Aromatherapy 101

Amber: This essential oil promotes comfort and support, calms the mind, draws away negativity and increases circulation. Featured in Lakshmi products.

Frankincense: High in sesquiterpenes, it is stimulating and elevating to the mind and helps overcome stress and despair, as well as supports the immune system. Frankincense is comforting, centering, and elevating. Long associated with spirituality, sesquiterpenes help erase DNA damage and supply oxygen to human tissue (excellent for cancer patients). Featured in Lakshmi products.

Jasmine: Good for sensitive skin, jasmine is known for its uplifting and stimulating properties. Considered an aphrodisiac for centuries, it supports the nervous system and is helpful for women going through menopause. Also helps relieve disappointment and indecision. Featured in Saraswati products.

Lemongrass: An anti-depressant, lemongrass is also a mental and physical stimulant and fights fatigue. Its properties are anti-septic and help draw away body odor. Sometimes used for purification and digestion, studies in Phytotherapy Research provide more information regarding the benefits of topically applied lemongrass. Featured in Athena products.

Neroli: Commonly used as a sedative to relieve anxiety and calm nervousness, neroli is an anti-spasmodic and aphrodisiac. It's also used to address a wide range of sexual health problems such as loss of libido, impotency, erectile dysfunction and frigidity. Featured in Saraswati products.

Patchouli: This oil is used to treat depression and anxiety and as an aphrodisiac. (It can be used to address a wide range of sexual health problems such as loss of libido, impotency, erectile dysfunction and frigidity). It's an anti-septic and sedative. Featured in Lakshmi and Saraswati products. 

Rose: This beautiful fragrance helps bring balance and harmony. It is stimulating and elevating to the mind and creates a sense of well-being. Rose is considered the queen of oils for female concerns, establishing harmony throughout the body no matter what life brings. It is also great for circulation and skin care. Featured in Isis products.  

Sandalwood: Use as a memory booster, anti-inflammatory and to reduce blood pressure; sedate nervous afflictions and inflammations; and boost health and immunity. Featured in Lakshmi products. 

Vanilla: This scent eases breathing problems and sleep apnea, helping to calm your nerve and brain cells. Use to treat chronic stress, insomnia, anxiety, chronic fatigue and restlessness. It can also be used to address a wide range of sexual health problems such as loss of libido, impotency, erectile dysfunction and frigidity. Featured in Parvati products.