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Angelica (Latin name: angelica archangelica)
aids in digestion
cleanses the blood
relieves coughing

Benzoin (Latin name: styrax benzoin)
calms the digestive system
improves circulation
tension and anxiety

Bergamot (Latin name: citrus bergamia)
analgesic
antiseptic
relieves depression & stress
fights of travel sickness
great for treating acne & cold sores

Black Pepper (Latin name: piper nigrum)
stimulates the spleen & pancreas
antiseptic
antispasmodic
clears the mind & improves memory

Cade (Latin name: juniperus oxycedrus)
relieves pain
useful in relieving eczema & dermatitus

Cardamom (Latin name: elletaria cardamomum)
antiseptic
antispasmodic
eases coughs
aphrodisiac
warms the body

Carrot Seed Oil (Latin name: Daucus carota)
calms nervous system
relieves muscle aches
soothes
improves eyesight

Cedarwood (Latin name: cedrus atlantica)
stimulates circulation
antiseptic
antispasmodic
expels mucus
useful in relieving arthritis pain

Chamomile (Latin name: matricaria recutica)
soothing
antiseptic
soothes irritated skin
relieves pain and inflammation
reduces fevers
calms allergies

Citronella (Latin name: cymbopogon nardus)
aids digestion
antiseptic
deodorizing
improves skin condition
can be used as insect repellant

Clove (Latin name: syzygium aromaticum)
relieves nausea
antiseptic & antispasmodic
relieves nerve pain

Coriander (Latin name: coriandrum sativum)
helps regulate breathing
improves circulation
aids in digestion
warms the body
diuretic

Eucalyptus (Latin name: eucalyptus globulus)
relieves muscular pain
stimulates breathing
analgesic
antiseptic
helps wounds heal

Fennel (Latin name: foenicum vulgare var dulce)
antiseptic & antispasmodic
reduces stress

Frankincense (Llatin name: boswellia thurifera)
anti-inflammatory
antiseptic
useful for meditation
relieves anxiety

Ginger (Latin name: zingiber officinale)
stimulates brain function
improves circulation
analgesic
antispasmodic

Jasmine (Latin name: jasminum officinale)
relieves pain
aids dry skin
aphrodisiac
calms coughing
uplifting

Juniper (Latin name: juniperus communis)
sedative
aphrodisiac
stimulates circulation
antiseptic
improves skin conditions

Lavender (Latin name: lavandula officinalis)
antiseptic
antispasmodic
stimulates circulation
calming
relieves headaches

Lemon oil Latin name: citrus limon)
antiseptic
antispasmodic
stops bleeding
improves circulation

Marjoram (Latin name: origanum majorana)
soothing
antiseptic
anti-aphrodisiac
warming
improves digestive system

Myrrh (Latin name: commiphora myrrha)
antiseptic
reduces inflammation
cooling
improves brain function
calming

Patchouli (Latin name: pogostemon cablin)
aphrodisiac
deodorizing
anti-imflammatory
antiseptic
astringent
tones the skin

Peppermint (Latin name: mentha piperita)
increases alertness
antispasmodic
antiseptic
relieves pain
anti-inflammatory
astringent
cooling

Rose (Latin name: rosa damascena)
comforting
antiseptic
astringent
reduces inflammation
aphrodisiac
soothes skin

Rosemary (Latin name: rosmarinus officinalis)
relieves pain
improves brain function
antiseptic
improves skin conditions
warming

Sandalwood (Latin name: santalum album)
aphrodisiac
sedative
antiseptic
astringent
anti-inflammatory
relaxes muscles

Tea Tree (Latin name: melaleuca alternifolia)
soothes skin and eliminates acne
anti-fungal
antiseptic

Thyme (Latin name: thymus vulgaris)
antiseptic
astringent
invigorating
improves memory
stimulates circulation

Ylang-Ylang (Latin name: cananga odorata)
calming
aphrodisiac
euphoric
tones the skin

Vetiver (Latin name: vetiveria zizanoides)
deodorizing
antiseptic
strengthens nervous system
sedative
soothing


 

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