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Essential Oil Profiles N - R
Neroli. (Citrus Aurantium.)
13% esters
29% Monoterpenes
Up to 40% Alcohols.
Psychological Scale; uplifting, balancing
and soothing.
Physiological Scale; regulating, sedative.
Neroli’s key qualities are; aphrodisiac, antidepressant,
hypnotic, uplifting, sedative, restorative, soothing and tonic.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care-Ageing Skin, Broken capillaries, Scars, Stretchmarks, Thread Veins, Toning to the Skin, Sensitive Skin, Wrinkles
Hair care- Dry and Damaged Hair
Circulatory System- Heart Palpitations, Poor Circulation
Digestive System- Chronic Diarrhoea, Colic, Flatulence, Intestinal Spasms, Nervous Dyspepsia
Reproductive System- PMS
Nervous system- Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Nervous tension, Shock, Stress related conditions, Emotional problems
Neroli blends well with most oils, particularly
jasmine, orange, lemon, lime, petitgrain, bergamot, mandarin, coriander, grapefruit, lemongrass, Melissa, angelica root ,
lavender, palma rosa, rosewood, chamomile, patchouli, clary sage, rosemary, frankincense, ylang ylang, ginger, cedarwood,
juniper, geranium, and rose
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Main constituents
Alcohols;
borneol, geraniol, linalol, terpineol
Phenols;
eugenol, myristicin, safrol
Terpenes;
camphene, dipentene, pinene
Medicinal Uses-
Circulatory System- Poor circulation
Muscles and Joints- Arthritis, Gout, Muscular
Aches, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid Neuralgia
Digestive System- Abdominal Distension, Diarrhoea, Flatulence,
Gastralgia, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Slow Digestion,
Immune System- Bacterial Infections
Nervous system- Debility, Fatigue, Frigidity,
Impotence, Migraines, Neuralgia, Nervous Fatigue
Orange. ( Citrus sinesis/aurantium.)
3% Esters
Up to 39% Aldehydes
5% ketones
Up to 95% Monoterpenes
Up to 15% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; balancing, soothing
and uplifting
Physiological Scale; stimulating and
regulating.
Orange’s key qualities are; tonic to the nervous system, comforting, refreshing, sedative, soothing, warming and
uplifting.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Dull and oily skins, Premature Ageing
Oral care- Mouth Ulcers
Circulatory system- Palpitations, Water Retention
Respiratory system- Bronchitis, Chills, Colds, Influenza
Digestive system- Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Spasms, Tonic to the Digestive System
Immune system- Fevers, Immune Deficiency
Nervous system- Anxiety, Insomnia, Lethargy, Nervous tension, Post-Natal Depression,
Stress
Orange blends well with; rose, bergamot,
coriander, grapefruit, lavender, lemongrass, lime, petitgrain, neroli, mandarin, Melissa, cinnamon, angelica root, lemon,
clove, neroli, myrrh, cedarwood, patchouli, frankincense, black pepper, jasmine, clary sage, juniper, geranium, ginger, rosewood,
palma rosa, cypress and sandalwood
Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli)
Main constituents
Alcohol; patchoulol
Aldehydes; benzoic, cinnamic
Phenol; eugenol
Sequisterpenes; cadinene, patchoulene
Medicinal
Uses-
Skin care- Acne, Cracked and Chapped Skin, Dermatitis, Enlarged Pores, Fungal Infections, Impetigo, Sagging Skin, Sores, Tinea,
Oily Skin, Wounds, Wrinkles
Hair care- Dandruff, Oily Hair
Circulatory System- Fluid Retention
Digestive system- Diarrhoea, Constipation
Nervous system-
Anxiety, Apathy, Depression, Frigidity, Impotence, Nervous Exhaustion,
Stress,
Patchouli blends well with; vetiver, valerian, clary sage, angelica root, sandalwood, frankincense, cedar wood,
lemongrass, myrrh, geranium, clove, bergamot, neroli, lavender, ylang ylang, jasmine, orange, ginger, rosewood, pine, palma
rosa, peppermint and rose
Palma Rosa. (Cymbopogon martini var.martinii.)
