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Essential Oils Used in Our

Affirmative & Restorative Series Blends

 

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Basil Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Purple LeafProperties:

Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant of the adrenal cortex, stomachic, sudorific, and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Depression
Encourages concentration
Calms nervous tension
Anxiety
Insomnia
Mental fatigue
PMS mood swings
Hysteria

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Headaches
Stress-related allergies
Sinus congestion
Loss of smell from chronic sinusitis
Asthma
Bronchitis
Colds, flu
Coughs
Mouth ulcers/ herpes
Skin toner
Muscle aches and pains
Exhaustion

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Bergamot Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-toxic, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge, and vulnerary.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Depression
Anxiety
Stress-related disorders
Nervous tension
PMS
Insomnia
Regulates appetite due to anxiety
Anger         
Frustration

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Eczema
Acne, blemishes
Varicose veins
Halitosis
Mouth infections
Colds
Deodorant
Cystitis
Intestinal parasites
Colitis

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Black Pepper Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Increase allertness
Improve concentration
Resolve emotional issues
Indurance

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Bruises
Neuralgia
Immune stimulant
Colic
Constipation
Flatulence
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Flu
Infections
Viruses
Sprains

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Cedarwood, Atlas Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica

Properties:

Antifungal, antiputrescent, antiseborrheic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, insecticide, monolithic, regenerative, sedative, stimulanti(circulatory), and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Nervous tension
Anxiety
Meditation - focusing
Stress
Fear
Anger

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Skin infections
Acne, blemishes
Oily skin
Dandruff
Bronchitis, coughs
Cystitis
Insect repellant
Arthritis
Immune stimulant

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Cypress Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens

Purple LeafProperties:

Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, antiviral, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, hepatic, sudorific, tonic, and vasoconstrictive

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Nervous tension
Irritability, PMS
Stress-related conditions
Nervous tension
Restlessness
Debility
Anger

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Asthma
Bronchitis
Varicose veins
Bruises
Cellulite
Nose bleeds
Hot flashes
Painful menstruation
Sore throat
Arthritis
Muscle cramps

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Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, antibiotic, anti-infectious, anti-neuralgic, antiparasitic, antiputrescent, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, balsamic, cicatrizing, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycemic, prophylactic, rubefacient, stimulant, vermifuge, and vulnerary.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Lack of concentration
Increase allertness
Clears the mind

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Asthma
Colds, flu
Chest and throat infections
Catarrh
Viral infections including herpes
Cystitis
Arthritis, bursitis
Abscesses, boils
Cuts, wounds, burns
Blisters, ulcers
Headache, migraine
Neuralgia
Muscle stiffness, bruises, sprains
Stings, insect bites
Fever
Insect repellent
Air purifier
Immune stimulant
Swollen glands

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Fennel Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare

Purple LeafProperties:

Antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, carminative, depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, estrogen-like, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, regenerative, splenic, stimulant (circulatory), stomachic, tonic, and vermifuge.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Anorexia
Calming
Improves memory

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Abdominal cramps
Amenorrhea
Anorexia
Asthma
Bruises
Digestive problems
Colic
Constipation
Dyspepsia
Edema
Mature skin
Nausea
Pyorrhea
Rheumatism
Insufficient milk in nursing mothers
Dull, oily skin

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Frankincense Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii

Purple LeafProperties:

Antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, balsamic, calminative, cicatrizing, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, immunostimulant, revitalizer, sedative, stimulant, uterine, tonic, and vulnerary.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Depression
Anxiety
Stress-related disorders
Nervous tension
Obsessive-thinking
Fear, nightmares
Meditation, focusing
Helpful during labor

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Blemishes
Dry skin
Scars
Wrinkles
Asthma
Bronchitis
Catarrh
Cystitis
Dysmenorrhea
Leucorrhoea
Colds

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Geranium Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antihemorrhagic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, cicatrizing, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal, hemostatic, regenerative, sedative, stimulant of the adrenal cortex, styptic, tonic, vermifuge, and vulnerary.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Nervous tension
Anxiety
Depression
Uplifting and balancing emotions
PMS
Stress

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Menopause
Heavy menstruation
Tonic to liver and kidneys
Cystitis
Fluid retention
Facial neuralgia
Stimulant (adrenal cortex)
Athlete’s foot
Burns
Hemorrhoids
Insect repellent
Acne
Bruises, broken capillaries
Uplifting and balancing emotions

