A LITTLE ABOUT SOME ESSENTIAL OILS.....

Please note- this is not exhaustive information,

as there are countless resources listing oils and their uses.

 

(SOME) HERB PROPERTIES DEFINED

 

ANALGESIC

relieves or diminishes pain:

Basil,  Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, German Chamomile, Eucalyptus radiata, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Niaouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea Tree.

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ANTIDEPRESSANT

uplifting and counteracts melancholy:

Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang

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ANTIFUNGAL / FUNGICIDAL

Resists or destroys fungi: 

Basil , German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Helichrysum, Fennel, Geranium, Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rosemary, Spearmint, Spruce, Tea Tree

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Anti infectious: prevents uptake of infection:

Basil, Bay Laurel,  Bergamot, Eucalyptus radiata, Helichrysum, Fennel, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram, Niaouli, Patchouli, Pine, Ravensara, Rosemary, Rose, Spruce, Tea Tree, Thyme

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ANTI INFLAMMATORY

Helps to reduce and prevent inflammation:

Basil,  German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Fennel, Geranium, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba, Niaouli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rosemary, Rose, Spearmint, Spruce, Tea Tree

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ANTISPASMODIC

Relieves muscle spasm in smooth muscle.  Prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps:

Basil, Black Pepper, German Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus radiata, Helichrysum, Fennel, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram,Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Spearmint, Spruce, Thyme

 

ANTISEPTIC

Cleansing and prevents the development of microbes:

Basil, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cypress, Helichrysum, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram, Niaouli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Ravensara, Rose, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

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APHRODESIAC

Increases sexual desire. 

Cinnamon, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rosemary, Rose, Ylang Ylang

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ASTRINGENT

Contracts blood vessels and body tissue. Contracts, tightens and binds tissues:

Cedarwood, Cypress, Eucalyptus radiata, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary

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CALMING

This produces a sedative or tranquilizing effect: 

Basil, Clary Sage, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Pine

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CARMINITAVE

This reduces intestinal spasm, settles the digestive system.

Settles the digestive system and the expulsion of gas from the intestines:

Basil, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, German Chamomile, Cinnamon, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme

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CICATRIZANT

Promotes healing of scar tissue:

Bergamot, German Chamomile, Eucalyptus radiata, Helichrysum, Frankincense, Lemon, Niaouli, Patchouli, Rosemary, Rose, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Thyme

 

CEPHALIC

Stimulating and clears the mind:

Basil, Cardamom, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint

Decongestant: reduces or relieves congestion:

German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus radiata, Fennel, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niaouli, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rosemary, Rose

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DEODORANT

Destroys or inhibits odors:

Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus radiata, Fir, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Pine

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DIGESTIVE

Aids the digestion of food:

Basil, Bay Laurel, Cardamom, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Fennel, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niaouli, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose

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DIURETIC

Aids urine production:

Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cypress, Eucalyptus radiata, Helichrysum, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme

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EXPECTORANT

Expels mucus in the respiratory system:

Basil, Bay Laurel, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus radiata, Helichrysum, Fir, Frankincense, Ginger, Marjoram, Niaouli, Peppermint, Pine, Ravensara, Tea Tree, Thyme

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FEBRIFUGE

Helps reduce fever. Cools and reduces high body temperature:

Basil, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus radiata, Ginger, Lemon, Lemongrass, Niaouli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Spruce

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IMMUNE STIMULANT

Stimulates the correct function of the immune system:

Cypress, Frankincense, Niaouli, Patchouli, Tea Tree

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HORMONE INFLUENCER

A tonic of the hormone system

Stimulates the action of hormones:

Basil,  German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Helichrysum, Fennel, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Marjoram,Niaouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spruce, Ylang Ylang

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RUBEFACIENT

Warming and increases blood flow:

Black Pepper, Eucalyptus radiata, Fir, Ginger, Lemon, Niaouli, Pine, Rosemary, Vetiver

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SEDATIVE

Slows down functional activity and lessens excitement, calming. 

Reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation:

Bergamot, Cedarwood, German Chamomile, Clary Sage,

Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Orange, Patchouli,

Rose, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

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STIMULANT

Has an uplifting effect on the body.

Stimulates the physiological functions of the body:

Basil, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Fir, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Litsea Cubeba, Niaouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Thyme

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TONIC

Strengthens and enlivens the body or parts of the body:

Basil, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Cypress, Helichrysum, Fennel, Ginger, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram, Niaouli, Pine, Ravensara, Rosemary, Rose, Spearmint, Spruce, Thyme, Vetiver

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VULNARY

Prevents tissue degeneration and promotes healing of wounds:

Bergamot, German Chamomile, Eucalyptus radiata, Frankincense, Geranium,

Juniper Berry, Lavender, Marjoram, Niaouli

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Reference: Battaglia Salvatore. The Complete Guide To Aromatherapy. 2nd edn, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003

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