| p>BLUE TANSY (Tanacetum anuum ~ Moroccan Blue | | | | I've had consistently good results blending |
| Chamomile) Wild crafted, steam distilled flowers from | | | | Helichrysum with Vetiver to relieve heart palpitations, |
| Morocco. Blue Tansy's delightful scent is warmly | | | | irregular heartbeat and panic attacks. I've heard |
| herbaceous with a complex sweetness that to me is | | | | reports that Helichrysum may help reduce the risk of |
| reminiscent of apples with a hint of spice. Most | | | | stroke. Use Helichrysum to enhance any blend for |
| people invariably love the friendly and inviting scent | | | | chronic pain relief, including Fibromyalgia, arthritis, |
| of this oil! | | | | tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. |
| Keywords: ALLERGY & PAIN RELIEVER Blue | | | | Helichrysum is a very supportive and comforting oil |
| Tansy has a high azulene content which gives it a | | | | and enhances spiritual and personal growth. Try it in a |
| deep, vivid blue color. It can stain so take care! | | | | meditation blend! Helichrysum may be beneficial for |
| Azulene gives Blue Tansy its characteristic and | | | | resolving old emotional scars that retain active |
| powerful vascular and bronchio-dialating properties | | | | memory loops buried deeply within the subconscious |
| making it a very effective natural anti-histamine and | | | | mind, as well as resolve addictions and release coping |
| anti-inflammatory. | | | | strategies that no longer serve you! |
| Blue Tansy's natural anti- inflammatory action makes | | | | Try a synergistic blend of Helichrysum with any of |
| it an exceptionally good relaxant. It soothes nervous | | | | the following aromatic oils: Atlas Cedarwood, |
| tension and calms stress and may be used alone or in | | | | Himalayan Cedarwood, German Chamomile, Clary |
| a blend for relieving muscular soreness, aches and | | | | Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Myrrh, |
| pains, sprains and strains, arthritis, rheumatism and | | | | Neroli, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Frankincense, Rose |
| sciatica. | | | | Sandalwood, Spikenard and Vetiver |
| Due to its bronchio-dilating properties Blue Tansy may | | | | LAVENDER ( Lavendula angustifolia ) - Organic, |
| be beneficial for allergy and asthma sufferers, | | | | Steam Distilled Flowers, Italian High Altitude. Highly |
| blending it with Lemongrass will enhance this effect. | | | | scented, sweet, floral, and slightly woody Lavender is |
| Its analgesic properties may also help reduce any | | | | a universal healing oil and has a beneficial and healing |
| swelling or itching associated with allergies. I've had | | | | effect on the body, mind spirit and emotions. |
| great success using Blue Tansy with clients who have | | | | Keywords: UNIVERSAL HEALER Lavender is the |
| suffered for years from chronic allergic reactions to | | | | most commonly used essential oil and the absolute |
| environmental allergens. | | | | classic oil for treating burns! During the early 20th |
| Blue Tansy is also known to relieve burns and | | | | century, French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse |
| inflamed or sun damaged skin. My friend Sylla, owner | | | | became interested in the use of essential oils for |
| of Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, used Blue | | | | their medicinal properties. While working Gattefosse |
| Tansy and Helichrysum for relieving the effects of | | | | accidentally burned his arm very badly! On reflex he |
| her radiation treatment for cancer. | | | | plunged his burned arm into large a vat of lavender |
| GERMAN CHAMOMILE (Matricaria recutita) - Certified | | | | oil. His burn healed rapidly and there was absolutely |
| Organic, Steam Distilled Flowers, both England and the | | | | NO scarring of tissue! Gattefosse is credited with |
| USA grow and distill lovely oils. German Chamomile is | | | | coining the term "aromatherapy" in his 1928 article |
| a lovely shade of deep blue - it can stain, so take | | | | supporting the use of essential oils in their whole, |
| care. Its aroma is deep, mellow, sweet and haylike. | | | | pure and unadulterated state. |
| Keywords: CALMING & ANTI-INFLAMMATORY | | | | Lavender has broad application and is especially useful |
| As an Anti-inflammatory German Chamomile is my | | | | for skin care healing, headaches, bug bites, and sore |
| first choice when treating inflamed, irritated skin! It | | | | muscles. The most well known and used essential oil |
| acts as a sedative or pain reliever, for "angry" | | | | and every home and office should keep a bottle of |
