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Lavandin essential oil comes from the flowers of a hybrid plant (Lavandula
Hybrida), which was grown by crossing English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
mixed with spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia), processed by steam distillation.
In aromatherapy, lavender is often used to relax and calm the mind, as well as
to aid sleep.
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Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil comes from the Citrus limonum, a plant from the Rutaceae
family. It is known for its many properties and is useful for combatting cellulite,
acne and problems with nervousness and anxiety.
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Contraindications
It is non toxic but can cause skin irritation or
sensitisation in people who are particularly
sensitive. It is phototoxic and therefore, it
should not be used on skin before tanning,
or before direct exposure to the sun or tan-
ning lamps.
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Marjoram Essential Oil
Marjoram essential oil comes from the leaves of the Origanum majorana, a
plant from the Labiate family. It is well known for its many properties; its action
is balsamic and pain-relieving and is useful against cramps, insomnia, coughs
and colds. This oil is recommended for any case of mental instability, thanks to
its rebalancing properties for the neurovegetative system.
Properties and benefits sential oil into bath water and massage sore
muscles.
Balsamic and expectorant: In case of
colds or coughs, it frees the airways and
dissolves mucus. Contraindications
Pain relief: Useful against stomach cramps
and rheumatic problems. Do not use during pregnancy or while
Sedative and relaxant: Combats insomnia breastfeeding. Do not use in high doses.
and rebalances the neurovegetative sys-
tem.
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Mandarin Essential Oil
Mandarin essential oil comes from Citrus reticulate, a plant in the Rutacee
family, known for its purifying, antispasmodic, relaxing and sedative properties.
It is an extraordinary antiseptic and a natural stimulant for the digestive system
and lymph and blood circulation.
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Cornmint Essential Oil
Cornmint essential oil comes from the Mentha arvensis plant, which comes
from the Labiate family. It is picked when in lower and processed by steam
distillation. It has a fresh, minty, herbal fragrance with sweetbalsamic tones.
Cornmint essential oil stimulates the nervous system.
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Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil comes from the Mentha piperita, a plant from the
Lamiaceae family. It is known for its digestive, anti-stress and antibacterial
properties and is useful in the presence of bad breath, nausea and colitis.
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Nutmeg Essential Oil
Nutmeg essential oil comes from the Myristica fragrans, a plant from the
Myristicaceae family It has antirheumatic and antibacterial properties as well
as helping the gastrointestinal and nervous systems.
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Contraindications
Only ever use diluted. Neat oil should never
be used on the skin. Can be toxic if used
in excessively high doses. Do not use dur-
ing pregnancy, breastfeeding or on children
under five years of age.
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Oregano Essential Oil
Oregano essential oil comes from’Origanum vulgaris, a plant from the Lamiaceae
family, which has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antiseptic properties. It is
useful against asthma, dermatitis, cellulite and toothache.
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