Lavandula hybrida pure and natural essential oil

1.     Short description

Essential oil produced by steam distillation from the flowering tops. It is a colorless lavender aromatherapy’s or pale yellow liquid, with a fresh camphoraceous top note, and a woody herbaceous undertone.

2.     Long  description

Lavandin is a hybrid plant developed by crossing true lavender with spike lavender or aspic. Its flowers may be blue like true lavender or greyish like aspic. Essential oil extracted through steam distillation from the fresh and flowering tops.

Lavandin essential oil blends well with essential oils such as: chamomile,  clovebud,  jasmine, lemon, lime, orange, oregano, clove, bay leaf, cinnamon, citronella, cypress, pine, clary sage, geranium, thyme, patchouli, rosemary and citrus oils, epically bergamot and lime.

Properties

Antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, powerful antispasmodic (muscle contracture), anti-infectious (staph-pigmented), analgesic, antiseptic, cicatrizing, expectorant, nervine, tonic (cardiac), vulnerary, relaxing and calming.

Origin

Lavandin is a hybrid of “Spike Lavender” (Lavandula latifolia) and “True Lavender” (Lavandula angustifolia). It is also known as French Lavender since France is where most of the material is cultivated.

Extraction

Steam Distilled.

Chemical composition

Linalol, linalyl acetate, lavandulol, lavandulyl acetate, terpineol, limonene, carophyllene

Precautions

Mild neurotoxin-use with caution. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.  DO NOT use for burns.

Therapeutic properties

• Cardio-Vascular: Sluggish circulation, palpitations, phlebitis, cardio tonic
• Digestive: Spasms of solar plexus
• Genito-Urinary: Infections of genital/Urinary nature
• Immune: Colds, flu, cough
• Integumentary: Dermatitis, scabies, infectious skin diseases, allergies, wounds, ulcers, warts, bruises, itching
• Muscular-Skeletal: Rheumatic pains, stiff joints, muscular contracture, cramping
• Nervous: Nervousness, anxiety
• Respiratory: Non-tubercular opportunistic mycobacterium, coughs, colds, sinus infections, respiratory stuffiness

Uses

Lavandin is produced more for its odor quality. Traditional uses list it as good for respiratory, circulatory or muscular conditions.

Physical Benefits and Effects

Lavandin is analgesic and antibacterial. It helps dermatitis, wounds, scars, sinusitis, scabies, and headaches. Lavandin increases the blood flow and stops bleeding. It is also used for muscle pains, arthritis, and rheumatism. Lavandin can be used as a disinfectant.

Mental/Psyche Effects

Lavandin is relaxing and uplifting. It dispels nervous tension and stress. Lavandin is used for finding patience with oneself.

Juniperus communis pure and natural essential oil

1.     Short description

Juniper essential oil is extracted from Juniperus communis, of the Cupressaceae family and is also known as common juniper.

2.     Long  description

This crisp essential oil is used in aromatherapy to help stimulate and strengthen the nerves and bolster the spirits in challenging situations, while helping to relieve urine retention. It is used for treating rheumatism, arthritis and gout, as well as cellulite, acne, dermatitis, blocked pores, psoriasis and weeping eczemas.

Properties

Juniper oil can be extracted from the berries, as well as the needles and wood. The oil extracted from the berries is a more superior essential oil than that extracted from the twigs and needles. It has a fresh, clear but slightly woody aroma, and is a pale oil with a watery viscosity.

Origin

It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 meters (30 feet) in the wild, but is cultivated to a height of 2 meters (6 feet) and has blue-green needle-like leaves, small yellow flowers and the female tree produces a blue/black fruit (berry).

As a herb it has great medicinal value and was used against contagious diseases, such as cholera, typhoid fever and the plague in Tibet and in Europe. It was given to Mongolian women at the beginning of labor, and in Yugoslavia it was looked upon as an all-cure. It was burnt in French hospitals, to clear the air and is also very well known as the flavor ingredient of gin.

Extraction

Juniper oil is extracted from dried, crushed or slightly dried ripe fruit by steam distillation and yields 0.2 % - 2 %.

Chemical composition

The main chemical components of juniper oil are: a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-phellandrene, a-terpinene, y-terpinene, 1,4-cineole, b-phellandrene, p-cymene, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cayophyllene and trace amounts of limonene, camphor, linalool, linalyl acetate, borneol and nerol.

Precautions

It is considered non-toxic but since it can stimulate the uterine muscle it should not be used during pregnancy, nor by people with kidney problems. It is non-sensitizing, but some people do have a reaction to it, and it is generally wise to use this oil in moderation.

Therapeutic properties

The therapeutic properties of juniper oil are: antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, depurative, diuretic, rubefacient, stimulating, stomachic, sudorific, vulnerary and tonic.

Uses

Juniper oil can help calm the nerves, relieves anxiety, nervous tension and mental exhaustion. It is helpful when the prostate gland is enlarged and is used to help with the inability to pass urine, in cases of cystitis and kidney stones.

It is also helpful for cellulite and fluid retention. Juniper oil generally helps with the digestive system, particularly in cases of obesity, over-indulgence of food and premenstrual bloating.

