Balsam Fir

• Latin name: Abies balsamea
• Derived from: needles
• Properties: analgesic; antimicrobial; antiseptic; expectorant; stimulant
• Uses: muscle aches & pains; anxiety; respiratory issues; rheumatism
• Contraindications: possible skin irritant

Bergamot

• Latin name: Citrus bergamia
• Derived from: peel of fruit
• Properties: antidepressant; antiseptic; digestive; febrifuge; sedative
• Uses: acne; colic; dyspepsia; eczema; gall stones; halitosis; scabies; urinary tract infections; varicose ulcers, insect repellant, cold sores
• Contraindications: photosensitizer (bergapten-free oil is used)

Birch

• Latin name: Betula alba
• Derived from: bark
• Properties: anti-inflammatory; antiseptic; diuretic; febrifuge; tonic
• Uses: dermatitis; psoriasis; accumulation of toxins; rheumatism; muscular pain; edema
• Contraindications: avoid use during pregnancy; possible skin/mucous membrane irritant; not for use with those who are fragile/elderly or on blood thinning medications

Black Pepper

• Latin name: Piper nigrum
• Derived from: peppercorns
• Properties: analgesic; antispasmodic; aphrodisiac; digestive; rubefacient
• Uses: catarrh; cold; constipation, fevers; flatulence; heartburn; toothache; vertigo; vomiting; loss of appetite; anemia, muscle aches & pains; poor circulation
• Contraindications: possible skin irritant; avoid use during pregnancy; not for use for those with kidney problems

Blood Orange

• Latin name: Citrus sinensis
• Derived from: Fruit Peel
• Properties: antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, deodorant, digestive, stimulant
• Uses: oily skin; fluid retention; palpitations; bronchitis; constipation; nervous tension
• Contraindications: possible photosensitizer

Cedarwood

• Latin name: Juniperus virginiana
• Derived from: wood
• Properties: antiseptic; astringent; diuretic; expectorant; sedative
• Uses: acne; bronchitis; cystitis; respiratory ailments; urinary tract disorders
• Contraindications: avoid use during pregnancy; possible skin irritant

Clary sage

• Latin name: Salvia sclarea
• Derived from: leaves & flowering tops
• Properties: anticonvulsive; antidepressant; astringent; digestive; hypotensive
• Uses: amenorrhoea/dysmenorrhoea; boils; frigidity; kidney disorders; skin care; ulcers; whooping cough; cramps; labour pains; dandruff; hair loss; wrinkles
• Contraindications: avoid use during pregnancy; can exaggerate the effects of alcohol

Cypress

• Latin name: Cupressus sempervirens
• Derived from: needles & twigs
• Properties: antiseptic; antisudorific; diuretic; hepatic; vasoconstrictor
• Uses: asthma; diarrhea; hemorrhoids; influenza; nervous tension; rheumatism; spasmodic coughing; insect repellant
• Contraindications: n/a

Elemi

• Latin name: Canarium luzonicum
• Derived from: gum
• Properties: analgesic; antiseptic; expectorant; stimulant; tonic
• Uses: bronchitis; dry cough; skin infections; nervous exhaustion; wrinkles
• Contraindications: possible skin irritant

Eucalyptus

• Latin name: Eucalyptus globulus
• Derived from: leaves
• Properties: analgesic; deodorant; expectorant; febrifuge; stimulant; vulnerary
• Uses: asthma; bronchitis; cystitis; fevers; gall stones; migraines; neuralgia; sinusitis; wounds
• Contraindications: not for use by those with epilepsy or high blood pressure; possible skin irritant; avoid use during pregnancy

Fennel

• Latin name: Foeniculum vulgare
• Derived from: seeds
• Properties: antispasmodic; carminative; emmenagogue; laxative; splenetic
• Uses: colic; constipation; gout; menopausal problems; nausea;
• Contraindications: avoid use during pregnancy; not for use by those with epilepsy; possible mucous membrane irritant/skin irritant

