Lavender
Middle note
Distilled from flowers
Harmonising and balancing in the body. Relaxes, soothes, calms, relieves irritability, nervous tension, mild anxiety and stress. Soothes muscular aches, pains, bites and stings, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, insect repellent and aids in the pain of burns by direct application.
Tea Tree
Top/middle note
Distilled from leaves and twigs
Nervous debility, shock, colds, influenza, bronchitis, airborne infections, immuno-stimulant, dandruff, cuts and abrasions.
Warning: may occasionally irritate the skin, use with lavender to soften its effect.
Spearmint
Top/middle note
Distilled from leaves
Heat-stroke, shock, general fatigue, nervousness, colds, chills, airborne infections, vomiting, nausea, colic, hangover, travel sickness, oral hygiene.
Warning: avoid during pregnancy or in conjunction with homeopathic remedies, don’t use on small children,babies, sensitive skin or late at night
Chamomile (Roman)
Middle note
Distilled from flowers
Restlessness, irritability, anger, resentment, insomnia, headaches, migraine, spasmodic coughs and wheezes, rheumatism, allergic reactions, colic, urinary system tonic, stomach cramps, toning and cleansing.
Warning: do not use in early pregnancy
Eucalyptus (Radiata)
Top note
Distilled from leaves
Aerial antiseptic, colds, fevers, diarrhoea, joint stiffness, rheumatism, anti-fungal, , kidney complaints.
Warning: do not use on small children, or in conjunction with a homeopathic remedy.
Geranium
Middle Note
Distilled from leaves
Anxiety, tension, restlessness, liver tonic, PMT, heavy periods, menopause, urinary and vaginal infections, burns, nosebleed, insect repellent, deodorant, mouthwash, eczema, oedema, haemorrhoids and acne.
Warning: there is a very slight risk of allergic reaction in some sensitive people.
Rosemary Moroccan or Tunisian
Middle Note
Distilled from leaves
Depression, confusion, fatigue, general debility, bronchitis, sinusitis, liver tonic, hangover, rheumatic aches and pains, gout, fluid retention, hair and scalp tonic and cleansing.
Warning:do not use in pregnancy or if epileptic or suffering high blood pressure.
Sandalwood West Australian
Middle Note
Distilled from bark
Relieves sleeplessness, nervous tension, stress, sore throat, laryngitis, hair and skin tonic, antiseptic,anti-spasmodic and bronchitis, lumbago, sciatica, nausea and egocentric behaviour
Lemon Cold Pressed
Top Note
Distilled from rind of fruit
Stimulating, aerial disinfectant, hangover, gout, rheumatism, cramp, acne, chilblains, fatigue, general debility and listlessness.
Warning: do not sunbathe or use an ultra-violet lamp for at least 24 hours after applying to the skin. Avoid sunlight for four hours after using as lemon is photosensitive.
Clove Bud
Middle Note
Distilled from dried, unopened buds
Soothing and warming, relieves mouth and gum infections, toothache, nervous tension, warts and calluses, strong antiseptic, analgesic and anti-bacterial.
Warning:avoid during pregnancy
It is important to have the correct balance of oils because if too much is used can actually have the opposite effect to what is desired. For example, even lavender which is one of the safest and most relaxing oils, can leave you feeling strung out and anything but calm, if too much is used. Always seek a professional for medical advice.