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ESSENTIAL OILS (Rosemary, Lavender, etc.)

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Essential Oils, their uses and descriptions...

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October 25 2002, 12:47 AM 


As found on SAJE

Angelica Root Belgium
Detoxifies dull, congested or irritated skin conditions,
arthritis gout, rheumatism, water retention, bronchitis, coughs, indigestion, migraines, stress.bath, massage, diffuser, compress, skin care. (Phototoxic. Avoid if diabetic or pregnant.)

Balsam Fir Canada
Breathing enhancement, environmentalfragrance, antiseptic,
deodorizing.diffuser, fragrance, cleaning supplies.

Basil Vietnam
Asthma, mental fatigue, migraines, depression,nervous
tension, mental stimulant.inhalation, massage oil, diffuser, bath.
(Avoid in pregnancy. May irritate sensitive
skin.)

Benzoin 40% Castor
Cuts, dry, chapped, inflamed skin conditions, poor circulation, respiratory problems (bronchitis, colds, flu), stress.bath, massage, skin care, compress.

Bergamot Ivory Coast
Acne, eczema, bronchitis, ulcers, varicoseveins, deodorant.bath douche, massage oils, diffuser. (Phototoxic.)

Black Pepper Madagascar
Colds, toothache, strengthens brain, burns fat,
constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, tonic, muscular aches,
bruising.seasoning, massage oil. Precaution: excessive amounts can be irritating.

Cajeput Indonesia
Acne, antiseptic, eczema, bronchitis, detoxifier, muscle
pains, nervous tension.bath, compress, facial wash, massage oil, diffuser.

Cardamon India
Digestive complaints (cramps, heartburn, indigestion,
vomiting), mental fatigue, nervousness.massage, food seasonings, diffuser.

Carrot Seed France
skin care (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis,rashes, wrinkles),
detoxifies, liver congestion, glandular problems.skin care,
massage. (Avoid in pregnancy.)

Camphor China
Asthma, lung decongestant, sinus headaches,mental clarity,
acne, hysteria, muscle spasms.bath, inhalation, compress, massage oil. (Avoid if epileptic or pregnant.)

Cedarwood Atlas
Acne, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bladder infection, bronchitis,
eczema, general tonic, oily hair, skin.inhalation, bath, facial
wash. (Avoid in first trimester of pregnancy.)

Chamomile, Roman France
anxiety, inflammations, menopause, fevers, migraines,
menstrual problems, skin irritations, insomnia.bath, massage oil, facial compress, lotion, diffuser, facial preparations. (Avoid in 1st trimester of pregnancy.)

Champa India
Anxiety, depression, fatigue, arthritis, rheumatism.massage,
bath, diffuser, perfume. (Avoid in pregnancy.)

Cinnamon Ceylon
Colds, digestion, strengthens heart and circulatory system,
toothache, good pain reliever.diffuser, potent - dilute well for mouthwash. (Avoid in pregnancy.)

Citronella China
Mosquito repellant, flea repellant.body oil applied to skin
or pet's fur, sprays or diffuser.

Clary Sage Russia
Depression, boils, throat infections, ulcers, female hormone
balancer, skin care, lowers blood pressure.bath, deodorant,
massage oil, diffuser. (Avoid during pregnancy or if you have low
blood pressure.)

Clove Bud Madagascar
Stimulating, digestive complaints, respiratory problems
(asthma & bronchitis), anti-bacterial, arthritis.potent - dilute
well for: massage or bath, compress, diffuser. 1 drop neat for toothache. (Avoid in pregnancy.)

Cypress France
antiseptic, asthma, cancer, influenza, liver disorders,
liver disorders, menopausal problems, varicose veins.bath
inhalation, massage oil, sprays. (Avoid in 1st trimester of
pregnancy.)

Eucalyptus Spain
Asthma, colds, fevers, sore throat, sinuses, diabetes,
diarrhea, migraines, rheumatism, skin ulcer, wounds.bath, drops, inhalation, massage oil, compress. (Avoid if epileptic.)