Geranium

• Latin name: Pelargonium graveolens
• Derived from: leaves
• Properties: analgesic; antidepressant; astringent; diuretic; stimulant to adrenal cortex
• Uses: burns; dermatitis; jaundice; kidney stones; shingles; ulcers/wounds; lice; mosquito repellant; edema; tonsillitis; PMS
• Contraindications: possible skin irritant; avoid use during pregnancy

Ginger

• Latin name: Zingiber officinale
• Derived from: root
• Properties: analgesic; anti-oxidant; aphrodisiac; expectorant; rubefacient
• Uses: arthritis; poor circulation; sprains; coughs; sinusitis; diarrhea; loss of appetite; travel sickness; chills; fever; colds; nervous exhaustion
• Contraindications: possible skin irritant; possible photosensitizer

Grapefruit

• Latin name: Citrus paradisi
• Derived from: peel of fruit
• Properties: antiseptic; astringent; diuretic; stimulant; tonic
• Uses: acne; hair growth; cellulitis; muscle fatigue; fluid retention; colds; chills; depression, nervous exhaustion
• Contraindications: possible photosensitizer

Helichrysum

• Latin name: Helichrysum angustifolium
• Derived from: flowers
• Properties: anti-allergenic; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; expectorant; fungicidal
• Uses: abscesses; boils; burns; eczema; muscular aches & pains; sprains; whooping cough; liver & spleen congestion; fever; lethargy; neuralgia
• Contraindications: n/a

Jasmine

• Latin name: Jasminum officinale
• Derived from: flowers
• Properties: antidepressant; antispasmodic; aphrodisiac; galactagogue; sedative
• Uses: anxiety; dysmenorrhoea; fridigity; hoarseness, skin care, uterine discorders; hoarseness; labour pains
• Contraindications: avoid use during pregnancy (until labour)

Lavender

• Latin name: Lavandula officinalis
• Derived from: flowers
• Properties: analgesic; antidepressant; carminative; diuretic; sedative
• Uses: abscess; acne; bronchitis; burns; dermatitis; diarrhea; earache; gallstones; halitosis; headache; hypertension; insomnia; laryngitis; migraine; nervous tension; palpitations; psoriasis; rheumatism; sunstroke; vomiting; wounds
• Contraindications: avoid use during first trimester of pregnancy

Lemon

• Latin name: Citrus limonum
• Derived from: peel of fruit
• Properties: antimicrobial; antiseptic; astringent; bactericidal; diuretic
• Uses: acne; anemia; boils; corns; warts; arthritis; cellulitis; asthma; influenza
• Contraindications: photosensitizer; possible skin irritant

Lime

• Latin name: Citrus aurantifolia
• Derived from: peel of fruit
• Properties: antiseptic; antiviral; bactericidal; febrifuge; tonic
• Uses: anemia; brittle nails; corns; oily skin; varicose veins; cellulitis; high blood pressure; poor circulation; asthma; colds; fever
• Contraindications: possible photosensitizer

Mandarin

• Latin name: Citrus reticulata
• Derived from: peel of fruit
• Properties: antiseptic; antispasmodic; carminative; laxative; sedative
• Uses: stretch marks; oily skin; fluid retention; intestinal problems; nervous tension; insomnia
• Contraindications: possible photosensitizer

Marjoram

• Latin name: Origanum marjorana
• Derived from: flowers and leaves
• Properties: restoring, decongestant, antiseptic, antispasmodic
• Uses: pms, menopause, muscle pain, relaxant or sedative
• Contraindications: Avoid if pregnant.

Neroli

• Latin name: Citrus aurantium
• Derived from: flowers (orange blossoms)
• Properties: aphrodisiac; antiseptic; digestive; sedative; tonic
• Uses: depression; hysteria; insomnia; palpitations; shock, scars, stretch marks

Niaouli

• Latin name: Melaleuca viridiflora
• Derived from: leaves & twigs
• Properties: analgesic; antirheumatic; bactericidal; expectorant; stimulant
• Uses: boils; burns; cuts/wounds; muscular aches & pains; poor circulation; sore throat; sinusitis; urinary infections; fever; flu
• Contraindications: n/a

