Description
JB’s Bergamot 10ml, AA’s Eucalyptus Radiata 15ml, AA’s Pink Grapefruit 15ml, JB’s Ginger 10ml, JB’s Spikenard 10ml, and JB’s Sweet Basil.
Grapefruit, The Oil of Honoring the Body
Grapefruit teaches true respect & appreciation for one’s physical body. It supports those who struggle to honor their body and are caught in patterns of mistreatment. It encourages a positive relationship with one’s body based on love, tolerance, and acceptance.
Grapefruit is a hybrid between the sweet orange and an Indonesian pomelo. The essential oil is produced by cold-pressing the rind to produce an oil that is an aromatic replica of the actual fruit.
Grapefruit essential oil is considered a powerful antioxidant, helping to scavenge free radicals. The astringent properties assist in reducing obesity, cellulite, and tightening pores on the face, resulting in a more youthful complexion. The inherent disinfectant properties make grapefruit oil suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. It also acts as a lymphatic tonic by cleansing and boosting its function, thus improving the immune system. It is considered a stimulant that increases mental agility and memory.
Eucalyptus, The Oil of Wellness
Eucalyptus reveals patterns of thinking that continually create poor health. It encourages them to let go of their attachments to illness. It also encourages individuals to take full responsibility for their own health and teaches how to claim wholeness and heal.
Native to Australia, Eucalyptus radiata has naturalized itself to South Africa and Russia. Although it shares the same properties as Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata has a less intense, milder aroma. Many aromatherapists believe that Eucalyptus radiata is the most useful form of eucalyptus because it has a more pleasant aroma and is more easily assimilated.
Eucalyptus oil has a distinctive aroma and taste but is colorless with numerous beneficial properties. It is often used in mouthwashes, inhalers, rubs, liniments and rash creams. During World War I, eucalyptus was widely used for its significant cleansing benefits. Eucalyptus radiata promotes and stimulates a healthy immune system. It also has many other uses for body, mind, spirit, and home. Use the oil to help deter pests from the home, while also relieving the discomfort associated with insect bites when applied topically, diluted with a carrier oil. The essential oil also can help soothe aches and pains in the muscles and joints.
Eucalyptus radiata, with its medicinal, peppermint-like fragrance can aid in dispelling nervous exhaustion and mental fatigue while calming overexcited nerves. Also use the oil in centering and clearing the mind, while aiding in concentration. The potent Eucalyptus radiata works well to revitalize and rejuvenate the respiratory system, helping to loosen mucus from occasional environmental threats. Topical application of the soothing oil, when properly diluted with a carrier oil, may also temporarily ease pain associated with irritated skin.
Basil, The Oil of Renewal
Basil is indicated for those who are weary in mind and body and for those in need of strength and renewal. It is excellent for states of nervousness, anxiousness, and despair. By increasing one’s natural energy, Basil supports individuals to achieve greater balance and health
Basil shares a common lineage with its native country India, having been cultivated there for over 5000 years. It quickly spread over the continent and found itself at home throughout the Mediterranean as well.
Basil essential oil contains a myriad of beneficial properties, most notably it’s anti-infectious and anti-bacterial properties. Studies have proven basil oil to effectively combat bacteria and fungus. Other virtues include its warming effect which promotes circulation and the stimulation of blood with vital nutrients. It is also considered antiviral and has had success in treating the herpes simplex virus. Its sharp scent helps to improve memory and surmount mental fatigue.
Basil (sweet) essential oil is a delightful addition to cosmetic preparations, personal care formulations, soaps, perfumery, and aromatherapy.
Bergamot, The Oil of Self-Acceptance
Bergamot has a cleansing effect on stagnant feelings, as well as on limiting and/or toxic belief systems. It awakens the soul to hope and offers courage to share the inner self. Reigniting optimism and confidence in Self, it imparts true self-acceptance.
Bergamot is grown almost exclusively in Italy. It is a citrus fruit similar to orange, but it is not edible. Bergamot is a central ingredient in many perfumes and colognes and also gives Earl Grey tea its unique taste. As a traditional Italian remedy, the oil was used to combat fever and infection.
Bergamot essential oil is considered an effective antidepressant due to its primary ingredients, Alpha-Pinene and Limonene, both of which inherently have bright in aromas, and actively induce hormones. Bergamot is considered a beauty oil due to its cicatrizant properties, helping to fade scars and acne from prominence. It is also considered antiviral and assists with mouth ulcers and herpes. Because of its heavenly scent and antibacterial properties bergamot is a popular natural deodorant. Studies have demonstrated Bergamot essential having the ability to balance the hypothalamus.
**The bergapten, the constituent known for causing phototoxicity, has been removed from this particular Bergamot (Jade Bloom’s brand).**
Spikenard, The Oil of Gratitude
Spikenard encourages true appreciation for life. It encourages the soul to surrender and accept life exactly as it is. Spikenard teaches individuals to be grateful for their challenges as well as their blessings. It also assists individuals in transcending their sorrows through being grateful for their present life circumstances. Through complete surrender and acceptance, the soul may be brought into peace and harmony.
Native to the Himalayas, spikenard was traded along the ancient spice routes. The Bible mentions Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus’ feet with spikenard oil. North American Indians used spikenard for bruises, wounds, swellings, and inflammations. This upright herbaceous perennial grows to a height reaching up to 60 cm high.
The medicinal part of spikenard is the rhizome (root). Spikenard lengthens the time that the brain chemical GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a natural relaxant, circulates through your system, therefore extending sensations of relaxation. When applied topically, spikenards relaxing components are absorbed through the skin. Spikenard has a sedative and calming effect on the nervous system. In studies, spikenard demonstrated a hepatoprotective effect (Ali 2000). The oil has also shown to reduce oxidation of lipids in the liver (Tripathi 1996). An increase in neurotransmitters was also observed during a 15-day administration of spikenard (Prabhy 1994). It is also used to fight infections, reduce inflammation, vivify dull skin, and acts as an anxiolytic.
Spikenard essential oil is an antibiotic, antifungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorant, fungicidal, laxative, sedative, tonic, and antioxidant.
Ginger, The Oil of Empowerment
Ginger powerfully persuades individuals to be fully present and participate in life. It teaches that to be successful in life, one must be wholly committed to it. Ginger addresses deep patterns of victim mentality and infuses a warrior-like mentality. No longer waiting for outside circumstances to change, individuals can choose their own destiny.
Ginger essential oil is considered a powerful nerve tonic, good for exhaustion and mental fatigue, and best used in combination with other oils. It also aids with congestion, colds, coughs, bronchitis, excess fluids, swelling, spasms, fever, headaches, arthritis, sprains, bruises, soreness, poor circulation, varicose veins, raised body temperature, toothache, and is a renowned for its ability to combat nausea. Its analgesic properties help with reducing pain from muscular aches, arthritis, sprains, rheumatism, joint pain, and stiffness. It has also been used since antiquity as an aphrodisiac, improving libido and impotence.
Chinese medicine has employed fresh and dried ginger for the treatment of fevers, coughs, and nausea. Ginger spread to Europe in the Middle Ages and is said to have been used to combat the Black Death due to its ability to make a person perspire.
Ginger essential oil is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-allergic, carminative, febrifuge, stimulant, tonic, expectorant, and antioxidant.
Ginger essential oil is an exotic addition to cosmetic applications, personal care formulations, soaps, perfumery, incense, candles, and aromatherapy. Highly recommended.
