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Essential Oil Profiles J-M
Jasmine. (Jasminum Officinale/J.grandiflorum.)
Do not use during early pregnancy
70% esters
8% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; Uplifting, balancing
and soothing
Physiological Scale; regulating, sedative
Jasmine is known as ‘the king of flowers.’ Key qualities are as follows; intoxicating, warming, uplifting,
anti-depressant, tonic, euphoric and aphrodisiac.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Dry skin, Irritation,
Sensitive Skin, Skin rejuvenator
Muscles and joints- Spasms
and Sprains
Respiratory System- Catarrh,
Coughs, Hoarseness and Laryngitis
Nervous system- Depression,
Anxiety, Nervous Exhaustion, Stress-related conditions, melancholy, irritability, agitation
Reproductive System- Dysmenorrhea,
Frigidity, Labour Pains, Uterine Disorders
Jasmine blends well with; rose, lemon, lime, petitgrain, grapefruit, neroli,
orange, bergamot, mandarin, sandalwood, clary sage, lemongrass, cedarwood, coriander, patchouli, Melissa, vetiver, chamomile,
ylang ylang, lavender, rosewood, palma rosa, and geranium.
Juniper. (Juniperus communis.)
- Do
not use during pregnancy.
- 2% Sequisterpenes
- 70%
Monoterpenes
Psychological Scale; uplifting and
balancing.
Physiological Scale; stimulating and
balancing.
Juniper’s
key qualities are; aphrodisiac, restorative, purifying, protective, clearing, reviving, depurative, reviving and tonic (nerves).
Juniper is known as the oil of protection.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Acne, Dermatitis,
Eczema, hair Loss, Wounds, Oily Skin Tonic,
Circulatory System- Accumulation
of Toxins, Arteriosclerosis, Cellulite, Haemorrhoids, Obesity, Oedema
Muscles and Joints- Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatism
Immune system- Colds, Influenza,
Infections
Genitourinary system- Amenorrhea,
Cystitis, Dysmenorrhea, Leukorrhea
Nervous system- Anxiety, Lethargy,
Nervous tension, Stress-related conditions,
Juniper blends well with; vetiver, geranium, sandalwood, rosemary,
cedarwood, lavender, cypress, clary sage, coriander, pine, eucalyptus, frankincense, neroli, petitgrain, orange, lime, lemon,
mandarin, bergamot, marjoram and grapefruit.
Lavender
( Lavandula angustifolia/officinalis.)
43% Esters
2% Sequisterpenes
6% Oxides
37% Monoterpenes.
Psychological Scale; balancing and
soothing
Physiological Scale; regulating.
Lavender’s
key qualities are; soothing, purifying, sedative, cleansing, anti-depressant, appeasing, relaxing, cephalic, balancing and
restorative.
Medicinal uses-
Skin care- Abscesses, Acne,
Allergies, Boils, Bruises, Burns, Dermatitis, Eczema, Head Lice, Inflammation, Insect Bites and Stings, Psoriasis, Pruritus,
Ringworm, Regenerator of Skin, Scabies, Spots, Sunburn, Tinea, Ulcers, Wounds, Varicose Ulcers Relieves toothache and earache
in children.
Circulatory system- Oedema,
Poor Capillary Circulation, Heart Regulator-Palpitations, Tachycardia and Arrhythmia.
Muscles and Joints- Lumbago,
Rheumatism, Sprains, Muscular Cramps
Respiratory System- Asthma,
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Halitosis, Influenza, Throat Infections, Whooping Cough
Immune System-
Digestive System- Colic, Dyspepsia,
Flatulence
Reproductive and Endocrine Systems- Hormonal
Imbalances stemming from stress, PMS, Menstrual Cramps, Pruritus, Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Dysmenorrhea
Genitourinary system- Cystitis,
Dysmenorrhea, Leukorrhea
Nervous System- Agitation, Anxiety, Depression, Headaches and Migraines,
Hypertension, Insomnia, Nervousness, Nervous Tension, Stress
Lavender blends well with most oils, rose, orange, valerian,
lemon, lime, neroli, bergamot, petitgrain, mandarin, grapefruit, cedarwood, rosemary, lemongrass, peppermint, marjoram, chamomile,
clove, patchouli, vetiver, clary sage, pine, cedarwood, Melissa, geranium, jasmine, ylang ylang, frankincense, sandalwood,
black pepper, neroli, palma rosa, thyme, cypress and eucalyptus.
