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CITRONELLA Cymbopogon nardus PLANT PART USED grass AROMA PROFILE floral, with grassy, green notes AROMATHERAPY BENEFITS protecting   Because of its association with insect repellency, citronella is usually overlooked as an aromatherapy oil.  That's a shame because citronella possesses warming and activating qualities on both the physical and mental levels. Physically, citronella will produce a subtle sensation of warmth when properly diluted in a massage oil and applied to the skin. Dilute 3 drops of essential oil per teaspoon of massage oil. Using this in a friction massage may help bring relief to painful joints and muscles. Perform a simple friction massage by rubbing a targeted area vigorously until warmth is produced by the friction. The idea is to bring blood and soothing warmth into the affected area. Combine citronella with eucalyptus to heighten this effect, or use lavender to make the effect more moderate and balancing. Like its cl...

LEMON Citrus x limon  PLANT PART USED peels AROMA PROFILE rich, fresh, sweet AROMATHERAPY BENEFITS energizing, refreshing, uplifting The crisp and cheery aroma of lemon is a familiar feature of soaps, shampoos and cleaning products.  Astringent lemon oil is goood for skin care and can be blended with tea tree to make an especially effective detioxifying cleanser.  It also blends well with sandlewood, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, ylang ylang, rose absolute, bergamot, and other citrus oils.  Lemon oil is the place to start if you plan to naturalize your daily cleaning. Cleansing Certain essential oils have long been prized for their ability to cleanse both our bodies and our personal environments.  Lemon, is one of these.  Enhance your cleansing activities with aromatherapy.  METHODS   Detoxifying Bath:   Add a few drops to your bath.  The cleansing, revitalizing aromas of citrus oils sharpen the senses and brighten...