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Almond Oil
(Prunus Amygdalus)
Aloe Vera
(Aloe Barbadensis)
Aloe Vera comes directly from the plant as a yellowish liquid, you can simply break off a leaf and the liquid will just run out and can be applied topically. It can also be mad into juices, gels and powers.
The healing properties of Aloe Vera comes from the 18 amino acids within. It is a general tonic for the immune system helping it to fight various illnesses.
Aloe Vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of Vitamin B12, it also contains protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, essential fatty acids, Vitamin A, C & E.
The juice from Aloe Vera is said to soothe digestive tract irritable bowl syndrome, colitis. It is also anti inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral.It can be used to help against constipation, heart burn, indigestion, hemeroids, asthma and insomnia
Other health benefits includes cell growth stimulator, pain and scar inhibitor.
It is a natural medicine for almost any skin alignment from sunburn to others like rashes, wounds acne, stings, insect bites, cold sores, arthritis.
Research shows it can be a helpful tool to fight against acne.
Warning!
Although side effects are rare they can occur but are usually minor. The following side effects only occur when a person overdoses or uses Aloe Vera for too long.
Can colour urine pink, the juice may sometimes still have small quantities of laxative causing cramps and diarrhoea.
It also causes fluid imbalance and electrolyte loss.
Avocado Oil
(Persea Gratissima)
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Birch Extract
(Betula Alba)
Broadleaf Paperbark
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Camomile Oil
Carrot Seed Oil
(Daucus Carota)
The Carrot Seed essential oil is extracted from stem distillation, primarily from the dried seeds and secondarily from the dried plant of the wild carrot itself.
Carrot seed is rich in carotene and vitamin A, both of which are great for eyes and as an antioxidant. Antioxidants repair all the damaged done to your tissues by free radicals and stop them from doing further harm. They can also protect you from muscular de generation, sexual weakness, weak digestion, some forms of cancer and age related problems.
Carrot seed oil is antiseptic, antiviral and disinfectant.
It can purify all the organic systems inside our body particularly the circulatory, digestive and excretory systems.
It removes toxins like uric acid insecticides, pesticides and other chemicals which get into our body from the food and water we intake.
It helps relieves unwanted gas and bloating.
Carrot seed oil stimulates circulation, metabolism, secretion of hormones enzymes gastric juices, bile and the paristaltic motion of the intestines, thus keeping all the organic systems active.
It also stimulates brain functions and nerves making you more alert.
It is also an overall body tonic inside as well as outside.
It prevents skin from sagging.
Carrot seed oil is diuretic in nature. It increases urination. A lot of toxic substances and microbes cause infections in the urinary system and carrot seed oil helps remove these toxins by stimulating urination. This helps reduce blood pressure and cleans the kidneys.
Carrot seed oil can kill worms in you intestines therefore it may help children get rid of this problem.
It stimulates the growth of cells and tissues. It’s great in skin as it protects from wrinkles.
In aromatherapy it is widely used for relieving stress and anxiety as it leaves you with a refreshing feeling
Warning!
Carrot seed oil has no side effects but being emenagogue pregnant women should avoid.
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Eucalyptus
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Ginger Oil
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng
Grapefruit Seed Extract
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Horsetail
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Jojoba
(Simmondsra Chinensis)
The oil is obtained from the bean of the jojoba plant. It is actually not an oil but a liquid wax who’s properties are very similar to the lipid on our skin.
It is a hypo-allergenic, odourless, non-greasy, natural “oil” therefore it is good for all skin types. It is an excellent moisturiser for both hair and skin it is quickly absorbed to leave the skin feeling silky smooth. It helps prevent wrinkles and dry skin. It assist in reducing moisture loss through the skin making it more supple and smoother, helps to break down sebum in plugged-up pores therefore regulates sebum reduction. It does not break down when exposed to oxygen or water and a natural carrier of vitamin E. The oil is extracted form the jojoba seeds and is a golden coloured, non-toxic liquid wax. It can be effective as an anti inflammatory as it posses antibacterial properties.
