guide toA quick

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This book is intended as an informational guide. The material in this book is not meant to take place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Any application of the information in this book is at the reader’s sole discretion and risk.

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ISBN 978-961-269-489-0 (pdf)

KOVA!, MelaniA quick guide to essential oils [Elektronski vir] / Melani Kova". - 1st ed. - El. knjiga. - Ljubljana : Aromadelavnice, 2011

615.83:665.52(0.034.2)665.52(0.034.2)

Published by Aromadelavnice s.p.

Vojkova 85

1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

www.aromadelavnice.si

Copyright # 2011 by Melani Kova"

Title: “A quick guide to essential oils”

1. edition 2011

Book design and photographs: Melani Kova"

Caution! Essential oils should never be taken by mouth unless prescribed by a medical doctor, or a qualified practitioner who has trained to a medical standard. Essential oils should only be applied to the skin diluted in a carrier oil, cream or gel.

All rights reserved. No part of these pages, either text or image may be used for any purpose other than personal use. Therefore, reproduction, modification, storage in a retrieval system or retransmission, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, for reasons other than personal use, is strictly prohibited without prior written permission.

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This book is dedicated to all my wonderful students and believers in the beauty of nature.

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A special thank you goes to my husband, who supports all my ideas, work and soul.

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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Bergamot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Black Pepper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Camphor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cardamom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cedarwood, Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Chamomile, German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Chamomile, Roman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cinnamon, Leaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Clary sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Clove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Coriander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Cypress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Eucalyptus, Citriodora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Eucalyptus, Dives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Eucalyptus, Globulus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Eucalyptus, Radiata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Everlasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fennel, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Frankincense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Geranium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ginger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Grapefruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Hyssop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Jasmine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Juniper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Laurel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Lavandin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Lavender, Spike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Lavender, True. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Lemon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Lemongrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Lime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Mandarin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Marjoram, Sweet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Melissa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Myrrh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Neroli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Niaouli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Nutmeg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Orange, Bitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Orange, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Oregano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Palmarosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Patchouli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Peppermint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Petitgrain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Pine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Ravensara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Rosemary, Camphor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Rosemary, Cineole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Rosemary, Verbenone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Rosewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Sandalwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Tea tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Thyme, Linalol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Thyme, Thymol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Vetiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Ylang Ylang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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IntroductionThis book came together by my fascination of essential oils and their wide specter of application. After numerous workshops on the subject, I wanted to put it all together in one place, for easy reference whether the user is a professional or every day curious appreciator of nature.

In the descriptions you will find the common name of the essential oil as well as other names it may be known as to help you with all the confusion, the ever useful Latin name and the botanical family of the oil, including the countries of origin and parts of the plant that are used. Besides the basic properties of each essential oil, I included explicit physical and emotional uses as well as cautions. For the more precise blending you will be happy to find the note for every mentioned essential oil and description of the scent in addition to with which other essential oils it mixes well with. I am very pleased to have gathered important information about different chemotypes and basic chemical components, followed up by an easy to use visual graph for each mentioned essential oil. Among other useful information, every essential oil described in the book has a photograph to remind us where it all began.

So we covered clinical and psychological use of essential oils along with the basic information for perfume making, but what about skin and cosmetics? The descriptions also include the use of essential oils on different skin types.

This book is meant to be a guide to anyone with previous education in aromatherapy as well as professional aromatherapists. Therefore, there will be no introduction or the history of aromatherapy and how to use essential oils. It is also expected that you are previously educated on how to safely and properly use, mix and dilute essential oils.

Enjoy!

Look out for the interactive version coming out soon!

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Components:

0% esters

0% lactones

0% phenols

0% ketones

0% aldehydes

9% remainder35% sesquiterpenes (chamazulene, farnesene)

1% monoterpenes35% oxides (bisabolol oxide)

20% alcohols (bisabolol)

Common name: Chamomile, GermanAlso known as: Blue Chamomile, Hungarian Chamomile, Wild ChamomileLatin name: Matricaria recutitaBotanical family: AsteraceaeCountries of origin: EuropeParts used: flowers

Properties: analgesic, antiallergenic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cicatrizant, cooling, digestive system tonic, nervous system sedative, respiratory system sedativePhysical uses: acne, allergies, burns, dermatitis, ear infections, eczema, headache, inflammation, menstrual pains, migraine, psoriasis, skin infections, skin problems, stomachacheEmotional uses (positive): calmness, communication, empathy, organizability, patience, relaxation, understandingEmotional uses (overcoming): anger, emotional drama, frustration, hypersensitivity, indifference, insomnia, irritability, moodiness, nervousness, PMS, resentment, stress, temperSkin type: broken capillaries, combination, dry, normal, sensitive Scent: herbaceous, heavyNote: middle to base Combines with: bergamot, chamomile roman, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, niaouli, orange, pine, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, tangerine, ylang ylangCautions: Should be used in less than 1% dilution. Do not use during pregnancy. There are different types of Chamomile, be aware of which you are using and their properties.

