Essential Oils
The essence of volatile plant substance that the Essential Oils are derived from: flowers, leaves, fruits, barks etc. is concentrated, usually through Steam Distillation, Compression or Grinded and the pure substance carries the properties of the plant. It is wildly known of the healing properties of nature, and applying Essential Oils during Aromatherapy Massage is a direct way to receive effect from these powerful sources.
Many of the properties carried by Essential Oils are detailed below:
Analgesic ~ Pain Relief
Including: Anise, Basil, Rosewood, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Melissa, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.
Aphrodisiac ~ Enhances sexual appetite.
Including: Anise, Clary Sage, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Jasmine, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang Ylang.
Appetite ~ Increases the desire to eat.
Including: Anise, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Fennel, Ginger, Peppermint, Thyme.
Bleeding ~ Stops bleeding when applied with compress
Including: Cypress, Geranium, Lemon.
Calming ~ Reduces anxiety and stress.
Including: Anise, Basil, Rosewood, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Melissa (Lemon Balm), Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.
Cellulite ~ Firms the skin and aids the dispersal of toxins.
Including: Basil, Benzoin, Cinnamon, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Lime, Rosemary, Thyme.
Child friendly ~ The only oils totally safe to use on children under 12 (in highly diluted quantities). TLC:
Tee tree, Lavender, Chamomile.
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