Description
Sparkle Box Christmas Essential Oils
A delightful decorative box of 6 X 2ml 100% pure Essential Oils to celebrate Christmas. Containing all the fragrances of the midwinter festival these oils can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere. Dilute to 3% or less before using on the skin
Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Description
Cinnamon is used as a comforting oil during the cold season as it is a lovely room fragrance, especially at Christmas – cinnamon, clove and orange oil together make a festive fragrance.
It warms and stimulates, is energising and is a strong antiseptic. It has a cleansing effect
Contraindications
Avoid if suffering from alcoholism, haemophilia prostatic cancer, kidney and liver problems and if taking anticoagulants.
Clove – Syzygium aromaticum
Description
Clove has a rich spicy scent strongly reminiscent of cloves. It is renowned for its use in calming the acute pain of toothache. It stimulates peristalsis and alleviates nausea and is renowned for relieving digestive wind. It can be used in blends for rheumatism, arthritis and muscle aches and pains.
Contraindications
Clove oil should be avoided entirely during the early stages of pregnancy. Use with caution. Clove oil can cause sensitization in some and should be used in dilutions of less than 1% if applying to the skin.
Frankincense – Boswellia carterii
Description
Frankincense is one of the traditional scents of Christmas. Still used in many religions as a pure incense for its ability to lift the mind above everyday concerns to meditate on the spirit world. Frankincense is rejuvenating, excellent for dry and mature skin and anti-wrinkle, when diluted and added to creams and carrier oils. Stress releasing, relaxing, calming, it helps to slow breathing and ease shortness of breath. Frankincense oil appears to distinguish cancerous from normal bladder cells and suppress cancer cell viability.
Contraindications
Avoid if taking Warfarin or other blood thinning medication. Avoid if suffering from an upset stomach. May cause nausea, stomach pain, burning sensations or a feeling of fullness. Extremely rarely, an allergic reaction may be experienced. This should be treated as a medical emergency.
Myrrh – Commiphora myrrha
Description
Myrrh is purifying, restorative, revitalizing, and uplifting to the mind, it can relieve stress and relax the body. It is a revitalizing oil, much used in incense and perfumes. It is used as an anti-wrinkle agent in creams. A healing antiseptic, good for mouth and throat problems, soothing to all mucus membranes and easing for chest infections. It maintains healthy skin, prevents skin aging and soothes chapped or cracked skin. It is of great help to promote menstruation and for relieving painful periods and to ease difficult labour in childbirth.
Contraindications
GRAS (Generally regarded as safe) but could be toxic in high dosage Avoid in pregnancy.
Orange – Citrus sinensis
Description
It creates a happy, relaxed feeling, perfect for people who suffer from depression or chronic anxiety under stressful situations. It relieves “butterflies”, anger, depression and creates a feeling of happiness and warmth. It is helpful in treating swollen tissue by stimulating blood circulation. Orange promotes the production of collagen and increases the blood flow to the skin. It is helpful in soothing dry, irritated skin as well as acne-prone skin. Can prevent septic conditions, fungal infections and tetanus. It helps to lose fat. Orange improves cognitive function, especially in Alzheimer’s patients.
Contraindications
Photo-toxic. Avoid direct sunlight after skin application.
Pine – Pinus sylvestris
Description
Excellent for dealing with a high energy, high stress family Christmas. It creates an energized feeling and is effective at removing mental stress. It is also used for relieving adrenal fatigue and refreshing spirits. An excellent mood elevator. Helps with mental clarity, and it relieves anxiety and nervous tension. Useful if suffering from lack of concentration and memory loss.
Contraindications
GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) Although it should still be used with care on the skin since it can cause irritation in high dosage and may sensitize the skin as well. Avoid if suffering from kidney disorders. Avoid use on children and elderly people. Avoid if suffering from high blood pressure.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.