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Elemi

Canarium commune, C. luzonicum (Family, Bursecracae)
Supposed to help stimulate the immune system, so is a good oil to use in debilitated persons. Can be an expectorant and so help open up the air passages. It has been used to help asthmatics. Good for meditation and during counselling sessions. Aids sleep.
Main constituents:- Phellandrene, dipentene, elemol, elemicin, terpinol, limonene, pinene.

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus (Family, Myrtaceae)
Powerful antiseptic, widely used in baths and massage during the cold season. Blend oil in chest rubs and use in a vaporiser to keep air germ free in sick room. Blends well with Lavender and Pine. There are many more Eucalyptus oils, including; Australian Eucalyptus, (E. australina); Lemon Eucalyptus, (E. citriodora); Dives or Broad-Leaved Peppermint, (E. dives); Peppermint Eucalyptus, (E. piperita); Blue Mallee (E. polybractea); Grey peppermint, (E. radiata); Cully Gum, (E. smithii) and more.
Source: leaves and stems, Spain
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: toning, stimulating
Aroma type: camphoraceous skin type: blemished
Traditional use: deodorant, antiseptic, soothing agent, skin conditioner, insect repellent blends well with: coriander, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, thyme
Main constituents:- Cineol, pinene, limonene, cymene, phellandrene, terpinene, aromadendrene.

Evening Primrose
Centhera biennis
Rich in GLA, vitamins and minerals. Excellent for face and body massage blends, especially to combat dry, devitalised skin and eczema, Used by PMT sufferers, internally in small amounts, to ease the symptoms.

Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare, F. officinale, Anethum foeniculum (Family, Apiaceae [Umbelliferae])
Has a sweet aniseed-like aroma which makes it pleasant for skin care. For massage where there is cellulite and for the digestive system, especially the dreaded wind. Good for breast firming massage and to promote milk production, use sparingly.
Warning Fennel can be a skin irritant.
Do not use it on young children.
Do not use if pregnant.
Do not use if suffering from epilepsy.
Source: fruits, Italy
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: energizing, toning
Aroma type: anise
Traditional use: antiseptic, aphrodisiac, soothing agent, muscle relaxant blends well with: basil, geranium, lavender, lemon, rose, rosemary, sandalwood
Safety Information: slight dermal toxicity; use ½ recommended dilution or less
Main constituents:- Anethol, anisic acid, anisic aldehyde, pinene, camphene, estragol, fenone, phellandrene.

Fir Needle
Abies alba (Family, Pinaceae)
A Fresh spicy scent. A few drops will remind you of the fir forests. A festive aroma for a freshly cut Christmas tree.
Warning Dilute well. It can be a skin irritant. Also:- Canadian Balsam, (A. balsamea); Siberian Fir, (A. siberica); Hemlock, (Tsuga canadensis); Pine q.v.; Black Spruce, (Picea mariana); Terebinth, (P. Palustris and others).

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