Essential Oil Profile: St. John’s Wort

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St. John’s Wort

Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum

Family: Hypericaceae

Plant Part: Flowers

Method: Distillation

Note/Element: Note: Top Element: Fire, Wood

Functional Groups: Sesquiterpene, terpene, alcohol, oxide, ketone

Type: Relaxing

Ayurvedic Doshas: Pitta

Scent: Herbaceous

For skin type: Sensitive, acne

Cautions: Not before sunbathing

Physical Uses: Muscle and joint pain, tendonitis, bursitis, nerve pain, palpitations, PMS, reduce inflammation, anti-viral.

Mental/Emotional Uses: Stress, depression, tension, anxiety, nervousness, emotional trauma

Other Uses: Combines well with Arnica macerate andd St. John’s Wort macerate

Blends Well With: blue essential oils

Referencees:

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Master Level, 2001-2012.

https://articles.mercola.com/herbs-spices/st-johns-wort.aspx

 

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Essential Oil Profile: Spruce Black

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Spruce Black

Latin Name: Picea mariana

Family: Pinaceae

Plant Part: Needles

Method: Steam or hydro Distillation

Note/Element: Note: Top Element: Metal

Functional Groups: Terpene, Ester, Sesquiterpene, Alcohol

Type: Stimulating

Ayurvedic Doshas: Kapha

Scent: Fresh, uplifting, balsamic, woody, earthy, hint of fruit.

For Skin Type: Dry

Cautions: Do not use oxidized oil. Use within 6 months. Not during pregnancy. May cause skin irratation. May be sensitizing.

Physical Uses: Colds, flu, coughs, muscle and joint pain, boils , burns, wounds.

Mental/Element Uses: Mental clarity, stress, deprerssion, apathy, long illness, exhaution, fatique

Other Uses: Jet lag, sickroom , pet care apply with cedarwood to rid pet of fleas and ticks.

Blends Well With: Flowering , fruit, leaf, resin, wood.

References: 

http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/northern-lights-black-spruce-oil.html

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Master Level, 2001-2012.

https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/spruce-oil.aspx

https://www.stillpointaromatics.com/black-spruce-Picea-mariana-essential-oil-aromatherapy

Essential Oil Profile: Spikenard

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Spikenard

Latin Name: Nardostachys jatamansi

Family: Valerianaceae

Plant Part: Root

Method: Distillation

Note/Element: Note: Base Element: Earth

Functional Groups: Sesquiterpene, alcohol, aldehyde, ketone

Type: Relaxing, grounding

Ayurvedic Dosha: Vata

Scent: Sweet, earthy, spicy, lingering, musky

For Skin Type: Mature

Cautions: Not during pregnancy

Physical Uses: Insomnia, dandruff, athlete’s foot, nail fungus, wounds, psoriasis, headache, migraine, palpitations, hemorrhoids, warming, indigestion.

Mental/Emotional Uses: Stress, anaxiety, spaciness, restlessness

Other Uses: Meditation, anointing, used by Mary to anoint the feet of Jesus

Blends Well With: Flower, fruit, resin, root, spice, wood

References:

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Master Level, 2001-2012.

http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/oil-of-spikenard.html

https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/spikenard-oil.asp

https://purepathessentialoils.com/spikenard-benefits/

Essential Oil Profile: Sandalwood

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Sandalwood

Latin Name: Santalum album

Family: Santalaceae

Plant Part: Wood

Method: Distillation

Note/Element: Note: Base Element: Earth, Water, Metal.

Functional Groups: Alcohol, aldehyde, sesquiterpene.

Type: Relaxing

Ayurvedic Dosha (Balances): Vatta, Pitta

Scent: Woody, sweet

For Skin Type: Dry, mature

Cautions: None

Physical Uses: Insomnia, dry skin, cracked feet & hands, cough, sore throat, laryngitis, cystitis, nausea, heartburn, muscle pain.

