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Essential Oils List Lemongrass essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the Cymbopogon citratus plant, which is native to Sri Lanka. It is however cultivated mostly in Guatemala. Lemongrass essential oil has a light yellow to amber color, and its consistency is not sticky or viscous. Its aromatic description is listed as a citronella-like nuance of sweet and lemony. It has a strong initial aroma, but it evaporates very quickly. It is used as a top note in perfumery. The oil is non-toxic, but like with all essential oils, has to be diluted in a carrier oil. The ratio of dilution is usually 15 drops of essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil. Possible uses for lemongrass oil are for acne, athlete’s foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect-repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress, and sports-muscle pain. The oil has the property of relieving lactic acid buildup in muscles. It is also an excellent household cleaner, as it kills germs and bacteria. In cosmetic use, lemongrass essential oil is recommended for...read more -
Essential Oils List Grapefruit essential oil is quickly becoming one of the more popular essential oils on the aromatherapy landscape. Grapefruits have long been ingested for their various health benefits so it is no surprise that an extracted seed form of grapefruit essential oil would make its way to the marketplace. And it is no surprise consumers are responding so positively to the product. Grapefruit essential oil is a pleasing and refreshing fragrance. It must be cold-pressed–it cannot be distilled–but when it’s been properly prepared, grapefruit essential oil has the same bright, clean scent as the peels of a fresh grapefruit. Grapefruit oil is most valuable for its invigorating tonic purposes. Like most citrus, the scent creates a feeling of euphoria, which can be used to treat depression. It can also be used to treat acne and cellulite, and other skin conditions. However, we wish to focus on its value as a “pick-me-up.” Grapefruit essential oil is phototoxic, so it’s not a good idea to apply it directly to your skin, even diluted...read moreGrapefruit Essential Oil
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Essential Oils List Lavender essential oil has gained the reputation as an all purpose essential oil in the aromatherapy world. That is to say, lavender essential oil is used as a remedy to numerous internal an external maladies that people are bothered with. These maladies can be anything from warts to joint pain. That is quite a range, indeed. In that regard, lavender essential oil is almost a poster child for aromatherapy, the use of different natural oils (defined by their smell) to alleviate pains and conditions. Of course, there are those who may be skeptical about the merits of lavender essential oil and aromatherapy in general. Many will suggest that lavender essential oil does not have a legitimate, provable therapeutic value. This type of attitude is the type that will face natural health remedies like aromatherapy. Actually, it is the same type of attitude many proven, traditional forms of medicine faced when they first appeared. For now, aromatherapy must derive its credibility from a fountain of personal accounts and individual’s experience. Personal...read moreLavender Essential Oil
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