Orange/Spleen

Basil Ocimum Basilicum

• Aroma treatments: Aroma spray mist, color aroma lamp, color breathing, color compresses and poultices, solarized water
• Life qualities: Optimism, cheerfulness, integrity, wholeness, balance
• Extract signature: Basil is a tender plant with soft green oval leaves and purple-white flowers. Together the yellow and violet rays are cooling, uplifting and restorative to the endocrine system, mind and central nervous system. It is also an ancient Chinese remedy for epilepsy. Basil opens the crown chakra and strengthens the nerves that carry energy, allowing vital energy to flow more freely throughout the body.

Benzoin Styrax Benzoin

• Aroma treatments: Color bath, color massage, perfume, room diffuser, spray mists, color compresses, color cooking, color aroma lamps, color inhalation
• Life qualities: Happiness, contentment, confidence, security, determination, perseverance
• Extract signature: A viscous oil that is very yang in nature and is made from a resinous scented gum. Opening to the base chakra, it illuminates your capabilities for dealing with life's challenges. Benzoin is known for creating a feeling of euphoria. The red ray of this oil warms and tones the heart by stimulating circulation, making it an excellent treatment for colds and chills. Relaxes muscle tissue which helps heal cracked and dry skin conditions. It also gives us a more flexible approach to life. The leaves of the plant are pale green and citrus-like, giving the oil its antiseptic and astringent properties.

Cardamon Elettaria Cardamomum

• Aroma treatments: Color breathing, color aroma room diffuser, solar-charged drink, color massage, color aromatic cooking
• Life qualities: Focus, enthusiasm, empowerment, purpose, creativity
• Extract signature: Physically invigorating, this oil reflects the qualities of orange and yellow rays. The orange vibration is a tonic that increases sexual desire while the yellow helps treat digestive problems. The yellow ray also positively affects the nervous system, reducing irritability and clearing PMS headaches. This energy also enlivens the mind, furthering self-development and encourages the expression of emotions. The violet ray clears our thoughts, allowing us to see our true reality.

Carrot Seed Daucos Carota

• Aroma treatments: Color baths, color massage, spray mists, color compresses, color aromatic cooking, color aroma lamps, room diffusers, perfumes, color breathing
• Life qualities: Joy, inner-strength, self-expression, expansion
• Extract signature: Since the flowers of the carrot plant are purple, the oil is an amber colored liquid that also contains purple and yellow energy. These colors complement each other- the yellow acts as a tonic to the body and mind and the violet brings about transformation at a deeper level. Both yellow and violet are cleansing- yellow cleanses the gall bladder and liver, which helps us release repressed emotions of jealousy, resentment and greed, while the violet releases the mental and emotional pain associated with these feelings. Highly nutritious, Carrot Seed is useful in the treatment of anorexia by satiating the appetite while balancing the metabolism and the psyche.

Cinnamon Cinnamomum Zeylanicum

• Aroma treatments: Spray mists, color compresses, color aromatic cooking, color aroma lamps, room diffusers, perfumes, color breathing
• Life qualities: Liberty, justice, benevolence, creativity, energy, sensuality
• Extract signature: The orange-yellow oil is made from the brown quills that are rolled up inside each other. The orange ray allows one to reach out and become less introverted. Cinnamon also lifts depression, bringing joy and happiness into your life. The complementary deep blue coloring of the berries acts as a sedative and encourages loyalty, honesty and trust.

Cypress Cupressus Sempervirens

• Aroma treatments: Color massage, color baths, color aroma lamps, color breathing, color compresses, color poultices
• Life qualities: Generosity, inner peace, structure, straightforwardness
• Extract signature: Commonly found in the Mediterranean, Cypress is a solitary and quiet tree that appears to stand guard. Once cut it never grows again. The oil is distilled from the twigs, needles and cones. Cypress is an excellent treatment for any type of excess, like oily and over-hydrated skin because of its astringent and antiseptic properties. The orange ray gives strength and wisdom while the blue ray brings sensitivity and compassion. The blue vibration also constricts the veins and body fluids, making it an effective treatment for varicose veins.

Fir Abies Balsamea

• Aroma treatments: Color baths, color massage, spray mists, color compresses, color aroma lamps, room diffusers and inhalation, perfumes, color breathing
• Life qualities: Freedom, liberation, expressiveness, openness
• Extract signature: The intense green energy of this plant heals the heart while the sturdiness and height of the tree make us feel grounded. Physically, Fir has a strong affinity to the respiratory system and is great for clearing lung congestion. It is also an excellent tonic for our whole system because it carries the enlivening energy from the oxygen in the air and light energy from the ether. Like other green oils, Fir frees both the mind and the emotion and lets us just reflect on our lives without taking immediate action. Fir balances the emotions, especially when feeling trapped.

Geranium Pelargonium Graveolens/Odorantissimum

• Aroma treatments: Color baths, color massage, spray mists, skin preparations, color aroma lamps and room diffusers
• Life qualities: Healing, harmonious, comforting, tranquil, sensitive, open
• Extract signature: A great healing oil that creates the inner balance necessary for a quick recovery after an illness. Geranium regulates our entire system by normalizing metabolism and harmonizing the mind and emotions, making it a great treatment for stress. The cleansing effect clears out the digestive system and thins mucus in the lungs. The gentle pink ray nurtures and comforts the heart, allowing a new love to develop. Geranium is great for the complexion because it stimulates the flow of blood.

