Active Ingredient
Ocimum basilicum
Property
* Clearing mind, steadies the nerves
*Cooling down fever, treating menstrual problem
* AVOID during pregnancy
Blend:
Bergamot, Black pepper,
Cedarwood, Fennel, Ginger,
Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender,
Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Verbena
Preparation & Application
The Tropics range is 100% pure essential oils of exotic tropical origin.
General tips about essential oils:
1. Almost no essential oil should be applied neat to the skin.
2. Normal dilution is 2.5% ie, 15 drops of the essential oil to 30ml of carrier oil.
3. Essential oils to avoid in cases:
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
EPILEPSY
Fennel, Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
INFANT CARE
Basil, Black pepper, Clove, Citronella, Fennel, Ginger, Lemongrass, Thyme, Wintergreen
PREGNANCY
Basil, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Fennel, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrrh,
Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
4. Use essential oils with caution:
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
Chamomile, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang
SKIN IRRITANT
Basil, Black pepper, Citronella, Clove, Ginger, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin. Melissa, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine, Thyme, Tea tree
PHOTOSENSITISATION
Bergamot, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Petitgrain, Lime
5. Advisable essential oils:
PREGNANCY 2nd & 3rd TRIMESTER
Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain for gentle relaxant and also stretch mark prevention Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium, Spearmint to assist with physical discomfort such as backache, nausea and heartburn
