come from trees between 40 and 60 years old. These are plantation grown and harvested sustainably, as opposed to the East Indian sandalwood known as Mysore (Santalum album) which is now an endangered species.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Classification: sesquiterene

USAGE HISTORY: Similar in composition to East Indian sandalwood, which has been used for thousands of years by Indian and Asian culture for perfumery, cosmetics, ceremonies and rituals, medicine, and incense.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Useful for many skin conditions, incuding infected wounds, cuts, burns, acne, dry, oily, aging or broken skin (Regenerator, cicatrizant, emollient, astringent, anti-inflammatory)
• Strengthens connective tissue, treats muscle spasm, sciatica, nerve pain
• Stimulates immune system, eases cough, sore throat, and strep or staph infections (Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic)
• Increases fat metabolism, decongestant for lymphatic system
• Helps diarrhea, indigestion, nausea or vomiting, tonic for intestines
• Balances sex hormones, kidney and bladder infections, pelvic/prostate congestion or infection, increases libido (Aphrodisiac, relaxant, sedative, stimulant, decongestant)
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, muscular-skeletal, respiratory, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative (Distinctive sandalwood aroma with a dry, bitter top note)

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Helps dreams, visions, meditation, altered states of consciousness
• Emotionally uplifting, good for depression, obsessions, nervous tension, quiets the mind
• Relieves grief, guilt over ties to the past, isolation and agressive tendencies
• Chakra: Links crown and root
• Used as a spiritual oil for centuries, sandalwood is known as the Great Receiver-it enhances receptivity. Used as a receiver for other essential oils during the distillation process, the resulting product is called an attar.
• Sandalwood oil should be aged at least 6 months before use. Starting out as a light golden color, it will age over many years, gradually darkening. In five years, it will be a divine oil, in twenty years-worth its weight in gold!

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Also called mountain or winter savory (Sataureja montana), summer or garden savory (Sataureja hortensis)

Other savory species produce a similar oil, including Calamintha montana, C. hortensis, Sataureja obovata. Most is steam distilled in France, from the whole plant.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy and lactation or with children. Contains ketones, may be hepato-toxic with extensive use. Use low doses for short duration. May be irritating to skin of sensitive individuals, dilute well. Classification: phenol, terpene

USAGE HISTORY: Used medicinally by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, and throughout Europe since middle ages.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral in low dosage, short duration only, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Warms and loosens muscles-good for any type of muscle pain or spasm (Analgesic, antispasmodic)
• Reduces mucus in respiratory tract, treats tuberculosis, flu, viral or bacterial infection, swollen glands, tonsillitis, malaria (Expectorant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic)
• Digestive stimulant, regulates peristalsis, helps diarrhea, gas pains, flatulence, indigestion, constipation, treats worm infestation and parasites, stimulates adrenals (Antiparasitic, antiseptic, aperitive, carminative, digestive, tonic, vermifuge)
• Circulatory stimulant, relieves low blood pressure
• Reproductive tonic, balances and strengthens male hormones, induces menstruation, reduces candida and bacterial infection, treatment for cystitis, prostatitis, renal tuberculosis
• Relieves inflammation of lymph nodes, immune globulin stimulant-boosts immune system
• Systems: Immune, muscular skeletal, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, reproductive, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Stimulates the mind, reduces fatigue
• Relaxes overactive nervous system
• Chakra:

Produced in the USA, Morocco, North Africa and European Mediterranean countries, steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Considered safe for children, dilute to <1%. Reduces milk production in lactating mothers. Classification: ketone monoterpene

USAGE HISTORY: Used by ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman physicians, And in Europe during the middle ages. Also used by Native American herbal medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Relieves local pain, headaches, migraines, aching muscles, menstrual cramps, nerve pain (Local anesthetic, analgesic, antispasmodic)
• Reduces excess mucus, opens sinuses and breathing passages, helps asthma, sinusitis, all respiratory problems (Decongestant, expectorant)
• Digestive tonic, aids colic, gas pain, nausea, vomiting, bad breath, hiccups, liver ailments (Antiseptic, antitoxic, aperitive, chologogue, choleretic, digestive, hepatic, carminative)
• Relieves itching, acne, skin inflamation, wounds, sores, tired or congested skin (Cicatrizant, stimulant, diurestic, antipruritic)
• Repels mice and rodents, insects
• Increases libido in males and females, balances sexuality
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, muscular-skeletal, reproductive, nervous, digestive