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Components:

0% sesquiterpenes

0% lactones

0% phenols

0% monoterpenes

0% ketones

4% remainder

1% oxides (1,8-cineole)

3% esters (citronellyl acetate)80% aldehydes (citronellal)12% alcohols (citronellol, isopulegol)

Common name: Eucalyptus, CitriodoraAlso known as: Lemon eucalyptus, Lemon scented gumLatin name: Eucalyptus citriodoraBotanical family: MyrtaceaeCountries of origin: AustraliaParts used: leaves

Properties: analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, calming, insecticide, sedative, skin sootherPhysical uses: arthritis, asthma, bug repellent, candida, cystitis, dandruff, fever, fungal infections, high blood pressure, itching, mosquito bites, mosquito repellent, scabs, skin fungal infections, sores, sore throat, vaginitisEmotional uses (positive): balance, centering, change, comfort, concentration, creativity, empathy, encouragement, enthusiasm, expression, freedom, harmony, optimism, rationality, regeneration, trust, understanding, uplifting, vitalityEmotional uses (overcoming): confusion, disillusion, emotional crisis, emptiness, loneliness, fear, mood swings, restlessness, stressSkin type: Not used in facial cosmetics.Scent: camphoraceous, fresh, lemonyNote: top Combines with: cedarwood, cypress, juniper, lavender, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, sandalwood, thymeCautions: There are different types of Eucalyptus, be aware of which you are using and their properties. Do not use during pregnancy or for children younger than the age of 3.

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Components:

0% esters

0% sesquiterpenes

0% lactones

0% phenols0% remainder

0% ketones

0% aldehydes

3% monoterpenes (pinene)95% oxides (1,8 cineole)

2% alcohols (terpineol)

Common name: Eucalyptus, RadiataAlso known as: /Latin name: Eucalyptus radiataBotanical family: MyrtaceaeCountries of origin: AustraliaParts used: leaves

Properties: antibacterial, anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitussive, antiviral, central nervous system tonic, decongestant, expectorant, energizer, immune stimulant, mucolyticPhysical uses: acne, asthma-like bronchitis, bronchitis, colds, coughs, cystitis, fatigue, leucorrhoea, flue, respiratory problems, rheumatism, sinusitis, sinus infections, strains, vaginitis, viral infections, woundsEmotional uses (positive): concentration, centering, clarity, emotional balance, energy balance, focus, rationality, support, upliftingEmotional uses (overcoming): argumentativeness, emotional exhaustion, irrationality, mood swings, nervous exhaustion, stress, temperSkin type: acneScent: camphoraceous, freshNote: top Combines with: basil, camphor, chamomile german, cypress, everlasting, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, hyssop, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrtle, peppermint, pine, rosemary, tea tree, thymeCautions: There are different types of Eucalyptus, be aware of which you are using and their properties. Do not use during pregnancy, breast-feeding or for children.

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Components:

0% lactones

0% phenols

0% aldehydes

10% remainder38% sesquiterpenes (curcumene)

2% oxides (1,8-cineole)36% monoterpenes (pinene)

7% ketones (italidione)5% esters (neryl acetate)

2% alcohols (terpinen-4-ol)

Common name: EverlastingAlso known as: Immortelle, HelichrysumLatin name: Helichrysum italicumBotanical family: AsteraceaeCountries of origin: MediterraneanParts used: flowers

