1. Chamomile calming
useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, excema, and other sensitive skin conditions.
2. Eucalyptus antiseptic
useful for coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, rheumatic conditions.
3. Geranium mildly astringent
useful for cuts, sores, fungal infections, as an insect repellant, soothing skin problems, eczema, bruises, mildly diuretic, anti-depressant.
4. Lavender mildly analgesic
useful for headaches, wounds, bruises, antiseptic, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, calming insomnia, mild depression.
5. Rose antiseptic
useful for sore throat and sinus, congestion, puffiness, mildly sedative, insomnia, premenstrual tension/pain, menopause, reduced libido.
6. Rosemary mild stimulant
useful for physical and mental fatigue, forgetfulness, respiratory problems, asthma, rheumatic aches and pains.
7. Sandalwood antiseptic
useful for dry, cracked, or chapped skin, acne, calming relaxation during meditation, aphrodisiac.
8. Marjoram mildly analgesic
useful for menstrual pain, headache, sore throat, mildly sedative, insomnia, warming, improving circulation, acne.
9. Jasmine antidepressant
useful for depression, postnatal depression, strengthening contractions during labor, aphrodisiac.
10. Neroli mildly sedative
useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, improving circulation, acne, premenstrual tension/pain, backache.
Source:
- Authored by A World of Aromatherapy (2007)
- Website – http://www.aworldofaromatherapy.com/index.html
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