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Essential Oil Botanicals

Neem Seed Oil

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Neem Seed Oil

Latin Name: azadirachta indica
Alternative Name: nimba, margosa, indian tulip tree oil
Forms Available: oil

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Neem Seed Oil – azadirachta indica – The neem seed kernel is very rich in fatty acids, often up to 50 % of the kernel’s weight.  Neem seed oil is very bitter with a garlic/sulfur smell; it contains vitamin E and other essential amino acids.  Neem oil is an excellent moisturizing oil that contains compounds with historical and scientific validity as medicinals.  Neem is also known as Nimba, Margosa or Indian Tulip Tree Oil, which is a traditional treatment for severely damaged skin.  Neem seed oil is not an essential oil.

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As a natural pesticide: Using neem derivatives for managing pests is a non-violent approach to controlling pests. Neem products work by intervening at several stages of the insect’s life. They may not kill the pest instantaneously but incapacitate it in several ways. Neem very subtly employs effects such as repellence, feeding and ovipositional deterrence, growth inhibition, mating disruption, chemo-sterilization, etc.  Extracts from neem have shown incredible success with not only battling fungus problems but also many forms of root rot. Neem biodegrades in a matter of weeks when exposed to the sunlight. Pure Neem oil will retain its potency much longer if stored in a cool place away from strong light.

 


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Essential Oil Botanicals

Neroli

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Neroli

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Latin Name: citrus aurantium

Forms Available: essential oil, flower

Neroli – citrus aruantium spp. – Steam distilled fresh flower. Popular growing places, Spain, France and Tunisia. There are two types of orange tree, the sweet orange and the bitter orange. Oil from orange blossoms is known as neroli oil and is extracted from the white blossoms of the bitter orange. A powerful, but delicate bitter-sweet floral fragrance. Neroli essential oil is antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, deodorant, digestive, stimulant and sedative. Very relaxing, rather hypnotic, relieves chronic anxiety, depression and stress. Good in cases of insomnia, best used in the bath before bedtime. In spite of this, it is also joyous and uplifting. Due to its antispasmodic action Neroli is well known for its ability to relieve muscle spasm of the smooth muscles, especially that of the small intestines. It is extremely useful for chronic diarrhea, especially when this arises from nervous tension. This oil is suitable for all skin types since it does not irritate and is also useful for the treatment of broken capillaries under the skin’s surface. Blends well with bergamot, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lime, rose and ylang ylang.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Neroli essential oil is antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, deodorant, digestive, stimulant and sedative. Very relaxing, rather hypnotic, relieves chronic anxiety, depression and stress. Blends well with bergamot, geranium, jasmine, lavender.

Other Uses: Used for grounding/centering


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Essential Oil Botanicals

Nettle

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Nettle


Latin Name: urtica dioica
Alternative Name: stinging nettle
Forms Available: leaf

Nettle Leaf – urtica dioica – The analysis of the fresh Nettle shows the presence of formic acid, mucilage, mineral salts, ammonia, carbonic acid and water. It is the formic acid in the Nettle, with the phosphates and a trace of iron, which constitute it such a valuable food medicinally. Nettle has a reputation in herbal medicine and is regarded in homoeopathy as a useful remedy. Preparations of the herb have astringent properties and act also as a stimulating tonic. Warm nettle tea doesn’t taste like a normal tea not bitter, spicy, minty or lemony, it is more like a strong stock of a rich, deep, green plant essence, and it’s one of the most nourishing drinks of all. Whenever you feel run down, tired, or even irritable, make some. Many of the benefits are due to the plant’s very high levels of minerals, especially, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, silica, iodine, silicon, sodium, and sulfur. They also provide chlorophyll and tannin, and they’re a good source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and B complex vitamins. Nettles also have high levels of easily absorbable amino acids. They’re ten percent protein, more than any other vegetable. Nettle is anti-asthmatic: the juice of the roots or leaves, mixed with honey or sugar, will relieve bronchial and asthmatic troubles and the dried leaves, burnt and inhaled, will have the same effect. As an expectorant, it’s recommended for asthma, mucus conditions of the lungs, and chronic coughs. Nettle tea compress or finely powdered dried nettles are also good for wounds, cuts, stings, and burns. The infusion has been used internally to stop excessive menstruation, bleeding from hemorrhages, bloody coughs, nose bleeds, and bloody urine. It is known to help blood clot, but major bleeding is dangerous, indicative of a serious underlying condition. Consult a competent practitioner in such cases. Use for minor cuts. It is said that eating nettles or drinking the tea makes hair brighter, thicker and shinier, and makes skin clearer and healthier, good for eczema and other skin conditions. Nettles have cleansing and antiseptic properties, so the tea is also good in facial steams and rinses. A decoction of Nettle yields a beautiful and permanent green dye.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: An expectorant, it’s recommended for asthma, mucus conditions of the lungs, and chronic coughs. Nettles have cleansing and antiseptic properties


