Sunday, 22 May 2011

Jekka's aromatherapy garden

For their culinary uses, Jekka lists p274, with their properties

Sweet basil, Ocimum Basilicum, Concentration
Bergamot. Monarda Fistula, Uplifting (The Italian Orange Citrus bergamia used for the oil)
Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) Relaxing
Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, Anti toxic
Rose Geranium. Pelargonium graveolens, Relaxing
Hyssop, hyssopus officinalis, sedative
Juniper, Juniperus communis, Stimulant
Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, Anti-depressant
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, Invigorating
Sweet Marjoram, Origanum Majoriana, Calming
Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, Stimulant

of the commonly studied oils you can also include in the garden

Sage
Peppermint
Clary Sage
and Lavender

leaving the woody, gums and the floral,

Sandalwood
Orange sweet
Patchouli
Pettigrain
Frankincense
Myrhh
Cedarwood
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Juniperberry
Lemon

and the florals
Jasmine
Neroli
Rose

Essentia


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