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

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Glossary of Essential Aromatherapy Oils

Jasmine Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)

Origins
Jasmine is cultivated in many parts of the world including Iran India France Corsica Egypt Italy Lebanon China and Morocco.

Essential oil
The oil which is extracted from the flowers is rich ruby colours with warm floral perfumes.

Most common uses
  • Has an up lifting effect on mood and is generally warming.

  • Calming to the nervous system.
Juniper Juniper (Junpiperus communis)

Origins
Juniper is a small bush found in many parts of the world in many parts of world including central and southern Europe North America and Canada.

Essential oil
Steam distillation of ripe dried fruits and leaves produce a fluid pale yellow oil with a woody smell similar to that of pine needles.

Most common uses
  • Good for digestive problem and stimulates appetite.

  • Strong antiseptic for the urinary tract with powerful diuretic properties and can help clear cystitis though it should never be used in cases of kidney inflammation.

  • Helpful in diabetes.

  • Good for painful menstruation.

  • Stimulating and uplifting -particularly helpful in cases of weakness.

  • Good for aching limbs and rheumatism.

  • Reinforce the immune system.

  • Excellent for massaging weak muscles.

  • Good for paralytic condition.

  • Good for several skin condition including eczema acne and psoriasis.

  • Good for healing suppurating wounds.
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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