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Essential Oils

Ajowan
Trachyspermum ammi (Family, Apiaceae (Umbelliferae))
Source: fruits or seeds or whole aerial plant, India
Production method: steam distillation
Aroma type: herbaceous spicy
Safety Information: untested oil. Avoid during pregnancy, possible dermal sensitization Irritant.

Allspice Berry
Pimenta officinalis (Family, Myrtaceae)
Its spicy scent often used in potpourris. and used to flavor beverages, sweets and other foods. warming, cheering, sense enhancing. Warning Avoid use in Sun.
Source: fruits, Cuba, Mexico and United States
Production method: steam distillation
Aroma type: spicy
Traditional use: aphrodisiac
Blends well with: ginger, geranium, lavender, labdanum, ylang ylang, patchouli, orris
Safety Information: use ½ recommended dilution or less; can cause skin irritation

Almond (sweet)
Prunus amygdalus, P. dulcis (Family, Rosaceae)
Obtained from the Nut of the tree and native to Asia and the Mediterranean this oil is a favourite Carrier oil for Essential oil aromatherapy blends. it is used in itself for moisturizing skin.

Ambrete seed
Abelmoscyhus moschatus AKA Hibiscus abelmoschus (Family, Malvaceae)
This has a sweet, floral musky, aroma which gets better after a few months of storage, and works well with many other oils. Used in Muscle aches and pains related to fatigue and poor circulation. Can be used as an anti-depressant
Source: seed, France
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: balancing calming
Aroma type: spicy
Traditional use: emollient aphrodisiac
Blends well with: neroli,olibanum, rose, sandalwood, other floral oils

Amyris
Amyris balsamifera, Schimmelia oleifera (Family, Rutaceae)
Calming and an aid to stress relief. It has sedative properties and helps meditation. AKA Sandalwood Amyris
Source: wood, West Indies
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: grounding, energizing. toning, balancing
Aroma type: woodsy
Traditional use: muscle relaxant, emollient, soothing agent, stimulant
Blends well with: lavandin, citronella, cedarwood

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