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Enhances access to a childlike, innocent state of mind
• Increases strength and endurance, mental clarity and focus, memory, and senses
• Increases and enhances communication
• Chakra:

Steam distilled in Mediterranean countries, including France, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Do not take with blood thinning drugs. Classification: alcohol, ketone, oxide

USAGE HISTORY: Used in the Mediterranean by various cultures, this oil is referred to in ancient Egyptian texts.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Great veterinary oil for horses and dogs-treats wounds, cuts, hoof dis-ease
• Burns, all types of acne, athlete’s foot, ringworm, fungal infection (Antibacterial, antifungal, vulnerary, cicatrizant)
• Ear infections, sore throats, bronchitis and laryngitis, strong immune stimulant (Antiviral, decongestant)
• Mild cardiotonic, raises blood pressure
• Digestive, helps gas, colitis, indigestion
• Eases menstrual cramps-blend with sage
• Good for nerve pain and headaches
• Systems: Integumentary, immune, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, reproductive, cardio-vascular, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Calming to the spirit, aids depression
• Becomes stimulating in high dosages
• Cleansing and balancing in energy field
• Chakra:

Steam distilled from the root of the plant in India, Nepal, Tibet, and Asia.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Classification: sesquiterpene, sesquiterpenone

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in Ayurvedic, Roman, Asian aromatic medicine. Mentioned in Holy Bible, found in ancient Egyptian tombs.

PROPERTIES:

• Topical; inhalation
• Strong sedative effect treats insomnia, migraines, stress, and tension
• Anti-allergic treats skin rashes, inflammations, scleroderma, mature skin (Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic)
• Treats hemorrhoids, varicose veins, regulates heartbeat, stimulates circulation, helps cardiac pain of nervous origin
• Regulates male and female hormones, stimulates ovaries
• One of the most effective oils for treating dandruff
• Laxative effect
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, cardio-vascular, endocrine, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart or base note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Aids in finding emotional and spiritual balance
• Inspires devotion and generosity
• Calms restlessness
• Promotes inner connection and inner peace
• Contained in one of the perfumed unguents found inside the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1923
• One of the oils used in the ancient Egyptian mystery schools, in the process of ascension, it was considered worth its weight in gold
• Enhances connection to the divine father/male aspect of God
• Chakra: Heart and crown (root)

... and BLACK SPRUCE (Picea mariana)

Produced by steam distillation in Canada. Other varieties may be available from Austria.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Monoterpene ester classification.

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in European and Native American medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-suppository; topical; inhalation (Do not use orally, except in homeopathic dosage.)
• Treats intestinal fungal infections (Candida and parasites) (Parasiticide)
• Respiratory tonic and antiseptic, treats bronchitis, asthma, coughs (Expectorant, antitussive)
• Relieves muscle aches, poor circulation, aching joints, arthritis (Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cortisone-like action)
• Relieves prostate inflammation, vaginal candida
• Acne, dry eczema, helps to tighten tissue with excess water content (Diuretic)
• Aids hyperthyroid, pituitary balance, restores depleted adrenals, ovarian tonic
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE:

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Removes emotional blocks, provides feelings of protection
• Eases experience of loss, encourages communication
• Very grounding, yet emotionally uplifting
• Chakra: Throat, brow, solar plexus (opens crown-root connection)
• Energetic properties: Masculine/neutral, opens feet and etheric body (1st level), increases energy flow in brain, lessens “thinking”, increases “awareness” and mental receptivity

(Many species-over 400 exist worldwide)

Produced in Germany, France, Europe and Asia. Steam distilled from the flower of the plant-rare and costly since only a small amount of oil is produced. More often available as an infused oil or CO2 extract.

SAFETY: Possible sensitization and phototoxicity-do not use within 24 hours of direct sun or UV light exposure.

