Aromatherapy - Glossary of essential oils, Nature of oil used in Aromatherapy

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Glossary of Essential Aromatherapy Oils

Rose Rose
Rosa centifolia (cabbage rose, Morroccan rose)
Rosa damascena (Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose)

Origins
This is a herbaceous shrub that originated in Persia and was gradually introduced to all temperate regions. It has been a favourite of poets throughout the ages. Rosa centifolia is cultivated in Morocco, which is the greatest producer, in France, where it was established before the French Revolution, and in Italy. Rosa damascena, the deep red, fragrant damask rose, was brought to Europe during the Crusades and is cultivated chiefly in the Valley of Kazenlik in Bulgaria, in the USSR and in Turkey.

Essential oil
The oil is extracted from the flowers and is dark yellow to deep brownish colour with a warm, floral, spicy aroma. Rose oil is uplifting and is well known for its numerous healing and anti-bacterial properties.

Most common uses
  • Helps relieve premenstrual tension

  • Beneficial for the menopause

  • Good for depression and mental fatigue

  • Tones the entire system

  • Helps alleviate stress

  • Reputed to have aphrodisiac properties

  • Good for tired muscles, thread veins, acne and decongesting the tissues.
Rosemary Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Origin
A shrubby herb, rosemary was considered to be scared plant endowed with magic properties in ancient Rome and Greece. Now a days it is found in the USSR and many Mediterranean countries, including North Africa and Turkey.

Essential oil
Steam distillation of the flowers and leaves produces a colourless a pale yellow oil with a fresh, aromatic perfume.

Most common uses
  • General tonic

  • Cardiac stimulant

  • Combats rheumatism

  • Combats fluid retention and is excellent for slimmers

  • Useful in treatment of problems of the liver and the gallbladder

  • Helpful in treating intestinal upsets

  • Good for sprains and swollen ad swollen ankles

  • Improves blood circulation

  • Good for some skin conditions, such as burns and insect bites

  • Induces and regulates periods

  • Has antiseptic action on respiratory tract
Used in excess
If used in too high a dosage can provoke epilepsy and convulsions in prone subjects.
Bay
Bergamot
Black Pepper
Cajuput
Camomile
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Pelargonium-
Jasmine
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Marjoram
Myrrh
Neroli
Niaouli
Olibanum
Orange
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pine
Rose
Rosemary
Sage
Sandal Wood
Styrax
Tangerine
Thyme
Vertivert
Violet Leaves
Ylang Ylang
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