A-CAM Essential Oils Descriptions & Properties
Clickable List of A-CAM Essential Oils
A-CAM Essential Oil Descriptions… Oils offered in Professional and Retail Quantities
Aniseed * Balsam Peru * Basil * Bergamot * Birch * Black Pepper * Cajeput * Calendula * Cardamom * Carrot Seed * Cedarwood Atlas * Cedarwood Virginia * Celery Seed * Chamomile (German) Blue * Chamomile (Roman) * Cinnamon * Citronella * Clary Sage * Clove Bud * Coriander * Cypress * Elemi * Eucalyptus * Fennel * Fir Needle * Frankincense * Galbanum * Garlic * Geranium Rose * German (Blue) Chamomile *Ginger * Grapefruit * Jasmine Absolute * Juniper Berry * Lavender * Lemon * Lemongrass * Lime * Mandarin * Marjoram * Melissa * Myrrh * Myrtle * Niaoli * Nutmeg * Onion * Orange * Palmarosa * Parsley Seed * Patchouli * Peppermint * Peru Balsam * Petitgrain * Pimento Berry * Pine Needle * Roman Chamomile * Rose Absolute * Rosemary * Rosewood * Sage Dalmation * Sandalwood * Spearmint * Spruce * Styrax Benzoin * Tangerine * Thyme White * Ti-Tree (Tea-Tree) * Valerian * Vetivert * Ylang-Ylang 1st Grade Extra
A-CAM essential oil methods of use.
A-CAM Essential Oils Grouped by Properties:
Anti-Inflammatory
Chamomile (German) Blue
Chamomile (Roman)
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Galbanum
Lavender
Sage Dalmation
Antispasmodic
Aniseed
Eucalyptus
Fennel
Garlic
Ginger
Mandarin
Marjoram
Expectorant
Aniseed
Eucalyptus
Ginger
Thyme White
Anti-Flatulent
Basil
Fennel
Marjoram
Peppermint
Antiseptic
Bergamot
Cardamom
Chamomile (Roman)
Cinnamon
Clove Bud
Eucalyptus
Garlic
Geranium Rose
Lavender
Lemon
Lime
Myrrh
Pine Needle
Thyme White
Antibiotic
Garlic
Lavender
Lemon
Antibacterial
Aniseed
Garlic
Lavender
Onion
Thyme White
Antifungal
Ti-Tree (Tea-Tree)
Thyme White
Digestive Relaxant
Chamomile (Roman)
Digestive Stimulant
Aniseed
Coriander
Garlic
Mandarin
Peppermint
Sage Dalmation
A-CAM Aniseed/Anise Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
ANISEED/ANISE (HUNGARY)
(ILLICIUM VERUM-MAGNOLIACEAE)
Anise oil is distilled from the dried and crushed seeds of the herb
that originated in the Near East. This oil has a sweet, fresh smell,
it is colorless or very pale yellow, and can be used for digestive
problems and for spasmodic coughs. Its actions are, expectorant,
mildly antispasmodic and antibacterial.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Anethole from 80% to 90% of the oil, shared
with small amounts of aldehyde, anisic acid and methyl chavicol.
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known
SIDE EFFECTS: Allergic reactions to skin.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: This very dominant oil is best used by drops
only to flavor non-toxic toothpaste.
CAUTIONS: Allergic reactions of skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. Use by drops, in a synergy with other oils, or a blend with vegetable oils.
A-CAM Peruvian Balsam Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
PERUVIAN BALSAM (S. AMERICA) (BALSAMUM PERUVIANUM-FABACEAE)
The resin is generated from scorched tree stems of the Myroxylon balsamum. This very thick dark brown resin, is known for its antibacterial/antiseptic properties. It promotes the granulation process and is antiparasitic, especially for scabies. Use for infected and poorly healing wounds, for burns, decumbitus ulcers, frostbite, bruises caused by prostheses.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: 50%-70% ester mixture composed of benzyl esters of benzoic and cinnamic acid.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Distinct allergic dispositions.
SIDE EFFECTS: Skin reactions.
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: PERUVIAN Balsam is very thick and very messy
to work with and it is difficult to pour. It is advised to warm the
oil by placing the bottle of Peruvian balsam in warm water to liquefy
it for a better consistency.
A-CAM Basil Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
BASIL (COMMODORES) (ACUMEN SPP-LABIATAE)
This is a sweet spicy fresh oil distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of the herb. The color is yellow. There are many varieties of sweet basil, which originated in Asia and was extensively used, in Indian medicine. Grown in Reunion, France and Cyprus. It has a calming yet uplifting affect and is excellent for those who are tired and worn out by over-work. It blends well with peppermint and spearmint for a breath freshener.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Camphor, estragol (or methyl chavicol), cineol, eugenol, linalool, pinene.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Basil is another favorite to flavor non-toxic toothpaste. It is also very effective to smell when feeling tired or to increase alertness. Recommended smell for the relief of hiccups.
A-CAM Bergamot Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
BERGAMOT (ITALY) (CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA-RUTACEAE)
Bergamot oil is expressed from the peel of a fruit that is grown in Calabria, Italy. The oil has uplifting, sweet-spicy lemon odor with emerald-green color. It is known as an anti-spasmodic, calmative; when smelled, it is used to increase appetite, to decrease anxiety, and depression; diffused for respiratory problems. It is a powerful antiseptic and is also helpful when used in bath (8 to 10 drops) for general illness.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Contains up to 50% of linalyl acetate;
bergamotine, bergaptene, d-limonene and linalool.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Bergamot’s pleasant aroma makes this oil a favorite for stress, and non-toxic product perfuming. Bergamot’s deodorizing qualities are a good choice for bad breath; under arm and/or foot deodorizer. It is effective for oily skin when blended with Geranium Rose. For acne, blend with Ti-tree. It is best when blended with Lavender for skin problems like seborrhea of the scalp, herpes, and psoriasis. Bergamot, like all citrus essential oils, increases photosensitivity to the skin for this reason it is used in suntan blends. You should avoid using Bergamot in blends in which the effects of the sun should not be increased.
HERBAL TEA: This robust aromatic herb has been traditionally used as a relaxing anti-depressant tea. Also recommended for the cold and flu season.
A-CAM Birch Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
A-CAM BIRCH (LEAF) (CHINA) (BETULAE FOLIUM-BETULACEAE)
Birch is grown in Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The young branches are of a rich red brown or orange brown, and the trunk usually is white. The bark of the tree has been used from building boats to writing paper. The leafs are distilled to obtained the Essential Oil, which is clear in color with a camphor like smell. Birch Essential Oil have been time-tested as an effective muscle relaxer and validated as a diuretic by the Commission E Monographs, March 13, 1986.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Flavonoids, tannic acids (3%), creosol and quaiacol.
PERFUME NOTE: MIDDLE
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known. CONTRAINDICATIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: An excellent addition to a muscle ache synergy. For some it is an effective aphrodisiac. It is also a very effective insect repellant, when mixed with Citronella, Lemongrass and Cedarwood Atlas.
A-CAM Black Pepper Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
BLACK PEPPER (INDIA) (PIPER NIGRUM-PIPERALES)
It is hot, dry and spicy, green-yellow in color with a deeply warming effect; it is useful for relieving muscular aches and pains; stimulates circulation and lymphatic systems. Only a very small proportion of the yield of black pepper is made into essential oil, with Singapore being the commercial center for this oil.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Piperine, terpenes (phellandrene, pinene, limonene).
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Because of its potency, this oil needs to be used by the drop only, and diluted with vegetable oil, (4 to 8 drops per ounce). Black Pepper has analgesic benefits, which make it a great choice for muscle aches and pain, and muscle tone blends.
A-CAM Cajeput Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CAJEPUT (MALAYSIA) (MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRUN-MYRTACEAE)
This colorless oil is steam distilled from the leaves and buds of
the Cajeput, which grows wild in the Far East. Produced in, Malaysia
and Indonesia. The odor is strongly camphoraceous and medicinal. It
is mainly used in inhalations, for respiratory infections including
colds, coughs, sinus infections and sore throats. In vitro, it is a
proven anti-microbial.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Cineol (45% to 70%), aldehydes (benzoic,
butyric, valeric, pinene, terpineol).
PERFUME NOTE: Top
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Great choice for muscle aches, excellent for
respiratory problems, can be used by itself or blended in a synergy
with other respiratory related oils. Apply direct or blend with
Lavender for insect bites.
A-CAM Calendula (Marigold) Essential Oil Description, Properties,
Uses
CALENDULA/MARIGOLD (FRANCE) (CALENDULA OFFICINALIS-COMPOSITAE)
Distilled from the petals of the marigold flower, native to Europe.
The Essential oil is thick and sticky, with a very strong
musk/woodsy smell. ItsÕ tonic and anti -inflammatory properties
makes this a wise addition to any skin care synergy or blend,
especially for sensitive skin. It is also a very relaxing Essential
oil recommended for bath in stressful times.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Flavonoids, saponosene, and triterpenic
alcohol.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A great sedative upon smelling makes it a
great addition to your unisex PMS blend or synergy. Promotes wound
healing, with anti-inflammatory properties.
