THERAPUTIC OILS

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THERAPUTIC OILSInformation taken from a Holistic/Naturopathic Medicine WebsiteOil: BasilOrigin: EgyptBenefits: Stimulating, uplifting, refreshing. Improves memory,creativity, concentration. Decreases confusion, indecision,

depression, fear, mental stress, fatigue, headache, nausea. Good forinsect bites. Avoid use during pregnancy.Oil: BergamotOrigin: ItalyBenefits: Relaxing, refreshing, uplifting, cooling, sinusitis. Use

for allergies, acne, psoriasis, flatulence. Used to allay anxiety; isan anti-depressant. Is used to flavor Earl Grey Tea. Substitute forRose oil. Avoid exposing skin to direct sunlight soon after using

this oil.Oil: Black PepperOrigin: IndiaBenefits: Warming, energizing, stimulates both body and mind.Increase appetite and relieve pain of arthritis; reduces fever,stimulates skin circulation.

Oil: ChamomileOrigin: FranceBenefits: Relaxing, relieves pain, increases awareness. Soothessunburn. Decreases anxiety, nervous tension, depression, anger,irritability. Reduces earache, toothache and headaches. Safe oil for

children. Helps prevent stretch marks. Could neutralize homeopathicmedicines.Oil: CinnamonOrigin: Sri LankaBenefits: Antiseptic, warming, stimulating, aphrodisiac. Relievespain, cold and flu, PMS. Skin irritant. Always use diluted

Oil: CedarwoodOrigin: USABenefits: Balancing and antiseptic. Used as a tonic to allay anxietyand helps in meditation. Relieves arthritic conditions and reducespain. Avoid using on skin during pregnancy.

Oil: Clary SageOrigin: FranceBenefits: Euphoric, warming, calming, relaxing, aphrodisiac. Helps inhormonal imbalance. Good for PMS, anxiety, hyperactivity, hysteria,headaches and migraines. May induce psychic dreams. Can cause

drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery after use.Oil: Clove BudOrigin: MadagascarBenefits: Antiseptic, aphrodisiac. Mental and general stimulant.Relieves pain, toothache, rheumatism. Skin irritant. Always use

diluted.Oil: CypressOrigin: FranceBenefits: Anti-spasmodic, warming, diuretic, anti-cellulite. Helpswith edema, hot flushes, asthma, weight reduction, hormonalimbalance, varicose and thread veins, hemorrhoids.

Oil: EucalyptusOrigin: AustraliaBenefits: Energizing, soothing and stimulating. Helps reducerespiratory congestion, colds and fevers. Relieves pain. Kills air-borne bacteria. Cleanses and purifies. Avoid when pregnant and if

subject to epilepsy.Oil: FennelOrigin: SpainBenefits: Digestive, anti-spasmodic, stimulant. Revitalizes skincells. Detoxifies. Helps reduce weight, cellulite, water retention.Helps restore hormonal balance and relieve menstrual problems.

Oil: FrankincenseOrigin: EgyptBenefits: A calming oil, prevents anxiety before a respiratoryattack. Relieves asthma, coughs, laryngitis, colds, post nataldepression. Regenerates aging skin cells, helping decrease wrinkles.

Excellent for meditation and to increase spiritual insight. Has beenused in Rituals since Ancient Times.-- Diana Gonzalez

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