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   Benzoin has a calming effect on the nervous and digestive systems, a warming effect on the circulation and a toning effect on the respiratory tract.

  It boosts the pancreas, helping digestion, and is also thought to be involved in controlling blood sugar, which makes it valuable for sufferers of diabetes.

  This oil promotes elasticity, helps dry and/or cracked skin, aids in the healing of sores and wounds, and helps to reduce redness, irritation and itching.

  The therapeutic properties of benzoin oil include the following;

 antiseptic, anti-depressant, astringent, anti-inflammatory, carminative, cordial, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, sedative and vulnerary.

 Benzoin oil can be used for bronchitis, coughs, colds, wounds, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rheumatism, arthritis, scar tissue, circulation, nervous tension, stress, muscle pains, chilblains, rashes and mouth ulcers.

-Blends we carry that use Benzoin include Innocence.

   In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this oil has long been described as a Qi tonic, not only warming and invigorating to the lungs, spleen and nerves, but also having an effect on the spirit or mind, removing listlessness and depression often found in chronic Qi deficiency conditions.

   In traditional medicine Cardamom oil is used for warming the body, relieving pains, lifting mood, improving digestion and improving mental clarity and memory.

-Blends we carry that use Cardamom include Orange Spice and Red Dragon.

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   Cinnamon was one of the first known spices. The Romans believed Cinnamon's fragrance sacred and burned it at funerals. Antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal properties, immune system builder.

-Blends we carry that use Cassia include Lemon-Ginger Snaps and Red Dragon

    In ancient times, clary sage was praised as a panacea with the ability to render man immortal. Clary sage’s name is derived from the Latin word clarus, meaning clear, and tea was once thought not only to clear eyesight and the brain, but also to clarify one’s intuition and allow one to see more clearly into the future. Using this oil before going to bed can produce dramatic dreams and, when you awake, a euphoric state of mind. Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, sedative, deodorant; decreases gas and indigestion, brings on menstruation, relaxes muscles and nerves, and lowers blood pressure.

-Blends we carry that include Clary Sage include Sinus Therapy and Touch the Sun.

    The clove tree is a small evergreen tree with shiny leaves and small flowers with a strong refreshing odor. Used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, clove has been around since before the birth of Christ. The buds are picked and dried before blooming , and it is from these that the oil is extracted Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that numbs pain, and kills bacteria and fungi. Stimulating, revitalizing, warming, purifying, energizing, aphrodisiac, tonic.

-Blends we carry that use Clove include Lemon-Ginger Snaps, Orange Spice and Sinus Therapy.

  This essential oil helps to clear the mind and focus concentration, while reducing swelling in the mucus membranes. It is very valuable in fighting respiratory problems, fighting inflammation, rheumatism, headaches and nervous exhaustion, while boosting wound and ulcer healing and soothing skin eruptions. Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The camphorous oil is also of much use as a pain reliever for sore, or overextended muscles.The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a potent antiseptic that helps kill bacteria and fungi.

-Blends we carry that use Eucalyptus oil include Peppermint Eucalyptus and Sinus Therapy.

    This essential oil has a wonderfully calming effect on the spirit and helps to create inner peace, while having a rejuvenating, balancing and healing action on the skin. Frankincense oil soothes and calms the mind, slowing down and deepening breathing and is excellent for use when meditating. It also helps to calm anxiety and obsessive states linked to the past.

-Blends we carry that use Frankincense oil include Sacred Forest.

    Extracted from common ginger, which belongs to Zingiberaceae family. Ginger essential oil is extracted from the root of plant by steam distillation. Ginger originates from India, commonly found in South East Asia but is also native to West Indies and Africa. Stimulating, warming, aphrodisiac and tonic. Helps to soothe the stomach.

-Blends we carry that use Ginger include Lemon-Ginger Snaps and Patchouli-Ginger.

    This refreshing oil helps to boost digestion, benefits the immune system by helping to clear the lymphatic system, helps with skin problems, and can be used for muscle stiffness, water retention and for bolstering the nervous system. Uplifting and cleansing, highly energetic, reduces tension and depression, exudes happy, outward energy.

-Blends we carry that use Grapefruit include One Love.

    Supportive, restoring and a great nerve tonic. Cleans the atmosphere of the surroundings. Good oil for meditation. Popular oil in weight loss and detox blends, because it is diuretic and considered purifying and clearing. Cleanses and protects, drives out negative forces, useful when feeling burdened or overwhelmed, releases worry and negative thinking.

-Blends we carry that use Juniper include Sacred Forest and Sinus Therapy.

   Lavender oil has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous exhaustion in general and is effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia. Lavender is a calming, relaxing oil, which combats stress and crisis, while the antiseptic properties helps with cold, flu and other ailments. It is excellent for asthma and migraines. Apart from that it supports female health and on the skin it has a healing effect, while preventing scarring and balancing the skin.

-Blends we carry that use Lavender include Lavender Dreams.

   Used by aromatherapists to promote both emotional and physical well being. Lemon oil also has antidepressant properties. When the oil is used in aromatherapy, it can aid in relaxation and alleviate depression. Essential oil of Lemon also stimulates the mind. When the powerful lemon oil aroma molecules are inhaled it is said to help in enhancing concentration and improving memory.

