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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Ascorbic Acid, more commonly known as Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamins used to treat colds as well as allergies. It acts as a natural antihistamine reducing the length and severity of symptoms.

Vitamin C is also helpful in producing collagen which helps in the healing of cuts, burns, surgical lacerations and oral wounds. Additionally, when applied to skin, it protects against free radical damage after exposure to UV rays.

Vitamin C can also help to prevent heart disease by preventing free radicals from damaging artery walls.

Vitamin C may also help stabilize blood sugar levels which can be helpful for those who have diabetes.

Acai Berry

Acai BerryAcai Berry most known for its natural detoxifying properties; excellent for detoxifying and rejuvenating the skin.

  • Botanical Name: Euterpe edulis
  • Geographical Origin: Brazilian Rain Forest

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Black Pepper

Black PepperBlack pepper essential oil is noted for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is most often used in formulas to alleviate muscle pain issues such as; arthritis rheumatism, aches, pains, and stiffness, sprains, poor muscle tone, neuralgia and sciatic nerve pain.

  • Botanical Name: Piper Nigrum
  • Geographical Origin: Southwest India
  • Scent: Fresh, Dry, Spicy
  • Extraction: Crushed Berries

Black Tea

Black TeaBlack tea is wonderful for its ability to boost energy due to the level of caffeine it provides. Additionally, black tea includes antioxidants, polyphenols and catechins which may prevent some types of cancer. Consuming black tea on a regular basis may lower you risk of these conditions:

  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol
  • Kidney stones
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Osteoporosis
  • Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
  • Geographical Origin: East, South and Southeast Asia, tropical and subtropical climates
  • Scent: Smokey, sophisticated

Blackberry leaves

Blackberry LeavesBlackberry leaves contain tannin which is used to treat dysentery and diarrhea.

  • Botanical Name: Rubus fructicosus
  • Geographical Origin: England
  • Scent: Fruity

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Cacao bean

Caco BeanCacao is packed with antioxidants and can protect the body from aging and disease caused by free radicals. It is also rich with magnesium which may support energy. The sulfur found in cacao is sometimes associated with strong nails, shiny hair, healthy liver and pancreas. It may also help regulate blood pressure and reduce cholesterol as well as building the immune system. Cacao may also curb your appetite.

  • Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao
  • Geographical Origin: South America; Venezuela, Andes, Amazon
  • Scent: Earthy

Calendula

CalendulaCalendula is used mostly for its anti-inflammatory properties. It also can help in healing wounds. It has also been used topically for treating acne, deducting inflammation, controlling bleeding and soothing irritated tissue.

Calendula may also be used to help with abdominal cramps and constipation.

  • Botanical Name: Calendula arvensis
  • Geographical Origin: Southwestern Asia, western Europe, Macaronesia and the Mediterranean
  • Scent: Fresh, Floral

Cardamom

CardamomCardamom essential oil is most commonly used for its invigorating and uplifting properties to fight off fatigue, ease tension, and it helps to relieve aches and pains.

  • Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
  • Geographical Origin: Guatemala
  • Scent: Warm, spicy
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

Cedarwood

CedarwoodCedarwood essential oil is often used as an anti-inflammatory, targeting joints and tender tissues. Topical application of the oil to the skin or inhalation can assist in the alleviation of pain due to arthritis or general muscle pain, soreness and tenderness.

  • Botanical Name: Cedrus
  • Geographical Origin: Native to cold, mountainous climates such as the western Himalayas
  • Scent: Distinctive Woody, Spicy-resinous scent
  • Extraction: Steam Distilled from wood pieces of the cedar tree

Clary Sage

Clary Sage essential oil has many healing properties such as an; antidepressant, anticonvulsive, antispasmodic, clary sageantiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, emenagogue, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, stomachic and uterine substance.

  • Botanical Name:Salvia sclarea
  • Geographical Origin:Mediterranean
  • Scent:  Aromatic, medicinal, camphor, little bit sweet

Cornflower

CornflowerCornflower is a herb that may be used to relieve and treat fever, constipation, water retention, and chest congestion. It is also taken as a tonic, bitter, and liver and gallbladder stimulant. and can also be used by women for menstrual disorders and vaginal yeast infections.

