Aromatherapy Fragrance

Speciality Candle Scents Exclusive of Swans Candles AROMATHERAPY SCENTS Aromatherapy has its roots in Antiquity. Ancient writings of both Eastern and Western cultures mention the use of herbs, spices and flowers to create special effect. Some botanicals were reported to have stimulating effects, others were reported to be calming. Even today, every culture has folk remedies based upon botanicals. Unfortunately, controlled scientific evaluation of the effects of odors has not been extensive. However our searches of scientific literature and the historical writings has yielded some close correlations between the scientific findings and the historical recipes. Therefore, we feel comfotably confident in making the following recommondations. ANTI-DEPPRESSANT:   Basil, Bergomot, Chamomile, Citrus, Clove, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Jasmin, Lavender, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Spearmint, Ylang.   ANTI-SPASMODIC:   Cardamon, Rose, Peppermint, Thyme, Fennel.   APHRODISIAC:   Basil, Geranium, Jasmin, Marjoram, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Ylang.   APPETITE IMPROVING:   Clove, Cassia, Ginger,Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme.   CALMING:   Calamus, Eucalyptus, Hyssop, Melissa, Neroli, Sandlewood, Wintergreen.   CIRCULATION STIMULANTS:   Camphor, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Thyme.   SEDATIVE:   Cajeput, Chamomile, Lavender, Melissa, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Wintergreen.   STIMULATING:   Anise, Basil, Cardamon, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Fennel, Geranium, Jasmin, Lemon, Marjoram, Rose, Rosemary, Thyme.   Suggested use level ranges from 1.0% to 5.0%