| The essence of a plant acts as a natural defense mechanism; it protects the plant from bacteria, fungi, pests, heat and cold. In fact, the essence of a plant actively participates in the plant's development. There are no two plants that smell exactly alike and the properties of each are unique, which is why the essential oils derrived from these plants offer so many benefits. |
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In Italy, basil symbolizes love. Traditionally, women put a pot of basil outside their window when they are ready for romance...
Basil has a light, fresh, sweet-spicy scent and balsamic undertone.
Nature: uplifting, soothing
It is antiseptic and can be used as a mouthwash for mouth ulcers and gum infections.
Ideal in a cold compress or aromatherapy diffusor to calm the nervous system and ease headaches and migraines.
Principal Actions: Calms the nervous system; stimulating for circulation and digestion.
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During outbreaks of the plague in Rome, people were advised to live in the vicinity of bay trees...
Bay Laurel Leaf (Sweet Bay) has is a fresh, powerful, spicy-medicinal scent.
Nature: warming, purifying
In a steam inhalation, the vapors open the sinus and breathing passages.
Ideal in massage, bath or compress to relieve aching limbs and muscles, improve circulation, and help in the reduction of cellulite.
Principal Actions: Digestive stimulant; analgesic for sprains and aching limbs and muscles.
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The food industry uses benzoin to flavor foods and beverages...
Benzoin has an intensely rich sweet-balsamic scent.
Nature: balancing, uplifting, euphoric
It warms and tones the heart and circulation, both physically and metaphorically.
It soothes inflamed, chapped and irritated skin conditions.
Ideal in a massage or compress to ease the discomfort of arthritis, rheumatism and poor circulation.
Principal Actions: Respiratory expectorant; healing to the skin; calming effect on the digestive and nervous systems.
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The essence was initially sold in the city of Bergamo in the Lombardy region of Italy...
Bergamot has a fresh sweet-fruity top note and slightly spicy-balsamic undertone.
Nature: balancing, euphoric
It is an antidepressant and is widely used to relieve anxiety, nervous tension and stress.
Ideal in massage for all types of skin care – acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, wounds, and for oily complexions.
Use in a vaporizer to freshen the air.
Principal Actions: Antidepressant, healing for infected skin.
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