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Essential Oil | Properties
| of the best stimulants, it also lowers cholesterol, eases muscle and rheumatism pains and treats lung congestion, sore throat and canker sores. It stimulates the nervous system, motor nerves, adrenals and a sluggish gallbladder. It is often used in penetrating liniments.
Tea tree | Antifungal, antiyeast, antibacterial. A good immune system tonic which fights lung, genital, urinary, vaginal, sinus and mouth infections. It counters fungal infections and viral infections such as herpes, shingles, chicken pox, candida, thrush and flu.
Ylang-ylang | Strong sedative, antispasmodic. Helps to lower blood pressure, tempers depression, fear, anger, aphrodisiac in small doses. High concentration can produce headaches or nausea.
| Essential oils can have an impact not only on physical issues such as muscle tension and inflammation but also on emotional states. The following summary of the psychological indications for the essential oils comes from an excellent and comprehensive guide entitled Aromatherapy by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green. |
Emotion | Oils
Anger | Basil, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Coriander, Frankincense, Geranium, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang.
Anxiety | Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Camphor, Cardamom, Chamomile, Cypress, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine,
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