10% Esters
2% Sequisterpenes
83% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; uplifting and
balancing.
Physiological Scale; stimulating.
Palma Rosa’s main key qualities are;
refreshing, comforting and balancing. Palma Rosa acts on the nervous system to treat nervous exhaustion and stress related
conditions.
Palma rosa blends well with; ylang ylang,
cedarwood, lavender jasmine, geranium, rose, rosewood, cypress, sandalwood, cedarwood, orange, lemon, petitgrain, lemongrass,
lime, neroli, mandarin, grapefruit, chamomile, basil, coriander, patchouli, bergamot and fennel.
Parsley
Medicinal Uses-
Eye care- Conjunctivitis
Oral care- Bad Breath
Skin care- Freckles, Hives
Circulatory system- Anaemia, Accumulation of Toxins, Broken Blood Vessels, Cellulite, Haemorrhoids, High Blood Pressure, Oedema
Muscles and Joints- Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Toning to the Muscles
Digestive System- Colic, Constipation, Flatulence, Indigestion,
Reproductive System- Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Labour Aid, Engorged Breasts
Urinary System- Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infections, Kidney Stones
Immune system- Allergies and Hay Fever,
Fevers
Peppermint.
( Mentha x Piperita.)
Up to 40% Ketones
6% Monoterpenes
Up to 48% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; uplifting
Physiological Scale; stimulating and
regulating
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care; Acne, Blackheads, Dermatitis, Insect Repellent, Ringworm, Scabies, Shingles
Dental care; Halitosis, Toothache
Circulatory system; Low Blood Pressure, Palpitations, Neuralgia, Paralysis
Respiratory system; Asthma, Bronchitis, Sinusitis,
Muscles and Joints; Aching Feet, Muscular Pain
Digestive system; Colic, Constipation, Cramps, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Food Poisoning, Indigestion, Morning Sickness,
Nausea, IBS, Oxyures, Sluggish Digestion, Travel Sickness,
Reproductive & Genito-urinary
Systems; Amenorrhea (small doses), Cystitis, Uterine Tonic
Immune system; Colds, Convalescence, Influenza, Fevers
Nervous system; Fainting, Headaches and Migraines, Lethargy, Mental
Fatigue, Nervous Stress, Nerve Tonic, Vertigo
Peppermint blends well with; rosemary,
bergamot, lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, marjoram, cedarwood, rose, sandalwood, geranium, thyme and patchouli.
Petitgrain. (Citrus aurantium var.amara.)
75% Esters
Up to 40% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; uplifting, balancing
and soothing.
Physiological Scale; regulating and
sedative.
Petitgrain’s key qualities are; calming
and refreshing. Petitgrain works on the nervous system to treat; convalescence, stress related conditions, insomnia and nervous
exhaustion.
Petitgrain blends well with; rosemary, valerian,
angelica root, clove, lavender, palma rosa, geranium, jasmine,
clary sage, neroli, orange, lemon, lime, lemongrass, eucalyptus, melissa, sandalwood, juniper, rosewood, basil, bergamot,
cypress and ylang ylang
Pine-Scotch.
(Pinus sylvestris.)
27% Esters
2% Sequisterpenes
Up to 61% Monoterpenes
3% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; uplifting, balancing
and soothing.
Physiological Scale; stimulating.
Pine’s key qualities are; strengthening,
mentally soothing, stimulant to the nervous system, reviving, restorative, cleansing, and refreshing.
Medicinal
Uses-
Skin care- Cuts, Lice, Excessive Perspiration, Insect Repellent, Scabies, Sores
Circulatory system- Neuralgia, Poor Circulation
Muscles & Joints- Arthritis, Gout, Muscular Aches and Pains, Rheumatism
Digestive system- Colic, Stomach Cramps
Respiratory system- Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Chest Infections, Colds, Coughs, Influenza, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Sore Throat
Urinary system- Cystitis, Prostatitis, Urinary Infections
Nervous system- Fatigue, Nervous Exhaustion, Stress
Pine blends well with; valerian, cedarwood,
marjoram, rosemary, eucalyptus, tea tree, sage, juniper, coriander, lavender, lemon, cypress, frankincense, patchouli, clary
sage, bergamot, thyme and ylang ylang.
