Essential Oil - River Sage Soap Co.



Essential oil from plants, herbs and flowers is a precious substance. As an example, it takes about 175 pounds of fresh lavender flowers to produce 1 pound of lavender essential oil. A single drop of essential oil can be equal to one ounce of the plant .. a little goes a long way. The descriptions below give the Latin name and family for the plant used in the essential oil, the part of the plant that is used, the method of extracting the oil from the plant and the country where the oil is produced. There is a description of the scent, some traditional uses and safety data where it applies. We hope this information is useful as you consider using aromatherapy for healing body, mind and spirit. Jump to: Citronella · Clary Sage · Eucalyptus · Grapefruit · Lavender · Lemongrass · Patchouli · Peppermint · Rosemary · Tea Tree · Ylang Ylang
Citronella · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$4.00
	Latin name: Cymbopogon nardus Family name: Graminacaea The oil is distilled from the herb and is imported from Ceylon. It has a fresh grassy-woody scent. Traditional Chinese medicine currently uses this herb for rheumatic pain. Some traditional uses: as a mosquito repellent, for colds, flu and neuralgia, to relieve pain of rheumatism and arthritis, melancholy. Avoid using on sensitive or damaged skin. (back to top)	Qty:
Clary Sage · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$5.00
	Latin name: Salvia sclarea Family name: Labiatae Clary sage oil is distilled from the flowering tops and the herb and is imported from France. It has a spicy, hay-like aroma. It has been called "clear eye" and was used for healing eye problems in times past. Some traditional uses: relieving stress and tension, lifting melancholy, easing pain, restful sleep, as an aphrodisiac; contains estrogen-like hormone, for menopause and PMS, relieving nervous exhaustion. Clary Sage should be avoided during pregnancy, or if you have endometriosis, breast, ovarian and uterine cysts and other estrogen dependant conditions (cancers). (back to top)	Qty:
Eucalyptus · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$4.00
	Latin name: Eucalyptus globulus Family name: Myrtaceae Eucalyptus is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Australia. It has a strong camphorous odor. Aborigines have used eucalyptus leaves to remedy many ills. Some traditional uses: for colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, for its bactericidal and anti-viral actions, to ease aching joints. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. (back to top)	Qty:
Grapefruit · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$4.00
	Latin name: Citrus paradisi Family name: Rutacaea Grapefruit oil is cold pressed from the peel of the grapefruit. It has a fresh, sweet, citrus scent. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy, relieve muscle fatigue, as an astringent for oily skin, to refresh and energize the body, stimulate detoxification, as an airborne disinfectant. (back to top)	Qty:
Lavender · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$4.00
	Latin name: Lavandula officinalis Family name: Labiatae Lavender oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the plant and is imported from France. It has a sweet, fresh scent. Lavender has been used for centuries as a fragrance and a medicine. Some traditional uses: balancing emotions, relieving stress, tension and headache, to promote restful sleep, heal the skin, to lower high blood pressure, help breathing, and for disinfecting. (back to top)	Qty:
Lemongrass · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$4.00
	Latin name: Cymbopogon citratus Family name: Graminacaea Lemongrass is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Guatemala. It has a powerful, lemon-grass aroma. There has been recent research in India which shows that lemongrass acts as sedative on the central nervous system. Some traditional uses: as an insect repellent and deodorizer, for athlete's foot, as a tissue toner, to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain), increase circulation, for headaches, for nervous exhaustion and other stress related problems. Use with care and avoid in pregnancy. (back to top)	Qty:
Patchouli · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$5.00
	Latin name: Pogostemon cablin Family name: Labiatae Patchouli oil is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Indonesia. It has an intense earthy, balsamic-woody aroma. Some traditional uses: for athlete's foot, as an aphrodisiac, to relieve stress and nervous exhaustion. (back to top)	Qty:
Peppermint · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$4.00
	Latin name: Mentha piperita Family name: Labiatae Peppermint oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant and is grown in the US. It has a sweet, mint aroma. Herbalists in ancient Greece and Rome used peppermint for nearly every ailment. Some traditional uses: for energy, and brighter mood, reducing pain, to help breathing, improve mental clarity and memory. Peppermint may irritate sensitive skin and should be avoided during pregnancy. (back to top)	Qty:
Rosemary · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$4.00
	Latin name: Rosmarinus officinalis Family name: Labiatae Rosemary oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the herb and is imported from Spain. It has a camphor like aroma. Ancient Greeks and Romans gave rosemary sacred status for its many beneficial uses. Some traditional uses: to energize, for muscle pains, cramps or sprains, brighten mood, for improving mental clarity and memory, easing pain, to relieve headaches, disinfecting. Rosemary should be avoided if you are pregnant, if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure. (back to top)	Qty:
Tea Tree · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$4.00
	Latin name: Melaleuca alternifolia Family name: Myrtaceae Tea-tree is distilled from the leaves and is imported from Australia. It has a spicy, medicinal aroma. Tea-tree is one of the most scientifically researched oils. Some traditional uses: as an immuno-stimulant particularly against bacteria, viruses and fungi, for relieving inflammation, as a disinfectant. (back to top)	Qty:
Ylang Ylang · (5 ml cobalt glass)		$5.00
	Latin name: Cananga odorata Family name: Annonaceae Ylang Ylang oil is distilled from the flowers of the plant and is imported from Indonesia. It has an exotic sweet floral scent. Ylang Ylang is heralded by many as an aphrodisiac. Some traditional uses: brightening mood, relieving anger and anxiety, relaxing tense muscles, to calm and promote restful sleep, lower high blood pressure, an aphrodisiac. (back to top)	Qty:

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Peppermint

Peppermint is cooling and cleansing, soothes itchy skin, relieves inflammation and congestion. It has been used in baths in Greece for centuries. It has a light, clean, refreshing aroma and is a good insect repellent.

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