Properties: antiallergenic, anti-bruising, anti-catarrhal, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-phlebitis, antispasmodic, astringent, cicatrizant, hepatopancreatic stimulant, mucolytic, regenerative, tonic for the nervous systemPhysical uses: acne, arthritis, bacterial infections, bronchitis, bruises, bug bites, burns, colds, colitis, coughs, cuts, fever, flu, fungal infections, headache, hepatitis, irritable bowel, migraine, muscular aches, muscular pains, neuralgia, respiratory problems, rheumatism, rhinopharyngitis, rosacea, scars, skin rashes, varicose veins, weakness, woundsEmotional uses (positive): acceptance, awareness, balance, calmness, creativity, gentleness, harmony, inner child, inner strength, intuition, meditation, patience, perseverance, understandingEmotional uses (overcoming): abuse, addiction, anger, bitterness, current emotional trauma, depression, disorientation, emotional crisis, frustration, grief, hypersensitivity, insecurity, irritability, lethargy, loneliness, mental exhaustion, moodiness, old emotional wounds, overwork, resentment, stress, tension, tirednessSkin type: combination, dry, dehydrated, normal, oily, sensitive Scent: bittersweet, herbaceous, honey, rich, strong, warmNote: base to middle Combines with: bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile german, chamomile roman, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, myrtle, orange, patchouli, palmarosa, pine, rose, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, tangerine, thyme, vetiver, ylang ylangCautions: Do not use during pregnancy, breast-feeding or for children younger than the age of 3. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting an aromatherapist.

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Components:

0% sesquiterpenes

0% lactones

0% aldehydes

4% remainder1% phenols (eugenol)

26% monoterpenes (sabinene, pinene)44% oxides (1,8 cineole)

1% ketones (undecanone)12% esters (terpinyl acetate)

12% alcohols (linalol)

Common name: LaurelAlso known as: BayLatin name: Laurus nobilisBotanical family: LauraceaeCountries of origin: MediterraneanParts used: leaves

Properties: analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-neuralgic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative tonic, expectorant, decongestant, diuretic, emmenagogue, mucolytic, nervous system regulator, tonic, warmingPhysical uses: acne, arthritis, bloating, bronchitis, chicken pox, colds, colic, colitis, digestive fungal infections, dyspepsia, flatulence, flu, fluid retention, gingivitis, gynecological fungal infections, loss of appetite, measles, muscular pains, neuritis, pressure sores, psoriasis, rheumatism, slow digestion, sinusitis, skin fungal infections, strains, varicose ulcers, virus infectionEmotional uses (positive): concentration, confidence, creativity, direction, fortitude, inner vision, inspiration, intuition, positivity, protection, self-awareness, self-esteem, upliftingEmotional uses (overcoming): anxiety, lethargy, self-doubtSkin type: Can irritate skin. Not used in facial cosmetics.Scent: camphoraceous, herbaceous, fresh, sweet, warmNote: middle to top Combines with: bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, chamomile german, chamomile roman, cinnamon, clove, coriander, cypress, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, petitgrain, rosemary, sage, tangerine, thymeCautions: Should be used in less than 2% dilution. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting an aromatherapist. Can irritate skin. Do not use during pregnancy, breast-feeding and children.

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Components:

0% lactones

0% phenols

0% aldehydes

1% sesquiterpenes3% remainder

5% oxides6% monoterpenes

10% ketones (camphor)30% esters (linalyl acetate)

45% alcohols (linalol)

Common name: LavandinAlso known as: /Latin name: Lavandula x intermediaBotanical family: LamiaceaeCountries of origin: EuropeParts used: flowers

Properties: analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, cicatrizant, insecticide, relaxant, sedative, tranquilizerPhysical uses: aches, arthritis, asthma, burns, cuts, headache, high blood pressure, infections, inflammation, influenza, insect bites, insect stings, insomnia, migraine, muscular contractures, muscular cramps, nausea, palpitations, pains, pressure sores, rheumatism, scalds, sores, woundsEmotional uses (positive): acceptance, awareness, calmness, clarity, comfort, compassion, concentration, emotional balance, gentleness, harmony, inner peace, reconciliation, security, vitalityEmotional uses (overcoming): anxiety, apprehension, burnout, conflict, depression, fear, frustration, insecurity, irritability, mental exhaustion, mood swings, nervous tension, nervousness, obsession, PMS, shyness, stress, shock, tension, trauma, worrySkin type: acne, normal, oily Scent: camphoraceous, herbaceous, floral, fresh, sweetNote: middle Combines with: bergamot, black pepper, camphor, cedarwood, chamomile german, chamomile roman, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, lime, mandarin, neroli, orange, patchouli, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, sage, tangerine, thymeCautions: Lavandin is the hybrid of different types of lavender and is slightly more antiseptic than True Lavander. There are different Lavandin types, be aware of which one you are using and its properties. Do not use during pregnancy or for children younger than the age of 3.