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New Jersy Tea

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New Jersey Tea


Latin Name: ceanothus americanus
Alternative Name: red root, ceanote, wild snowball
Forms Available: root, root-bark, tea

New Jersey Tea – ceanothus americanus – This herb does make a refreshing tea, it is a stimulating replacement for black tea although it contains no caffeine. The herb is astringent, expectorant, haemostatic, antispasmodic and sedative. It is used to treat chest problems such as bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough. It stimulates the lymphatic system to remove excess fluid build up, loosens phlegm, soothes sore throats. It has been used in preparations to aid the prevention of hemorrhage after surgery.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: The root is astringent, antispasmodic and expectorant. It is used to treat asthma, whooping cough, sore throat, and tonsillitis. It also stimulates the lymphatic system, aiding in the removal of fluids built up in the tissue.


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Essential Oil Botanicals

Niaouli

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Niaouli

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Latin Name: melaleuca quinquenervia viridiflora

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Niaouli – melaleuca quinquenervia veridiflora – From areas including Spain and Madagascar. Slightly sweet, fresh, camphoraceous aroma. It is analgesic, antiseptic, bactericide, cicatrisant, insecticide, decongestant and vermifuge. Stimulating, uplifting, clears the head and may aid in concentration. Niaouli is considered an excellent antiseptic for treating pulmonary infections such as bronchitis and sinus. Excellent for chest infections, bronchitis, asthma and sinusitis. May be used in place of Tea Tree when the smell of Tea Tree is found objectionable. For respiratory problems blends well with peppermint, eucalyptus, pine and myrtle. For other blends, try any of these: coriander, fennel, juniper, orange and peppermint.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Niaouli is considered an excellent antiseptic for treating pulmonary infections such as bronchitis and sinus. Excellent for chest infections, bronchitis, asthma and sinusitis. May be used in place of Tea Tree when the smell of Tea Tree is not liked.


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Nigella

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Nigella


Latin Name: nigella sativa
Alternative Name: black cumin
Forms Available: seed

Nigella – nigella sativa – Used both as a culinary herb and medicinal herb. Nigella is beneficial to the digestive system: calming, easing stomach pains and flatulence. The seeds are also used to promote lactation. Externally, this herb is used to relieve eczema, wounds, bites, stings, abscesses, and hemorrhoids.
The oil in the seeds is a natural insect repellent.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: A digestive herb – easing stomach pain and flatulence. Also used to increase lacation. Antiseptic – used on external abscesses, wounds, hemorrhoids, eczema.


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Nightshade, Black

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Nightshade, Black


Latin Name: solanum nigrum
Alternative Name: common nightshade, lanman
Forms Available: leaf, root

Nightshade, Black – solanum nigrum – This plant has many properties but is mostly used externally. Poultices or washes are used to treat boils, sores, and wounds. Also, the plant is antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic making it an ingredient used in analgesic ointments and creams.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Can be applied, externally, in a poultice to relieve boils, wounds, sores. An ingredient in analgesic ointments.


