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ESSENTIAL OILS ~ MEDICINAL & METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Eucalyptus:
Medicinal:
- Eucalyptus essential oil is used to treat respiratory issues such as colds or congestion
- . It can help support respiratory health by reducing inflammation in the airways.
- Anti-inflammatory - eucalyptus oil helps reduce pain and inflammation in the body.
- Analgesic - helps relieve pain and soreness in muscles and joints
- It also has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off, or ward off, harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Metaphysical:
- Eucalyptus essential oil is said to promote mental clarity and focus.
- It helps clearing away any negative energy.
- Associated with healing properties, both physical and emotional.
- Eucalyptus can enhance communication and self-expression, facilitating the exchange of ideas and information.
Frankincense:
Medicinal:
- Frankincense essential oil is known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. It can help with arthritis joint pain, menstrual cramps, muscle, back, and headache pain by reducing inflammation and promoting relaxation.
- It can assist with asthma by reducing inflammation in the airways and promoting healthy breathing.
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Frankincense oil may reduce inflammation in the digestive tract and alleviate symptoms of IBD, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- It has immune boosting properties.
- Skin Health: Because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties it can improve skin health by reducing inflammation and fighting against bacteria.
- Wound healing: The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of frankincense may promote wound healing by reducing inflammation and preventing infection.
- It also has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off, or ward off, harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Metaphysical:
- Frankincense essential oil has traditionally been used to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- It has a calming effect on the nervous system.
- It can enhance meditation, and assist with purification of negative energy.
- It promotes feelings of calm and serenity, and can promote spiritual awareness and a sense of connection.
Ravensara:
Medicinal:
- Ravensara essential oil can help support respiratory health by reducing inflammation in the airways.
- It helps with pain, muscle spasms, and cramps because it is an antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory.
- It also has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off, or ward off, harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Metaphysical:
- Ravensara essential oil is uplifting and can ward off negative energy while promoting mental clarity and focus.
- It reduces stress and anxiety and facilitates relaxation.
Rosemary:
Medicinal:
- Rosemary essential oil provides pain relief from headaches, muscle pain, or sprains.
- It is an anti-inflammatory.
- It is used for respiratory support, easing coughs, clearing mucus, and reducing inflammation in the airways.
- It can ease digestion.
- It also has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off, or ward off, harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Metaphysical:
- Rosemary essential oil promotes mental clarity and focus.
- It improves memory, concentration, and mental alertness.
- Energy and Vitality: Rosemary essential oil has energizing and revitalizing properties useful in combating fatigue.
- It stimulates intuition and promotes spiritual awareness.
Rosewood:
Medicinal:
- Rosewood essential oil promotes healthy skin, reducing the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks.
- It is an antimicrobial making it a good choice for supporting the immune system and treating infections.
- It is an analgesic and antispasmodic helping to alleviate muscle spasms and cramps like menstrual cramps and digestive spasms.
- It also has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off, or ward off, harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Metaphysical:
- Rosewood essential oil promotes emotional balance and well-being, including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
- It provides a sense of relaxation and calmness.
- Rosewood has grounding properties which promote a sense of stability, security, and connection to the earth. It's often used to help balance the root chakra.
- It promotes positive feelings of well-being and confidence which can enhance feelings of sensuality, intimacy, or creativity.
- It is also thought to have properties that can help promote a sense of openness in connection to the heart center. Increasing ones feelings of compassion, love, empathy, and forgiveness as the heart charka opens.
- Rosewood helps with opening the third eye. It is excellent to use with meditation, as it can increase spiritual awareness and intuition.
Sandalwood:
Medicinal:
- Skin care - used due to its anti-inflammatory properties it can help soothe irritated skin, and reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars. It is rich in antioxidants, helping to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, preventing premature aging while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is said that Cleopatra used sandalwood in her "secret" beauty rituals.
- It can be used topically for pain relief for muscle and joint pain, or to soothe headaches.
- It provide respiratory and immune systems support.
- Antispasmodic - It can be use to relieve muscle spasm or cramps. It can be used topically or inhaled for this purpose.
- Digestive - It can be used to support digestive health and alleviate digestive issues. It reduces inflammation in the gut and promotes healthy digestion while improving circulation to the digestive organs.
- It also has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off, or ward off, harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Metaphysical:
- Sandalwood is known for its calming and relaxing properties. It is also grounding.
- Protections against negative energy while raising your vibration.
- Enhances intuition.
- Healing properties: It is used for emotional and spiritual healing.
- Spiritual Awareness: It is used to promote a deeper connection to the Divine. It is often used in rituals and ceremonies to create a sacred atmosphere and assist individuals connect with their inner selves.