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Components:

0% sesquiterpenes

0% lactones

0% phenols0% oxides

8% remainder

35% monoterpenes (pinene, limonene)

1% ketones14% esters (linalyl acetate, geranyl acetate)2% aldehydes40% alcohols (linalol, geraniol, nerolidol)

Common name: NeroliAlso known as: Orange blossomLatin name: Citrus aurantium amaraBotanical family: RutaceaeCountries of origin: South AsiaParts used: flowers

Properties: analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cicatrizant, cooling, deodorant, digestive, immune stimulant, nervous system tonic, nervous system sedativePhysical uses: birthing, bronchitis, colitis, dermatitis, diarrhea, fatigue, hemorrhoids, menopausal problems, menstrual cramps, poor circulation, physical pain, skin problems, shock, varicose veinsEmotional uses (positive): calmness, completeness, happiness, joy, regeneration, inner peace, understanding, upliftingEmotional uses (overcoming): anxiety, depression, emotional imbalances, fear, hysteria, insomnia, longing, menopausal problems, nervous tension, panic, PMS, sadness, sorrow, stressSkin type: combination, dry, mature, normal, oily, sensitive, wrinkles Scent: bittersweet, citrus, exotic, floral, rich, sensual, warmNote: middle Combines with: bergamot, chamomile german, chamomile roman, clary sage, coriander, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, tangerine, ylang ylangCautions: Neroli is an expensive essential oil and is often falsified or adulterated.

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Components:

0% lactones

1% remainder3% phenols

12% sesquiterpenes

8% oxides (1,8 cineole)20% monoterpenes (pinene)

35% ketones (thujone, camphor)3% esters10% aldehydes8% alcohols (linalol)

Common name: SageAlso known as: Common sageLatin name: Salvia officinalisBotanical family: LamiaceaeCountries of origin: MediterraneanParts used: flowers

Properties: abortive, analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, diuretic, decongestant, expectorant, hypertensive, mucolytic, stimulant, tonicPhysical uses: angina, arthritis, bacterial infections, bronchitis, candida, catarrh, cellulite, fibrositis, flu, genital herpes, herpes, irregular menstrual periods, low blood pressure, meningitis, menstrual cramps, edema, pains, poor circulation, psoriasis, rheumatism, sprains, sores, sore throat, thrush, toothacheEmotional uses (positive): concentration, courage, grounding, motivation, perseverance, safety, self-awareness, strength, vitalityEmotional uses (overcoming): anxiety, emotional pain, lethargy, mental fatigue, nervous debility, nervousness, nervous tension, stress, PMS, worrySkin type: Can irritate skin. Not used in facial cosmetics.Scent: camphoraceous, herbaceous, powerful, sharpNote: top to middle Combines with: basil, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile german, chamomile roman, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, petitgrain, pine, tangerine, tea tree, thymeCautions: Stops milk production. Do not use during pregnancy, breast-feeding or for children, people with high blood pressure or epilepsy. Do not confuse with Clary Sage (salvia sclarea) or Spanish Sage (salvia lavendulaefolia). There are different types of Sage, be aware of which one you are using and their properties. Do not use without consulting an aromatherapist.

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Components:

0% lactones

0% aldehydes

5% remainder9% sesquiterpenes (caryophyllene)

17% phenols (carvacrol, thymol)1% oxides (caryophyllen epoxyde)24% monoterpenes (camphene, pinene)

1% ketones (camphor)2% esters (benzyl acetate)

41% alcohols (borneol, terpineol)

Common name: Thyme, ThymolAlso known as: Red ThymeLatin name: Thymus vulgaris, thymolBotanical family: LamiaceaeCountries of origin: MediterraneanParts used: flowers

Properties: antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, aperitif, carminative, digestive, expectorant, antifungal, immune stimulant, mental stimulant, mucolytic, parasiticide, stimulant, tonicPhysical uses: acne, anemia, arthritis, asthma, bacterial infections, bronchitis, cystitis, flatulence, flu, influenza, lethargy, lung infections, poor circulation, respiratory inflammation, hair loss, respiratory spasms, rheumatism, sciatica, sinusitis, sores, tonsillitis, urinary infections, viral infections, worms, woundsEmotional uses (positive): alertness, balance, calmness, centering, concentration, courage, focus, fortitude, tolerance, strength, supportiveness, warmthEmotional uses (overcoming): anxiety, depression, fear, insomnia, lethargy, indirection, intellectual exhaustion, nervous debility, overworking, pessimism, self-doubt, stress, withdrawalSkin type: Can irritate skin. Not used in facial cosmetics.Scent: herbaceous, spicy, warmNote: middle to top Combines with: basil, bergamot, clary sage, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, hyssop, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, myrtle, orange, palmarosa, pine, petitgrain, rosemary, tangerineCautions: Can irritate skin. Do not use during pregnancy, breast-feeding or for children, people with high blood pressure or epilepsy. There are many types of Thyme, be aware of which one you are using and their properties.

