Tsuga

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       Benefits   

Tsuga have great abilities to work in treating rheumatoid arthritis, cough and cold as well as respiratory ailments. It also acts as a cleanser of blood and cures kidney diseases.

·         Instructions for Use

It is used only for aromatherapy or aromatic applications and is usually applied over the skin for topical benefits. 

·         History and Additional Information

The essential oil of tasuga basically is extracted from an evergreen tree that is commonly found in Native America. It gives small needle like structures that are scattered on the ground. The tree is long in height and tapers from the top in pyramid shape. The bark and leaves of the tree are used in producing tea and other products.

The oil from tsuga is procured from steam distillation of needles and twigs of tree.

·        Details

Latin/Botanical Name: Tsuga heterophylla

Other Names: Hemlock, tsuga sieboldi, Himalayan hemlock

Family: Pinaceae

Part of Plant Used: Twigs and pine cones or needles

Place of Origin: North America

·        Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: It has an earthy, woody and pine fragrance.

Color: Dark yellow

Aroma Strength: Mild

Consistency: Liquid

Note: Base

Blending Suggestions: tsuga essential oil could be effectively blended with Lavender, Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Ledum for getting fresh scent in house or car.

·         Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

The oil could be used for topical application or could be diffused for refreshing car or house. In skin application any kind of allergies should be reported to the physician. Use in pregnant ladies should be done after consultation.

Tuberose

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    Benefits  

 

The oil from this flower is mainly used as relaxant to brain and muscles. It is also effective in treating insomnia and increases blood circulation in body. Many times used in perfumes for its rich floral fragrance.

   Instructions for Use

Tuberose is mainly used as perfumery agent, deodorant and in aromatherapy.

History and Additional Information

Tuberose oil is the most precious type and is extracted from flowers of the plant. It is procured from the North American regions where the perennial plants are cultivated for its flowers. In order to extract the oil from flowers, the petals are infused in palm oil which is then separated from the tuberose essence using evaporation. The extraction is mainly done using petals of the flowers to give a natural fragrance.

·        Details

Latin/Botanical Name:  Polianthes tuberosa

Other Names: Mexican tuberose, tuberose essential oil

Family: Asparagaceae

Part of Plant Used: Flower petals

Place of Origin: South America

·        Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: sweet, sensuous, rich and little spicy

Color: clear

Aroma Strength: strong

Consistency: Liquid

Note: Middle to top

Blending Suggestions: the tuberose essential oil could be blended with carnation oil, jasmine oil, neroli oil, rose otto, violet, ylang ylang and peru balsam.

·         Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

This oil should not be taken internally as it is solely used for topical application or inhalation. Do not apply over sensitive areas such as eyes or others. Consult physicians or therapists for use on pregnant or lactating women.

Star Anise Essential Oil

 

Star Anise Essential Oil benefits and uses

Star Anise Essential Oil has Anti-spasmodic and having estrogen qualities. It can be used in menopause to easiness symptoms and particularly for problems with hot flashes etc. It can relieve symptoms of flatulence, and burping. It is very good for Post Traumatic Syndrome to produce better results.

Instructions for Use

Star Anise oil can be used to wash the skin when diluted with carrier oil, inhaled, massaged into the body, breathed through a mist spray, or steam inhalation etc.

History and Additional Information

Star Anise plant has been used in Chinese drug and foods for flavoring through the ages.  Anise is an eight pointed star. It is frequently used in magic and is known to increase spiritual awareness and is able to still the mental mind. Star Anise along with other ingredients cassia, cloves, fennel etc components are mixed to make up the well known Chinese five spices. Star Anise is an evergreen tree which grows to around almost thirty feet high; the star shaped fruit is perfumed but not as strong as anise seed.

Details

Latin/Botanical Name: Illicium verum
Other Names: Chinese star anise, bajiao
Family: Illiciaceae
Part of Plant Used: Seed
Place of Origin: Asia

Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: Herbaceous scent.
Color: Clear to light yellow.
Aroma Strength: Medium.
Consistency: Thin.

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

You may well diluted this essential oil is safe to use on the skin. It is said to have possible carcinogenic properties, so should be used carefully.