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When used in a cream or lotion Sweet Orange essential oil also assists the lymphatic system, helping to detoxify a congested skin and although it is a good general skin tonic.

It is great for older more mature skin, dealing with dermatitis, as well as acne and soothing a dry irritated skin.

The general tonic action seems to stem from the action it has on supporting collagen formation in the skin, which is required for a healthy, young-looking skin.

Lemon oil works primarily with the digestive, immune, and respiratory systems, promoting healthy function in the body.

The therapeutic properties of Lemon oil are anti-anemic, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, anti-sclerotic, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, haemostatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, rubefacient, tonic and vermifuge.

Lemon oil can be very beneficial to the circulatory system and aids with blood flow, reducing blood pressure and helping with nosebleeds. It can help bring down fever, helps relieve throat infections, bronchitis, asthma and flu.

It boosts the immune system and cleanses the body, improves the functions of the digestive system.

Lemon oil helps to fight against infections, aids the digestive system, soothes headaches, migraines, muscular problems and is helpful for rheumatism and arthritis.

Lemon oil can be used in blended massage oils or diluted in the bath to assist with digestive problems, lack of energy, fatigue, infections, flu, obesity, overweight, rheumatism, depression, stress and as a general tonic.

Essential oils altered nervous system activity in a way that may promote the breakdown of body fat. However, due to a lack of clinical trials testing the effects of Lemon essential on fat breakdown, it's too soon to recommend Lemon essential oil as a weight loss aid.

It is helpful with constipation, dyspepsia and cellulite. This oil will boost the fat burning process and aid in elimination of waste and toxins from tissues.

Lemon oil promotes white blood cell formation, improves circulation. May aid in the prevention of cancer.

Lemon essential oil may be of some benefit to people with Alzheimer's disease.

This is a powerful, internal body cleanser that brings noticeable improvements to the skin. Lemon essential oil is exceptional for the lymph system, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen. Excellent gall bladder and kidney cleanser.

If dispersed in a very diluted form in warm water, this essential oil can be great to use as a mouth wash or gargle to sort out mouth ulcers.

Citrus Limonum good for Athlete's foot, chiliblains, corns, dull skin, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts.

The low pH of juice makes it antibacterial, and in India, the Lemon is used in Indian traditional medicines Siddha Medicine and Ayurveda.

Side effects:

Non-toxic, but can cause skin irritation and sensitizing in some individuals. Since it is a photo-toxic oil, it should not be used (even in low dilution) before being exposed to the sun

Children: avoid topical use on children under 2.

Citrus Limonum essential oil energizing and help to uplift the spirits. Emotionally and spiritually, Lemon essential oil promotes focus and clarity.

Wear diluted Lemon oil during the Full Moon to attune with its energies. Use in purification and healing oils.

Purification: Love. A Lemon may serve as a poppet.

Lemons were known to the Jews of Jerusalem, who, according to Josephus, pelted an errant high priest with them during a festival in the 90s BC.

Lemon essential oil can be used for flavoring. 1 - 2 drops is usually all that is needed. Taste test as you add because Lemon essential is highly concentrated. Use for salad dressings, cakes, frosting, pies, puddings, flavored honey.

Lemon Tea: Add a cup of warm water to one drop of Lemon essential oil. You can also mix the Lemon oil with some honey before adding the water. This is a great way to start your day. Wait 15 minutes before eating food. Drinking essential Lemon water or tea, on a regular basis, is highly beneficial.

Lemon oil can be used in a cream or lotion to clear congested skin. The astringent properties are great for oily skin conditions. The antiseptic effect of Lemon oil on the other hand, helps to treat any cuts, boils and minor wounds. The rubefacient action of the oil further helps to sort out cellulite, as well as helping with acne.

It is also used for cleaning greasy skin and hair, as well as removing dead skin cells, easing painful cold sores, mouth ulcers, herpes and insect bites. Mix a few drops with vegetable or carrier oil and apply to skin. Keep out of eyes.

Essential oils from the peel scent food, cosmetics and perfume. The seed oils are used in soaps.

Tea Tree oil good from blemishes, dark spots, pimple outburst. It clears abscesses, acne, burns, herpes, oily skin, cold sores, blemishes, diaper rash, warts, sunburn and infected wounds, while fighting dandruff on the scalp.

Melaleuca Alternifolia is treating mild to moderate acne.

Tea Tree essential oil has been found that tea tree oil induces hair growth. It actually helps in unclogging hair follicles and nourishes your roots. This oil is very good for dry scalp. It moisturizes by nourishing scalp. Tea tree oil helps restore all the replenished nutrients from the hair.

After shaving dab a few drops of Tea Tree essential oil on a piece of cotton can treat infected areas.