  • Botanical Name: Centaurea Cyanus (LINN.)
  • Geographical Origin: United Kingdom
  • Scent: Earthy with a peppery note

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Dead Sea Salt

Dead Sea SaltDead Sea Salts are used for deep relation and skin softening properties. Dead sea salts are also provides relief from psoriasis.

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Eucalyptus

EucalyptusEucalyptus’ popularity stems from its use as an analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti fungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic and a expectorant. These properties make Eucalyptus the go to essential oil for relief of aches, pains, sprains, stiffness and arthritis. It can also help with headaches, migraines and fatigue.

  • Botanical Name: Eucalyptus radiata
  • Geographical Origin: Australia
  • Scent: Sharp, fresh and slightly floral
  • Extraction: Steam Distilled

European Sea Salt

European Sea SaltEuropean sea salt has many benefits including: good skin care and is excellent to use as an exfoliator. Additionally, it can provide, relief from rheumatoid arthritis, muscle cramps, psoriasis, and osteoarthritis. It also helps provide relief from acne and can be used as a nasal and eye wash. It has also been noted to improve electrolytic balance in the body.

  • Geographical Origin: Extracted from the Mediterranean Sea
  • Extraction: Through evaporation

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Frankincense

FrankinsenceFrankincense essential oil is most commonly used to help relax and calm as well as soothe anxiety.

  • Botanical Name: Boswellia sacra
  • Geographical Origin: Somalia
  • Scent: Sweet, balsamic aroma
  • Extraction: Steam Distilled

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Geranium

GeraniumGeranium essential oil is recognized for its ability to alleviate stress, anxiety, mild depression, and its ability to balance the hormone system helping with pre-menstrual syndrome.

  • Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
  • Geographical Origin: Egypt
  • Scent: Rose-like aroma, subtle mint
  • Extraction: Steam Distilled

Ginger

GingerGinger essential oil stimulates circulation, making it good for alleviating pain, relaxing muscles and calming spasms. Additionally it assists in sharpening the senses and memory.

  • Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
  • Geographical Origin: China
  • Scent: Sweet, pungent, aromatic
  • Extraction: Steam Distilled

Ginkgo

GinkoGinkgo is most noted for the possible assistance in enhancing blood circulation, assists with removing toxins, and bad cholesterol. Additionally it is believed that gingko might be able help with depression, mood swings, a higher libido, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, stroke and multiple sclerosis.

  • Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba L.
  • Geographical Origin: China
  • Scent: Earthy, herbal

Ginseng

GinsengGinseng is most commonly used to treat and relieve weakness, fatigue and impotence

  • Botanical Name: Panax
  • Geographical Origin: Vietnam
  • Scent: Earthy, like wood

Grapefruit

Grapefruit essential oil is used as an antidepressant, antiseptic, aperitif, diuretic, disinfectant, lymphatic stimulant, tonic and anti-infectious agent.

  • Botanical Name: Citrus Paradis
  • Geographical Origin: Asia, United States, Brazil and Israel
  • Scent: Citrus, refreshing
  • Extraction: Cold compression

Green tea

Green TeaGreen tea is known for its antioxidant content which is believed to neutralize free radicals. It is thought that green tea can help to present some types of cancers like prostate, ovarian, breast and colon cancer. Additionally, it can be used as a diuretic, weight loss; because of its ability to possibly breakdown fat ion the body. It also helps to fight fatigue and may be able to help with reducing cholesterol levels.

  • Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
  • Geographical Origin: China
  • Scent: Similar to clary sage, nutmeg, and cardamom

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Helichrysum

HelichrysumHelichrysum essential oil has a wide variety of benefits. Popular uses of Helichrysum essential oil includes treatment as an antispasmodic to relieve muscle spasms and as an anti-inflammatory to treat injuries such as strains, sprains and tissue trauma.

  • Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum
  • Geographical Origin: France, Italy, Corsica (French Island), Bosnia
  • Scent: Floral Mint, Earthy, Fresh
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

Hibiscus

HibiscusHibiscus tea is popular as a diuretic and contains Vitamin C which assists with the relieve of colds. It may also be helpful in lowering blood pressure. It also contains bioflavenoids which may help to prevent increases in LDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol can increase the build up of plaque in arteries.

