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Citronella Essential Oil
Cymbopogon nardus
cilantro essential oil
Coriandrum sativum
Brazilian Orange Essential Oil
Citrus sinensis
Benzoin Resinoid Essential Oil
Styrax benzoin
Wormwood Essential Oil
Artemisia absinthium
Wild Orange Essential Oil
Citrus sinensis
Vetiver Essential Oil
Vetiveria zizanoides
Verbena Essential Oil
Aloysia citriodora
Vanilla Essential Oil
Vanilla planifolia
Valerian Essential Oil
Valeriana officinalis
Benefits & Uses
- β’ Stress Relief: Calming effects help reduce daily stressors and promote a sense of peace.
- β’ Mood Enhancement: Its uplifting scent can boost mood and encourage a positive mindset.
- β’ Emotional Balance: Supports emotional stability and helps manage mood swings.
- β’ Romantic Atmosphere: Creates a loving and intimate environment, enhancing connections with partners.
- β’ Grounding: Assists in grounding overactive emotions, fostering clarity of thought.
- β’ Skin Nourishment: Helps to improve skin texture and hydration, making it ideal for dry or mature skin.
- β’ Hair Care: Promotes healthy hair and scalp, often used in shampoos and conditioners.
- β’ Inflammation Reduction: May alleviate discomfort from inflammation-related conditions.
- β’ Digestive Support: Can aid in digestion and alleviate symptoms of discomfort.
- β’ Respiratory Aid: Supports respiratory health by soothing breathing passages.
- β’ Facial Blend: Useful in facial oils for dry or mature skin types.
- β’ Moisturizer: Adds hydration when mixed with lotions or creams.
- β’ Hair Treatment: Can be added to hair products to enhance shine and health.
- β’ Perfume: A key ingredient in many natural perfumes for its intoxicating scent.
- β’ Air Freshener: Diffused to freshen and purify the air.
- β’ Mood Enhancer: Used in home diffusers to create a calming ambiance.
- β’ Natural Insect Repellent: Distilled properties may help repel common home insects.
- β’ Scented Candles: Often featured in candles for its fragrant profile.
How to Use
For small rooms: 3-5 drops; medium rooms: 5-8 drops; large rooms: 8-12 drops. Diffuse for 30-60 minutes, 2-3 times daily. Best used in the evening or during meditation practices.
Dilute to 2-3% for adults (12-18 drops per oz of carrier oil), 0.5-1% for children (3-6 drops per oz), and 1-2% for elderly (6-12 drops per oz). Recommended carriers include sweet almond or jojoba. Massage into skin, focusing on areas of tension, allowing to absorb fully.
For direct inhalation, place 1-2 drops on a tissue and breathe deeply. For steam inhalation, add 2-3 drops to hot water and inhale the vapor for 5-10 minutes. Personal inhalers may also be used to keep the aroma close.
Safety & Precautions
Always perform a patch test prior to topical use. Can cause photosensitivity; avoid sun exposure for 12 hours after application. Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy or while nursing. Ensure it is stored in a cool, dark place, away from children.
- β οΈ Pregnant women (especially first trimester)
- β οΈ Individuals with hormone-sensitive conditions
- β οΈ Individuals taking blood pressure medication
- β οΈ Children under 2 years old
- β οΈ Those with sensitive skin or allergies
