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Aromatherapy - The Essential Oils – Lily – Massage Therapist - Be aware! Some Essential oils are unsafe for Children, Pregnancy and Epilepsy. These Essential oils are very powerful. This is a few examples of what they can do. Do not mix essential oils without knowledge. For further information visit: www.lily-massagetherapist.com Massage: Do not exceed 6 drops within 10ml of carrier oil. Bath: add 5-10 drops. Inhalation: 5-8 drops in a bowl of boiled water. Burner: add 5 -8 drops and add water. Compress: add 5-10 drops in a small ball of warm water. Pillow: sprinkle 1-2 drops. Top Note essential oils are the most volatile. They have a sharp aroma and highly Stimulating effect. They are absorbed by the skin very quickly, last on the skin about 24 hours. They are obtained by Citrus fruits. Middle Note essential oils are moderately volatile and last on the skin for about 2-3 days. Middle note are usually obtained from flower and herbs. Base Note essential oils are known as fixative. They have the slowest evaporation rate and last for about 7 days. Base note are obtained from woods and resins. Essential Oils Uses Preparations Properties Cautions Eucalyptus Coughs/Colds/Flu Muscular Pains & Aches Headaches & Migraines Concentration Arthritis & Rheumatism Burns/Blisters/Cold Sores Chickenpox Poor Circulation Headlice Skin Infection Hayfever Steam inhalation (help to keep viruses away from other people), or in a carrier oil rubbing Chest, Shoulder and Rib-Cage. Very helpful after sport, either in your bath or in carrier oil. Blend into a carrier oil and massage your Face, Scalp and Temples. Add to your bath or use a burner/vaporiser. Add to your bath or blend with carrier oil, gently massage the area. Analgesic Anti- Rheumatic Antiviral Antiseptic Expectorant Diuretic Deodorant Parasiticidal Stimulant Vulnerary Top Note Allergy May need a skin test prior to use. Use in moderation Avoid if Epileptic or have High

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Aromatherapy - The Essential Oils – Lily – Massage Therapist -

Be aware! Some Essential oils are unsafe for Children, Pregnancy and Epilepsy. These Essential oils are very powerful. This is a few examples of what they can do. Do not mix essential oils without knowledge. For further information visit: www.lily-massagetherapist.com

Massage: Do not exceed 6 drops within 10ml of carrier oil. Bath: add 5-10 drops. Inhalation: 5-8 drops in a bowl of boiled water. Burner: add 5 -8 drops and add water. Compress: add 5-10 drops in a small ball of warm water. Pillow: sprinkle 1-2 drops.

Top Note essential oils are the most volatile. They have a sharp aroma and highly Stimulating effect. They are absorbed by the skin very quickly, last on the skin about 24 hours. They are obtained by Citrus fruits.

Middle Note essential oils are moderately volatile and last on the skin for about 2-3 days. Middle note are usually obtained from flower and herbs.

Base Note essential oils are known as fixative. They have the slowest evaporation rate and last for about 7 days. Base note are obtained from woods and resins.

Essential Oils

Uses Preparations Properties Cautions

Eucalyptus Coughs/Colds/Flu

Muscular Pains & Aches Headaches & Migraines

Concentration Arthritis & Rheumatism

Burns/Blisters/Cold Sores Chickenpox Poor Circulation Headlice Skin Infection Hayfever Cuts Ulcers

Steam inhalation (help to keep viruses away from other people), or in a carrier oil rubbing Chest, Shoulder and Rib-Cage.

Very helpful after sport, either in your bath or in carrier oil.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage your Face, Scalp and Temples.

Add to your bath or use a burner/vaporiser.

Add to your bath or blend with carrier oil, gently massage the area.

Blend into a carrier oil and apply with a compress.

Blend into a carrier oil and apply with a compress.

AnalgesicAnti-RheumaticAntiviralAntisepticExpectorantDiureticDeodorantParasiticidalStimulantVulnerary

Top Note

Allergy

May need a skin test prior to use.

Use in moderation

Avoid if Epileptic or have High Blood Pressure

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Blend into a carrier and massage your body.

