 Essential Oils and aromatherapy
 Aromatherapy is a word that we've been hearing a lot of and generally people seem to be more aware of the uses and applications of essential oils in aromatherapy. We do not carry essential oils at this time but some of our products may contain essential oils. Here we highlight some common uses of some popular essential oils to help you decide on the right type of product for you. Remember to do a skin test with any of our products as even though they may be natural and usually organic, some people may be naturally allergic to the botanicals themselves.
Generally, aromatherapy is still considered an "alternative" or "complementary" medicine not to replace conventional medicine. There may still exist many unproven purported uses of essential oils. It is good and necessary to find out more about the essential oils before using them to help you use them safely and appropriately. Here are some links that may be useful: General information
Essential oil uses
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Summary table of some popular/common essential oils
Most oils will be labeled with concentration (if not absolute) and scientific name of the plant. They also carry expiry dates. Some scented oils are synthetic and meant for air freshening or perfuming purposes and are not essential oils meant for aromatherapy. Look at the labels carefully and question the storekeepers.
Essential oils can seem costly at first, but this is usually because they are highly concentrated and are extracted from a great amount of fresh material (flowers, leaves, etc.). Essential oils from different origins can also differ in cost. Today, there are also essential oils that are extracted from plants grown organically. Look out for the certification. (The links above were sources for this table, please refer to them for more details.
The table is provided only as a generalized summary of common usage. It is not meant to be medical advice. Please use at your discretion. Consult your medical professional if in doubt.)
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Name of plant
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Some common uses
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Simply Peaceable Products that contain these oils:
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Chamomile
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Abscesses, allergies, acne, arthritis, blisters, boils, colic, colitis, cuts, depression, digestive problems, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, gout, hair, headache, indigestion, inflamed skin, insect bites, insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, nausea, nervous tension (anxiety, fear) neuralgia, PMS, rheumatism, skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis), sores, sprains, strains, stress, wounds.
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None at the moment
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Citronella
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Excessive perspiration, fatigue, headache, insect repellant, oily skin, rheumatic pain, stomach pain
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None at the moment
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Clary Sage
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Amenorrhea, asthma, coughing, depression, digestive problems, dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, gas, labor pains, sore throat, stress, muscle cramps and spasms, PMS relief, respiratory problems
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None at the moment
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Eucalyptus
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Arthritis, bronchitis, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu, poor circulation, sinusitis, air disinfectant, asthma, burns, cuts, decongestant, headaches,
insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism,
skin ulcers, urinary infections, wounds, respiratory infections
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None at the moment
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Geranium
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Acne, cellulites, dull skin, lice, menopause, oily skin, burns, eczema, edema , fluid retention, neuralgia, PMS symptoms, poor circulation, rheumatism tonsillitis
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Ginger
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Aching muscles, arthritis, nausea, poor circulation, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, colic, constipation, diarrhoea, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, indigestion, poor circulation, rheumatism, sinusitis, inflammation
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None at the moment
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Jasmine
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Depression, dry skin, exhaustion, labor pains, sensitive skin, anxiety, catarrh, cough, headache, lack of confidence, laryngitis, mental Tension
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None at the moment
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Lavender
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Acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, athlete's foot, bronchitis, bruises, burns, catarrh, chicken pox, chilbains, circulatory problems, colds, colic, cuts, cystitis, dandruff, depression, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, eczema, flatulence, flu, headache, hypertension, insect bites, insect repellant, insomnia, itching, labor pains, migrane, muscle aches and pains, oily skin, pms symptoms, psoriasis, rheumatism, scabies, scars, sinusitis, skin problems, sprains, strains, stress, stretch marks, sunburn, tension, throat infection, vertigo, whooping cough, wounds and sores
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Lemongrass
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Acne, athlete's foot, colic, excessive perspiration, fatigue, flatulence, fungal infections, indigestion, insect repellent, muscle aches and pains, oily skin, scabies, stimulates appetite, stress
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Orange
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Anxiety, cellulite, colds, constipation, depression, diarrhea, digestive problems, dry, dull, sensitive, or aging skin flatulence, flatulence, flu, gums, insomnia, mouth, muscle aches and pains, nervous tension, respiratory conditions, stress
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Patchouli
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Acne, athlete's foot, anxiety, cellulite, chapped / cracked skin, depression, dermatitis, eczema, fatigue, frigidity, hair care, increase libido, insect repellant, mature skin, oily skin, pms symptoms, scar tissue, stress, water retention
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Peppermint
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Asthma, bronchitis, colic, depression, fatigue, fever, frigidity, headaches, insect repellent, indigestion, insomnia, mature skin, migraine, muscle and joint pain, nausea, scars, shock, sinusitis, sore / tired feet stress, stretch marks, toothaches
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Rose
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Aging skin, broken veins, depression, dry skin, eczema, frigidity, headache, insomnia, mature skin, menopause, PMS symptoms, sensitive skin, sore throat, stress
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Tea tree
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Acne, age spots, athlete's foot, boils, burns, catarrh, candida, chicken pox, cold sores, colds, corns, cuts, cystitis, dandruff, flu, insect bites, itching (from insect bites, chicken pox, etc.), immune system booster, migraine, oily skin, ringworm, sinusitis, sores, spots, sunburn, urethritis, urinary tract infections, warts, whooping cough, bacterial, fungal, and viral infections
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