Essential Oils - M-P

Orange Oil

(Citrus Sinensis)
 

Description:

Orange Essential Oil is refreshing and uplifting, with a fresh citrus scent and is known to soothe the mind and the body, reducing stress and anxiety. The sweet, citrus smell is known to relieve headaches and treat fevers, as well as colic in babies. It is also used against anxiety, cellulite, constipation, depression, diarrhea, digestive problems, dry, sensitive, or aging skin, flatulence, indigestion, insomnia, muscle aches and pains, nervous tension, stress. It is a good antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, detoxifying, sedative and tonic.
 

Contra-indications:

Orange should not be used during pregnancy. Orange may irritate sensitive skin (use well diluted). Orange is also a photosensitizer so it should not be used when exposed to sunlight or tanning beds.

 

Patchouli Oil

(Ogostemon Cablini)
 

Description:

Patchouli carries a warm, spicy yet mellow scent and is known to relieve stress, uplift the mood, and decrease inflammation. Patchouli even makes your skin appear more youthful, by tightening the pores and decreasing the appearance of wrinkles. Patchouli is very useful during a cold or flu, as it breaks up mucous and helps reduce fever. Other uses include anxiety, cellulite, chapped / cracked skin, depression, eczema, increase libido, PMS symptoms, scar tissue, water retention.
 

Contra-indications:

None known.

 

Peppermint Oil

(Mentha piperita)
 

Description:

Refreshing, invigorating, and soothing with a strong, fresh, menthol scent Peppermint is a popular essential oil. Its analgesic, antiseptic, decongestant and expectorant properties make it a great aid for fighting the common cold or flu. Peppermint Essential Oil helps relieve congestion and sinus blockages, while cooling and soothing the respiratory system. Peppermint also relieves indigestion, headaches, and mental fatigue. Other uses include asthma, bronchitis, colic, headaches, migraine, muscle and joint pain, nausea, tired feet, toothaches.
 

Contra-indications:

Peppermint oil usage during pregnancy is not advised.