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Sandalwood Mysore

Sandalwood Mysore
Santalum Album (Family, Santalaceae)
Musky, rich, exotic oils not initially strong aroma, but persistent, traditionally burnt as an aid to meditation and much used in religious ceremonies. Creates an exotic, sensual atmosphere with a reputation as an aphrodisiac. Excellent skincare oil. useful for dry and damaged hair and as a body fragrance.
Source: wood, East India
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: calming, grounding
Aroma type: woodsy
Skin type: oily, blemished, sensitive, dry
Traditional use: antiseptic, emollient, soothing agent, astringent, insect repellent, skin conditioner
Blends well with: rose, violet, clove, lavender, black petter, bergamot, geranium, labdanum, vetiver, patchouli, mimosa, myrrh, jasmine
Main constituents:- Santalols. fusanols, forneol, santalone.

Spearmint
Mentha spicata, M. viridis (Family, Lamiaceae [Labiatae])
Energizing to the mind and body. Use in bath water for it's refreshing effect. Make a facial steam of spearmint oil in a pot of boiling water to help cleanse and refine pores. It is refreshing, cooling, gently vitalizing.
Source: flowering tops, United States
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: calming
Aroma type: minty
Skin type: blemished
Traditional use: insect repellent, emollient, astringent, soothing agent, muscle relaxant
Blends well with: bergamot, jasmine, lavender, sandalwood
Safety Information: use ½ recommended dilution or less

Spikenard
Nardostachys jatamansi (Family, Valerianaceae)
Helps promote restful sleep, stress reduction and relaxation. Can assist in reducing inflammation.

St. John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum (Family Guttiferae)
Now becoming known as a good anti-depressant. It is calming and stress recucing. It is said to lift the mood, is an euphoric and improves mental clarity. Good for reducing aches and pain and menstrual discomfort.
Warning St. John's Wort is phototoxic so should not be used before going out in the sun.

Styrax (Liquidamber or Storax)
Balsam styracis, Liquidamber orientalis, L. styraciflua (Family, Hamamelidaceae)
Is supposed to help remove cellulite and break down lymphatic deposits, reduce inflamation and is mood enhancing.

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