USAGE HISTORY: Used in Asian and African cultures since pre-historic times. European herbal medicine usage since the Middle ages.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical
• Immune system stimulant, infused oils and CO2 extracts contain hypericin and pseudohypericin, shown in labratory studies to inhibit the AIDS virus (Antiviral, expectorant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antifungal)
• Penetrates skin and tissue faster than any other known oil-useful in topical blends to increase the penetration of oils
• Good scalp treatment, for oily hair or dandruff, pimples, skin inflammation, wounds, fungal infection (Astringent, analgesic, antibacterial, vulnerary)
• Treats prostatitis, vaginitis, inflamed kidneys, endometriosis, uterine congestion or inflammation, vaginal inflammation (Emmenagogue, blood purifier, tonic, antispasmodic, antibacterial, antiseptic)
• Relieves sore muscles, pain of neck and back injuries, spinal trauma, enhances unwinding process, enables cellular release of patterns and trauma-a great oil for enhancing massage, rolfing, chiropractic treatment, and bodywork
• Repairs nerve damage
• Systems: Immune, integumantary, muscular-skeletal, reproductive, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE:

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Mood uplifting and euphoric
• Clearing to lower levels of energy body, increases energy flow between physical and energetic bodies
• Cuts through emotional and mental clouds
• Chakra: Balances all chakras

Also called storax, sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua, L. orientalis, Balsam styracis)

Produced from the gum or resin of the tree by steam distillation in Honduras, Guatemala, Asia. Absolutes are also produced from the same species.

SAFETY: This oil is generally regarded as safe at normal dosage. (Approved by FDA as a food additive.) It does have a very mild ketone content, but is generally regarded as safe for children and sensitive individuals. Classification: alcohol, ester

USAGE HISTORY: Used by native American medicine and early American pioneers, ancient Egyptian and Asian cultures. Referred to in biblical texts as “Balm of Gilead”, several other substances were also referred to by the same name.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Helpful for all respiratory ailments, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus, pneumonia, colds (Decongestant, balsamic, expectorant, antitussive)
• Skin healing properties, good for hemorrhoids, cuts, ulcers, abscesses, canker sores, closes wounds, psoriasis, eczema, acne, ringworm, itching (Astringent, cicatrizant, antipruritic, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory)
• Breaks down cellulite, removes lymphatic deposits
• Nourishes the nervous system (Nervine)
• Systems: Lymphatic, immune, integumentary, respiratory, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Reduces anxiety, stress, and anger, neutralizes the emotions
• Used in perfume, tobacco, candy, and soft drinks for its sweet flavor and satisfying energy
• Sleep inducing and hypnotic, some find stimulating
• Clears vision
• Helps ground nervous energy, creates the feeling of fullfillment in energy body
• Chakra: (Root)

Produced in France, Spain, Morocco from the leaves of the plant. Steam distillation produces azulene which gives the oil a blue color. Often mislabeled or marketed as “wild”, “blue”, or “Moroccan” chamomile, it is not a chamomile and should not be used in place of German chamomile (Matricaria recutita). Similar species, Tanacetum vulgare or Chrysanthemum vulgare, are also distilled and marketed as Common tansy-these oils are more toxic and should not be used for aromatherapy.

SAFETY: Avoid use during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Based on oil chemistry, appears safe at normal dosage even for pregnancy, many sources recommend avoiding it-probably based on mislabeling of common tansy.

USAGE HISTORY: Used in ancient Egyptian and Mediterranean cultures’ herbology.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral at homeopathic dosage only; topical; inhalation
• Treatment for sprains, rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica (Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic)
• Reduces effects of allergic responses-good for skin allergies, asthma, other allergies (Anti-allergic, mimics anti-histamine)
• Reduces fever, treats colds and respiratory infection, boosts immune system, supports balance in white blood cell production-may be helpful for leukemia, nourishes spleen (Febrifuge, diaphoretic, stimulant, tonic)
• Balances blood sugar-useful for diabetics
• Eliminates bruises, itching, skin irritation, rashes, couperose skin, cysts (Antipruritic)
• Hormone like actions, stimulates thymus (Emmenogogue)
• Reduces blood pressure (Hypotensive)
• Aids digestion, treats dyspepsia, intestinal worms, gas bloating (Vermifuge, carminative, digestive, anthelmintic)
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, cardio-vascular, respiratory

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Relieves nervousness, anxiety, tension, and stress
• Boosts courage and valor
• Chakra:

Also called French tarragon or estragon.

