Glossary of Essential Aromatherapy Oils

Origins
Lavender is a shrubby plant found on the coast of the Mediterranean especially the south France Italy Corsica and Yugoslavia.

Essential oil
Steam distillation of the whole plant produce a clear to pale yellow oil with a strong aroma .It is a powerful energizing tonic that generally produces a state of wellbeing.

Most common uses

• Regulates the nervous system.


• Good for aches pains and rheumatic conditions.


• Help in instance of palpitation faintness giddiness.


• Counteracts stress and relieves fatigue and depression.


• Highly antiseptic it combats many types of infection which may be pulmonary (cough and colds) digestive (stomach upsets) or urinary (cystitis).


• Regulates high blood pressure.


• Helps in allergic conditions.


• Can help number of skin problem, including burns insect bites, scabies alopecia eczema and acne.


• Regulates scanty periods.

Used in excess
Can over stimulate the nervous system.

Lemon (Citrus limonum)

Origins
The lemon is a small tree cultivated in California, Florida, Israel and Mediterranean countries.

Essential oil
This extracted by expression of the peels, which used to be done by hand but is now done mechanically. The pale yellow citrus oil quickly turns cloudy when exposed to sunlight, and has sharp, refreshing fragrance. Its is an important essential oil because of its many properties.

Most common uses

• Highly antiseptic and good for all kinds of infection.
  
• Fortifies the nervous system.
  
• Cardiac stimulant.
  
• Lowers blood pressure.
  
• Good for gallstones.
  
• Helpful when suffering from ulcers.
  
• Diuretic.
  
• Purifies the liver.
  
• Good for rheumatic conditions.


• Wards off anemia.


• Excellent for colds, influenza, sore throats, sinusitis and earache.


• Useful in intestinal infections, such as diarrhea.


• Useful when slimming.


• Good for hand and nail care.


• Good for gum diseases, such as gingivitis.


• Good for several skin conditions, including warts, freckles, wounds and chilblains.


• Insect repellent.