HERBAL TEA: The golden yellow flowers are used for the tea. I
recommended this as a relaxing drink with anti-inflammatory and skin
care benefits.
A-CAM Cardamom Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CARDAMOM (INDIA) (CARDAMOMI FRUCTUS-ZINGIBERACEAE)
Native to India and Sri Lanka. The Essential Oil is distilled from
the seeds, which grow in the pale green pod produced by the tall,
herbaceous plant. It has been used as a perfume, as a diuretic and
for stiffness of joints, some one thousand years before the birth of
Christ. It is also reputed as an anti-spasmodic and pulmonary
antiseptic.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Cineol, terpineol, limonene, eucalyptol, and
zingiberene.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium to base
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Consult a physician, in case of gallstones, do
not use in bath.
SIDE EFFECTS: None known.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: It is good to add to your non-toxic
toothpaste in times of colds. Cardamom is a good choice for sickroom
diffusion, sinus/cold synergies and natural perfume synergies and
blends.
A-CAM Carrot Seed Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CARROT SEED (FRANCE) (ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM)
The small hairy seeds are crushed for the essential oil. It is
yellowish orange in color very fluid and smells like a carrot. Most
of the oil comes from Europe.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Acentic acids, alephatic aldehyde, carotal,
beta carotene, cineol, formic acid, limonene, pinene, and terpineol.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Its carotene content makes it effective for
non-toxic suntan oil blends. In addition, its limonene constituent
makes it an effective first choice for skin care blends and salves.
Use only by drops in all blends.
A-CAM Cedarwood Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CEDARWOOD ATLAS AND/OR VIRGINIA (U.S.A.) (CEDRUS ATLANTICA
MANETTI-PINACEAE)
Obtained by steam distillation from the wood that grows in North
America. A pleasant mild, balsamic-woody odor, it is yellowish in
color and one of the oldest oils to be produced. It was used by
ancient Egyptians when embalming the dead and also used to treat
oily skin, oily hair, dandruff and also for mucous coughs and colds.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Terpenic hydrocarbons, cedrol and
sesquiterpenes (cardinene).
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: The Atlas is a great oil to use for smell
recognition and for its relaxing qualities. It is time tested and
anti- putrid, making this oil effective for skin care oil. Use for
acne, oily skin or blend with Ti-Tree, ten drops to an ounce of
shampoo for dandruff, seborrhea of the scalp. Cedarwood is time
tested, for its use as a natural insect repellant especially for
moths and termites, blend with citronella to repel roaches. The
Cedarwood Virginia is a good choice for a “base note” since it is
lighter in fragrance than the Atlas and it is less likely to change
the aroma of a synergy or perfume.
A-CAM Celery Seed Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CELERY SEED (FRANCE) (APIUM GRAVEOLENS)
Produced by steam distillation from the seeds and a native to
Southern Europe. It has a strong and spicy aroma and the color
ranges from pale to dark yellow/orange. This oil is considered one
of the best diuretics in Aroma Therapy and very helpful in a bath to
help with fluid retention and toxins. It is also known to stimulate
metabolism and is helpful for lack of energy especially caused by
depression.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Apiol, apigenol, limonene, selinene,
sedanolide, and butyl phthalide.
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use in bath by itself or blend with juniper
and/or grapefruit as a diuretic for water retention. For depression,
use by it self or blend with Lavender, and/or any citrus oil. A 1997
study for the National Cancer Institute, by Luke Lam, Ph.D.,
analyzing the chemical constituents of celery seed oil, concluded
that the compounds sedanolide and butyl phthalide, reduced the
incidence of tumors in laboratory animals anywhere from 38% to 57%.
Studies by William Keller, Ph.D., Div. Of Medicinal Chemistry and
Pharmaceutics, Northeast Louisiana University, also suggest that
celery seed oil may also help in lowering blood pressure and high
cholesterol.
HERBAL TEA: To prepare tea, pour boiling water over one teaspoon of
freshly crushed seeds. Let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes before
drinking.
A-CAM Chamomile German (Blue) Essential Oil Description, Properties,
Uses
CHAMOMILE GERMAN (BLUE) (HUNGARY) (MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA-COMPOSITAE)
Distilled from the herb, which grows all over Europe. The oil has a
deep ink-blue color due to the high content of azulene, which imparts
its anti-inflammatory properties, its azulene content is not present
in the flower but forms as the essential oil is distilled from the
plant. Because it contains bisabolol, known for relaxing the muscular
lining of the digestive system, the tea has many uses, including the
treatment of stomach cramps, period pains, insomnia, and any kind of
skin irritation or inflammation. Its anti-spasmodic action makes this
oil valuable in asthma blends. Research shows it increases white
blood cell activity, which is your bodyÕs first line of defense
against infection.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS: None known.
A-CAM Chamomile Roman Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CHAMOMILE ROMAN (FRANCE) (ANTHEMIS NOBILIS-COMPOSITAE)
Distilled from the dried flowers of the plant, this oil is a much
paler color than the German Chamomile, they both have similar
soothing properties, although Roman chamomile is milder and more
suitable for children. Grown in France and Hungary.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: The most important part is azulene, a fatty
aromatic substance that is anti-inflammatory and promotes rapid
healing of skin problems and wounds. As mention above, it also
contains bisabolol that relaxes the muscular lining of the digestive
tract.
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Because of its concentration this oil is used
by the drop only. Due to its properties, this oil is effective by
itself or blended with any other oils for the following; PMS,
menopause, painful periods, muscle aches and pains (especially after
sports), nervousness, anxiety, depression, insomnia, irritability,
tantrums (in children). Skin: for acne, anti-allergic, antiseptic,
broken veins, burns, dryness, hypersensitivity, inflammation,
irritability, wounds, use in skin-care blends. Research shows it
increases white blood cell activity, which is the body’s first line
of defense against infection, recommended in a synergy with Ti-tree
for an immune booster bath. Both of the Chamomiles are great for
relaxation, however the aroma of the Roman Chamomile is truly a fine
perfume.
CAUTION: Do not use on anyone with allergies to ragweed, chamomile is
a member of the ragweed family. HERBAL TEA: This tea is another
favorite for its calmative and anti-inflammatory properties, a
favorite for insomnia blended with Valerian.
A-CAM Cinnamon Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CINNAMON/CASSIA (NF/FCC) (CHINA) (CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM/CINNAMOMUM
CASSIA-LAURACEAE)
Distilled from the inner bark and leaves of a bush native to east
India and Indonesia. The oil has a powerful, warm, sweet-spicy odor
and must be well diluted before using, since it can be an irritant
to some skin types. The stimulating properties of this oil make it
useful for circulatory and muscle ache conditions. The best country
of origin is Sri Lanka. Cassia is Chinese cinnamon and the essential
oil is harder to find. Cinnamon oil is reddish in color, while
Cassia tends to be a deeper red. Cinnamon was an ingredient in
ancient Egyptian embalming mixtures. In the Bible, Moses used it as
a sacred anointing oil.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Cinnamic aldehyde (60% to 65%),
caryophyllene, cymene, eugenol, linalool, methylamine ketone (gives
the aroma), phellandrene, pinene, and many others. Cassia contains a
higher proportion of cinnamic aldehyde, as much as 80 % to 85 %.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Allergy to cinnamon.
SIDE EFFECTS: Allergic reaction of the skin and mucosa.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: This oil as all warm spices should be used by
the drop in a synergy or diluted in vegetable oil for muscular aches
and pains. Use 2 drops of Cinnamon and 4 to 6 drops of Citronella
per ounce of shampoo as lice repellant. Cinnamon is an antiseptic
known for its ability to kill the bacteria that causes tooth decay
and gum disease, great as an addition to the non- toxic toothpaste.
A-CAM Citronella Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CITRONELLA (CEYLON) (CYMBOPOGON NARDUS-GRAMINEAE)
This oil originated in Sri Lanka and is distilled from the leaf,
its color is yellow to light brown. Citronella is time tested and
scientifically validated to be the best natural repellant for
mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and lice. Use in shampoos, natural
insecticides and personal repellants.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Citronellol (20% to 40%), geraniol, citral,
methyl-eugenol and various terpentine, borneol and various terpenes.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: This is the undisputed insect repellant. .
Recommended for indoor/outdoor diffusion, by itself or in
combination with other oils such as Cedarwood (roach repellant),
Lemongrass (insect repellant), Lavender and /or Eucalyptus (mosquito
repellant), Lemon and/or Peppermint (ant repellant).