Lemongrass
(Cymbopogen citratus.)
74% Aldehydes
3% Monoterpenes
10% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; balancing, uplifting
and soothing.
Physiological Scale; sedative.
The key
qualities of lemongrass are; refreshing, stimulating, soothing and active.
Medicinal uses-
Skin care- Acne, Excessive
Perspiration, Insect Repellent, Enlarged and Open Pores, Pediculosis, Scabies, Tinea, and Tissue Toner
Circulatory system- Poor Circulation,
Slack Tissue
Muscles and Joints- Muscle
Pain and Poor Muscular Tone
Digestive System- Colitis,
Indigestion, Gastroenteritis
Immune System- Fevers and
Infectious Diseases
Nervous System- Nervous Exhaustion,
Headaches, Lethargy, Depression, Stress Related Conditions,
Lemongrass blends well with; bergamot, lime, angelica root,
orange, mandarin, petitgrain, neroli, grapefruit, geranium, Melissa, frankincense, basil, palma rosa, clove, ginger, eucalyptus,
cardamom, coriander, patchouli, rosemary, myrrh, lavender, vetiver, clary sage, lemon and jasmine.
Lemon.
( Citrus limon/limomum.)
- Use in moderation topically. Do not use if you suffer from high blood
pressure.
80% Monoterpenes
Psychological Scale; uplifting, balancing
and soothing.
Physiological Scale; stimulating and
regulating.
Lemon’s key qualities are; refreshing, soothing, mental
stimulant, strengthening, cephalic, purifying and reviving.
Medicinal uses-
Skin care- Acne, Brittle Nails, Abscesses and Boils, Chilblains, Corns, Oily Skin, Herpes,
Insect Bites, Ulcers, Pimples, Mouth Ulcers, Warts
Circulation- Cellulite, High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Poor Circulation, Varicose Veins (Tones
the Lymphatic System)
Muscles and Joints- Arthritis
Respiratory System- Asthma, Bronchitis and Catarrh
Digestive system- Dyspepsia, (Tones the digestive system)
Immune system- Throat Infections, Colds, Influenza, Fever, Infections
Nervous System- Depression, Relieves Stress
Lemon
blends well with; lavender, angelica root, grapefruit, orange, lime, petitgrain, bergamot, basil, ylang ylang, Melissa, geranium,
fennel, eucalyptus, peppermint, juniper, chamomile, lemongrass, sandalwood, cedarwood, clary sage, myrrh, neroli, pine, rose,
jasmine, ginger, rosewood, rosemary, palma rosa, thyme, cypress and frankincense.
Mandarin
Citrus reticulata/ C.nobilis
89% Monoterpenes
Psychological Scale;
uplifting and balancing
Physiological Scale;
stimulating and regulating
The key qualities of mandarin are; warming,
uplifting, comforting and soothing.
Medicinal
Uses-
Skin care- Acne,
Oily Skin, Pimples, Scars, Stretch marks, toning to the skin
Hair care- Greasy
Hair-overactive sebaceous glands
Circulatory system- Fluid Retention
Digestive system- Dyspepsia, Hiccoughs, Stomach Soother
Nervous system- Insomnia, Nervous tension, Restlessness
Mandarin blends well with; orange, valerian, angelica root,
grapefruit, petitgrain, lemon, bergamot, lime, lemongrass, neroli, lavender, cinnamon, clove, coriander, patchouli, melissa,
sandalwood, frankincense, black pepper, basil, cedarwood, rosewood, jasmine, clary sage, geranium, rose, vetiver, ylang ylang
and chamomile.
