EXAMPLE OF POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND USES WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
Lavender - Antiseptic, antidepressant, wound healing; relief from stress and insomnia, relief from insect bites.
Rose - Antidepressant, sexual stimulant, tonic; helps with menstrual disorders; promotes sleep.
Bergamot - Antiseptic, binding agent, stimulant; reduces oiliness of the skin, but makes it sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.
Sandalwood - wound healing, antiseptic; diuretic, treats cystitis, insomnia.
Patchouli - Wound healing, soothing; helps fight dandruff and dry skin.
Ariabotris - Antiseptic, sexual stimulant, tonic.
Myrrh - medicinal, antiseptic, soothing; relieves viral and fungal infections such as thrush (when added to the bath).
Juniper - Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, laxative, sedative; do not use for pregnant women in the first 5 months and for kidney disease.
Neroli - Soothing for nerves and indigestion; good remedy for dry skin.
Chamomile - Most soothing; relieves anxiety, stress, allergies and premenstrual syndrome.
Basil - Revitalizing, decongestant.
Rosemary - Anti-inflammatory, stimulating, balancing, diuretic, tonic; not to be taken by pregnant women in the first 5 months and with high blood pressure.
Frankincense - Decongestant, relaxing; promotes sleep.
BLEND EXAMPLE: Make a special mix-blend for everyday use of essential oils
1. Blend Aphrodisiac: Use the following essential oils, such as Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Jasmine, Vetiver.
2. Blend Relaxation: Use the following essential oils, such as Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang.
3. Blend Digestion: Use the following essential oils, such as Ginger, Peppermint, Anise, Fennel, Cardamom.
4. Blend Energy: Use the following essential oils, such as Cedar, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Orange, Mint, Grapefruit.
5. Blend Cleansing: Use the following essential oils, such as Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Orange, Tea Tree, Grapefruit.
6. Blend Detox: Use the following essential oils, such as Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Clove.
7. Blend Meditation: Use the following essential oils, such as Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Orange, Rose, Ylang Ylang.
8. Blend Immunity: Use the following essential oils, such as Frankincense, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Peppermint, Lemon, Himalayan Cedar, Immortelle.
9. Blend Sinuses: Use the following essential oils, such as Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Kunzea.
10. Blend Hair: Use the following essential oils, such as Lavender, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Kunzea, Immortelle, Blue Vratiga.
11. Blend Leather: Use the following essential oils, such as Sandalwood, Lavender, Immortelle, Frankincense, St. John's wort, Yarrow, Rose, Kunzea.
12. Blend Nails: Use the following essential oils, such as Frankincense, Myrrh, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Tea Tree.
13. Blend Memory: Use the following essential oils, such as Basil, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Lavender, Patchouli.
14. Mood Blend: Use the following essential oils, such as Bergamot, Sage, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Rose, Vanilla, Immortelle.
15. Blend Sun: Use the following essential oils, such as Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Marjoram, Rosemary, Lavender, Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang.