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.

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.