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Breakdown of common essential oils.

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

Bergamot

From: Italy

Made From: Peel

Scent: Citrus

How to use: Massage, bath, inhalation

Note: Top

Mood: Balancing

Warnings: Avoid sunlight

Black Pepper

From: Asia

Made From: Peppercorns

Scent: Spicy

How to use: Massage, Inhalation

Note: Base

Mood: Stimulating

Warnings: Very Strong

Camomile

From: UK, Germany, USA, France

Made From: Flower heads

Scent: Green

How to use: Compresses, inhalation, bath

Note: Middle

Mood: Comforting

Warnings: Avoid in pregnancy

Cedarwood

From: Algeria, Morocco

Made From: Wood

Scent: Green

How to use: Bath, skin care, inhalation

Note: Base

Mood: Elevating

Warnings: None

Clary Sage

From: Italy, Syria, France

Made From: Flowers

Scent: Nutty

How to use: Massage, inhalation

Note: Top/Middle

Mood: Euphoric

Warnings: Avoid alcohol

Cypress

From: Morocco, Spain, France

Made From: Leaves, needles, twigs, cones

Scent: Clear

How to use: Inhalation, skin care

Note: Middle/Base

Mood: Refreshing

Warnings: Avoid in pregnancy

Eucalyptus

From: Australia

Made From: Leaves, needles, twigs, cones

Scent: Sharp

How to use: Inhalation, massage

Note: Top

Mood: Refreshing

Warnings: Not with epilepsy or homeopathy

Fennel

From: Europe

Made From: Seeds

Scent: Aniseed

How to use: Inhalation, Massage

Note: Middle

Mood: Stimulating

Warnings: Not for epileptics or in pregnancy

Frankincense

From: North Africa

Made From: Resin

Scent: Rich

How to use: Inhalation, Skin care

Note: Base

Mood: Purifying

Warnings: None

Geranium

From: North Africa, China

Made From: Leaves

Scent: Floral

How to use: Inhalation, Massage baths

Note: Middle

Mood: Stimulating

Warnings: None

Ginger

From: Asia, India

Made From: Root

Scent: Green

How to use: Skin care, baths

Note: Middle

Mood: Purifying

Warnings: None

Grapefruit

From: Israel, Brazil, USA, Asia

Made From: Peel

Scent: Sweet

How to use: Skin care, massage

Note: Top

Mood: Uplifting

Warnings: None

Helichrysum

From: France

Made From: Flowers

Scent: Honey-like

How to use: Inhalation, massage, baths

Note: Middle

Mood: Warming

Warnings: None

Jasmine

From: Egypt, india

Made From: Flowers

Scent: Heady

How to use: Inhalation, massage baths

Note: Middle

Mood: Warming

Warnings: None

Juniper Berry

From: Europe

Made From: Berry

Scent: Spicy

How to use: Inhalation, massage baths

Note: Middle

Mood: Cleansing

Warnings: None

Lavender

From: Europe

Made From: Flowers

Scent: Floral

How to use: Inhalation, massage baths

Note: Middle

Mood: Soothing

Warnings: None

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