AromaChology Candle Scent Descriptions
Latin name: Ocimum basilicum. Family name: Labiatae. Sweet basil oil is produced by distilling the leaves of the herb and is imported from France. It has a slightly licorice aroma. Basil originated in India and Hindus have used it for centuries in medicine. Traditional uses include: to brighten mood, strengthen nervous system, improve mental clarity and memory, for relieving headache and sinusitis. Basil should not be used during pregnancy. Emotional profile: for relieving pain and stress, lack of direction. Blends with: bergamot, clary sage, citronella, and geranium. Bergamot - Uplifting Release Latin name: Citrus bergamia. Family name: Rutaceae. Bergamot oil is cold pressed from the fruit peel and is imported from Italy. It has a sweet & fruity scent. Bergamot oil is documented in old herbal texts. Traditional uses include: balancing nervous system, relieving anxiety and stress, lifting melancholy, for restful sleep, antiviral, cold sores, psoriasis, eczema and insect repellent. Bergamot may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. A bergaptene free oil is available. Bergaptene is the constituent which increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Qi characteristics: cool and dry, element - wood. Emotional profile: to relieve helplessness, hopelessness, emptiness and grief. Blends with: lavender, neroli, jasmine, coriander, juniper, chamomile, lemon, geranium, and cypress. Camphor - (Cinnamomum camphora) Fun fact: Camphor is used in some cultures to scare away ghosts. Powerful and medicinal are two words to describe the unique scent of camphor. Because of its strong aroma, peasants used to wear lumps of camphor around their necks to repel infectious diseases. For over 5,000 years Ayurvedic medicine has utilized camphor mainly as a germ killer. Camphor was also used in Persia (now Iran) as a remedy for the plague. Even modern day people turn to camphor to fight cold symptoms. Besides fighting colds, camphor has many other uses. Ancient inhabitants of India used camphor in a variety of religious rituals. The Chinese used camphor wood to build ships and temples, not just for the wood's durability, but also because of its aromatic properties. Camphor has another unique use: that of a moth repellent. Therefore, it's a great natural way to protect much-loved wardrobes from the damage moth infestation causes. Mixes well with: Basil, chamomile, lavender. Cedar - Transformative Certainty Latin name: Cedrus atlantica. Family name: Pinaceae. There are several varieties of cedar; the Atlas Cedar is one of the most beneficial for aromatherapy. The oil is distilled from the wood and is imported from Morocco & Algeria, North Africa. It has a woody aroma. Atlas cedar was believed to have been used extensively by the Egyptians in cosmetics, perfume and medicine. Traditional uses include: to relax tense muscles, calm emotions, help breathing, for enhancing meditation, easing pain, repelling insects. Atlas Cedar should not be used during pregnancy. Qi characteristics: warm and dry, element - water. Emotional profile: for relief of irrationality, worry, fear and mental obsession. Blends with: bergamot, cypress, ylang ylang, rosemary, juniper, vetiver, neroli, clary sage, and frankincense. Chamomille - Calm Acceptance Latin name: Anthemis nobilis. Family name: Compositae. The oil is distilled from the flowers grown in the North America, britain, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, and France. It has a warm, sweet and fruity herbaceous aroma. Chamomile was one of the nine sacred herbs of the Saxons, which they called 'maythen'. This herb had a medical reputation in Europe and especially in the Mediterranean region for over 2000 years and is still in widespread use today. It was employed by the ancient Egyptians and the Moors. It was also held to be the "Plants Physician" since it promoted the health of plants nearby. It is current in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of dyspepsia, nausea, anorexia, vomiting in pregnancy, dysmenorrhea and specifically flatulent dyspepsia associated with mental stress. Traditional uses include: Acne, allergies, boils, burns, chilblains, dermatitis, earache, aczema, psoriasis, hair care, inflamations, insect bites, rashes, sensitive skin. teething pain, toothache, wound care, Arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pain, neuralgia, rheumatism, sprains, dyspepsia, colic, indigestion, nausea, Dysmenorrhea, menopausal problems, menorrhagia, Headache, insomnia, nervous tension, migraine and stress related complaints. Roman Chamomile should be avoided during early pregnancy. Qi characteristics: cool, element - wood. Emotional profile: to relieve anger, hysteria, fear, spirit disconnection, grief, worry. Blends with: bergamot, clary sage, Oaomoss, jasmine, labdanum, neroli, rose, geranium, and lavender. Cypress - Inner Renewal Latin name: Cupressus sempervirens. Family name: Cupressaceae. Cypress oil is distilled from the needles and twigs and is imported from Europe. It