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Ginger Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, apertif, aphrodisiac, appetite stimulant, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Aphrodisiac
Mental fatigue
Nervous exhaustion
Debility
Aids memory

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Congestion
Colds, coughs, bronchitis
Excess fluids, swelling
Spasms, diarrhea
Throat infections
Fever
Headaches
Arthritis
Sprains

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Grapefruit Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus paridisi

Purple LeafProperties:

Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antitoxic, astrigent, bactericidal, depurative, digestive, diuretic, restorative, stimulant (lymphatic, digestive), and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Performance tress
Euphoric, uplifting
Tiredness
Depression
Nervous exhaustion
Jet lag
Anger

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Obesity
Cellulite
PMS
Headache
Acne
Skin toner
Muscle fatigue

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Juniper Berry Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Juniperus communis

Purple LeafProperties:

Antiseptic, astringent, antitoxic, carminative, nervine, sedative, sudorific, tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Anxiety
Aphrodisiac
Nervous tension
Stress-related conditions
Poor memory
Mental exhaustion

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Acne
Boils
Arthritis
Gout
Cellulite
Cystitis
Varicose veins
Colds

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Lavender Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Lavendula augustifolia

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, decongestant, emmenagogue, fungicide, stimulates immune system, and sedative.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Nervous tension
Balances emotions
Irritability
Helpful during labor
Insomnia
Stress
Hysteria

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Inflammations of the skin
Palpitations
Hypertension
Convulsions
Muscle spasms
Bruises
Sprains
Headache
Hiccups
Respiratory ailments
Painful menstruation
Alopecia areata
Nausea, vomiting
Burns, sunburn
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
All wounds, cuts, bites, scarring
Scars

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Lemongrass Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antiplyretic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, depurative, digestive, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, sedcative, tonic, and vasodilator.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Lack of concentration
Mental fatigue
Stress-related conditions
Headaches
Nervous exhaustion
Irritability

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Acne
Athlete’s foot
Insect repellent
Muscular pain
Poor circulation
Colitis
Indigestion
Fevers
Headaches

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Mandarin Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata

Purple LeafProperties:

Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic (mild), laxative (mild), sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Stress
Insomnia
Mental fatigue
Irritability
Favored by children
Over activity
Nervous tension
Restlessness

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Insomnia
Indigestion
Obesity
Scars
Skin disorders
Stretch marks
Edema
Acne

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Marjoram, Sweet Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Marjorana hortensis

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, antiviral, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic (mild), emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, tonic, vasodilator, and vulnerary.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

General debility
Mental exhaustion
Mental/emotional instability
Anxiety
Insomnia
Nervous tension
Agitation, hyperactivity
Grief, heartache, sorrow
Anaphrodisiac
PMS
Hysteria
Stress
Obsession

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Asthma
Colds, spasmodic coughs
Bronchitis, sinusitis
Headache, migraine
Palpitations
Arthritis
Hypertension
Muscular spasms, stiffness
Painful menstruation
Bruises
Flu
Mouth ulcers

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Myrrh Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha

Purple LeafProperties:

Anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, antichloristic, ant catarrhal, antiseptic, astringent, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative, uterine tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Extreme emotional states
Confusion
Hysteria
Fear, panic
Emotional coldness
Apathy

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Wounds
Dry, cracked skin
Aging, mature skin
Athlete’s foot, ringworm
Asthma
Bronchitis
Sinusitis
Gum infections, gingivitis
Inflamed skin
Hemorrhoids
Mouth ulcers
Diarrhea

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Orange, Sweet Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis

Purple LeafProperties:

Antibiotic, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antigenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, depurative, digestive, diuretic, fungicidal, hypotensive, sedative (nervous), stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), stomachic, and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Nervous tension
Stress-related conditions
Insomnia
Soothing
Depression

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Constipation
Dull and oily complexion
Obesity
Palpitations
Edema
Bronchitis
Dyspepsia
Colds

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Patchouli Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin

Purple LeafProperties:

Antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-emetic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, antichloristic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nervine, prophylactic, sedative, stomachic, and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Depression
Aphrodisiac
Anxiety
Nervus exhaustion
Emotional coldness
Confusion
Lethargy

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Acne
Dermatitis
Dry, cracked skin
Eczema
Hemorrhoids
Fungal infections
Athlete’s foot
Dandruff
Wounds, sores
Insect repellant
Scars
Aging skin
Varicose veins