Index

A

abuse 25, 28, 32, 33, 41, 49acceptance 11, 20, 25, 27, 31, 35, 36, 37, 44, 53, 57, 63aches 10, 12, 17, 25, 29, 33, 35, 37, 39, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 67acne 9, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 46, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67addiction 8, 25, 47, 49, 67agitation 27, 28, 36, 37, 41, 42, 50, 67alcoholism 29, 40alertness 18, 30, 40, 65, 66allergies 14, 15, 43analgesic 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 68anger 10, 14, 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, 42, 54, 57, 67, 68angina 26, 29, 62antiallergenic 14, 25antibacterial 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 59, 61, 62, 65, 66anti-catarrhal 10, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 31, 33, 36, 46, 58, 59, 60antidepressant 9, 17, 19, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 45, 49, 52, 54, 56, 57, 61, 63, 68antiemetic 8, 10, 12, 29antifungal 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 46, 48, 51, 52, 55, 56, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67antihypertensive 21, 43anti-infectious 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 27, 30, 31, 33, 37, 38, 40, 46, 50, 51, 55, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67anti-inflammatory 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 39, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68antimicrobial 21, 23, 24, 37, 38, 39, 44anti-phlebitis 25antiseptic 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68antispasmodic 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 65, 67, 68antiviral 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 18, 19, 23, 24, 28, 30, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 49, 50, 52, 53, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66anxiety 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 56, 57, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68apathy 8, 10, 12, 29, 30, 38, 53aphrodisiac 10, 12, 17, 18, 19, 29, 32, 45, 47, 52, 56, 57, 61, 63, 67, 68appetite 9, 10, 19, 29, 31, 34, 67apprehension 27, 28, 35, 36, 37arthritis 8, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 44, 47, 50, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 62, 66, 67

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asthma 15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 31, 35, 36, 37, 40, 42, 43, 44, 50, 54, 55, 57, 60, 66astringent 13, 16, 17, 20, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48, 52, 53, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63athlete’s foot 28, 39, 44, 50awareness 15, 25, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62

B

bactericidal 11, 37balance 9, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 56, 57, 65, 66, 67bedwetting 20belching 26bitterness 25, 32, 38bleeding 20, 28bloating 10, 19, 26, 31, 34, 39blood pressure

high 21, 30, 31, 35, 37, 41, 42, 43, 49, 58, 59, 60, 62, 65, 66, 68low 18, 31, 53, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62

bronchitis 8, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66bug 21, 25burnout 8, 9, 12, 27, 29, 33, 35, 36, 37, 48, 49burns 14, 15, 18, 25, 28, 33, 35, 36, 37, 46, 63

C

calming 9, 21, 41, 51, 61calmness 11, 14, 15, 17, 22, 25, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 51, 56, 57, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68candida 21, 44, 62, 64capillaries, broken 14, 15, 20, 28, 31, 38, 57carminative 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 34, 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 47, 49, 52, 53, 66catarrh 11, 13, 29, 55, 59, 62, 63cellulite 13, 22, 26, 28, 30, 33, 38, 39, 40, 41, 59, 62centering 21, 23, 24, 28, 56, 65, 66, 67cephalic 8, 12, 19, 42, 61change 20, 21, 51chicken pox 28, 34, 46, 53, 56cicatrizant 14, 25, 27, 28, 31, 35, 37, 44, 45, 51, 52, 54, 57circulation, poor 10, 13, 16, 20, 29, 40, 45, 47, 58, 59, 61, 62, 65, 66, 68circulatory regulation 17, 38, 42, 48clarity 8, 12, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 46, 50, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 60, 64colds 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 49, 50, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 61, 63, 64cold sores 9, 64colic 10, 12, 34, 36, 37, 43colitis 9, 16, 20, 25, 28, 33, 34, 45, 65comfort 10, 13, 20, 21, 27, 28, 32, 35, 36, 37, 47, 57, 63communication 14, 26, 28, 52