Rose (Rosa
centifolia/R.gallica/R.damascena)
Up to 38% Aldehydes
Up to 93% Alcohols
3% Phenols
Psychological Scale; balancing and
soothing
Physiological Scale; regulating and
sedating
Rose is known as the ‘Queen of all
Flowers’, and also as the ‘Queen of Hearts.’ Rose’s key qualities are; aphrodisiac, sedative, soothing,
anti-depressant, uplifting, comforting and regulating.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Calluses, Cell Degeneration, Dermatitis, Dry skin, Eczema, Herpes, Inflammation, Mature Skin, Sagging Skin, Sensitive
Skin, Thread Veins, and Wrinkles
Circulatory system- High Blood Pressure, Palpitations, Poor Circulation,
Toxic Build Up
Respiratory system-Asthma, Coughs, Hay Fever, Sore Throat
Digestive system- Cholecystitis, Diarrhoea, Liver Congestion, Nausea
Reproductive system- Irregular & Scanty Menstrual Cycles, Hormonal Imbalances, Infertility, Leukorrhea, Menorrhagia, Pre-Menstrual
Tension, Uterine Disorders
Nervous system- Agitation, Depression, Impotence, Insomnia, Frigidity, Headache, Irritability,
Low Vitality, Nervous Tension, Restlessness, Stress
Rose blends well with; jasmine, orange,
neroli, geranium, lemon, ylang ylang, bergamot, frankincense, chamomile, lavender, clary sage, patchouli, sandalwood, clove,
vetiver, cardamom and palma rosa
Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis.)
13% Ketones
69% Monoterpenes.
Psychological Scale; uplifting
Physiological Scale; stimulating
Rosemary’s key qualities are; stimulant
to the mental and nervous systems, refreshing, tonic to the nervous system, analgesic, strengthening, restorative, purifying,
reviving, and protective.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Acne, Burns,
Dermatitis, Eczema, Lice, Oily Skin, Perspiration, Scabies, Wounds
Oral care- Toothache
Hair care- Alopecia,
Dandruff, Dry/damaged hair, Greasy hair, Head Lice
Circulatory system- Arteriosclerosis,
Dizzy Spells, Fainting spells, Fluid Retention, Hypotension, Lymphatism, Palpitations, Poor Circulation, Varicose Veins
Muscles and Joints- Arthritis, Gout, Lower Back Pain, Muscular Pain, Neuralgia, Rheumatism
Respiratory system- Asthma,
Bronchitis, Ear, Nose & Throat Infections, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough
Digestive system- Colitis,
Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Hepatic Disorders, Indigestion, Jaundice, Liver & Gall Bladder Ailments, Slow Digestion
Reproductive system- Dysmenorrhea,
Leukorrhea
Immune system- Colds,
Fevers, Influenza, Infections, Convalescence
Nervous system-
Debility, Depression,
Headaches & Migraines, Hypotension, Lethargy, Mental fatigue, Nervous Exhaustion, Poor Memory, Stress, Tension,
Rosemary blends well with; frankincense,
valerian, grapefruit, petitgrain, lavender, lemongrass, basil, cedarwood, thyme, peppermint, lemon, lime, eucalyptus, neroli,
petitgrain, bergamot, clove, black pepper, juniper, marjoram, pine and sandalwood
Rosewood-Bois
de Rose. (Aniba Rosaeodora.)
70% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; uplifting &
balancing
Physiological Scale; stimulating.
The key qualities of Rosewood are; warming, comforting and pleasing. A neutral oil. Rosewood works on the nervous system
to treat; frigidity, stress related conditions, headaches, nervous tension and nausea
Rosewood blends well with; lemon, lime, orange,
lavender, petitgrain, neroli, ylang ylang, jasmine, sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, geranium, ginger, basil, bergamot, palma rosa and patchouli
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