Basil Oil

(Ocimum Basilicum)

Description:

Basil essential oil has a fresh, spicy scent. It is a tonic for the nerves and helps with mental fatigue, and depression. Increases energy levels, aids in concentration, relieves headaches, head congestion, and muscular pains. It can help fighting bronchitis, colds, constipation, rheumatism and sinus congestion. Basil essential oil helps regulate the menstrual cycle and reduces menstrual cramps. Basil is analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-spasmodic.

Contra-indications:

May cause irritation to sensitive skin. Use well diluted. Not to be used during pregnancy.

Bergamot Oil

(Citrus Bergamia)

Description:

Bergamot Essential Oil is invigorating and uplifting. It has a light, fresh, fruity scent with spicy tones, making it a favorite among perfume manufacturers. Bergamot balances oily, acne-prone skin and is also a wonderful treatment for eczema, psoriasis, and others skin conditions. Bergamot doesn’t only do wonders for your skin, it also restores appetite, strengthens your immune system, aids in the treatment of ulcers and colic and it helps against cystitis and flatulence. It is a good antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic,

Contra-indications:

Bergamot is a photosensitizer (increases the skins reaction to sunlight making it more likely to burn) so it should not be used when exposed to sunlight or tanning beds. Bergamot has antispasmodic properties and therefore should be avoided during pregnancy.

Black Pepper

(Piper nigrum)

Description:

Black Pepper has a stimulating effect and a warm, peppery scent. It is diuretic, expectorant and tonic. Can be successfully used in fighting: chilblains, colds, constipation, digestive problems, flatulence, heartburn, indigestion, loss of appetite, muscle aches and pains, sinus congestion, rheumatic pain, sprains, stiffness, toothache, diarrhea, neuralgia and cellulite. It has analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, tonic and aphrodisiac properties.

Contra-indications:

Black Pepper may irritate sensitive skin. Use well diluted. Avoid use during pregnancy.