  • Botanical Name: Malvaceae
  • Geographical Origin: Tropics
  • Scent: Flowery, sweet

Honeybush

HoneybushHoneybush is used in teas and it most know for both its short and long term health benefits when consumed on a regular basis.

It is a source of many antioxidants making it an immune system booster, helping the body to beef up its defenses against infection. For that reason it is thought to be effective in relieving colds and flus. Additionally honey bush may also reduce inflammation and help to prevent chronic inflammatory diseases. Other properties of honey bush may help with symptoms related to menopause, osteoporosis, heart disease and hormone related cancers.

  • Botanical Name: Cyclopia or Heuningbos
  • Geographical Origin: South Africa
  • Scent: Flowery, sweet, honey scent

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Juniper

JuniperJuniper essential oil is most noted for its ability to relieve arthritic and rheumatic pain. It is also useful for increasing circulation.

  • Botanical Name: Juniperus communis
  • Geographical Origin: Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Hungary
  • Scent: Peppery, pine-like
  • Extraction: Steam Distilled

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Lavender

LavenderLavender essential oil remedies a wide variety of ailments and painful conditions including migraineheadaches, toothaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores, and joint pain. Lavender essential oil is said to have a sedating effect that can help relax muscles.

With its relaxing properties, lavender is used to treat restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression.

  • Botanical Name: Lavendula officinalis
  • Geographical Origin: France
  • Scent: Floral, herbaceous, Fresh with Balsamic Woody Undertone
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

Lemon

LemonLemon essential oil is used as an anti-inflammatory to treat ailments such as arthritis, muscle and joint aches and pains. Additionally, with its refreshing properties, lemon can help increase focus and concentration.

  • Botanical Name: Citrus x limon
  • Geographical Origin: Italy
  • Scent: Citrus
  • Extraction: Cold expression

Lemongrass

LemongrassLemongrass can be used for treating digestive tract spasms, stomachache, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, achy joints (rheumatism), fever, the common cold, and exhaustion. It is also used to kill germs and as a mild astringent.

Some people apply lemongrass and its essential oil directly to the skin for headache, stomachache, abdominal pain, and muscle pain.

Lemongrass might help prevent the growth of some bacteria and yeast. Lemongrass also contains substances that are thought to relieve pain, reduce fever, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties.

  • Botanical Name: Cymbopogon
  • Geographical Origin: Native to warm, temperate, tropical regions
  • Scent: Citrus

Lime

LimeLimes provide many health benefits including weight loss, skin care, improved digestion, relief from constipation, eye care, and is used in the treatment of scurvy, piles, peptic ulcer, respiratory disorders, gout, gums, and urinary disorders.

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Mallow petals

Mallow PetalsMallow petals contain tannins, flavonoids, essential oil, and vitamin C. They are often used as an herbal remedy as they may be able to treat asthma, bronchitis, cough and throat infections. It can also be used to treat kidney inflammation, headache, constipation, gastritis and insomnia.

  • Botanical Name: Malva sylvestris
  • Geographical Origin: Western Europe, North Africa and Asia through the English speaking world
  • Scent: Flowery, rose petals

Mandrin Orange

Mandarin OrangeMandrin Orange essential oil is most known for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, circulatory and sedative properties making it a good selection for relieving muscle aches and pains, cramping and joint soreness. It’s refreshing scent can also help enhance mood.

  • Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
  • Geographical Origin: Australia
  • Scent: Citrus
  • Extraction: Cold Pressed

Marjoram

MarjoramMarjoram essential oil works well as a sedate and calm nerves. Additionally it also relieves muscle pain, nerve pain and stiff joints.

