Complete Guide to Essential Oils
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A to Z of essential oils
Some essential oils and their uses (by ailment)
[edit] A to Z of Essential Oils
Please consult a doctor or herbalist for proper application of oils
Angelica Root
Anise
Balsam, Peru
Basil
Bay
Bay Laurel
Beeswax
Benzoin
Bergamot
Bergamot Mint
Bois-de-rose
Boronia
Cajeput
Cardamum
Carrot Seed
Cedarwood, Atlas
Cedarwood, Virginian
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Coriander
Cypress
Dill
Elemi
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus, Lemon
Eucalyptus Radiata
Fennel
Fir Needle
Frankincense
Galbanum
Geranium
Geranium, Rose
Ginger
Grapefruit
Helichrysum
Hyssop
Immortelle
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Kanuka
Lavender
Lavendin
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Linden Blossom
Mandarin
Manuka
Marjoram
May Chang
Myrrh
Myrtle
Myrtle, Lemon
Neroli
Niaouli
Nutmeg
Oakmoss
Olibanum
Orange, Bitter
Orange, Sweet
Oregano
Palmarosa
Parsley
Patchouli
Pepper, Black
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pine, Scotch
Ravensara
Rose
Rosemary
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Spikenard
Spruce
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree, Common
Tea Tree, Lemon
Tea Tree, New Zealand
Thyme
Tobacco
Tuberose
Vanilla
Vetiver
Violet Leaf
Yarrow
Ylang Ylang
[edit] Some essential oils and their uses (by ailment)
Addiction : Smoking
Oils : Black Pepper
Appetite Stimulation
Oils : Aniseed, Garlic, Ginger, Orange
Arthritis
Oils : Benzoin, Fennel, Juniper, Lemon, Marjoram
Also : Chamomile, Lavender, Lovage, Rosemary
Asthma
Oils : Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Hyssop
Also : Cajeput
Athlete's Foot
Oils : Tea Tree, Lemon
Also : Lavender
Bad Breath
Oils : Myrrh, Tea Tree, Peppermint
Blisters
Oils : Lavender, Tea Tree
Bruises
Oils : Chamomile, Lavender
Also : Yarrow
Bronchitis
Oils : Eucalyptus, Pine, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Also : Fennel, Hyssop, Thyme
Burns and Scalds
Oils : Lavender
Cellulite
Oils : Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin
Also : Fennel, Juniper, Rosemary, White Birch
Catarrh
Oils : Eucalyptus, Pine, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Also : Fennel, Thyme
Chills
Oils : Benzoin, Frankincense, Myrrh
Colds
Oils : Eucalyptus, Lemon, Pine, Thyme, Tea Tree
Also : Borneol, Cajeput, Hyssop, Sage
Colic
Oils : Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Hyssop
Also : Cajeput
Coughs
Oils : Eucalyptus, Pine, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Also : Fennel, Thyme
Cystitis
Oils : Bergamot, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Tea Tree
Diarrhoea
Oils : Peppermint
Deodorant
Oils : Bergamot, Cypress, Lemongrass
Also : Juniper, Lavender, Thyme, Sage
Eczema
Oils : Geranium, Chamomile, Lavender
Also : Bergamot, Juniper, Yarrow
Feet : Tired & Aching
Oils : Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint
Fever
Oils : Angelica, Basil, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Peppermint, Thyme
Also : Sage, Tea Tree
Flatulence
Oils : Angelica, Basil, Chamomile, Fennel, Peppermint
Fleas ( Dogs )
Oils : Cedarwood, Lavender
Flu
Oils : Eucalyptus, Lemon, Pine, Thyme, Tea Tree
Also : Borneol, Cajeput, Hyssop, Sage
Frigidity / Impotence
Oils : Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
Also : Basil, Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium
Hair : Damaged
Oils : Cedarwood, Juniper, Rosemary
Gingivitis
Oils : Eucalyptus, Lemon, Pine, Thyme, Tea Tree
Also : Borneol, Cajeput, Hyssop, Sage
Gout
Oils : Fennel, Juniper, Lemon
Also : Lovage
Hangover
Oils : Fennel, Juniper
Headaches
Oils : Peppermint
Head Lice
Oils : Lavender
Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure )
Oils : Lavender, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang
Also : Clary-sage, Jasmine, Melissa, Rose
Hypotension ( Low Blood Pressure, Poor Circulation )
Oils : Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
Also : Cinnamon, Clove, Black Pepper, Hyssop, Juniper
Indigestion
Oils : Aniseed, Chamomile, Fennel, Peppermint
Also : Caraway, Cinnamon, Melissa
Insect Bites
Oils : Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree
Also : Clove, Lemon, Sage, Thyme
Insect Repellents
Oils : Cedarwood, Geranium, Citronella, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Rosemary
Also : Camphor, Clove, Garlic, Eucalyptus
Insomnia
Oils : Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, Sweet Marjoram
Also : Hops, Juniper, Lemon Balm, Valerian
Jetlag
Oils : Peppermint
Menstruation : Cramp ( Dysmenorrhea )
Oils : Chamomile, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram
Also : Cypress, Geranium
Menstruation : Excess ( Menorrhagia )
Oils : Clary Sage, Frankinsense, Jasmine, Rose, Lemon Balm, Myrrh
Menstruation : Lack of Periods ( Amenorrhea )
Oils : Chamomile, Fennel, Hyssop, Juniper, Peppermint, Sweet Marjoram
Menstruation : P.M.T.
Oils : Clary Sage, Frankinsense, Jasmine, Rose, Lemon Balm, Myrrh
Migraine
Oils : Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint
Muscle Stiffness
Oils : Black Pepper, Juniper, Rosemary
Also : Camphor, Sweet Marjoram
Nausea
Oils : Basil, Chamomile, Fennel, Peppermint
Nervous Conditions / Tension
Oils : Chamomile, Clary Sage, Juniper, Lavender, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Also : Basil, Bergamot, Marjoram, Neroli, Sandalwood
Obesity
Oils : Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin
Also : Fennel, White Birch
Rheumatism
Oils : Black Pepper, Juniper, Rosemary
Also : Camphor, Eucalyptus, Sweet Marjoram
Scar Tissue
Oils : Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Frankincense
Also : Neroli
Sinusitis
Oils : Eucalyptus, Pine, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Also : Basil, Fennel, Thyme, Peppermint
Skin : Dermatitis
Oils : Benzoin, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender
Skin : Dry
Oils : Geranium, Sandalwood
Skin : Oily
Oils : Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime
Skin : Sweaty
Oils : Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lemon
Also : Lavender
Sore Throat
Oils : Eucalyptus, Lemon, Pine, Thyme, Tea Tree
Also : Borneol, Cajeput, Hyssop, Sage
Spots ( Acne )
Oils : Lavender, Tea Tree
Also : Geranium, Eucalyptus, Lemon
Stress
Oils : Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang
Also : Pine, Rose
Stretch Marks
Oils : Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Frankincense
Also : Lemongrass, Neroli
Sun Burn : Mild
Oils : Chamomile, Lavender
Sweaty Feet
Oils : Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Lemongrass
Also : Juniper, Lavender, Thyme, Sage
Swellings
Oils : Cypress, Lemon
Also : Yarrow
Tantrums
Oils : Chamomile, Lavender
Travel Sickness
Oils : Ginger
Varicose Veins
Oils : Cypress, Lemon
Also : Yarrow
Water Retention
Oils : Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin
Also : Fennel, White Birch
Weakness : Lack of Mental or Physical Strength
Oils : Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon
