Wednesday, November 05, 2003

juz typed out some stuff that this author quoted in her novel..

ANISE

a pale yellow oil with sweet spicy frangrance reminiscent of liquorice. in large doses it has a narcotic effect. it should be used with extreme caution and in moderation only. anise is good for aches and pains, particularly in the neck.

ROSE

a pale oil with a rich, sweet, floral and slightly spicy aroma. rose is well-known for its healing properties and as the symbol of venus - the goddess of love and beauty - often inducing feelings of wellbeing and tolerance in its user. emotionally, it will bring out your deepest feelings and gladden an aching heart. physically, it is good for cooling inflammations and swellings.

SPIKENARD

an amber-coloured oil with a distinctly animal attractive odour. spikenard is an excellant antidote for insomnia, nervous indigestion, headaches, stress and tension. it is useful in fighting withdrawal from addictive substances, helping to alleviate symptoms such as palpitations, breathing difficulties, distorted vision, confusion and panic attacks. emotionally, it can soothe aggression and anger, speed the healing process and induce a positive state of mind.

MELISSA

a pale yellow oil with a light fresh fragrance of lemons, which helps to induce a sense of calm and sensitivity. care must be taken when purchasing melissa, as this is the most frequently adulterated oils, usually with the addition of lemon, lemongrass or citronella. it is difficult to find true, pure melissa.

ANGELICA

a colourless oil which turns brown with age. physically, it is used for fatigue, migraine, nervous tension and stress-related disorders. emotionally,angelica is useful for balancing erratic mood swings and helping to create a calm, peaceful environment.

FRANKINCENSE

a dark oil with a fresh top note and a warm rich tone underpinning it. it modifies the scent of citrus oils, particularly, melissa. frankincense is valued for healing blemishes, wounds and old scars. it is a buffer for anxiety and helps to bring spiritual enlightenment. unlock deepseated stress and release the battle-weary spirit.

SECRET PASSIONS

-rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang

all of us harbour secret passions. little things that only we know can stir our blood, warm the dark corners of our hearts and make us feel like we're walking on air. this highly fragrant and extravagant blend of luxurious antural oils help to unlock the secret passions deep within our you - so that your secret love will be no secret anymore!

all these are taken from this book, the complete encyclopaedia of aromatherapy oils by jessamine lovage. im gonna check this book out.. either in the library or bookshop... if its good then i might buy it~~ haha... *suddenly interested in essential oils~~* ^_^

gonna go online n search on more info on them~~ =P

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