Sunspirit Essential Oils are highly concentrated plant extracts obtained through steam distillation of flowers, seeds, berries, roots and barks or citrus rind expression. Steam distillation is the most common extraction method of essential oils in which a still is charged with plant material to be processed. Steam is introduced at the base of the still and the plants volatile elements evaporate with the steam. A condensation process turns this vapour-mix into a liquid form of water and oil which floats on the top of the water and is separated off.

Cold pressing, also known as expression, is used exclusively for citrus oils. This is a very mild and gentle pressing treatment in which the outer layer of the peel is ruptured and the oil is then pressed out.

Encyclopedia of Natural Health Click a letter to see ailments alphabetically. A B C d E F g H I j k L M N o P q R S T u V W x y z Encyclopedia of Natural Health and Ailments Ailment Product Rationale   Acne     50mL Jojoba oil 8 drops Lavender oil 3 drops Geranium oil 4 drops Bergamot or Tea Tree oil Zinc Vitamin A     Jojoba is the most suitable carrier oil for mild to moderate acneic conditions (avoid Rose Hip oil). Mild antiseptic properties of Lavender, Bergamot and Tea Tree oils help to fight bacterial infection and skin inflammation. Geranium and Lavender will help balance the skin sebum and aid in repair of skin tissue. Zinc and Vitamin A are important nutrients in the management of skin conditions and may assist in tissue regeneration and wound healing.     Anxiety & Stress     Sunspirit Less Stress Sunspirit Nurture or Serenity Lavender oil Vitamin B Zinc     Massage or bathing with relaxing oils helps to calm and soothe nervous tension and bring relief to stressful conditions. Vapourisation of comforting essential oils helps settle the nerves while creating a pleasant environment. May help reduce nervous tension, insomnia and mild anxiety. Zinc helps to regulate blood sugar balance.     Arthritis, Gout & Rheumatism     Sunspirit Joint Relief Celery Fish oil Glucosamine Ginger     Gives temporary relief to the pain of arthritis and rheumatism. Warming and penetrating essential oils are combined to relieve muscular stiffness, encourage fluid movement, reduce swelling and improve joint mobility. The diuretic action of Celery may assist with the elimination of fluid. Fish oil is a rich source of marine lipids and helps to lubricate the joints. Glucosamine helps to reduce pain and improve joint mobility. Ginger is warming and offers pain relief.     Back Pain     Sunspirit Sports Star Wintergreen oil Calcium Phosphate Magnesium Phosphate     Penetrating essential oils to offer deep heat relief to muscular aches, strains and stiffness. Provides pain relief and helps to increase body movement and mobility. Calcium and Magnesium phosphate regulate nerve and muscle function, providing symptomatic relief to muscular cramping, back ache and ligament strain.     Bleeding Gums     Myrrh oil Vitamin C     Myrrh's mild antiseptic and astringent properties help tonify gums, reduce the risk of gingivitis and promote oral health. Plays an important role in peridontal disease.     Blisters     1 drop Lavender oil 1 drop Chamomile 3% oil     Lavender and Chamomile 3% oils help to sooth and reduce inflammation. Dab this combination gently onto blister 2-3 times daily. Do not pierce.     Broken Bones & Fractures     Sunspirit Comfrey ointment Calcium Magnesium     Commonly known as knitbone, Comfrey assists in the repair of broken bones. Calcium and Magnesium are important minerals for bones, nerves and muscles and may assist in the healing of broken bones.     Broken Capillaries     50g Sunspirit Aloe Gel 15 drops Rose 3% oil 10 drops Cypress oil     This combination protects capillaries, assists in the maintenance of peripheral circulation and improves poor skin tone. Apply twice daily to affected areas. Rose and Cypress essential oils have a tonic and astringent effect on capillaries.     