Aromagic Essential Oils

Clary Sage	Antiseptic, tonic. Clary sage balances sebum levels, so it is beneficial for all skin and hair types. Avoid throughout pregnancy. (1), p. 296.
Eucalyptus	Antibacterial, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, deodorant. It clears the head wonderfully and relieves headaches. Eucalyptus is an excellent insect repellant. Overall, it is stimulating, refreshing and clearing. (1), pp. 339-340.
Geranium	Antidepressant, antiseptic. One of the most useful essential oils to detoxify the lympatic system and help eliminate cellulite. A valuable skin-care essential oil, it is helpful in balancing sebum production. (1), p. 278.
Juniper	Anti-rheumatic. Avoid during pregnancy and do not use if you have kidney disease. (1), p.335.
Lavender	Antiseptic. Many of lavender's properties are due to its prime actions of balancing and normalizing body functions and emotions. Overall, lavender is soothing, calming and relaxing. A few drops in the bath or a drop or two on the pillow help to combat insomnia, and a couple of drops rubbed into the temples relieves headaches. Avoid in early pregnancy, especially if there is a history of miscarriage. (1), pp.272-273.
Lemon	Antiseptic, tonic. Lemon is useful in skin care to brighten the complexion and is indicated for oily skin and acne. (1), p.322.
Lemongrass	Bacteriacide, antiseptic, tonic. Overall lemongrass is cooling, refreshing and stimulating. (1), p.355.
Mandarin	"Antiseptic. Mandarin is one of the safest essential oils and is particularly recommended for children." (1), p.320. "Aromatherapy use: Insomnia, nervous tension, restlessness, digestive problems." (2), p. 124. A cheering and uplifting oil.
Orange	Anti-depressant, antiseptic, tonic. Orange is good in massage and baths for anxiety, stress and insomnia. Psychologically, orange is cheering and uplifting. (1), p.319.
Palmarosa	Antiseptic, tonic. Palmarosa is much used in all skin-care preparations for its lovely fragrance, sebum-balancing and hydrating properties. It also helps to generate healthy new cells. Palmarosa is suited to all skin types, but is especially good for dry and slightly damaged skin. Overall it is balancing, refreshing and soothing. (1), pp. 353-354.
Rosemary	Stimulant, tonic, antiseptic. Overall, rosemary is reviving, refreshing and strengthening. It is used for relaxing tight, over-worked muscles and detoxifying the lymphatic system. Rosemary is reputed to help hair growth, makes a good tonic for the scalp and helps to prevent dandruff. Avoid throughout pregnancy and if suffering from epilepsy. (1), pp.293-294.
Tea-tree	Tea-tree is the most 'medicinal' of the essential oils, with powerful anti-microbial activity against all three of the infectious organisms: bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Ylang-ylang	Antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac. (1), p.280.

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