A-CAM Clary Sage Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CLARY SAGE (FRANCE) (SALVIA SCLAREA-LABIATAE)
This oil has a bittersweet, herbaceous odor. It has a soothing and
sedating affect while at the same time it works to strengthen the
nervous system. It is one of the best muscle relaxer, useful for
muscle cramps and/or pain. As with all essential oils, quality
varies according to use of manure, the time of day of picking, the
dryness of the plant. Grown in Russia, Morocco and the South of
France.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: The main constituent, are linalool and
linalyl acetate.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: My first choice for cramps and muscle aches,
blended in a synergy with the muscle relaxing benefits of Sage and
the anti-inflammatory benefits of Lavender. Useful for arthritis and
joint pain. Effective when smelled to reduce high blood pressure.
CAUTION: This oil as with any muscle relaxing Essential Oil, should
not be used during pregnancy.
A-CAM Clove Bud Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CLOVE (BUD) (INDONESIA) (EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLATA-MYRTACEAE)
This oil is colorless with a hint of yellow, it is obtained by
distillation of the hand picked and dried flower buds of the
evergreen clove trees grown in the Far East and Africa. As it
matures, the color turns to dark brown. It has a strongly
stimulating affect and also has pain-relieving properties. It is an
antiseptic oil and it is useful as a room fumigant. We are told that
in the middle of the rainy season, the hot, humid atmosphere
disperses the fragrance of the clove tree all over the land where
they grow, and the lack of sickness in this area is attributed to
the medicinal scent emitted from this strong antiseptic tree.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Phenols (70% to 0%), particularly eugenol.
This was only isolated by Bonastre in 1827 and is one of the most
antiseptics of the phenol family, two to four times stronger than
any known. Acetyl eugenol (gives the fragrance), benzoic acid,
benzyl benzoate, furfurol, sesquiterpenes (beta carophyllene), and
vanillin.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known.
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: This oil is a first choice for toothaches not
only for itsÕ natural analgesic qualities but also for itÕs
antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits. A wise addition (by drop)
to your non-toxic toothpaste or add 1 drop in a glass of water and
gargle. As with all other warm spices, itsÕ qualities can be useful
by blending 2 drops to 1 oz. of vegetable oil for a deep warming
massage blend, or combine with muscle relaxing oils. Remember, as
with all other members of the warm spices, Clove Essential Oil may
irritate some skin types and must be very well diluted before using.
A-CAM Coriander Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CORIANDER (FRANCE) (CORIANDRUM SATIVUM-UMBELLIFERAE)
This oil is distilled from the crushed, ripe seeds of a small herb
native to southeastern Europe. Coriander oil is slightly yellow and
has a musky, aromatic and fresh spicy scent. It is a natural
deodorant and also works to stimulate the digestive system.
Approximately 220 pounds are needed to obtain four to six pounds of
oil.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: An Alcohol (coriandrol, 60% to 65%),
geraniol, and piene, traces of borneol, cymene, dipentene,
phellandrene, and terpinenene. It is easily adulterated and/or
simulated with orange and turpentine essential oils. As with any
other Essential Oils, it is a must to know your source for assurance
of therapeutic performance.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A great addition to any non-toxic deodorant
product. Coriander is also useful when smelled to increase appetite.
A-CAM Cypress Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
CYPRESS (SPAIN) (CURPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS-CUPRESSACEAE)
This oil is distilled from the needles and twigs of the evergreen
tree. The smell has a freshness reminiscent of walking through a
pine forest. It is colorless or very pale yellow, with a woodsy and
balsamic, agreeable amber scent. Cypress oil is also produced in
Kenya and Spain from Cupressus lusitanica and this too is used
therapeutically. Cypress is an astringent Essential Oil, which works
as a tonic. It is useful for treating varicose veins, hemorrhoids,
and broken capillaries. Valuable in respiratory and asthma blends,
since it opens the upper respiratory tract.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Terpenes 65% (beta pinene and terpineol),
cedrol, cypress camphor, some acids, and tannin.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A must for the asthma synergy and for
combating respiratory problems. Twenty drops used in a bath has been
known to shrink hemorrhoids in approximately one to two baths,
equally effective for inflamed veins.
A-CAM Elemi Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
ELIMI (PHILIPPINES) (CANARIUM LUZONICUM-BURSERACEAE)
Obtained from distillation of the oleoresin from the Elimi tree
bark, originating in the Philippines. The Essential Oil is pale
yellow with a strong warm aroma.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS:
Phellandrene, limonene, and pinene.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A good choice for any massage blend needing a
respiratory Essential Oil with the warming benefits of a mild muscle
relaxer.
A-CAM Eucalyptus Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
EUCALYPTUS NF/NCC (AUSTRALIA) (EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS-MYRTACEAAE)
This oil is distilled from the leaves of a tree native to Australia it
is a warming and antiseptic oil with a strong camphoraceous and
medicinal smell. It is particularly useful in steam inhalations to
relieve cold symptoms, sinus congestion and mucous coughs. Eucalyptus
is grown in Australia, Tasmania, Algeria, Spain, and France.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil has a cooling affect on body temperature
(febrifuge). The color is pale, clear yellow, with a fresh, balsamic
aroma
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Cineol or eucalyptol, from 70% to 80%; various
aldehydes, ketones, sesquiterpenic alcohols, and terpenes,
(approximately 250 different constituents in Eucalyptus).
PERFUME NOTE: Top
PROPERTIES:
1. Decongestant
2. Bactericidal
3. Antiseptic; respiratory & urinary
4. Expectorant
5. Aids in the relief of allergies
6. Mosquito repellant
7. Preventive of contagious and pulmonary diseases
8. Draws moisture from moist conditions; skincare, wounds, etc.
9. Mild antispasmodic
Used in a 2% spray solution, it kills 70% of the air borne
Staphylococci bacteria. The essential oil of Eucalyptus has a much
greater effect than Eucalyptol, itsÕ main active principal
constituent which is extracted and used in pharmaceutical
preparations. ItÕs effectiveness is primarily due to the action of
two natural chemicals; aromadendrene and phellandrene when they come
in contact with the oxygen in the air their chemical reaction
produces ozone in which bacteria cannot live.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Internal, inflammatory diseases of the
gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts, severe liver diseases.
External, Eucalyptus preparations should not be applied to areas of
the face, especially the nose, on infants and young children.
SIDE EFFECTS: In rare cases, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea occur
after ingestion of Eucalyptus preparations.
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: IMPORTANT! ‘Eucalyptus Oil induces the
enzyme system of the liver involved in the detoxification process.
Therefore, the effects of other drugs can be weakened and/or
shortened.’ –The Complete German Commission E. Monographs; Blumenthal,
Busse, Goldberg, Gruenwald, Hall Klein, Riggins & Rister, copyright
1998, American Botanical Council, Austin, Texas. Caution: Do not use
in Bath on anyone needing to maintain a level of medication in his or
her system.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A first choice for any respiratory
synergy/blend and for diffusion in a sick room. Because of itsÕ
ability to soak up moisture, Eucalyptus Essential Oil is used when
blending for a moist skin condition, use in the fever blister
synergy. Blend with Lavender for its ability to increase circulation
and Ti-tree for its anti- fungal properties. It is also an excellent
insect repellant when mixed with Citronella Essential Oil. Additional
uses: sinus, throat infections, aches and pains, fluid retention.
HERBAL TEA: To brew a medicinal tea use one to two teaspoons of the
dried, crushed leaves per cup of water, steep ten minutes. It is
recommended for coughing, it seems to work by increasing the
production of saliva, making you swallow more frequently and
suppressing the cough reflex. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.
A-CAM Fennel Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
FENNEL (SWEET) (FRANCE) (FOENICULUM VULGARE-UMBELLIFERAE)
This sweet fennel oil is distilled from the dried crushed seeds.
Fennel is widely grown throughout the world; India, Asia, the
Mediterranean, America and Europe. Sweet fennel oil has a very sweet,
fresh smell, reminiscent of aniseed. Because of its effect on
hormones and its diuretic qualities it is valuable oil for reducing
obesity. Although all parts of the plant are aromatic, it is the
seeds that are crushed and distilled for the essential oil. This is
usually colorless, sometimes a very pale yellow.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Anethole, up to 60%, 5% to 6% estragon.
Others are anisic aldehyde, camphene, d-fenchone, dipentene,
estragol, fenone, phellandrene, and pinene.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known
SIDE EFFECTS: In some cases, skin and respiratory system, allergic
reactions.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known. PROPERTIES: Stimulation of
gastrointestinal motility; feeling of fullness. Antispasmodic in
higher concentrations; anti-microbial, in vitro.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Appetite control for some, upon smelling.
Smell for hiccups, nausea, and vomiting. Also effective for colic.
HERBAL TEA: Try a cup of the tea for heartburn or appetite control.
To brew, use 1 teaspoon of the crushed fennel seeds per cup of
boiling water.
A-CAM Fir Needle Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
FIR NEEDLE (ASIA) (PICEAE AETHEROLEUM-FICHTENNADELOL)
Obtained by distillation of the tips of the branches or twigs of the
tree. It shares the same antiseptic, antiviral and antimicrobial
properties as all of the pines distilled as Essential Oils. Excellent
for respiratory synergies and/or blends. Use in aerotherapy and
baths. Effective for rheumatic and neuralgic pains.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Bornyl acetate, terpenes.