Orange

• Latin name: Citrus sinensis
• Derived from: peel of fruit
• Properties: antidepressant; anti-inflammatory; bactericidal; fungicidal; tonic
• Uses: oily skin; fluid retention; palpitations; bronchitis; constipation; nervous tension
• Contraindications: possible photosensitizer

Oregano

• Latin name: Origanum vulgare
• Derived from: herb
• Properties: antirheumatic; antispasmodic; emmenagogue; fungicidal; stimulant
• Uses: bronchitis; asthma; colds; muscle aches & pains; liver & spleen stimulant; headaches
• Contraindications: avoid use during pregnancy; possible skin irritant/mucous membrane irritant

Patchouli

• Latin name: Pogostemon cablin
• Derived from: leaves
• Properties: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, antimicrobial, astringent, digestive, fungicidal
• Uses: nervous disorders, dandruff, acne, skin irritations

Peppermint

• Latin name: Mentha piperita
• Derived from: herb
• Properties: analgesic; antiseptic; astringent; carminative; expectorant
• Uses: asthma; colds; fainting; fevers; flatulence; headache; influenza; mental fatigue; nausea; neuralgia; scabies; toothache; vertigo; muscular pain
• Contraindications: possible skin/mucous membrane irritant; avoid use during pregnancy

Pine

• Latin name: Pinus sylvestris
• Derived from: needles & twigs
• Properties: antimicrobial; antirheumatic; antiviral; diuretic; rubefacient
• Uses: urinary infections; neuralgia; lice; arthritis; gout; muscle pain; laryngitis; asthma; colds & flu
• Contraindications: possible skin irritant; avoid use during pregnancy

Rose

• Latin name: Rosa damascena
• Derived from: petals
• Properties: antidepressant; aphrodisiac; emmenagogue; hepatic; tonic
• Uses: constipation; impotence; insomnia; irregular menstruation; nausea; nervous tension; skin care; uterine disorders
• Contraindications: avoid use during first trimester of pregnancy

Rosemary

• Latin name: Rosmarinus officinalis
• Derived from: herb
• Properties: adrenal cortex stimulant; antiseptic; carminative; hepatic; stimulant
• Uses: arteriosclerosis; baldness; bronchitis; colitis; dysmennorrhoea; gout; headache; hypotension; jaundice; mental fatigue; migraine; palpitations; rheumatism; wounds; fluid retention
• Contraindications: not for use by those with high blood pressure or epilepsy; avoid use during pregnancy; possible skin irritant

Sandalwood

• Latin name: Santalum album
• Derived from: heartwood
• Properties: antidepressant; antispasmodic; aphrodisiac; diuretic; sedative
• Uses: acne; catarrh; cough; insomnia; laryngitis; nausea; nervous tension; dry chapped skin; sore throat
• Contraindications: n/a

Tangerine

• Latin name: Citrus reticulata
• Derived from: peel
• Properties: antispasmodic; carminative; diuretic; digestive & lymphatic stimulant; sedative
• Uses: stretch marks; fluid retention; nausea; insomnia; oily skin; anxiety
• Contraindications: possible photosensitizer

Tea Tree

• Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia
• Derived from: leaves & twigs
• Properties: anti-infectious; anti-inflammatory; antiviral; expectorant; immuno-stimulant
• Uses: asthma; catarrh; acne; athlete’s foot; dandruff; rashes; insect bites; sinusitis; thrush; cystitis; flu; colds
• Contraindications: n/a

Vanilla

• Latin name: Vanilla planifolia
• Derived from: beans
• Properties: sedative and aphrodisiac, although vanilla is used more for its fragrance than for its therapeutic properties
• Uses: anxiety, fridigity
• Contraindications: n/a

Ylang Ylang

• Latin name: Cananga odorata
• Derived from: flowers
• Properties: antidepressant; antiseptic; aphrodisiac; hypotensor; sedative
• Uses: frigidity; hypertension; impotence; insomnia; palpitations; skin care; irritated skin; tachycardia
• Contraindications: can be heady, causing headaches or nausea (use in moderation)

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