Douglas fir

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Benefits  

Douglas fir helps to reduce cellulite, promotes mental health, clear sinuses, soothes exhausted nerves, helps to communicate confidently and acts as a best pain killer. It can also benefit in severe breathing conditions, infections and problems with respiratory system. Especially if someone is suffering with asthma, anxiety, rheumatism, nervous tension, sore, wounds, catarrh or tired muscles then it is very beneficial.

·         Instructions for Use

It is always essential to follow physician instructions for using any kind of medicine and same goes for Douglas fir oil. It should be used in diluted ratio of 50:50. Vegetable oil should be mixed with it. Now the remedy is ready for use. Plunge some drops on specific body part and apply to vitaflex points. Do the massage. It can be directly inhaled or even diffused.

·         History and Additional Information

Historical records show that David Douglas was the first Scottish botanist who introduced the cultivation of this tall tree in 1827. The first plant was seeded at Scone Palace. The tree has even achieved the height of 400 feet.

·        Details

Botanical Name: Douglas fir is known as “Pseudotsuga Menziesii”

Common Name: Douglas fir essential oil

Extraction Method: Steam distilled

Classification Note: Middle

Aroma: Fresh, Crisp, uplifting, green

Largest Producers: France and Canada

Best Blend: Fir oils, lemon, lavender, Cistus, pine, marjoram, rosemary

Popularity: Commonly it is known to be a Christmas tree in Western countries.

·         Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

If you intend to purse douglas fir oil benefits and uses then keep in mind to avoid usage during pregnancy. It is not recommended for internal body use. If someone has skin allergy or irritation then he/she should not use it.

Dill oil

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   Benefits:

Key benefits of dill oil include Anti spasmodic, digestive, carminative, disinfectant, sedative, galactogogue, sudorific and stomachic.

·         Instructions for use:

This essential oil can be used to aid digestion, protection against infections and chuck out anxiety. It can also be applied as vulnerary for healing internal and external wounds quickly. It is necessary to determine an appropriate does of dill essential oil. The quantity of dose depends on patient’s age, health condition and some other such factors.

·         History and Additional Information

It is also popular with an alternative name as “Indian dill” originated from Southwest Asian region. Dill is a biennial or annual herb that is harvested upon its growth up to one meter. It contains green fluffy leaves with yellow flowers and minute compacted seeds. Dill was popular among Greeks, Romans and Egyptians as “Anethon”. Anethon then became the origin of its botanical name. However, the common name has been derived from “Anglo-Saxon dylla”. The key reasons behind naming this herb as dylla were its comforting properties. History shows that during middle ages, it has been used as a allure against witchcraft.

·        Details

Botanical Name: Anthem Graveolens

English Name: Dill seeds

Common Name: Suva, Suwa

Plant part: Seeds

Place of Origin: Southwest Asia

·        Characteristics

Odor/smell: Dill essential oil has grass like sweet smell

Color: Pale yellow

Flavor: Pungent

·         Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

If you intend to enjoy dill oil benefits and uses then it’s necessary to apportion a specific dose according to your health and age.

Davana

• Benefits:

It helps a person to get out of stress and stay relaxed. The oil is also neuro-relaxant which treats tension, stress, depression and other problems. This fights against the viral diseases like cold, cough and influenza. It also aids wound healing cough and problematic menstruation.  

• Instructions for use:

The flowers of the davana plant are used for its fragrance and are often utilized in making perfumes, cosmetics and in food industry. The essence is also used in flavoring beverages.

• History and Information:

The plant was first cultivated at Tamil Nadu in India. Previously the flowers of the plant were offered in prayers to the Indian god.  It is about 40 to 60 meters of height. The plant is rarely grown naturally as the seeds are delicate hence specially cultivated in India and exported to other countries. It is now commonly used in nations like Germany, Japan, France and United states.  In order to produce essential oil the flowers are used in steam distillation process. 

·        Details

Latin/Botanical Name: Artemisia Pallens

Other Names: Davanam, davanamu, davana essential oil,

Family: Daisy

Part of Plant Used: Flowers and stems

Place of Origin: India

·        Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: The essential oil produces woody, fruit like and sweet aroma

Color: Burnt orange

Aroma Strength: Mild

Consistency: Vicious

Note: Base

Blending Suggestions: it could blend easily with rose, rosewood, sandalwood, tangerine, vanilla, jasmine, orange, Chamomile, cardamom, tuberose and ylang ylang

• Safety information:

It is suggested that women during pregnancy stage avoid using this oil.