Mental/Emotiona Uses: Stress, tension, anxiety, strengthening, centering, depression, helps to instill inner peace, low self esteem.

Other Uses: Enhance meditation & prayer, perfumery, aphrodisiac.

Blends Well With: Flower, peel, resin, root, spice, wood.

References:

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Advanced Level, 2001-2011.

http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/sandalwood-essential-oil.html

https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/sandalwood-oil.asp

https://www.edenbotanicals.com/sandalwood-rare.html

May your usage of Sandalwood be mindful, and may you be present in the magnificence of every application.-Eden Botanicals

 

Essential Oils: Sage

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Sage

Latin Name: Salvia officinalis

Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Plant Part: Leaves, flowers, buds  (plant)

Method: Distillation

Note/Element: Note: Top/Middle Element: Metal

Functional Groups: Terpenes, sisquiterpene, alcohol, ester, oxide, ketone, aldehyde.

Type: Stimulating, purifying.

Ayurvedic Doshas: Kapha

Scent: Herbaceous, penetrating, caphoreous, sweet, fruity.

For Skin Type: None

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Cautions: Not during pregnancy or nursing, Not with estrogen dependent cancers, Not for high blood pressure, Skin-sensitizing, Never with children, TOXIC,  Not with epilepsy. This oil is neurotoxic.

Physical Uses: Infection, immune system, colds, flu, induces menstruation.

Mental/Emotional Uses: Depression, uplifting mental fatigue.

Other Uses: Room purification, ritual, space clearing, men’s cologne and aftershave.

Blends Well With: Leaves, citrus, flowers.

News You Can Use:  Sage is derived from Latin word “salvia” meaning “to heal”.

Did you know that the Lakota Indians consider Sage a “master herb” because of its purifying and cleansing properties?

References:

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Advanced Level, 2001-2011.

https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/dalmatian-sage-oil.asp

http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/sage-essential-oil.html

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Essential Oil Profile: Rosewood

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Rosewood

Latin Name: Aniba roseodora

Family:  Lauraceae

Plant Part: Wood chips

Method: Distillation

Note/Element: Note: Middle Element: Metal, Water

Functional Groups: Alcohol

Type: Balancing

Ayurvedic Doshas (Balances): Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Scent: Rose-like, fresh, woody, sweet, floral, slightly spicey.

For Skin Type: Dry, mature, acne, oily, normal.

Cautions: None

Physical Uses: Colds, flu, fever, vaginitis, nail fungus, athlete’s foot, cough, immune sysytem, tooth ache, pain in joints and muscles, scars, aphrodisiac.

Mental/Emotional Uses: Strengthening, courage, uplifting, depression.

Other Uses: Spiritual, meditation, jet lag, with children.

Blends Well With: Flowers, woods, citrus, roots, spices.

References:

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Advanced Level, 2001-2011.

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-rosewood-essential-oil.html

https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/rosewood-oil.asp

Essential Oil Profile: Tea Tree

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Tea Tree

Latin Name: Melaleuca alternifolia

Family: Myrtaceae

Plant Part: Leaf

Method: Distillation

Note/Element: Note: Top Element: Metal

Functional Groups: Alcohol, oxide, sesquiterpene, terpene

Type: Stimulating

Ayurvedic Doshas: Pitta, Kapha

Scent: Bracing, medicinal, penetrating, fresh, woody, earthy.

For Skin type: Oily, acne

Cautions: Possible skin sensitivity

Physical Uses: Acne, nail care, yeast, infection, colds, flu, cough, fever, gum, disease, mucus, systitis, athlete’s foot, cuts, herpes, blemishers, insect bites, rash, wart, immune stimulant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal,lice,ringworm, dandruff.

