Essential Oils - R-S

Rose

(Rosa damascena)

Description:

Rose oil is one of the most prized essential oils and most expensive. It takes about 10,000 pounds of flowers to make 1 pound of rose oil. It has a relaxing effect and a warm, deep sweet floral, slightly spicy scent. It is a good antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic and sedative. Among its uses we should mention: aging skin, broken veins, depression, dry skin, headache, insomnia, PMS symptoms, sensitive skin, sore throat, stress. Perhaps the most notorious results are the ones for treating sexual dysfunctions as Rose oil is an excellent treatment for frigidity, impotence, infertility, menorrhagia, etc.

Contra-indications:

Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. However, Rose has antispasmodic properties and should not be used during pregnancy.

Rosemary Oil

(Rosmarinus Officinalis)

Description:

Rosemary is a refreshing, stimulating essential oil which increases blood circulation. Rosemary is also great for both oily and dry skin, and is used to encourage hair growth and control dandruff. It has a refreshing, woody, herbal smell with analgesic, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, decongestant, diuretic, stimulant properties. It can be very helpful in treating cellulite, colds, digestive problems, fatigue, flu, gout, liver and gall bladder problems, oily skin, poor circulation, rheumatism, water retention, wounds.

Contra-indications:

Rosemary has antispasmodic properties and should not be used during pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.

Spearmint Oil

(Mentha Spicata)

Description:

Spearmint is known for its sweet, refreshing scent and makes a wonderful addition to any bath. Spearmint helps increase circulation and opens up your respiratory system while relaxing and soothing you from the inside out! Spearmint is known as a treatment for stomachaches, nausea, and fever.

Contra-indications:

Incidents of stronger reactions to it when used externally have been reported so use caution.