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concentration 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 46, 50, 53, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 65, 66confidence 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 29, 30, 32, 34, 42, 46, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64, 68confusion 7, 8, 10, 12, 17, 21, 28, 29, 31, 38, 39, 54, 79constipation 9, 26, 29, 30, 41, 47, 48, 49, 54, 57, 68contentment 20, 57contractures, muscular 35, 37, 68cooling 14, 22, 30, 43, 45, 51, 52, 53, 54, 63, 67, 68cooperation 15, 19, 30coughs 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 36, 42, 44, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 63courage 12, 20, 26, 27, 29, 42, 44, 49, 50, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66cramps 8, 13, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 45, 55, 62, 68creativity 17, 19, 21, 25, 26, 29, 34, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61cuts 15, 18, 25, 35, 36, 37, 40, 46, 64cystitis 9, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 33, 51, 59, 63, 66, 68

D

dandruff 13, 21, 33, 37, 52, 58, 59, 60, 64decongestant 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 34, 37, 46, 52, 53, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64deodorant 9, 20, 37, 39, 45, 54depression 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, 25, 28, 30, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 63, 66, 67, 68dermatitis 14, 15, 23, 37, 44, 45, 51, 52despair 27, 57diarrhea 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 28, 29, 43, 44, 45, 52digestion 10, 31, 34digestive 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 26, 29, 30, 31, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 66direction 12, 20, 29, 31, 34, 38, 55disorientation 10, 25, 58, 59, 60, 67diuretic 9, 12, 13, 20, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 38, 52, 55, 58, 59, 62doubt 8, 19, 29, 30, 34, 38, 65, 66dysmenorrhoea 8dyspepsia 9, 34, 36, 42

E

eczema 9, 13, 14, 15, 28, 31, 33, 37, 43, 44, 50, 51, 52, 55, 63, 65, 67emmenagogue 20, 34, 43, 57, 59emotional balance 9, 15, 23, 24, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 50, 51emotional blockages 10, 26, 67emotional

confusion 17drama 14stability 15, 27, 61trauma 25, 41wounds 25

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empathy 14, 21, 29emptiness 9, 21, 33, 41, 57encouragement 21, 29, 31enthusiasm 8, 12, 19, 21, 51, 68epileptic attacks 17estrogen-like 17, 26exhaustion

emotional 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 33, 58, 59, 60mental 10, 25, 29, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, 51nervous 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 30, 32, 33, 39, 40, 42, 51, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61

expectorant 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31, 34, 36, 41, 44, 46, 50, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 66expression 21, 26, 28expressiveness 19, 54

F

fatigue 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20, 24, 28, 29, 31, 33, 38, 39, 40, 45, 46, 47, 48, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65mental 8, 12, 17, 19, 31, 47, 53, 54, 56, 61, 62fear 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 45, 46, 57, 65, 66, 67febrifuge 10, 39, 51, 53fever 9, 11, 21, 22, 23, 25, 38, 39, 40, 52flatulence 8, 10, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 29, 34, 42, 47, 48, 53, 66flu 10, 11, 16, 22, 23, 25, 30, 31, 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 48, 49, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62, 66fluid retention 13, 26, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 41, 49focus 13, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 38, 39, 40, 42, 46, 47, 50, 64, 65, 66fortitude 12, 13, 26, 27, 29, 34, 44, 58, 59, 60, 65, 66freedom 21, 23, 29, 57frigidity 18, 29, 32, 52, 56, 57, 68frustration 10, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 35, 36, 37, 42, 68

G

gas 10, 12, 19, 26, 28, 42, 49generosity 16, 20, 30gentleness 15, 25, 35, 36, 37, 41, 43gout 8, 33, 47, 58, 59, 60grief 9, 11, 15, 20, 25, 27, 28, 30, 41, 43, 44, 47, 57grounding 17, 62, 67guilt 17, 30, 32, 33, 47, 55, 57, 68gum cauterization 18

H

hair loss 13, 66hangovers 29harmony 9, 21, 25, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 54, 63headache 10, 12, 14, 17, 22, 25, 30, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 50, 53, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 67, 68

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hemorrhoids 17, 20, 28, 33, 38, 44, 45, 46, 52, 63, 64hemostatic 16, 28, 57hepatic drainage 22hepatitis 8, 11herpes 11, 18, 28, 40, 52, 56, 62hiccoups 12hormone-like 20, 55hostility 17, 18, 42hot flashes 17hyper-activity 68hypersensitivity 13, 14, 25, 28hypochondria 50, 64hypotensive 37, 68hysteria 15, 37, 42, 45

