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EUCALYPTUS

Essential Oil Candle

Aroma – Clear, sharp and piercing.

Uses - Excellent for respiratory tract infections, influenza, throat infections, coughs, asthma and inflammations. Good for hay fever and aids in the reduction of body temperature. Oil uses: analgesic, antiseptic, antiviral, decongestant, deoderant, expectorant, parasiticide and stimulant.

Description – There are over 700 different species of Eucalyptus in Australia, of which at least 500 produce a type of essential oil.

Customary Practices – A traditional household remedy in Australia, the leaves and oil are especially used for respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and croup.

Extraction - By steam distillation from the fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs.

Caution - Check with you medical practitioner if using during pregnancy.
For medicinal purposes, use under consultation with your preferred medical practitioner.

Blends well with - Orange

Fragrant Oil candle

Aroma – Sweet, with soft undertones of Camellia.

Description –

Green tea is a type of tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan to the Middle East. Over the last few decades green tea has been subjected to many scientific and medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with some evidence suggesting regular green tea drinkers may have lower chances of heart disease and developing certain types of cancer.

Blends well with:Sandalwood, Orange and Lemongrass.

Essential Oil candle

Aroma – Fresh, tangy and invigorating

Uses - Aids in the relief of headaches, respiratory problems, nervous exhaustion and stress related conditions. Widely used as an insect repellent, especially for fleas, ticks and lice.
Oil uses: analgesic, antidepressant, anti oxidant, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, insecticide and sedative.

Description - Lemongrass is a fast growing aromatic perennial grass, native to Asia.

Customary Practices - Traditionally it was used for infectious illnesses and fever. A great food flavour.

Extraction - Oil extraction is by steam distillation from the fresh and semi dried leaves.

Caution - Check with you medical practitioner if using during pregnancy.
For medicinal purposes, use under consultation with your preferred medical practitioner

Blends well with - Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.

Essential Oil candle

Aroma – Fruity, sweet, tangy and refreshing.

Uses - Uplifting and creates a positive mind. Assists in the respite of nervous conditions and depression. It relieves the listless. Oil uses: an anti inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, and tonic

Customary Practices - Oranges and lemons are said to strengthen the heart – they are good for thinning the blood, and beneficial for heart palpitations, heartburn and as a tonic.

Extraction - Extraction is by cold expression from the outer peel of the almost ripe fruit.

Caution - Check with you medical practitioner if using during pregnancy.
For medicinal purposes, use under consultation with your preferred medical practitioner

Blends well with - Cinnamon, Clove, Vanilla, Lavender and Ylang Ylang. Try it with chocolate if you like a jaffa!

Essential Oil candle

Aroma – Strong, zesty and highly penetrating.

Uses - Aids in the relief of headaches, mental fatigue, migraines, nervous stress and vertigo.
Oil uses: an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and expectorant.

Description –A perennial herb which is cultivated world wide.

Customary Practices - Peppermint has been cultivated since ancient times in China, Japan and Egypt where it has been found in tombs. Eastern and Western medicine use it for a variety of complaints including; indigestion, nausea, diarrhoea, headaches, toothaches, cramp and even flatulence.

Caution - Check with you medical practitioner if using during pregnancy.
For medicinal purposes, use under consultation with your preferred medical practitioner.

Extraction - Extraction is by steam distillation from the flowering herb.

Blends well with - Eucalyptus and Vanilla.
For something different try it with Chocolate.

Fragrant Oil candle

Aroma – An energetically fresh fragrance. Gives that outdoor feeling even on those dark wintry days.

Blends well with - the more subtle florals like Boronia and Geranium to add that extra sweetness.