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Amber: Transforms negative energy into positive. Calms, and attracts loving, faithful emotions. Opens the crown charka and aligns the etheric bodies with the physical. Attracts prosperity. Bay: Activates the throat charka and opens the bronchial passages. Facilitates full breath and full expression. Decongestive. Healing to the heart. Good for colds, flu, rheumatism and sprains. Psychic purifier. Benzoin: Awakens higher mindedness. Encourages confidence and empowerment. Calms and sedates the mind and emotions. Relieves dry skin, coughs, and arthritis. Use as a natural deodorant and preservative. Carrot Seed: Mother Nature's skin nurturer. Relieves and replenishes dry, aging skin. Helps to reduce wrinkles and restore elasticity. Stimulates endocrine function. *Not for use during pregnancy. Cedar: Attracts prosperity. Encourages flow. Causes elimination of blockages, and toxins, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Cleanses and purifies the body, skin and the environment from all negativity and stagnation. Gives relief from bronchitis, colds, arthritis, and can have a diuretic effect. Repels insects. *Not for use during pregnancy. Chamomile: Calms the nervous system, the mind and digestive system. Peace. Helps the heart to understand. Dissolves negativity. Anti-inflammatory action helps with rheumatism, burns, asthma, and depression. Protects and heals dry hair and skin conditions. Very gentle healing oil. Cinnamon: Promotes psychic awareness and protection. Blends with and emphasizes all other essences. Attracts money and "security". Aphrodisiac. Very healing on all levels. Good for colds, flu, headache, toothache, and sore muscles. Helps to heal the heart and kidneys. Citronella: Protects, cleanses and clears the aura. Strengthens the life force. Encourages self-expression and creativity. Good for writers and actors. Brings clarity to the mind and inner vision. Good for attracting prosperity. Activates the throat charka and acts as a tonic for all throat ailments. Repels insects. Deodorizer. Clary Sage: Calming relaxant. Brings a sense well being to the spirit. Contains a hormone-like agent similar to estrogen that regulates hormonal balance. Relieves tired, sore or injured muscles and menstrual cramping when used in massage. Aphrodisiac. Use as an antiseptic for oily skin and dandruff. *Not for use during pregnancy. Do not drink alcohol or drive when under it's influence. Clove: Protects and cleanses the body and aura. Balances 2nd and 4th charkas. Calms and comforts the emotions. Strengthens eyesight and protects one from disease and infection. Highly antiseptic. Good for oral infections and toothache pain. Known to assist with digestive, muscular, and bronchial ailments. Dragon's Blood: Energizes and attracts inspiration and success. Protection. Promotes virility, strength and passion. Attracts the male energies. Purifies. "Burns" out illness and infection. Helps heal bones, teeth, blood disorders, and reproductive organs. Eucalyptus: A powerful antiseptic widely used in baths and massages during the cold season. Blend oil in chest rubs and use in a vaporizer to keep air germ free in sick room. Blends well with Lavender and Pine. Antiseptic, for fevers, sore throats, and colds, expectorant, burned for healing and protection. Good for all problems with sinuses and lungs, colds, flu, bronchitis, asthma, helps acne. Evening Primrose: Rich in GLA, vitamins and minerals. An oil excellent for face and body massage especially to combat dry skin and eczema. Useful as a tonic for the nerves and hormonal balancer. Good for menstrual problems and for balancing the effects of menopause. Frankincense: A sacred, purifying scent used to cleanse the body, aura, and environment of all negative influences. Promotes a meditative state. Sun energy. Opens the crown charka and has a healing affect on infections, and viruses. Revitalizes dry and/or aging skin. Helps with asthma and bronchial infections. Geranium: Balances the mind and body. Calms and stabilizes the emotions. Astringent, Good healing oil for all skin types. Helps to relieve eczema and psoriasis. Repels insects and negative thought forms and environments. Diuretic. Good as massage oil for cellulite. Grapefruit: Refreshing and uplifting. Brings renewed energy, "a second wind". Antiseptic to the skin. Tones all bodily tissues and helps “erase” cellulite. Antidepressant. Honeysuckle: Strengthens the mind and memory. Balancing to the right and left-brain. Awakens the crown and brow charka’s, bringing psychic awareness. Induced prophetic dreams and assists one to let go of the past. Strengthens and brings flexibility to the body. Helps heal sore throats, headaches and asthma. Jasmine: Good luck in love and wealth. Aphrodisiac. Alleviates depression, and tension. Raises self esteem. Opens the heart charka and stimulates clarity of thought. Enables one to lucid dream, when it is used before sleeping. Good for use during childbirth. Rejuvenates the skin when used in massage and cosmetics. A beautiful fragrance when worn as a perfume. Juniper Berries: Promotes protection from all negative influences. Transforms negative emotions into positive. Purifies the aura and the subtle body. Diuretic action also encourages "flow" in all areas of life. *Not for use during pregnancy.Tonic, astringent, and antiseptic. Reduces swelling and relieves arthritis. Good for dissolving fat and cellulite when used with massage. Is believed to boost the immune system. Lavender: An ancient scent known for protection, relaxation, and healing. Good for headaches, insomnia, pain, arthritis, and depression. Antiseptic. Astringent. Good for burns, insect bites, acne and eczema. Helps to reduce scarring. Promotes hair growth. Activates the crown charka. Ancients believed it ensured fidelity. Lemon: Attracts joy and benevolent energies. Clears and stimulates the mind while relaxing the muscles and relieving stress. Attunes to the third charka. Antibacterial. Antiseptic. Good for oily skin conditions. Used as a tonic to the lymphatic and digestive system. Very good for dieters, when put in water, and will help break up cellulite when used with massage. Bleaches hair and fabrics. Conditions skin and nails. Dilute well when used on skin. Mandarin: Mild, calming oil used for massage and the digestive system. Can help prevent stretch marks when used in massage. Mugwort: Awakens one to the psychic energies around and within them. Facilitates astral travel and dream interpretation. Opens and purifies circulatory channels. Strengthens the uterus and eases painful menstrual cramping. Some claim it to be excellent for strengthening the life force in the fetus. *Not for use during pregnancy without professional supervision. Musk: Stimulates the root and spleen charkas, arousing the reproductive organs and instincts. Healing and cleansing to the heart, lungs, and blood. Encourages self-esteem, and desirability. Can assist in transmuting sexual love into higher emotion, and spiritual connection. Myrrh: Powerful purifier. Helps to heal bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Anti-inflammatory. Good for oral hygiene and gum infections. Good for dry skin conditions. *Not for use during pregnancy. Promotes faithfulness. Inspires positive thoughts and words. Holy blessings. Nag Champa: Sacred incense of India. Good for meditation, and prayer. Soothes, and calms. Clears and purifies all charkas. Attracts assistance from higher realms. Neroli: Soothes, relaxes, and uplifts the spirit. Instills confidence. Excellent for dry sensitive skin, scars and stretch marks. Aphrodisiac. Stimulates circulation. Brings calm and relieves stress and tension. Good for calming "butterflies" in the stomach. Niaouli: Protection. Antiseptic, helps to heal cuts and wounds, infections, acne, skin irritations and allergies. Used to treat bacterial viruses, sore throats, and respiratory problems. Good when used in a vaporizer or as a chest rub for bronchial clearing. Nutmeg: Calms the mind and body therefore it is good for insomnia. Brings visions. Attracts wealth and health. Good for the intestinal tract, and reproductive organs. Is said to reverse impotency and hair loss. Can be dangerous if taken internally. As a seasoning use is fine. Olive: Peace of heart and mind. Assures fidelity in love and can attract a marriage partner. Inspires fruitfulness and security in love, family and business. Attracts money. Revitalizes all physical systems as well as the mind. Orange: Purification on all levels. Encourages emotional expression and the gentle healing and restructuring of emotional memories. Attracts abundance and happiness through love and marriage. A tonic to the