| situations and feverish conditions including, burns, | | | | Lavender handy! Distilling Lavender at high altitude |
| cuts, inflamed joints, migraine headache, teething pain, | | | | allows lower temperatures and lower pressure for |
| toothache, injuries, sprains, and swelling, as well as | | | | distillation making it possible for the volatile |
| various aches and pains, arthritis, colic, cramps and | | | | phytochemicals to come through intact in the final |
| stress related complaints. | | | | product. |
| A very relaxing and peaceful oil, German Chamomile | | | | Lavender is excellent for skin care and to promote |
| quiets the mind and body by calming emotional feeling | | | | healing. Use it for burns, rashes, acne, eczema and |
| states. German Chamomile summons sleep and is | | | | psoriasis. Apply it immediately to burns to prevent |
| excellent for insomnia. Use it to relieve tension or | | | | blistering, or scarring, as well as speed healing of |
| stress-related headaches and intestinal spasms. | | | | wounds as it stimulates cellular regeneration. Lavender |
| A revitalizing and comforting tonic German Chamomile | | | | is useful for relieving headaches, premenstrual |
| stimulates the production of red blood cells and is | | | | tension, as well as promoting restful sleep. It is |
| known to relieve aches and pains. Good results have | | | | excellent for balancing hyper emotional states such as |
| been reported for relieving distinctly feminine | | | | shock, anger, impatience and irritability and helps |
| complaints like irregular menses, premenstrual tension, | | | | dispel the negative mental states of fear & |
| or menopausal upsets, as well as cystitis, rheumatic | | | | worry. |
| type pain and loss of appetite. | | | | Try a synergistic blend of Lavender with any of the |
| A highly respected oil for over 3,000 years, German | | | | following aromatic oils: Clary Sage, Geranium, Neroli, |
| Chamomile has a long history of helping skin | | | | Petitgrain, Sandalwood & Vetiver. |
| conditions, such as dermatitis, boils, acne, rashes, | | | | PEPPERMINT ( Mentha piperita ) - Certified Organic, |
| eczema and psoriasis. It balances sebum production, | | | | Steam Distilled Leaf, England and USA have lovely |
| so is useful for helping oily, dry, as well as sensitive | | | | distillations. Peppermint is a fluid, colorless oil with a |
| skin types. German Chamomile is effective when | | | | fresh, distinctly penetrating scent. |
| used in a carrier oil and directly applied to your skin. | | | | Keywords: COOL & REFRESHING Peppermint |
| Use it in a blend for soothing inflamed skin such as | | | | acts as a regulator and has a relaxing or invigorating |
| acne or barber's rash. German Chamomile is | | | | effect depending on the circumstance for which you |
| outstanding for balancing dry, itchy flaky skin | | | | are using it. A good blood cleanser it is both antiseptic |
| conditions. Because of its benign nature Chamomile | | | | and antibacterial! |
| may be used as a remedy for diaper rash. | | | | Peppermint is well known for relieving migraine type |
| Try a synergistic blend of German Chamomile with | | | | headache, as well as headache resulting from weak |
| any of the following aromatic oils: Clary Sage, | | | | or poor digestive forces, congestion or sluggish |
| Frankincense, Geranium, Neroli, Petitgrain, | | | | circulation. It is also known to relieve nausea from |
| Sandalwood, or Vetiver. | | | | motion sickness. As well as being helpful for treating |
| EUCALYPTUS ( Eucalyptus globulus ) Certified | | | | acne, swollen gums, mouth thrush, or ulcers and |
| Organic, Steam Distilled Leaf, Corsica. A fresh, | | | | toothache. |
| powerful, and long lasting scent, Eucalyptus has a | | | | Soak your tired feet in a foot bath with a drop or |
| long standing reputation as an effective respiratory | | | | two of Peppermint (disperse oil in water by blending |
| decongestant. | | | | first with a teaspoon of honey or jojoba oil before |
| Keywords: RESPIRATORY AID Eucalyptus is known | | | | adding to your foot bath) to relieve tired, swollen |
| for its broad spectrum anti-microbial action. Its | | | | ankles and feet. |
| antiseptic, anti-infectious, antibacterial and anti viral | | | | Peppermint relieves congested sinus cavities, aids |
| properties make it a powerful remedy to consider for | | | | concentration and is good for memory retention, |
| flu, colds, sore throats, coughs, sinusitis, bronchitis, | | | | restorative for mental fatigue, use alone or in a blend |
| hay fever, and acne. | | | | when studying for an exam! Known to clears brain |