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Nutmeg

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Nutmeg

Latin Name: myristica fragrans. myristica offinalis
Alternative Name: nux moschata, myristica, yristica aromata
Forms Available: essential oil, ground

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Nutmeg – Myristica fragrans – Spicy, warm and sweet odor. Considered analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, parturient, and tonic.  Invigorates and stimulates the mind. Indicated for extreme tiredness and used in massage blends for aching joints because of its warming property. Not recommended for skin care. Should not be used during pregnancy at all.  Inhalation may cause nausea.  One drop of Nutmeg with 20-40 drops of Orange is wonderful for the home.  Very strong, can be irritating.  Blends well with citrus oils.

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Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Arthritis; Gout; Muscular Aches and Pains; Poor circulation; Rheumatism; Flatulence; Indigestion; Nausea; Sluggish Digestion; Bacterial Infection; Frigidity in Women; Impotence in Men; Neuralgia; Nervous Fatigue. Key Qualities: Aphrodisiac; Analgesic.

Other Uses: Nutmegs have long been carried as good luck charms, and are strung with star anise and tonka beans for a potent herbal necklace. Burn for prosperity., luck, psychic awareness, fortune, clairvoyance, divination, justice, and meditation.


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History of Essential Oils

Aromatherapy101: 24 common aromatherapy terms you MUST know

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Aromatherapy is a vast medicinal system comprising of many terminologies, extraction procedures and blending methodologies. Though not everyone can know everything about aromatherapy (but for an expert and licensed aromatherapist), as a beginner, you may need to know certain things about the science. This article will explain in brief the common terms used in the world of aromatherapy and essential oils.

Aromatherapy is a science of essential oils. As you know, there are many different kinds of essential oils in vogue right from the ancient times. Most of these oils are extracted by several types of methods. Some oils are called by unique names based on their properties or components. Here’s a glimpse of all of them:

1. Absolutes or concretes: Absolutes are essential oils in their pure form. They have strong aromas and are highly concentrated.

2. Botanical Names: A botanical name is the Latin name given to a plant species. Since there are  millions of species, botanists use botanical names to identify one species from another.

3. Common Name: The name in which an oil is addressed in common practice. Lavender, Basil, Bay, Hyssop etc. are common names.


4. Carrier Oils: Carrier oils or base oils or fixed oils are vegetable or plant oils that are used to dilute pure essential oils.

5. Hydrosols or Flora waters: These are by-products during extraction of essential oils. They too have medicinal properties and are used for general, less-severe treatments.

6. Dram: Unit of measurement which equals 1/8 of an ounce, used in aromatherapy.

7. Fragrance oils: Called perfume or potpourri oils, Fragrance Oils contain artificial fragrant substances, whereas essential oils contain only the pure essences of plants.

8. Infused oils: Carrier oils into which few medicinal herbs are infused (for extra therapeutic effects) are called infused oils.

9. CO2s: Oils which are extracted by using carbon dioxide are called CO2s.

10. Orifice reducer: A small, clear insert-like dropper used in essential oil bottles for easy dispensation of oil.

Essential oils are often referred to as stimulants, analgesic agents and ones with diuretic properties. Though these are medicinal terms and can be guessed by most of you, when it comes to aromatherapy, it is better not to make assumptions. Here are a few terms that describe the properties of essential oils:

11. Abortifacient: An oil which can cause abortion in a pregnant woman. Toxic oils are often abortifacients.

12. Analgesic: Oils that relieve pain and cause a soothing effect are analgesic

13. Anodyne: Oils that calm restless mind and iron out disturbed feelings or emotions and also offer pain relief are said to have anodyne properties.

14. Aphrodisiacs: Certain oils are used to arouse sexual desires. Such oils are referred to as aphrodisiacs.

15. Carminative: Carminative oils relieve gas in the digestive tract and also reduce bloating of stomach

16. Cicatrisant: Is an agent for healing wounds, cuts, gashes etc.

17. Depurative: Depurative oils are highly efficient in cleansing the blood. They combat and eliminate impure elements and toxins in the blood.

