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Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are the healing properties found in plants and are extracted from the plant's cells. Each plant part smells differently and has a different affect on the body.
Essential oils are different from fragrance oils. Fragrance oils are synthetically produced, and while they smell nice, they do not have a healing affect on the body.
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to heal our body, mind and spirit. Our sense of smell is the strongest sense and essential oils can trigger positive or negative memories. Used as part of the healing process, essential oils can assist us emotionally by unlocking pleasant memories. Scent enters the body via the olfactory system and is transmitted throughout the body to assist with emotional, physical and spiritual healing.
You can use essential oils for many purposes, try:
- In your bath (alone, mixed with another oil or salts, see our bath salts page for more info).
- As a safe and natural cleaner in your home. Oils can be added to water to clean or as a disinfectant. Try tea tree oil.
- Burn in an oil burner for scenting your home, for ridding of odors, relaxation or for clearing a stuffy nose. See our wonderful burner for sale below, or place oil in a can or pot of water on low, on your stove. Try nutmeg/orange blend.
- Add a few drops to your shampoo. Rosemary is great.
- Excellent for massage when added to a "carrier oil", for example fractionated coconut oil.
- You can place a few drops on your pillow at night to aid in a good night's sleep. Lavender works wonders.
- Sprinkle a few drops of your favorite oil on a tissue for use whenever you need it. This is especially good when fighting a cold or for a pick me up.
- Make your own spray for linens or to freshen the air. Grapefruit is great!
- Add a few drops to potpourri.
- Add your favourite to unscented lotions and creams.
For the following, try:
Anti-inflammatory - Geranium, Nutmeg, Sandalwood
Antiseptic - Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Lemon
Anxiety - Basil, Clary Sage, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Aphrodisiac - Clary Sage, Jasmine, Neroli
Arthritis - Pine
Circulation - Black Pepper, Pine, Ginger
Colds/Flu - Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Ginger,Neroli, Pine, Rosemary, Sage
Concentration - Jasmine, Orange, Rose
Coughs - Cypress, Jasmine, Pine, Sandalwood, Tea Tree
Cramps - Lavender, Sandalwood
Depression - Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Orange, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Hair/Scalp - Cedarwood Atlas, Clove, Rosemary
Headaches - Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata
Insomnia - Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Orange
Menopause - Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary
Muscular Aches - Cedarwood Atlas, Ginger, Lavender, Peppermint, Pine, Sage
PMS - Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Rosemary, Sandalwood
Stress - Neroli, Ylang Ylang
Precautions:
- Do not use essential oils while pregnant or nursing.
- Do not apply oils directly to skin. Always dilute with a "carrier oil".
- Citrus oils can react with sunlight.
- Do not take oils internally.
- Information listed in this catalog and on this site is not meant to replace medical advice, consult with a medical practitioner.
For more information from a certified aromatherapist, e-mail us at otter@crazieotter.com
Prices listed are per 5 mls. All oils are packaged in amber glass bottles.
Amber bottles protect the oils from sunlight, store away from direct light
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| Essential Oil | | Latin Name | Healing Properties |
| Basil | $4.00 | O. basilicum | coughs, anxiety, mental stimulant |
| Bergamot FCF | $7.10 | Citrus aurantium | depression, hemorrhoids, shingles. |
| Cedarwood Atlas | $3.75 | Cedrus atlantica manetti | dandruff, eczema, hair growth. |
| Roman Chamomile | $23.30 | Chamaemelum nobile | colds, insomnia, rheumatism |
| Cinnamon | $4.05 | Cinnamomum verum | fragrance,flu, antibacterial |
| Clary Sage | $6.95 | Salvia sclarea | menopause, postnatal depression, aphrodisiac |
| Clove | $4.15 | Syzygium aromaticum | fragrance, flu, stiff muscles. |
| Cypress | $6.45 | Cupressus Sempervirens | asthma, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic. |
| Eucalyptus Radiata | $5.25 | Eucalyptus radiata | headaches, sinus, acne |
| Frankincense | $10.50 | Boswellia carterii | bronchitis, skin ailments |
| Geranium | $7.10 | P. Graveolens | relaxant, hormone regulation, |
| Ginger | $5.45 | Zingiber officinale | colds, nausea, poor circulation. |
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White Grapefruit | $4.85 | Citrus paradisi | fragrance, digestive stimulant,antidepressant |
| Lavender | $5.10 | L. officinalis | relaxation, insomnia, mild depression. |
| Lemon | $3.95 | citrus limonum | nausea, alertness,fragrance |
| Lime | $3.75 | Citrus aurantifolia | mentally stimulating, fragrance |
| Green Mandarin | $6.80 | citrus reticulata | calming, relaxant, sleep |
| Nutmeg | $6.75 | Myristica frangrans | analgesic, digestion |
| Orange | $3.25 | C.sinensis | room deodorant, concentration, anxiety |
| Patchouli | $4.90 | pogostemon cablin | anxiety, acne, room deodorant |
| Pepper; black | $7.00 | Piper Nigrum | gastric stimulant, nicotine addiction, joint pain. |
| Peppermint | $3.80 | M.xpiperita | headaches, nausea, sore throat |
| Pine | $4.15 | Pinus sylvestris | nasal congestion, colds, circulation.
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| Rosemary | $4.95 | Rosmarinus officinalis | Mental stimulant, hair quality,coughs |
| Rosewood | $5.15 | Aniba rosaeodora | relaxing, concentration, not as sweet as rose |
| Sage | $4.55 | S.lavendulaefolia | muscle aches, sore throats, flu's |
| Sandalwood | $24.00 | Santalun album | scent, mild antibacterial, stress |
| Tannacetum | $22.00 | tannacetum annum | anti-inflammatory |
| Tea Tree | $4.00 | Melaleuca alternifolia | bronchitis, antifungal, eczema. |
| Vanilla | $8.85 | boosted extract | Smells yummy! |
| Ylang Ylang | $7.20 | Cananga odorata | anxiety, impotence, high blood pressure |
Precious Oils listed per 5 mls prices
Precious oils are essential oils diluted in Jojoba oil (3% dilution) to make them more affordable. Oils available are:
| Rose Damask Absolute | $7.50 | Rosa damascena | fragrance, stress, concentration |
| Jasmine Absolute | $6.95 | J. grandiflorum | fragrance, anxiety, menstrual pain |
| Neroli | $6.95 | Citrus aurantium | stress, aphrodisiac, relaxant |
Larger sizes available upon request.
Don't have an oil diffuser? See the beautiful one listed below!
Ultrasonic Cool Mist Diffuser $90.00
Great for your business or home, the Ultrasonic Cool Mist Diffuser has an LED light. Add water and your favorite oil and you have the ultimate essential oil experience. The diffuser uses a cool mist to disperse the oils and shuts off automatically when water level is low.
To order, or for more information from a
Qualified aromatherapist,
e-mail us at info@crazieotter.com
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