- Amber:
- Transforms negative energy into positive. Calms, and attracts loving,
faithful emotions. Opens the crown chakra and aligns the etheric
bodies with the physical. Attracts prosperity.
Back to aroma/herb list - Bay:
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Activates the throat chakra and opens the bronchial passages.
Facilitates full breath and full expression. Decongestive on all
levels. Heals the heart. Good for colds, flu, rheumatism and sprains.
Psychic purifyer.
Back to aroma/herb list - Benzoin:
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Awakens higher mindedness. Encourages confidence and empowerment. Calms
and sedates the mind and emotions. Relieves dry skin, coughs, and
arthritis. Natural deoderant and preservative.
Back to aroma/herb list - Carrot Seed:
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Mother Nature's skin nurturer. Relieves and replenishes dry, aging skin.
Helps to reduce wrinkles and restore elasticity. Stimulates endocrine
function. *Not for use during pregnancy.
Back to aroma/herb list - Cedar:
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Attracts prosperity. Encourages flow. Elimination of blockages, and toxins,
physically, mentally, and emotionally. Cleanses and purifies the body, skin and the
environment from all negativity and stagnation. Gives relief from
bronchitis, colds, arthritis, and can have a diuretic effect. Repels
incects. *Not for use during pregnancy.
Back to aroma/herb list - Chamomile:
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Calms the nervous system, and in turn, the mind and digestive system.
Peace. Helps the heart to understand. Dissolves negativity.
Anti-inflammitory action helps with rheumatism, burns, asthma, and
depression. Protects and heals dry hair and skin conditions. Very
gentle healing oil.
Back to aroma/herb list - Cinnamon:
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Psychic awareness and protection. Blends with and emphasizes all other
essences. Attracts money and "security". Aphrodisiac. Very healing on all levels. Good for colds,
flu, headache, toothache, and sore muscles. Helps to heal the heart
and kidneys.
Back to aroma/herb list - Citronella:
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Protects, cleanses and clears the aura. Strengthens the life-force.
Encourages self-expression and creativity. Good for writers and actors.
Brings clarity to the mind and inner vision. Good for attracting prosperity.
Activates the throat chakra and acts as a tonic for all throat ailments.
Repells insects. Deodorizer.
Back to aroma/herb list - Clary Sage:
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Calming relaxant. Brings well-being to the spirit. Contains a hormone-like
agent similar to estrogen that regulates hormonal balance. Relieves tired,
sore or injured muscles and menstrual cramping when used in massage. Aphrodesiac.
Antiseptic for oily skin and dandruff. *Not for use during pregnancy. Do
not drink alcohol or drive when under it's influence.
Back to aroma/herb list - Clove:
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Protects and cleanses the body and aura. Balances 2nd and 4th
chakras. Calming and comforting to the emotions. Strengthens eyesight
and protects one from disease and infection. Very antiseptic, good for oral
infections and toothache pain. Assists with digestive, muscular, and bronchial
ailments.
Back to aroma/herb list - Dragon's Blood:
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Energizes and attracts inspiration and success. Protection. Virility,
strength and passion. Attraction of male energies. Purifies, "burns"
out illness and infection. Helps heal bones, teeth, blood disorders,
and reproductive organs.
Back to aroma/herb list - Eucalyptus:
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Powerful antiseptic, widely used in baths and massage during the cold
season. Blend oil in chest rubs and use in a vaporiser to keep air germ free
in sick room. Blends well with Lavender and Pine. antiseptic, for fevers,
sore throats, and colds, expectorant, burned for healing and protection.
good for all problems with sinuses and lungs, colds, flu, bronchitis,
asthma, helps acne.
Back to aroma/herb list - Evening Primrose:
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Rich in GLA, vitamins and minerals. Excellent for face and body massage,
especially to combat dry, skin and eczema. a nerve tonic, Hormonal balancer,
good for menstrual problems and for balancing the effects of menopause.
