Aromatherapy/ Essential Oil...
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Does anyone know the different essential oil's functional characteristics?
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lav is supposed to make u feel relaxed
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im using Citronelle, says to clear nasal congestion, alleviates insomnia, snoring problem, migraine n tesion.
Eucalyptus is famous for sensitive nose problems, helps cold n flu...
Lavender, induces sleep, eases agitation and soothing sentiments,,,
wat else??
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Yah, heard that you should apply on your heels just before you sleep to get a good night's sleep.Originally posted by shinta:lav is supposed to make u feel relaxed
Never tried it though.
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ya n normally lavender got nice smell tooOriginally posted by shinta:lav is supposed to make u feel relaxed
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Some others that I've found from here :http://www.grampasgarden.com/products_essential_oils.asp
Essential Oils with Medicinal Properties
Clary Sage: Anxiety, menstruation, menopause, childbirth aid, headaches, digestion, asthma, hair care
Eucalyptus: Infectious diseases, asthma, bronchitis, arthritis, headache, athletes foot, disinfectant, muscle pain and strain, insect repellent, invigorating
Geranium: Depression, menopause, pms, anxiety, skin disorders, cuts, cellulites, eczema, uplifting
Lavender: The universal oil - Calming nervous tension, insomnia, pms, headaches, wound and skin care, athletes foot, arthritis, asthma
Lemongrass: Lymph drainage, antiseptic, infectious diseases, insect bites/ repellent, disinfectant, Stimulates digestion and circulation
Orange (sweet): Depression, nervous tension, insomnia, over-sensitivity, digestive disorders, anti-inflammatory, dermatitis, bronchitis
Patchouli: Chapped/cracked skin, hair care, athletes foot, insect repellent, aphrodisiac
Peppermint: Headaches, muscle stiffness, infectious diseases, fever, lymph drainage, asthma, Arthritis, insect bites, toothache, stimulates metabolism, car sickness
Rose: Heart soother, menopause, headaches, allergies, eczema or aged skin, impotence, aphrodisiac
Ylang ylang: Anxiety, nervous tension, lowers blood pressure, insomnia, stimulates hair growth, impotence, aphrodisiac -
Em... It helps to relax.. And something as well
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some other popular ones:-
Rosemary Is a stimulating, astringent and antiseptic oil that is excellent for the skin. It has a refreshing, invigorating odor that is said to aid in depression and add an uplifting quality to the soap product.
Sage Has a fresh, stimulating, and camphorlike aroma. The oil has cleansing, astringent and invigorating properties and is used in acne and infected-skin preparations.
Sandalwood Has an exotic, woody, sweet aroma. It can be dominated by other oils, so it is important to blend it with oils that complement it. It has hydrating, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects and is one of the "power" oils in the skin care soap products.
Spearmint Has invigorating, cooling, antiseptic, refreshing properties that enhance any herbal preparation. This is a stimulating oil!
Teatree Has a clean, spicy, yet medicinal aroma. This oil is unusual in that it is very active against all three varieties of infectious organisms: bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is a very powerful immuno-stimulant, which makes for an exciting soap product.
ref: http://www.soap-lady.com/Essential_oil_guide.html -
tried tis b4 too... also said to be gd for PMSOriginally posted by TehJarVu:Some others that I've found from here :http://www.grampasgarden.com/products_essential_oils.asp
Essential Oils with Medicinal Properties
Orange (sweet): Depression, nervous tension, insomnia, over-sensitivity, digestive disorders, anti-inflammatory, dermatitis, bronchitis -
tis is gd.. got introduction n how to use them...Originally posted by FireIce: -
yaya.. u n ur sumting.. tat one u can get Rose.Originally posted by sbst275:Em... It helps to relax.. And something as well -
i oso heard u not supposed to have direct skin contact with sandalwood oil.. dunnoe true anot.
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Some oils are very strong so you need a based oil to dilute
Most oils would loose their effectiveness in 6-9 months.
Store in cool, dark place as sunlight and heat will spoil the oil -
Men keng ar.. Lavender, Rose and 2 others can go with itOriginally posted by BabyLover:yaya.. u n ur sumting.. tat one u can get Rose. -
i tink tis one some pple use it for meditation, aids physical n spritual coordination, got calming effect.. some even use for shops or office... like shoo away dirty thingsOriginally posted by TehJarVu:some other popular ones:-
Sandalwood Has an exotic, woody, sweet aroma. It can be dominated by other oils, so it is important to blend it with oils that complement it. It has hydrating, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects and is one of the "power" oils in the skin care soap products.
ref: http://www.soap-lady.com/Essential_oil_guide.html -
some ardy dilute for u then u juz need to pour in a lamp n use...Originally posted by mistyblue:Some oils are very strong so you need a based oil to dilute
Most oils would loose their effectiveness in 6-9 months.
Store in cool, dark place as sunlight and heat will spoil the oil -
u got use ah...wat 2 others then?Originally posted by sbst275:Men keng ar.. Lavender, Rose and 2 others can go with it -
Can't remember, read from newspaper one lahOriginally posted by BabyLover:u got use ah...wat 2 others then? -
neber bother wat has wat effects lah
i jus pick those tt i think smell nice.... -
issit?Originally posted by BabyLover:i tink tis one some pple use it for meditation, aids physical n spritual coordination, got calming effect.. some even use for shops or office... like shoo away dirty things
this site includes "mystical properties" of some popular ones
http://www.mjbovo.com/AltMed/Oils.html -
Those you cannot use on body. Its meant for vapourizing. But you can use the pure ones as well. Those for skin is usually mixed into base oil - jojba/almond or smell-less moisturiser/shampoos.Originally posted by BabyLover:some ardy dilute for u then u juz need to pour in a lamp n use...
Actually I wish I have bath tub... I like to soak and drip in the oils ... surely damn good...
Some of these oils actually exists in our daily lives, like orange peel/lemon peels.. etc.
Others are hard to come by. Such as rose oils. Take many tons of rose petals to draw out the oils. Therefore the price of the pure oil would tell you the ease of getting the oil -
oh the ones i use r the nicer smell ones... another Green Apple also nice.. but pretty rare.Originally posted by FireIce:neber bother wat has wat effects lah
i jus pick those tt i think smell nice....
tink said to aids digestion. -
ahahha Clove can help in toothache? wonder how true is tatOriginally posted by TehJarVu:issit?
this site includes "mystical properties" of some popular ones
http://www.mjbovo.com/AltMed/Oils.html -
oic.. actually i juz use the vapourizing kind..Originally posted by mistyblue:Those you cannot use on body. Its meant for vapourizing. But you can use the pure ones as well. Those for skin is usually mixed into base oil - jojba/almond or smell-less moisturiser/shampoos.
Actually I wish I have bath tub... I like to soak and drip in the oils ... surely damn good...
Some of these oils actually exists in our daily lives, like orange peel/lemon peels.. etc.
Others are hard to come by. Such as rose oils. Take many tons of rose petals to draw out the oils. Therefore the price of the pure oil would tell you the ease of getting the oil
then the whole room very nice smell n soothing