Bruises     Sunspirit Arnica ointment 10mL Arnica or Hypericum infused oil 5 drops Geranium oil Vitamin C     Arnica stimulates the peripheral blood supply. Do not apply to broken skin. Hypericum with Geranium helps with fluid movement. This combination assists the dispersal of blood in bruising and has been found to be effective with elderly patients who tend to bruise easily and repair slowly. Protects capillaries and assists in the maintenance of peripheral circulation.     Burns (minor)     Sunspirit Nettle & Aloes ointment 50g Sunspirit Aloe Hydrate 20 drops Rose Hip oil 25 drops Lavender oil     Promotes healing to minor burns and scalds. Aloe vera provides cooling and hydrating relief. Lavender oil helps reduce minor skin inflammation and fight minor infection. Rose Hip oil helps reduce the risk of scar tissue formation.     Catarrh     Sunspirit Breathease / Breathe Relief Horseradish & Garlic Echinacea Vitamin C     Helps expel mucous and phlegm. Use Breathease as a chest and throat rub; Breathe Relief for vapourisation. Horseradish, Garlic and Echinacea offer powerful herbal relief to catarrhal congestion. Vitamin C is an important nutrient for the body's immune system.     Cellulite (improvement of)     Sunspirit Cellucleanse     Promotes drainage and helps the body to expel accumulated fluids.     Chilblains     10mL Hypericum or Arnica infused oil 5 drops Geranium oil 2 drops Ginger or Rosemary oil 1 drop Black Pepper or Clove oil Vitamin E     Hypericum gives relief to nerve pain whilst Arnica helps peripheral circulation. Geranium acts as a circulatory and nerve tonic bringing direct pain relief. Ginger, Rosemary, Black Pepper and Clove deliver heat and assist with peripheral circulation. Vitamin E encourages blood supply to the tissues, assisting with peripheral circulation.     Circulation (poor)     Sunspirit Lively Legs Ginkgo     Encourages adequate blood flow, assisting in the maintenance of peripheral circulation. Acts as a blood thinner, assisting circulation by allowing blood to move more freely.     Colds & Flu     Sunspirit Breathease / Breathe Relief Eucalyptus oil Vitamin C Garlic Echinacea     Massage Breathease onto chest and throat to help clear breathing passages. Use Breathe Relief or Eucalyptus in a vapouriser or oil burner to help clear the head. Vitamin C promotes host resistance and is vital to maintain a healthy immune system. Antiseptic, antimicrobial and expectorant qualities of Garlic and Echinacea may reduce the severity and symptoms of colds.     Cold Sores (relief of symptoms)     Bergamot oil L-lysine Zinc     Bergamot's antiviral action brings relief to symptoms of cold sores helping reduce the duration and severity Dilute with carrier and dab onto cold sore - avoid sun exposure. Antiviral properties of L-lysine help reduce cold sore symptoms. Zinc supports the immune system with its antiviral properties.     Coughs     Sandalwood oil     Provides effective symptomatic relief when a few drops are applied neat onto throat.     Cracked Heels     Sunspirit Golden Seal ointment     Assists in skin tissue repair.     Cramps     Sunspirit Lively Legs Magnesium Ginkgo Vitamin E     Encourages improved blood flow, assisting in the maintenance of peripheral circulation. Magnesium assists circulation by helping to thin the blood. Ginkgo and Vitamin E encourage blood and oxygen supply to the tissues bringing symptomatic relief to spasm and cramping.     Cystitis     Bergamot oil Sandalwood oil Cranberry Vitamin C     Added to bath or douche, these mild, antiseptic oils relieve the pain and burning associated with cystitis. In addition to bath, mix 1 drop of Sandalwood with 5mL carrier oil and massage onto lower abdomen. Cranberry reduces bacteria's ability to adhere to the lining of the bladder and urethra. Vitamin C is essential for healthy immune function.     Eczema     Sunspirit Less Stress Vitamin A Fish Oil     Helps stress related ailments and conditions, reduces inflammation, relieves itching and assists with skin repair. Vitamin A is critical to the proper development and maintenance of the skin. Fish oils have anti-inflammatory effects, helping relieve the symptoms.     