The world over, this oil is used with great effectiveness to ward of infections of any kind, and it is active in all three varieties of infectious organisms: bacteria, fungi and viruses. Apart from the superb anti-infectious properties of Tea Tree oil, it is also most effective to help clear bronchial congestion, asthma, coughs, sinusitis, whooping cough and tuberculosis.

In contrast, contemporary data clearly show that the broad-spectrum activity of TTO includes antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiprotozoal activities.

Tea Tree oil has powerful antiseptic properties.In vitro studies show that Tea Tree oil is capable of killing MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in a laboratory setting. American Cancer Society says that studies have found some promise of a possible role for the topical application of Tea Tree oil as an antiseptic.

Tea Tree oil treats Candida, AIDS or Herpes (viral and fungal infections). Tea tree oil can kill bacteria and fungi. Some studies suggest that it is safe and often effective for the prevention and treatment of infections.

Tea Tree oil may be effective in a variety of dermatologic conditions including dandruff, acne, lice, herpes, and other skin infections. People usually use Tea Tree oil to treat minor cuts, burns, athlete's foot, mild fungal nail infections, vaginal yeast infections, and lung problems.

It is one of the most powerful immune system stimulants and sorts out most viral, bacterial and fungal infections in a snap, while it is great to clean wounds and also relieves muscle aches and pains.

Tea Tree oil is very important in the health of the immune system, as it acts as a immuno-stimulant and increases the body's ability to fight off any infections, while it also is used to revive the mind and body after shock.

Tea Tree oil has been used as complementary therapy in surgery, burn care, and dental care. It can help with influenza, cold sores, catarrh, glandular fever and gingivitis.

Melaleuca Alternifolia could detoxify the site of a snake bite.

Side effects:

Tea Tree oil is poisonous when taken internally. Tea tree oil is not safe to take by mouth. It is not recommended for use in the ears, because it may cause damage to the inner ear.

Using Tea Tree oil can have negative effects including skin irritation, allergic contact dermatitis, systemic contact dermatitis, linear immunoglobulin A disease, erythema multiforme like reactions, and systemic hypersensitivity reactions.

Tulsi is one of the most powerful and effective stress reducers. Ocimum Sanctum is known as an adaptogen, an agent that helps one adapt more efficiently to stress by reducing the intensity and impact of stress caused by disease, infection, emotional imbalance, and mental tension.

Some sources indicate that it can be useful in relieving the pain of peripheral neuropathy and arthritis and other joint diseases

Tulsi oil is used to avoid damage factors include injury, aging, and anxiety. Stress has been proven by Western science to be the leading cause of aging and disease. Tulsi supports overall well-being, enhances stamina, and stimulates energy.

Tulsi has been proven to protect the body from radiation poisoning and catarcts, as it is an anti-oxidant and can repair cells damaged by exposure to radiation.

Tulsi essential oil also supports the immune system, promotes healthy metabolism, helps with digestion and gastrointestinal issues, also neutralizes dangerous biochemicals that contribute to cancer, degenerative disease.

Tulsi contains Vitamin C and eugonal, which contributes to lowering blood pressure and detoxifying the body, and if used regularly will prevent heart attacks and greatly reduces free radical damage.

Jeanne Rose (Director of the Institute of Aromatic Studies) indicates that it may have hormonal like action on the prostate gland.

Ocimum Sanctum is very good for eye diseases, insect bites and so on.

Ayurveda Studies:

Used extensively in India and within Ayurvedic practices.

Tulasi (Sanskrit - Surasa) has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties. It is mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, an ancient Ayurvedic text.

Tulsi is considered to be an adaptogen, balancing different processes in the body, and helpful for adapting to stress. Marked by its strong aroma and astringent taste, it is regarded in Ayurveda as a kind of "Elixir of life" and believed to promote longevity.

Tulasi is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for its essential oil. It is widely known across the Indian Subcontinent as a medicinal plant and an herbal tea, commonly used in Ayurveda, and has an important role within the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving Holy Basil plants or leaves.

Tulsi is native throughout the world tropics and widespread as a cultivated plant and an escaped weed.

This essential oil contains vitamin C and A, and minerals like calcium, zinc and iron, as well as chlorophyll and many other phytonutrients.

Ocimum Sanctum essential oil is highly anti-biotic, disinfectant, and anti-bacterial. Tulsi contains the chemical component of camphene, a bicyclic monoterpene, which causes a sensational cooling affect when applied to the face.

Tulsi essentiao oil can also be used as a daily mouthwash, as it kills 99 percent of germs and bacteria in the mouth.

It is an extremely sacred plant in India and Hinduism, hence why it is called Holy Basil. Tulasi, which is Sanskrit for "The incomparable one", is most often regarded as a consort of Krishna in the form of Lakshmi.