In hair care jojoba oil is good for people who suffer from dry damaged hair, scaly, flaky scalp as it has the ability to deeply penetrate the scalp and hair shaft. Jojoba oil has the ability to dissolve sticky build up on the scalp that can from from the daily use from other hair care products. Many scalp problems occur as a result of such build up which can keep the hair follicles from functioning - resulting in damaged hair.
Jojoba oil may act as an anti inflammatory on the skin as one of it’s constituents is myristic acid for that reason people who suffer from soriasis, dandruff and eczema (or skin conditions where the skin becomes inflamed may consider using jojoba oil
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Lavender Essential Oil
(Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the plant mainly through steam distillation.
The health benefits includes the ability to remove nervous tension relieve pain like sore or tense muscles, sprains rheumatism, back ache, lumbago. It also provides relief from pain in the joints, disinfects the scalp and skin, induces sleep, enhances blood circulation also respiratory problems. In skin care it has antiseptic and anti fungal properties therefore it is used to treat various skin disorders like ache, wrinkles, psoriasis and other inflammations. It also heals wounds cuts and sunburns. In hair care it can be very effective against lice and nits. In digestion it increases the mobility of the intestine and also stimulates the production of gastric juices. Lavender oil is extensively used for respiratory problems like throat infections, fly, cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis, sinus congestion. It is usually applied to the skin of neck, chest and back or used in vaporisers or inhalers, it is also effective against insect bites and repels mosquitos and moths.
Warning!
Pregnant or breast feeding women should avoid using lavender or essential oil. It is also not recommended for diabetics it may also cause allergies reactions to people with sensitive skin. Some people may witness headaches, nausea and vomiting.

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Lemon Oil
Lemongrass
Lime Oil
(Citrus Aurantifolia)
The essential oil of lime is extracted by compression of fresh peals of lime or by steam distillation of it ‘s dried peels.
Lime, like lemon and any citrus fruit, is full of anti oxidants. It can cure infections, protect from them and has antiseptic properties.
Applied externally, lime oil can cure infections in skin and in wounds. Taken internally it effectively helps cure throat and mouth infections, colon, stomach intestines and urinary system. It can even cure infection of the whole respiratory system in case of flu,coughs and colds, measles and mumps.
Being an astringent, lime essential oil helps cure tooth ache, strengthens grip of gums of teeth and prevents them from falling out, tightens loosened muscles and gives a feeling of firmness and youth.
In small doses, it serves as an appetizer or aperitif by activating secretion of digestive juices into the stomach thereby increasing hunger
It is a good bactericide, it can cure internal and external bacteria infections.
Lime oil is also known for it disinfectant properties. It is an agent that can stop bleeding by promoting coagulation of blood or by means of contraction of blood vessels.
The oil is very for those who are recovering long periods of illnesses.
Being a tonic it tones up muscles tissues and skin as well as the various systems functioning inside the body. This tonic effect helps retain youth for a long time.
Lime essential oil, simultaneously being an anti allergenic, anti micro bile, anti inflammatory, anti tussive, cicartrisant, fungicidal and anti septic all in one helps cure the cause of fever by reducing it thereby acting as a febrifuge.
Other benefits include being n antidepressant, anti arthritic by reducing the pain of muscle and joints and it is a very good anti oxidant
Warning!
In very rare cases this oils can cause photo sensitivity if exposed to strong sun after application.
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Mandarin / Tangerine Oil
(Citrus Reticulata)
Mandarin is a citrus fruit which is also known as Mandarin orange or Tangerine. The is a slight difference, Mandarin is more yellow and comes with pips and Tangerine is more orange and without pips.
Mandarin essential oil is also called Tangerine essential oil. The oil is extracted by cold compression of the fresh peels, and vivid medicinal uses. It’s anti septic so it protects wound from being septic from other bacterial, fungal or viral infections. It’s also anti spasmodic with no adverse side effects. Just a few drops and the spasm is cured.
It improves lymph and blood circulation, particularly below the skin which keeps it rejuvenated and looking young and vibrant.
It gives relief from rheumatism and arthritis, by this it will boost immunity.
The mandarin oil promotes growth of new cells and tissues and it purifies the blood by helping to remove toxins and unwanted substances. In turn this will prevent diseases resulting from deposition of toxins such as abscesses, boils, acne, gout and arthritis etc.