PERFUME NOTE: Top/Middle
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Can increase bronchial spasms, do not use on
bronchial asthma, or whooping cough.
SIDE EFFECTS: In some cases, irritation to the mucous membranes can
occur.
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION:
Excellent for aerotherapy, use just like any pine derivative
Essential Oil.
A-CAM Frankincense Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
FRANKINCENSE (SAUDI ARABIA) (BOSWELLIA CARTERI-BURSERACEAE)
Also known as Olibanum oil, it is distilled from the resin of small
trees found in the mountainous areas of India and southern Arabia. It
has been used for thousands of years by most of the worlds religions
to induce prayer and meditation, used in Egyptian times in
rejuvenating facemasks. It is uplifting and aids in concentration.
Its tonic and rejuvenating properties are of benefit to mature skin
types. Colorless to pale yellow, with a woodsy smell.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Ketonic alsohal (olobanol), resinous matters
(30% to 60%), terpenes (camphene, dipentene, alpha and beta, pinene,
phellandrene).
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: This oil is a well-known anti- putrid, with
excellent benefits for skin tissue; it preserves the skin. It is only
common sense to add to skincare synergies/blends. It is also a first
choice for a meditation or imagery synergy. Recommended aroma for
natural perfumes, body powders and aerotherapy.
A-CAM Galbanum Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
GALBANUM (MOROCCO) (FERULA GALBANIFLUA-UMBELLIFERAE)
The thick and yellow Essential Oil is obtained by distillation of the
resinous gum of a giant Fennel plant (6-ft.), deep, earthy relaxing
aroma, with properties similar to Frankincense. An excellent
anti-inflammatory.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Carvone, limonene, pinene, cardinol, and
myrcene.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: The same as Frankincense, less expensive to
use.
A-CAM Garlic Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
GARLIC (HUNGARY) (ALLIUM SATIVUM-LILIACEAE)
We could write an entire book about the many benefits of garlic and
garlic Essential Oil. Garlic has shown in endless accounts to have an
antiseptic and antiviral value. Garlic essential oil is distilled
from the bulbs and has a very strong, pungent aroma, it is
recommended to work with this oil outdoors. It is an excellent
natural antibiotic, laboratory tests show; three (3) cloves of garlic
is equivalent to 100,00 units of Penicillin due to its’ antibiotic
value. Study by Dr. Donald Lamm, a Urology Professor at West Virginia
University, revealed that garlic appears to slow the growth of
bladder cancer in mice. The study found that 50 milligrams to 500
milligrams of aged garlic extract slowed the growth of bladder tumors
in mice.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Sulphur, iodine, silica, two (2) antibiotic
principals; allicine and garlicine. Allistatines 1 & 2 have a
powerful effect against Staphylococcus.
PROPERTIES:
1. Intestinal and pulmonary antiseptic
2. Antibacterial
3. General stimulant-digestive and circulatory
4. Slows down the
pulse
5. Hypotensive-vasodilator of the arteries and capillaries,
(according to Prof. Loeper), use in cases of high blood pressure.
6.
Antispasmodic, calmative 7.
Antisclerotic-dissolves uric acid, thins
blood 8.
Diuretic
9. Preventive of cancer (Prof. A. Lorand, by its
antiputrid intestinal action).
10. Modifies bronchial secretion
(asthma, emphysema and smokers).
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known
SIDE EFFECTS: Gastrointestinal symptoms; changes to the flora of the
intestine; allergic reactions reported in rare instances.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Due to its properties this is a first choice
as an immune boosting synergy for bath blended with Ti- tree, Onion
and Lavender. Garlic is highly effective against E-coli bacteria,
which causes urinary tract infections. I recommend garlic oil
capsules to be taken during cold season, for its antiviral and
antibiotic properties. Always check with your Medical advisor before
taking garlic or any other internal over-the-counter medication.
A-CAM Geranium Rose Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
GERANIUM ROSE (MOROCCO) (PELARGONIUM SPP.-GERANIACEAE)
This oil is steam distilled from the leaves of a variety of
Pelargonium, it is cooling and calming oil useful for treating
anxiety and tension. It has a balancing effect on the skin, making it
suitable for dry, oily or problem skin and it is very pleasant oil to
use in the bath and in massage blends. It requires anywhere from 700
to 1,000 pounds of the plant to yield 2 1/4 pounds of essential oil.
The oil is colorless, with a tint of green, it has a nice aroma a,
rose geranium is rather like rose oil. This also contains geraniol
and citronellol, which is why geranium is often used to falsify the
more expensive, Rose Essential Oil.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Alcohols (terpenic geraniol 75% to 80%,
borneol, citronellol, linalool, terpineol), esters (acetic, butyric,
valerianic), ketones, phenols (eugenol), and terpenes (phellandrene,
pinene).
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
PROPERTIES: 1. Antidepressant & antiseptic 2. Astringent &
homeostatic (stops bleeding in small cuts, a good addition to
home/work “first aid” kit). 3. Balancing action in sebum production
(skin-care) 4. Balance hormones (menopausal, PMS; both men and women)
5. Diuretic (useful in bath to alleviate water retention) 6.
Stimulates the lymphatic system, making this oil a good addition to a
bath and massage blend.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A first choice for menopausal, anxiety and
depression synergies or blends. Use in a bath for fluid retention
also a first choice for skin care. Geranium Rose is also effective as
an insect repellent for moths and mosquitoes. I recommend this as an
addition to a home first aid kit for its astringent & homeostatic
properties.
A-CAM Ginger Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALIS-ZINGIBERACEAE)
This oil is distilled from the rhizomes, which grows underground.
Cultivated mostly in subtropical regions such as; the Caribbean,
India and Africa. The oil is yellow in color, with an odor that
combines camphor, lemon pepper. It is a warm spice with similar
qualities as Black Pepper, making it a good addition, by drops, in
any circulatory/stimulating synergy or blend.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Sesquiterpenic alcohols, zingiberene,
d-phellandrene, isoborneol-linalool (alcohols), citrol. PERFUME NOTE:
Base
PROPERTIES:
1. Stimulant
2. Analgesic
3. Antitussive
4. Antispasmodic
5. Expectorant
LABORATORY TEST SHOWS: The support of using Ginger as
a protection for motion sickness, having a superior action than
dimenhydrinate. British Pharmacopoeia (1988). Grontved, A. et al.
(1988) Ginger root against seasickness: controlled trial on the
open sea, in Acta Otolaryngologia, Stockholm, 105, pp. 45-9.
A-CAM Grapefruit Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
GRAPEFRUIT (FLORIDA) (CITRUS PARADISI)
This very relaxing oil is obtained by expression from the peel. This
citrus oil has the unique difference of not being photosensitive. It
is yellow/green and the aroma smells exactly like the fruit. It is an
excellent diuretic, making it a first choice for water retention in
baths. It is a well-known stimulant of the lymphatic system, valuable
in massage blends and baths.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Limonene, geraniol, citral, cadinene.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: First choice for the insomnia synergy mixed
together with Orange and Clary Sage.
A-CAM Jasmine Absolute Description, Properties, Uses
JASMINE ABSOLUTE (FRANCE) (JASMINUM OFFICINALES-OLEACEAE)
One of the most uplifting of all the oils, it has an intense, rich,
exotic smell with reddish-brown color. It is produced from the
delicate flowers of the plant and is cultivated in Egypt, India,
Morocco, France, Italy and China. Jasmine is a luxurious stress
reducer and can definitely be worn alone as a perfume. Obtained by
enfleurage, the best absolute is extracted by means of solvent
extraction. This is one of the most expensive Essential Oils, the
Jasmine flower needs to be picked at night and quickly extracted in
order to obtain the most therapeutic Essential Oil.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Ketone jasmine, responsible for the smell,
alpha terpineol, benzyl alcohol, indol, and linalyl acetate.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: It is hard to keep this oil without using it
all for yourself so be aware of the cost and usage at $450 an ounce
or about .50 cents per drop. Aside from that, Jasmine is a first
choice for hormone balancing for men when used alone and for unisex
use when mixed with rose in a synergy and/or blend. Add 2 to 4 drops
to any stress synergy /blend; it is known for its effectiveness in
synergies and/or blends for breathing difficulties, bronchial spasms,
coughs. Use for dry skin conditions, especially those that are
sensitive or irritable. Blends well with other oils that have
relaxing properties.
A-CAM Juniper Berry Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
JUNIPER BERRY (ITALY) (JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS-CUPRESSACEAE)
This oil is distilled from the berries of a bush grown in Europe and
Canada. The oil is colorless to pale yellow and grows darker and
thicker with age and exposure to air. It is very effective in the
treatment of cystitis and is used in skin preparations to aid in
reducing oily skin, acne, and opening blocked pores. Juniper Oil
added to the bath is refreshing and will help to rid the body of
toxic fluids. In a bath, it certainly increases urine flow, even in
those with blockage. It must NOT be used during pregnancy.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: alpha pinene, myrcene, sabinene, thujone,
borneol, cadinene, camphene, isoborneol, juniperine, terpenic
alcohol, and 4-terpineol.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
PROPERTIES:
1. Antiseptic
2. Diuretic
3. Astringent & homeostatic
(stops bleeding)
4. Stimulates appetite
5. Antidepressant
6. Helps
PMS
7. Balance hormones (menopausal)
8. Stimulates the lymphatic
system
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pregnancy and inflammation of the kidneys.
