Neroli oil is a plant oil similar in scent to bergamot produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree.

Neroli has a refreshing and distinctive, spicy aroma with sweet and flowery notes. It is one of the most widely used floral oils in perfume industry. It is a non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-photo-toxic substance. More than 12% of all modern quality perfumes use Neroli as their principal ingredient and it is most of the synthetic components available on the market.

As an essential oil, used in aromatherapy and aromatherapy massage, Neroli is considered to have a soothing effect on the nervous system.Traditionally, neroli oil was used not only to relieve tension, it increase blood circulation too. A solution is made by adding three or four drops of the essential oil to one cup of either sweet almond or wheat germ oil. The oil is then fixed by adding grapefruit seed extract, but if the solution is to be used on children or pregnant women, only half the quantity of essential oil should be used.

Botanical name: Citrus aurantium

Plant origin: Flowers

Extraction method: distillation/ solvent extraction

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The Ancient Egyptians used Myrrh to embalm the dead, as an antiseptic, and burned it for religious sacrifice. In ancient history myrrh was used as a constituent of perfumes and incense, was highly valued.

In Chinese medicine, myrrh is classified as bitter, spicy, neutral in temperature and affecting the heart, liver, and spleen meridians. Its uses are similar to those of frankincense, with which it is often combined in decoctions, liniments and incense. When used in concert, myrrh is “blood-moving” while frankincense moves the Qi, making it more useful for arthritic conditions. Myrrh also has been used in the treatment of amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopause and uterine tumors, as its “blood-moving” properties can purge stagnant blood out of the uterus.

Myrrh has also been recommended to help toothache pain, and can be used in liniment for bruises, aches and sprains.

Myrrh is most commonly used in Chinese medicine for rheumatic, arthritic and circulatory problems. It is combined with such herbs as notoginseng, safflower stamens, Angelica sinensis, cinnamon and Salvia miltiorrhiza, usually in alcohol, and used both internally and externally.

In Modern usage, myrrh is used as an antiseptic and is most often used in mouthwashes, gargles and toothpastes for prevention and treatment of gum disease. Myrrh is currently used in some liniments and healing salves that may be applied to abrasions and other minor skin ailments. It is also used in the production of Fernet.

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Aromatherapy using diffuser is one of the simple way to combat stress. Just by inhaling the aroma of essential oils can help you relax and calm your mind. Or just drop a few drops of the essential oils mixture to a cotton ball and place it in your room or office to help relaxation. Alternatively, aroma lamp will be suitable too.

Here are some essential oils recipes which could help relaxation.

Anti Stress Synergy

4 parts Lavender Essential OIl

2 parts Bergamot Essential Oil

1 part Ylang ylang Essential Oil

Deep Relaxation Blend

6 parts Lavender Essential Oil

2 parts Marjoram Essential Oil

1 part Mandarin Essential Oils

Lavender Field

6 parts Lavender Essential Oils

1 part Sandalwood Essential Oils

Everyone experiences STRESS nowadays. Stress can be any factor that cause tension physically and mentally and it can be experience in varying degrees.

In fact, human experience stress since they are born. Babies experience stress when they felt hungry or uncomfortable, young children experiences stress at school and while taking exam. Adults, more than anyone, facing great stress from many aspect, work, family, health, finances, relationship and many more. We can’t always changes the external environment that make us stress, in that case, we have to learn how to change the way we react and cope with stress. Finding a better method to handle the stress so that it won’t affect our normal life.

It is important that we choose a proper way to handle stress. Some people have unhealthy reactions when facing stress, include irritability, inclination to argue, overwork, aggressive behavior, overeating, drinking alcohol, isolation or excessive sleeping. This reactions will certainly affect our enjoyment, health and even relationships with our love ones.

Relaxation is a skill which can be learned. Its possible effects may last throughout the day. When relaxation is practiced on regular basis, pain decreased, illness is less and stress is lowered. There are more to life than work, “stop along the way to smell the roses”. If we work too hard, we might lose sight of what is really important in our life, like our health and family relationship.

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Most of the essential oils could not be used directly on the skin because they are too potent Essential oils should always be diluted before applied.

Carrier oils is the most common ingredient to use for diluting essential oils. It protects and help soothe the skin tissue. Usually vegetable oils such as grapeseed and sweet almond are used. Anyway, it is a matter of personal taste.  If you do not like the idea of oily skin, then use a lotion of cream which should be unperfumed and specially formulated to be used with essential oils.

Which is the best vegetable oil to buy?  Well, vegetable oils which have not been heat-treated or do not contain preservatives are liable to have a shorter shelf life than the average cooking oil.  So store carrier oils in a cool, dark place.

Mineral oil is not a good carrier because it has a low penetrating ability.

A bottle of massage oil with essential oil(s) added lasts on average for six months.  As a general rule, the higher the content of essential oil added, the longer the massage oil will last.  However, if you require an oil for a particular reason at a particular time, you only need to make what you need at the time.

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