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Frankincense

Boswellia thurifera or B. carteri (Family, Burseraceae)
Also known as "Olibanum" B. papyrifera. Soothes, warms and aids meditation. It has been used for centuries, and burnt on alters and in temples. "Creates a 'spiritual' atmosphere". Comforting oil, by slowing down breathing and controlling tension it helps to focus the mind. Excellent for toning and caring for mature/aging skin. (claimed to have rejuvenating qualities [the Egyptians used it in rejuvenation face-masks.]) Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is related.
Source: resin, India and France
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: stimulating, toning, grounding
Aroma type: balsamic skin type: aging/mature
Traditional use: skin conditioner, soothing agent
Blends well with: basil, black pepper, galbandum, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, orange, patchouli, sandalwood
Main constituents:- Pinene, dipentene, limonene, thujene, phellandrene, cymene, myrcene, terpinene.

Galangal
Alpina officinarum, Languas officinarum (Family, Zingiberaceae)
A general stimulant with stress reducing properties.

Galbanum
Ferula galbaniflua, F. cummosa, F. rubicaulis (Family, Apiaceae)
Used more in food flavouring but may aid mature skin types and assist in clearing congested breathing.
Source: resin, Middle East and France
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: toning, stimulating
Aroma type: green skin type: blemished
Traditional use: skin conditioner, muscle relaxant
Blends well with: citronella, elemi, olibanum, jasmine, palmarosa, geranium, ginger, rose, ylang ylang
Main constituents:- CArvone, cadinene, myrcene, cadinol, limonene, pinene.

Gardenia
Gardenia grandifloria (Family, Rubiaceae)
An absolute and EO is obtained from the flowers. A Mood uplifting oil.

Garlic
Allium sativum (Family, Lilliaceae)
Safety Information: Should not be used if suffereing from eczema or psorisis. External applical can be highly irritating to the skin. Can cause colic in babies if taken by breastfeeding mothers.
Main constituents:- Allicin, sulphides e.g. allylpropyl disulphide, citral, geraniol, linalol, phellandrene.

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