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Juniperberry Oil (Juniperus
communis)
Juniperberry oil is extracted by steam distillation of the berries. Juniper is found in Europe, south-western Asia and North America. It is also grown in India. It is used in many industries, as well as to flavor alcoholic beverages like gin. Juniperberry oil disinfects air and helps cure kidney stones, inflammation, urinary tract infections, acne, eczema, skin diseases, dandruff and enlargement of prostate gland, it promotes and improves blood circulation, helps in removal of toxins from the body, helps in removal of excess gas from intestine, increases frequency and volume of urination, relaxes muscle cramps and helps cure spasmodic cholera, protects wounds from becoming septic, helps cure toothaches and stops hair loss, helps overcome fatigue and depression. Juniperberry oil is antiseptic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, depurative, diuretic, rubefacient, sudorific, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vulnerary, anti-microbial and carminative. |
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Mandarin Oil (Citrus
Reticulata)
Mandarin oil is extracted from the Mandarin tree, or Citrus Reticulata. The tree is part of the Rutaceae family (or orange family) and is commonly found in South America, southern Europe, and Japan. The oil is extracted from the outer peel of the fruit by means of a method known as cold compression. It is golden yellow in color and has a fresh citrus aroma. It is balancing, uplifting and calming. Mandarin is also used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumes and as a flavoring agent in liquors and confectionery. It is used in aromatherapy for stomach cramps, indigestion, constipation, depression, anxiety, grief, nervousness, PMS, stretch marks in pregnancy and skin conditions such as acne, oily skin, rejuvenation and mature skin. It is also useful for insomnia, fluid retention, obesity and dejection. Mandarin oil has several properties that make it an effective healer in most aromatherapy treatments. It is has antiseptic, antispasmodic, antidepressant and diuretic properties, and is a laxative and digestive. |
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Marjoram Oil (Marjorana
Hortensis)
Sweet Marjoram oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant and is imported from France. It has a warm & spicy aroma. Sweet marjoram was used medicinally by Romans and ancient Greek physicians. It is used to relax tense muscles and relieve spasms, calm and promote restful sleep, ease migraine headache, for comforting the heart, lowering high blood pressure, to help breathing, disinfecting. It is also used for hysteria, anger, feelings of isolation. Marjoram Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an analgesic, antispasmodic, anaphrodisiac, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, cordial, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, stomachic, vasodilator and vulnerary substance. |
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Myrrh Oil (Commophora Myrrha)
Myrrh oil is extracted by steam distillation of the oleoresin-gum (crude myrrh) and yields 3 - 5 %. Native to north-east Africa, Myrrh is mainly found in Ethiopia, Somalia, Saudi-Arabia, Iran and Thailand. Myrrh has been used in perfumes, incense and embalming. It has been used to treat acne and boils as well as mild inflammatory conditions. It finds specific use in the treatment of infections in the mouth such as ulcers, gengivitis, phyorrea, as well as catarrhal problems associated with pharyngitis and sinusitis. Myrrh oil is stimulant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, expectorant, antispasmodic and carminative. |
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Neem Oil (Azadirachta
Indica)
Neem oil is derived by pressing the seed kernels of the neem tree. It is very bitter with a garlic/sulfur smell. Neem oil is an excellent moisturizing oil and contains various compounds that have insecticidal and medicinal properties. It is used in making shampoos, toothpaste, soaps, cosmetics, mosquito repellants, creams and lotions, pet products like pet shampoo, etc. It also contains vitamin E, other essential amino acids and some percentages of fatty acids. Neem oil is used for treating many skin diseases viz. eczema, psoriasis, skin allergies, etc. and is being studied for making contraceptives in India. Neem Oil is an excellent mosquitoes, fly, sand fleas and tick repellant. Neem oil is useful as a fungicide, useful for rheumatism, cramps and obstinate ulcers. Neem oil is a bitter tonic, astringent, antipergative, antiseptic, anthelmintic and emetic. |
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Nutmeg Oil (Myristica Fragrans)
Nutmeg essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of ground nutmeg. It is of Indian origin. The oil is colorless or light yellow and smells and tastes of nutmeg. It is used as a natural food flavouring in baked goods, syrups, beverages, sweets etc. It is also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for instance in tooth paste and as a major ingredient in some cough syrups. In traditional medicine Nutmeg oil was used for illnesses related to the nervous and digestive systems. It is used heavily in the perfumery industries too. Nutmeg oil is used for warming muscles, easing muscle aches and pains, to invigorate or stimulate the mind, as an aphrodisiac, to stimulate heart and circulation and for relieving nervous fatigue. It is also used for relieving grief, guilt, agitation and to improve self-image. The health benefits of nutmeg oil include its ability to treat stress, pain, menstrual cramps, heart disorders, indigestion, blood pressure, cough and bad breath. Nutmeg oil can be attributed to its medicinal properties such as its role as a sedative, stimulant, relaxing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and bactericidal substance. |
