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Custom-blend essential oils products
Scentsibility
Essential Oils cont...
Mandarin
Manuka
Marjoram
May Chang
(Litsea cubeba)
(Origanum majorana)
(Leptospermum scoparium)
(Citrus reticulata)
(Nelumbo nucifera)
Lotus
(Citrus aurantifolia ct medica var. acida)
Lime
(Cymbopogon citratus)
Lemongrass
(Citrus limon)
Lemon
(Lavandula augustifolia)
Lavender
Lavender is a nervous system regulator and has a soft, pleasing scent that blends well with most essential oils. As I can attest,
it's wonderful for minor cuts and burns. It has no known contraindications and I use it extensively in hospice - in nebulizers placed
in patient rooms prior to arrival, in the bed bath water to further calm and soothe and in the majority of my blends for cremes and
lotions.
Citrusy, sweet and fresh, Lemon is antiviral and antibacterial. It can be used as a diuretic and it helps with depressions. It's good
for disinfecting a room. Caution: Photosensitizing.
Lemongrass is widely used in commercial products like soaps and laundry products. It's a good room freshener. It has strong antiseptic
and antibacterial effects and is anti-inflammatory and sedative in low concentrations. However, it can be an irritatnt in high concentrations.
Can be used much the same as Lemon. It's a good antiseptic, antiviral and febrifuge. Caution: Phototoxic.
An exotic, floral essential oil, Lotus is traditionally used for ethereal, spirit or chakra work and is called a spiritual oil.
It brings heightened awareness and a sense of serenity. Do not use if pregnant.
Mandarin has a similar orangey scent to Tangerine but it contains an anthranilic acid ester that gives it sedative effects. A great
oil for stressed or nervous children, it calms the central nervous system. Caution: Phototoxic.
Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial. It's been shown to be about 20 times stronger than Tea Tree against gram-positive
organisms (Cooke & Cooke 1994). Although I used Tea Tree effectively against the ringworm that my shelter-rescued kitties gave
me some years back, I'd probably have gotten quicker results with Manuka.
Marjoram has a sedative effect on the parasympathetic nervous system. It has antiviral activities against Herpes simplex. It contains
the constituent terpinen-4-ol, which makes it a great respiratory oil.
Although May Chang has an overpowering aroma on its own, it's fabulous when blended. It's good for
anxiety and insomnia, and since
it's anti-inflammatory, back pain. If you need something for anxiety
and you can't afford Melissa, try using May Chang.
Always know the cautions of an essential oil or carrier before buying or using.