Fennel France
Antiseptic, laxative, tonic, colic, gout, nausea,
insufficient milk for nursing mothers, hangover, bruises,
menopause, detox.bath, compress, drops for seasoning, massage oil, compress. (Avoid if pregnant or epileptic.)

Frankincense Somalia
Anxiety, clears lungs, asthma, colds, coughs.inhalation,
soap, facial wash, massage.

Geranium Egypt
Burns, depression, dermatitis, eczema, ringworm, shingles,
skin care, ulcers, menopause, PMS, bruises.bath, drops,
inhalation, massage, skin care, compress, diffuser. (Avoid in 1st
trimester of pregnancy.)

Ginger China
Stimulant, digestive disorders, expectorant, colds, migraine,
obesity, arthritis, muscle spasm.bath, drops, inhalation, massage
oil, compress.

Grapefruit U.S.A.
Stress, manic depression, obesity, water retention,
cellulite.facial toner, inhalation, massage, diffuser. (Can be
phototoxic.)

Jasmine India
Anxiety, cough, post-natal depression, respiratory problems,
skin care. Eases labour.bath, massage oil, drops, (use low
dosage). (Avoid during pregnancy.)

Juniper Berry Yugoslavia
Acne, eczema, diuretic, diabetes, flatulence,
rheumatism, urinary tract infection, hangovers, detoxicant.bath,
compress, inhalation, massage oil. (Avoid during pregnancy.)

Lemon South Africa
Acne, digestive, refreshing, relaxant, stimulant,
coughs, colds, oily skin.bath, drops, inhalation, massage & body oil, diffuser, facial preparations.

Lavender France
Abscess, acne, burns, eczema, asthma, depression, fainting,
headaches, hypertension, fatigue, insomnia.bath, compress, drops, inhalation, massage & body oil, diffuser, facial preparations. (Avoid in 1st trimester of pregnancy or if you have low blood pressure.)

Lime U.S.A.
Anxiety, depression, fever, rheumatic pain, chest
congestion.inhalation, diffuser. (Can be phototoxic.)

Marjoram South Africa
Arthritis, asthma, cold, constipation, headache,
hypertension, insomnia, sensitive skin, bruises.bath, drops,
facial lotion, massages oil, diffuser. (Avoid in pregnancy.)

Myrrh France
Bronchitis, mouth and gum diseases, sore throat, chapped
skin.unguents, lotions, massage, candle, diffuser, facial
preparations. (Avoid in pregnancy.)

Myrtle France
Good for addictions, respiratory (colds, bronchitis, sinus),
cleanses the skin, bruising, infections.massage, bath, skin care,
diffuser.

Neroli Italy/India
Wrinkles, diarrhea, depression, palpitations, skin
care.bath, drops, lotion, massage & body oil, facial preparations.

Nutmeg Java
Fainting, digestion, nausea, diarrhea, aches and
pains.inhalation, massage. (Avoid in pregnancy.)

Orange Valencia
Digestive, relaxant, cell stimulant, dermatitis, wrinkles,
sedative.bath, inhalation, facial lotion, massage oil, diffuser.
(can be phototoxic.)

Palmarosa Nepal
Antiseptic, cell stimulant for wrinkles, dry skin, eczema,
aphrodisiac, rejuvenative, kidney stimulant.bath, drops,
inhalation, facial lotion, massage oil.

Patchouli Indonesia
Anxiety, skin care, wrinkles, inflammation, fluid
retention, aphrodisiac, rejuvenating, kidney stimulant.bath,
inhalation, facial lotions, massage oil, diffuser, facial
preparations, compress.

Peppermint U.S.A.
Asthma, flu, headache, nausea, fainting, paralysis, nervous
disorders, digestive.bath, drops, inhalation, oil, compress.
(Avoid in 1st & 2nd trimester of pregnancy and when nursing.
(May antidote homeopathic remedies.)

