• Kis Yin Blend
Violet, cinnamon, ylang ylang, rose geranium and cedarwood.
Therapeutic descriptions of individual oils:
Violet
Dry sweet aroma. Has sedative qualities to overcome insomnia and dispel feelings of anger and anxiety. Reputedly restores the bonds of friendship.
A gentle oil that helps to promote confidence and self-esteem. Violet Leaf's intriguing mossy aroma is unlike that of the flower.
Violet leaf is said to support the emotions and the heart... to soothe both nostalgia and obsession. Helps overcome fears and shyness. Energetically and ritualistically, it is an oil of springtime and of new beginnings and new growth.
Cinnamon
Peppery, earthy, spicy, bright yet slightly woodsy. Sweet and Musky. Helps with exhaustion and feelings of weakness and depression.
Takes the sting out of insect bites. May ease muscular spasm and painful rheumatic joints. Can ease colds and restores heat to the body. Has aphrodisiac properties.
Ylang Ylang
The fragrance is sweet, flowery, soft and erotic.
A euphoric and aphrodisiac essential oil, Ylang Ylang is relaxing to the central nervous system – useful for depression, stabilising mood swings, insomnia, releasing nervous tension, stress related pain, fear, calming rage and anger, low self esteem, shock and panic.
Ylang Ylang is an antidepressant, relaxing to body, mind and spirit. It has a calming action on the heart and works to soothe palpitations, lowers high blood pressure and slows rapid heart beat.
The aphrodisiac powers of Ylang Ylang are well known. It helps one to relax and is indicated for impotence and frigidity.
Rose Geranium
Fresh, herbaceous, powerful, floral – Rose Geranium has a distinct rose aroma.
Warming, tonic, balancing, refreshing and uplifting. Wonderful in skin care and a great hair care ingredient. Also a powerful insect repellent.
Cedarwood
Woody, reminiscent of Sandalwood but slightly dryer. Helps sooth nervous tension and anxious states with its calming and soothing action. Has been used for years in incense.Cedarwood helps with meditation and is thought to enhance spirituality and our connection with the divine. It helps develop and maintain a sense of balance and control in our lives. Can help with acne.
References include "The Directory of Essential Oils" by Wanda Sellar and "Aromatherapy for Scentual Awareness" by Judith White and Karen Day.
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