For the liver, it has a tonic effect and helps regulate the menstrual cycle and eases painful period pains. It assists with the elimination of uric acid and therefore relieves pain in cases of gout, rheumatism and arthritis. Apart from this, juniper oil is also very effective for acne, eczema, oily skin, weeping eczema, psoriasis and dandruff and alleviates inflammation.

Physical Benefits and Effects

For additional physical benefits, juniper oil can help reduce indigestion, flatulence, and can even alleviate pains associated with menstrual cramps.

Clears, stimulates and strengthen the nerves. Very strong diuretic and antiseptic, valuable in cystitis, cellulite and fluid retention. Detoxifies and cleanses the body. Eliminates uric acid and helps in cases of arthritis, rheumatism and gout.

A tonic for oily and congested skin, easing acne, blocked pores, dermatitis, weeping eczema, psoriasis and swellings.

Mental/Psyche Effects

Provides the energy necessary to give up bad habits and begin better ones. Removes emotional toxins.

إكليل الجبل - Rosmarinus officinalis

1.     Short description

Rosemary, also known as Rosmarinus Officinalis, is very popular in the Mediterranean region as a culinary herb. Many dishes are cooked with rosemary oil and freshly plucked rosemary leaves.

2.     Long  description

Rosemary has been extensively used since ancient times for a variety of purposes. The Romans gave special importance to rosemary plant and used it in religious ceremonies. Its use extended to wedding ceremonies, food, cosmetics, and herbal care. Rosemary plant and its extract were also used in the ancient Egyptian civilization as incense.

Rosemary essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis, and over 68 pounds of leaf material is needed to create one pound of pure Rosemary essential oil.

• Scent: Rosemary essential oil has a fresh, piercing scent that is mildly pine-like but sweeter.
• Color and Body Grade: Rosemary is a clear essential oil that has middle note properties making it an essential oil that blends very well with others.
• Essential Oil Chemical Content: The main essential oil constituents of rosemary essential oil are: pinene, cineol, camphor, camphene, bornyl acetate, borneol and verbenon.

Properties

Rosemary essential oil has an overall stimulating and invigorating effect that works on both mental and physical levels.

Origin

it is a shrubby evergreen bush that grows up to 1.5 meters (4 feet) high with green-gray needle-shaped leaves and pale blue/lilac flowers that bees just love and is originally from Asia, but is now cultivated in France, Tunisia and Yugoslavia.

The name is derived from the Latin 'Rosmarinus' or 'sea dew', as it is rather fond of water. The Egyptians, Hebrews, Greeks and Romans considered the herb as sacred and even in the Middle Ages it was used to ward off evils spirits and used as a protection against the plague. It was burnt in French hospitals during epidemics.

Extraction

Rosemary oil is extracted from the fresh flowering tops by steam distillation. It yields 1.0 - 2.0 %.

Chemical composition

The main chemical components of rosemary oil are: a-pinene, borneol, b-pinene, camphor, bornyl acetate, camphene, 1,8-cineole and limonene.

Precautions

Rosemary oil should not be used during pregnancy and is unsuitable for people with epilepsy or high blood pressure.

Therapeutic properties

The therapeutic properties of rosemary oil are: analgesic, antidepressant, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypertensive, nervine, rubefacient, stimulant, sudorific and tonic.

Uses

Rosemary oil has a pronounced action on the brain and the central nervous system and is wonderful for clearing the mind and mental awareness, while having excellent brain stimulant properties, as well as improving memory.

It helps with headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion and the antiseptic action of rosemary oil is especially suitable for intestinal infections and diarrhea, easing colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice and relieving pain associated with rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and gout. It also helps for arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation and varicose veins.

The diuretic properties of rosemary oil are useful with reducing water retention during menstruation, and also with obesity and cellulite.

On the respiratory system, it is effective for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinus and whooping cough. Because of its astringent action, it is also effective for countering sagging skin. Its stimulating action benefits scalp disorders and encourages hair growth.

On the skin, it helps to ease congestion, puffiness and swelling and can also be used for acne, dermatitis and eczema, but a very popular use of this oil is the use in hair care products, as it has a pronounced positive effect on the health of the hair and scalp. It increases the circulation to the scalp and is therefore also effective for promoting hair growth.

Physical Benefits and Effects

• Muscle Relief, Aches and Pains - Increasing circulation can help relieve excess muscle tension.
• Hair Care and Dandruff Control - Rosemary's stimulating effect helps control dandruff and boost shine.
• Cough and Cold Symptoms - Several compounds in rosemary essential oil help alleviate cold symptoms and loosen chest congestion.
• Adrenal Gland Stimulation - Rosemary has strong effects on the adrenal and other glands of the body.
• Room Freshener - The anti-parasitical, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties of rosemary make it a popular choice for room diffusers to control mold and uplift spirits.

Mental/Psyche Effects

• Increasing Memorization - Recent studies of Harvard college students proved that using aromas during study time increased the student's ability to memorize key facts and concepts and increased test performances.
• Mental Concentration and Stimulation - Rosemary helps boost recall and mental clarity by working directly on the central nervous system.
• Decreases Fatigue and Mild Depression - Fatigue and depression brought on by weariness or feeling "run down" are relieved by the stimulating and energizing effects of rosemary essential oil.