Back to aroma/herb list - Frankincense:
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A sacred, purifying scent used to cleanse the body, aura, and
environment of all negative influences. Promotes a meditative state. Sun
energy. Opens the crown chakra and has a healing affect on infections, and
viruses. Revitalizes dry and/or aging skin. Helps with asthma and
bronchial infections.
Back to aroma/herb list - Geranium:
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Balances the mind and body. Calms and stabalizes the emotions. Astringent,
Good healing oil for all skin types. Helps to relieve eczema and
psoriasis. Repels insects and negative thought forms and environments.
Diuretic. Good as a massage oil for cellulite.
Back to aroma/herb list - Grapefruit:
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Refreshing and uplifting. Brings renewed energy, "a second wind".
Antiseptic to the skin. Tones all bodily tissues and helps *erase* cellulite.
Antidepressant.
Back to aroma/herb list - Honeysuckle:
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Strengthens the mind and memory. Balancing to the right and left brain.
Awakens the crown and brow chakra's, bringing psychic awareness.
Induced prophetic dreams and assists one to let go of the past. Strengthens
and brings flexibility to the body. Helps heal sore throats, headaches
and asthma.
Back to aroma/herb list - Jasmine:
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Good luck in love and wealth. Aphrodisiac. Alleviates depression, and tension. Raises
self esteem. Opens the heart chakra and stimulates clarity of thought. Enables
one to lucid dream, when it is used before sleeping. Good for use during
childbirth. Rejuvinates the skin when used in massage and cosmetics. Beautiful
fragrance when worn as a single note.
Back to aroma/herb list - Juniper Berries:
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Protection from all negative influences. Transforms negative emotions into
positive. Purifies the aura and the subtle body. Diuretic action also encourages
"flow" in all areas of life. *Not for use during pregnancy. Tonic, astringent, and antiseptic. Reduces swelling and relieves arthritis. Good
for dissolving fat and cellulite when used with massage. Is believed to
boost the immune system.
Back to aroma/herb list - Lavender:
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Ancient scent used for protection, relaxation, and healing. Good for
headaches, insomnia, pain, arthritis, and depression. Antiseptic and
astringent. Good for burns, insect bites, acne and eczema. Helps to reduce
scarring. Promotes hair growth. Activates the crown chakra. Ancients believed
it ensured fidelity.
Back to aroma/herb list - Lemon:
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Attracts joy and benevolent energies. Clears and stimulates the mind
while relaxing the muscles and relieving stress. Attunes to the third
chakra. Antibacterial and antiseptic. Good for oily skin conditions.
Tonic to the lymphatic and digestive system. Very good for dieters, when
put in water, and will help break up cellulite when used with massage.
Bleaches hair and fabrics. Conditions skin and nails. Dilute well when
used on skin.
Back to aroma/herb list - Mandarin:
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Mild, calming oil used for massage and the digestive system. Can help prevent
stretch marks when used in massage.
Back to aroma/herb list - Mugwort:
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Awakens one to the psychic energies around and within them. Facilitates
astral travel and dream interpretation. Opens and purifies circulatory
channels. Strengthens the uterus and eases painful menstrual cramping.
Excellent for strengthening the life-force in the fetus. Some say *not
for use during pregnancy.
Back to aroma/herb list - Musk:
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Stimulates the root and spleen chakras, arousing the reproductive
organs and instincts. Healing and cleansing to the heart, lungs, and
blood. Encourages self-esteem, and desirability. Can assist in
transmuting sexual love into higher emotion, and spiritual connection.
Back to aroma/herb list - Myrrh:
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Powerful purifier. Helps to heal bacterial, fungal and viral
infections. Anti-inflammatory. Good for oral hygiene and gum infections.
Good for dry skin conditions. *Not for use during pregnancy. Promotes
faithfulness. Inspires positive thoughts and words. Holy blessings.