has a spicy, refreshing pine-needle aroma.. Cypress incense is used today by Tibetans for purification. Traditional uses include: to increase circulation, relieve muscular cramps, bronchitis, whooping cough and painful periods; reduce nervous tension and other stress related problems, as an immune stimulant. Avoid cypress if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, cancer or uterine and breast fibrosis. Qi characteristics: cool and dry, element - metal/water. Emotional profile: for relief of grief, self-hate, jealousy, loss and regret, isolation. Blends with: cedarwood, pine, lavender, clary sage, lemon, cardamon, juniper, bergamot, orange, marjoram, and sandalwood. Eucalyptus - Room to Breathe Latin name: Eucalyptus globulus. Family name: Myrtaceae. It is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Australia. It has a strong camphorous odor. Aborigines have used eucalyptus leaves to remedy many ills. Traditional uses include: for colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, for it’s bactericidal and anti-viral actions, to ease aching joints. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. Qi characteristics: warm and dry, element - metal. Emotional profile: to help with explosive-heated emotions, irrational thinking. Blends with: rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood, and lemon. Fennel - Confident Expression Latin name: Foeniculum vulgare. Family name: Umbelliferae. It is distilled from the fruit and is imported from Spain. It has a earthy-peppery aroma.. In times past, fennel was used to ward off evil spirits. Traditional uses include: for neuro- muscular spasms, rheumatism and arthritis; bronchitis, whooping cough, as a nerve tonic in relieving stress and nervous tension. Use in moderation and avoid if you are pregnant or have epilepsy. Qi characteristics: warm and dry, element - earth. Emotional profile: to aid with mental and emotional blocks, resisting change, fear of failure, creativity blocks. Blends with: geranium, lavender, rose and sandalwood. Geranium - Comforter Latin name: Pelargonium graveolens. Family name: Geraniaceae. Geranium oil is distilled from the leaves of the plant and is imported from Egypt. It has a leafy rose scent. Geranium has been long revered for its fragrance. Traditional uses include: reducing stress and tension, easing pain, balancing emotions and hormones, PMS, relieve fatigue and nervous exhaustion, to lift melancholy, lessen fluid retention, repel insects. Qi characteristics: cool and moist, element - water/earth. Emotional profile: to aid with acute fear, rigidity, abuse, lack of self-esteem, discontentment, heartache. Blends with: lavender, patchouli, clove, rose, neroli, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper and bergamot. Jasmine - Harmonious Desire Latin name: Jasminum grandiflorum. Family name: Oleaceae. Jasmine oil is extracted from the flowers. It has a rich, sweet floral scent. Traditional uses include: to lift melancholy, for muscular spasm, painful periods and labour pains, to relieve anxiety and nervous exhaustion, for impotence. Qi characteristics: neutral, element - fire/water. Emotional profile: to relieve repressed feelings, bitter jealously, low self-esteem, guilt, emotional abuse. Blends with: rose, sandalwood, clary sage, and citrus oils. Juniper Berry - Empowering Determination Latin name: Juniperus communis. Family name: Cupressaceae. Juniper Berry oil is distilled from the berries and is imported from Italy. It has a fresh, pine-needle aroma. Believed to be magical, juniper was used to avert and protect one from evil. Traditional uses include: to energize and relieve exhaustion, ease inflammation and spasms, for improving mental clarity and memory, purifying the body, to lessen fluid retention, for disinfecting. Juniper Berry should not be used during pregnancy or if you have kidney disease. Qi characteristics: hot and dry, element - water. Emotional profile: for guilt, unworthiness, discontentment, abusive experiences, empathy, defensive behavior. Blends with: vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, cypress, clary sage, pine, lavender, rosemary, and geranium. Lavender - Healing Expression Latin name: Lavandula officinalis. Family name: Labiatae. Lavender oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the plant and is imported from France. It has a sweet, floral-herbaceous, balsamic-woody scent. Lavender has been used for centuries as a fragrance and a medicine. It is generally regarded as the most versatile essence therapeutically. Often referred to as the "Angel of Healing"Traditional uses include: balancing emotions, relieving stress, tension and headache, to promote restful sleep, heal the skin, to lower high blood pressure, help breathing, for disinfecting. Qi characteristics: cool and dry, element - fire/wood. Emotional profile: for panic, hysteria, fears, insecurity, trauma, worry, burnout, addiction, obsessive and agitated behaviors. Blends with: most oils including citrus, florals, cedarwood, clove, clary