18. Diuretics: Used in people who have problems with urination. Diuretic essential oils increase discharge of urine.

19. Emmenagogue: Essential oils that assist with PMS, menstruation or menopausal symptoms are referred this way.

20. Expectorant: These expel phlegm and mucous from the body

21. Febrifuge: Some oils are successful in combating fevers and are referred to have febrifuge properties.

22. Parturients: Oils which ease symptoms of pain in pregnant mothers and also aid in childbirth are said to have parturient properties.

23. Stimulants: Essential oils that invigorate or energize a body are called as stimulants.

24. Tonics: Essential oils which have a restorative and replenishing effect on the body are called tonics.



Types of Essential Oils

Left-over miracle waters: 9 healing benefits of Hydrosols

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When aromatherapy was in its nascent stages (as a science of healing in ancient civilizations), floral waters were in vogue. The Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans were known to have used hydrosols extensively for their healing and aesthetic properties. Since essential oils were produced only by the methods of solvent extraction, the Middle Ages paid little attention to essential oils and revered the hydrosols more. With the advent of the science of essential oils and aromatherapy, the floral waters suffered a backlash again. Only in the early 20th century, the aromatic pendulum shifted and hydrosols came to be recognized for their therapeutic properties.

What are hydrosols? Hydrosols are derived from the terms “hydro” (meaning water) and “sol” (meaning solution). These are left-over waters that remain in the extraction container after the steam-distillation of a plant. Hydrosols or hydrolates or hydrolats, by whatever terms the waters be called,  they mean the same.  These condensate waters contain everything that was in the plant and are often more aromatic than even the essential oils. When essential oils are produced using steam distillation, not all the healing and aromatic principles of the plant are captured. But the waters contain the condensate of whatever the plant had when it was alive and growing.

It is wrong to call hydrosols as floral waters as such waters are not just extracted from the flowers. They are extracted from almost everything – herbs, needles, roots, woods, plants, barks, seeds etc. Hydrosols retain the healing properties of plants or herbs in their most pristine form. Even essential oils may contain a residue of solvents in them, with hydrosols you need not have any such worry. They are always pure and 100% natural.

Healing Hydrosols: Hydrosols were not used in the Middle Ages owing to problems with logistics of transportation. Since their healing properties were too less known, people preferred using the smart and neatly-packed essential oils (which work by drops) to the heavy waters of hydrosols. But the 20th century saw hydrosols in a new light and started using it in aromatherapy and general, day-to-day use. Hydrosols are affected by weather changes, climate and soil conditions as a plant’s internal chemistry changes with respect to everything in its environment. So, if you find difference between hydrosols of a same plant, don’t blame it on the manufacturer, but the country and region in which the plants were grown.

Hydrosols are versatile healing waters. They can be used in a multitude of ways – from personal care and general hygiene to skin and hair care. Below are a few uses of hydrosols:

1. Skin care: Use hydrosols of rose, orange blossom (neroli) and lavender to hydrate skin and cool dry or sensitive skin conditions. Sun-burns can be soothed and cured by these hydrosols.

2. Dark circles: Nothing works miraculously on dark circles like chamomile hydrosols. Just place two cotton wool pads soaked in chamomile waters on your eyes regularly around for 10 minutes and see your dark circles disappear.

3. Body coolant: Peppermint is the ultimate body coolant on sultry summers. They do not just hydrate you, but also offer a calm effect.

4. Washing/Laundry: Use a few drops of rose or neroli waters in the final rinse water of your washing cycle to get a hygienic and aromatic wash. You can even use them as a fragrant to perfume your linen while ironing.

5. Babies: Hydrosols of lavender or chamomile can be added to baby’s bathwater, used in treatment of eczema, diaper rashes and to calm restlessness.

Apart from these, you can use hydrosols in the following situations also:

6. Use hydrosols as a facial mist or toner to cleanse the dirt in your face.

7. Add hydrosols in your bathwater for a natural, aromatic and homeopathic bath experience.

8. Use hydrosols in hair care to treat damaged hair or  as a wonderful conditioner that makes hair grow healthy and strong.

9. You can use hydrosols to treat wounds, open cuts, bruises and many types of injuries. They are harmless and do not cause any serious irritations or side effects.