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| Essential Oils for Beginners |
Name of Essential Oil | Biological Name | Properties | Uses | | Clary Sage | Salvia Sclarea | Aphrodisiacal, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, regulator (or seborrhoea), soothing, tonic, uterine warming. | Acne, anxiety, asthma, boils, colic, cramp, dyspepsia, dandruff, depression, dysmenorrhoea, flatulence, hair loss, inflamed conditions in skin, high blood pressure, labor pain, menstrual problems, muscular aches and pains, oily skin and hair, the genito-urinary system disorders such as amenorrhoea, leucorrhoea and nervous system disorders such as frigidity, impotence, migraine, nervous tension and stress related disorders, throat infections, whooping cough, ulcers, wrinkles. | | Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus Globulus | Antiseptic, analgesic, anitneuralgic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, antiviral, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, parasiticide, prophylactic, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge, vulnerary. | Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, chicken pox, colds, coughs, cystitis, epidemics, flu, leucorrhoea, measles, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, nervous system disorders such as debility, headaches, neuralgia and skin disorders such as burns, blisters, cuts, herpes, insect bites, insect repellent, lice, skin infections, wounds, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, sinusitis, throat infections. | | Geranium | Pelargonium Graveolens | Antidepressant, antihaemorrhagic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrisant, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal, haemostatic, stimulant, soothing, refreshing, relaxing, tonic, vulnerary. | Apathy, anxiety, adrenocortical glands and menopausal problems, bruises, broken capillaries, burns, congested skin, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, lice, mature skin, mosquito repellant, ringworm, oily complexion, tonsillitis, cellulitis, engorgement of breasts, poor circulation and skin complaints such as acne, nervous tension, neuralgia, stress, PMT, related conditions, sore throat, ulcers and wounds. | | Jasmine | Jasminum officinale | Aanalgesic (mild), antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, tonic (uterine). | Depression, nervous exhaustion and stress related conditions. Jasmine provides with a feeling of optimism, confidence and euphoria. It is especially helpful against apathy, indifference, or listlessness. Jasmine is useful in treating catarrh, coughs, dysmenorrhoea, hoarseness, frigidity, labor pains, laryngitis, uterine disorders and other skin problems such as dry, greasy, irritated, sensitive skin and for muscular spasms and sprains. |
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