Steam distilled from the whole plant in France, eastern Europe, Africa.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Phototoxic-avoid direct sun or UV light exposure within 24 hours of application to skin. Use in small amounts due extreme potency of this oil. Classification: ether, contains coumarin

USAGE HISTORY: Used by European herbalists since the Middle ages. Also used in Russian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Native American medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, homeopathic dosage only; topical; inhalation
• Strong tonic for the immune system and whole body, helps colds, headaches, spastic coughs (Tonic, antiviral, antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiallergenic)
• Heart tonic, eases heart spasm and palpitations
• Eases muscular pain and spasm, sciatica, helpful for releasing pattern from myofascial and cellular tissue (Anti-inflammatory, neuromuscular antispasmodic)
• Induces menstruation, eases labor and delivery-induces abortion, relieves painful periods and PMS symptoms (Emmenogogue)
• Relieves anorexia, hiccups, gas pain, belching, colitis, intestinal worms, supports liver, gall bladder (Hepatic, chologogue, digestive, stomachic, carminative, aperitive, laxative, parasiticide, antioxidant)
• Balances autonomic nervous system, eases tendency toward convulsions
• Systems: Immune, muscular-skeletal, endocrine, reproductive, digestive, nervous, cardio-vascular, respiratory

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Increases mental clarity
• Relaxing and hypnotic, helpful for reaching altered states of perception, meditation, hypnotherapy
• Chakra:

The oil is steam distilled from the leaves and branches of the tree, over 100 different varieties of melaleuca exist. Oil is produced in Australia.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Classification: monoterpene alcohol

USAGE HISTORY: Used during World War II as a disinfectant and wound treatment. Used in Australian folk medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Immune stimulant, treatment for colds, flu, fever, staph and strep infections, candida, viral infections, wide spectrum antibacterial including Krebs, entero, coli., proteus, etc. (Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic)
• Treatment for bronchitis, lung infection, coughs, tuberculosis, tonsillitis, ear, nose, and throat infections (Decongestant, balsamic, expectorant)
• Healing to skin, useful for acne, athlete’s foot, herpes, rashes, impetigo, ringworm, wounds; may need to use undiluted for certain applications such as ringworm, fungal infections (Cicatrizant, antipruritic, vulnerary)
• Good treatment for bacterial parasites in digestive system (Antiparasitic, insecticide)
• Stimulates circulation, strengthens capillaries, stimulates lymph circulation
• Effective treatment for mouth and gum sores, abscesses, pyorrhea, sore throat
• Treats vaginitis, cystitis, vaginal candida, all genital and reproductive infections
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, digestive, lymphatic, muscular-skeletal, genito-urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Increases energy
• Helps relieve shock from trauma
• Relieves depression, exhaustion, and nervousness
• Generally strengthening to the nervous system, stimulates chi flow
• Chakra: Enhances movement in all chakras, clears stagnant energy
• Helps get out of mental “rut”

Also called white cedar
Produced from leaves and branches by steam distillation in China, Canada, USA. A different oil is also produced from heartwood of the red cedar (Thuja plicata), also marketed as “thuja”.

SAFETY: High ketone content. Avoid use if other oils will work. Avoid internal use, use with sensitive individuals, during pregnancy or lactation, with children, and observe all high ketone contraindications. Classification: ketone

USAGE HISTORY: Native American medicinal herb.

PROPERTIES:

• Topical; inhalation; do not use internally
• Has anticancer and antitumor properties (Anticancer, antiallergic, antitumor)
• Strong antiviral, inhalation helps damp cough (Expectorant, mucolytic, antiviral, anti-infectious, sudorific)
• Relieves muscle and joint pain, rheumatism (Antirheumatic)
• Strengthens and tones heart, uterus, nerve tissue (Tonic, hypotensor, hemostatic)
• Treatment for viral warts, venereal warts and genital herpes
• Treats cystitis, urinary inflammation, menstrual irregularity and discomfort, prostate swelling (Emmenogogue, astringent, antiseptic)
• Treats acne, oily skin, cold sores, psoriasis, alopecia, warts, tumors, papillomas, polyps, condylomas (viral warts), soothes poison ivy and poison plant rashes (Astringent, cicatrizant, rubefacient, counterirritant)
• Insect repellant, parasiticide, vermifuge
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, cardio-vascular, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, genito-urinary, reproductive