Mental/Emotional Uses: Stimulating, purifying, nervous wxhaustion, energizing

Other Uses: Room disinfectant, revitalizing, daytime treatment while ill, scalp tonic 

Blends Well With: Leaf, Needle

Reference:

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Foundation Level, 1999-2010.

https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/tea-tree-oil.asp

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-113/tea-tree-oil

 

Essential Oil Profile: Rosemary

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Rosemary

Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosemary Verbenone ( Rosmarinus officinalis var. verbonene ( contains less camphor), Rosemary Cineole Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis var cineoleaka Rosmarinus officinalis ct. cineole) is sometimes preferred for use in respiratory and circulatory issues.

Family: Llamiaceae (Labiatae)

Plant Part: Leaves, flower & buds

Method: Distillation

Note/Element: Note: Top/Middle Element: Wood, Fire, Metal

Functional Groups: Alcohol, ester, keytone, oxide, sesquiterpene, terpene

Type: Stimulating

Ayurvedic Dosha ( Balances): Kapha, Vata (Rosemary Verbenome)

Scent: Bracing, herbaceaous, clean, slightly sweet

For Skin Type: Oily, mature

Cautions: Not during pregnancy, Not w/ epilepsy, high blood pressure. Not w/homeopathy.

Physical Uses: colds, flu, cough, congestion, varicose veins, muscle pain, mucus, circulation, dandruff, hair growth,headache, low blood pressure, indigestion,arthritis.

Mental/Emotional Uses: Mental clarity, lethargy, exhaustion, fatigue, apathty, energizing, stress, learning, memory.

Other Uses: Hair and scalp tonics, add a ddrop to a natural bristle hairbrush.

Blends Well With: Leaf, needle, peel

News  You Can Use: The Virgin Mary is said to have spread her blue cloak over a rosemary bush as she rested, and the white flowers turned blue. The shrub came to be known as the “Rose of Mary”.

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References:

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Foundation Level, 1999-2010.

https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/rosemary-oil.asp

https://articles.mercola.com/herbal-oils/rosemary-oil.aspx

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319444.php

Essential Oil Profile: Rose

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Rose

Latin Name:Rosa centifolia, Rosa damascena

Family: Rosaceae

Plant Part: Flower

Method: Distillation (rose Otto), Solvent extraction (absolute).

Note/Element: Note: Top/Middle Element: Fire

Functional Groups: Alcohol, ester, oxide

Type: Euphoric, Balancing

Scent: Floral, sweet, heady

Ayurvedic Dosha: Vata, Pitta

For Skin Type: Mostly All (normal, dry, sensitive, mature)

Cautions: Not during pregnancy

Physical Uses: Skin care, wrinkles, cold sores, herpes, rash, heart palpitations, menstrual and menopausal problems, hot flashes, circulation, labor.

Mental/Emotional Uses: Stress, anxiety, tension, PMS, hearbreak, grief, self-esteem, depression, jealousy, nurturing, unconditional love, self-acceptance.

Other Uses: Perfumery, aphrodisiac, love rituals, children

Blends Well With: Flower, Peel, Resin, Root, Wood

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References:

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Foundation Level, 1999-2010.

https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/rose-oil.asp

https://www.quinessence.com/blog/relaxing-effect-of-rose-essential-oil

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Essential Oil Profile:Ravintsara

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Latin Name: Cinnamomum camphora

Family: Lauraceae

Plant Part: Leaf

Method: Distillations

Note:Element: Note: Top/Middle Element: Metal

Functional Group: Oxide

Type: Stimulating

Ayurvedic dosha: Kapha

Scent: Brisk, penetrating, herbaceous, similar to eucalyptus, subtle peppery notes

For Skin Type: Oily

Cautions: Not during pregnancy. Not with young children.

Physical Uses: Colds, cough, flu, immune system, cold sores, shingles, muscle and joint pain, calms the nerves.

Mental/Emotional Uses:  Revitalizing, opening

Other Uses: Antiviral

Blends Well With: Leaves, needles, citrus

References: 

Katherine Graf:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Advanced Level, 2001-2011.

https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/ravintsara-oil.asp