Eyestrain     Carrot infused oil Bilberry     Taken internally, Carrot oil is a rich source of natural beta-carotene (pro Vitamin A) which optimises normal eye function and integrity. Bilberry is an anti-inflammatory agent and strengthens tissue membrane and collegen.     Fatigue     Sunspirit High Spirit Sunspirit Zeal Vitamin B complex     Nurturing oils selected to deliver a sense of renewal and assist in the recovery after illness or physical exercise. Use High Spirit for massage: Zeal in bath and vapourisation. Helps the body break down and utilise carbohydrates.     Fever (relief of symptoms)     10mL Sweet Almond oil 5 drops Eucalyptus oil     Dilute Eucalyptus oil in Sweet Almond oil and apply as a chest and back rub to help reduce body temperature.     Fluid Retention     Sunspirit Fluid Release Sunspirit Cellucleanse Dandelion     The dispersing properties of the essential oils in these blends assist the body's movement of fluids. Dandelion's diuretic properties promote the elimination of excessive fluid.     Foot Odour     Sunspirit Evergreen 2 drops Geranium oil 2 drops Lemon Grass oil 2 drops Lime oil     A few drops in a foot bath will help freshen and deodourise feet. Geranium, Lemon Grass and Lime essential oils in a foot bath will help promote normal sweat production and reduce risk of bacterial and microbial activity that can contribute to foot odour.     Haemorrhoids (relief of symptoms and discomfort)     Sunspirit Witch Hazel ointment 10mL Hypericum oil 5 drops Cypress oil     Witch Hazel is astringent and toning to blood capillaries and veins. Hypericum and Cypress oils assist with peripheral circulation and capillary protection. Hypericum soothes inflammation - Cypress has a toning, astringent effect on capillaries.     Hangover     2 drops Fennel or Ginger oil 2 drops Lavender oil 2 drops Spearmint oil Vitamin B Complex     These essential oils dropped onto a tissue or handkerchief and inhaled directly provide nausea and headache relief. Replenishes Vitamin B levels depleted from alcohol.     Hayfever     Sunspirit Breathease / Breathe Relief Thyme oil Vitamin C Horseradish & Garlic Fenugreek     Breathease applied as a chest and throat rub gives relief to symptoms of hayfever. Vapourising Breathe Relief or Thyme oil helps clear the upper respiratory passages. Vitamin C is important for healthy function of the immune system. Horseradish, Garlic and Fenugreek reduce the severity of allergic symptoms.     Headache     Sunspirit Less Stress Sunspirit Sleep Tight Sunspirit Hypericum ointment Lavender oil Chamomile 3% oil Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B complex     Less Stress and Sleep Tight include pain relieving essential oils that have a relaxing influence on the body's nervous system. Hypericum is beneficial to headaches of nervous origin. Lavender oil helps relieve acute pain that is sharp and piercing whereby Chamomile oil may be better suited for dull aches and pains. B Vitamins specifically address the body's nervous system     Head Lice (reduce risk of infestation)     50mL water 3 drops Sunspirit Solubalizer 6 drops Bergamot oil 6 drops Lavender oil 6 drops Lemon oil     Mix these ingredients in a Sunspirit Spritzer bottle - shake vigorously and spray daily into hair. The essential oils will help reduce the risk of head lice infestation.     Head Lice     Sunspirit Lice Scents to Kill     Aromatherapy treatment for control of lice and nits.     Hot Flushes     50mL Sunspirit Aloe Gel 3 drops Sunspirit Solubalizer 3 drops Geranium oil 3 drops Clary Sage oil 3 drops Spearmint oil     Mix these ingredients in a Sunspirit Spritzer bottle, shake well and use as a cooling facial spray. Aloe Gel provides nourishing skin refreshment. Clary Sage and Geranium help to promote normal hormone conditions while Spearmint helps with cooling relief to the skin.     