| Its bronchio-dilating action helps ease inflammation of | | | | fog when fatigued Peppermint is great for keeping |
| the nasal mucous membranes, as well as nasal | | | | alert! |
| congestion. Try it for relieving asthma, catarrh and | | | | An analgesic or pain reliever use Peppermint for |
| headaches especially when due to any sort of | | | | relieving tummy aches, or sore, achy muscles and |
| congestion. | | | | joints. May be used to ease a variety of skin |
| Eucalyptus also makes an excellent insect repellent! | | | | irritations, including Poison Oak and Poison Ivy. Add a |
| Try a synergistic blend of Eucalyptus with any of the | | | | drop or two to your favorite anti-itch lotion or |
| following aromatic oils: Basil, Atlas Cedarwood, | | | | ointment when treating insect bites and stings. Use |
| Himalayan Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, | | | | as a food flavoring in recipes that call for mint, or add |
| Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary. | | | | a drop to your favorite cooling summer drink and |
| GERANIUM ( Pelargonium roseum ) Wild Crafted, | | | | enjoy a refreshing break in your day! |
| Steam Distilled Leaf, Madagascar. A fresh, slightly | | | | Try a synergistic blend of Peppermint with any of |
| rosy scent with a fluid consistency Geranium mixes | | | | the following aromatic oils: Basil, Black Pepper, Ginger, |
| well with many oils and is known for being useful in | | | | Orange, Marjoram and Rosemary. |
| regulating physical, mental, and emotional imbalances | | | | CAUTION: Peppermint cools by constricting your |
| and extremes. | | | | blood capillaries therefore please use in extremely |
| Keywords: HORMONAL BALANCE Geranium's | | | | weak dilutions. Peppermint Oil may aggravate GERD |
| strength lies in its ability to regenerate tissue and | | | | (gastro esophageal reflux disease), a type of heart |
| nerves, and assist in balancing hormonal problems for | | | | burn. |
| both men and women. Definitely a first-aid oil every | | | | TEA TREE ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) - Wild Crafted, |
| woman should have on hand. Women have used | | | | Steam Distilled Leaf, Australia. Strongly assertive |
| Geranium successfully for years to relieve | | | | disinfectant Tea Tree has a strongly assertive |
| premenstrual conditions and to smoothly navigate the | | | | medicinal and antiseptic smell with an undisputed |
| menopausal period. Its tonifying action helps relieve | | | | popular reputation as a 'cure all.' It has powerful anti |
| nervous emotional conditions like anxiety, confusion, | | | | fungal, anti viral, and antibacterial properties. |
| depression, lethargy, energy swings and tearfulness. | | | | Keywords: ANTISEPTIC & ANTIFUNGAL First |
| Geranium has been effectively used to treat an | | | | suggestion for athlete's foot, nail viruses, and fungal |
| assortment of symptoms, including overcoming | | | | infections. Use in anti acne remedies, as well as to |
| addiction, labor and childbirth, enhancing circulation, | | | | combat flu and other viral infections. Helpful for |
| relieving congestion, detoxification, constipation, fluid | | | | balancing skin conditions like acne, alone or in a blend. |
| retention, indigestion, hormonal imbalances and | | | | Tea Tree is also an immune stimulant, a |
| menopausal difficulties. Geranium is excellent for skin | | | | decongestant and an analgesic or pain reliever. |
| care and will balance too oily, dry or combination skin | | | | In the 1700's Captain James Cook and his mates |
| types. | | | | when arriving in Australia in the wanted a refreshing |
| Note: Effective research and clinical evaluation has | | | | herbal tea to drink. They chose the fragrant leaves |
| been done on Geranium in Germany. Clinical results | | | | of a tree. The tree has been called Tea Tree ever |
| were found for alcohol geraniol which is in Geranium. | | | | since. |
| The properties and effects discovered by these | | | | French physician Paul Belaiche in 1985 studied Tree |
| studies show successful treatment for autonomic | | | | Tree's healing abilities for Candida albicans, a vaginal |
| nervous system imbalances which stimulates | | | | yeast infection. In most cases this infection can be |
| hormonal production and response. Autonomic | | | | treated effectively without the side effects common |
| nervous system balance is the essential KEY for a | | | | with conventional treatments. Research has proven it |
| healthy body, mind and emotions. | | | | useful for another vaginal infection, trichomoniasis. In |
| "Vegetative dystony" is the term used to describe | | | | 1962 an American study of 130 women treated using |