Add to your bath or blend with carrier oil, massage the Scalp.

Blend into a carrier and massage the area.

Use on a handkerchief or a vaporiser.

Blend into a carrier oil and apply with a compress.

Blend into a carrier oil and apply with a compress.

Peppermint Coughs/Colds/Flu

Tension/Stress/Anxiety

Depression Muscle Cramps

Nausea & Vomiting Heart Burn & Indigestion

Travel Sickness

Vertigo

Hot Aching Feet Toothache Bruises Fainting Ringworm

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the Chest, Head & Neck.Or inhale neat or use a vaporiser. It can help you to protect yourself from virus.

Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil and massage Neck and Shoulders.

Inhale neat or add to your bath or use a vaporiser. Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil and

massage the area. Inhale neat or use a burner/vaporiser.

Blend into a carrier oil & massage the Stomach & Rib-Cage.

Inhale neat, or blend into carrier oil and massage gently the Stomach and Temples.

Use a Burner or add few drops in your bath or blend into a carrier oil and massage the Temples.

Add 10 drops to a bowl of water, soak feet for at least 15mins.

Mouthwash/Gargle (do not swallow). Add a few drops in warm water and apply with a

compress. Inhale neat, or use a burner. Apply with a cotton bud soaked in neat essential oil,

several time a day.

AnalgesicAnti-InflammatoryAntispasmodicAstringentAntisepticCarminativeEmmenagoguicAntiviralExpectorantDigestive DiureticHepaticStimulantSudorific

Middle Note

Use in moderation.

Avoid during the first few months of Pregnancy.

May irritate sensitive skin

Lavender Muscular Pains & Aches

Headaches & Migraines

Coughs/Colds/Flu

Depression

Very helpful after sport, either in your bath or into a carrier oil.

Inhale neat, or blend into carrier oil and massage the Face, Scalp, Temples and Forehead.

Use a vaporiser/burner or blend into a carrier oil to

AntisepticBacterial BalancingHarmonisingAntidepressantCalmingDecongestantSedative

Avoid first part of pregnancy

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Tension/Stress/Anxiety Digestive Problems Menstrual Pain

Boils & Burns Sunburn Insect Bites/Stings

massage Head, Neck and Shoulders.

Inhale neat or add to the bath or use a vaporizer or blend into a carrier oil to massage Head, Neck and Shoulders.

(as depression)

Blend into a carrier oil and gently massage the Stomach.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the lower Back and lower Abdomen for several days.

Use neat oil on a small compress. Blend a few drops into a carrier oil and gently apply

the area. Apply a few drops of neat oil.

Warming SoothingAntibioticDiuretic

Middle Note

Rose Tension/Stress/Anxiety Insomnia

Depression

Conjunctivitis

Eczema Palpitation Respiratory ailment Liver congestion

Nausea Irregular Menstruation Excessive Menstruation Headaches

Thread Veins/Spider Veins

Blend into carrier oil and massage around Neck & Shoulders.

Put a few drops into your pillows or apply a little under your Nose. (safe for children)

Inhale or use a burner or blend into a carrier oil and massage.

1 drop in 10ml of cooled, boiled water. Soak cotton pads and place over your Eyelids.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the area.

Blend into a carrier oil and gently massage.

Use a burner or inhale neat. Blend into a carrier oil, rub gently over your

Stomach and Rib-Cage. Blend into a carrier oil over your lower Abdomen &

Back.

Blend into a carrier oil over your lower Abdomen & Back.

Blend into a carrier oil over your lower Abdomen &

AntisepticAnti-inflammatoryAntiviralAstringentBactericidalEmmenagoguicHepaticLaxativeSedativeTonic

Base Note

Cause skin irritation to hypersensitive skin

Do not use if Pregnant or Breastfeeding

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Back.

Inhale neat, or blend into a carrier oil and massage the Face, Scalp, Temples and Forehead.

