Clove is a great oil to add to blends for any cold, painful, constrictive situation. It offers warming effects, reduces pain, and is strengthening for the body overall. Clove is a wonderful digestive oil and can be added to blends that are massaged into the abdomen to assist digestion. Very strong oil for cold and flu prevention. Use at a 1% dilution, 5-6 drops per ounce of carrier oil or lotion. Combine with other oils such as Ravintsara, Pine, Sandalwood, Lavender and Ginger when a cold is coming on. Clove has a strong character and can be used to emotionally support someone who is feeling weak and in need of more energy. Its spicy, warm aroma lends itself to an uplifting effect when used in a blend.

Coriander oil is known to be refreshing and uplifting for the mind. It can help reduce mental fatigue—especially when blended with other uplifting oils such as Orange and Rosemary. Coriander has been used for headaches, muscle tension and exhaustion. Coriander is warming and great for reducing pain from rheumatism, arthritis and muscle spasms. The aroma of Coriander essential oil is just like the fresh cilantro herb, bright, lemony, and vibrant. It is beautiful when added to a massage oil, bath or natural perfume. We have blended it with Bergamot and Balsam fir to create a wonderful oil for muscle pain and stiffness.

There have been great results using Cypress to relieve the swelling and pain of varicose veins, especially with a little Lemon oil added to the blend. Cypress is astringent and therefore useful for areas of excess fluid. Try adding it to skin care blends for oily skin; it is great to use with a clay mask. It can be great for stopping sweaty feet! When spasmodic coughing is the concern, smelling a few drops of the oil on a tissue can calm the lungs and can also stop an asthma attack in the beginning stages. Cypress can be used in a diffuser to bring a lovely, woodsy aroma to the room. Often used in blends for menstrual symptoms and to reduce cramps. Great for restless leg syndrome.

Elemi oil is made from a large tropical tree from the Philippines. The tree is closely related to Frankincense and Myrrh and exudes a natural yellow resin. It is only when the tree sprouts leaves that the resin is produced. The resin solidifies on contact with the air and is then distilled to produce an exotic, beautiful essential oil.Elemi has a long history of use in skin care and for respiratory complaints. It is used to reduce mucus, heal respiratory concerns, and is very calming for a cough. It is effective for chest infections, especially where there is a lot of mucus. If used in steam inhalation or inhaler it can be beneficial for reducing mucus and for sinus infections.