| autonomic nervous system imbalance and its | | | | it recovered from this infection. |
| accompanying symptoms. Manifestations of | | | | Try a synergistic blend of Tea Tree with any of the |
| autonomic nervous system imbalance include common | | | | following aromatic oils: Black Pepper, Atlas |
| symptoms of headache, hot flashes, irregular | | | | Cedarwood, Himalayan Cedarwood, Ginger, Lavender, |
| heartbeat, nervousness, depression and anxiety. | | | | Lemon, Myrrh, Thyme and Rosemary. |
| According to Dr. Andrew Weil medical vocabulary for | | | | VETIVER ( vetiveria zizanoides ) - Wild Crafted, |
| imbalances of the autonomic nervous system | | | | Hydro diffused Root, Haiti. Rich and sweet, honey |
| practically do not exist in North American medicine. | | | | textured oil that's wonderfully grounding. Ideal for use |
| However both Germany and Japan, two modern day | | | | alone! |
| industrial giants, acknowledge this condition and use | | | | Keywords: GROUNDING, REASSURING A sweetly |
| the term "vegetative dystony." | | | | grounding and reassuring oil, a heart bottom note I |
| Our modern day lifestyle promotes our living in a | | | | can rely on to instantly relieve anxiety and panic. May |
| chronic condition of stress and subject to an | | | | use as a mild sedative to aid sleep. The Wild Crafted |
| increasing array of environmental toxins. These two | | | | hydro diffused Vetiver is an excellent example of |
| conditions are cited as primary causes for autonomic | | | | how this oil should smell. It is a light and lovely oil and |
| nervous system imbalances and resulting hormonal | | | | keep I keep it close at hand, using it frequently in my |
| disturbances. | | | | aromatherapy practice. Clients readily open to its |
| Try a synergistic blend of Geranium with any of the | | | | grounding, reassuring scent! |
| following aromatic oils: German Chamomile, Clary | | | | Vetiver's nature is restorative and revitalizing. It lends |
| Sage, Frankincense, Lavender, Rose and Sandalwood. | | | | comfort and support in any situation. Vetiver has a |
| CAUTION: Geranium can lower blood sugar and | | | | balancing effect of the mind and body and stimulates |
| should be avoided in cases of hypoglycemia. | | | | the production of red blood cells to relieve muscle |
| HELICHRYSUM ( Helichrysum italicum ) - Italian | | | | and joint aches and pains. I've had great success |
| Everlasting, Immortelle Certified Organic, Steam | | | | using Vetiver blended with Helichrysum for resolving |
| Distilled Blossoms, Corsica. Its highly regenerative | | | | Heart Palpitations or Rapid Heart syndrome! It is also |
| nature is both warm and fragrant with a slight | | | | an excellent hair, skin and scalp reconditioner as it |
| honey-like fragrance. | | | | regulates and balances sebum production. |
| Keywords: DEEP HEALING & REGENERATION | | | | Try a synergistic blend of Vetiver with any of the |
| Helichrysum is highly regenerative and one of the | | | | following aromatic oils: Neroli, Petitgrain, or Orange. |
| strongest of all the anti-inflammatory essential oils | | | | Vetiver works well as a stand alone, yet blends well |
| known. A sacred and gentle healing oil use | | | | with a variety of oils. Use it whenever you need to |
| Helichrysum for tissue repair and healing. | | | | anchor a blend, or need a low base note to help your |
| Helichrysum affects all levels of your being - body, | | | | formula sing! |
| mind, and spirit and emotions. Its capacity for healing | | | | Please note: There are many cheap, synthetic copies |
| damaged tissues comes from its ability to actively | | | | of aromatic oils, but these are not recommended for |
| remove cellular debris from areas of bruising and | | | | therapeutic use. For best results purchase the highest |
| injury which are then reabsorbed into your blood, | | | | quality oils you can possibly find. Use organic, or |
| resulting in removal of discoloration and less pressure | | | | ethically wild crafted oils whenever possible. |
| on nerves with subsequent pain relief. | | | | Aromatherapy is a gentle and noninvasive |
| Through enhancing circulation of your blood, lymph | | | | complementary and alternative health care system |
| and nerve supply Helichrysum acts to aid mending of | | | | used for balancing and synchronizing your body, mind, |
| broken bones and support healthy skin and tissue. | | | | spirit and emotions to enhance your health. Please |
| Use it to fade old scars and adhesions and heal skin | | | | consult with your physician regarding your health |
| tissue. | | | | concerns. |