Add to your bath, blend with a carrier oil and apply to the area

Frankincense

Skincare (mainly ageing) Scars Depression PMT

Arthritis & Rheumatism Poor Circulation Tension/Stress Asthma Bronchitis/Cough Catarrh Acne Abscesses Wounds

Add a few drops to your bath or blend into a carrier oil & rub

Blend into a carrier oil or cream and massage daily.

Add to your bath or use a burner.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the lower Back and Abdomen for several days.

Blend into a carrier oil to gently massage the area. Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil daily. Use a burner or add to your bath. Use a burner or blend into a carrier oil and

massage. Blend into a carrier oil & massage Neck, Shoulders

& Chest.

Use a burner/vaporiser or add to your bath.

Use a burner or in your bath or blend with a carrier oil.

Dilute 5 drops in a glass of water and use as a Mouthwash.

Blend into a carrier oil and apply with a compress.

Anti-inflammatoryAntisepticAstringentCarminativeDigestiveDiureticEmmenagoguicExpectorantSedativeTonic

Base Note

Oil is a emmenagogue Do Not Use the First months of Pregnancy

Rosemary Tension/Stress/Anxiety Muscle Aches & Pains Poor Memory Alcohol Over Indulgence Dandruff & Headlice Hair & Scalp Rheumatism

Insect Repellent Poor Circulation

Use a burner or add to your bath.

Blend into a carrier oil, massage the area.

Inhale neat.

Use a burner, blend into a carrier oil or add to your bath.

AnalgesicAntioxidantAnti-RheumaticCarminativeDiureticEmmenagoguicFungicidalHypertensiveParasiticidal

Avoid during Pregnancy

Do not use to anyone with High Blood Pressure

Rosemary can also trigger

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Painful Period Headaches

Mental Fatigue/Exhaustion

Blend into a carrier oil & apply on scalp, leave for 30 mins.

Blend into a carrier oil & apply on scalp, leave for 30 mins.

Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil, massage gently the area, daily.

Use a burner or blend with carrier oil and spray the body.

Add to your bath or blend with carrier oil to gently massage the area.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage lower Back & Abdomen.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the Face, Scalp, Temples and Forehead.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the Face, Scalp, Temples, Forehead, Neck and Shoulders.

Stimulant

Middle Note

Epileptic attacks

And irritate sensitive skins

Neroli Insomnia Depression Headaches & Migraines

Heart Burn & Indigestion

Diarrhoea Vertigo

Acne Stretch Marks Dry/Sensitive Skin

Use a burner or in your bath or a few drops on your pillow.

Add to your bath or use a burner.

Inhale, or blend into carrier oil and massage the Face, Scalp, Temples and Forehead.

Use a burner or blend with oil over your Stomach and rub gently.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the Abdomen.

Use a burner, add a few drops to a bath or blend into a carrier oil.

Steam face with boiling water.

SoothingAntisepticBacterialAntidepressantTonic

Expensive oil

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Blend into a carrier oil and gently massage the area, daily.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the area, daily.

Marjoram Coughs/Colds/Flu Insomnia Muscular Pains & Aches Bruises

Painful Periods/PMT

Headaches & Migraines

Constipation

Arthritis & Rheumatism

High Blood Pressure Tension/Stress

Inhale or carrier oil to massage Head, Neck and Shoulders.

Inhale or use in your bath.

Use into a carrier oil and massage the area.

Use a compress and gently rub over the area. (blend with warm water)

Blend into carrier oil and massage the lower Back and Abdomen for several days.

Inhale, or blend into a carrier oil and massage the Face, Scalp, Temples and Forehead.

Blend into a carrier oil and gently massage the Abdomen clockwise.

Add to your bath or blend with carrier oil to gently massage the area.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the Neck and Shoulders.

Use a burner/vaporiser or add to your bath.