PERFUME NOTE: Base or heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Used by ancient Egyptians for mummification process and as a ritual incense
• Increases conscious thought, stimulates and opens mental body
• Chakra: (Root and third eye)

Also called Red Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and White thyme (Thymus zygis)

A number of different chemotypes are produced from thymus vulgaris, including thymol. citral, linalol, and thuyanol types. Steam distilled in France, Spain, Germany, and other European countries.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Contains phenols-may be irritating to the skin. Classification: phenol, alcohol, terpene, ester-varies with ct. May have moderate ketone content

USAGE HISTORY: Ancient usage in Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Used in traditional European medicine during the Middle Ages. An extract was used in World War I as an antiseptic to treat soldiers’ wounds.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Improves digestion, cleanses intestines (Stomachic, depurative)
• Vapors open sinus and breathing passages, flu and cough treatment (Bronchodilator, antitussive)
• Disinfectant, large spectrum antibacterial used to treat many bacterial infections including staph, strep, E. coli, Proteus, and anthrax (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral)
• Stimulates thyroid, metabolism, and adrenal cortex
• Enhances physical endurance and energy
• Treats arthritis, aches and pains-causes a heating effect
• Treatment for vaginal infection, urinary and kidney imbalances
• Detoxification-clears mucus build-up, aids acne and cellulite conditions
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, cardio-vascular, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Improves mental clarity and alertness
• Gives courage, helps trauma, anger, and mental blocks
• Good for relieving depression
• Chakra: Solar plexus

Steam distilled and CO2 extracted, from the root, mainly in India and China. Production of this oil is rare. Plant is a relative of ginger.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage.

USAGE HISTORY: Little data is available. Root has been used for many centuries as an herbal remedy in Ayurvedic medicine, Hawaiian traditional medicine, and Chinese traditional medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Natural antibiotic, useful especially for sinus and respiratory infections and funguses that have become chronic (Antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant)
• Natural regenerative for liver, gallbladder, digestive system when taken internally; treats peptic ulcersintestinal disorders (Choleretic, laxative, digestive stimulant, carminative, stomachic)
• Strong anti-tumoral action, treatment for uterine cancer
• Tonic for all body systems, safe for long term use
• Immune system builder, blood cleanser, detoxifyer; aids in weight reduction (Hypotensive, diuretic)
• Relieves muscle aches and pains, arthritis pain (Anti-inflammative)
• Insect repellant, parasite treatment (Insecticidal, anti-parasitic, anthelmintic)
• Increases libido
• Systems: Immune, cardio-vascular, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, reproductive

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

Steam distilled in France, Europe, England, USA from the roots of the plant.

SAFETY: Appears safe at normal dosage. Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Classification: ester, sesquiterpene

USAGE HISTORY: Used in European, Asian, and Native American herbal medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Useful for calming the nervous system, treats convulsions, neuralgia, hysteria, epilepsy (Analgesic, anti-spasmodic, anticonvulsive, hypnotic, sedative, tranqilizer)
• Great for relieving insomnia-blend with neroli or champaca
• Stops heart palpitations, heart pain, and spasms
• Antibacterial and fever reducer (Febrifuge)
• Antiseptic for wounds, reduces itching
• Strong nerve tonic, lowers blood pressure
• Diuretic, reduces excess water in tissues
• Systems: Integumentary, immune, cardio-vascular, nervous, muscular-skeletal

PERFUME NOTE: Base note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Relieves anxiety, headaches, restlessness and agitation
• Enhances courage, relieves fear
• Produces the feeling of inner strength and tranquility
• Helps to create emotional detachment
• Chakra:

The only essential oil made from an orchid, the oil is obtained by CO2 extraction from the pods of the plant. Also produced as an absolute or a tincture. Produced in Madagascar, Mexico, Indonesia. Oil is widely adulterated, be aware of sources. Extensive use by the flavor and fragrance industries.