I

imagination 19, 28immune deficiency 11, 31immune stimulant 8, 11, 18, 19, 24, 27, 30, 31, 36, 38, 45, 46, 50, 51, 53, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67impetigo 28, 52impotence 16, 18, 29, 52, 57, 63indecision 8, 10, 17, 38, 52, 58, 59, 60infections

digestive tract 19ear 14, 15, 61fungal 13, 18, 21, 25, 27, 28, 34, 36, 44, 50, 51, 52, 63, 64genital 13intestinal 18respiratory 13, 16, 18, 19, 37, 46, 54, 61skin 9, 14, 23, 28, 40, 50, 54, 57, 60, 63urinary 8, 13, 16, 18, 33, 37, 64, 65, 66

inflammation 14, 15, 17, 35, 36, 37, 53, 64, 66influenza 10, 19, 29, 31, 35, 36, 37, 53, 64, 66inner peace 11, 15, 18, 20, 22, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 57, 63insecticide 20, 21, 23, 26, 35, 37, 39, 43, 52insecurity 25, 28, 35, 36, 37, 51, 63, 68insomnia 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 19, 27, 29, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 56, 57, 61, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68inspiration 11, 17, 18, 27, 30, 32, 34, 41, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64introversion 16, 54intuition 17, 25, 27, 28, 32, 34invigoration 12, 16, 38, 52irrationality 10, 13, 23, 24, 28, 38, 54irritability 14, 15, 19, 25, 27, 28, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 50, 67irritable bowel 25, 37isolation 20, 33itching 21, 37

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J

jealousy 20, 32, 51, 57, 68jet lag 29, 30, 39, 61joy 9, 19, 30, 32, 38, 45, 49, 54, 68

L

laryngitis 10, 23, 27, 32, 36, 53, 55, 64laxative 9, 38lethargy 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 25, 28, 32, 33, 34, 38, 42, 43, 50, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66lipolytic 22, 58, 59, 60loneliness 9, 21, 25, 29, 39, 41, 42, 63loss 9, 13, 20, 29, 33, 34, 42, 44, 66

M

measles 28, 34meditation 11, 25, 27, 33, 36, 37, 61, 63melancholy 8, 15, 17, 31, 55memory 19, 38menopause 17, 26menstrual

bleeding 20, 28disorders 20

lack of menstrual cycle 17pains 14, 15, 17, 20, 27, 33, 37, 42, 50, 57problems 15, 26, 32, 43, 63, 67mental clarity 12migraine 14, 15, 17, 19, 25, 30, 35, 36, 37, 43, 50, 53mononucleosis 11, 56moodiness 14, 25, 28, 30mood swings 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 35, 36, 37, 50, 52motivation 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 19, 26, 29, 51, 57, 61, 62mucolytic 22, 23, 24, 25, 34, 44, 58, 59, 60, 62, 66muscular stiffness 19, 42

N

nausea 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 26, 29, 30, 35, 36, 37, 43, 47, 49, 50, 53, 68negativity 22, 33, 47nervousness 11, 14, 16, 17, 19, 22, 26, 27, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 61, 62, 67nervous tension 13, 15, 27, 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 45, 50, 56, 62, 63neuralgia 11, 19, 23, 25, 28, 53nightmares 17, 37, 63

O

obsession 13, 17, 35, 36, 37, 42, 49optimism 19, 21, 23, 29, 32, 54

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over thinking 12, 15, 19, 26, 42, 44, 47, 48, 52overwork 11, 12, 25, 28, 53, 58, 59, 60, 61, 67

P

pains 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 42, 47, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 67

menstrual 14, 15, 17, 20, 27, 33, 37, 42, 50, 57muscular 10, 25, 29, 30, 33, 34, 39, 42, 47, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 67

palpitations 26, 35, 37, 41, 42, 54, 60, 68panic 17, 27, 36, 37, 45, 68parasiticide 64, 66patience 14, 20, 25, 57perseverance 25, 26, 42, 55, 62persistence 13, 52photosensitive 9, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 49PMS 9, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 28, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 42, 45, 57, 61, 62, 67positivity 8, 11, 30, 34, 43, 44, 48, 49, 64pressure 18, 20, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62, 65, 66, 68prostate, congested 8prostatic decongestion 20protection 27, 28, 31, 33, 34, 39psoriasis 9, 14, 15, 28, 34, 36, 37, 46, 50, 51, 55, 62, 65purpose 2, 8, 12, 29