AnalgesicAntioxidantCarminativeDigestiveEmmenagoguicExpectorantFungicidalHypotension LaxativeSedativeVasodilator

Middle Note

Avoid during pregnancy

Tea Tree Acne Athletes Foot

Ringworm/Warts/Verrucas

Abscesses/Cold Sores Mouth Infections Colds/Flu Thrush/Cystitis Insect Bites/Stings Dandruff Herpes

Steam your face with boiling water. Add 6 drops to a bowl of warm water and soak your

Feet for 15mins, repeat daily. Apply with a cotton bud soaked in neat essential oil

several times a day. Dilute 5 drops in a glass of water and use as a

Mouthwash. 5 drops in a glass of water and use as a Mouthwash. Steam inhalation. Add 6-8 drops in your ¾ bath. Apply neat oil on to the bite or sting. Blend into a carrier oil, apply on the Scalp, leave for

30 mins.

AntisepticAnti-inflammatoryAntibioticAntiviralFungicidalParasiticidal

Top Note

Minor skin reaction has been reported on certain skin types.

A powerful oil and Neat application to the skin must be done with care.

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Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil, massage the area.

Sandalwood Tension/Stress Insomnia Nausea/Vomiting Eczema

Acne Cracked & Chapped Lips

Respiratory ailments

Cystitis PMT Depression

Use a burner or add to your bath.

Use a burner or add to your bath or few drops on your pillow.

Blend into a carrier oil and gently massage the Stomach.

Blend into a carrier oil, massage the area or add a few drops to your bath.

Use in your bath or blend with a carrier oil.

Add 1 drop in 10ml of cooled, boiled oil. Soak cotton pads and apply to your Lips several times a day.

Use a burner or vaporiser or blend into carrier oil and massage Neck, Shoulders and Chest.

Use in your bath.

Blend into a carrier oil & massage gently the lower Abdomen.

Use a burner or in your bath or blend into a carrier oil & rub.

AntidepressantAnti-inflammatoryAntisepticAntispasmodicAstringentBactericidalCarminativeDiureticExpectorantFungicidalInsecticidalTonicSedativeBase Note

Can cause Dermatitis if applied neat to the skin

ChamomileRoman

Insomnia

Tension/Stress Headaches

Conjunctivitis

Hayfever Eczema

Acne Boils/Burns PMT

Add to your bath 10 drops and a Chamomile Tea before bedtime, sprinkle a few drops on your pillow.

Blend into carrier oil and massage Neck and Shoulders.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the Face, Scalp, Temples and Forehead.

Add 2 drops in 10ml of cooled, boiled water. Soak cotton pads and place over your Eyes.

Use on a handkerchief or a vaporiser.

AnalgesicAnti-allergenicAnti-inflammatoryAntispasmodicBactericidalCarminativeDigestiveEmmenagoguicFungicidalHepaticSedative

Avoid during the first few months of Pregnancy

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Inflamed skin conditions Earaches

Blend into a carrier oil and rub into the area and massage or add a few drops to your bath.

Steam face with boiling water.

Use neat oil on a small compress and gently apply the area.

Blend into a carrier oil and gently massage the lower Abdomen.

Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil and massage area.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the Ear, Jaw & Temples.

Middle Note

Geranium Tension/Stress/Anxiety Depression Eczema Boils & Burns

Cellulite Poor circulation Menopausal problems PMT Headlice

Ringworm

Haemorrhoids

Blend into a carrier oil and massage Neck & Shoulders.

Use a burner or blend into a carrier oil, massage your body.

Blend into carrier oil and massage or a few drops in your bath.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the area. Blend into a carrier oil or cream and massage the

area, daily. Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil, use daily. Add a few drops to your bath before bed time. Blend into carrier oil and massage the lower

Abdomen. Blend into a carrier oil & apply on the Scalp, leave

for 30 minutes.

Apply with a cotton bud soaked in neat essential oil several times a day.

Use in your bath or blend into carrier oil and apply several times.

AntidepressantAnti-inflammatoryAntisepticAstringentDeodorantDiureticFungicidalStimulantTonic

Middle Note

May Irritate sensitive skin

Do not use if Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Lemon Coughs/Colds/Flu Bronchitis/Catarrh Depression

Insect Bite/Stings Verrucas/Warts

Add to your bath or use a burner or drink a Lemon Tea

Add to your bath or use a burner.