SIDE EFFECTS: Prolonged usage or overdosing may cause kidney damage.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A first choice for a diuretic bath. Juniper is
also effective for hormone balancing and for anxiety
synergies/blends. It is a first choice for any skin firming products,
it firms and increases circulation, which makes it, also great for
acne and oily skin. Effective for insomnia or stress preparations.
HERBAL TEA: The Juniper Berry is crushed to make the tea with a very
effective diuretic. Egyptian doctors used the tea as a laxative as
early as 1550 BC.
A-CAM Lavender Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
LAVENDER NF/NCC (FRANCE) (LAVANDULA
AUGUSTIFOLIA/OFFICINALIS-LABIATAE)
Lavender has a familiar, sweet fragrance and is one of the most
widely used of the oils. It has a balancing affect on the nervous
system, relieves headaches, helps to fight insomnia, and is very
pleasant to use in a massage blend or in a bath. Lavender can be used
as an antiseptic, as it speeds healing and is one of the best
oils for burns. Use for open sores, bites, dermatitis and any other
inflammation of the skin. Lavender is grown in France, England, and
Spain.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Alcohols (borneol, geraniol, and linalool),
esters, (geranyle and Linalyl), and terpenes (pinene and limonene).
Lavender also contains a high proportion of phenol, which gives it
very strong antiseptic and antibiotic properties.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
PROPERTIES:
1. Antiseptic, disinfectant
2.
Balances nervous system
3. Anti-spasmodic
4. Effective with wounds and
sores; great for burns
5. Effective for acne, dry eczema, ingredient
in skin- care blends
USES: In Balneotherapy, for treatment of
functional circulatory disorders.
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS: None known.
LABORATORY TESTS SHOW:
A. At strength of 4.5% the essence of lavender
kills the Eberth’s bacillus (typhoid) and Staphylococcus.
B. At a strength of 5% it will destroy loefflers bacillus
(diphtheria)
C. The essence kills the tuberculosis bacillus at a strength of 0.2%,
(Prof. ’s Courmont, Morel and Rochaix). Its antiseptic power is
greater than those of phenol, cresol, and quaiacol.
D. Lavender vapor destroys the Streptococcus and Pneumococcus bacteria in 12
to 24 hours of exposure.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: When in doubt, use Lavender. It is a first
choice when blended with Ti-tree and Eucalyptus in a synergy or
blended with clay for herpes and shingles. Also a first choice for
sinus/cold synergies/blends it is undisputed as an anti-inflammatory
and for healing burns. Lavender Essential Oil is a must have for your
blending kit mainly for its effectiveness for insect bites, minor
cuts and abrasions.
A-CAM Lemon Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
LEMON NF/NCC (ITALY) (CITRUS LIMON-RUTACEAE)
This oil is expressed from the peel of ripe lemons, grown mainly in
Cyprus and California. It has a fresh truly reminiscent aroma of ripe
lemons. Lemon Oil is highly antiseptic and has an astringent effect
on the skin. It may be used by itself or in blends for; boils, broken
capillaries, oily skin, herpes, and insect bites.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Limonene, up to 90%, citral 3-5%, coumarines
(bergamotine and libertine) and flavones (doismine and limotricine).
PERFUME NOTE: Top
PROPERTIES: 1. Vitamins B1, B2, B3; maintains balance of nervous
system. 2. A & C; strengthens the immune system 3. P & P; a factor in
the protection of the vascular system.
LABORATORY TESTS SHOW: A. The vaporized essence neutralizes;
Meningococcus in 15 minutes, (Morel & Rochaix), and the Eberth’s
bacillus (Typhoid) in less than one hour.
B. Essential oil of lemon neutralizes; the Eberths bacillus in 5
minutes, Staphylococcus in 5 minutes. Loefflers bacillus, completely
inactive at 0.2% strength.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Lemon has antiviral and antibiotic properties
along with relaxing qualities that make it a good choice for
aerotherapy synergies/blends. Lemon is a natural bleach and
antiseptic, it is used in non-toxic cleaning products. Additional
uses; for poor circulation, muscle aches, colds, flu, for skin;
broken capillaries, oily skin, insect bites, repels ants & moths,
purifies drinking water.
A-CAM Lemongrass Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
LEMONGRASS (INDIA) (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS AND FLEXUOSUS-GRAMINEAE)
This oil is obtained by distillation from two types of grass grown in
India, Western Africa and Indonesia. It has a strong, fresh, lemon
odor. It is a strong anti-bacterial oil, useful for problem skin,
open pores and acne, a good insect repellant. It takes approximately
350 kilos of the grass to yield 1 oz. of essential oil. It is also
known as Lemon Balm.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Citral (70% to 85%). C. flexuosus contains;
citronellol, dipentene, farnesol, geraniol, linalool, limonene,
methylheptenol, myrcene, n-deecylic aldehyde and nerol. C. citratus
differs slightly, containing caprylics, citronellol, dipentene,
farnesol, furfurol, geraniol, isopulegol, isovaleerianic aldehyde,
1-linalool, methylheptenone, myrcene, n-decyclic aldehyde, nerol,
terpineol, and valeric esters.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: LEMONGRASS IS effective when used in a non-
toxic lice shampoo mixed with Lavender. Add a few drops in a synergy
and/or blend for muscle aches, for skin care, acne and open pores. It
is also a favorite to use for house cleaning and disinfecting. add
100 drops to a bucket of water to clean floor tile/wood floors,
kitchen counters and bathroom tiles.
A-CAM Lime Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
LIME (U.S.A) (RUTACEAE)
This citrus fruit is the cousin of Lemon, grown mostly in tropical
climates. The Essential Oil is extracted from the outer rim of the
fruit, the aroma is pleasant and up lifting and is a good addition in
any alert/energy synergy or blend. Just like Lemon, Lime the fruit is
a natural deodorizer and it is recommended for the replacement of
chemical based under arm deodorant.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Linalol, lemonene, camphene, citral, cineols,
pinenes, sabinene, cymene.
PERFUME NOTE: Top/Medium
PROPERTIES: 1. Astringent 2. Disinfectant 3. Natural bleach 4.
Antiseptic
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Its antiseptic qualities make Limewater a good
replacement for chemical based mouthwash. For bad breath or gum
problems, I recommend to squeezed half a Lime (or Lemon) in the
container of a Water Pick and use daily as usual.
A-CAM Mandarin (Mandarin Orange) Essential Oil Description,
Properties, Uses
MANDARIN (BRAZIL) (CITRUS NOBILIS, CITRUS RETICULATA)
Originating from China, A member of the citrus family, Mandarin
essential Oil is obtained by expression of the outer rind of the
fruit. The gentle, calming aroma of this golden/yellow Essential Oil
makes it a favorite for relaxing synergies and/or blends.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Methylanthranilate, geraniol, limonene,
citrol, and citronellol.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: The same use as orange.
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A-CAM Marjoram Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
MARJORAM (EGYPT) (ORIGANUM MAJORANA - LABIATAE)
Sweet marjoram oil is steam distilled from the dried leaves and
flowering tops. Grown in France, Eastern Europe and Tunisia. When
freshly distilled it is greenish-yellow in color and turns brown with
age.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Over 80% phenols (carvacrol and thymol),
borneol, camphor, cymene, pinene, sabinene and terpineol.
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
PROPERTIES: 1. Antispasmodic, calmative 2. Arterial vasodilator 3.
Sedative, dulls emotions
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A first choice mixed with Valerian for an
emotional synergy. Smell for lowering high blood pressure. Also
effective for headaches, all muscular pains, bruises, spasm, sprains,
strains. Use in insomnia synergies and/or blends. The essence
neutralizes the tuberculosis bacillus at a strength of 0.4%.
HERBAL TEA: A mild tonic and a stimulant with relaxing properties, it
works well with some headaches and digestive problems.
A-CAM Melissa Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
MELISSA (EGYPT) (MELISSA OFFICINALIS-LABIATAE)
Also known as lemon balm, it is a small herb native to Central and
Southern Europe. Distilled from the leaves (contains 0.05% E.O.) and
tops of the plant. It has a very aromatic, sweet, lemony smell.
Melissa is uplifting and calming oil useful for tension, stress
headaches and migraines.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Citral, citronellal (responsible for the
lemony smell), geraniol, limonene, linalool and pinene.
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
USES: Nervous sleeping disorders.
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None
known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: This is a good choice for a “smell
recognition” relaxing synergy because of the pleasant aroma and
relaxing qualities, this is a good fragrance for non-toxic products.
