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Which essential oil is aphrodisiac?

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Ylang ylang

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Which essential oil is antipruritic?

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Peppermint

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Which essential oil is cytophylactic?

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Patchouli

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Which essential oil is antibacterial?

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Eucalyptus smithii

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Which essential oil is anticatarrhal?

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Myrrh

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Which essential oil is antiseborrhoeic?

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Cedarwood

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Which essential oil is a febrifuge?

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Peppermint

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Which essential oil is immuno-stimulant?

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Tea tree

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Which essential oil is a partruient?

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Jasmine

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Which essential oil is sudorific?

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Tea tree

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Which essential oil is vasodilatory?

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Marjoram

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Which two essential oils are anti-allergic?

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Chamomile roman and german

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Which two essential oils are balancing?

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Geranium and Lavender

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Which two essential oils are cordial?

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Benzoin and Rosemary

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Which two essential oils are decongestant?

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Eucalyptus dives and smithii

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Which two essential oils are digestive?

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Pettitgrain and Thyme

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Which two essential oils are galactagogue?

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Fennel and Jasmine

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Which two essential oils are hypertensive?

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Rosemary and Thyme

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Which two essential oils are vasoconstrictive?

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Cypress and peppermint

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Which three oils are antifungal?

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Cedarwood, Eucalyptus dives and Thyme

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Which three oils are antimicrobial?

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Fennel, Lavandin and Patchouli

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Which three oils are cephalic?

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Basil, Peppermint and Rosemary

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Which three oils are detoxifying?

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Lavender, Lemon and Neroli

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Which three oils are prophylactic?

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Basil, Eucalyptus globulus and Patchouli

