Well as this year comes to a close, and we take a break over the Holiday Season it’s time to reflect on my past blogs and mention a few things.
Clearly Essentials has been in operation now for over a year and we would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their support and loyalty.
I have spent a lot of time discussing the various essential oils and carrier oils we supply and have given some ideas on various uses, but I haven’t really mentioned that we do blends as well.
In the New Year we will be offering a number of packaged blends and we will be creating custom blends as well. So if you are interested please give us a call.
December is a month of eating, drinking and parties, so essential oils can be very helpful: Fennel, ginger and peppermint have all been found to aid indigestion; while aniseed, basil, fennel, ginger and rose have been used as hangover remedies. Just add a few drops to a diffuser and allow the essential oil’s aroma to fill the room.
Have a safe and Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year too!
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Now that winter has finally hit, ginger oil is the one to warm and stimulate the circulation and digestion, revitalize self-confidence as well as boost your energy levels. It has also been known to warm chilly limbs and loosen your stiff limbs.
Ginger oil’s odor description can be described as warm, slightly green, fresh, woody-spicy. It blends well with citrus, geranium, ylang ylang, rose, rosewood, patchouli, lime, orange, cedarwood, vetiver, and cinnamon.
Listed below are the aromatherapy uses of Ginger Oil;
- Analgesic – relieves or diminishes pain
- Antioxidant – inhibits oxidation
- Antiseptic – destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria
- Antispasmodic – relieves spasms & cramps of the smooth muscles
- Antitussive – relieves coughs
- Aperitif – stimulate the appetite before a meal
- Aphrodisiac – increases or stimulates sexual desire
- Bactericidal – prevents the growth of/or destroys bacteria
- Carminative – settles digestion, flatulence & eases gripes
- Cephalic – stimulates & clears mind
- Diaphoretic – producing or increasing perspiration
- Expectorant – helps to expel mucus from respiratory system
- Febrifuge – reduces fever
- Laxative – aids bowel movements
- Rubefacient – warms the skin & increases blood flow
- Stimulant – stimulates the physiological functions of the body
- Stomachic – aids digestion
- Tonic – invigorates & strengthens the body
Ginger Oil is considered non-toxic, non-irritant (except in high concentrations), slightly phototoxic and may cause sensitization in some individuals.
Please check out our Clearly Essentials’ website to see our list of essential oils and carrier oils we supply.
Geranium Oil is known for soothing and lifting your inner spirit and mind. It helps to regulate hormones, it’s an astringent as well as cleansing and healing of wounds. Geranium oil has been used to rehydrate dry skin as well as a deodorant.
Geranium Oil has been used in the fragrance industry for many years. It’s fragrance is described as rich, sweet, rosy, floral. It blends well with lavender, bergamot, juniper, lemon, jasmine, patchouli, orange, clary sage, clove, petitgrain, rosemary, neroli and rose.
Listed below are the aromatherapy uses of Geranium Oil;
- Antidepressant – uplifts & counteracts depression
- Antihaemorrhagic – prevents or combats haemorrhage
- Anti-inflammatory – relieves or alleviates inflammation
- Antiseptic – destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria
- Astringent – contracts & tightens tissues
- Cicatrizant – promotes healing through the formation of scar tissue
- Deodorant – counteracts body odors
- Diuretic – increases the production & secretion of urine
- Fungicidal – resists or destroys fungal infections
- Haemostatic – helps to stop bleeding
- Stimulant – stimulates the physiological functions of the body
- Styptic – astringent, helps to prevent external bleeding
- Tonic – invigorates & strengthens the body
- Vermifuge – expels worms or parasites from the body
- Vulnerary – promotes healing of wounds & prevents tissue degeneration
Geranium Oil is considered non-toxic, non-irritant & (generally) non-sensitizing but there could be possible contact dermatitis in hypersensitive individuals (especially with the Bourbon type).
Please check out our Clearly Essentials’ website to see our list of essential oils and carrier oils we supply.