HERBAL TEA: Tea is recommended for; nervous conditions, insomnia,
colic and fevers for its antiviral properties.
A-CAM Myrrh Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
MYRRH (EGYPT) (COMMIPHORA MYRRHA-BURSERACEAE)
Distilled from the oleo-gum resin that occurs naturally in the trunks
of small trees grown in Eastern Africa and Southern Arabia. The oil
is an amber color and is heavy and sticky. It has preserving and
antiseptic properties and is used to treat chronic lung conditions,
infections of the mouth and throat. The history of Myrrh has proven
very important in the use of skin care. PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Acids
(acetic, formic, myrrholic, palmiitic, tri terpenic,), alcohols,
aldehydes (cinnamic, cuminic), sugars (arabinose, glactose), phenols
(eugenol, Micresol), resins and terpenes (cadinene, dipentene,
limonene, pinene).
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None
Known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Myrrh is a first choice for mouth ulcers, its
qualities make it a great addition to the non-toxic toothpaste. Its
anti- putrid quality makes it a good addition to all skin care
synergies and/or blends. My favorite moisturizer blended with Carrot
Seed and Lavender Essential Oils in a beeswax and Olive Oil salve.
A-CAM Myrtle Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
MYRTLE (MYRTIS COMMUNIS)
NEROLI PETAL (ITALY) (CITRUS AURANTIUM BIGARADIA-RUTACEAE)
Neroli oil is distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree,
mainly from France, Italy, and Tunisia. The fresh oil is yellowish
and it turns reddish-brown if exposed to light and air. This oil has
a refreshing, floral smell and is a classic ingredient in high
quality perfumes. It is relaxing and uplifting and a benefit in
treating anxiety, depression and insomnia. For skin care it is useful
for dry, mature skin.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Acetic esters, dipentene, terpineol,
farnesol, geraniol, indol, jasmone, camphene, alpha and beta pinene,
nerol and nerolidol plus traces of benzoic acid and a few
hydrocarbons.
PERFUME NOTE: Top ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Valuable for its sedative
properties, for anxiety, depression, to ease tension, and as an
antispasmodic.
A-CAM Niaouli Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
NIAOULI (SPAIN) (MELALEUCA VIRIDIFLORA-MYRTACEAE)
Distilled form the leaf, this oil appears very pale yellow to dark
yellow and is very liquid. Niaouli is similar to Cajeput and
Eucalyptus according to the aroma and therapeutic properties.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Cineol 35-60%, eucalyptol, esters (butyric
and isovaleerianic) limonene, pinene, and terpineol.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Synergies or blends should not be used in the
facial area, particularly the nose of infants and toddlers.
SIDE EFFECTS: In rare cases, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can occur
with internal use and balneotherapy.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: Niaouli oil contains 35-60 percent
cineol. Cineol causes the induction of the enzymes involved in the
detoxification of the liver. The effects of other drugs can therefore
be reduced and/or shortened.
CAUTION: Do not use in balneotherapy for anyone needing to maintain a
certain blood level of medication.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Effective for catarrhs, this oil can be used
in place of Eucalyptus because it has the same qualities and a milder
aroma. Use for urinary tract infections, sore throats, sinusitis,
runny nose, bronchitis, insect bites, ulcers and wounds.
A-CAM Nutmeg Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
NUTMEG (INDIA) (MYRISTICA FRAGRANS-MYRISTICACEAE)
Distilled from the seeds of the nutmeg tree, this oil is very pale
yellow and fluid. The odor is spicy and hot.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Mostly myristicine, small quantities of
borneol, camphene, cymol, dipentene, geraniol, linalool, pinene,
sapol, terpineol, acetic, butyric, caprilic, formic and myristic
acids.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use very seldom and by the drop only added to
synergies and/or blends for bad breath, muscular pain.
CAUTION: Myristicine is a narcotic and hallucinogenic and is very
toxic. It is best not to use, or to use only by drops, not more than
two drops per 1/8th ounce of synergy or blend.
A-CAM Onion Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
ONION (FRANCE) (ALLII CEPAE BULBUS-LILIACEAE)
The Essential Oil is distilled from the bulb of the underground
Onion. The Essential Oil has a strong, penetrating onion smell, it
is best to work outdoors with this essential oil, it is affective for
loss of appetite.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Aliin, sulfur compounds, peptides, and
flavonoids.
PERFUME NOTE: BASE
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None
known.
PROPERTIES:
1. Antibacterial
2. Lipid and blood pressure lowering.
3.
Inhibition of thrombocyte (blood platelet) aggregation.
A-CAM Orange Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
ORANGE NF/NCC (U.S.A.) (CITRUS AURANTIUM SINENIS-RUTACEEAE)
This oil is expressed from the peel of the sweet orange. The color is
pale yellow and it is not completely clear due to wax from the outer
skin.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: 90% limonene with aldehydes, citral,
citronellol, geraniol, linalool, methyl, anthranilate, nonyl alcohol
and terpineol.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None
known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for: loss of appetite, anxiety,
depression, fear, hysteria, insomnia, palpitations, panic, shocks.
A-CAM Palmarosa Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
PALMAROSA (MADAGASCAR) CYMBOPOGON MARTINI-GRAMINACEAE
An aromatic grass, which grows in tropical climates, similar in
properties as Citronella and Lemongrass. The Essential Oil, distilled
from the flowers and leaves of this Palmarosa grass is also known as
Turkish Geranium and Indian Geranium.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Geraniol; citronellol, farnesol and esters.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: The smell of Palmarosa resembles Geranium
Rose, and works well as a fixative for perfume blends.
A-CAM Parsley Seed Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
PARSLEY SEED (PETROSELINUM SATIVUM/CRISPUM-UMBELLIFERAE)
The Essential Oil of this well-known medicinal herb is distilled from
the seeds, the Apiol. It is known as a mild stimulant but most of all
as a diuretic. Interesting aroma.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Apiol, alpha terpinene, myristicine, palmidic
acid, pinene and oleoresins.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium to Base.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: The aroma is sweet and green, and it will add
an interesting aroma for a perfume synergy. I would recommend
blending it with orange and Cedarwood or for a stimulating perfume
blend add Lemon, Bergamot and Lime with 4 drops of Parsley Seed
(1/8th oz.). Use in drops only, 2-6 drops in one, 1/8th of ounce
bottle.
CAUTIONS: Do not place directly in the skin, this oil could stng the
skin for a feww minutes in some.
A-CAM Patchouli Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
PATCHOULI (INDONESIA) (POGOSSSTEMON CABLIN-LABIATAE)
This oil is distilled mainly in Indonesia and the Philippines from
the dried leaves of a small plant. It has a persistent, dry, woody
smell. It is used especially for its fixative and fermenting
properties in perfumery and relaxing blends. Patchouli is claimed to
be an aphrodisiac and it may also be used in skin care blends to
reduce scarring and to treat oily and problem skin.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Patchoulol, 25% to 50%, sesquiterpenes
(d-gauiene, norpatchoulenol, and patchoulene). Traces of benzoic and
cinnamic aldehydes, cadinene, carvone, caryophyllene, coerulein,
eugenol, humulene and seychellence.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for fluid retention, nervousness, and
depression. Heals cracked skin and also acts a skin rejuvenator. My
favorite choice as a deodorant, blended with Cypress
(anti-perspirant) and Bergamot (deodorizer).
A-CAM Peppermint Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
PEPPERMINT NF/NCC (U.S.A.) (MENTHA PIPERITA-LABIATAE)
Distilled from the leaves and flowering tops that are native to
Europe, it is known for its decongestant, stimulating and refreshing
properties. It is also used to treat many kinds of digestive upsets;
nausea, flatulence, indigestion. Also good for migraines
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Menthol 30% to 70%, terpenes (menthene,
phellandrene, and limonene), 15% to 30% ketone (methone) and tannin.
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Obstruction of bile ducts, gallbladder
inflammation, and severe liver damage. Should not be used on the
face, particularly the nose, of infants and small children.
SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain,
travel sickness, bad breath, colds, headaches (migraine, digestive
origin), sinusitis, debility, coughs, flu, insect repellant,
bronchitis.
NOTE: In bath, do not use more than two (2) drops.
HERBAL TEA: Recommended for any stomach upsets and as an alert/energy
drink.
A-CAM Petitgrain Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
PETITGRAIN (ITALY) (CITRUS AURANTIUM BIGARADIA-RUTACEAE)
Oil distilled from the leaves and young twigs of the bitter orange
tree. It has a fresh, floral and sweet smell, reminiscent of Neroli,
which is made from the flower of the same tree. The better the
quality, the closer the aroma is to neroli.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Geraniol and geranyl acetate, limonene,
linalool, linalyl acetate, and sesquiterpenes.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for relaxation, acne, and perfumes,
synergies and/or blends.