  • Botanical Name: Origanum majorana
  • Geographical Origin: Cyprus, Southern Turkey
  • Scent: Warm, Sweet, Pungent, Spicy, Hint of Nutmeg
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

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Nettle

NettleNettle may be able to alleviate or help in the following ways:

• stimulates the lymph system to boost immunity
• relieves arthritis symptoms
• promotes a release from uric acid from joints
• Helps to support the adrenals
• It helps with diabetes mellitus
• Strengthens the fetus in pregnant women
• Promotes milk production in lactating women
• Relieves menopausal symptoms
• Helps with menstrual cramps and bloating
• Helps break down kidney stones
• Reduces hypertension
• Helps with respiratory tract disease
• Supports the kidneys
• Helps asthma sufferers
• Stops bleeding
• Reduces inflammation
• Reduces incident of prostate cancer
• Minimizes skin problems
• Eliminates allergic rhinitis
• Lessens nausea
• Cures the common cold
• Helps with osteoarthritis
• Alleviates diarrhea
• Helps with gastrointestinal disease, IBS, and constipation
• Reduces gingivitis and prevents plaque when used as a mouth wash.
• Has been shown to be helpful to in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
• Relieves neurological disorders like MS, ALS and sciatica
• Destroys intestinal worms or parasites
• Supports the endocrine health by helping the thyroid, spleen and pancreas

  • Botanical Name: Nettle Greater or Urtica galeopsifolia
  • Geographical Origin: Southeast Asia and Malaysia

Nutmeg

NutmegNutmeg essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties making it extremely useful when treating muscle pain, joint pain and swelling. Many times Nutmeg essential oil is massaged directly into an affected area for muscle and joint pain relief.

  • Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans
  • Geographical Origin: Banda Islands of Indonesia, Penang an Island in Malaysia, the Caribbean; Grenada, and in Kerala, a state in southern India
  • Scent: Rich, Spicy, Sweet
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

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Osmanthus petals

OsmanthusOsmanthus petals when used in tea and consumed have many health benefits. Some of those health benefits may include the ability to improve complexion, act as a detoxifier and it may help with diabetes.

  • Botanical Name: Osmanthus fragrans
  • Geographical Origin: Asia, Himalayas, southern China, Taiwan, southern Japan, Cambodia, Thailand
  • Scent: Strong fragrance

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Pacific Sea SaltPacific Sea Salt

Extracted from the Pacific Ocean, these salts are used as a general muscle relaxant and they soothe overall aches and pains.

Palmarosa

PalmarosaPalmarosa essential oil is often used as a fever reducer, antiseptic, bactericide, digestive. In treatments using aromatherapy, Palmarosa has been found to relax tense muscles and nerves as well as alleviate depression, fatigue, anxiety and nervousness. When used as a topical agent, Palmarosa heals sores, and cracked skin due to ailments like athlete’s foot.

  • Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Martini
  • Geographical Origin: Himalayas
  • Scent: Rose like scent
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

Papaya

PapayaPapaya leaf is a potent antioxidant when taken regularly. It can encourage the renewal of muscle tissue, support the cardiovascular system, boost the immune system, helps digest food by breaking down proteins and it may help in the production of digestive enzymes. It helps to reduce and alleviate inflammation, nausea and constipation. It may be used to help remedy ulcers, some cancers

  • Botanical Name: Carica papaya
  • Geographical Origin: South America and Eastern North America
  • Scent: Fruity

Peppermint

PeppermintPeppermint essential oil is versatile and offers relief of many ailments. It stimulates the gall bladder and the secretion of bile which makes it useful for treating ailments like colic, cramps, dyspepsia, spastic colon, flatulence and nausea and can relieve pain in cases of toothache, aching feet, rheumatism, neuralgia, muscular pains and painful periods.

Peppermint oil is also recommended to assist with mental fatigue, depression, headaches as well as improving and stimulating mental agility and concentration.

  • Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
  • Geographical Origin: Europe, Mediterranean and North America
  • Scent: Fresh, Sharp, Menthol Smell
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

Pine

PinePine essential oil can be used to improve blood flow and circulation resulting in the relief of minor muscle aches and pains. It can also assist in the relief of fatigue and its invigorating effects can help stimulate concentration and focus.

  • Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris
  • Geographical Origin: Hungary
  • Scent: Woodsy, fresh, evergreen
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

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Roman Chamomile

Roman ChamomileRoman Chamomile is one of the most versatile essential oils used. It is most popularly known for its powerfully soothing and calming effects for both physical and emotional ailments, including sedation. It’s anti-inflammatory properties soothe sprains and swellings as well as aching joints and muscles. It’s antispasmodic qualities also assist with painful menstrual cycles.