Tulsi has played a large role in the Hindu religion for thousands of years, as it is worshiped as the avatar of the goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth and is the wife of Vishnu.

The Hindus also believe that tulsi is an expression of Sita, whom is also an avatar of Lakshmi and is considered an example of wifely and womanly virtues for Hindu women.

Hindus grow tulsi plants in the center of their courtyards, near their homes, and Hindu temples. Many Hindu healers would use Tulsi as a medicinal herb, as it would often be used for healing the sick and would be given to the dying in order to raise their departing souls to heaven.

According to Vaishnavas, it is believed in Puranas that during Samudra Manthana when the gods win the ocean-churning against asuras, Dhanvantari comes up from the ocean with Amrita in hand for the gods. Dhanvantari (The divine medico) sheds happy tears and when the first drop falls in Amrita it forms Tulasi. In the ceremony of Tulasi Vivaha, Tulasi is ceremonially married to Krishna annually on the eleventh day of the waxing moon or twelfth of the month of Kartika in the lunar calendar. This day also marks the end of the four-month Cāturmāsya period, which is considered inauspicious for weddings and other rituals, so the day inaugurates the annual marriage season in India. The ritual lighting of lamps each evening during Kartika includes the worship of the Tulasi plant, which is held to be auspicious for the home. Vaishnavas especially follow the daily worship of tulasi during Kartika.

Tulasi leaves is an essential part in the worship of God Vishnu (Narayana) and his Avatars including God Krishna, God Rama and other male Vaishnava deities like Hanuman, Balarama, Garuda and many others.

Tulsi's protective qualities purify environments, while uplifting the mind, body, and spirit. Tulsi essential oil also has many harmony balancing characteristics, which produce virtue and joy in humans, allowing ultimate shining of the spirit's light.

This Basil is considered a sacred herb in India, where it has been planted around doorways to banish evil spirits. In various parts of the Orient it is planted around temples, and used in prayer beads.

Used for meditation:

Third Chakra - Solar Plexus: The Solar Plexus Chakra is located in the center of the belly and governs the physical functions of the stomach. Tulsi helps to regulate metabolism and digestion.

Fourth Chakra - Heart: Tulsi is able to open the heart to love and compassion, while strengthening faith and clarity throughout the Heart Chakra.

Fifth Chakra - Throat: Tulsi allows us to be in tune with our inner self and inner truth. The oil also transforms mental concepts of doubt and distrust, allowing for clear decision making made through the Throat Chakra. Physically, Tulsi assists with oral health of the teeth and gums and bacteria in the mouth.

Sixth Chakra - Third Eye: Tulsi provides ultimate spiritual cleansing throughout the body allowing for clarity and awareness to be present in the Third Eye Chakra. Tulsi also provides perspective to one's mind and spirit.

Seventh Chakra - Crown: Tulsi provides mental clarity and instills mental ease. The oil also purifies the air, mind, body, and spirit, creating a cleared personal haven where one can relax, breath, and meditate.

Basil raises vibrations, realigns subtle energies and stimulates clairaudience and spiritual connection, including the call to service and selfless or humanitarian pursuits. On the physical level, basil addresses hysteria, indecision and feelings of vulnerability or lack of control.

Turmeric is the beauty secret of Queens since the prehistoric period. Ayurveda suggests the use of Turmeric daily as it protects the skin from harmful bodies and gives a flawless fair complexion.

Turmeric essential oil in innumerable skin care products in the market for it is celebrated to treat wounds, eczema, wrinkles, pigmentation of skin, pimples, acne, psoriasis, cuts, burns and other skin infections. It can also be added to your bath tub for an aromatic, healing, stimulating and energizing bath.

Turmeric oil has been found particularly helpful for prevention of hair loss in cases of male pattern baldness.

This supercritical extract has traditionally been used to soothe damaged skin. It can also be used as an ingredient in toothpastes.

This grand herb known as "Kanchani" in Sanskrit meaning "The Golden Goddess".

The Arya culture was a group of people who worshipped the solar system and the sun as a deity. Turmeric was very sacred to them, due to its golden yellow color (like sunlight) and they believed it had special protective properties. Remnants of this belief still exist today, particularly in South India, where some people wear a dried Turmeric rhizome bead the size of a large grape around their neck or arm. This is an ancient talisman tradition used to ward off evil and grant to the wearer healing and protection.

People of ancient India believed that Turmeric contained the energy of the Divine Mother, helped to grant prosperity, cleanse the Chakras (energy centers in the body), and purify the channels of the subtle body.

The brilliant color has also been used for dyeing silk and wool; the robes of Buddhist monks were traditionally dyed with Turmeric.

