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Chamomile German/BlueMatricaria RecutitaProduct Description•Origin : EgyptNote : Middle notePart used : FlowersExtraction : Steam distillationAroma : Fruity herbal Aroma•Chamomile herb is dried before distillation and the blue colour is dueto Chamazulene being produced during the distillation process. The nameMatricaria comes from the Latin word "matrix" meaning "womb" becauseof the plant's widespread use by women for gynaecological conditions andduring childbirth. Chamomile German has feathery leaves and blue daisylikeflowers 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 jatamansiProduct Description•Origin : India and ChinaNote : Base NotePart used : RootExtraction : Steam DistillationAroma : Fresh, Warm, Mildly penetrating,Pungent Aroma•Some essential oils have a very long history and spikenard is one. It ismentioned in the bible and was often referred to as nard in ancient times. Itcomes from the root of a perennial herb that is related to valerian and itoften used as a sedative. In India today it is a common ingredient inAyurveda medicinal oils. The essential oil is pungent, and very few dropsare 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 ConditionsLavenderLavandula angustifoliaProduct Description•Origin : Bulgaria, FranceNote : Top to middle NotePart used : FlowerExtraction : Steam DistillationAroma : 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 somewhatdifferent properties. The plant is harvested in mid-summer, left to dry for acouple 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, HeadacheClary SageSalvia sclareaProduct Description•Origin : North Africa and WesternAsiaNote : Middle notePart used : Flower and leavesExtraction : Steam distillationAroma : Woody, herbal, coniferous•Native to Southern and Central Europe and to Western Asia, clarysage was known to many ancient cultures. Indian sage is said it gaveillumination, while the Romans attributed to it the ability to confer goodhealth.•Therapeutic uses and properties• Menstrual Problems - Menstrual Cramps, PMS, Hot Flashes,Muscular Fatigue, Excessive Perspiration, Nervousness.• Insomnia, Loss of Concentration, Poor Memory, Anxiety, Physical andPsychological Stress..