Ginger Zingiber Officinale

• Aroma treatments: Color massage, color aroma lamp, color compresses, color aroma breathing, color aromatic drinks
• Life qualities: Spiritual, enlightened, protective, knowledgeable, wise
• Extract signature: Ginger is best known as a digestive aid and for its ability to release coldness and mucous from the system. It is also used as an aphrodisiac and remedy for impotence. On an emotional level, Ginger is stimulating and grounding, giving us more confidence in expressing our true feelings. The yellow energy focuses the mind and clears our thoughts, enabling us to make good decisions. Golden-yellow attracts the wisdom we achieve through communication with our higher mind.

Grapefruit Citrus Paradisi

• Aroma treatments: Color massage, color aroma bath, color breathing, color aroma skin preparations, solarized water
• Life qualities: Inspired, attuned, radiating, cheerful, liberated
• Extract signature: The clear or water-white oil is made from the peel. The releasing action of yellow energy cleanses and purifies, making Grapefruit excellent for removing toxins from the body particularly through the skin. It is great for oily skin and acne. The oil's strengthening and tonic effect on the nervous system stimulates the mind and reduces stress. The clear yellow vibration reflects the color of the sun, which brings light, joy and love into our lives. Yellow also attracts violet (the complementary energy), which deeply clears the emotions and mind ultimately leading to spiritual purity.

Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum

• Aroma treatments: Color bath, room diffuser, color massage, scented candles, garlands, perfumes
• Life qualities: Self-awareness, confidence, sensuality, openness, connection, inspiration
• Extract signature: Intensely warm and richly scented, this oil has been used as an aphrodisiac as well as for hard contracted limbs and reproductive (primarily female) and nervous problems. Its anti-depressant nature promotes confidence and optimism, bringing peace and happiness. The red ray raises self-confidence and assertiveness because we have accepted who we are. The white flowers combine with the red vibrations to form a deep rose pink energy that opens our hearts to universal love. Jasmine helps us develop our creativity and self-expression. The star shape of the white flowers floods the aura with white light, transferring the base chakra energy to a higher level.

Mandarin Citrus Madurensis/Reticulata

• Aroma treatments: Color massage, color aroma bath, color aroma lamp, spray mists, perfumes
• Life qualities: Inspired, refreshed, sympathetic, creative expression, intuitive
• Extract signature: The essential oil is a yellow-orange color with a blue-violet hint and has a very citrus sweet aroma. The strong orange vibrations make it a great skin treatment because its releasing action helps the formation of scar tissue, reduces stretch marks and tones oily skin. Mandarin is a good digestive aid and helps remove excess fluid from the body. This oil increases self-awareness and helps develop a positive self-image while attracting joy and happiness.

Nutmeg Myristica Fragrans

• Aroma treatments: Spray mists, color compresses, color aromatic cooking, color aroma lamps, room diffusers, perfumes, color breathing
• Life qualities: Multi facetedness, vitality, dynamism, grace
• Extract signature: The bright orange-brown oil is derived from the kernel of the seed. Exuberance, vitality and stamina come from the strength of the tree and the hardness of the seed itself. Nutmeg stimulates both the circulation and the digestive system. Emotionally, it encourages a loving attitude toward relationships, developing an aura filled with love and abundance. As an aphrodisiac, it is a tonic to the reproductive system and releases our sexual inhibitions. Indigo (the complementary color to orange) is also present in nutmeg where it acts as a protective force.

Orange Citrus Dulcis (sweet orange), Citrus Vulgaris/Sinensis

• Aroma treatments: Solarized drink or food, color aroma bath, color massage, color skin tonic and lotion, aroma candles, room diffusers
• Life qualities: Happy, positive, out going, joyous, strong, courageous, creative
• Extract signature: Grounding, stimulating and releasing, the orange essential oil is made from the peel of a sweet or bitter orange. Most importantly, this oil has the ability to lift depression and bring happiness into our lives. Physically, orange boosts the immune system and contains betacarotene, that fights off antioxidants in our system. A great tonic, it increases vitamin C absorption and helps prevent disease. Emotionally, orange gives us courage and opens our creative channels. It also has a strong earth connection. Orange is relaxing, allowing us to become sensual, warm and physically intimate.

Patchouli Pogostemom Patchouli

• Aroma treatments: Color aroma massage, color bath, perfume, color aroma skincare treatments, color aroma lamp, spray mists, aromatic candles, meditation
• Life qualities: Grounded, decisive, expansive, assured, witty, lucid, astute
• Extract signature: The white flowers of patchouli have a purple hue and distill dark orange oil. This oil acts as a tonic, especially on the libido and initiates the release of creativity. It also calms the nervous system and is a great anti-depressant. The orange/yellow energy acts as a diuretic releasing water from the system and then the violet ray regulates the water balance in the endocrine system. The violet ray also gives the oil its astringent and fungicidal qualities. Patchouli is a tissue regenerator that cools inflamed conditions such as dry, hot skin. Violet energy contains a mixture of blue and red that stimulates new cell growth while simultaneously heals and balances.

Ylang Ylang Cananga Odorata

• Aroma treatments: Color bath, color massage, perfume, color room diffuser, color aroma lamps, color candles, spray mists
• Life qualities: Unifying, sensual, self-confident, uplifted, relaxed, awakened
• Extract signature: Ylang Ylang is derived from a large tropical tree with large tender fragrant flowers in pink, mauve or yellow. The yellow flowers are the best for the essential oils. The frequency of this oil vibrates with our astral body (emotional body) and is especially helpful in healing at this level. The yellow oil produces a sense of euphoria in the nervous system that helps relieve stress. The relaxing qualities of the pink ray calm the heart and slow down breathing, developing our sensitivity to other people's feelings. The red part within the pink frequency of Ylang Ylang aids sexual disorders of emotional origin. Warming and unifying, Ylang Ylang helps us to understand who we are which creates joy and contentment.