aroma therapy and herbal medicine part 3 (d through g)

How To Make aroma therapy and herbal medicine part 3 (d through g)

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  Davana {Artermisia Pallens}: With its fine cognac aroma, this oil is often used in male toiletries. As it has good skin conditioning properties it is a good post shaving oil. But as it is reputed to be the second most potent aphrodisiac Essential oil, Agarwood being the first... Well this reputation can only be a case for personal experimentation.
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  Dill Seed {Anethum Graveoleons}: Often used to promote lactation in nursing mothers. It also has a beneficial effect in promoting healing in the dermas.
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  Elderflower {Sambucus Nigra}: Used to make natural perfumes. Unknown uses in Aromatherapy.
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  Elemi {Canarium Luzonicum}: Elemi is one of the oils used in Conventional medicine, as the oil helps with regeneration of broken bones the oil is used in plaster bandages that hospitals use for plaster casts. Because of its effect upon the skeleton, it may help with Osteoporosis. On the skin it has a drying and cooling effects, and is seen as effective in chronic skin conditions.
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  Eucalyptus Dives {Eucalyptus Dives}: As there are over 600 species of Eucalyptus, there are other variants that produce therapeutic oil. While all the therapeutic Eucalyptus oils have a beneficial effect upon Asthma, this one appears to be most effective for most people.
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  Evening Primrose (10% GLA) {Oenothera Biennis}: As this oil is high in Gamma Linoleic acid, it is a very good skin conditioner and is normally used at 10 to 20% of total carrier oil.
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  Fennel sweet {Foeniculum Vulgare}: Good skin cleansing properties, and reputed to keep wrinkles at bay. This oil can be a great help for the relief of Menopausal Problems.
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  Fir Needle {Abies Sibirica}: Has a good effect upon the respiratory system, and is suitable for all chest conditions. Also a gentle warming action upon tired muscles. Further it balances chemicals in the body and could be useful for metabolic conditions.
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  Frankincense {Boswellia Thurifera}: This oil has the effect of helping to slow down breathing and with its calming effect upon the mind, is frequently used to aid meditation. Also useful as a tonic for uterine problems, and can be useful during labour. Could help with postnatal depression. Reputed to help smooth out wrinkles, and give new life to mature skin
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  Eucalyptus Dives {Eucalyptus Dives}: As there are over 600 species of Eucalyptus, there are other variants that produce therapeutic oil. While all the therapeutic Eucalyptus oils have a beneficial effect upon Asthma, this one appears to be most effective for most people.
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  Evening Primrose (10% GLA) {Oenothera Biennis}: As this oil is high in Gamma Linoleic acid, it is a very good skin conditioner and is normally used at 10 to 20% of total carrier oil.
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  Fennel sweet {Foeniculum Vulgare}: Good skin cleansing properties, and reputed to keep wrinkles at bay. This oil can be a great help for the relief of Menopausal Problems.
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  Fir Needle {Abies Sibirica}: Has a good effect upon the respiratory system, and is suitable for all chest conditions. Also a gentle warming action upon tired muscles. Further it balances chemicals in the body and could be useful for metabolic conditions.
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  Frankincense {Boswellia Thurifera}: This oil has the effect of helping to slow down breathing and with its calming effect upon the mind, is frequently used to aid meditation. Also useful as a tonic for uterine problems, and can be useful during labour. Could help with postnatal depression. Reputed to help smooth out wrinkles, and give new life to mature skin.
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  Galangal {Galanga Officinalis}: A stimulating oil that helps reduce stress.
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  Galbanum {Ferula Galbaniflua}: A very useful oil for female reproductive problems. As it helps with problems such as scanty periods, it should be avoided in pregnancy. In Menopause it can help with hot flashes and mood swings associated with the change. Good for mature skins too.
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  Garlic {Allium Sativum}: While a very useful oil, the strength of the aroma prevents many people using this oil. As a strong antiseptic it can be used for many skin conditions. Best used in a blend with other oils and at a rate of 1% or less, or the result is a loss of friends.
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  Geranium {Pelogonium Graveoleons}: Very useful for all skin types as it helps keep the skin supple. A good tonic for the liver and kidneys too.
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  Ginger {Zingiber Officinalis}: A great warming, stimulating yet grounding oil. Very effective in dealing with colds and other upper respiratory conditions. Helps drying catarrh. Also very good for digestive problems. Helps reduce bruising.
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  Gingergrass {Cymbopogon Martini}: Unknown uses in Aromatherapy. Used in Perfumes.
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  Grape seed {Vitis Vinifera}: Often used in Aromatherapy as a cheap oil, but it is not easily absorbed into the dermas in many people. However it is good for retaining the Essential oils.
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  Grapefruit {Citrus Paradisi}: A great mind balancing and up lifting oil. Reputed to help with BI-polar disorder {Manic Depression} used in many cosmetic products as it is said to help with reducing cellulite. Also useful in balancing the kidneys and helping to remove toxins. Said to nourish skin cells too.
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  Guiacac Wood {Bulnesia Sarmienti}: A very useful oil for helping with the menopause. As it can help with inducing vaginal secretion has added to its reputation as an aphrodisiac too. As it helps tighten the skin, it is useful for mature skin.
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