Impetigo     see Tinea           Indigestion     Peppermint oil 20mL Sweet Almond oil 6 drops Orange oil 4 drops Ginger oil     Peppermint oil enhances digestion and relieves gas. 1 drop taken internally in half a glass of warm water brings effective relief to digestive complaints. Massage this blend onto abdomen. Orange has a normalising effect on the peristaltic action of the intestines while Ginger promotes the elimination of intestinal gas.     Insect Bites & Stings     Sunspirit Nettle & Aloes ointment Lavender oil Vitamin B1     Nettle and Aloe vera provide soothing herbal relief to bites and stings. Lavender oil brings pain relief, soothes itching and helps reduce risk of infection. Helps protect the body from being bitten by mosquitoes.     Insomnia     Sunspirit Dreamtime Sunspirit Sleep Tight Lavender oil Valerian     Sedative essential oils in these blends have a calming and relaxing influence on the nerves, promoting quality rest and sleep. Lavender is very relaxing, calming and soothing to both the mind and body. Valerian is a powerful sedative herb.     Labour & Childbirth     25mL Sweet Almond oil 10 drops Jasmine 3% oil 5 drops Clary Sage oil     Massage onto abdomen and lower back only at full term. Jasmine's influence on the uterus helps to encourage effective contractions while Clary Sage helps to relax the nerves and muscles.     Mastitis     Sunspirit Poke Root ointment     Provides rapid relief to congested mammary glands. A carrier oil such as Sweet Almond or Apricot Kernel may be added to soften consistency.     Memory     Sunspirit Wisdom Ginkgo Brahmi     Essential oils contained in this blend are noted for their cephalic activity, assisting with concentration, remembering and productivity. Gingko and Brahmi offer herbal assistance to improving mental performance.     Menstrual Pain & PMS     Sunspirit Less Stress Sunspirit Harmony Evening Primrose oil     Having a positive effect on the adrenals and nervous system, the essential oils in these blends help nurture and bring balance to the mind, body and emotions. Helps bring balance to the hormonal system.     Migraine (relief of symptoms)     Melissa 3% oil Sunspirit Sleep Tight Sunspirit Hypericum ointment     Melissa has a calming and soothing effect on the central nervous system. Analgesic oil combination in Sleep Tight relaxes the nerves and offers pain relief. Hypericum brings relief to pain of nervous origin.     Morning Sickness     2 drops Spearmint oil 2 drops Ginger oil Ginger     Used in vapourisation or mixed with 20mL carrier oil and massaged onto abdomen, these oils bring relief to nausea and digestive upsets. Ginger is a carminative that relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract.     Mouth ulcers     see Bleeding Gums           Nail Fungal Infections     Sunspirit Thuja ointment Lemon Grass oil Tea Tree oil     Thuja has anti-fungal properties that help manage fungal infections. Lemon Grass and Tea Tree oils can be used in a hand or foot bath to reduce risk and help manage fungal activity.     Nappy Rash     Sunspirit Calendula ointment Calendula infused oil     Calendula is valuable for its mild antiseptic and powerful skin healing properties.     Nausea & Travel Sickness     see Morning Sickness           Neuralgia (mild)     Sunspirit Less Stress Hypericum infused oil Magnesium     Helps to relieve pain, itching and burning sensations especially in skin conditions that are of nervous origin. Hypericum helps nourish and soothe sensory nerves. Magnesium is nourishing to nerve tissue.     Psoriasis (relief of symptoms)     Sunspirit Less Stress 25mL Jojoba oil 15 drops Lavender oil Flaxseed oil or Fish oils     Helps stress related conditions, reduces inflammation, relieves itching and assists with skin repair. Jojoba and Lavender oil provide relief to itching and repair to skin tissue. Helps the body produce histamine naturally which is important for skin healing.     