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Orange Oil Sweet (Citrus
Sineasis) »
This oil is cold pressed from the orange peel, and is imported from the US and Brazil. It has a fruity, sweet scent. It is used for colds, flu, emotional upliftment, fighting stress, as an environmental disinfectant, as a flavouring agent, in chronic bronchitis, antiseptic actions and improvement of general condition. It is used for bathing and inhalation. |
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Oregano Oil (Origanum vulgare)
Oregano oil from the oregano herb that is extracted by steam distillation. The oil is imported from Hungary. The oil of oregano is useful for intestinal parasites, allergies, sinus pain, arthritis, cold and flu, swine flu, earaches, and fatigue. It is applied to the skin for skin conditions including acne, athlete's foot, oily skin, dandruff, canker sores, warts, ringworm, rosacea, and psoriasis; as well as for insect and spider bites, gum disease, toothaches, muscle pain, and varicose veins. Oregano oil is also used topically as an insect repellent. Oregano oil has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. |
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Pomegranate Oil (Punica
granatum)
Pomegranate seed oil is made by cold pressing the seeds of the pomegranate fruit. The oil is soft amber in color and has a fruity fragrance. Pomegranate seed oil is extremely nutritious and rich, which is used internally and externally for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. The regenerative properties of pomegranate oil make it an indispensable ingredient in many skin care products. It is included in most cosmetics formulas like soap, shower gels, massage oils, moisturizer and other skin care products. It is also used as a vaporizer and a diffuser. Pomegranate oil reinvigorates the skin, helps fight against free radicals, is perfect for all skin types, is anti-inflammatory, improves skin texture, is a good massage oil, is used as an ingredient in anti-ageing creams, as an antioxidant, it revitalizes dull & dry hair, stimulates blood circulation in scalp, clears scalp debris, has anti-pruritic property, nourishes hair, promotes hair growth & health, is used as an effective hair tonic and balances pH level of scalp. |
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Rose Hip Oil (Rosa Moschata)
Rose hip seed oil is a pressed seed oil, extracted from the seeds of wild rose bush. The oil is imported from Chile. Rose hip oil reduces the appearance of stretchmarks and scars, maintains skin hydration and softness, improves appearance of dry and sensitive skin, minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promotes skin elasticity and texture. It is anti-inflammatory, it improves burned skin, assists in skin cell renewal and repair and overall skin tone. |
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Rose Wood Oil (Aniba Roseodora)
Rosewood oil is distilled from the wood and imported from Brazil. It has a sweet, woody-floral, spicy scent. It is used to relieve stress and balance the central nervous system, for easing jet lag, to create a calm for meditation, for easing colds and coughs, to stimulate the immune system, as an aphrodisiac and in skin care. Rose wood oil is analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, cephalic, deodorant, insecticide and stimulating substance. |
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Spearmint Oil (Mentha spicata)
Spearmint oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Mentha Spicata. The oil is made in India. It has the familiar fragrance of chewing gum. It is used for relieving bronchitis and sinusitis, to ease nausea and headaches, for relieving colds or flu, to stimulate, energize and relieve fatigue. Spearmint oil is antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, emenagogue, insecticide, restorative and stimulant substance. |
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Pure & Natural Turmeric Root Oil
Turmeric root oil is used in the treatment of digestive and liver problems, to inhibit blood-clotting, relieve inflammatory conditions, help lower cholesterol levels. It has anti-cancer properties and also helps prevent hair loss. It is useful for arthritis and joint problems, in muscle and stomach pain. The oils are used as a spice in food and pharma industry. Turmeric root oil is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, pain relieving, anti microbial, anti fungal, anti septic, anti-allergic, anti-parasitic, antiviral, antiworm and antivenom. |
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Vanilla Oil (Vanilla
Planifolia)
The Essential Oil of Vanilla is extracted by solvent extraction of a resinous substance obtained from fermented vanilla beans. These beans come from vanilla plants, a creeper that grows mainly in Mexico and neighboring countries. Vanilla oil lowers blood pressure, helps prevent cancer, reduces high fever and inflammation, regularizes menstrual cycles, protects the body from free radicals and infection. It is an effective antidepressant and mood lifter, soothes inflammation of organ systems of body, has a relaxing effect on brain and nerves, induces sleep and enhances libido. Apart from its widespread use as a flavoring agent in certain organic foods, beverages and pharmaceutical industries as well as in culinary endeavors, the essential oil of vanilla has found extensive use in the world of medicine as well. Vanilla oil is antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anticarcinogenic, febrifuge, antidepressant, sedative and relaxing. |
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Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga
Odorata)
This oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers, and is native to Indonesia and Philippines. The flowers and oil are sedative and antiseptic. The oil is used to slow an excessively fast heart rate and lower blood pressure. It is useful in treating impotence. The oil is aphrodisiac and aromatic. |
