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Jasmine

Absolute Jasminum officinale or J. Grandiflorum (Family, Oleaceae)
Emotionally warming. Relaxes, soothes, uplifts and helps self confidence. Good for stress and general anxiety. Perfect skincare oil, excellent for hot, dry skin. Sensual properties and reputedly an Aphrodisiac!. Only needs to be used in very small quantities. Exquisite perfume. A vast quantity of blossoms, which must be gathered at night when their scent is at their highest, are required to produce only a few drops of oil, so it is a very expensive oil.
Source: flowers, Egypt
Production method: solvent, extraction
Aromatherapy class: uplifting, balancing
Aroma type: floral
Skin type: dry, normal to combination
Traditional use: antiseptic, aphrodisiac, emollient, soothing agent
Blends well with: all floral absolutes
Main constituents:- Jasmone, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, indol, linalol, linalyl acetate, phenylacetic acid, methyl jasmonate.

Juniper
Juniperus communis (Family, Cupressaceae)
Tones and stimulates. an antiseptic and astringent oil for bath and massage where there is cellulite. Restores psychic purity. Fresh woody aroma. Has a cleansing effect on the body, used in many masculine perfumes, after shaves and colognes, and has a calming effect on the emotions. Reputed to strengthen the immune system. {And don't forget the Gin!}
Warning Juniper should not be used when pregnant.
Source: flowers, Yugoslavia
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: energizing
Aroma type: coniferous
Skin type: blemished
Traditional use: astringent, skin detoxifier, deodorant, soothing agent
Blends well with: elemi, cypress, clary sage, lavandin
Safety Information: FLAMMABLE
Main constituents:- Pinene, myrcene, borneol, camphene, thugene, termenic alcohol.

Khella
Ammi visnaga (Family, Umbelliferae)
The oil is rare on the commercial market, if at all.
Source: seeds, Egypt and Morocco
Production method: steam distillation
Safety Information: No formal testing. Avoid in pregnancy, slight photosensitivity.

Labdanum (Cistus or Rock Rose)
Cistus ladanifer (Family, Cisgaceae)
An excellent fixative in perfumery, used in some expensive brands. Helpful in meditation and counseling sessions, has calming, stress reducing and mood uplifting properties.
Source: resin, Morocco and Spain
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: stimulating, toning, soothing,
Aroma type: balsamic
Traditional use: aroma fixative, skin conditioner
Blends well with: clary sage, juniper berry, bergamot, cypress, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, olibanum, lavender, labdanum

Labrador tea
Ledum groenlandicum (Family Ericaceae)
Very much a relaxing oil. Can be used as an expectorant and during meditation.
Source:aerial parts, Canada
Production method: steam distillation
Warning This is not to be used before driving or using equipment due to its soporific properties.

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