Chamomile German/Blue Matricaria Recutita Product Description • Origin : Egypt Note : Middle note Part used : Flowers Extraction : Steam distillation Aroma : Fruity herbal Aroma • Chamomile herb is dried before distillation and the blue colour is due to Chamazulene being produced during the distillation process. The name Matricaria comes from the Latin word "matrix" meaning "womb" because of the plant's widespread use by women for gynaecological conditions and during childbirth. Chamomile German has feathery leaves and blue daisylike flowers with yellow centres. • Therapeutic uses and properties • Skin conditions - sunburn, wounds, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, Acne, spots, chilblains. • Pain relief - arthritis, neuralgia, menstrual cramps and abdominal cramps. Spikenard (Jatamasi) Nardostachys jatamansi Product Description • Origin : India and China Note : Base Note Part used : Root Extraction : Steam Distillation Aroma : Fresh, Warm, Mildly penetrating, Pungent Aroma • Some essential oils have a very long history and spikenard is one. It is mentioned in the bible and was often referred to as nard in ancient times. It comes from the root of a perennial herb that is related to valerian and it often used as a sedative. In India today it is a common ingredient in Ayurveda medicinal oils. The essential oil is pungent, and very few drops are used in a blend. • Therapeutic uses and properties • Skin - Ageing Skin, Rashes, Urticaria. • Mind Related Conditions - Insomnia, Neuralgia (pain in Nerves). • Anxiety Nervous Tension, Stress-related Conditions Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Product Description • Origin : Bulgaria, France Note : Top to middle Note Part used : Flower Extraction : Steam Distillation Aroma : Floral sweet smooth aroma • The word lavender is derived from the Latin word lavera, “to wash” because the Romans used flowers in their baths. The ancient Greeks, Persians and Romans burnt lavender in rooms where people were sick. Today lavender is grown in many countries, each version having somewhat different properties. The plant is harvested in mid-summer, left to dry for a couple of days to maximize the aroma, and then distilled. • Therapeutic uses and properties • Skin - Itching, Wounds, Infections, Cuts, Rashes. • Eczema, Psoriasis Sunburn, Burns, Acne, Pimples, Insect Bites. • Stress related Conditions - Insomnia, Anxiety, Panic, Headache Clary Sage Salvia sclarea Product Description • Origin : North Africa and Western Asia Note : Middle note Part used : Flower and leaves Extraction : Steam distillation Aroma : Woody, herbal, coniferous • Native to Southern and Central Europe and to Western Asia, clary sage was known to many ancient cultures. Indian sage is said it gave illumination, while the Romans attributed to it the ability to confer good health. • Therapeutic uses and properties • Menstrual Problems - Menstrual Cramps, PMS, Hot Flashes, Muscular Fatigue, Excessive Perspiration, Nervousness. • Insomnia, Loss of Concentration, Poor Memory, Anxiety, Physical and Psychological Stress. .