R

rashes 20, 25rationality 21, 23, 24, 56refreshing 12, 38, 39, 40, 41, 58, 59, 60relaxation 14, 15, 54repellent 12, 21, 23, 52, 53repression 9, 27, 32reproductive system 57, 68resentment 8, 14, 25, 38respiratory system 11, 14restlessness 21, 27, 32, 39, 43, 44, 51revitalization 17, 43rheumatism 8, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42, 47, 50, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62, 65, 66, 67rhinopharyngitis 25rosacea 15, 20, 25, 28, 37, 38, 60rubifacient 10, 38

S

scars 25, 27, 31, 61seborrhea 9, 13, 60security 19, 28, 35, 36, 37, 67

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sedative 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 31, 32, 35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54, 56, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67, 68self-assurance 18self-doubt 29, 30, 34, 65, 66self-esteem 34, 63, 67self-expression 26selfishness 13, 49, 63self-pity 12self-worth 33, 58, 59, 60, 67sensitivity 20, 32, 63sensuality 28, 32, 52, 57, 63, 68serenity 15, 63sexual debility 10shingles 11shyness 8, 29, 35, 36, 37, 57, 68sincerity 19, 27, 33, 42sinusitis 11, 18, 22, 23, 24, 27, 31, 34, 36, 40, 42, 46, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56, 59, 60, 64, 65, 66skin problems 9, 14, 15, 27, 28, 32, 45, 48, 49, 52sores 9, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 34, 35, 36, 37, 51, 52, 54, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66sore throat 9, 17, 21, 31, 38, 39, 40, 44, 46, 50, 53, 55, 56, 62, 63, 65sorrow 20, 43, 44, 45spasms

digestive 8, 37gut 12, 29gynaecologic 68muscular 17, 37, 54, 58

spontaneity 19, 30stability 12, 13, 15, 20, 27, 28, 29, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60, 61, 67stimulant, digestive 10, 17, 26stimulation 18, 63stomachache 12, 14stomachic 12, 41, 42, 49, 50, 52, 53strains 10, 24, 29, 34, 42strength 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29, 33, 38, 43, 46, 48, 49, 50, 54, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67stress 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 66, 67, 68structure 20, 58, 59, 60sweating 20, 39, 54, 55

T

temper 14, 15, 23, 24tendinitis 8, 53tension 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 45, 50, 52, 56, 62, 63, 68tonic 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68

central nervous system 9, 17, 24, 63, 65digestive system 14, 41, 49

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lymphatic 13sexual 63, 68

toothache 10, 16, 18, 29, 62tranquility 11, 17, 27, 28, 41, 44, 47, 63tranquilizer 9, 19, 35, 37, 41, 42trust 8, 18, 20, 21, 55

U

ulcers 22, 23, 27, 33, 34, 36, 37, 44, 49understanding 14, 15, 20, 21, 25, 45, 52uplifting 11, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64, 68

V

vaginitis 21, 22, 24, 51varicose veins 20, 25, 28, 37, 38, 45, 46, 52, 63, 64vasoconstrictor 20, 53vitality 21, 23, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 53, 62vomiting 15, 47, 49vulnerability 19, 32

W

warming 10, 12, 29, 33, 34, 42, 47, 50, 58warts 16, 38, 50, 64weakness 25, 33, 38willpower 20, 29, 33wisdom 20, 27, 33, 57, 63, 67withdrawal 31, 33, 42, 49, 65, 66worry 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 27, 28, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 47, 48, 49, 52, 55, 61, 62, 63, 64wounds 9, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 37, 44, 46, 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 65, 66, 67wrinkles 17, 26, 27, 28, 38, 44, 45, 48, 49, 51, 52, 57, 60, 61, 63

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ISBN 978-961-269-489-0

In this book you will find the common name of the essential oil as well as other names it may be known as to help you with all the confusion, the ever useful Latin name and the botanical family of the oil, including the countries of origin and parts of the plant that are used. Besides the basic properties of each essential oil, explicit physical and emotional uses are included as well as cautions. For the more precise blending you will be pleased to find the note for every mentioned essential oil and description of the scent in addition to with which other essential oils it mixes well with.

I am very pleased to have gathered important information about different chemotypes and basic chemical components, followed up by an easy to use visual graph for each mentioned essential oil. Among other useful information, every essential oil described in the book has a photograph to remind us where it all began.

Melani Kova" is a practicing aromatherapist with numerous workshops and lectures behind her. She is very passionate about her work and promotes aromatherapy at every opportunity whether by writing professional columns, public lectures or introducing aromatherapy to a wider public on TV shows. She is currently working on an interactive computer program for aromatherapy.