  • Botanical Name: Chamaemelum nobile
  • Geographical Origin: United States
  • Scent: Apple-like scent
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

Rooibos

RooibosRooibos contains a wide array of antioxidants which can help to fight free radicals. It may prevent some cancers, it may support the nervous system, strengthening teeth and bones, it can improve circulation, it could help relieve stomach issues like cramps, diarrhea and indigestion. Additionally rooibos can help with acne, psoriasis and eczema. Finally, it may assist with a restful sleep.

  • Botanical Name: Aspalathus linearis
  • Geographical Origin: South Africa
  • Scent: Fruity, sweet

Rose

RoseMost known for assisting with stomach problems and may help with controlling cancer growth. It is also an excellent source of Vitamin C.

  • Botanical Name: Rosa rubiginosa
  • Geographical Origin: Asia, Europe, North America and northwest Africa
  • Scent: Flowery

Rosemary

RosemaryRosemary has many benefits. Some of those benefits include regulating blood pressure, increasing energy, mood enhancement, calming nerves, alleviating migraines and nervous tension.

  • Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
  • Geographical Origin: Tunisia
  • Scent: Sweet, honey, floral
  • Extraction: Water distillation

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Spearmint Leaves

SpearmintSpearmint is an aromatic herb filled with many vitamins, antioxidants and phyto-nutrients. It is an excellent treatment for ailments such as headaches, nerves, fatigue and stress. It also helps with respiratory issues, asthma and bronchitis. Additionally it helps to relieve digestive problems such as nausea, flatulence and hiccups and it relaxes the stomach muscles.

If using spearmint as a topical application, it may help relieve and alleviate itching, dermatitis and hives.

  • Botanical Name: Lamiaceae or Mentha spicata L.
  • Geographical Origin: Europe, Mediterranean, North America
  • Scent: Fresh, Invigorating

Strawberry

StrawberryStrawberry may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Additionally it may Preventing certain types of cancer, boost the immune system, and help in treating digestive problems, like diarrhea. Strawberry leaf tea contains a high amount of calcium, which may boost the production of milk in nursing mothers.

  • Botanical Name: Fragaria ananassa
  • Geographical Origin: France, North America
  • Scent: Fruity

Sunflower petals

Sunflower PetalsSunflower petals may help with alleviating fevers, as an anti-inflammatory, malaria, digestive issues, a diuretic and rheumatic aches and pains.

  • Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
  • Geographical Origin: United States and Mexico
  • Scent: Floral

Sweet Orange

Sweet OrangeSweet orange oil is often used as an anti-depressant, antispasmodic and has anti-inflammatory properties. These properties assist in alleviating muscular and joint pain, depression and assists in relaxation by settling nerves and can also assist with sleep issues.

  • Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
  • Geographical Origin: USA
  • Scent: Citrus, sweet, orange peels
  • Extraction: Cold pressed/expressed

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Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It can help protect tissues in our bodies from oxidation and free radicals which may help with diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, senility and possibly cancer.

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Yarrow

YarrowYarrow essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties making it perfect for relieving muscle and joint pain. It is also known to be an anti-rheumatic making it useful for relieving joint pain related to the accumulation of uric acid in the joints and muscles.

  • Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
  • Geographical Origin: Bulgaria
  • Scent: Sweet, spicy
  • Extraction: Steam distillation

Yerba mate

Yerba MateYerba mate contains polyphenols, which may benefit the immune system, relieve allergies, reduce the risk of diabetes and hypoglycemia. It is also thought to burn more calories since it is extracted from green tea and it acts as an appetite suppressant. Additionally it is thought to increase mental energy, focus, improve moos and promotes a deeper sleep.

  • Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensis
  • Geographical Origin: South America, particularly northeastern Argentina, Bolivia, Southern and Center-Western Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay
  • Scent: Herbal

Ylang Ylang

Ylang YlangYlang Ylang is most noted for it’s calming properties. It promotes relaxation and is used to treat anger, tension, nervousness and irritability.

  • Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
  • Geographical Origin: Philippines
  • Scent: Sweet, soft, flowery, slightly spicy
  • Extraction: Steam distillation