   Refreshing and rejuvenating, its aroma inspires and brings fresh energy; clears the mind. Citrus oils help to eliminate emotional confusion and increase ones sense of humor and well-being. A study conducted with Lemon Oil found that typing errors were reduced when Lemon was diffused in the office.

-Blends we carry that use Lemon include Lemon-Ginger Snaps, Lemon-Lime, Sari and Touch the Sun.

     Lime Essential Oil properties: Once used in the Asian culture for its antiseptic qualities, today lime essential oil is known for its cooling and uplifting effects on the mind and body. Its aroma inspires and brings fresh energy, clears the mind. Increases ones sense of humor and well-being as well as eliminating emotional confusion. Still an effective antiseptic, Lime oil helps protect the body from infection.

-Blends we carry that use Lime oil include Lemon-Lime, Patchouli-Lime and Touch the Sun.

   Myrrh dates back many thousand years as an oil known for its abundant healing and purifying power. Myrrh essential oil is known for its antimicrobial, balsamic, anti-inflammatory, sedative and antiseptic therapeutic properties. Myrrh essential oil is very aromatic and is thought to enhance spirituality. Aromatherapists use both myrrh and frankincense to draw on the deeply meditative and healing quality of the oils.

-Blends we carry that use Myrrh include Sacred Forest.

   Orange is very cheerful and helps reduce fear of the unknown and stimulates self confidence. Refreshing and rejuvenating, its aroma inspires and brings fresh energy; clears the mind. Citrus oils help to eliminate emotional confusion and increase ones sense of humor and well-being. Very comforting, soothing and warming.

-Blends we carry that use Orange include Innocence, Lemon-Ginger Snaps, Orange Spice, Patchouli-Ginger, Sweet Orange and Touch the Sun.

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      Palmarosa Essential Oil

  Palmarosa oil calms the mind, and has an uplifting effect, while helping to clear muddled thinking. It is used to help against physical and nervous exhaustion, stress and nervousness.

  This oil helps to cool the body of fever, while aiding the digestive system, helping to clear intestinal infection, digestive atonia and anorexia nervosa. It can also be effective in relieving sore, stiff muscles.

  Palmarosa oil is an intense moisturizer, helping to balance the hydration levels, while stimulating cell regeneration. Balancing the production of sebum, it helps to keep the skin supple and elastic and is invaluable for use with acne, dermatitis, preventing scarring, as well as fighting minor skin infections, sore tired feet and athlete's foot.

-Blends we carry that use Palmarosa include Innocence.

    Patchouli oil has a grounding and balancing effect on the emotions and banishes lethargy, while sharpening the wits, fighting depression and anxiety. It is also said to create an amorous atmosphere. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral and sedative properties.

-Blends we carry that use Patchouli include Patchouli Ginger, Patchouli-Lime, Pure Patchouli, Patchouli Sandalwood, Red Dragon, Sari and Sacred Forest.

   Pine essential oil has fresh, bracing, antibacterial and stimulating properties, and it is ideal for use in inhalations. It has a positive, strengthening affect on both the mind and body. Pine essential oil is refreshing and quickly clears the head and revitalises the body. Strengthening, cleansing, restorative, refreshing, mentally stimulating. Medicinally, pine oil is used for sore muscles and joints, poor circulation, gout, sinusitis, colds, fatigue and stress related conditions.

-Blends we carry that use Pine include Sacred Forest.

    The Chinese believed that Sage cured sterility, while the Romans believed it cured just about everything. The name is derived from the Latin word 'salvare' which means 'heal' or 'save' and during the Middle Ages it was a popular ingredient of many nerve tonics and the herb was also used to clean gums. Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, laxative, stomachic and tonic. Used in rituals for spiritual healing and cleansing.

-Blends we carry that use Sage include One Love.

    This relaxing oil has a harmonizing and calming effect which reduces tension and confusion and is ideal for use in depression, hectic daily lifestyles and states of fear, stress, nervous exhaustion, chronic illness and anxiety. Sandalwood has a calming effect during meditation, and Swahra yoga recommends it for the union of the senses and Tantric yoga for the awakening of sexual energy.

-Blends we carry that use Sandalwood include Patchouli-Sandalwood.

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      Vanilla Essential Oil

   Vanilla is popular for its aphrodisiac properties, and is a comforting, calming oil, with a rich, sweet scent. Vanilla is soothing and harmonizing, stabilizing emotions and consoling us when sadness or grief seems to overpower us.

-Blends we carry that use Vanilla include Hot Chocolate and Innocence.

 This essential oil has a wonderful effect on the mind and body and is useful to dispel irritability, anger and hysteria, while having a balancing effect on the hormonal system. It revitalizes the body and helps with mental and physical exhaustion and is also used for general aches and pains, especially for rheumatism, arthritis and muscular pain, while relieving insomnia.

-Blends we carry that use Vetiver include Patchouli-Sandalwood and Sacred Forest.

    Romantic and sensual. Powerfully sedating, soothing, calming, regulating, induces euphoria. Seductive with aphrodisiac qualities. Relaxes, encourages feelings of euphoria, helps one to experience pleasure and joy, promotes sensual awakening.

-Blends we carry that use Ylang-Ylang include Innocence, One Love, Red Dragon and Sari.