SAFETY: Appears safe at normal dosage. Avoid during pregnancy-induces menstruation. Classification: aldehyde

USAGE HISTORY: Used since 16th century in Europe, ancient Aztec herbal remedy and flavoring.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Ancient use as a poison antidote, digestive tonic
• Induces menstruation (Emmenogogue)
• Liquifies thick mucus-helps expell excess (Balsamic)
• Aphrodisiac, nerve sedative
• Used in perfumes and to flavor foods and pharmaceuticals
• Systems: Nervous, reproductive, respiratory, digestive

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative Useful for making blends more appealing, especially to children

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Calming, eases tension, anger, frustration
• Eases sleep, increases dreaming
• Strengthens memory
• Chakra:

Steam distilled from the roots of the grass, produced in Haiti, India, Madagascar, China, El Salvador. (Chinese vetiver has a high acid content, may cause skin reactions in sensitive individuals.)

SAFETY: Pure vetiver is considered safe at normal dosage. Vetiver is widely adulterated with synthetics, which may cause dermatitis and skin reactions. Classification: alcohol, ketone

USAGE HISTORY: Fairly new to the aromatherapy market, it has been used locally in Russia, India, and Asia for medicinal use. Used extensively as a flavoring agent for foods and drinks, and as a fixative for perfumes.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical;
• Heart tonic, fortifies and stimulates red blood cell production, increases oxygen in blood, vasodilator, stimulates circulation-venous and arterial, detoxifies blood and connective tissue (Detoxifier, tonic)
• Stimulates depressed immune system, stimulates lymphatic circulation, detoxifies lymph system (Depurative)
• Reduces fever
• Reduces liver congestion, pancreas deficiency, may assist with diabetes, glandular tonic
• Treatment for dry, mature, and aging skin-softens and improves skin tone, tightens slack skin, hydrates and detoxifies connective tissue and epidermis (Revitalizing, rejuvenator)
• Urinary system tonic, increases cellular absorption, raises libido, eases menstruation and post partum depression (Antispasmodic, emmenagogue, calmative, sedative)
• Systems: Cardio-vascular, muscular-skeletal, immune, lymphatic, endocrine, integumentary, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Grounds and balances central nervous system; helps insomnia, depression, exhaustion, stress
• Helps to ease off use of tranquillizers
• Cleanses and purifies human energy field, strengthens energetic boundary, increases vital energy flow, grounds mental and emotional bodies
• Chakra: Root, navel, solar plexus

Steam distilled from the leaves or berries of the plant, in Crete, Turkey, other Mediterranean countries.

Steam distilled from the berries (considered the finest) and the leaves.

SAFETY: Avoid during last two trimesters of pregnancy and with small children. Very safe, can be taken orally for several years without adverse effects. To recieve full benefits with a chronic condition, vitex may need to be taken orally for 6 months or longer.

USAGE HISTORY: Very little is currently known about vitex essential oil, it is fairly new to the aromatherapy market. Much of the information is based on medicinal use of the plant. The berries have been used medicinally for over 2,000 years in Egypt and Mediterranean cultures.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical
• Known as a female hormone balancer, vitex balances estrogen and progesterone levels
• Increases fertility, helps regulate ovulation
• Regulates, stimulates, and enhances pituitary function
• Alleviates painful menstruation, irregular periods, PMS symptoms, water retention, menopause symptoms
• Acne treatment when related to hormonal imbalance
• Aids the body in recovering natural hormone balance after use of birth control pills
• Can be used safely through the third month of pregnancy to prevent miscarriage, after that it may cause premature milk production (Galactogogue)
• Should not be taken internally while taking birth control pills-may interfere with the drug
• Treats fibrocystic disease, heart pains, edema, constipation, endometriosis
• Systems: Cardio-vascular, endocrine, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Relieves menopausal anxiety and emotion swings
• Reduces emotional symptoms connected with hormonal imbalance
• Steadies the emotional body
• Moves stagnant energy in root and pelvic chakras, relieves blood stagnation
• Chakra:

Very rare, steam distilled by artisan distillers from the leaves of the plant. Our supply is Ecocert certified organic from a distiller in Canada.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children.

USAGE HISTORY: Used in the western USA by Native Americans for smudging and purification ceremonies.

