- Angelica (Angelica archangelica) - Comforting, balancing and grounding.
- Basil (Ocimum basillicum) - Uplifts the spirit. Promotes mental clarity.
- Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) - Mentally stimulating.
- Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) - Uplifting, balancing and harmonizing. Promotes joy.
- Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) - Comforting and stimulating.
- Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) - Calming and comforting. Reduces anxiety.
- Cardamom (Elettaria cardamonum) - Promotes clarity and concentration, confidence and enthusiasm. Aphrodisiac qualities.
- Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) - Relaxing and meditative qualities.
- Chamomile, German (Blue) (Matricaria chamomilla) - Calming, gentle and restful.
- Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis) - Relieves tension and anxiety.
- Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) - Mildly euphoric, balancing, regenerative and calming.
- Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) - Mental stimulant. Comforting.
- Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Relieves anxiety.
- Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) - Promotes peace and contentment, compassion and calming.
- Eucalyptus Citriodora (Eucalyptus citriodora) - Lemon scented - Promotes concentration and alertness.
- Eucalyptus Radiata (Eucalyptus radiata) - Gentle and balancing.
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) - Promotes assertiveness and clarity, motivation and perseverance.
- Fir (Abies alba) - Grounding, relaxing, and mentally uplifting.
- Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) - Emotionally supportive. Soothing. Aids meditation.
- Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) - Balancing and uplifting. Relieves anxiety.
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - Grounding. Used in aphrodisiac blends.
- Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) - Stimulating and uplifting.
- Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) - Uplifting and refreshing.
- Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) - Calming and protective. Stimulates creativity.
- Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) - Reduces stress, combats apathy. Used in aphrodisiac blends.
- Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Reduces anxiety. Mentally stimulating.
- Lavender (Lavendula vera, L. angustifolia) - Calming and balancing to the emotions.
- Lemon (Citrus limon) - Mentally stimulating. Uplifting.
- Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus, C. citratus) - Stimulating.
- Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) - Refreshing and uplifting.
- Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) - Calming. Uplifting to the spirit and emotions.
- Marjoram (Origanum majorana) - Calming.
- May Chang (Litsea cubeba) - Stimulating.
- Melissa (Melissa officinalis) - Calming. Reduces anxiety. Uplifting and balancing to the emotions.
- Monoi de Tahiti (Cocos nuncifera infused with Gardenia taitensis) - the scent of French Polynesia, Monoi de Tahiti is healing to the skin, uplifting to the mind, & engaging to the spirit.
- Myrrh (Myrrh) - Balancing. Spiritually supportive and uplifting.
- Neroli (Citrus aurantium, C. brigardia) - Relieves anxiety. Calming and relaxing. Supports the emotions. Used in aphrodisiac blends.
- Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) - Balancing, uplifting and energizing.
- Orange (Citrus sinensis) - Uplifting to the emotions. Relaxing.
- Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) - Comforting. Reduces stress and tension.
- Patchouli (Pogostemon cublin) - Grounding and balancing. Relieves anxiety. Used in
- aphrodisiac blends.
- Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) - Aids concentration. Stimulating and refreshing.
- Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium, C. bigardia) - Calming and balancing. Provides mental focus. Promotes harmony and joy.
- Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Uplifting and energizing. Reduces anxiety.
- Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) - Reduces anxiety.
- Rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia) - Very relaxing.
- Rose (Rosa damascena, R. centifolia) - Reduces anxiety, stress and tension. Opens the heart and nurtures the emotions.
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis CT cineol) - Uplifting and energizing. Mentally stimulating.
- Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) - Comforting. Supportive to the emotions. Promotes harmony and joy.
- Sage (Salvia officinalis) - Balancing. Mentally stimulating.
- Sandalwood (Santalum album) - Relaxing. Used in aphrodisiac blends.
- Spearmint (Mentha spicata) - Stimulating. Balancing. Promotes a sense of well being.
- Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) - Balancing. Relaxing.
- Spruce (Picea mariana) - Spiritually uplifting. Balancing to the emotions.
- Styrax Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) - Soothing and balancing to the emotions.
- Tangerine (Citrus nobilis) - Calming. Reduces stress and anxiety.
- Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) - Reduces anxiety. Energizing.
- Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - Calming, relaxing and grounding. Traditional sleep aid.
- Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) - Uplifting, comforting, balancing and relaxing. Also grounding.
- Ylang Ylang (Canaga odorata) - Reduces tension, anxiety and stress. Promotes assertiveness, focus, confidence and joy. Used in aphrodisiac blends.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Healing Powers of Essential Oils
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1 comment:
Love this blog Sandi~
lots of good and interesting information.
I'm sending you an email with a question.
Much success with this blog, I'm sure it will be.
Bea Kunz
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