Essential Oils - D-L

Frankincense

(Boswellia sacra)

Description:

Frankincense is an African tree that produces a solid resin called Frankincense tears. These tears are burned in religious ceremonies. The essential oil is steam distilled from these resin tears obtaining a wonderful, spiritual essential oil with a sweet, warm scent. Frankincense oil has uplifting and relaxing effect being recommended as a great analgesic antidepressant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory. It has been used for aiding against asthma, bronchitis, colds, healing wounds, nervous tension, respiratory conditions, skin care uterine tonic. It is a great “spiritual” essential oil.

Contra-indications:

None known

Lavender Oil

(Lavandula Officinalis)

Description:

Lavender Essential Oil is a little miracle in a bottle. It is incredibly soothing and calming – a wonderful stress reliever! It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, insecticide, sedative properties. That makes it an excellent weapon against headaches, acne, anxiety, bronchitis, colds, skin problems, flu, insomnia, PMS symptoms, rheumatism, sinusitis, sunburn, infection, wounds and sores. Lavender helps prevent the spread of germs and helps us defend against colds and flu. It can speed up healing burns and wounds, and reduce high blood pressure. Its wonderful distinctive floral, woody scent and its powerful therapeutic properties makes it a good choice for a massage oil blend. Lavender is known for its power of creating connections between people of opposite sex.

Contra-indications:

Lavender should not be used during the early stages of pregnancy. Use Lavender with caution if you have low blood pressure.

Lemon Essential Oil

(Citrus limonium)

Description:

Lemon essential oil is made of lemon peels and is very used in industry as well as in the Massage Therapy and Aromatherapy. Its fresh, citrus, sugary scent create refreshing and stimulating effects making it on of the favorites. It is known as one of the seven polyvalents, which are applicable to many ailments. It has antiseptic, astringent, antiviral, antidepressant and stimulant properties and can be used to fight cellulite, circulatory problems, cold sores, constipation, gingivitis, headaches, insect bites, migraine, rheumatism, sinusitis, varicose veins mouth ulcers, obesity, oily skin.

Contra-indications:

Lemon 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. Lemon essential oil should not be directly inhaled. The use during pregnancy in not recommended.

Lemongrass Oil

(Cymbopogon Flexuosus)

Description:

Lemongrass has a citrus, sweet scent. The stimulating, refreshing scent of Lemongrass Essential Oil is a wonderful addition to a massage oil blend. Lemongrass is known to increase alertness and restore energy, and is commonly used to help digestion. Lemongrass is also great for oily, acne-prone skin and is an good adjuvant for fighting or preventing fatigue, indigestion, muscle aches and pains, low appetite, stress.

Contra-indications:

None known

Lime Oil

(Citrus Aurantifolia)

Description:

Lime is an invigorating, energizing scent and makes a wonderful addition to any bath, in the form of an essential oil. It has been successful treating acne, anemia, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, cellulites, colds, corns, cuts, dyspepsia, fever and infections, flu, greasy skin, herpes, high blood pressure, insect bites, liver pain, mouth ulcers, nosebleeds, obesity, poor circulation, rheumatism, stomach cramps, throat infections, varicose veins, and warts.

Contra-indications:

Should not be used on skin prior to exposure to the sun or tanning lights. Its use during pregnancy is not recommended.