Add to your bath or use a vaporiser or blend a

Anti-rheumaticAntisepticAntispasmodicAntitoxicAstringentCarminative

Phototoxic

Avoid contact with strong sunlightAfter using

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Arthritis

High Blood pressure

Poor Circulation Asthma Indigestion

carrier oil to massage Head, Neck and Shoulders.

Apply neat oil on the bites or stings.

Apply with a cotton bud soaked in neat essential oil several times a day.

Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil to massage gently the area.

Add to your bath or blend with carrier oil to gently massage the area.

Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil, daily.

Use a burner or a vaporiser.

Blend into carrier oil to massage gently your Stomach.

BacterialDiureticHypotensiveInsecticidalTonic

Top Note

this oil

May have Allergic reaction due to sensitivity

Bergamot Tension/Stress/Anxiety Depression Digestive Problems Respiratory Conditions Acne Abscesses Mouth Infections Herpes Urinary Problems

Use a burner or add to your bath.

Add to your bath or use a burner.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the Stomach & Rib-Cage.

Use a burner or vaporiser.

Steam your face with boiling water.

Dilute 5 drops in a glass of water and use as a Mouthwash.

Dilute 5 drops in a glass of water and use as a Mouthwash.

Dilute 5 drops in a glass of water and Mouthwash or compress.

Add a few drops to your bath.

AntisepticAstringentLaxativeDiureticUpliftingAntidepressantStimulant

Top Note

Avoid contact with strong sunlightafter using this oil

Photosensitive

Niaouli Concentration Eczema

Add to your bath, use a burner or vaporiser.Antiseptic None

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Insect Bites/Stings Boils/Burns Acne Ulcers

Blend into a carried oil and rub over the area or add a few drops to your bath.

Use a burner or in your bath or blend into a carrier oil.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the area.

Use a burner or add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil.

Add a few drops to your bath or blend into a carrier oil to apply the area with a compress.

Anti-inflammatoryBactericidal

Basil

Digestive Problems Muscular Aches & Pains Asthma Sinusitis/Coughs Irregular period Anxiety Depression Migraine

Blend into a cream/oil and rub gently over your Stomach.

Use into a carrier oil and massage the area.

Use a burner.

Use a burner or a vaporiser

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the lower Abdomen.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage Neck and Shoulders.

Add to your bath or use a vaporiser.

Blend into carrier oil and massage the Face and the Scalp, particularly the Temples and Forehead.

AntidepressantAntisepticExpectorantEmmenagoguicStimulate

Top Note

May cause Irritation and Sensitisation

Avoid during pregnancy

Clary sage Menopause PMT

Depression High Blood Pressure Muscular Aches & Pains Respiratory Problems Migraines

Tension/Stress

Add a few drops in your bath before bed time.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the lower Back & Abdomen for several days.

Add to your bath or use a burner.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage Neck and Shoulders.

AnticonvulsiveAntidepressantAntispasmodicAntisepticAstringentBactericidalDeodorantDigestiveSedative

Top Note

Not to be used in Pregnancy

Do not Use Immediately or after drinking alcohol

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Use into a carrier oil and massage the area.

Use a burner or vaporiser.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage the Face and the Scalp, particularly the Temples and Forehead.

Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil and massage Neck and Shoulders.

Fennel Hiccough Nausea/Vomiting Diarrhoea Constipation Cellulite

PMT

Menopause Poor circulation

Inhale neat from the bottle or steam. Mix into carrier oil and gently massage over the

Stomach. Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the

Abdomen. Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the

Abdomen. Use a burner or a few drops to your bath or blend

with a carrier oil or cream. Blend into a carrier oil and massage the lower Back

and lower Abdomen for several days. Add a few drops to your bath before bed time. Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil, daily.

DiureticCirculatoryStimulantTonicLaxativeDetoxicantAnti-inflammatory

Middle Note

Phototoxic

Avoid during Pregnancy

Avoid if Epileptic

Only use sweet Fennel Not Bitter!

Mandarin Insomnia Heart Burn & Indigestion

Constipation

Diarrhoea

Poor Circulation Stretch Marks

Use a burner or in your bath or a few drops on your pillow.

