Plant essences have been used for thousands of years to promote both health and beauty. The oils described below are distilled from the finest plant materials. The essential oils are absolutely pure; the attars are blended in a base of sandalwood oil and can be used for aromatherapy or as perfumes. They can also be added to baths or lotions. They do not contain artificial scents or dyes.
In Ayurveda, the aerial plant parts are thought to be stimulating, the roots grounding, barks and resins heating, and leaves and stems cooling.
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Amber Attar In Ayurvedic practice, amber is used to calm the mind and warm the heart. It is thus most suitable for balancing vata and kapha doshas. The resin has a deep, penetrating aroma that is believed to ward off negative influences. |
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Jatamansi
Attar Jatamansi root oil is used mainly for calming the nervous system and mind. It is used mainly for vata types who long for rest and peaceful sleep, but it is also used to help focus awareness during meditation. Because it is thought to increase courage, strength, and power, it is used for balancing all doshas. |
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Myrrh Myrrh resin is considered sacred in many cultures. It has been used since ancient times for relieving excess kapha and for nourishing the heart and lungs. It is thought to help develop self confidence and overcome fear of expressing oneself. It is also used to reduce compulsive behavior. |
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Sandalwood Though sandalwood is valued for its fragrance by all who know it, pitta types prefer it over most oils because is it sweet and cooling. It is one of the best oils for those cultivating mental balance and inner peace. |
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Tulsi Tulsi oil is made from one of the plants regarded as most sacred in India, holy basil. Because is stimulating, it is ideal for kapha types. It is used to harmonize the mind and hold a steady heart. This revered essence is supports faith and piety. |
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Ayurveda
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