digestive system. Antiseptic. Good for oily skin. Dilute well when used on the skin. Orris: Aphrodisiac. Attracts love and romance. Good for treating acne and insect bites. Helps relieve coughs, colds and bronchitis. Diuretic, said to ease upset stomach and toothache. Whole pieces of the root have been used as infant teething rings. The violet-like scent grows more beautiful with age. Palmarosa: Attracts Love. Regenerates the cellular body. Clears and "wakes up" the mind. A powerful healer for skin conditions such as acne, eczema and dry aging skin. Antiseptic. Helps to regulate the thyroid. Used to treat anorexia and as a tonic for the entire system. Parsley: Purification on all levels. Diuretic. Helps to relieve urinary tract infection and kidney problems. Rich in vitamin B and potassium. Good for gall bladder problems and helping to expel gall stones. Excellent breath deodorant. Stimulates the pituitary gland. Sedative. Good for nervous conditions. Parsley has been said to dry up mother's milk after birth. Patchouli: Aphrodisiac; awakens fertility. Stimulates and balances the yin or feminine aspects. Purifies and aligns the root, and spleen charkas. Attracts prosperity Dispels negativity. Clears the complexion and helps heal other skin conditions. Preserves youth. Pennyroyal: Creates a shield of protection. Repels negativity. Energizes the body and calms the mind and nerves. Diuretic. Good for colds and bronchitis. Eases nausea and intestinal cramps. Fortifies the spleen and solar plexus charkas. Used for ulcers, headache and fever. A tonic for the reproductive system. *Not for use during pregnancy as it stimulates menstruation and uterine contractions. Deodorant and insecticide. Peppermint: Purifies. Attracts positive energies. Eliminates static and "cobwebs" from the aura, and mind. Clears the respiratory passages. Revitalizes and rejuvenates the mind and body. Relieves depression. Helps to alleviate bronchial spasms and asthma. Cooling to fever and inflammation. Good for the digestive system and for nausea. Pettigraine: Uplifting, relieves stress and anxiety. Cleanses and rejuvenates and the spirit. Brings clarity to the mind. Helps to relieve insomnia. Good for healthy hair. Use as an antiseptic and tonic. It is deodorizing and an insecticide. Good for sunburn and itchy skin. Pine: Cleansing. Rejuvenating. Fresh starts. Inspires positive, enthusiastic feelings. Good for colds, bronchitis, and asthma. Antiseptic. Deodorizing. Repels insects. Brings harmony to the home. Poppy Seed: Quiets the mind and brings visions. Induces calm and restful sleep. A tonic for the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory system, therefore, it is very good for healing these areas. Pain reliever. Rose: Attracts love, confidence and healing to the heart. Activates yin or feminine energies. Calms emotions and brings understanding. Protects secrets. Christ consciousness. Soothes and heals female reproductive organs. Help to heal sore throats and cold sores. Very good for rejuvenating the skin. Awakens sensuality. Rosemary: Clears the mind and opens blocked passages, both in the body and elsewhere. Brings the desired information by tapping into the universal mind. Facilitates inner peace and contentment. Attracts love. Good for emotional healing. Stimulates and rejuvenates tired muscles. Diuretic. Helps to break down cellulite when used in massage. Restores suppleness and shine to the hair. Rosewood: Uplifting anti-depressant. Relaxes and restores sore muscles and nerves. Helps headaches and fights off the beginning phases of cold and flu. Antiseptic and very healing to skin conditions like acne. Deodorant. Sage: Permeates the environment and creates a barrier of protection while neutralizing the existing negativity. Sacred to Native American Indians as a "smudging" herb. Attracts well being and prosperity. Brings what is needed. Astringent. Helps heal skin eruptions. Good for sores, bacterial infections, bronchitis, rheumatism, arthritis, catarrh, sprains and aching muscles. Aids in relieving depression, anxiety and exhaustion. Calms the digestion and eases menstrual cramping. *Not for use during pregnancy. Sandalwood: Aligns all charkas, allowing healing energy to flow through and out. Sedates and relaxes. Good for meditation, healing, and manifestation practices. Aphrodisiac. Awakens sacred sensuality. Facilitates