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Peppermint Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Mentha piperita

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, anesthetic (mild), antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antichloristic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antiviral, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, decongestant for the prostate (mild), depurative, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, stimulant, stomachic, nervine, vasoconstrictor and vermifuge.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Nervous stress
Depression
General debility
Lethargy
Hysteria
Mental fatigue
Shock

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Constricts capillaries
Acne
Asthma
Clears sinuses
Colds
Cough
Cramps
Dyspepsia
Halitosis
Headaches
Insect bites
Migraine
Fever
Neuralgia
Toothache
Arthritis
Hypotension
General debility

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Peru Balsam Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Myroxylan balsamum

Purple LeafProperties:

Antibacterial, anticatarrh, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, balsamic, cicatrix, expectorant, parasiticide, and stimulant.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Nervous tension
Stress
Comforting

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Asthma
Bronchitis
Catarrh
Colds
Coughs
Croup
Eczema
Laryngitis
Low blood pressure
Pruritis
Rashes
Relieves itch of scabies and ringworm
Rheumatism
Sores
Wounds

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Petitgrain Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium

Purple LeafProperties:

Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, calmative, deodorant, nervine, stimulant (digestive, nervous), stomachic, and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Anxiety
Balance nervous system
Depression
Insomnia
Nervous exhaustion
Stress-related conditions

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Acne
Skin toner
Oily skin
Deodorant
Muscular spasms
Relaxes breathing
Asthma
Arthritis

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Pine, Scotch Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris

Purple LeafProperties:

Anti-fungal, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antiviral, bacterialcidal, choleretic, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, exportorant, hypertensive, insecticidal, pectoral, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant, and vermifuge.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Fatigue
Nervous exhaustion
Stress-related conditions
Debility

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Asthma
Bronchitis
Laryngitis
Colds
Cystitis
Arthritis
Neuralgia
Insect repellant
Eczema
Ringworm

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Rosemary Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Purple LeafProperties:

Analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrisant, cardial, cytophylactic, decongestant, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, fungicidal, hepatic, hypertension, parasiticide, pectoral, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, and vulnerary.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

General debility
Mental fatigue
Nervous tension
Amnesia
Stress-related conditions
Hysteria
Depression
PMS
Grief, apathy
Lethargy

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Hypotension
Physical fatigue
Asthma
Painful menstruation
Arthritis
Headache
Bruising
Skin toner

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Sandalwood Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Santalum album

Purple LeafProperties:

Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antichloristic, antiseptic (urinary and pulmonary), antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, calmitive, cicatrisant, decongestant (lymph and veinous system), diuretic, emollient, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticidal, sedative, and tonic (heart).

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Insomnia
Nervous tension
Aphrodisiac
Aggression
Meditation
Depression
Obsession
Grief

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Urinary tract infections
Asthma, bronchitis
Acne
Dry, cracked skin
Aging, mature skin
Dry cough
Immune stimulant
Muscle spasms
Varicose veins, hemorrhoids
Neuralgia
Insomnia

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Valerian Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis

Purple LeafProperties:

Anodyne (mild), antidandruff, diuretic, anti-spasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, depressant of the central nervous system, hypnotic, hypotensive, regulator, sedative, stomachic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Insomnia
Nervous indigestion
Restlessness
Nervous tension

 

Physical Benefits

Insomnia
Nervous indigestion
Migraine
Restlessness
Nervous tension

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Vetiver Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanoides

Purple LeafProperties:

Antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, depurative, emmenagogue, nervine, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant (circulatory, production of red corpuscles), tonic, and vermifuge.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Debility
Depression
Insomnia
Nervous tension
Calming
Centering

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Arthritis
Cugts
Menstrual problems
Moth repellant
Muscular aches and pains
Sprains

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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cananga odorata

Purple LeafProperties:

Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseborrheic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, calmative, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, regulator, sedative (nervous), stimulant (circulatory), and tonic.

 

Green LeafEmotional Benefits:

Aphrodisiac
Insomnia
Emotional coldness
Depression
Nervous tension
Anxiety
Panic
Fear
Anger
Shock
Encourages feeling of well-being
PMS

 

Orange LeafPhysical Benefits:

Hypotension
Palpitations
Rapid breathing
Insect bites
Acne
Fever