Use a burner or blend into a carrier oil, rub gently over your Stomach.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently your Abdomen clockwise.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently your Abdomen clockwise.

Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil, daily. Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently, daily.

AntisepticTonicStimulantMild SedativeAntidepressantAntispasmodic

Top Note

Phototoxic

Do not use before exposure to sunshine or when using a sun bed.

Orange Colds/Flu Digestive Conditions

Tension/Stress Depression

Insomnia Dry Skins Types

Add to your bath or use a burner. Use a burner or blend into a carrier oil and rub

gently over your Stomach. Use a burner or in your bath. Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil and

massage the Neck & Shoulders. Add to your bath or add a few drops on your pillow. Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil massage

area.

AntisepticTonicStimulantMild SedativeAntidepressantAntispasmodic

Top Note

Phototoxic

Do not use before exposure to sunshine or when using a sun bed.

Thyme Coughs/Colds/Flu Use a vaporiser or blend with a carrier oil to

massage the Chest, Head and Neck, It can help you AntisepticAvoid during pregnancy

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Muscular Pain & Aches PMT

Arthritis & Rheumatism Asthma Diarrhoea Cellulite

to protect yourself from virus. Blend into a carrier oil and massage or add to your

bath. Blend into a carrier oil and massage the lower Back

& Abdomen for several days. Blend into a carrier oil to massage gently the area. Use a burner. Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently your

Abdomen. Blend into a carrier oil or cream and apply the area,

daily.

AstringentDiureticTonicAntioxidantCarminativeImmunostimulant

Top Note

Or High Blood Pressure

May cause skin Irritation and Sensitisation

Myrrh Coughs/Colds/Flu

Eczema

Boils/Burns Athletes Foot

Mouth Infection Herpes

Use a vaporiser or blend into a carrier oil and massage Head, Neck and Shoulders.

Blend into a carrier oil and rub into area and massage or add a few drops to your bath.

Blend into a carrier oil and apply the area with a compress.

Add 6 drops to a large bowl of warm water and soak your Feet for 15mins, repeat daily.

Add 5 drops in a glass of water and use as a Mouthwash

Use a compress and apply the area, daily.

AntisepticAnti-inflammatoryBactericidalFungicidal

Base Note

Do not use if Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Cedarwood Acne Dermatitis Dandruff/Poor Hair/Scalp Tension/Anxiety Eczema

Insect Repellent

Blend into a carrier oil and apply, daily or use a compress.

Compress or bath or blend into a carrier oil and apply, daily.

Use into a carrier oil on the Scalp and leave for 30 minutes.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage Neck and Shoulders.

Blend into a carrier oil and rub the area and massage or add a few drops to your bath.

Use a burner/vaporiser or blend into a carrier oil and spray.

AntisepticSedativeAstringent

Base Note

Do not use during pregnancy

Use low concentrations as it may cause skin Irritation

Juniper PMT Poor Circulation Cellulite

Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently your Abdomen.

Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil, daily. Add a few drops to your bath or blend into a carrier

WarmingAntisepticAntispasmodicAstringent

Can be a skin Irritant

Avoid during

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Arthritis & Rheumatism Muscular Aches & Pains Anxiety Eczema

oil or a cream. Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the area. Use into a carrier oil and massage the area. Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil, daily. Blend into a carrier oil and rub into area at regular

interval or add a few drops to your bath.

CarminativeDiureticEmmenagoguicParasiticidal SedativeTonicMiddle Note

Pregnancy

Very stimulating so Use Sparingly

Avoid with Kidney Disorders

Benzoin Coughs/Cold/Flu Tension & Exhaustion Insomnia Arthritis & Rheumatism Muscular Aches & Pains Digestive Conditions

Steam inhalation. Blend into a carrier oil, massage around Neck and

Shoulders. Add to your bath or use a burner. Add to your bath. Either in your bath or into a carrier oil and massage. Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the

Abdomen.

Nerve SedativeAntisepticAstringentAnti-inflammatoryCirculatoryStimulantBase Note

Can cause Sensitisation

PetitGrain Tension/Stress Insomnia Poor Memory Acne Oily Skin & Hair Indigestion

Use a burner or add to your bath. Add to your bath or use a burner. Inhale neat. Steam face with boiling water. Add to a bath or blend into a carrier oil & massage

the area. Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the

Abdomen.

