glossary
of oils
Essential oils have many properties and can be used in many different ways: in massage, baths, compresses, ointments and mouthwashes. The blends in this book are for vaporisation only.
Be creative and have fun with your oils, and experiment with creating your own blends. If you find you don't like and oil, don't use it.
The glossary lists over 60 essential oils. There is a paragraph on each oil, describing the method of distillation, uses and other useful information.
At the back of the book there is a list of Australian suppliers of essential oils.
glossary examples |
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angelica angelica archangelica |
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Method of extraction: |
Steam distillation of the seeds |
Enhances: |
Higher energy, inspiration, emotional strength, encouragement, support, alertness. |
Reduces: |
Fatigue, stress, respiratory problems, migraine, impatience, apathy, feelings of weakness, timidity |
| aniseed pimpinella anisum |
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Method of extraction: |
Steam distillation of the seeds |
Enhances: |
Higher energy and rejuvenation |
Reduces: |
Respiratory problems, mental fatigue |