Saturday, February 23, 2013

Savory Essential Oil




Savory Essential Oil benefits and uses

Following listed properties are available from the essential oil of Savory:  Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-parasitic, anti-infectious, resistance refreshment and also a general stimulant for the body.
Below mentioned problems  can be eased by using the Savory Essential Oil:  Spots problems, adrenal glands,  athletes foot, back problems,  burns, colds, colic, coughs, digestive problems, gangrene, gingivitis, infection, influenza, mononucleosis, pancreatitis, pneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis, blemish tissue, shingles, tonsillitis, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, , viral infections , vaginal yeast infection and urinary tract/bladder infection etc .

Instructions for Use

Savory oil can be used diluted using the range twenty to eighty, or one part necessary oil to four parts vegetable oil. The intensity should then be applied on site, use quite a few drops. It can be applied to vita flex points, diffused or taken as a dietary supplement.

History and Additional Information

In Roman times it was called Mountain Savory, giving virility and love. The essential oil is used as a component in lotions for the scalp in cases of hair loss.


Details

Latin/Botanical Name:
Satureja Montana
Other Names: Mountain and winter savory
Family: Lamiaceae
Part of Plant Used: Flowers
Place of Origin: France and surrounding areas

Characteristics

Fragrance: pointed, herbaceous
Color: Yellow to orange
Aroma Strength: Strong
Consistency: Thin
Blending Suggestions: Thyme, sage, most mints
Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

This Oil is also known as a dermal pollutant, and also a mucous covering annoyance. Pregnant women should not use this oil. It is extremely recommended that this oil should be used only by skilled aroma-therapists.

Spearmint Essential Oil



Spearmint Essential Oil benefits and uses

This cooling, stimulating essential oil is being used in aromatherapy and it is very good at stimulating the mind, and increasing mental agility.  It also cools the skin, calms irritation reducing ruddiness etc. It can ease migraine, spastic colon, chest congestion and headaches while boosting the abridgment system.  Certain properties are palliative, painkiller, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, cordial, decongestant, expectorant, hepatic, stimulant, and stomachic.

Instructions for Use

Spearmint Oil can be employed as neat in diffusers, added to warm bath water, used as a mouth wash for sore gums . Use, with carrier oil reduces pain and various other problems etc.

History and Additional Information

It is inhabitant in the Mediterranean region, but is now widely refined in Italy, Japan and United States of America. The recurrent herb can grow up to one meter (three feet) tall having slightly hairy notched leaves with pinkish-mauve flowers grown in a long pointed shape. It propagates by using its underground runners. The herb has been cultivated since ancient times in China. It was found in an Egyptian vault dating back to one thousand BC. That oil is the preferable product for all people.

Details

Latin/Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
Other Names: Spearmint
Family: Labiates
Part of Plant Used: leaves
Place of Origin: Mediterranean

Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: minty, slightly fruity.
Aroma strength: Medium
Color: Clear Yellow.
Consistency: Thin.
Note: Top.
Blending Suggestions:   
Eucalyptus, marjoram, lemon and rosemary.
Safety Precautions for Spearmint Essential Oil

Spearmint Essential Oil is non-irritant and non-toxic when used in little dilutions.

Spikenard Essential Oil



Benefits

Spikenard Essential Oil has a compound aroma which is said to keep away parasites, thus giving it the name fleabane. It was also used as a poultice to treat broken bones and also deep stain.  The effects of using it are basis, calming, and anti-fungal.
Other Spikenard Essential Oil benefits and uses include treatment of syphilis, rheumatism, cold symptoms, and difficulty in breathing. It is now typically used for treating conditions of the heart and the nervous system, as well as assisting with constipation etc. Its power to help circulation and boost blood flow means it can alleviate problems with hemorrhoids, and menstrual conditions.

Instructions for Use

Spikenard oil can be used undiluted. It can be applied to chakras points, inhaled directly, diffused or as a food supplement.

History and Additional Information

Essential oil has been around since very old times, it is mentioned in the Old evidence as being one of the ingredients in the incense burned at the holy temple of Jerusalem. The plant is fragrant with a pungent root.

Details

Latin/Botanical Name:
Nardostachys
Other Names: American spikenard, fleabane, wild sarsaparilla, petty morel, pigeon weed, spignet
Family: Valerian
Part of Plant Used: Root
Place of Origin: United States of America

Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: Earthy, harsh woody, spicy.
Color: Yellow to green.
Aroma Strength: Strong.
Consistency: Medium.
Note: Base.
Blending Suggestions: Lavender, patchouli, pine, vetiver, spice oils.
Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

This oil product is not better for women who are pregnant. People suffering from epilepsy are to use with tremendous caution and under medical supervision.