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Breakdown of common essential oils : page two

For your use, here is a small breakdown of some common essential oils used in aromatherapy.

Lemongrass

From: Africa, Brazil, Sri Lanka

Made From: Grass

Scent: Citrus

How to use: Footbaths, insect repellent

Note: Top

Mood: Soothing

Warnings: None

Mandarin

From: Italy, Spain, Algeria

Made From: Peel

Scent: Sweet

How to use: Baths, massage

Note: Top

Mood: Stimulating

Warnings: None

Marjoram

From: Yugoslavia, Iran

Made From: Flowers

Scent: Peppery

How to use: Baths, inhalation

Note: Middle

Mood: Warming

Warnings: Avoid in pregnancy

Melissa

From: Europe

Made From: All parts

Scent: Citrus

How to use: Inhalation, massage

Note: Middle

Mood: Calming

Warnings: 24 hour test on sensitive skin

Neroli

From: Morocco, Portugal, France

Made From: Petals

Scent: Heady

How to use: Massage baths

Note: Middle/base

Mood: Euphoric

Warnings: Base

Palmarosa

From: India, Africa, South America

Made From: Grass

Scent: Citrus

How to use: Massage baths

Note: Top

Mood: Calming

Warnings: None

Patchouli

From: Malaysia

Made From: Leaves

Scent: Pungent

How to use: Diffusers

Note: Base

Mood: Uplifting

Warnings: None

Peppermint

From: Europe

Made From: Leaves

Scent: Minty

How to use: Steaming compresses

Note: Top

Mood: Revitalizing

Warnings: 24 hour test on sensitive skin, avoid in pregnancy

Petitgrain

From: Morroco, Portugal, France

Made From: Leaves, tips, twigs

Scent: Citrus

How to use: Skin care, baths

Note: Middle

Mood: Uplifting

Warnings: None

Pine

From: Northern Europe

Made From: Needles, twigs, cones

Scent: Woody

How to use: Inhalation, massage

Note: Middle

Mood: Refreshing

Warnings: Avoid in pregnancy

Rosemary

From: Europe

Made From: Tips, leaves

Scent: Piercing

How to use: Massage, inhalation, skin care

Note: Middle

Mood: Base

Warnings: Not for epileptics or in pregnancy

Rose Otto

From: Europe

Made From: Leaves

Scent: Floral

How to use: Massage, inhalation, skincare

Note: Middle

Mood: Uplifting

Warnings: None

Sandalwood

From: India

Made From: Wood

Scent: Woody

How to use: Massage, inhalation, skin care

Note: Base

Mood: Calming

Warnings: None

Tea tree

From: Australia

Made From: Leaves, twigs

Scent: Fresh

How to use: Massage, skin care

Note: Top

Mood: cleansing

Warnings: 24 hour test on sensitive skin

Vetivert

From: India, Sri Lanka

Made From: Roots

Scent: Smokey

How to use: Massage, baths

Note: Base

Mood: Relaxing

Warnings: None

Ylang Ylang

From: Phillipines, Java, Sumatra

Made From: Flowers

Scent: Exotic

How to use: Massage baths

Note: Middle

Mood: Sensuous

Warnings: None

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