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What oil would you use to help remove catarrh?
Myrrh
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What oil would you use to heighten sexual desire?
Ylang ylang
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What oil would you use to help relieve the sensation of itching?
Peppermint
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What oil would you use to help with cell regeneration?
Patchouli
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What oil would you use to help reduce a fever?
Peppermint
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What oil would you use to help stimulate the immune system?
Tea tree
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What oil would you use to help increase perspiration?
Tea tree
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What oil would you use to help increase the dilation of capillaries?
Marjoram
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Therapeutic actions of Basil
AntisepticAntispasmodicCephalicEmmenagogueTonicUpliftingWarmingProphylactic
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Therapeutic actions of Benzoin
CarminativeCordialExpectorantSedativeVulnerablyWarming
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Therapeutic actions of Bergamot
AnalgesicAntisepticAntiviralCoolingRelaxingSedativeLaxative VermifugeUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Cedarwood atlas
AntisepticAnti fungalAntiseborrhoeicAstringentDiureticExpectorantMucoyliticNervineSedativeTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Chamomile Roman
AnalgesiaAnti inflammatoryAntisepticAntispasmodicBactericidalEmmenagogue mildSedative nervous systemStomachicVulneraryVermifugeTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Clary sage
Anti inflammatoryAntispasmodicRelaxingSedativeTonicUpliftingHypotensive oil
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Therapeutic actions of Cypress
AntispasmodicAstringentHaemostaticDiureticTonicUpliftingVasoconstrictive
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Therapeutic actions of Eucalyptus smithii
Analgesic AntisepticAntiviralAntibacterialDecongestantExpectorantRubefacientStimulantUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Fennel
AntisepticAntispasmodicCarminativeDepurativeDiureticGalactagogueEmmenagogueLaxativeAnti microbialTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Frankincense
EmmenagogueExpectorantRelaxingRube fanciestSedativeTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Geranium
AstringentAntidepressantDiureticAnti inflammatory BalancingHaemostaticVulnerary VermifugeStimulantTonicUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Ginger
StimulatingTonicAnalgesicLaxativeWarmingRubefacientAntispasmodicStomachic
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Therapeutic actions of Grapefruit
AstringentDepurativeDiureticStimulantTonic Uplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Jasmine
AntidepressantAntispasmodicGalactagogueParturientRelaxingSedativeTonic (uterine)
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Therapeutic actions of Juniper
AntisepticAntispasmodicDepurativeDiureticEmmenagogueRelaxingSedativeStimulantTonicWarmingRubefacient
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Therapeutic actions of Lavender
AnalgesicAnti inflammatoryAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralBalancingCoolingDetoxifyingFungicidalHypotensiveRelaxingSedativeTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Lemon
AntisepticAntiviralDetoxifyingDepurativeDiureticFungicidalHaemostaticHypotensiveStimulantTonicUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Lemongrass
AntidepressantAntisepticAstringentStimulantTonicUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Mandarin
AntiviralCarminativeRelaxingAntispasmodicTonicSedative Uplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Marjoram
AnalgesicAntispasmodicEmmenagogueRelaxingSedativeTonicNervineLaxativeVulneraryVasodilatoryWarmingHypotensive
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Therapeutic actions of Myrrh
Anti catarrhalAnti inflammatoryAntisepticCarminativeCicatrisantCoolingEmmenagogueExpectorantFungicidalSedativeVulneraryStimulant , digestive and pulmonaryTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Neroli
AntidepressantAntispasmodicCicatrisantDetoxifyingRelaxingSedativeTonicUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Orange sweet
AntidepressantAntispasmodicAntiviralHypotensiveSedativeStimulant digestive, lymphaticStomachicUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Patchouli
AntidepressantAnti inflammatoryCytophylacticDiureticFungicidalSedativeTonicAnti microbialNervineProphylacticUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Black pepper
AnalgesicAntispasmodicRubefacientTonicStomachic
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Therapeutic actions of Peppermint
AnalgesicAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralAntipruriticCarminativeCephalicCoolingDigestive tonicExpectorantFebrifugeStimulantStomachicVermifugeUpliftingVasoconstrictive
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Therapeutic actions of Petitgrain
AntidepressantAntisepticAntispasmodicDigestiveRelaxingStimulant. Digestive and nervousNervineTonicUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Rose damask
AntidepressantAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralAstringentBactericidalCicatrisantDepurativeEmmenagogueHaemostaticRelaxing SedativeLaxativeTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Rosemary
AnalgesicAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralAstringentCephalicDiureticEmmenagogueHypertensiveRubefacientStimulantNervineVulneraryCordialTonicUplifting
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Therapeutic actions of Sandalwood
AntidepressantAntispasmodicAntisepticBactericidalCicatrisantExpectorantRelaxingSedativeTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Tea tree
Anti inflammatoryAntisepticAntiviralBactericidalCoolingFungicidalImmunostimulantSudorificVulneraryTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Thyme
AntisepticAnti fungalAntispasmodicAstringentDigestiveExpectorantEmmenagogueHypertensiveMucoyliticNervineStimulantTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Vetiver
Relaxing RubefacientSedativeStimulantVermifugeNervineTonic
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Therapeutic actions of Ylang Ylang
AntidepressantAphrodisiacHypotensiveRelaxingSedativeTonic
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Analgesic means?
Painkilling effect
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Anti acid means?
Reduces the effects caused by too much gastric acid
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Anti allergic means?
Prevents allergic reactions
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Anti catarrhal means?
Helps remove catarrh
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Antidepressant means?
Helps lift depression and symptoms related to it
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Anti inflammatory means?
Reduces inflammations
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Anti microbial means?
An agent which resists or destroys pathogenic micro organisms
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Antipruritic means?
Relieves sensation of itching or prevents its occurrence
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antiseptic means?
Prevents or removes infection
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Antispasmodic means?
Calms, slows muscle spasm
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Antiviral means?
Kills virus, or helps prevent a virus developing
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Aphrodisiac means?
Heightens sexual desire
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Astringent means?
Contracts and tightens tissues, especially skin
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Bactericidal means?
Kills bacteria
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Balancing means?
Creates balance in emotions or in activity of part of the body
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Calming means?
Has an overall calming effect
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Carminative means?
Helps prevent flatulence
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Cephalic means?
Clears and focuses the mind
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Cicastrant means?
Helps wounds heal
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Cooling means?
Cools the area of application; reduces temperature
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Cordial means?
A stimulant and tonic
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Cytophylactic means?
Cell regenerator
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Deodorant means?
Removes or masks unpleasant smells
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Depurative means?
Removes impurities and toxins
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Diuretic means?
Increases urine production
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Emmenagogue means?
Provokes menstruation
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Expectorant means?
Helps fluidify, thus remove, mucus from lungs and respiratory passages
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Febrifuge means?
Reduces fever
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Fungicidal means?
Destroys fungi
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Galactagogue means?
Increases the secretion of breast milk
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Haemostatic means?
Stops bleeding
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Hypertensive means?
Increases blood pressure
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Hypotensive means?
Lowers blood pressure
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Immuno stimulant means?
Stimulates the immune system
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Laxative means?
Promotes evacuation of the bowels
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Nervine means?
Strengthening and toning to the nerves and nervous system
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Oestrogenic means?
Helps promote the production of oestrogen
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Prophylactic means?
Preventive of disease or infection
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Relaxing means?
Has a general relaxing effect
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Refreshing means?
Has a refreshing effect
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Rubefacient means?
Warms and reddens the area of application, and subsequently the blood vessels in the area dilate
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Sedative means?
Calms the nervous system
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Stimulant means?
Stimulates a particular system r the whole body
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Stomachic means?
Aids digestion, eases indigestion
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Sudorific means?
Increases perspiration
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Tonic means?
Invigorates and gives strength to a specific area or the whole body depending on the oil
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Uplifting means?
Helps positive thinking, lifts the emotions
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Vasoconstrictive means?
Reduces dilation of capillaries
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Vasodilatory means?
Increases dilation of capillaries
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Vermifuge means?
Expels intestinal worms
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Vulnerary means?
An agent which helps heal wounds and sores by external application
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Warming means?
Produces feeling of warmth
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Which is warming - Rosemary, Marjoram, Myrrh, Vetiver?
Marjoram
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Which is Vasodilatory - Marjoram, Cypress, Bergamot, Peppermint?
Marjoram
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Which is Vasoconstrictive - Marjoram, Cypress, Benzoin, Myrrh?
Cypress
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Which is not a stimulant - Geranium, Thyme, Bergamot, Peppermint?
Bergamot
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Which is not prophylactic - Basil, Eucalyptus globulus, Patchouli, Black pepper?
Black pepper
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Which would you not use to clear and focus the mind - Basil, Geranium, Rosemary, Peppermint?
Geranium
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What two oils could you use to help prevent allergic reactions?
Chamomile roman and german
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What two oils could you use to help balance in emotions or in activity of part of the body?
Geranium and Lavender
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What two oils could you use as a stimulant and tonic?
Benzoin and Rosemary
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What two oils could you use to help increase production of breast milk?
Fennel and Jasmine
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What two oils could you use to help increase blood pressure?
Rosemary and Thyme
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What two oils could you use to help reduce dilation of capillaries?
Cypress and peppermint

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