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Rosemary Oil is known to revive your passion for life, refresh your mind and strengthen your mind and body.  It is excellent to use in massage to stimulate and warm sore muscles.  This healing herb is also used as a popular culinary flavouring.

Rosemary’s strong aroma is described as fresh, woody-herbal, somewhat minty-forest like odour.   It blends well with basil, cedarwood, lemongrass, lavender, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, citronella, thyme, cinnamon and other spices.

LIsted below are the aromatherapy uses of Rosemary Oil:

• Analgesic – relieves or diminishes pain
• Antimicrobial – resists or destroys pathogens that cause disease
• Antioxidant – inhibits oxidation
• Antirheumatic – relieves or reduces the symptoms of rheumatism
• Antiseptic – destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria
• Antispasmodic – relieves spasms & cramps of the smooth muscles
• Aphrodisiac – increases or stimulates sexual desire
• Astringent – contracts & tightens tissues
• Carminative – settles digestion, flatulence & eases gripes
• Cicatrizant – promotes healing through the formation of scar tissue
• Cholagogue – stimulates the flow of bile from the gall bladder into the intestines
• Choleretic – stimulates production & excretion of bile by the liver
• Cordial – stimulant & tonic
• Cephalic – stimulates & clears mind
• Cytophylactic – stimulates the growth of healthy new skin cells
• Diaphoretic – producing or increasing perspiration
• Digestive – aids in the digestion of food
• Diuretic – increases the production & secretion of urine
• Emmenagogue – promotes & regulates menstruation
• Fungicidal – resists or destroys fungal infections
• Hepatic – stimulates and aids liver function
• Hypertensive – increases blood pressure
• Nervine – stimulates & strengthens the nervous system
• Parasiticide – destroys parasites
• Restorative – helps to restore health, strength, or consciousness
• Rubefacient – warms the skin & increases blood flow
• Stimulant – stimulates the physiological functions of the body
• Stomachic – aids digestion
• Sudorific – helps to induce sweating
• Tonic – invigorates & strengthens the body
• Vulnerary – promotes healing of wounds & prevents tissue degeneration

Rosemary Oil is non-toxic, non-irritant in dilution only and non-sensitizing.  It is not to be used by epileptics and should be avoided during pregnancy.

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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.

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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).

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Lemon Oil can be used in many different ways but is very useful for infections, colds, and flu.  It also helps lift your spirit and clear your mind.  In skincare, Lemon Oil has been used to brighten your complexion.

Lemon Oil has a very recognizable scent that is fresh and sweet, truly reminiscent of the ripe peel.  It blends well with lavender, eucaplyptus, chamomile, benzoin, geranium, sandalwood, rose, ylang ylang, juniper and other citruses.

Listed below are some of the aromatherapy uses for Lemon Oil;

• Anti-anaemic – helps combat anaemia
• Antimicrobial – resists or destroys pathogens that cause disease
• Antirheumatic – relieves or reduces the symptoms of rheumatism
• Antisclerotic – helps prevent the hardening of tissue
• Antiscorbutic – a remedy for scurvy
• Antiseptic – destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria
• Antispasmodic – relieves spasms & cramps of the smooth muscles
• Antitoxic – counteracts poisoning
• Astringent – contracts & tightens tissues
• Bactericidal – prevents the growth of/or destroys bacteria
• Carminative – settles digestion, flatulence & eases gripes
• Cicatrizant – promotes healing through the formation of scar tissue
• Depurative – purifies and cleanses the blood
• Diaphoretic – producing or increasing perspiration
• Diuretic – increases the production & secretion of urine
• Febrifuge – reduces fever
• Haemostatic – helps to stop bleeding
• Hypotensive – reduces blood pressure
• Insecticide – destroys insects
• Rubefacient – warms the skin & increases blood flow
• Stimulant – stimulates the physiological functions of the body
• Tonic – invigorates & strengthens the body
• Vermifuge – expels worms or parasites from the body

Lemon Oil is non-toxic but may cause dermal irritation or sensitization in some individuals, so please use in moderation. It is phototoxic so do not use on skin exposed to direct sunlight.

Please check out our Clearly Essentials’ website to see our list of essential oils and carrier oils we supply.