PROPERTIES: (Inferred from Salvia officianalis)

• Internal-suppository; topical; inhalation
• Useful for flu, colds, bacterial infections, coughs (Immune stimulant, antibacterial, antiviral)
• Balances and regulates hormones
• Eases menopausal symptoms, sweating, hot flashes
• Raises blood sugar levels, decreases cholesterol levels, gallbladder and liver tonic, aids elimination of toxins from cells, liver, intestines (Digestive, chologogue, choleretic, hepatic, emmenagogue)
• Treats psoriasis, cold sores, radiation burns, skin ulcers, herpes and shingles, insect bites, regenerates scar tissue (Cicatrizant, antiseptic, insecticidal)
• Promotes hair growth and regrowth
• Sciatica, muscle and joint pain, arthritis, stiff neck, lumbago (Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic)
• Systems: Cardio-vascular, integumentary, immune, lymphatic, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, nervous, respiratory

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Amazingly energetic oil, recommended for ritual, ceremonial use
• Opens all joints and minor chakras
• Stabilizes and aligns many energy flows at once
• Increases spiritual awareness
• Strengthens earth connection, flow of energy from earth upward
• Enhances receptivity
• Chakras: Root, heart, crown (solar plexus, navel)

Produced by steam distillation in Nepal. Rarely available in unadulterated form, usually contains synthetic methyl salicylate. A red color indicates impurities, iron content.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, with small children. May produce skin irritation in sensitive individuals, may be sensitizing. Use with other oils, dilute well, use in small amounts. Classification: ester, alcohol

USAGE HISTORY: Used medicinally in Native American cultures.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, homeopathic dosage only; topical; inhalation
• Relieves arthritis pain, sore muscles, rheumatism, tendinitis, sprains, injuries (Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic)
• Contains methyl salicylate-similar to aspirin for pain reduction
• Stimulates liver, relieves liver congestion (Hepato-stimulant, diuretic)
• Relieves menstrual pain and cramps (Antispasmodic, emmenogogue)
• Relieves coughs (Antitussive)
• Prevents heart disease, lowers blood pressure (Hypotensor)
• Skin inflammations, eczema, acne and blemishes, gum disease
• Relieves bone pain, helps open energy flow through bones, heals bone diseases
• Systems: Digestive, cardio-vascular, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, reproductive, integumentary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top or heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Stimulating, refreshing aroma awakens mind and relieves mental cloudiness
• Clears senses, vision and hearing
• Chakra:

Oil is steam distilled from the flowering plant. Produced in England, Europe, Asia, and China.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children. Moderate ketone content. Classification: sesquiterpene ketone

USAGE HISTORY: Ancient usage by European, Chinese, NorthAmerican, and Asian aromatic medicines.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Relieves bone and muscle pain, nerve pain, healing to sprains, strains, contusions and bruises (Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic)
• Stimulates bone marrow and blood renewal, helps hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and varicose veins
• Pelvic inflammatory disease, cystitis, bladder, and kidney infections, prostate decongestant, regulates menstruation and menopausal symptoms, breast fibroids
• Constipation, gout, hemorrhoids, aids fat digestion, helps detoxification of drugs and alcohol
• Acne, burns, rashes, skin lesions, scars, wounds, stops bleeding, provides some protection from radiation burns when undergoing radiation therapy, balances oily skin and scalp
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratoy, muscular-skeletal, digestive, cardio-vascular, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Helps open to cosmic energy and awareness
• Balances and supports intuition
• Enhances positive dream state
• Chakra:

Produced in Madagascar, Phillippines, Comores. Extra grade (sometimes called bourbon) is produced during the first hour of distillation. Grades 1 through 5 are produced later and later during distillation, which can last over 24 hours.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Classification: esters

USAGE HISTORY: Traditional usage in Indonesia and Malaya.

PROPERTIES:

• Topical, inhalation.
• Lowers blood pressure, eases heart palpitations, regulates heartbeat
• Slows elevated breathing, good for stopping hyperventilation
• Endocrine regulator, aids thymus, pancreas, adrenals, balances hormones
• Treats malaria, typhoid
• Reduces fever (Febrifuge)
• Urinary tonic
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, cardio-vascular, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Relieves anger, rage, depression, insomnia, tension, stress, fear, anxiety, low self-esteem, shock, panic
• Aphrodisiac
• Relaxes nervous system
• Brings consciousness to the present
• Chakra: Root, navel, solar plexus, heart
• Energetic properties: Feminine/neutral, sensitizes and stimulates etheric body (1st level), especially activates sense of smell and taste, clears emotional debris, helps to access a child-like mental space free of judgement (beginner’s mind)
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