~Incense and Oils ~

~Incense and oils ~

~Oils for use in incense and in Aromatherapy ~
The uses of incense and oils date back to biblical times and have been used by many enhancing magical essences and healing properties.
Incense and aroma oils have an effect on our atmosphere and moods; they promote healing and have many purposes.
The Indians make natural incense in the holy mountains of the Himalayas these are handmade and recommended as they are the most natural form of incense available still today. Be careful not to buy cheap artificial incense and always best to know the Source of where they are derived and created.
When purchasing aroma oils take note: True ESSENTIAL OILS are plant derived & entirely natural, and are believed to possess numerous healing qualities. Look for Essential Oil on the label as there is no therapeutic benefit from synthetic versions.

This list will assist you with the purposes for certain aromas/incense and their benefits.

Bay-
Use this oil when needing greater strength of will or in the room of sick loved one.

Bergamot-
This has a beautiful fragrance- a refinement of the feelings. Use this to overcome unsettled emotions and feelings of unbalance.

Boronia –
The delight of this native Australian bush perfume. Helpful in extreme fatigue, aid for those suffering from nervous strain, either as inhalation, bath oil or burnt in incense.

Cajeput-
Strong perfume’ use as incense when you have been under a great deal of strain and pressure to ease subconscious tensions. Great stress reliever and calms nerves.

Caraway-
This is a purifying agent and has pleasing perfume. The ancient priests use this to anoint the body before sacred ceremonies. Very powerful.

Cardamom-
Burn this incense in the room of an asthmatic about an hour before bedtime. This is very useful to use prior to relaxation practice.(100% natural )

Cassia-
A powerful, sweet perfume. It enriches the atmosphere, Use in daytime only. Promotes positive energy and motivation.

Cedar wood-

Woody, masculine perfume. For special use before concentration exercises.

Cinnamon-
Antiseptic properties. Purifies the atmosphere of a sick room. Everyone should make frequent use of this oil for better health.


Cloves-
Helpful for speech, prayer for invocation. Also good for some one who stutters.
.
Coriander-
Has a beautiful perfume and is helpful in incense when one suffers tension or strain of the throat.

Cypress-
This has a strong effect in the strengthening the mind and positive masculine qualities.

Dill-
This is specifically used to help restless children-those who get over –excited. Should be used as bath oil or burnt as incense before bedtime.

Elemi-
To aid concentration. Very helpful where concentration is weak.

Frankincense (Oilbanum)
Essential for success in church ritual and deep meditation.

Geranium-
Feminine perfume. Women find this pleasant and a popular fragrance on the body as well as in incense.

Ginger-
Particularly beautiful perfume –warming influence. Use prior to entertaining and social activities. Magnetism and attraction.

Jasmine-
This is a great favourite. An exquisite perfume, decidedly feminine influence: helping the spiritual, receptive energies.

Juniper-
This aroma is very pleasing. Used in incense from ancient times. Woody fresh fragrance.

Lavender-
Relieves feeling of tiredness, depression or irritation. Use when requiring incense to ease tension in nervous system.

Lemon-
Purifying influence- helps clear the mind of unwanted thoughts.

Lemongrass-
Use this for psychic work and meditation when concentration upon visual sense.

Lime-
Very penetrating, purifying effect.Fresh, pleasing perfume.

Mace-
Cleanses the atmosphere after illness. Use in waiting rooms, healing rooms and for invalids.

Mandarin-
Particularly delightful fragrance-fresh and sweet. A great favourite.

Neroli-
For gladdening the spirit. Use at weddings and happy festivities. Helps the nervous system and helps to elevate the consciousness.

Orange-
A rich, sweet perfume. Appropriately used in kitchen, dining rooms and halls.

Origanum-
Another perfume to use in incense before mealtimes to encourage appetite.

Patchouli-
An extremely popular oil.Usedr Moon type evening meditations, as in Ylang-Ylang. Pleasing to the senses. Use at Easter time.

Pennyroyal-
Used in healing to help anyone who suffers from any chronic malady-Also used to keep insects away.

Petit grain-
Used with lemongrass to aid clairvoyants and with any visual exercise. Helps the sense of sight.

Pimento-
Used in ancient times for purification purposes in incense.

Pine-
Refreshing, invigorating perfume. Used in mental exercises and meditation involving use of memory. Burn when listening to music, for relaxation time and musical gatherings.

Rose-
Calming and beautifying effect upon the emotions. Peaceful atmosphere is created helpful for devotions. Probably the most popular and useful incense oil.

Rosemary-
Helps memory, and concentration. Anyone with poor eyesight should use this. Traditionally this perfume helps to clear the brain and to help memory.

Sage-
Aids power of concentration. Helpful for the nervous system. Also to remove negative energies. Use this frequently.

Sandalwood-
For psychic protection and is the basis of most incense preparations. Has the power to inspire and elevate the consciousness.

Sassafras-
This is one of the most ancient ingredients. Use also for psychic protection.

Spearmint-
This is particularly for children. Has a delightful fragrance. Use frequently in children’s bedrooms.

Styrax-
For stimulation of increasing ones higher purpose.

Thyme-
Antiseptic properties. Cleanses the etheric atmosphere after any unpleasant incident. Banishes the lingering deleterious after-effects or vibrations.

Ti tree -
This oil is useful for children and has a pleasant perfume which most people enjoy.

Verbena-
This is similar in scent to lemongrass. Verbena is used in meditations of a subtle nature ~Use in outer courts and patios where in close proximity of plants and flowers. This is known as the ‘fairy perfume’

Vetiver-
Another ancient incense ingredient. It was used at one time for ceremony connected with exorcism and driving away evil influences.

Wintergreen-
This is principally used in healing but some respond to its use as an incense. It has an unusual sharp and penetrating perfume. Use sparingly.

Ylang-Ylang
Beautiful fragrance and influence. It is used in Moon type meditations and can be used to advantage with any evening meditations.

Enjoy and explore the natural essences to assist ones healing and well being.