Essential Oils Included: Lemon, Mandarin, Ho Wood, Ylang, Wintergreen, May Chang, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea tree, Lavender, Star Anise, Camphor
Lemon (Citrus limon):
- Properties: Energising, refreshing and stimulating.
- Common uses: Aromatherapy for mood enhancement, natural cleansers, skin and hair care.
Mandarin (Citrus reticulata):
- Properties: Calming, relaxing and mild antidepressant.
- Common uses: Aromatherapy to reduce stress and anxiety, blends to improve sleep, skin care and massage.
Ho Wood (Cinnamomum camphora var. glavescens):
- Properties: This type of Cinnamomum camphora essential oil is characterised by being less irritating than other camphor oil varieties. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and decongestant properties. It is also attributed with relaxing and mild sedative properties.
- Common uses: The glavescens variety of Ho Wood is often used in aromatherapy to relieve muscle aches, reduce inflammation and decongest the airways. It can be mixed with carrier oils for massage and topical applications.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata):
- Properties: Aphrodisiac, relaxing and emotionally balancing.
- Common uses: Aromatherapy to enhance mood, promote relaxation and emotional connection, hair care and massage.
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens):
- Properties: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and decongestant.
- Common uses: Mixtures to relieve muscle and joint pain, massage to relax tense areas, inhalation to decongest.
May Chang (Litsea cubeba):
- Properties: Stimulant, revitalising and antifungal.
- Common uses: Aromatherapy to increase energy, improve concentration, repel insects, and skin care.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus):
- Properties: Expectorant, antibacterial and cooling.
- Common uses: Inhalation to relieve respiratory congestion, air-purifying mixtures, skin care and massage.
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita):
- Properties: Analgesic, cooling and stimulating.
- Common uses: Relief of muscular and headaches, inhalation to improve concentration, massage to relax and refresh.
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia):
- Properties: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and healing.
- Common uses: Acne treatment, skin and scalp care, cleansing and disinfecting mixtures.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia):
- Properties: Relaxing, calming and antiseptic.
- Common uses: Sleep promotion, stress and anxiety reduction, relief of minor burns, skin care.
Star Anise (Illicium verum):
- Properties: Digestive, expectorant and antispasmodic.
- Common uses: Relief of digestive complaints, congestion and cough relief mixtures, muscle relaxation.
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora):
- Properties: Decongestant, analgesic and stimulant.
- Common uses: Inhalation to decongest the respiratory tract, topical relief of muscular pain, promotion of circulation.
Essential Oil Precautions: Always dilute for application to skin. Keep out of reach of children under 7 years of age and pets. Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs discontinue use. Do not use during pregnancy and lactation. Consult a health care professional.