Back to aroma/herb list - Nag Champa:
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Sacred incense of India. Good for meditation, and prayer. Soothes, and
calms. Clears and purifies all chakras. Attracts assistance from
higher realms.
Back to aroma/herb list - Neroli:
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Soothes, relaxes, and uplifts the spirit. Instills confidence. Excellent
for dry sensitive skin, scars and stretch marks. Aphrodesiac. Stimulates
circulation. Brings calm and relieves stress and tension. Good for calmin
"butterflies" in the stomach.
Back to aroma/herb list - Niaouli:
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Protection. Antiseptic, helps to heal cuts and wounds, infections,
acne, skin irritations and allergies. Bacterial viruses, Sore throats, and
respiratory problems. Good when used in a vaporisor or as a chest rub for bronchial
clearing.
Back to aroma/herb list - Nutmeg:
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Calms the mind and body therefore it is good for insomnia. Brings visions.
Attracts wealth and health. Good for the intestinal tract, and reproductive
organs. Is said to reverse impotency and hair loss. *Can be dangerous
if taken internally. As a seasoning is fine.
Back to aroma/herb list - Olive:
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Peace of heart and mind. Assures fidelity in love and can attract a
marriage partner. Inspires fruitfulness and security in love, family
and business. Attracts money. Revitalizes all physical systems as well as
the mind.
Back to aroma/herb list - Orange:
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Purification on every level. Encourages emotional expression and the gentle
healing and restructuring of emotional memories. Attracts abundance and happiness.
through love and marriage. Tonic to the digestive system. Antiseptic.
Good for oily skin. Dilute well when used on the skin.
Back to aroma/herb list - Orris:
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Aphrodesiac. Attracts love and romance. Good for treating acne and
insect bites. Helps relieve coughs, colds and bronchitis. Diuretic,
said to ease upset stomach and toothache. Whole pieces of the root have
been used as infants teething rings. The violet-like scent grows more
beautiful with age.
Back to aroma/herb list - Palmarosa:
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Attracts Love. Regenerates the cellular body. Clears and "wakes up" the
mind. Powerful healer for skin conditions such as acne, eczema and dry
aging skin. Antiseptic. Helps to regulate the thyroid. Used to treat
anorexia and as a tonic for the entire system.
Back to aroma/herb list - Parsley:
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Purification on all levels. Diuretic. Helps to relieve urinary tract infection
and kidney problems. Rich in vitamin B and potassium. Good for gall bladder
problems and helping to expel gall stones. Excellent breath deoderant. Stimulates
the pituitary gland. Sedative, good for nervous conditions. Parsely has been
said to dry up mother's milk after birth.
Back to aroma/herb list - Patchouli:
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Aphrodesiac, awakens fertility. Stimulates and balances the yin or feminine
aspects. Purifies and aligns the root, and spleen chakras. Attracts prosperity
Dispels negativity. Clears the complexion and helps heal other skin conditions.
Preserves youth.
Back to aroma/herb list - Pennyroyal:
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Creates a shield of protection. Repels negativity. Energizes the body
and calms the mind and nerves. Diuretic. Good for colds and bronchitis.
Eases nausea and intestinal cramps. Fortifies the spleen and solar
plexus chakras. Used for ulcers, headache and fever. Tonic for the reproductive
system. *Not for use during pregnancy as it stimulates menstruation and uterine
contractions. Deoderant and insecticide.
Back to aroma/herb list - Peppermint:
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Purifies. Attracts positive energies. Eliminates static and "cobwebs" from
the aura, and mind. Clears the respiratory passages. Revitalizes and rejuvinates
the mind and body. Relieves depression. Helps to alleviate bronchial spasms
and asthma. Cooling to fever and inflamation. Good for the digestive
system and for nausea.
Back to aroma/herb list - Pettigraine:
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Uplifting, relieves stress and anxiety. Cleanses and rejuvinates and the spirit.
