aromatherapy Bibliography (Compilation) Spa Magazine Measurements
2 drops of Essential Oil should be used per Tsp of Carrier Oil - or as per recipe it takes from 1 to 2 oz of carrier oil for a full body massage. any kind of natural carrier oil except mineral oil Carrier Oils are ideally cold-pressed vegetable oils such as apricot kernel, avocado, evening primrose, grape seed, macadamia nut, olive, peanut, pecan, sesame, sweet almond, walnut and wheat germ. |
is the art and science of using the essential oils of various plants to bring about well-being. As the name would imply, essences are inhaled to stimulate a desired state of being, but topical application is also effective for healthy skin and a variety of physical conditions. Blends are carefully balanced to respect the harmony of certain scents and in respect with their synergy and healing properties.| Basil, sweet (Ocimum basilicum) Scent: fresh, green, licorice-like Effect: stimulating Use for: migraine, depression, muscle pain, stomach ache | Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Scent: sweet, citrus, floral Effect: uplifting Use for: depression, blemishes, eczema, urinary tract infections | Cedarwood, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica) Scent: woody, warm, pine-like Effect: aphrodisiac Use for: sex drive, congestion, infection, anxiety | Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis) Scent: warm, sweet, green Effect: sedative Use for : muscle pain, blemishes, anxiety, depression, wrinkles |
| Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Scent: sweet, warm, spicy Effect: stimulating Use for: stress, exhaustion, constipation, rheumatism | Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) Scent: citrus, fruity, fresh Effect: stimulating Use for: perspiration, fatigue, headache, insect repellent | Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Scent: sweet, nutty, herbaceous Effect: euphoria Use for: stress, depression, menopause, PMS, wrinkles, sex drive | Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) Scent: sweet, spicy, warm Effect: uplifting Use for: toothache, muscle pain, stress, colds, flu |
| Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Scent: penetrating, camphoric, woody Effect: energizing Use for: colds, coughing, flu, muscle aches, poor circulation | Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Scent: warm, sweet, licorice-like Effect: calming Use for: wrinkles, nervousness, menstrual cramps, nausea | Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) Scent: musty, warm, balsamic Effect: meditative Use for: stress, asthma, cough, arthritis, wrinkles | Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) Scent: sweet, floral, green Effect: balancing Use for: tension, menopause, cellulite, wrinkles |
| Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Scent: warm, spicy, peppery Effect: energizing Use for: flu, muscle aches, nausea, sex drive | Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Scent: fresh, sweet, citrus Effect: refreshing Use for: depression, nervous exhaustion, cellulite | Helichrysum (Helichrysum angustifolia) Scent: fruity, fresh, straw-like Effect: soothing Use for: depression, blemishes, inflammation, scars | Jasmine (Jasminum officinalis) Scent: sweet, floral, exotic Effect: aphrodisiac Use for: sex drive, depression, labor pains, dry skin |
| Juniper (Juniperus communis) Scent: spicy, peppery, pine-like Effect: clarifying Use for: hangover, skin problems, confusion, arthritis | Lavender (Lavendula officinalis) Scent: sweet, floral, herbaceous Effect: soothing Use for: insomnia, burns, headache, infection | Lemon (Citrus limon) Scent: clean, fresh, citrus Effect: refreshing Use for: infections, fatigue, oily skin, detoxification | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Scent: grassy, citrus, crisp Effect: stimulating Use for: confusion, sadness, insect repellent, circulation |
| Marjoram, sweet (Origanum majorana) Scent: warm, woody, herbaceous Effect: calming Use for: anxiety, muscle tension, high blood pressure, asthma | Melissa (Melissa officinalis) Scent: fresh, citrus Effect: soothing Use for: stress, stomach ache, menstrual cramps | Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) Scent: warm, earthy, smoky Effect: motivating Use for: colds, cough, scrapes, chapped skin | Neroli (Citrus aurantium) Scent: sweet, floral, citrus Effect: calming Use for: emotional shock, depression, stretch marks, scars, wrinkles |
| Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) Scent: sweet, rosy, lemon Effect: comforting Use for: physical exhaustion, blemishes, oily skin, scars, wrinkles | Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) Scent: pungent, musky, sweet Effect: aphrodisiac Use for: sex drive, nervous tension, sunburn, insect repellent | Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Scent: sweet, minty, fresh Effect: refreshing Use for: nausea, indigestion, sunburn, concentration | Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium) Scent: warm, woody, floral Effect: grounding Use for: anxiety, blemishes, oily skin |
| Pine, Scotch (Pinus sylvestris) Scent: strong, clean, fresh Effect: revitalizing Use for: muscle pain, colds, cough, mental exhaustion | Rose (Rosa damascena) Scent: rich, floral, spicy Effect: aphrodisiac Use for: PMS, menopause, sex drive, skin tonic, broken capillaries | Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Scent: strong, camphoric, woody Effect: reviving Use for: concentration, poor circulation, muscle aches, hair care | Sandalwood (Santalum album) Scent: sweet, woody, heady Effect: aphrodisiac Use for: depression, sex drive, blemishes, coughs |
| Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Scent: camphoric, spicy, medicinal Effect: stimulating Use for: blemishes, cuts, bug bites, sore throat, urinary tract infections | Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Scent: fresh, spicy, medicinal Effect: stimulating Use for: emotional fatigue, digestion, blemishes, bug bites, sore throat | Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) Scent: smoky, earthy, nutty Effect: soothing Use for: blemishes, cuts, muscle aches, depression | Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) Scent: fresh, floral, sweet Effect: aphrodisiac Use for: sex drive, depression, high blood pressure, oily skin |
