Bulgarian Essential Oils

Basil Oil - Ocimum basilicum

It is extracted from the blossom of the basil plant.

It is used - 3 drops are mixed with a spoonful of olive oil for 1 bath.

• Tones the nerves
• Has an anti-spasm and expectorant effect
• Used for the treatment of asthma and bronchitis
• Refreshing lotion for the skin
• Used in the cases of snake or insect bite

Peppermint oil - Mentha piperita

It is extracted through distillation of the entire green part of the plant with the raceme.

It is used for:

• Relieves various skin inflammation
• Strengthens and relaxes the nerves
• Breaks up kidney stones
• Relieves nausea and stimulates the intestinal activity
• Headaches and migraine
• Palpitation
• In the food industry - for mint candy, etc.

Rose Oil - Rosa Damascena, Triginipetala

It is extracted by a double distillation of the entire rose blossom.

It is used for:

• Depression and nervous tension
• Treatment in cases of gall-bladder stones
• Has a toning effect for cases of ill heart, ill stomach or liver
• Treatment of conjunctivitis or eye illnesses
• Bio-stimulating effect, aphrodisiac
• In the food industry - for rose liqueur, malebi (rose-flavoured dessert) and rose rakia.

Chamomile Oil - Camomilla matricaria

It is extracted from the blossom of the plant. The oil has a blue colour.

It is used for:

• Heals asthma, bronchitis and cystitis
• Inhalations for sore throat, infections and treatment of illnesses of the liver - jaundice
• Heals female illnesses
• Stimulates and strengthens the spleen
• Heals nerve illnesses

Lavender Oil - Lavandula oficinalis

It is extracted by distillation of the lavender blossoms.

It is used for:

• Tones and has a sedative effect
• Nervous exhaustion
• Muscular and rheumatic pains
• Good anti-spasm effect - for asthma and bronchitis
• Against skin parasites - lice, scabies, etc.
• In the soap industry

Pine Oil - Pinus silvestris

It is extracted from the green pine needles.

It is used for:

• Embalming and mummification in Antiquity
• Massages in cases of rheumatic illnesses
• As a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory treatment
• Illnesses of the respiratory organs
• Toning and overall strengthening of the body

Geranuium Oil - Geranium macrorrhizum

It is extracted by distillation of the green parts and the blossoms.

It is used for:

• Bath with geranium oil - 5 drops in cases of nervous breakdowns, high blood pressure, rheumatism, headaches and skin inflammations
• Gargling in cases of toothache, inflammations in the mouth and bleeding gums
• Insomnia - it is inhaled about 10 - 15 minutes before going to bed
• Inhalations in cases of high blood pressure, problems with the oblong brain
• Compresses for skin illnesses, wounds and haemorrhoids

Dill Oil - Anethum graveolens

It is extracted by distillation of the whole plant.

It is used for:

• Headaches
• As an expectorant and diuretic treatment
• As a vasolidatory and relaxing treatment
• For inhalations in cases of strong cough, bronchitis, asthma and tonsillitis
• In baths up to 5 drops for disturbed sleep
• For cosmetic masks
• As an aromatiser in the food industry and cooking

Absinth Oil - Artemisia absinthium

It is extracted by distillation of the plant.

It is used for:

• In the wine industry
• Relieves flatulence and heals the gall-bladder
• Treatment of upset stomach
• Inhalations to increase the appetite and to strengthen the alimentary system
• Baths for the treatment of joint rheumatism