Essential Oils - Nature's Most Pleasing Remedies
Ancient civilizations well understood the aromatic use of essential oils for health enhancement. As long as 6,000 years ago, Egyptians discovered the therapeutic benefits of massaging with essential oils. Cosmetic and skin care products became an emblem of Egypt, and fragrances, herbal oils, balsams, and resins were frequently used in religious ceremonies. Although the modern world is far distant from our Egyptian progenitors, their research in essential oils has paved the way for contemporary Aromatherapy.
There are so many lovely essential oils that we don't have the space to list them all in detail so I will share one of my favorite oils with you, and if you want details on a different oil please email your request to sharon@peppermint-romance.com . If I have information on the oil you're looking for I'll email it back to you.
Essential Oil: Jasmine (Jasminum officinale or Jasminum grandiflorum) Abbr: Jas
The plant is an evergreen shrub or vine that grows to 10 metres, with delicate bright green leaves and star shaped white flowers that bloom at night.
Note: Base.
Odour of Essential Oil: Rich, warm and floral.
Colour of Essential Oil: Dark-orange brown.
Source of Essential Oil: Blossoms.
Method of Extraction: A concrete is produced by solvent extraction. The absolute is separated from the concrete with alcohol, then is steam distilled.
Essential Oil Properties: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Parturient, Sedative, Uterine.
Actions of Essential Oil: Anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, balances skin, calming, eases labour pain, uterine tonic.
Circulatory: Tonic - general.
Endocrine: Menopause, pre-menstrual syndrome.
Genito-Urinary: Menstrual pain, pre-menstrual syndrome, uterine disorders, uterine tonic.
Muscular: Aches and pains, muscle spasms.
Nervous: Anxiety, depression, exhaustion, headache, headache - migraine, impotence, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Aphrodisiac, frigidity, impotence, labour pain, libido - depressed.
Respiratory: Catarrh, cough.
Skin: Dermatitis, eczema, hydrates skin, skin - dry, skin disorders, wrinkles.
Medical Terms: Dermatitis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, apathy, aphrodisiac, calming, depression, exhaustion, frigidity, impotence, tension, uplifting.
Contra-Indications: Pregnancy.
Comments: Originating in China, the oil is primarily produced in India, France, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Italy and Turkey.~Jasmine has long been prized as a perfume ingredient, probably because of its emotionally uplifting qualities.~This oil blends very well with Sandalwood as an anti-depressant.~Also an excellent choice for female related problems and as a uterine tonic.