Brings clarity to the mind. Helps to relieve insomnia. Good for healthy hair.
Antiseptic and tonic. Deoderizing and insecticidal. Good for sunburn
and itchy skin.
Back to aroma/herb list - Pine:
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Cleansing and rejuvinating. Fresh starts. Inspires positive,
enthusiastic feelings. Good for colds, bronchitis, and asthma. Antiseptic
and deoderizing. Repels insects. Brings harmony to the home.
Back to aroma/herb list - Poppy Seed:
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Quiets the mind and brings visions. Induces calm and restful sleep. A tonic
for the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory system, therefore, it is
very good for healing these areas. Pain reliever.
Back to aroma/herb list - Rose:
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Attracts love, confidance and healing to the heart. Activates yin or feminine
energies. Calms emotions and brings understanding. Protects
secrets. Christ consciousness. Soothes and heals female reproductive
organs. Help to heal sore throats and cold sores. Very good for
rejuvinating the skin. Awakens sensuality.
Back to aroma/herb list - Rosemary:
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Clears the mind and opens blocked passages, both in the body and
elsewhere. Brings the desired information by tapping into the universal
mind. Facilitates inner peace and contentment. Attracts love. Good for
emotional healing. Stimulates and rejuvinates tired muscles. Diuretic
and helps to break down cellulite when used in massage. Restores
suppleness and shine to the hair.
Back to aroma/herb list - Rosewood:
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Uplifting anti-depressant. Relaxes and restores sore muscles and
nerves. Helps headaches and fights off the begining phases of cold and
flu. Antiseptic and very healing to skin conditions like acne. Deodorant.
Back to aroma/herb list - Sage:
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Permeates the environment and creates a barrier of protection while neutralizing
the existing negativity. Sacred to Native Americans as a "smudging" herb.
Attracts well-being and prosperity. Brings what is needed. Astringent. Helps heal skin eruptions. Good for sores, bacterial infections,
bronchitis, rheumatism, arthritis, catarrh, sprains and aching muscles. Helpful for
relieving depression, anxiety and exhaustion. Calms the digestion and
eases menstrual cramping. *Not for use during pregnancy.
Back to aroma/herb list - Sandalwood:
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Aligns all chakras, allowing healing energy to flow through and
out. Sedates and relaxes. Good for meditation, healing, and manifestation
practices. Aphrodisiac. Awakens sacred sensuality. Facilitates concentration.
Considered to betstow holy protection. Regenerates dry/aging hair and skin.
Back to aroma/herb list - Sassafras:
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Attracts prosperity. Use externally and for aromatic purposes. May be made
into a light tea. Great for skin conditions like eczema and poison ivy and acne.
Anti-inflamatory. Clears red eyes when mixed with Rosewater. Good as mouthwash
for sore swollen gums. Calms and balances the mind. *Not for internal use
during pregnancy as it stimulates menstrual flow.
Back to aroma/herb list - Spearmint:
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Cooling stimulant. Restores energy and balance to the system. Strengthens
the nerves and muscles. As a tea, spearmint calms a nervous stomach rapidly.
Deoderant and insect repellant. Relieves insomnia. Antiseptic. Helps headaches, fever, indigestion,
Intestinal cramps, colic and hemorroids. Helps to aleviate depression.
Back to aroma/herb list - Tangerine:
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Purification. Awakens joy, and dissolves negativity. Antiseptic and antispasmodic.
assists in lymph drainage. Balances dry scalp and dandruff conditions
while moisturizing hair and skin. Sedative and tonic.
Back to aroma/herb list - Tarragon:
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Protection. Prevents fatigue, stimulates the appetite, relieves gastrointestinal
disorders, colic and rheumatism. Anesthetic action can help toothaches.
Calms nervous stomach. Antioxidant and antifungal. Enhances and protects health and
well-being. Can stimulate menstruation when taken internally in large quantities
so *not for theraputic use during pregnancy.