Respiratory Congestion     Sunspirit Breathease Sunspirit Breathe Relief Vitamins A, E & C     Massage Breathease onto chest and throat to help clear breathing passages. Breathe Relief is a blend of essential oils for use in a vapouriser or oil burner to deliver a fresh head-clearing relief. Powerful antioxidants that help strengthen the mucousa lining of the respiratory tract.     Scarring     25mL Rose Hip oil 8 drops Frankincense oil 5 drops Lavender oil Vitamin E     Rose Hip, Frankincense and Lavender oils all have cell-regenerative properties and assist in minimising the appearance of scar tissue. Assists blood circulation and in healing scar tissue.     Shingles     Sunspirit Hypericum ointment 25mL Hypericum infused oil 15 drops Blue Chamomile 3% oil 10 drops Lavender oil 3 drops Bergamot oil     Hypericum is effective in alleviating nerve related conditions. Hypericum nourishes and soothes the sensory nerve endings, Blue Chamomile and Lavender oils effectively offer relief from pain and itching of rash. Bergamot oil is known for its antiviral properties.     Sinusitis     Sunspirit Poke Root ointment Horseradish complex     Poke Root ointment provides fast and effective relief to sinus congestion, sinus headache and sinus earache. Reduces mucous and catarrhal congestion in the respiratory passages.     Sore Throat / Laryngitis     Cajuput oil Sandalwood oil     Cajuput helps fight bacteria. Gargle 1 drop in water for relief of symptoms. Sandalwood oil placed neat on the throat brings gentle, soothing relief to sore throat.     Sprains & Strains     Sunspirit Comfrey ointment Sunspirit Arnica ointment Arnica infused oil     Comfrey assists healing and repair to damaged tissue. Arnica's anti-inflammatory properties assist in the healing process of sprains and strains. Arnica is not for use on broken skin.     Stretch Mark (prevention of appearance)     20mL Almond or Apricot Kernel oil 6 drops Mandarin oil Vitamin E     Helps to nourish and keep skin tissue supple. Mandarin is the most gentle of the citrus oils for use in skin care during pregnancy. Assists blood circulation and in healing scar tissue.     Sunburn     50mL Sunspirit Liquid Aloe 5 drops Sunspirit Solubalizer 20 drops Lavender oil 2 drops Spearmint oil     Cooling and hydrating Aloe vera adds moisture to dehydrated skin. Solubalizer allows the essential oils to blend into solution. Lavender oil soothes inflammation and helps with skin repair. Spearmint adds refreshing, cooling relief. Shake vigorously and spray onto affected areas twice daily.     Tinea     50g Sunspirit Aloe Gel 12 drops Lemon Grass oil 12 drops Patchouli oil     This treatment provides relief to symptoms. Lemon Grass and Patchouli are anti fungal oils. Patchouli and Aloe Hydrate assist with skin renewal. For an effective footbath add 2 drops each of Lemon Grass and Patchouli oil to water.     Varicose Ulcers & Minor Wounds (assist in management and relief of symptoms)     Sunspirit Golden Seal ointment Zinc Vitamin E     Golden Seal is a powerful antimicrobial agent and helps to decrease inflammation and assist with tissue repair. Zinc is an important mineral to assist with tissue regeneration and wound healing. Vitamin E supports the healing process by encouraging blood supply to the tissues.     Varicose Veins (assist in management and relief of symptoms)     Sunspirit Lively Legs Sunspirit Witch Hazel ointment Vitamin E     Assists with peripheral circulation and provides pain relief to dull and aching limbs. Witch Hazel is astringent and toning to blood capillaries and veins. Vital nutrient that encourages blood and oxygen supply to the tissues.     Warts     Sunspirit Thuja ointment Lemon oil     Antiviral properties of Thuja and Lemon oil reduce the risk and growth of wart viruses. Combined use of both products is most effective management. Keep warts covered.   Click a letter to see ailments alphabetically. A B C d E F g H I j k L M N o P q R S T u V W x y z Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your health care practitioner. Natural Health and Ailments Encyclopedia