A-CAM Pimento Berry Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
PIMENTO BERRY (PIMENTA OFFICINALIS DIOICA-MYRTACEAE)
The berry from a tropical tree is dried before it is distill for its
Essential Oil, which is medium to dark yellow in color and very
similar to the smell of cinnamon, black pepper and clove. Being a
warm spice, Pimenta Berry Essential Oil makes a good addition to any
muscle ache blend. Use no more than 2 to 4 drops per 1/8th ounce of
synergy or blend.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Eugenol, phenol and resins.
CAUTIONS: Like all other warm spices, do not place Pimento Berry
Essential Oil, direct on skin.
A-CAM Pine Needle Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
PINE NEEDLE (CANADA) (PINUS SYLVESTRIS-CONIFERAE)
Distilled from the needles and cones of several species of conifer.
The oil is colorless or very pale yellow, with a very strong aroma,
camphor and balsamic.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Bornyl acetate, 30% to 40%, terpenes
(cadinene, dipentene and phellandrene, pinene and sylvestrene).
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Bronchial asthma, whooping cough.
SIDE EFFECTS: Bronchial spasms may be reinforced, irritation may
occur on skin and mucous membranes.
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
PROPERTIES & USES:
1. Chest infections
2. Sore throats
3. Colds
4. Stimulates circulation
5. Relieves muscular pain
6. Antiseptic; respiratory tract
7. Catarrhal of lower and upper respiratory tract.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for sinuses, general debility, infections
of the respiratory tract, except when spasms are part of the
condition.
A-CAM Rose Absolute Description, Properties, Uses
ROSE ABSOLUTE (FRANCE) (ROSA SPP.-ROSACEAE)
Rose is a unique oil that is produced from the red roses grown
traditionally in Bulgaria and Morocco. Rose is a cooling and soothing
oil that is excellent for stress related conditions and menstrual
problems, including PMS. It is beneficial for dry, inflamed and
mature skin types. Rose absolute is produced by solvent extraction or
enfleurage; it takes 2,000 pounds of rose petals to produce one pound
of rose oil.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Eugenol, farnesol, geraniol (or citronellol),
linalool, nerol, nonylic aldehyde, rhodinol and stearoptene.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None
known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for poor circulation, nausea, vomiting,
headache, menstrual irregularity, depression, insomnia, stress, skin antiseptic, inflamed, mature and sensitive skin. Rose absolute has
such a high concentration that you only need one or two drops in a
synergy or blend for the effects to be felt.
A-CAM Rosemary Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
ROSEMARY (FRANCE) (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS-LABIATAE)
Rosemary is found growing wild in the countries bordering the
Mediterranean and has been used as a culinary and medicinal herb for
centuries. The oil is refreshing, stimulating and is said to
strengthen the memory, concentration and to relieve headaches. The
oil ranges from colorless to slightly pale yellow-green, the aroma is
similar to that of the crushed leaves; camphoric. It is also
excellent for hair and scalp problems including hair loss and dandruff. Rosemary is a strong antioxidant, several studies have
shown that it helps prevent the development of cancerous tumors in
laboratory animals. Researchers at the University of Illinois in
Urbana found that rosemary reduced the incidence of breast cancer in
animals at high risk for developing the disease. ‘In the few studies
done so far, rosemary has proven to be strong inhibitor of the
development and growth of cancerous tumors,’ says Dr. Chi-Tang Ho,
Ph.D., Professor, Department of Food Science at Rutgers University in
New Brunswick, New Jersey.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Borneol 15%, camphene, camphor, cineol,
lineol, pinene, resins and saponin.
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
PROPERTIES:
1. General stimulant
2. Cerebral stimulant
3. Diuretic
4.
Sudorific; causing sweating
5. Cicatrizing (wounds & burns)
6.
Parasiticide (destructive to parasites)
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None
Known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use as a diuretic, for headaches, mental
fatigue, to strengthen memory, for aches and pains, general debility,
respiratory problems, dandruff, scalp disorders, lice (in shampoo).
Stimulates increased blood supply.
CAUTION: Rosemary raises blood pressure.
HERBAL TEA: Brew 1 teaspoon of the dry or fresh herb per cup of
boiling water. Highly recommended for those at risk for developing
breast cancer. Rosemary is a good alert/energy tea for those times of
needed energy. It is also my choice when getting over a flu or cold.
A-CAM Rosewood Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
ROSEWOOD (BRAZIL) (ANIBA ROSAEODORA)
Native to the Amazon region, this oil is extracted by distillation
form the wood chips, pale yellow in color with a flower/wood smell.
Known for its immune boosting and relaxing qualities, this Essential
Oil is a good addition to any blend. As a mild analgesic, it is
effective in headache synergies. Rosewood is an antiseptic and
antibacterial useful in aerotherapy. It is reputed as a cell
regenerator, which makes it valuable in skin care synergies and/or
blends.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Linalol (80% to 90%), geraniol, and
terpineol.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: This is a good choice when blending for “smell
recognition.” Rosewood is a great addition to skin care
synergies/blends.
A-CAM Sage Dalmation Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
SAGE DALMATIAN (SPAIN) (SALVIA OFFICINALIS-LABIATAE)
Distilled from the herb indigenous to the northern shores of the
Mediterranean. It has a fresh, herbaceous and camphoraceous smell,
also cultivated in the U.S.A. Sage is a stimulating oil, particularly
of the nervous and digestive system. It will relieve muscular aches
and pains in deep muscles, reduces excessive sweating and is
traditionally used in mouthwashes for gum and mouth infections.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Borneol, camphor cineole, alpha pinene and
salvane. Thujone 25%-65%.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Should not be used internally, especially during
pregnancy.
SIDE EFFECTS: Epileptiform convulsions can occur, if taken
internally.
INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS: None known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for all rheumatic conditions, aches and
pains in joint areas. Also works as a diuretic, it is a good nerve
tonic and for ulcers and wounds.
A-CAM Sandalwood Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
SANDALWOOD (INDIA) (SANTALUM ALBUM-SANTALACEAE)
This oil is distilled in India from the wood of a small tree, the oil
is found in the heartwood at the center of the tree (not in the bark)
and the roots. The heartwood takes 30 plus years to become ready. It
has long been regarded as having aphrodisiac properties and it makes
a popular massage oil. It is particularly beneficial for dry skin and
is a useful remedy for treating cystitis.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Sanatol 90% or more, consists of a mixture of
two primary sesquiterpenic alcohols.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for diarrhea, hiccups, laryngitis, sore
throat, nausea, vomiting, depression, and tension. Also good for dry
skin that is inflamed or irritable.
A-CAM Spearmint Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
SPEARMINT (CHINA) (MENTHA SPICATA-LABIATAE)
This branching herb is distilled from the flowers and leaves. A very
fragrant aroma it has been used for flavoring for hundreds of years.
Use it as a breath freshener, or deodorizer in non -toxic products.
Cultivated largely in the U.S.A., and the Far East.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Menthol, terpenes, ketone and tannin.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: First choice for non-toxic toothpaste and
breath freshener.
HERBAL TEA: AN excellent tea for any stomach problems. It is also a
great tea to drink for increasing energy and alertness.
A-CAM Spruce (Hemlock) Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
SPRUCE (HEMLOCK) (PICEA MARIANA)
Just like all the Pines, the Spruce Essential Oil is use for
respiratory synergies and/or blend. It is also good to use for smell
recognition since it allows many to transport themselves to December
holidays.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Esters, terpene, sesquiterpenes, pinene,
lonyifolene, camphere, bornyl acetate.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
A-CAM Styrax Benzoin Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
STYRAX BENZOIN (SUMATRA) (STYRAX. SPP.)
The essential oil is a balsamic resin, almost solid at room
temperature, this yellow/red brown Essential Oil is grown in Sumatra
and Siam. Like most wood resins this Essential Oil is a skin
preservative, useful in skin care preparations. Styrax is also an
antiseptic, diuretic, expectorant, and a mild stimulant; the aroma is
very relaxing.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Benzoic acid, benzoresinol, siaresinotannol,
vanillin, styrol, styracin, phenyl-prophyl.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: A good choice for any relaxing and skin care
blend.
A-CAM Tangerine Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
TANGERINE (N.AMERICA) (CITRUS NOBILIS-RUTACEAE)
Growth in tropical climates, the Essential Oil is obtained by
expression of the outer rind of the fruit. The aroma is relaxing and
blends well with other oils. Growth in the U.S.A.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Limonene, a-pinene, b-pinene, linalool,
nerol, p-cymene, mycene.
PERFUME NOTE: Medium
A-CAM Thyme White Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
THYME WHITE NF (MOROCCO) (THYMUS SPP.-LABIATAE)
Obtained from the flowering tops, Thyme is distilled mainly in Spain
and Israel although the herb is grown throughout Europe. It is a warm
and stimulating oil that will relieve muscular pain. It is used to
treat many kinds of infections in the skin, urinary tract and
respiratory related. Because it is a strong antimicrobial it
strengthens the immune response. Thymol, thyme’s most active
ingredient, is well known for its antibacterial and antifungal
properties. The oil from the leaves of this plant, when inhaled,
helps to loosen phlegm and relax the muscles in the respiratory
tract, explains Norman R. Farnsworth, Ph.D., director of the Program
for Collaborative Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences at the
University Of Illinois at Chicago.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: 25-40% Thymol and carcacrol with borneol,
cineol, linalool, menthone, p-cymene, pinene, and triterpenic acid.