Back to aroma/herb list - Tea Tree:
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Nature's antiseptic. Good for use on wounds, burns, insect bites, scratches,
rashes, and herpe's. Relieves itch and kills germs. Good for dandruff,
athlete's foot, acne, ringworm, candida and warts. Antifungal and anti-viral. Good as an
airborne disinfectant.
Back to aroma/herb list - Thyme:
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Courage and confidance. Helps insomnia and depression. Brings calm and balance
to the 6th and 7th chakras. Accelerates the healing process and strengthens
the immune system. Antibiotic, antiseptic and diuretic. Very good for lung
ailments, viruses and infections. Brings relief for bladder infections.
Revives the liver and circulatory system. Regulates digestion and eases
indigestion. Disinfectant and insect repellent. *Not for use during
pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure.
Back to aroma/herb list - Tuberose:
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"The Mistress of the Night", awakens erotic feelings, and attracts romance.
Enhances the capacity for emotional depth. Brings peace to the mind and heart.
Opens the crown chakra and assists in psychic development. Attracts
inspiration. Tonic for the reproductive system as well as the heart and mind.
Back to aroma/herb list - Vervain:
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Ancient and sacred even to the Egyptians, Persians and Druids, Vervain
is said to be a purifyer of the physical and spiritual body. Attracts and
brings luck in love and prosperity. Calms the body and nerves while stimulating
the mind. Can promote lucid dreams and out of body travels. Astringent amd
antispasmodic. *Not for use during pregnancy. Stimulates bloodflow and the
bodies self-cleaning mechanisms. May cause nausea when taken internally.
Believed to shrink swollen tissues and tumors when used as a poultice.
Back to aroma/herb list - Vetivert:
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Protection. Attracts prosperity, love and feelings of security. Awakens sensuality
and repels negativity. Stimulates circulation and helps relieve arthritis
and joint pain. Relaxing. Said to help lower blood pressure.
Back to aroma/herb list - Yarrow:
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Attracts love and calm, self confidence. Courage. Soothing to the heart.
Said to stimulate hair growth, when used as shampoo. Aleviates dandruff.
Astringent and anti-inflammatory. Helps to stop internal and external
bleeding (helps blood to thicken). Assists in healing persistent wounds
and infections. Brings healing to all mucous membranes. Calms digestive tract.
Good for bringing rapid recovery from the flu. Relieves toothache.
Back to aroma/herb list - Ylang Ylang:
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Aphrodesiac. Promotes calm, peaceful relaxation. Relieves anxiety and
depression. Good for insomnia and meditation. Tones and awakens the sex center. Lowers blood pressure.
Restores skin and hair to a natural, balanced state of health.
Back to aroma/herb list
Amber / Bay / Benzoin / Carrot Seed / Chamomile / Cedar / Cinnamon / Citronella
Clary Sage / Clove / Dragon's Blood / Eucalyptus / Evening Primrose / Frankincense
Geranium / Grapefruit / Honeysuckle / Jasmine / Juniper Berries / Lavender / Lemon
Mandarin / Mugwort / Musk / Myrrh / Nag Champa / Neroli / Niaouli / Nutmeg / Olive
Orange / Orris / Palmarosa / Parsley Seed / Patchouli / Peppermint / Pennyroyal
Pettigraine / Pine / Poppy Seed / Rose / Rosemary / Rosewood / Sage / Sandalwood
Sassafras / Spearmint / Tangerine / Tarragon / Tea Tree / Thyme / Tuberose / Vervain
Vetivert / Yarrow / Ylang Ylang
The information contained in this section is not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. All information listed is derived from legend, lore and myth. Some substances, like citrus and pine may cause irritation to sensitive skin when used in a concentrated form. Likewise, some natural substances are toxic when taken internally. It is up to the reader to determine the correct use for any substance with regards to it's healing or curative properties.