Scentsibility

Analgesic for migraines, neuralgia and sciatica; neurotonic for travel sickness; digestive for nausea, indigestion and irritable bowel; antiviral for viral hepatitis and Herpes zoster; energizing for a lack of concentration. Caution: Possible contact dermatitis. Not for babies or small children.

Fruity and sweet, Petitgrain has a high Ester content, making it perfect for calming nervousness and anxiety and counteracting depression.

Reduces mucous in respiratory infections and is a good anti-inflammatory for allergic conditions. It's a good decongestant and neurotonic.

Highly anti-inflammatory, Plai is a member of the Ginger family and has been used successfully on a variety of joint and muscle conditions. It is a uterorelaxant.

A powerful antiviral and neurotonic, it works well on shingles and is equally good for respiratory conditions and for general immune deficiency. I use it in all my winter cold and flu blends.

Rose is outrageously expensive due to the amount of petals required to obtain small amounts of the essential oil. It contains over 300 different components and is said to possess the highest vibrational frequency of any of the oils. It's a neurotonic, an aphrodisiac, anti-depressant and a cell regenerating oil.

The cineole variety is used for bronchitis, sinusitis, flu, colds and respiratory congestion. Caution: Pregnancy and possible dermatitis.

The verbenone variety is good for muscle cramps, as a venous decongestant and as a cardiotonic. It's anti-inflammatory for gout, muscular pains and rheumatism. Caution: Liver problems, pregnancy and children.

Rosewood is a strong antifungal and effective against Candida albicans. It's also anti-infectious,

antiparasitic and antiseptic. I love its soft, rosy scent.