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The cautionary notes below are provided for guidance only and you should consult a qualified aromatherapist or Herbalist where special advice is required.
Every oil description page on Luminescents not only contains information on the reputed therapeutic qualities of the particular oil but also details of origin, consistency, typical uses, history, aroma, and most importantly, for safety, important cautionary notes where applicable.
Where the words "none noted" or "none recorded" are shown against cautions, this means that, typically, the oil in question has not been recorded as having any safety concerns
All Essential Oils have claims made about them, both medical and psychological ( and sometimes spiritual too ) which are sometimes supported by research or merely claimed by the many users of them. It is up to you to decide the efficacy of an oil you use and certainly you should consult a qualified arometharapist if in any doubt or in some instances where an existing medical condition exists you should consult a doctor before using such products.
Luminescents accepts no responsibility for the misuse, either through negligence or deliberate, of any of the items it sells either on this website or at selected retail outlets by purchasers of those said products. Every effort has been made to ensure that the cautionary information provided is both up to date and compliant.
Essential Oils
Essential Oils are usually obtained by cold pressing (fruits and sometimes seeds) or steam distillation (flowers, leaves, wood or stems).
In steam distillation, the condensed water contains small droplets of the oil which it has been used to obtain and is known as a hydrolate or more commonly as a flower water.
In general you should never use an essential oil directly on the skin nor take it internally. Essential Oils are highly concentrated plant derivatives and should always be used with utmost caution.
It is quite safe to dilute an essential oil with a carrier substance, typically known as Carrier Oils but for external use only. A general rule of thumb would be to add no more than 25 drops of Essential Oil to 100ml of a carrier oil.
Essential Oil & Absolute Oil use should usually be avoided during preganacy but we advise our customers to seek guidance from a qualified aromatherapist as each person is quite different.
Absolute Oils
As with Essential Oils, Absolutes are highly concentrated plant derivatives albeit they are usually obtained from solvent extraction of the petals from the flowers to which they pertain. Absolutes should never be used directly on the skin nor taken internally and should always be diluted in a carrier oil. You should treat Absolute Oils with similar caution as Essential oils.
Fragrance Oils
Fragrance Oils are entirely artificial in nature (although nonetheless pure in form) and are ideal for use in an oil burner, as a bath fragrance or in soap, body or hair care products.
Luminescents Fragrance Oils are specifically formulated to be suitable in soaps, candles, and skin & hair care items. The scents are extremely rich, complex, and long lasting. They are produced with the latest technical equipment including mass spectroscopy, gas chromatography, simulated critical fluid extraction, and rotary vapor extraction methods. What does this mean to you? It means that Luminescents Fragrance Oils are premium products perfect for those who will not compromise on quality.
There are no known health hazards nor cautions applicable to fragrance oils except, of course, that they should not be taken internally or used as a flavouring.
Carrier Oils
Carrier oils also referred to as base oils or vegetable oils are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin. They “carry” the essential oil onto the skin. Different carrier oils offer different properties and the choice of carrier oil can depend on the therapeutic benefit being sought.
Carrier oils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils derived from the fatty portions of the plant. Unlike essential oils that evaporate and have a concentrated aroma, carrier oils do not evaporate or impart their aroma as strongly as essential oils. They can, however, go rancid. Our carrier oils are natural and unadulterated. Exceptions include buying carrier oils that have natural vitamin E added. Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative.
Most oils bought in the grocery store are not cold-pressed. Instead, the oils are heated and therefore have less therapeutic benefit. Mineral oil is not used in aromatherapy because mineral oil is not a natural product. It is also said that mineral oil can prevent essential oil absorption into the skin.
Culinary & Medicinal Herbs
All Herbs and Spices shown as available for purchase on this site and the Luminescents shop have been sourced from reputable suppliers, many of which are organically certified, and all products have been tested for microbial action and passed for human consumption except where otherwise stated.
Many medicinal herbs have a long history of use and claims are made about them which can largely be based on folklore although there is, equally, much clinical trial evidence to support such claims. Each page description for each herb or spice provides substantial information on the product and shows "cautions" where applicable as does every product label.
Lexicon
Abortifacient - Capable of inducing abortion.
Absolute -The most concentrated form of fragrance obtained when distilling.
Acetylcholine - This is a fluid used in the transmission of information from one nerve ending to another.
Allergy - Hypersensitivity caused by a foreign substance.
Alopecia - Temporary or permanent baldness - hereditary or spasmodic.
Alterative - Body function correcting.
Amenorrhoea - When menstruation stops.
Anaerobic - An organism that does not require oxygen.
Analgesic - An agent for the relief or deadening of pain.
Anaphrodisiac - The reduction of sexual desire.
Anaemia - A deficiency of red corpuscles in the blood.
Anaesthetic - Eliminating pain by forced loss of sensation.
Anodyne - A source of soothing comfort.
Anosmic - Loss of the sense of smell.
