What Do You Think the Secret of Vick's Vapor Rub is? It's Aromatherapy with specific medicinal oils.

Aromatics have been used for millennia for both Medicinal and Mystical reasons.  Following is a list of the most common Essential Oils, their Medicinal Aromatic Properties, scientific names, pictures, and their mystical properties.  Aromatherapy is primarily used for massage; and inhalation while in the bath, to scent a room, as a vaporant, or as perfumes and sometimes as a tea.  It is also now part of scenting the meditation space for some people since the scents calm and relax.

Essential oils can be used to anoint candles, crystals and almost any object.  A few drops of diluted oil can be placed on a cotton ball and set near the area where you are planning your meditation.  Incense made with essential oils are also useful for meditation.  It is believed that this increases the ability to meditate and receive the essential properties the oils are attracting.

This is by no means a complete listing, but a good starting place for you to begin.  Use the links to see additional information.

Key to the Symbols on the Essential Oils List

The Aromatherapy Page has the proper preparations for each type of Medicinal Use of Essential Oils.  Oils cannot be used full strenghth.  Essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution with a base oil before use.  Medicinal uses of aromatics can be found in the key for each oil also, as shown on the left.      There are instances when these oils should not be used, please note this as you read through the list.  While this information is presented for your enlightenment, it is not considered a recommendation for medical care.  Please see the Medical Disclaimer at the bottom of this page.  You should never undertake treating yourself without the advice of a specialist.

COMMON ESSENTIAL OILS The scientific name for each plant, tree, etc. is listed under the common name.

Essential Oil Aromatherapy Properties Use of Oils Mystical Properties Anise Seeds Piminella anisum Settles the stomach, seeds are good for Morning Sickness if allowed to just rest in teh mouth Mystical cleansing powers to ward off those set to harm you Basil, French Ocimum basilicum Used to relieve coughs, congestion.  Strenghthens the immune system. DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY To avoid major clashes Bay Life Pimenta racemosa Stimulates memory  Aids in concentration on Meditations and psychic precesses Benzoin Styrax benzoin Clears the sinuses, congestion,  Increase personal power Bergamot Mint Bouquet Citrus bergamia Analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, strengthens the immune system.  CAN CAUSE PHOTO- SENSITZATION For money and protective rituals Chamomile Chamaemelum nobile Reduces fever, soothes, induces sleep, calming Meditation, inducing peace Camphor Cinnamomum camphora Used for colds, cough AVOID USE IF EPILEPTIC Purification, promote celibacy Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum Relieves headaches Brings a jolt of energy to love, sex Cedarwood An antiseptic and antispasmodic for coughing Energizes, enhances spirituality Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum Viral infections, coughs, colds Money, psychic awareness Clove Syzgium aromaticum Nausea, toothache Protection, courage Coriander Coriandrum sativum Flu, fatigue Love, healing Cypress Cupressus sempervirens Reduces stress, spasmodic coughing. NOT TO BE USED FOR THOSE WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE Useful in Easing losses, healing Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus The ultimate healing oil.  Excellent for coughs, colds, respiratory infections, clears sinuses. CANNOT BE TAKEN INTERNALLY Centers one and balances emotions  Frankincense Boswellia carteri Antiseptic, relieves anxiety, stress Increases spirituality, meditation Geranium Pelargonium graveolens Helps relieve stress Protection Ginger Zingiber officinale Clears thinking, improves mental awareness; good for cramps, indigestion, upset stomach Increases Sexuality, love, courage, money attracting meditation Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Refreshes and revives Powerful purifier Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Relieves bruises, nervous tension Purification of the conscious mind Jasmine Jasminum officinale Antispasmodic, relieves congestion, coughing and mucus DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY Increase psychic awareness, peace and spirituality. Symbolic of the moon and mysteries of the night Juniper Juniperus communis Used for coughs, colds, flu.  Sedative effects are also useful. NOT TO BE USED IN PREGNANCY OR BY THOSE WITH KIDNEY DISEASE Protection, purification, healing, An aphrodisiac Lavender Lavandula officianalis Lowers blood pressure, soothes, an antiseptic, calms and relaxes. DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY Increases health, love, celibacy, peace, conscious mind Lemon Citrus limon Sore throats, cough, congestion Health, healing, physical energy, purification Lemon Verbena Cymbopogon citratus Used for headaches, muscle problems,  indigestion, infectious disease, sore throats, acne, fevers, gastro-enteritis, plus more CAN CAUSE PHOTOSENSITZATION. Love; Strengthens psychic awareness Lime Citrus aurantifolia Fevers, sore throats, headaches Increases purification, physical energy, protection Myrrh Commiphora myrrha Used for arthritis, gum infections Enhances spirituality, meditation Orange Citrus sinensis Soothes and calms; stimulates appetite and gastric juices Love, healing; revitizes Patchouli Pogostemon cablin Soothes and clarifies thinking Excellent for mouth and teeth problems; antidepressant, antiemetic, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, etc. Money, sexuality, and physical energy Peppermint Mentha piperita Excellent pain relieving properties: stomach aches.  Clears the head, promotes clear thinking and refreshes. DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY IN LARGE QUANTITIES.  WEAK TEA ONLY MAY BE USED Purification Rose Soothes, Relaxes.  Most expensive of all the Essential Oils The most potent love oil Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Reduces mental fatigue Love, healing Sage (Clary Sage) Salvia lavandulifolia Lowers blood pressure, helps throat infections, congestion Enhance memory, conscious mind, wisdom; an aphrodisiac Sandalwood Santalum album Relieves stress, mental exhaustion, increases mental agility Spirituality, meditation, sexuality, healing Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia Used to treat everything from acne to wounds - and it helps everything.  This is the newest start in the Essential Oil World.  It's most common uses are skin and vaginal infections. None known at this time. Thyme Trachyspermum copticum Excellent for headaches, stress, exhaustion.  DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY courage, health, conscious mind Vetivert Vetiveria zizanoides  May help balance female hormones; antiseptic; cleanses the blood; decreases pain and joint stiffness; a natural deodorant.  Money Yarrow Root Achillea millefolium Used as anastringent, tonic, stimulant, antipyretic and mild aromatic.  A weak Tea works well to lower temperatures  Love, courage and psychic awareness Ylang-Ylang Cananga odorata Excellent to combat depression, stress, mental fatigue Promote love, peace, sex

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