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Essential Oil | Properties
Lavender | Excellent first-aid oil; antiviral, antibacterial, boosts immunity, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic. Used to treat lung, sinus and vaginal infections, including candida. An excellent treatment for laryngitis and asthma. It relieves muscle pain, headaches, insect bites, cystitis and other inflammation. It also treats digestive disturbances, including colic.
Marjoram | Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic. A strong sedative, eases muscle spasms, tics, menstrual cramps, headaches (especially migraines) and stiff joints. Treats spasmodic coughs, colds, flu, laryngitis and hypertension and is a light laxative. Also helps normalize blood pressure.
Neroli | Antidepressant, aphrodisiac. Neroli treats diarrhea and circulation problems such as hemorrhoids and high blood pressure. Used to counter emotional shock, mental confusion, nervous strain, anxiety, fear and lack of confidence.
Peppermint | Digestive; clears sinuses, antiseptic, decongestant, stimulant. Peppermint alleviates digestive tract spasms, indigestion, nausea, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, and helps destroy bacteria, viruses and parasites in the digestive tract. It also clears sinus and lung congestion and is used to treat muscle spasms and inflammation.
Rosemary | Stimulating to circulation, relieves pain, decongestant, improves circulation. One
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