“Each spice has a special day to it. For Turmeric it is Sunday, when light drips fat and butter-colored into the bins to be soaked up glowing, when you pray to the nine planets for love and luck.” ~ Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, The Mistress of Spices.

Turmeric essential oil is an anti-microbial oil rich in antioxidants and potent anti-inflammatory properties.

Turmeric oil may activate more than a dozen protective anti-inflammatory proteins in the skin cells.

Turmeric oil finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry because of its role in relieving pain, anxiety and stress: fighting physical and mental depression.

One of the most incredible things about Turmeric is that its phytonutrients actually attract electrons, which may lead to the long-term protection of cells. Certain antioxidants like Vitamin C and Co-Q10 are consumed in the process of neutralizing free radicals: essences like Cinnamon and Turmeric may provide long term protection to the cell. The effect is known to be extremely beneficial for cells throughout the body, and may protect them from oxidative stress.

Turmeric has traditionally been used to disinfect cuts and burns, dull pain, treat depression, block glycation, bind to and activate Vitamin D receptors, accelerate the healing of wounds, treat arthritis, soothe damaged skin, relieve insecurity.

It has been noted potentially helpful for arthritis care and at the same time, should benefit anyone seeking to address joint and muscle aches and pains.

This supercritical extract has traditionally been used to detoxify the liver and lift the spirits. Turmeric may also offer protection from oxidative injury to cell membranes and DNA. The CO2 essential oil is noted to be antimicrobial and anticancer.

Alterative properties proven to be the best natural cure for the most problematical human illnesses like cancer, HIV / AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, urinary tract infections, amenorrhea, hemorrhoids, gallstones, sexually transmitted diseases (STD) like Genital Herpes, Hepatitis-C.

It improves blood circulation and helps in treating female health problems like amenorrhea, dysmennorhea, uterine tumors, endometriosis and cysts. It treats diabetes, kidney pain, colitis, food poisoning, headache, vascular dysfunction, blood pressure, inflammation, swelling and reduces excess cholesterol.

Turmeric has been used in numerous Ayurvedic treatments to help fight against cancer. To restrain the development of fresh blood vessels in tumors and holds its growth. According to Ayurveda, this energizing herb is meant to support the imbalance of Kapha body type.

Turmeric is used as an effective remedy in numerous natural weight-loss treatments. It also helps in resuming the function of Pitta and Vata body types also.

Side effects:

Advised to consult an expert Ayurvedic Practitioner before using this oil internally and if you are pregnant or getting ready for a child.

Thymus vulgaris essential oil is antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti-aging.

Thyme is recorded in Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest Egyptian medical texts on record. Ebers Papyrus dates to about 1550 BC and contains over 700 remedies for almost everything including cancer, asthma and of course, embalming.

It is an ancient herb used in medicine by the Greeks and the Romans too. Before the advent of modern antibiotics, oil of Thyme was used to medicate bandages.

Thyme oil is beneficial to boost the immune system and can help fight colds, flu, infectious diseases and chills and as a urinary antiseptic, it is very helpful for cystitis and urethritis.

An excellent bronchial and lung stimulant, making it valuable in bronchitis, coughs, colds, asthma and the like, while the warming qualities are great for rheumatism, sciatica, arthritis and gout.

The warming effect of this oil can help in cases of poor circulation, as well as for arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscular aches and pains, sprains and sport injuries. It is also helpful for cellulite, anorexia, obesity and edema and in cases of scanty periods, leucorrhoea, and to speed up birth and to expel afterbirth.

Thyme oil strengthens the nerves, aids memory and concentration, can help with the feeling of exhaustion and combats depression, while it fortifies the lungs and helps with colds, laryngitis, sinusitis, catarrh, whooping cough, sore throats and tonsillitis. A tea made by infusing the herb in water can be used for coughs and bronchitis.

As a blended massage oil it can assist with arthritis, bronchitis, colds, flu, coughs, gout, bruises, eczema, mucus congestion, muscular aches and pains, obesity and rheumatism.

Thyme essential oil also is known for being a powerful liver detoxifier, immune system stimulant, and antimicrobial. Thyme stimulates blood circulation.

Thyme oil can assist with nervous complaints, respiratory problems, poor circulation and problems of the digestive system and the urinary tract.

Diluted as a mouthwash or as a gargle, Thyme oil can help with gum infections and tonsillitis.

Whilst some phenols are toxic and corrosive, others are believed to be involved in cancer prevention.

Side effects: It is a very potent oil and should not be used during pregnancy or in cases of high blood pressure. Because of the phenols (carvacrol and thymol), which can irritate mucus membranes and cause skin irritation, it should not be used for skin care products, and in general should be used in low concentrations.