A few drops of this oil after food facilitates digestion by provoking discharges of digestives juices and bile into the stomach.
Increases appetite, strengthens the liver, nervous relaxant, calms epilepsy, hysteria and convulsions, takes away stress and anxiety.
The oil is a reputed sedative for inflammation and nervous disturbances.
In the stomach it helps maintain the acid and base balance, and protects from ulcers and other disorders.
Mandarin essential oil tones is an overall health and immune system tonic.
Other benefits, cures skin disorders and maintains moisture balance in the skin, diminishes scars, stretch marks and fat cracks. Treats diarrhoea, constipation and flatulence.
Warning!
It may cause irritation in some skin types and shows photo toxicity.
Milk Thistle
Myrrh Oil
(Commiphora Myrrha)
The essential oil of Myrrh is extracted from the resin of Myrrh. While the resin was in use in incenses and perfumes in ancient Egypt the oil was used for healing in ancient Greece. The oil can be used internally and externally to fight fungal infection.
It is beneficial for all round health of the stomach, it stimulates blood circulation, digestion, nervous system and the brain. Tones up all the systems and organs in the body, strengthens the immune system and being an antiseptic keeps you protected from infections.
It is anti inflammatory, anti spasmodic and carminative
The oils relieves you of excess mucus and phlegm and other associated respiratory illnesses.
In aromatherapy it is highly appreciated as a sedative, anti depressant and as a promoter of spiritual feelings.
Other health benefits include uterine health, it is also good for treating scars, spots, eczema and itches. It is also emenagogue which means it normalizes menstrual cycle.
Warning!
It can have toxic effects if used in excess, it should be avoided by pregnant women as it stimulates the uterus and hormones





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Orange Essence
The essential oil is obtained by cold compression. It is very mush used in aromatherapy as it gives a happy relaxed feeling and works as a mood lifter.
It is anti spasmodic by relaxing the muscular and nervous spasms. It has mild aphrodisiac properties, helps with frigidity, erectile problems, importance and loss of interest in sex.
The oil might help us avoid both septic and tetanus germs is it inhibits micro bio growth and disinfects the wounds.
It has carminative properties. It helps remove gasses from the intestines, relaxes the abdominal and anal muscles and let the gasses escape further, it does not let gases form.
Orange oil is very good for those people who are suffering from chronic gas problems. It promotes urination to make the toxins like uric acid, bile, excess salts, pollutants and excess water thrown out of the body with urine.
It contributes toward losing fats and is good for the heart.
Its and overall tonic for every system in the body. Keeps the metabolic system in proper shape and boosts immunity.
Orange oil is a natural sedative, it gives relief from anxiety, anger, depression and inflammations
Oil of orange is a cholagogue it promotes secretions from all glands, exocrine or endocrine. It is seen to promote menstruation, flow of breast milk, digestive juices, hormones and enzymes.
Other benefits are, helps maintain a healthy smooth and glamorous skin, also helps cure acne and dermatitis. Also serves as a detoxifier, treats constipation and dyspepsia.
Warning!
If ingested in excess it can result in vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite and it can also show photo toxicity.
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Patchouli
Peach Kernel Extract
Peppermint Oil
(Mentha x piperita)
It is often termed as the worlds oldest medicine peppermint oil contains numerous minerals and nutrients including magnesium, iron, calcium, copper, manganese, folate and potassium. It also contains Vitamins A and C and essential fatty acids Omega 3.
Peppermint oil is very good for indigestion, it is carminative therefore removes uncomfortable gas build up. A few drops of oil in a glass of water after a meal will help clear this.
Peppermint oil is a good tonic for those with a low appetite and also helps with motion sickness and upset stomach. Some research shows that a mix of peppermint and caraway oil can be used for treating heartburns. Due to it’s antiseptic properties it is widely used in dental care, it removes bad breath by protecting the build up of germs on our teeth and gums.
Menthol, which is present in abundance in peppermint oil, helps in clearing the respiratory tract. It is an effective expectorant and it provides instantaneous, but temporary, relief from several respiratory problems like nasal congestion, cold and cough, asthma, sinusitis and bronchitis.
