Benzoin ....... Promotes energy

Scent: Warm, sweet, balsamic, slight vanilla Color: Reddish-brown, orange-brown, grayish-brown Extracted From: Directly from the tree Aromatherapy Properties: Excellent for respiratory problems. Soothing on nervous systems. Cuts and chapped skin, sedative, arthritis.

Bergamot - Citrus bergamai .....Promotes a restful sleep

Scent: Fruity, tangy, zesty Color: Light greenish-yellow Extracted From: Peel of nearly ripe fruit Aromatherapy Properties: Combats fatigue due to stress, tension and anxiety. Is reputed to strengthen the immune system. Used especially for mouth, skin, respiratory and urinary tract infections, wounds, fevers, acne.  Never apply Bergamot to skin that will be exposed to the sun.

Bergamot mint..... Increases energy

Black pepper - Piper nigrum..... Increases alertness

Scent: Warm, spicy, peppery Color: Colorless or pale olive Extracted From: Black peppercorns ( dried and crushed ). Aromatherapy Properties: muscle treatments, poor circulation, arthritis and rheumatism, sprains, stiffness. Also colds, flu, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, rheumatism.

Broom.... Promotes tranquility

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Calendula - Calendula officinalis..... Promotes good health

Extracted From: flowers Aromatherapy Properties: stomach ulcers, skin conditions, throat infections, abdominal cramps. Avoid Calendula during pregnancy.

Camphor - Cinnamomum camphora.....Increases energy

Scent: Sharp, cool, menthol Color: brownish Extracted From: Wood, roots,leaves, branches Aromatherapy Properties: Inhalant, nervous tension, bruises, burns, spots, ulcers, wounds, muscular aches, colds, fever, flu. Good insect repellent.  Do not ingest camphor oil or any camphor products.

Caraway - Carum carvi ..... Increases energy

Scent: Stimulating

Cardomon..... Promotes feelings of love and desire for sex

Scent: Spicy and warm

Carnation..... Increases energy

Scent: Spicy and floral.

Catnip - Nepeta cataria.....Calms you down

Extracted From: flowing tops, dried leaves Aromatherapy Properties: anxiety, fever, gas, infant colic

Cedarwood - Juniperus virginina.....Increases spirituality

Scent: Sweet, woody and spicy. Color: pale yellow or orange Extracted From: Wood Aromatherapy Properties: Arthritis and rheumatism, eczema, acne, catarrh.  Avoid Cedarwood during pregnancy.

Celery - Apium graveolens.....Promotes a restful sleep

Scent: Warm & spicy

Chamomile - Chamaemelum nobile (Roman Chamomile) Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) Promotes sleep and tranquility

Scent: Sweet, fruity, floral. Color: Roman : pale blue going brown-yellow with age Extracted From: Flower heads Aromatherapy Properties: Indigestion, peptic ulcers, nervousness, menstrual cramps, sore throat, burns and skin inflammations, vaginal infections, insomnia, sunburn, hay fever, sprains.

Cinnamon.....Increases energy and awareness

Scent: Warm and spicy. Extracted From: leaves, roots, stems, bark, flowers Aromatherapy Properties: mild cramping, flatulence, cuts and abrasions, gastrointestinal disorders, digestive, circulatory, warts.

Clary Sage - Salvia sclarea

Scent: Sweet herbaceous, light. Color: Roman : pale yellow-green Extracted From: Flowering tops and leaves Aromatherapy Properties: Depression, throat infections, high blood pressure.

Clove - Syzygium aromaticum.....Promotes healing, and positivity

Scent: Strong, spicy and sweet Extracted From: flower bud Aromatherapy Properties: toothaches, sore throats, mouth inflammations  Avoid Clove during pregnancy. Do not use on children and babies.

Coffee..... Enhances the conscious mind

Coriander.....Improves memory

Scent: Warm and spicy

Cumin..... Immune booster

Scent: Warm and spicy

Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens.....Promotes healing

Scent: Pine, grass, wood, sweet Color: Pale yellow or greenish olive Extracted From: Needles and twigs Aromatherapy Properties: asthma, bronchitis, colds, flu, nervous tension, oily skin, excessive perspiration, insect repellent, varicose veins, wounds, swollen ankles. Very powerful astringent - helps to stem blood flow.  Avoid Cypress if you have high blood pressure or are pregnant.

Essential oils and their meanings

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