sage, pine, geranium, vetiver, and patchouli. Sweet Marjoram - Comforting Compassion Latin name: Marjorana hortensis. Family name: Labiatae. Sweet marjoram oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant and is imported from France. It has a warm & spicy aroma. Sweet marjoram was used medicinally by Romans and ancient Greek physicians. Traditional uses include: to relax tense muscles and relieve spasms, calm and promote restful sleep, ease migraine headache, for comforting the heart, lowering high blood pressure, to help breathing, disinfecting. Marjoram should not be used during pregnancy. Qi characteristics: warm and dry, element - earth/fire. Emotional profile: for hysteria, anger, feelings of isolation. Blends with: lavender, eucalyptus, tea-tree, cedarwood, cypress, chamomile, bergamot, and rosemary. Patchouli - Grounded Stability Latin name: Pogostemon cablin. Family name: Labiatae. Patchouli oil is distilled from the leaves and is imported from East Indies. It has an intense earthy, balsamic-woody aroma. Traditional uses include: for athlete's foot, as an aphrodisiac, to relieve stress and nervous exhaustion. Qi characteristics: dry, element - earth/fire. Emotional profile: to relieve indecision, lethargy, mood swings. Blends with: vetiver, clary sage, myrrh, bergamot, neroli, rose, lavender, clove, geranium, cedarwood, and sandalwood. Peppermint - Receptive Vision Latin name: Mentha piperita. Family name: Labiatae. Peppermint oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant and is grown in the US. It has a sweet, mint aroma. Herbalists in ancient Greece and Rome used peppermint for nearly every ailment. Traditional uses include: for energy, and brighter mood, reducing pain, to help breathing, improve mental clarity and memory. Peppermint may irritate sensitive skin and should not be used during pregnancy. Qi characteristics: cool and dry, element - earth/wood. Emotional profile: for shock, overwork, apathy, helplessness. Blends with: rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon, marjoram, and lavender. Rose Absolute - Nurturing Heart Latin name: Rosa centifolia. Family name: Rosaceae. Rose Absolute is extracted from the rose flower and is imported from Morocco. It has a rich rosy fragrance. Avicenna, a 10th century Arabian alchemist, gave us our first rose oil. Traditional uses include: for brighter mood, menopause, to help reduce wrinkles, for calming and reducing nervous tension, to promote restful sleep, as an aphrodisiac. Qi characteristics: cool and moist, element - fire. Emotional profile: for grief, fears of loving and being loved, sexuality, jealously, self-destruction, vengeance and bitterness. Blends with: geranium, bergamot, lavender, clary sage, sandalwood and patchouli. Rosemary - Remembered Destiny Latin name: Rosmarinus officinalis. Family name: Labiatae. Rosemary oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the herb and is imported from Spain. It has a camphor like aroma. Ancient Greeks and Romans gave rosemary sacred status for its many beneficial uses. Traditional uses include: to energize, relax tense muscles, brighten mood, for improving mental clarity and memory, easing pain, to relieve headaches, disinfecting. Rosemary should not be used if you are pregnant, if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure. Qi characteristics: warm and dry, element - fire. Emotional profile: for disorientation, indecision, burnout. Blends with: frankincense, cedarwood, peppermint, basil, pine, citronella and lavender. Sandalwood - Now Here Latin name: Santalum album. Family name: Santalaceae. Sandalwood oil is distilled from the heartwood and is imported from India. It has a woody, balsamic aroma. Sandalwood is believed to bring about calmness and serenity and is linked with incense and meditation. Traditional uses include: to lift melancholy, enhance meditation, heal the skin, help breathing, for calming and reducing stress, restful sleep, disinfecting, as an aphrodisiac. Qi characteristics: cool and moist, element - earth. Emotional profile: to relieve possessiveness, lack of forgiveness, cynicism, insecurity, loneliness, nightmares, dwelling on the past. Blends with: rose, clove, lavender, jasmine, myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, geranium and bergamot. Ylang Ylang - Euphoric Union Latin name: Cananga odorata. Family name: Annonaceae. Ylang Ylang oil is distilled from the flowers of the plant and is imported from Indonesia. It has an exotic sweet floral scent. Ylang Ylang is heralded by many as an aphrodisiac. Traditional uses include: brightening mood, relieving anger and anxiety, relaxing tense muscles, to calm and promote restful sleep, lower high blood pressure, an aphrodisiac, for disinfecting. Qi characteristics: cool and moist, element - fire. Emotional profile: to release emotional guilt, resentment, jealousy, obstinance, frustration and irritability, impatience and self-absorption. Blends with: jasmine, vetiver, bergamot, rose, citrus oils. |
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