Essential Oils
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WILD FLOWERS MY IRISES THE BASIL PLANTS

Citrus:

Lemon, Antiseptic, astringent, insecticide & bactericide. Lifts the spirits.

Lime, Antiviral, antiseptic, astringent & insecticide. Good for depression & anxiety.

Lemon Grass, Anti-inflammatory, stimulates the mind, great for aching muscles & prevents the spread of contagious diseases.

Orange, Antidepressant, calming & refreshing. Good grease cutter & air freshener.

Pink Grapefruit, It is an antidepressant, antiseptic, diuretic, stimulant  & disinfectant. Helpful in treating acne, congested & oily skin.

Flowers:

Lavender, Among its many properties, it's known to be analgesic, antidepressant, anti rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrix, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicide, sedative. Soothes the spirit, relieves anger, valuable in manic-depressive cases. Has a sedative action on the heart, assists in bringing down high blood pressure, relieves insomnia, relieves muscular spasms and rheumatic pains. The first essential oil one should reach for in the case of minor burns and sunburn. Useful with menstrual problems, bronchitis & headaches, helps lower blood pressure.

Palmarosa, It is anti fungal & antiviral. Indicated for bronchitis, birthing, regeneration of the skin & regulating oil production of the skin. Useful in treating skin infections.

Patchouli, It is known as a tissue re generator which helps stimulate regrowth of skin cells and reduce the forming of scar tissue. Heals rough, cracked skin. Useful for treating acne, eczema, fungal infections & scalp disorders including dandruff.

Ylang-Ylang, Could well ease feelings of anger, anxiety, shock, panic & fear. Useful with rapid breathing and heartbeat; its sedative properties could help bring down high blood pressure. Soothes anger. Has a tonic & stimulating effect on the scalp promoting a more luxurious hair growth.

Spices:

Basil, Generally used as an antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, decongestant & antibacterial.

Cinnamon, Used as an insecticide, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, antibacterial, aphrodisiac & anti fungal.

Clove, Can help toothaches, rheumatism, arthritis & mouth sores.

Eucalyptus, Some of this oil's properties are expectorant, decongestant, insecticide, analgesic, anti rheumatic & antiseptic. Inhibits proliferation of the cold virus. Deters mosquitoes & other insects. Cools emotions, aids concentration.

Ginger, It is antiseptic, analgesic, expectorant, laxative, and aphrodisiac. Aids memory, cheers one up. Eases sore throats. Settles the digestive system, effective against nausea, hangovers, jet lag, sea & travel sickness. Relieves cramps, rheumatic pains & muscle spasms.

Peppermint, Cooling, analgesic, antispasmodic, anesthetic, decongestant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide & stimulant.

Rosemary, It is analgesic, antidepressant, anti rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, cicatrtx, digestive, diuretic, hypertensive & rubefacient.  Used in shampoo & hair treatments, it helps stimulate blood circulation to the scalp, thus being beneficial for promoting hair growth.

Tea Tree, It is antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, cicatrtx, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide & sudorific. Useful with minor burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, tinea, herpes & athletes foot.

This information is not intended to treat, diagnosis or otherwise cure any ailments. It is intended for informational purposes only.