Peppermint oil is good home remedy for nausea and headache. Due to it’s refreshing properties it is able to provide relief from stress, depression, mental exhaustion, anxiety and restlessness.
Studies have shown that peppermint oil is able to ease irritable bowel syndrome.
It’s a good pain relief. It is said that the presence of calcium antagonism in the oil helps in removing pain. Due to it’s cooling nature it also helps reduce fever.
Peppermint oil increases your immunity to diseases, improves blood circulation, very useful in hair care as it removes dandruff and lice.
Peppermint oil contains menthol which nourishes dull skin and improves oily skin.
Warning!
Women who are pregnant and especially those with a history of miscarriage should avoid the use of peppermint oil products as the relaxation of abdominal and cervical muscles may produce a greater chance of miscarriage.
those suffering from the gastric disorder GERD should avoid peppermint oil. It is also an irritant and should be use in very low dilutions.
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Rose Oil
(Rosa)
Essential Rose Oil has a variety of health properties.
It is a great anti-depressant as it boosts self esteem and confidence and also relieves anxiety.
It invokes positive thoughts.
It is beneficial for cases of inflammation caused by micro bio infections, indigestion and dehydration.
Essential Rose Oil is antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral making it capable of treating internal and external infections.
It is a well known aphrodisiac .
The essential oil efficiently relieves muscle spasms and cramps, it purifies the blood by neutralising and removing the toxins within.
It can help fade away scars, stretch marks from surgery or pregnancy and acne.
Rose oil has emenagogue properties which means it stimulates the hormone secretion helping women who suffer from irregular or painful menstrual cycles and menopause syndrome.
Other benefits includes pain relief from headaches, promotes blood circulating, reduces blood pressure, takes care of the heart, acts as a tonic for the nerves, is good for the liver and gives you a fresh and youthful skin.
Warning!
If it is used in high concentration it can cause headaches and being an emenagogue it should no be used during pregnancy


Rosemary
(Rosmarinus Officenalis)
The health benefits of rosemary oil includes it’s ability to stimulate hair  growth, boost mental activity, relieve respiratory problems and reduce pain. It is also a very popular culinary herb. Rosemary oil is mostly extracted from the leaves. Due to it’s ability to strengthen the entire body it also has the ability to heal delicate organs such as liver, brain and heart.
In hair care regular use of rosemary oil can stimulate follicles enabling the hair to grow stronger and longer, it is also believed that rosemary oils slows down premature hair loss and greying of hair.
In mouth care it is also a disinfectant when used as a mouthwash to remove bad breath. The oil is not used in skin care as extensively. It is an excellent brain and nerve tonic commonly used by students during exam times as it increases concentration. It is also a good remedy for depression, mental fatigue and forgetfulness. Inhaling rosemary oil lifts your sprit massaging with rosemary oil gives relief from pain like headache, sore muscles, rheumatism and arthritis. Since rosemary oil is antiseptic it is effective for respiratory infections like cold, flu, sore, throat, respiratory allergies. The oil is and spasmodic and is used in bronchial asthma It is also often used for indigestion flatulence and stomach cramps. It may also be beneficial for menstrual cramps, kidney stones, sperm mobility, peptic ulcer, cataract gall bladder, urine flow, prostate and associated pain.
Warning!
The essential oil should not be used by pregnant, breast feeding or nursing women. The excessive dosage may lead to miscarriage or effect the foetus. Since rosemary oil is volatile in nature, the oil may cause vomiting and spasm therefore should not be consumed orally. It may also cause allergic reactions
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Sage Oil
(Salivia Sclarea)
Clary Sage essential oil is extracted by stem distillation of the buds and leaves of the Clary Sage plant.
In the old days it was highly appreciated as a medicinal plant with benefits for the eyes. As the name suggests Clary Sage oil was, and still is, basically used as a cleanser for the eyes. It is supposed to brighten eyes, improve vision and protect the loss of vision due to aging.
Other medicinal properties include efficiently fighting depression due to failure in career or love, insecurity, loneliness, stagnation, someone's death and other reasons. It also relives anxiety.
