| Common name |
Bay Laurel |
Clary Sage |
Everlasting |
Peppermint |
Rose Geranium |
Rosehip |
Rosemary |
Sage |
Yarrow |
Cornflower |
Chamomile, German |
St John's Wort+
Lemon verbena |
Lavender |
| Latin name |
Laurus nobilis |
Salvia sclarea |
Helichrysum italicum |
Mentha piperita |
Pelargonium graveolens |
Rosa spp. |
Rosemarinus officinalis |
Salvia officinalis |
Achillea millefolium |
Centaurea cyanus |
Matricaria recutita |
Hypericum perforatum+
Aloysia triphylla |
Lavendula
angustifolia |
| Caption |
Men's/Power choice |
Women's choice |
Complexion choice |
Refreshing choice |
Balancing choice |
Whitening choice |
Invigorating choice |
Antiseptic choice |
Soothing choice |
Cooling choice |
Comforting choice |
Calm + Joy choice |
Relax & Revitalize choice |
| PH |
ph 4.9-5.2 |
ph 5.5-5.7 |
ph 3.5-3.8 |
ph 6.1-6.3 |
ph 4.9-5.2 |
ph 4.9-5.2 |
ph 4.6-4.7 |
ph 3.9-4.2 |
ph 3.6-3.9 |
ph 4.7-5.0 |
ph 4.0-4.1 |
ph 4.5-4.6 |
ph 5.6-5.9 |
| Shelf life |
8m-1yr |
approx. 16-18m |
approx. 2yr |
1 yr |
approx. 14m |
1 yr |
18-20m |
>2yr |
14m-2 yr |
>1yr |
14-16m |
>1yr |
>2yr |
| Parts used |
leaves |
flower tops |
flower tops |
leaves |
leaves |
fruits |
leaves |
leaves |
flower tops |
flower tops |
flower tops |
flower tops + leaves |
flower tops |
| Aroma |
"herb food" aroma |
earl grey tea |
honey scent |
cooling sweet |
rose scent w/ peppermint tone |
sweet aroma |
camphor w/ roasted honey |
herbal nutty falvour |
kitten's breath |
sugary smooth |
swweet acrid scent |
herbal lemon scent |
floral aroma |
| Body |
strong analgesic, antiinfectious, antibacterial |
antiinflammatory, antiinfectious, antiviral, bactericidal (e.g. sore throat) |
Powerful anti-inflammatory, mild analgesic, cicatrizant |
analgesic, antipruritic, depurative |
antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal,analgesic |
cooling, opthalmic, refreshing |
analgesic, antispasmodic, muscle relaxant |
antifungal, antiseptic, astringent |
anti-allergic, antiseptic |
alleviate skin hotness & hot flush |
antifungal, analgesic, strongly anti-inflammatory, cicatrizant, styptic |
analgesic, febrifuge (for burn), muscular pain & sprain |
antiinflammatory, analgesic, antiinfectious, antiviral |
| circulatory stimulant (compress for varicose ulcers) |
hormone balance (PMS-massage lower abdomen) |
traumas, bruises, acne, burns, eczema, dermatitis |
relieve headache, fainting, herpes |
hormone regulator, menstrual regulator |
rejuvenating |
restorative, antioxidant, cardio-tonic |
emmenagogic, regulate menstrual cycle & reduce PMS |
digestive tonic - improve slugglish digestion, encourage appetite |
soothe eye irritation, inflammation & tiredness |
digestive, sedative |
a powerful relaxant for both stress & PMS |
digestive, intestinal antibiotic |
| digestive (aiding flatulence), intestinal antiseptic), antispasmodic |
menopause - with sage/peppermint/neroli/rose/ geranium hydrosol |
help in detoxification, cell rejuvenator |
digestive, hepatic-restore liver cells |
lymphotonic, diuretic |
eye redness and inflammation |
headaches, migraines, debility, physical exhaustion |
carminative-relieve indigestion |
ease circulation problems in women - varicose veins & cellulite |
antiinflammatory, antiinfectious, antiviral |
antispasmodic, ease menstrual pain |
strong antiinflammatory - an affinity for mucus membranes of the mouth & nose |
reduce headache, helpful against jet lag |
| Mind |
upliftig, toning |
calming, uplifting, relieve anxiety |
sedative |
refreshing to the emotion |
harmonising, balancing |
cordial, refreshing |
stimulant, alertness |
stimulating, hypotensor |
sedative |
upliftig, toning |
uplifting |
ease anxiety, stress, anger |
ease stress |
| euphoriant |
calming |
invigorating |
cleansing |
focus, aids memory |
balancing |
balancing |
aid good night's sleep |
aid good sleep |
| Soul |
-- |
emotional traumas |
fears |
calms mental racing |
anti-depression |
quickening weak spirit |
dullness, mental fatigue |
chronic fatigue |
irritability |
calming |
emotionally calming |
uplifting |
mental fatigue |
| heartache |
emotional wounds |
reduces stress, emotional exhaustion |
desire to escape |
oversensitivity |
| Skin |
oily & combination skin, acne skin |
all skin type (can combine w/rose/geranium hydrosol) |
all skin type, esp. mature/dehydrated skin |
skin cleanser - refresh, cool & soothe, decongestant, anti-acne |
all skin type - balances the sebum production |
very beneficial to all skin types (esp. dry skin) |
Acne, oily hair, dandruff, strengthens & promotes hair growth (blended w/ cider vinegar) |
astringent-useful for greasy and acne type skin |
astringent - balances oily skin & scalp - promotes hair growth |
aesthetician's choice for dry, devitalized or mature skin or bruising |
excellent skin cleanser/masks for sensitive skin, rashes, itching/ eczema & psoriasis |
balancing & revitalizing to all skin type |
gentle & balancing for all skin type - cleanse & soften facial skin & the hair |
| man's aftershave (both for the toning effect & the scent) |
oily & combination skin, help hair growth |
soothe irritation - a useful toner for rosacea, couperose & inflamed skin |
great mouth wash, breath freshener & deodorizing foot spray |
astringent toner, deodorant |
an excellent regenerative tonic -helpful to reduce scars |
aids circulation and water retention |
restores vitality, a strong anti-oxidant as anti-aging treatment |
improves acne & damaged skin |
febrifuge, decongestant, circulatory, tonic |
cooling, soothing & healing for baby's bottom |
a toner for normal to combination skin |
acne, pimple & eczema, cleanse wounds |
| combine sage/lavender/R. chamomile as scalp toner) |
make-up remover (w/R.Chamomile hydrosol) |
regenerative-reduce scarring when used on fresh wounds |
detoxification, softens & degreases skin, removes black heads, retains water in dermis |
broken capillaries & rosacea, sunburn (combine with G. Chamomile for best result) |
eye bath -redness & inflammation |
invigorating, anti-oxidant facial spray, restore skin elasticity & energy |
general blood cleansing tonic |
soothes severe rashes, allergies, imflammations |
ophthalmic - used in compresses & eyebaths to soothe conjunctivitis, styes & blepharitis after dilution |
spray for sunburn & as a toner for acne skin, rosacea, couperose & other inflamed skin condition |
skin hydration for an acne-prone skin |
soothes burns & insect bites |
| Contra-indication |
nil |
pregnancy |
nil |
infant, eye area |
nil |
nil |
epilepsy |
infant, pregnancy |
infant, pregnancy |
nil |
nil |
sun bath |
nil |