Essential Oil Starter Kit 2

This kit contains 10ml bottles of the second 5 out of the top 10 essential oils that you can start with.  Start with just this kit or get both, there are no duplicates.  You do need to get a carrier oil and my suggestion would be fractionated coconut oil.  It's light, absorbs easily and doesn't stain clothing or fabric.  Once you have used these oils, got a feel of your likes and dislikes, understand what your purpose for using the oils, you then will start chosing other essential oils and carriers oils to suit your needs.  

Here is a brief description of the uses and properties of the oils in this kit.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Can be used as an astringent while easing muscle spasms.
A facial tonic for oily skin.
Works well in a deodorant.
It supports the respiratory and circulatory systems.
Great to use to prevent colds from getting a hold, at the first sign of a sore throat or runny nose use in a massage on the throat.
Helps to stop bleeding.
Use for hot flashes (combine with clary sage).
Helps stop excessive fluid loss -whether excessive perspiration, sweaty feet, runny nose or other.
Is a nice fragrance for use in bath and skin care products.

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
A rose like sent that is romantic and also practical, and helps with feelings of emotional security.
Its antiseptic and astringent properties make it useful oil to keep on hand.
It’s really good for chapped skin and lips (mix with chamomile and lavender).
Use for frostbite, (combined with clove).
A good oil to soothe chilblains and help them disappear.
Aids in achieving an overall feeling of peace and health.
Works really good for depression.
Enhances skin tone.
Use in insect repellants.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Its invigorating aroma enhances alertness, memory, and mental clarity while erasing mental fatigue.
Use for any kind of shock or stress situation. Inhale some and it will help you calm down to deal with the situation. 
Aids in soothing a sore throat, fighting a cold or flu by stimulating the lymphatic system and kills germs while helping to expel mucous.
Works great for stomach ache, gas, nausea, motion sickness and morning sickness.
Helps relax tense, tight muscles.
Aids in relief of headache pain.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
This oil is valuable for emotional and physical imbalances.
Emotionally it is beneficial for the nervous system: helping with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Physically it aids deep muscular pains.
It can help relieve sore throats and hoarseness with its calming and anti-inflammatory qualities.
Helps relieve PMS and menstrual pain and prevent hot flashes.
It can help to calm indigestion.
Use it for acne, inflammation and dandruff.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Good for a number of application, it is also a very versatile essential oil.
A very aggressively anti-microbial oil that helps sustain the body’s ability to address bacterial, fungal, and viral infections very effectively but is a very mild oil. 
You can use it on toenail fungus, athlete's feet, herpes, yeast infections, skin infections, ingrown toenails, toothaches, abscesses, infected gums, wart removal, bug bites, cold sores, wounds, ear infections, ringworm, dandruff, burns, lice, and much more.
Supports and strengths many of the bodies systems 

References:
Battaglia, S.  The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2005
Tisserand R. Young R.  Essential Oil Safety, second edition.  Churchhill Livingstone, UK, 2013
Sheppard-Hanger S. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual.  Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, USA, 2000
Caddy R. Essential Oils in Colour.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2005
Lawless J. The encyclopaedia of Essential Oils.  Element Books Limited, GB, 1992
Caddy R. the Essential Blending Guide.  Amberwood Publishing, UK, 2007
Weaver W.W. Sauer’s Herbal Cures.  Routledge, UK, 2001
World Wide Web Encyclopeadia Britannica. USA, 2014
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Safety Considerations:
        Do not take essential oils internally.
        Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
        Do not apply undiluted to skin (for directions on proper dilution refer to an aromatherapy text).
        The information on this website is not intended to diagnose or prescribe.
        Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a healthcare provider.
        The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.
        You should not use this information for treating a health problem or disease or to make a self-diagnosis.
        Contact your Health Care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem.

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