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A
Angelica: Strengthens, restores, and anchors. Avoid use in full sun.
Aniseed: Reduces cramping and indigestion. Do not use if pregnant.
B
Basil: Soothes and tones. Use sparingly.
Bay: Stimulates and energizes. Can irritate skin.
Bergamot: Conditions skin, soothes. Antiseptic Photo toxic
Birch Tar: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Do not use if pregnant.
Black Currant Seed: Relieves PMS. High in Vitamin C
Black Pepper: Muscle relaxant.
C
Cabreuva: Calming, increases alertness.
Cajeput: Stimulates, mood enhancer, antiseptic. Do not use if pregnant or epileptic
Cananga: Skin conditioner, deodorant.
Caraway: Muscle relaxant.
Cardamom: Muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, soothing agent.
Carrot Seed: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
Cedarwood: Antiseptic, skin conditioner, deodorant, soothing agent.
Celery Seed: Toner.
Chamomile Moroc: Muscle Relaxant, skin conditioner.
Chamomile Roman: Muscle Relaxant, skin conditioner.
Cinnamon Bark: Skin conditioner, anti-inflammatory. Can cause skin irritation.
Citronella: Skin conditioner, insect repellent. Do not use if pregnant or if drinking alcohol.
Clove Bud: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Can irritate skin.
Copaiba Balsam: Increases circulation, reduces stress.
Coriander: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Use sparingly.
Costus Root: Calming agent.
Cumin: Stimulating. Can irritate skin. Use sparingly.
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D E
Eucalyptus: Antiseptic, soothing agent, skin conditioner, sinus clearing.
Evening Primrose: Moisturizes dry skin and treats eczema. Contains gamma linolenic acids, essential for healthy hair, skin and nails. Consider purchasing a small jar of Oil of Evening Primrose capsules from your health food store to use in recipes.
F
Sweet Fennel: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent, antiseptic
Frankincense: Skin conditioner, soothing agent.
G
Geranium: Skin refresher, muscle relaxant.
Ginger: Astringent.
Grapefruit: Soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner.
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H I J K L
Lavandin: Soothing agent, muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, astringent.
Lavender: Muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, soothing agent, astringent.
Lemon: Soothing agent, antiseptic
Lemongrass: Skin conditioner, soothing agent, muscle relaxant, antiseptic
Lime: Soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent.
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M
Mandarin: Soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent.
Manuka: Relieves aches and pains, healing to the skin. Use in moderation if pregnant.
N
Neroli: Antiseptic, emollient.
Nutmeg: Antiseptic, soothes irritated skin, muscle relaxant.
O
Orange: Astringent, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
Origanum: Increases energy.
P
Palmarosa: Skin conditioner, soothing agent, emollient, muscle relaxant.
Peppermint: Emollient, antiseptic, muscle relaxant.
Pine: Antiseptic
Evening Primrose: Moisturizes dry skin and treats eczema. Contains gamma linolenic acids, essential for healthy hair, skin and nails. Consider purchasing a small jar of Oil of Evening Primrose capsules from your health food store to use in recipes.
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Q R
Rose Absolute: Skin conditioner
Rose Otto: Astringent. Do not use if pregnant or have high blood pressure.
Rosewood: Muscle relaxant.
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S
Sandlewood: Antiseptic, emollient, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
Spearmint: Emollient, astringent, soothing agent. Use sparingly.
T
Tarragon: Astringent
Tea Tree: Antiseptic, acne fighter, dandruff fighter
Thyme: Antiseptic, toner
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U V
Vanilla: Emollient
Vetiver: Emollient, reduces blood pressure
Violet Leaf: Soothing agent, skin conditioner
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W X Y Z
Yarrow: Reduces scarring
Ylang-Ylang: Reduces stress and tension
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