Anthelmintic - An agent that destroys or causes the expulsion of parasitic intestinal worms.
Antacid - Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially of the stomach.
Anti-arthritic - An agent which helps to combat arthritis.
Anti-allergenic - A substance,which alleviates an allergic reaction.
Antibacterial - Fights bacterial growth.
Antibiotic - A substance, produced by or derived from certain fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.
Anti-convulsant - Helps control or eliminates convulsions.
Anti-depressant - Helps to counteract depression.
Anti-dontalgic - Relieves the pain of toothache.
Anti-emetic - A substance that reduces vomiting.
Anti-fungal - Preventing the growth of fungus.
Anti-galactagogue - An agent that reduces milk secretion.
Anti-hemorrhaegic - An agent which prevents or inhibits bleeding.
Antihistamine - A drug used to counteract the physiological effects of histamine production in allergic reactions and colds.
Antioxidant - A substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation.
Antiphlogistic - Reducing inflammation or fever; anti-inflammatory.
Antipruritic - Preventing or relieving itching.
Antipyretic - Reducing or tending to reduce fever.
Antisclerotic - Preventing hardening of the arteries
Antiseborrheic - preventing excess secretion from the sebaceous glands. The sebaceous glands are holocrine glands found in the skin of mammals. They secrete an oily substance called sebum (Latin, meaning fat or tallow) that is made of fat (lipids) and the debris of dead fat-producing cells.
Antiseptic - a substance that prevents the growth and reproduction of various microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses) on the external surfaces of the body. Some are true germicides, capable of destroying the bacteria, whilst others merely prevent or inhibit their growth.
Antispasmodic - a drug that suppresses smooth muscle contraction.
Antisudorific - An agent capable of inhibiting the secretion of sweat.
Antitoxic - Neutralizing the action of a toxin or poison.
Antitussive - Capable of relieving or suppressing coughing.
Aperient - A food or drug that stimulates evacuation of the bowels.
Aphonia - Loss of the voice resulting from disease, injury to the vocal cords, or psychological causes, such as hysteria.
Aphrodisiac - Arousing, increasing, or intensifying sexual desire.
Apoplexy - Sudden impairment of neurological function.
Arrhythmia - An irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat.
Arteriosclerosis - Any of a group of chronic diseases in which thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls result in impaired blood circulation.
Astringent - Causing contraction of tissues, arrest of secretion, or control of bleeding.
Atherosclerosis - A form of arteriosclerosis characterized by the deposition of atheromatous plaques containing cholesterol and lipids on the innermost layer of the walls of large and medium-sized arteries.
Atony - Lack of normal tone or tension; flaccidity.
Bechic - Pertaining to, or relieving, a cough.
Bilious - Relating to, characterized by, or experiencing gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gallbladder.
Blepharitis - inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts.
Calmative - Having relaxing or pacifying properties; sedative.
Carcinogenic - A cancer-causing substance or agent.
Carminative - Inducing the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines.
Carrier Oil - An oil used to dilute essential or absolute oils for the purpose of skin application or massage.
Cholagogue - Promoting the discharge of bile from the system.
Cholecystokinetic - Promoting emptying of the gallbladder.
Choleretic - An agent, usually a drug, that stimulates the liver to increase output of bile.
Cholesterol - A white crystalline substance found in animal tissues and various foods, normally synthesized by the liver and important as a constituent of cell membranes and a precursor to steroid hormones. Its level in the bloodstream can influence the pathogenesis of certain conditions, such as the development of atherosclerotic plaque and coronary artery disease.
Cicatrise - To heal or become healed by the formation of scar tissue.
Cirrhosis - Chronic interstitial inflammation of any tissue or organ - usually referring to the liver.
Cohobation - the process of repeated distillation of the same matter, with the liquid drawn from it; that liquid being poured again and again upon the matter left at the bottom of the vessel.
Cold Pressed - the process of obtaining oil from plant matter where no heat source is used in the extraction process.
Colitis - a digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the colon.
Concrete - a highly concentrated and waxy semi-solid essential oil extract, made from plant material, usually though solvent evaporation which is used to make an absolute.
Cutaneous - relating to, or affecting the skin.
Cytotoxic - relating to, or producing a toxic effect on cells.
Decoction - To extract the flavour of a substance by boiling.
Decongestion - A medication or treatment that breaks up congestion, as of the sinuses, by reducing swelling.
Demulcent - A soothing, usually mucilaginous or oily substance, such as glycerin or lanolin, used especially to relieve pain in inflamed or irritated mucous membranes.
Depurative - Purifying the blood or the humors.
Dermatitis - Inflammation of the skin.
Diaphoretic - Producing or increasing perspiration.
Distillation - The evaporation and subsequent collection of a liquid by condensation as a means of purification.
Diuretic - Tending to increase the discharge of urine.
Dysmenorrhoea - Painful menstruation.
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