A valuable oil for during exams and stressful times, aids concentration, eases headaches and fatigue. Also it relieves the symptoms of sinus, asthma and infuenza,induces and regulates menstruation.

Bergamot
PHOTOSENSITIVE. NOT TO BE USED EXTERNALLY IF USING SUNBEDS OR GOING INTO TO THE SUN UP TO TWELVE HOURS AFTER APPLICATION.
Used for nervous anxiety, uplifting, refreshing, balancing, Promotes a good appetite, antiseptic, assits healing in eczema and dermatitis, highly antiseptic, cleansing, acne, urinary infections, cramps and adult colic

Black Pepper
Uplifting, muscular aches and pains, weight loss, cleansing to cuts and wounds, bruising, chilblains, constipation, heartburn, flatulence, mental exhaustion, strains, sprains.

Cedarwood
Relaxing, Restorative, Relieves congestion, hair restorer, emotional instability, mental strain, anxiety, tension, Alopecia, dermatitis, eczema, dandruff, psoriasis, seborrhoea of the scalp, catarrh, bronchial cough.

Clary Sage
DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY.
EUPHORIC, UPLIFTING, HARMONISES. REDUCE TENSION, HEAVY OR PAINFUL PERIODS, DIGESTIVE DISORDERS, CELL REGENERATIVE, MENOPAUSAL HOT FLUSHES, FRIGIDITY, ACHING LEGS, VERTIGO, SORE THROATS, OILY SKIN AND HAIR, CELLULITE.

Cypress
Whooping Cough, nervous anxiety, astringent, antibacterial,painful periods, sweat regulator, oily skin, anti-perspirant, deodorant. detoxifying, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, fluid retention, loss of voice, colds, bronchitis, rheumatism and osteoarthritis.
Eucalyptus
DO NOT USE ON BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN,DO NOT USE WHEN TAKING HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES OR FOR MORE THAN A FEW DAYS AT A TIME. DO NOT TAKE IT INTERNALLY. DO NOT USE WHEN PREGNANT.

This is a very powerful antiseptic and decongestant, also antiviral properties. Eucalyptus alleviates inflammation. A valuable oil with many other properties eg, insecticidal, diuretic, stimulant, pain killer, reduces fever and heals wounds.

Fennel
AVOID DURING PREGNANCY. DAMAGE OR HYPERSENTITIVE SKIN.

Calming, warming, nervous anxiety, nausea, colic, flatulence, constipation. Menopausal problems, PMS, irregular periods. Aids weight loss. Catarrh and chest congestion.astringent for cleaning skin.

Frankincense
DO NOT USE ON SENSITIVE SKIN.

Emotional or mental anguish,paranoia, nightmares, sores, wounds, stress conditions,ulcers, diarrhoea, fluid rentention and excessive watery type conditions, injured tissue, bronchial irritation, weight loss.

Jasmine

An excellent oil for treating depression and for lifting confidence. A valuable skincare oil and brilliant for use during pregnancy and afterwards.
An oil you use very litlle of.

Lavender

There are several species of Lavender that are used for essential oils. This oil is very much loved and very useful in the first aid kit. Both Leaves and flowers are used. Lavender is very versatile, and is an adaptogen, meaning it can be used with calming and stimulating oils. It is able to restore the body and mind to balance out the emotions. Lavender is calming, soothing, antidepressent and emotionally balancing. It has antiseptic, antibacterial and painkilling properties which makes it really good for treating burns, wounds and cuts. It is also a decongestant, which makes it effective against colds, flu and catarrhal conditions. Blood pressure lowers and spams are eased and prevented.
Main uses.

Burns, bruises, spots, allergies and insect bites all benefit from using Lavender. Tension, depression, insomnia, headaches, stress and hypertension respond well to Lavender, also lavender can be used to relieve stomach cramps, nasea, colic, flatulence and indegestion. Cysstitis, asthma, catarrhal conditions, throat infections, and bad breath.
LAVENDER WATER
Pour 1/3 cup rosewater into a bottle and add 30 drops of lavender oil. Shake well, leave in the dark for two weeks. Use a skin tonic.
BLEND WITH:
eucalyptus and ginger for backache
Tea tree and chamomile for earache
and Irritability- lavender with chamomile and neroli.
CAUTIONS
Usually safe for all age groups but be careful if you have hayfever or asthma as some sufferers may be allergic.

CHILDREN'S AROMATHERAPY

Lemon
DO NOT USE BEFORE SUNBATHING, USE FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY AND DILUTE IT VERY WEAK FOR THE BATH AND MASSAGE.