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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
My name is Mrs Julie-Anne Whiley. I'm a friendly and a fun loving individual. I like meeting new people. I love being with friends but I also enjoy my own space from time to time. I have a number of different hobbies. I enjoy watching the footy, reading, films and listening to music. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I particularly enjoy it when we all get together. (though it doesn't happen very often). I love the village where I live. I particularly enjoy the countryside here. My home town was Bedworth,Warwickshire although I am currently living in Peterborough. I also love to stay home to dine, preparing and cooking everything from scratch for me and my husband.I also really enjoy Yoga and healthy living.

Thursday, 19 February 2009

Eucalyptus Uses and Effects

Eucalyptus
Name of essential oil: Eucalyptus
Latin name of essential oil: Eucalyptus Globulus
Botanical family name of essential oil: Myrataceae
Note of essential oil: Top
Extraction method: Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs
Safety data: None

Uses / Effects:
Expectorant- so is useful for bronchitis, coughs and catarrh.
Rubefacient- so is useful for arthritis, rheumatism and poor circulation.
Febrifuge- so is useful for fevers
Analgesic- so is useful for headaches, migraine, muscular aches/pains, neuralgia, rheumatism and sprains/strains.
Antibacterial/antiviral- so is useful for colds, flu, spots and a sore throat.
Antiseptic- so is useful for urinary tract infections, cystitis and fluid retention.

Clary Sage Uses and Effects

CLARY SAGE
Name of essential oil: Clary Sage
Latin name of essential oil: Salvia scarea
Botanical family name of essential oil: Lamiaceae
Note of essential oil: Top/Middle
Extraction method: Steam distillation of the leaves and flowers
Safety data: Avoid with alcohol Narcotic effect

Uses / Effects :
Antidepressant- so is useful for depression, including postnatal, depression.
Relaxant and sedative- so is useful for headache, migraine, pre-menstrual syndrome, anxiety, shock, asthma, hysteria, stress related illness psoriasis.
Antiseborrhoeic- so is useful for oily skin and hair, acne, spots.
Antispasmodic- so is useful for cramp, labour pain, period pain, muscular, spasms, asthma.
Hormone balance- so is useful for hormonal problems such as irregular periods, pre-menstrual syndrome and during menopause, alopecia.
Antiseptic- so is useful for acne, sore throat, boils, infections.
Digestive- so is useful for indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea, flatulence, colic.
Emmemagogue- so is useful for loss of irregular periods.
Clary Sage has a strong smell and you really do not need to use more than 2 drops of this oil

Camomile

Name of essential oil: Chamomile
Latin name of essential oil: Anthemis Nobilis
Botanical family name of essential oil:Compositae
Note of essential oil: Middle
Extraction method: Steam distillation of the flowers
Safety data: Can cause Dermatitis is some individuals

State the main uses / effects of each essential oil:
Analgesic- so is useful for migraine, headaches, toothache, earache, pain in muscles or joints.
Sedative- so is useful for insomnia, irritability, migraine, nervous asthma.
Anti-inflammatory- so is useful for eczema, rheumatism, arthritis, dermatitis, psoriasis, cuts, insect bites, burns.
Antibacterial- so is useful for acne, spots, abscesses, cuts, cystitis, skin infections.
Emmenogogue- so is useful for irregular or lack of periods.
Antispasmodic- so is useful for irritable bowel syndrome, muscular spasm, cramp, period pain.
Carminative- so is useful for flatulence, nausea, digestive problems, indigestion.
Febrifuge- so is useful for fevers.
Camomile has nearly as many uses as Lavender a good bottle will cost around £10.00
any questions please ask...

Bergamot essential oils and its uses

Name of essential oil: Bergamot
Latin name of essential oil: Citrus Bergamia
Botanical family name of essential oil:Rutaceae
Note of the essential oil:Top
Extraction method: Expression of the peel of a small, pear-shaped, green/yellow fruit.
Safety data:Phototoxic

Benefits/effects
Antiseptic- so is useful for acne, oily skin, spots, skin infections,
wounds, bronchitis, boils.
Uplifting/calming- so is useful for pre-menstrual syndrome, anxiety, insomnia, psoriasis, stress related problems.
Aperitif- so is useful to stimulate appetite.
Digestive- so is useful for indigestion, colic, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome.
Antiviral- so is useful for cold sores, warts, sore throats, colds, viral infections.
Diuretic- so is useful for fluid retention, cellulite.
Anti-depressant/neurotonic- so is useful for nervous breakdown, stress related problems, depression.
This oil has a light orange fragrance, it is a very cost effective oil and as you can see it has many uses..any questions please ask...

Wednesday, 18 February 2009


Name of Essential oil: Lavender

Latin name of essential oil: Lavendula Augustifoilia

Botanical family name of essential oil: Lamiaceae

Note of essential oil: Middle

Extraction method: Steam distillation of the flowers and stems

Lavenders main uses & effects

Lavender has many uses, relaxant, sedative, antidepressant, anxiety, shock, irritability, insomnia, headaches, and migraine.

Pre-menstrual syndrome, stress- related conditions.

Analgesic/antispasmodic- so is useful for intestinal cramps,

muscular cramps, period pains, colic and asthma, diarrhoea, flatulence.

Analgesic/anti-inflammatory- so is useful for eczema, insect bites, cystitis, bruises, sprains, strains, burns, psoriasis,

muscular aches and pains, arthritis, toothache, rheumatism, dermatitis,

bronchitis, conjunctivitis, earache.

Antifungal- so is useful for athletes foot, ringworm, fungal conditions.

Hypotensive- so is useful for high blood pressure.

Vulnerary- so is useful for wounds, cuts, scars.

Antiseptic- so is useful for acne, spots, boils, cuts, colds, flu, infections, abscesses, sore throat.

Emmenagogue- so is useful for loss of/or irregular periods.

Lavender is inexpensive and cost effective with prices starting around the £3.00

you can make so many different products with just one bottle.

If you have any questions I am a Aromatherapist please just ask!