PERFUME NOTE: Middle
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None
known.
PROPERTIES: 1. Antispasmodic 2. Diuretic 3. Antiseptic 4. Expectorant
5. Preventive of contagious and pulmonary diseases.
THE VAPORS EFFECTIVELY NEUTRALIZE: 1. Eberth’s bacillus 2. Diphtheria
3. Staphylococcus 4. Tuberculosis
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: First choice for room diffusion in moldy,
mildewed areas. Also useful for increasing circulation, lowering high
blood pressure, as a diuretic, for colds, flu, headaches, sinusitis,
sore throats, tonsillitis, menstrual irregularity, insomnia, anxiety,
nervous debility, depression, for coughs, bronchitis, emphysema,
asthma, for boils, sores and hair loss.
CAUTION: This oil must be well diluted before using, it may irritate
sensitive skin.
NOTE: It is not the color of the plant that influences the color of
the oil, it is the type of container in which the oil was distilled
(metallic containers oxidize turning the oil red, onyx containers do
not react with the oil). It is not known how the therapeutic value is
affected by the oxidation.
A-CAM Ti Tree (Tea Tree) Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
TEA TREE OR TI-TREE (AUSTRALIA) (MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA-MYRTACEAE)
Also known as Ti-tree, it is obtained by steam distillation form the
leaves of a tree grown in Australia. The oil is colorless to pale
yellow with a spicy odor. It has excellent germicidal and antifungal
properties, which offers a wide range of uses including the treatment
of colds, flu, herpes, thrush, athlete’s foot, warts, and infections.
It takes one ton of fresh leaves to produce about twenty pounds of
oil.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Terpenes, 50-60%, cineol, sesquiterpenes, and
sesquiterpenic alcohols.
PERFUME NOTE: Top
PROPERTIES: 1. Anti-infectious action 2. Active against all three
categories of infectious organisms: A. Bacteria B. Fungi C. Viruses
3. Powerful immuno-stimulant 4. Anti-fungal A. Ringworm B. Athletes
foot
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Use for colds, bronchitis, and sore throat, as
a mouthwash, for infected wounds, insect bites, and fungus.
A-CAM Valerian Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
VALERIAN (FRANCE) (VALERIAN OFFICINALIS L.-VALERIANACEAE)
Distilled from the roots and rhizome of an herb grown in Europe and
Russian Asia, the Essential Oil has an aromatic, pungent, musky
smell, which for 100’s of years has been used as a sedative and
tranquilizer. Natural chemicals in valerian called valepotriates act
as a muscle relaxer, making the Essential Oil useful for menstrual
cramps and muscle spasms. Current research shows its effectiveness
with insomnia. “According to the latest information available, we
simply don’t know what the active ingredients are,” says Varro E.
Tyler, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacognosy, Purdue University,
Lafayette, Indiana. Although not related to Valium, we utilize
Valerian due to their similar properties and qualities. It is also
known as an antispasmodic. Use for reducing blood pressure.
Sleep-promoting sedative.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Valerianic acid, isovalerianic acid, borneol,
pinene, camphene, methyl-2-pyrrole ketone, and sesquiterpenes.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE EFFECTS/INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: None
known.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Valerian is a first choice mixed with Marjoram
in emotional synergies and /or blends. An excellent relaxer, this one
belongs in your blending kit. It is scientifically validated to be
effective for insomnia, use in a synergy/blend and in tea form.
HERBAL TEA: Scientifically validated as a sleep aid. I recommend a
blend with Valerian and St. John’s Wort in a Jasmine/Green tea base.
A-CAM Vetivert Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
VETIVERT (INDIA) (VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES/ANDROPOGON
MURICATUS-GRAMINEAE)
Distilled from the roots of a scented grass grown mainly in India and
Indonesia. It has a sweet, woody and earthy smell and is used as a
base note for perfumes and blends. The oil is dark brown in color,
its properties are calming and relaxing and it makes a pleasant
addition to massage and bath blends. It takes one ton of plant
material to produce six to seven pounds of oil.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Vetiverol alcohol
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: Because of a low yield and the expense of this
oil, Vetiver is usually adulterated with synthetics and this version
can cause noxious effects. Use only 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade essential
oil.
A-CAM Ylang Ylang 1st Grade Extra Essential Oil Description,
Properties, Uses
YLANG-YLANG 1ST GRADE EXTRA (INDONESIA) (CANANGA ODORATA-ANONACEAE)
This oil is distilled from the fresh flowers of the trees grown
mainly on the Island of Comores, off the coast of East Africa and
Indonesia. It has a powerful and exotic, floral smell and has a
relaxing affect on the nervous system. It is traditionally used as an
aphrodisiac and for the treatment of high blood pressure.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Alpha pinene, benzoic acid, cadinene,
caryophyllene, cresol, eugenol, isoeugenol, 5-7% linalyl acetate,
8-10% lynalyl benzoate and 30-32% linalool and geraniol.
PERFUME NOTE: Base
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: One of the most favorite Essential Oils.
Useful for high blood pressure, depression, insomnia, tension, and
oily skin and in suntan blends. It is also a well-known attractant,
useful in many synergies, blends and products.
CAUTION: Should not be used by anyone with low blood pressure.
A-CAM Essential Oil Methods of Use
- Keep out of reach of children.
- If under a doctor’s
care, consult him/her before using. - Do not take internally
by mouth unless directed by a medical doctor. - Keep out of
eyes. - Do not use during pregnancy or if
breast-feeding. - If you have any adverse reactions
discontinue use. - Always consult a qualified medical
practitioner if ill or suffering from high or low blood pressure or an
undiagnosed illness. - Use essential oils/blends by drop
only and only as directed. - Keep essential oils away from
open flames, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. - Do not use the Essential
Oil of Ylang-Ylang if you have low blood pressure. - Do not
use the Essential Oil of Rosemary if you have high blood pressure, rapid
heartbeats or if diagnosed with epilepsy. - Do not use the bath
method if you have to maintain a certain therapeutic level of medication
in your system.
Balneo Bath (medicinal bath)
Full Bath: Fill the bathtub with warm water and add 10-15 drops of the
essential oil or desired blend just before entering, swirling the water to
distribute evenly. Soak for at least 15-25 minutes while breathing
deeply and relaxing. Do not take a soap shower after bathing; this will
interfere with the aroma and the therapy itself.
Foot Bath: Fill a pan with warm water and add 4-6 drops of the desired
essential oil or blend. Soak feet for 20-25 minutes.
Aerotherapy/Room Diffused
Air Conditioning System: In a 24
or 36-ounce heavy-duty spray bottle add 20-25 drops of the desired oil or
blend and fill with water. Spray directly into A/C vents and filter on a
weekly basis.
Humidifier and Dehumidifier: Follow your
appliance directions, fill with water, and add 20-30 drops of desired
essential oil/blend.
Sick Building Syndrome Synergy: This synergy is used only in
aerotherapy, spray diffusion, and for surface cleaning. It should not
be used undiluted, by olfactory method, or directly on human skin, as
it contains Thyme White which can irritate sensitive membranes!
Surface Cleaning: Certain A-CAM Oils, like Lemon and Orange, are
particularly good solvents with very pleasant smells. In combination
with pure baking soda and a scrub-sponge, they turn kitchen and
bathroom cleaning into a therapeutic pleasure. A-CAM Orange is an
excellent de-greaser for removing bicycle, automotive, and home
appliance grease from hands or surfaces. Remember to always spot-test
before use: A-CAM Lemon is a bleaching agent!
Olfactory/Smell
Apply one to two drops of the blend or oil
to the fingertips and rub between your fingertips before gently applying
to nostrils. Cup hands over nose and gently breathe-in deeply for a few
seconds. Can be also applied one drop to palm, rub hands together and
gently smell.
Headache blend: Apply the recommended blend,
one drop between fingertips and gently touch/apply to the left and right
temple before following the above olfactory/smell directions.
NOTE: If your skin is sensitive, essential oils/blends can also be
effective by placing a few drops in a tissue and breathing in deeply for
a few seconds. Use only when needed, do not exceed more than eight times
per day. Do not use the contact method with non-A-CAM oils. Many
non- A-CAM oils are cut or extracted using petrochemicals classified
as irritants, toxins, or carcinogens!
HOT OILS: Do not use the “hot” oils like basil, birch, black pepper,
pimenta berry, on sensitive mucus membranes… they will burn!
NOT FOR DIRECT SKIN CONTACT: Thyme White, Oregano, Garlic, and Onion
are powerful oils and are far too concentrated to ever use on human skin
without proper dilution. You must receive proper A-CAM training in these
oils before using them:
A-CAM Professional Education at A-CAMeducation.com
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