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Lavender Oil
Plant family Botanical name(latin) Country of Origin Methods of extraction Safety precautions |
Lamiaceae/Labiatea
Lavandula angustifolia EnglandStea m Distillation Non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitising |
Main therapeutic effects
Antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, vulnerary, cicatrising, insect repellant, anti-inflammatory, relaxant, sedative, tonic & stimulating Recommended uses |
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Rosemary Oil
Plant family Botanical name(latin) Country of Origin Methods of extraction Safety precautions |
Lamiaceae/Labiateae
Rosmarinus officinalis ?? Steam Distillation Avoid with epilepsy, non-toxic, non-irritating (in dilution), non-sensitising, Contra-indication with high blood pressure |
Main therapeutic effects
Recommended |
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Thyme Oil
Plant family Botanical name(latin) Country of Origin Methods of extraction Safety precautions |
Lamiaceae/Labiateae
Thymus vulgaris ?? Steam or Water distilliation Avoid pregnancy/hypertension May cause sensitisation. Use in high dilution/short term |
Main therapeutic effects
Recommended |
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Peppermint Oil
Plant family Botanical name(latin) Country of Origin Methods of extraction Safety precautions |
Lamiaceae/Labiateae
Mentha piperita ?? Steam distillation Avoid pregnancy,lactation & under 3, non-toxic, non-irritating, possible sensitaisation due to menthol, use in higher dilutions |
Main therapeutic effects
Recommended |
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Clary Sage Oil
Plant family Botanical name(latin) Country of Origin Methods of extraction Safety precautions |
Lamiaceae/Labiateae
Salvia sclarea ?? Steam Distillation Avoid in pregnancy, in conditions of hormone-related cancers & after drinking alcohol |
Main therapeutic effects
Recommended uses |
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Marjoram Oil
Plant family Botanical name(latin) Country of Origin Methods of extraction Safety precautions |
Lamiaceae/Labiateae
Origanum majorana ?? Steam Distillation Avoid in pregnancy, non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitising |
Main therapeutic effects
Recommended uses |
