Tea Tree Oil

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Therapeutics

Uses

Precautions

Summary

Sage Oil

antidepressant, anticonvulsive, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stomachic, uterine and nerve tonic.

Can help reduce hot flushes, night sweats, palpitations, irritability, as well as headaches and dizziness.

May reduces muscle pains, digestive disorders, kidney diseases and the cooling of inflammation of the skin.

Calms the nervous system, especially those with  depression, stress, insomnia and stress tension.

May help with  painful periods

Helps with skin conditions like acne, boils and ulcers and cools painful muscles and joints.

Very relaxing and should be used with caution if consuming alcohol at the same time as it may accentuate the effects.

Non toxic, non sensitizing

May cause headache in large doses.

Avoid during pregnancy.

Calming and sedating influence on the nerves, emotions, female functions, kidneys and digestive system.

Burners and vaporizers

Can be used for nervous tension, stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia and menopause

Particularly effective to help ease depression and create a more positive outlook on life

Can also help to boost the creative side and intuition.

Blended massage oil or in the bath Can be used in blended massage oil, or diluted in the bath to assist with muscle pains, frigidity, depression, anxiety, menstrual problems, PMS, stress, nervous tension, insomnia, cramps and addiction.

In a cream or lotion

Can be beneficial for skin problems, back pain and a stiff neck, as well as for body odors, PMS, skin problems and cramps. It is particularly good for balancing the production of sebum of the skin and to clear greasy complexions.

Blends well with juniper, lavender, pine, geranium, sandalwood, jasmine, frankincense and other citrus oils.

Pine Oil

antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cholagogue (stimulates gall bladder contractions to promote flow of bile), deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, restorative, rubefacient (reddens skin), adrenal cortex stimulant, stimulates circulation and nervous system. 

Relieves mental, physical and sexual fatigue

Cleansing, invigorating effect

Great for vapor therapy in a sick room by promoting healing

Use for cuts and sores, scabies and lice and for excessive perspiration

Warming properties help with rheumatism, arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains

Can stimulate circulation

Can help with bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, colds and flu.

Eases breathlessness and sinusitis.

A general kidney cleanser, effective with cystitis, prostate problems and urinary infections

Can also help with nervous exhaustion, neuralgia and mental fatigue. 

non-toxic and non-irritant in low doses, use with care on the skin, can cause irritation in high dosage and may sensitize the skin. Stay away if you are prone to allergic skin reactions or are pregnant

Useful in the treatment of the respiratory tract,  muscular aches and pains, urinary cleanser.

Burners and vaporizers

Can be used for asthma, colds, coughs, smokers cough, drowsiness, hangover and sinusitis.

In a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, it can be used for asthma, cellulite, colds, coughs, hangover, infections, rheumatism and sinusitis.

Care should however be taken if you are prone to allergic reactions, and this oil may also irritate the mucus membranes.

Blends particularly well with cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and sage.

Rosewood

anti-depressant, mildly analgesic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, cephalic, deodorant, insecticide and stimulant.

If feeling overburdened this oil will lift your spirits and have a balancing action effect on the mind and body. reduces headaches, colds, coughs, fever and infections and is a boost for the immune system.

Aphrodisiac, helps to sort out sexual problems such as impotence and frigidity. excellent oil to use in skincare, as it sorts out dull, dry and oily skin, while having a cell stimulant and tissue regenerating action on the skin which promotes rejuvenation of the skin.

Although rosewood oil does not have wide therapeutic properties, it has a place in aromatherapy and could help with the respiratory system, with sexual problems, with stress-related conditions and with great success for skin care.

Burners and vaporizers

can help with colds, coughs, infections, headaches, nausea and stress-related problems, while lifting depression and helping to counter any sexual problems.

As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, rosewood oil can help with colds, coughs, infections, headaches, fevers and nervous tension, as well as frigidity and impotence, while giving the skin a boost.

As part of a lotion or cream rosewood oil is most effective to stimulate the cells and regenerate tissue, therefore aiding rejuvenation of the skin and making it particularly attractive for use with more mature and wrinkled skin.

Blends especially well with all citrus and floral oils. 

Lime

antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, aperitif, bactericidal, disinfectant, febrifuge, haemostatic, restorative and tonic.

Use to cool fevers associated with colds, sore throats and flu, aids the immune system, eases coughs, bronchitis and sinusitis, as well as helping asthma. Lime oil can stimulate and refresh a tired mind and helps with depression.

can be helpful for arthritis, rheumatism and poor circulation, obesity and cellulite,  has an astringent and toning action to clear oily skin and acne, can help with herpes, insect bites and cuts.

Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing if the oil is obtained by steam extraction, yet the oil obtained from cold expression can cause photosensitivity in strong sunshine and can irritate the skin.

Beneficial to the immune system, easing infection in the respiratory tract and relieving pain in muscles and joints, revitalizies a tired mind and banishes feelings of apathy, anxiety and depression.

·     Burners and vaporizers

o    Can be used to lift depression and energize a tired mind, eases breathing and assits digestion.

·     Can be used as a massage oil or diluted in the bath, to help with painful muscles and joints, respiratory problems and cellulite, cold and flu symptoms.

·     Cream or lotion

      Helpful to clear oily congested skin and is also often used to help fight cellulite and remove the cottage cheese effect from the skin.

Blends particularly well with neroli, lavender, clary sage and ylang-ylang.

Thyme

antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, bechic, cardiac, carminative, cicatrisant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge.

Strengthens the nerves

Aids memory and concentration

Can help with the feeling of exhaustion and combats depression

Fortifies the lungs and helps with colds, coughs, asthma, laryngitis, sinusitis, catarrh, whooping cough, sore throats and tonsillitis.

Helps boost the immune system

Helps fight colds, flu, infectious diseases and chills, Urinary antiseptic, helpful for cystitis and urethritis.

The warming effect of this oil can help in cases of poor circulation, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscular aches and pains, sprains and sport injuries.

It is also helpful for cellulite, anorexia, obesity and edema and in cases of scanty periods, leucorrhoea, and to speed up birth and to expel afterbirth.

A very potent oil and should not be used during pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure. Because of the phenols (carvacrol and thymol), which can irritate mucus membranes and cause skin irritation, it should not be used for skin care products In general should be used in low concentrations.

When it is used in massage therapy, it would be a good idea to do a skin patch test to determine if the person is sensitive to it. 

Can assist with nervous complaints, respiratory problems, poor circulation and problems of the digestive system and the urinary tract.

·     Burners and vaporizers

o    In vapor therapy, thyme oil can be helpful with bronchitis, coughs, respiratory problems, sinusitis, mucus congestion and muscular aches and pains.

·     As a blended massage oil it can assist with arthritis, bronchitis, colds, flu, coughs, gout, bruises, eczema, mucus congestion, muscular aches and pains, obesity and rheumatism.

·     Diluted as a mouthwash or as a gargle, thyme oil can help with gum infections and tonsillitis.

·     Apply directly, or used neat, thyme oil could help with animal bites and boils but use with care, because of the possible of the risk of skin irritation.

Blends particularly well with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary and Pine.