concentration. Considered to bestow holy protection. Regenerates dry/aging hair and skin. Sassafras: Attracts prosperity. Use externally and for aromatic purposes. May be made into a light tea. Great for skin conditions like eczema and poison ivy and acne. Anti-inflammatory. Clears red eyes when mixed with Rosewater. Good as mouthwash for sore swollen gums. Calms and balances the mind. *Not for internal use during pregnancy as it stimulates menstrual flow. Spearmint: Cooling stimulant. Restores energy and balance to the system. Strengthens the nerves and muscles. As a tea, spearmint calms a nervous stomach rapidly. Deodorant. Insect repellant. Relieves insomnia. Antiseptic. Helps headaches, fever, indigestion, Intestinal cramps, colic and hemorrhoids. Helps to alleviate depression. Tangerine: Purification. Awakens joy, and dissolves negativity. Antiseptic. Antispasmodic. Assists in lymph drainage. Balances dry scalp and dandruff conditions while moisturizing hair and skin. Sedative. Tonic. Tarragon: Protection. Prevents fatigue, stimulates the appetite, relieves gastrointestinal disorders, colic and rheumatism. Anesthetic action can help toothaches. Calms nervous stomach. Antioxidant. Anti-fungal. Enhances and protects health and well being. Can stimulate menstruation when taken internally in large quantities so *not for therapeutic use during pregnancy. Tea Tree: Nature's antiseptic. Good for use on wounds, burns, insect bites, scratches, rashes, and herpes. Relieves itch and kills germs. Good for dandruff, athlete's foot, acne, ringworm, Candida and warts. Anti-fungal. Anti-viral. Good as an airborne disinfectant. Thyme: Bestows courage and confidence. Helps insomnia and depression. Brings calm and balance to the 6th and 7th charkas. Accelerates the healing process and strengthens the immune system. Antibiotic. Antiseptic. Diuretic. Very good for lung ailments, viruses and infections. Brings relief for bladder infections. Revives the liver and circulatory system. Regulates digestion and eases indigestion. Disinfectant and insect repellent. *Not for use during pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure. Tuberose: "The Mistress of the Night", awakens erotic feelings, and attracts romance. Enhances the capacity for emotional depth. Brings peace to the mind and heart. Opens the crown charka and assists in psychic development. Attracts inspiration. A tonic for the reproductive system as well as the heart and mind. Vervain: Ancient and sacred even to the Egyptians, Persians and Druids, Vervain is said to be a purifier of the physical and spiritual body. Attracts and brings luck in love and prosperity. Calms the body and nerves while stimulating the mind. Can promote lucid dreams and out of body travels. Astringent and antispasmodic *Not for use during pregnancy. Stimulates blood flow and the body’s self-cleaning mechanisms. May cause nausea when taken internally. Believed to shrink-swollen tissues and tumors when used as a poultice. Vetivert: Protection. Attracts prosperity, love and feelings of security. Awakens sensuality and repels negativity. Stimulates circulation and helps relieve arthritis and joint pain. Relaxing. Said to help lower blood pressure. Yarrow: Attracts love and calm, self-confidence. Courage. Soothing to the heart. Said to stimulate hair growth, when used as shampoo. Alleviates dandruff. Astringent. Anti-inflammatory. Helps to stop internal and external bleeding (helps blood to thicken). Assists in healing persistent wounds and infections. Brings healing to all mucous membranes. Calms digestive tract. Good for bringing rapid recovery from the flu. Relieves toothache. Ylang Ylang: Aphrodisiac. Promotes calm, peaceful relaxation. Relieves anxiety and depression. Good for insomnia and meditation. Tones and awakens the sex center. Lowers blood pressure. Restores skin and hair to a natural, balanced state of health. The information contained in this section is not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. All information listed is derived from legend, lore and myth. Some substances, like citrus and pine may cause irritation to sensitive skin when used in a concentrated form. Likewise, some natural substances are toxic when taken internally. It is up to the reader to determine the correct use for any substance with regards to it's healing or curative properties. | . |