AntisepticAntispasmodicDeodorantDigestiveTonicTop Note

None

Patchouli Tension/Stress Depression Cellulite

Insect Bites/Stings Poor circulation Muscular Aches & Pains

Blend into a carrier oil and massage your Neck & Shoulders.

Add to your bath or use a burner. Add a few drops to your bath or blend into a carrier

oil or a cream. Add to your bath or blend into a carrier oil & apply

the area. Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil, daily. Blend into a carrier oil and massage the area.

Anti-inflammatoryDiureticSedativeAntisepticFungicidalAstringentBase Note

Highly Odiferous therefore use sparingly

Tangerine Insomnia

Heart Burn & Indigestion

Constipation

Diarrhoea

Poor Circulation

Use a burner or add to your bath or a few drops on your pillow.

Use a burner or blend into a carrier oil and rub gently over your Stomach.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the Abdomen clockwise.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the Abdomen clockwise.

Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil, daily.

AntisepticTonicStimulantMild SedativeAntidepressant

Top Note

Phototoxic

Do not use before exposure to sunshine or when using a sun bed

Jasmine Respiratory Problems PMT

Use a burner/vaporiser or steam. Blend into a carrier oil and massage the lower Back Relaxing

Never use in pregnancy

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Menopause Labour pains Tension/Stress

and lower Abdomen for several days. Add a few drops to your bath before bed time. Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently. Use a burner or add to your bath.

AntisepticExpectorant

Base Note

Can be used to help Labour. Use in small amounts

Very expensive

Ylang-Ylang Tension/Stress/Anxiety

Insomnia Depression Panic attacks Hormonal Problems

Add a few drops to your bath or blend into a carrier oil or use a burner.

Add to your bath or use a burner.

Blend into a carrier oil & massage or a few drops to your bath.

Blend into carrier oil and massage Neck and Shoulders.

Blend into a carrier oil and massage gently the Abdomen.

AphrodisiacAntisepticSedativeTonic CalmingAntidepressantBase Note

Can give Headaches.

Can cause Sensitisation

Vetivert Tension/Stress/Anxiety Insomnia

Muscle Aches & Pains Stretch Marks

Use in your bath or blend into a carrier oil and massage.

Use a burner or in your bath or add a few drops on your pillow.

Use into a carrier oil and massage the area several times.

Blend into a carrier oil and gently massage, daily.

AntisepticCalmingRelaxingAphrodisiac Base Note

None

Black Pepper Coughs/Colds/Flu Muscle Cramps Constipation Poor Circulation

Steam inhalation. Add a few drops to your bath. Add a few drops to your bath. Add a few drops to your bath.

CirculatoryDigestiveStimulating

Middle Note

Use in low concentrates; strong oil. It may over stimulate kidneys

Hyssop Bruises

Eczema

Hayfever Asthma

Use a compress or blend into a carrier and rub gently the area.

Blend into a carrier oil and rub over the area or add a few drops to your bath.

Use on a handkerchief or a vaporiser. Use a burner/vaporiser.

Antiseptic

Middle Note

Do not use if Epileptic.

Use in moderation.

Cinnamon Coughs/Colds/Flu Depression Nausea/Vomiting Diarrhoea

Add to your bath or use a burner.

Add to your bath or use a burner.

AntisepticTonic CirculatoryDigestiveTop Note

Can irritate the skin. Must be very well diluted

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Add to your bath or use a burner.

Add to your bath or use a burner.

Sage Sore Bleeding Gums Muscular Aches & Pains

Dilute 5 drops in a glass of water and use as a Mouthwash

Use into a carrier oil, massage the area.

StimulatingAntisepticTop Note

Do not use if Pregnant or Breastfeeding or Epileptic

Clove Toothache Mouthwash/Gargle. (do not swallow) Stimulating

Pain relievingAntiseptic Base Note

Do not use if Pregnant or Breastfeeding

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