Marjoram.
(Origanum majorana/Marjorana hortensis.)
- Avoid use if you have low blood pressure or if pregnant.
2.4% Sequisterpenes
30% Monoterpenes
52% Alcohols.
Psychological Scale; balancing and
soothing.
Physiological Scale; regulating and
sedative.
Marjoram’s key qualities are; anaphrodisiac, warming
and comforting, stupefying in large doses, cephalic, sedative, Nervine and restorative.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Bruises, Chilblains, Ticks and Wounds
Circulatory System- High Blood Pressure-Vasodilator,
Stimulates blood circulation
Muscles and Joints- Arthritis, Lumbago, Muscular Aches and Stiffness, Neuralgia, Osteoarthritis, Sprains and Strains, Rheumatism
Respiratory System- Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs and Colds, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough
Digestive system- Abdominal Distension, Colic,
Constipation, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Indigestion, Intestinal Cramps, Anorexia and Bulimia- gastric stimulant
Reproductive system- Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Leukorrhea, PMS
Nervous system- Anxiety, Agitation, Claustrophobia,
Headache, Hypertension, Insomnia, Calms Epileptic Fits- children and adolescents,
Irritability, Migraine, Nervous Tension, Panic Attacks, Stress,
Restlessness, Nerve Tonic and general rebalancer
Marjoram blends well with; lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, rosemary, chamomile,
bergamot, cypress, pine, thyme, peppermint and juniper.
Melissa/Lemon Balm ( Melissa officinalis)
- Avoid
use in pregnancy. Skin irritant, use in low dilutions. Narcotic in large doses.
Up to 6% Esters
Up to 92% Aldehydes
Up to 9% Ketones
Up to 10% Sequisterpenes
Up to 9% Acids
Up to 3% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; balancing, uplifting
and soothing
Physiological Scale; sedating
Melissa’s main key qualities are; soothing, anti-depressant, calming, protecting, regulating, uplifting, revitalizing,
appeasing, heart tonic, comforting, strengthening and sedative.
Medicinal
Uses-
Skin care- Allergies, Eczema,
Insect Bites, Insect Repellent
Circulatory System- Hypertension,
Heart Tonic
Respiratory System- Asthma,
Bronchitis, Chronic Coughs
Digestive System- Abdominal
Distension, Colic, Indigestion, Flatulence,
Gastric Spasms, Nausea, Stomach Cramps
Reproductive System- Menstrual
Problems
Nervous System- Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Melancholy, Migraine, Nervous Disorders, Nerve Tonic, Nervous Tension, Shock, Vertigo
Melissa blends well with; lavender, bergamot, grapefruit,
geranium, jasmine, ylang ylang, neroli, lemongrass, orange, mandarin, lemon, lime and petitgrain.
Myrrh.(Commiphora myrrha.)
Up to 32% Sequisterpenes
Up to 43% Alcohols
NOT TO BE
USED IN PREGNANCY
Psychological Scale; Uplifting,
balancing and soothing
Physiological Scale;
Stimulating, regulating
Myrrh is known as the oil of mystery and antiquity.
The key qualities myrrh exhibits are; revitalizing, purifying, sedative to the nervous system, and a restorative.
Medicinal Aspects-
Skin care- Chapped Skin, Cracked Skin, Eczema, Ringworm, Wounds, Wrinkles
Oral care- Gum infections, Mouth Ulcers, Sore Throats, Loss of Voice
Circulatory system- Haemorrhoids
Muscles and Joints- Arthritis
Respiratory system- Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Colds and Coughs,
Digestive system- Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Lack of Appetite
Reproductive &Genitourinary
system- Amenorrhea, Leukorrhea, Pruritus, Thrush
Myrrh blends well with; frankincense, cypress, patchouli, sandalwood, juniper, lavender, thyme, peppermint, lemongrass,
geranium, pine and mandarin
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