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Glossary of Essential Aromatherapy Oils

Sage (Salvia offinalis)

Origins
Sage was a sacred herb in olden times. It grows practically anywhere, especially in Mediterranean countries.

Essential oil
Steam distillation of flowers and leaves produces a colourless to pale yellow oil with a strongly herbaceous smell.

Most common uses

Good diuretic and useful when slimming

Helps in rheumatic conditions and good for aches and pains

General stimulant and regulator of nervous system

Purifies the blood

Alleviates low blood pressure

Regulates menstrual flow

Good for digestive problems

Beneficial n menopause

Recommended in cases of thrush

Helps treat bleeding gums

Helps several skin conditions, such as eczema, alopecia and ulcers

Used in excess
Can over stimulate the nervous system and can cause epileptic fits in prone subjects; use with care.

Sandal Wood

Sandal Wood (Santalum album)

Origins
A small found in India, this is much used in powder form by Hindus in temples and for funeral rites. It is also used for furniture making for its solidity and its resistance to attack by insects.

Essential oil
The tree must be atleast 30 years old, when steam distillation of the wood will yield a thick, pale to dark yellow oil with a subtle, very comforting perfume. It is a useful and gentle essential oil.

Most common uses

Has a strong antiseptic effect on the urinary tract, and is therefore particularly good for cystitis

Good for fluid retention

Good for certain skin conditions, such as eczema, abscess and sores.


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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