Petitgrain Paraguay
Depression, insomnia, muscle spasms, digestion,
acne.perfume, diffuser, massage oil.

Peru Balsam
Skin problems, chapped hands, itches.facial wash,
lotion, candle, diffuser.

Pine Needle Siberia
Bronchitis, sinus and breathing problems, gout.diffuser,
sauna, bath, compress, massage oil, inhalation.

Rose otto
Acne, constipation, blood impurities, headaches,
sedative, PMS, skin care.bath, drops, inhalation, massage and body oil, douche, facial preparations. (Avoid in 1st & 2nd trimester of pregnancy.)

Rosemary France
Asthma, flu, migraine, baldness, burns, arteriosclerosis,
liver problems, mental fatigue, rheumatism, raises blood
pressure.bath, drops, inhalation, facial lotion, massage and body
oil, compress. (Avoid if epileptic or if you have high blood
pressure.) (Avoid in first six months of pregnancy.)

Rosewood Brazil
Antiseptic, blood purifier, relaxant, deodorant, moistens
sensitive skin, infection, euphoric.bath, drops, inhalation,
facial lotion, massage oil, diffuser.

Sandalwood India
Acne, hydrating for dry skin, cough, sore throat, nausea,
tuberculosis, insomnia, antiseptic, sedative, tonic.bath, drops,
inhalation, facial compress & lotion, massage oil, perfume,
gargle.
(Avoid with depression.)

Sweet Birch U.S.A
Bladder and kidney stone, obesity, pain killer.use
sparingly - massage, bath, breath freshener. (Avoid during
pregnancy.)

Tangerine Italy
Digestion, muscle fatigue, cellulite, calming,
depression.inhalation, massage. (Can be phototoxic.)

Tea Tree Australia
Influenza, cold sores, gingivitis, itching, acne.lotions,
compress, facial mask, diffuser, hair care, bath oil, massage.

Thyme Spain
Depression, exhaustion, colds, bronchitis, poor
circulation.Potent - dilute well for: diffuser, hair care,
inhalations. Never apply neat. (Avoid in pregnancy or if you have
high blood pressure.)

Tuberose India
Stress, aphrodisiac, skin care.bath, diffuser, massage, add
to hair & skin care, perfume.

Vanilla 10% Infusion
Impotence, aphrodisiac, calming and warming.massage,
inhalation, perfume, lotion.

Vetiver Haiti
Stress, muscle, aches, exhaustion, insomnia.perfume, lotion,
inhalation, massage.

Ylang Ylang Comoros Isl.
Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, insomnia, palpitations, oily
skin, intestinal infection, depression, lowers blood
pressure.bath, drops, inhalation, facial compress & lotions,
massage oil, diffuser, hair care.
(Avoid if you have low blood pressure.)


 
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scenting a braid

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December 13 2002, 5:32 PM 

this post is by Beliebte,

I put a few drops of essential oil in the palm of my hand, rub my hands together and smooth the oil over my hair. In the same way, I put a few more drops on my scalp and massage it in (which feels wonderful, of course, and also keeps the scalp healthy). A few drops of EO do not make my hair oily at all. I think that one can also scent the oil in which they are using to oil their hair, but I know that you don't use oil in your Pixnalocks.

I most frequently use English chamomile, Bulgarian lavender, the Mysore sandalwood that I mentioned to Dulci and patchouli. Patchouli is my all-time favorite... it smells like a wet wood, a forest in the rain. I love it.

I am curious about therapeutic benefits to herbs and EOs in the hair, but as I don't know very much about that, I use EOs for their scents and emotional benefits.



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Can essential oils dry out your hair over time?

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December 19 2002, 3:53 AM 

Or are they safe to use all the time with a carrier oil? I am interested in trying lavender, rose attar and neroli soon. I've been using lavendar perfume, lotion and shower gel. So now I want lavendar scented hair!

 
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