Being an anti depressant it can systematically administered to patients of acute depression who are undergoing rehabilitation.
It brings about peace of mind and acts as a sedative for tense nerves.
This oil kills bacteria, checks growth and spread of bacterial infection and also protects against new ones.
It is particularly helpful in curing bacterial infections of intestines, colon, urinary tract and the excretory system.
The oil is also antiseptic if applied on wounds and also found to be useful in treatment of spasm and related alignments such as muscle cramps and respiratory system.
Another well known property on the oil is that it is an aphrodisiac. It can effectively treat frigidity, physiological problems resulting in loss of libido or impotency for both sexes.
It is an estrogen, can strengthen your gums, tones skin, muscles and hair follicles, prevents hair loss and makes you look and feel younger.
Gas can be fatal sometimes when it pushes upwards and hits the delicate organs inside, this oil will prevent gas formation and helps pass gasses downwards.
In diluted form it is a natural, herbal deodorant without any side effects.
It relieves indigestion.
Clary Sage oil can be euphoric and it is very effective in reducing blood pressure by relaxing the vain and arteries and reduces the risk of heart attacks, brain haemorrhage etc.
It is also good for the nervous system, it reduces inflammation and induces a calming effect.
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Thyme Oil
(Thymus Vulgaris)
Thyme is a common herb which is generally used in cooking, it is also used in herbal and domestic medicine.
Thyme essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of fresh flowers and leaves.
It has many beneficial health properties.
It is antiseptic and antibacterial, this is mainly due to the presence of components like caryophyllene and camphene in the oil.
It helps cure rheumatism the 2 main reasons behind rheumatism are arthritis and gout. Arthritis is caused by weak or obstructed circulation and gout is caused by ongoing accumulation of toxins like uric acid in the blood stream. Being diuretic it increases urination and with that it helps the removal of toxins and being a stimulant it stimulates the circulation in our body.
The essential oil is also capable of curing infections in the chest and being antispasmodic it helps to relieve coughs, cramps and aches due to spasms.
It is an important and useful property of thyme oil that it is very beneficial for the heart, it keeps it’s valves functioning properly, strengthens the cardiac muscles and being a tonic it tones up the heart.
It is also carminative which means that it forces the removal of trapped gasses in the stomach and intestines through downward movement and does not allow further build up.
Another beautiful property of the Thyme essential oil is that it makes scars, surgical marks, acne and sores fade from the skin.
It stimulates and tones up all our systems by fortifying them and boosts the body’s immunity.
Being an emenagogue it helps with painful menstruations, irregular periods and untimely menopause by stimulating the production of certain hormones like estrogen.
People who suffer from low blood pressure, this wonderful essential oil can normalise it by raising it.
It is also an expectorant, by giving relief from coughs and colds.
Other health benefits are, it help kill intestinal worms (including hook worm) and being an insecticide it can keep away or kill any kind of unwanted pests.
It is a great memory booster, helps to concentrate and antidepressant.
The oil is great for cellulite, eczema, athlete’s foot and dermatitis. It can also be used to keep off body odour and bad breath.
Warning!
It may cause allergies in some cases as it is an irritant, it should be avoided by people with high blood pressure and pregnant women.
Tomato Extract
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Walnut Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
(Triticum Vulgare)
The oil is obtained from the germ of the wheat kernel. As it is highly rich and unrefined in nature it is usually dark in colour and has a heavy smell. It is a very good source of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. It is high in lecithin, vitamins A, B, D, E & F making this antioxidant exceptionally good at moisturise dry and irritating skin. The wheat germ oil also possess cell regenerative properties so it is a good choice for maturing skin. Wheat germ oil is very sensitive and must be used cautiously as it degrades in quality when it is exposed to high temperatures. It is also beneficial for athletic endurance, brain health, cleansing, de-toxing, irritable bowl syndrome, ulcers.
Wheat germ is rich in Omega-6 but low in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Warning!
Some wheat germ oil can cause allergic reaction especially to people who suffer from sever wheat allergy.










White Deadnettle
Witch Hazel
Wortelberry - Bilberry
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