| Here is a quick reference guide for the medicinal | | | | concentration of sesquiterpenes of all the oils (90%). |
| properties and uses for Aloes and Sandalwood | | | | Sesquiterpenes deprogram misinformation and carry |
| Essential Oils. Print out and keep handy with your | | | | oxygen at the cellular level. Some have found it helpful |
| essential oils for easy reference. | | | | with removing negative programming from the cells. |
| Plant origin: Indonesia, India | | | | Uses for Aloes/Sandalwood |
| Medicinal properties: Used in skin care, enhances deep | | | | 1. To enhance deep sleep, place a drop of Al- oes |
| sleep (stimulates the release of melatonin), applied in | | | | Sandalwood oil in the palm, rub hands together, then |
| the treatment of urinary tract infections, and is | | | | cup hands over nose and breathe deeply before |
| supportive of female reproductive and endocrine | | | | bedtime. |
| systems. Sandalwood is high in sesquiterpenes, and | | | | 2. Trouble with eyesight? Try rubbing a drop of Al- oes |
| has been re- searched for its ability to stimulate the | | | | Sandalwood above the eyebrow and around the eyes |
| pineal gland and the limbic region of the brain-the | | | | in wide circles, three times a day. |
| center of emotions. Like Frankincense, it supports the | | | | 3. Blend a few drops of Aloes/Sandalwood with olive |
| nerves and circulation. | | | | oil and apply to chapped or wrinkled skin. |
| Traditional uses: Sandalwood and Pomegranate is | | | | 4. Splash a drop or two of Aloes/Sandalwood on the |
| used for skin revitalization. Newsweek magazine | | | | cheeks or neck for a great aftershave or cologne. |
| reports that the Pomegranate fruit has protective | | | | (Ladies, you may want to blend with your favorite oil |
| benefits against cancer, heart disease and high blood | | | | and place in a decorative bottle to give as a gift to |
| pressure. Its seeds and surrounding pulp are packed | | | | that special someone.) |
| with nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. | | | | 5. For a relaxing bath, add six drops to running water |
| Other uses: Sandalwood helps with cystitis and urinary | | | | or add with bath salts. |
| tract infections. It is helpful with acne, depression, | | | | 6. For chronic diarrhea, rub Aloes/Sandalwood oil blend |
| meditation, pulmonary infections, menstrual problems, | | | | on the stomach. |
| nervous tension, and skin infections. It is great for dry | | | | 7. To aid in healing wounds, place one drop of Aloes |
| or dehydrated skin. Pomegranate fruit is high in | | | | Sandalwood oil on cut or incision. |
| antioxidants and is helpful to prevent heart disease and | | | | 8. Massage an Aloes/Sandalwood/olive oil mixture into |
| stroke. Pomegranate extract is known for its amazing | | | | scalp to slow graying. |
| skin care benefits. | | | | 9. Apply one drop of Aloes/Sandalwood oil to cold |
| Application: Diffuse, apply topically, or burn in incense. | | | | sores at first symptom, then several times a day until |
| Note: Sandalwood contains the fourth highest | | | | healed. |