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Rose Oil
Rose oil, meaning either rose otto (attar of rose, attar of roses) or rose absolute, is the essential oil extracted from the petals of various types of rose. Rose ottos are extracted through steam distillation. rose oils are still perhaps the most widely used essential oil in perfumery....read more
Sandalwood Oil
sandalwood oil , santal oil a viscid oily liquid with a characteristic odor and taste, distilled with steam from the dried heartwood of Santalum album (sandalwood); a common essential oil potentially toxic to the kidneys. Sandalwood has been valued for centuries for its fragrance, woodworking and for various purported medicinal qualities.... read more
Jasmine Oil
Jasmine essential oil has a sweet and floral aroma. It has many healing properties than are very useful it is used as an anti-inflammatory agent, as an antiseptic and as a sedative. It may be blended with other herbs such as bergamot, Clary sage, frankincense, geranium, lime, lemon balm, rose, rosewood and sandalwood. When blended with these herbs its provides many different ways to promote the bodys natural way of healing... read more
Lavender Oil
Our Kashmir Lavender are quite unique and beautiful and are the favorite Lavenders of some of our customers. Lavender oil is a very safe and much loved essential oil. It can be used for a broad array of ailments; burns, insect stings, headaches, calming formulas, cold formulas, etc.... read more
Useful Note
- Make a paste to treat pimples
with 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder with 1 teaspoon of turmeric. Add one
teaspoon of rose water to make the paste, and apply to pimples before bed as a
nighttime treatment. Add a small piece of camphor to the recipe for an added
cooling effect.
Frequently Asked Question
What exactly are essential oils?
What are essential oils used for?
Why do essential oils always have such long, complicated names?
Are essential oils safe to use?
How do I know I've bought a good quality essential oil ?
What are the different ways to use essential oils ?
Can essential oils treat serious illness?
Where should I store my essential oils ?
How long do essential oils last ?
Can I make shampoo, conditioners, shower gels, body lotions etc. with my essential oils ?
What exactly are essential oils?
Essential oils which are extracted from a variety of plants, and can be taken from the seed, the flower, the bark, the fruit, the leaf or the root of the plant.
What are essential oils used for?
They can be used to treat a variety of illnesses, conditions and complaints. Some oils have a balancing effect on the body, such as frankincense, some help the user to relax, for example lavender; whilst others like rosemary and ylang ylang have an uplifting and stimulating effect.
Why do essential oils always have such long, complicated names?
All essential oils will be labeled with a common name and a Latin name. So, for example, tea tree oil is also known as Melaleuca alternifolia. The Latin name is made up of the plants family or genus in this case Melaleuca and its species (alternifolia). Remember that not all plants within the same family will give you the same results. Lavender, for instance, can have very different results depending on whether true lavender or sweet lavender is used.
Are essential oils safe to use?
As the oils are extremely concentrated, they should be diluted before it is applied to the skin. If the oil is going to be used for a massage, make sure to use a good carrier oil such as jojoba, almond. You should be looking to have just two or three percent concentration of essential oils. Aromatic oils should never be ingested, and should never come into contact with the eyes. If this does occur, blot the eyes with olive oil and then rinse well with water. There are certain oils that should not be used by anyone unless they have been specifically advised to do so by a qualified aroma-therapist. There are also many oils that should be used with care especially where babies, children and pregnant women are concerned.
How do I know I've bought a good quality essential oil ?
Is it thick, cloudy and with a smell like rancid fat? Does it have no smell but pours like water? Answer 'yes' to either of the first two questions-oils are improper.
Buy essential oils from a reputed supplier. Oils should be in dark blue, green or brown bottles - often 10ml by volume. They should have a label stating 'essential oil' rather than 'fragrance oil', 'perfume oil', 'room scent' etc. Ideally they should show the Latin / botanical name of the oil to avoid any ambiguity or mis-selling of the product.
What are the different ways to use essential oils ?
The different ways to use essential oils are:
* In a oil burner / candle burner / electric vapouriser -
either a few drops on a ceramic dish or in a little water
* On a ceramic electric light bulb ring
* A few drops on a
tissue near where you sleep. Avoid the pillow as it may end up in your
eyes.
* In a massage oil - there's nothing quite like a
relaxing back massage
* In the bath
* In a foot bath
* In cosmetic and cleaning
products
* In candle wax
* In a
compress
* Steam inhalation - when you have a bad head
cold
* Mouth gargles / washes
* Neat
on the skin
Can essential oils treat serious illness?
There is some anecdotal evidence to suggest that essential oils can help serious illness. If you have a serious illness, and have tried conventional treatments with no success, then what is there to lose? However, ALWAYS seek medical advice from a doctor first. Aromatherapy is no substitute for modern medicine, no matter how much you would like to believe in the healing powers of flowers and plants. In the past, aromatherapy was used because the scientific understanding and vast array of man-made drugs were just not available. The treatments proved moderately effective in treating everyday ailments and infections,. Use aromatherapy but understand its limitations.
Where should I store my essential oils ?
They should be in dark (blue/ amber/green) glass bottles, in the shade, away from heat, and sunlight.
How long do essential oils last ?
As long as you keep them. we didn't make 'volatile' chemicals for nothing. They degrade over time, losing their scent, perhaps becoming cloudy and thicker, and even going a bit 'rancid'. Essential oils should smell divine. The hotter it is and the more sunlight about (UV rays), the quicker they go off. Base notes last longer than top notes. The answer to the question is anything from months to a few years.
Can I make shampoo, conditioners, shower gels, body lotions etc. with my essential oils ?
The best idea is to buy a neutral, odourless base cream / gel / lotion and add a few drops of essential oil. The most popular oils for cleansers seem to be rosemary, juniper, tea tree, lime, grapefruit, lemongrass, orange, cinnamon, peppermint and ylang ylang.
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