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E s s e n t i a l
O i l s
| Oil |
Treatment |
Properties |
How
to use |
Blend
With |
Warning |
| Basil |
Bronchitis,
Headache, Migraine, Digestive Aid,
Mouth Ulcer, Gum infection |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Aphrodisiac, Insect repellent, Skincare, Anti-depressant,
Antiseptic, Stomach digestive, Tonic |
Mouthwash,
Hot Compress,
Cold Compress, Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Lavender,
Geranium, Bergamot |
Irritates sensitive
skin |
| Bergamot |
Cystitis,
Anxiety, Skincare, Urethritis, Appetite regulator, Digestive
aid, Acne |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Anti-depressant, Bactericide, Deodorant, Skincare,
Relaxant,
Antiseptic, Stomach digestive |
Cold Compress,
Vaporise,
Bath,
Local Wash, Massage |
Cypress,
Neroli,
Jasmine |
Sensitivity with
sunlight |
| Black
Pepper |
Digestive
tract, Kidneys, Muscle pain, Stiff joints, Anaemia,
Antispasmodic |
Uplifting,
Purifying, Warming, Tonic, Relaxant, Stomach digestive,
Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac |
Massage |
Sandalwood,
Rosemary, Marjoram, Frankincense, Lavender |
Do not
overuse |
| Cajeput |
Infection,
Cold, Catarrh, Sinusitis, Headaches, Pain Killing, Sore
throats |
Uplifting,
Stimulating, Bactericide, Insect repellent, Skincare,
Antiseptic, Stomach digestive |
Inhalations,
Cold Compress, Mouthwash,
Hot Compress |
Lavender
to balance |
Not before bedtime,
Irritates sensitive
skin |
| Cedarwood |
Antiseptic,
Bronchitis, Catrrh, Cystitis, Urinal & Vaginal
infections |
Uplifting,
Stimulating, Meditation aid, Aphrodisiac, Hair/scalp tonic, Insect repellent,
Antiseptic, Relaxant, Tonic, Skincare |
Massage,
Hot Compress, Local Wash, Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Sandalwood,
Bergamot, Jasmine,
Neroli,
Geranium |
Do not use during
pregnancy |
| Chamomile |
Anti-inflammatory,
Insomnia, Sprains, Stomach upsets, Eyes, Earaches, Hair,
Soothing |
Soothing,
Anti-depressant, Skincare, Bactericide, Hair/scalp tonic, Stomach
digestive, Tonic,
Antiseptic, Relaxant |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Cold Compress,
Mouthwash,
Vaporise,
Local Wash,
Bath |
Melissa,
Lavender,
Rose,
Cedarwood,
Neroli,
Geranium |
|
| Clary
Sage |
Muscle
relaxant, Asthma, Digestive tonic, Stress, Tension,
Menstrual, Cramps |
Uplifting,
Balancing, Deodorant, Anti-depressant, Skincare,
Antiseptic, Stomach digestive, Relaxant, Tonic |
Massage,
Mouthwash,
Bath,
Vaporise,
Inhalations,
Hot Compress,
Local Wash |
Lavender,
Sandalwood,
Jasmine,
Geranium,
Cypress,
Orange |
Do not use with alcohol,
Do not use during pregnancy |
| Coriander |
Analgesic,
Flatulance, Rheumatic pains, Aids digestion, Stimulates
appetite |
Uplifting,
Warming, Stomach digestive, Tonic, Relaxant, Aphrodisiac |
Massage,
Bath |
Jasmine,
Sandalwood,
Begamot,
Neroli,
Rose,
Geranium |
Do not use during
pregnancy |
| Cypress |
Asringent,
Antiseptic, Asthma, Menstual regualtion, Circulation,
Haemorrhoids |
Balancing,
Purifying, Deodorant, Skincare, Insect repellent, Antiseptic,
Relaxant, Tonic |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Bath,
Local Wash |
Bergamot,
Juniper,
Pine,
Lemon,
Lavender,
Orange |
|
| Eucalyptus |
Decongestant,
Antiviral, Colds, Influenza, Antseptic, Wounds, Burns,
Muscualr pain |
Stimulating,
Soothing, Purifying, Insect repellent, Hair/scalp tonic, Deodorant,
Skincare, Bactericide, Antiseptic |
Massage,
Mouthwash,
Cold Compress,
Vaporise,
Inhalations,
Bath,
Hot Compress |
Bergamot,
Chamomile,
Thyme,
Lavender |
Do not
overuse |
| Fennel |
Carminative,
Digestive, PMT, Regulates menstrual cycle, Flatulance,
Detoxifying |
Warming,
Soothing, Stimulating, Balancing, Purifying, Skincare,
Antiseptic, Stomach digestive, Relaxant, Tonic |
Massage,
Mouthwash,
Bath, |
Rose,
Sandalwood,
Juniper |
Do not
overuse |
| Frankincense |
Respiratory
infections, Soothing, Anxiety, Asthma, Uterine tonic |
Uplifting,
Warming, Soothing, Skincare, Anti-depressant, Meditation aid,
Aphrodisiac, Antiseptic |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Inhalations,
Bath,
Hot Compress |
Neroli,
Myrrh,
Sandalwood |
|
| Garlic |
High
blood pressure, Colds, Heart disease, Cough, Blood
circulation, Cholesterol |
Stimulating,
Purifying, Tonic, Antiseptic, Bactericide, Anti-fungal,
Skincare |
Hot Compress |
Lavender,
Peppermint |
Do not use during
pregnancy |
| Geranium |
Astrigent,
Diuretic, Haemostatic, Promotes healing, PMT |
Uplifting,
Balancing, Deodorant, Anti-depressant, Skincare,
Antiseptic, Relaxant, Tonic, Insect repellent |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath,
Cold Compress |
Bergamot,
Citronella, Lemon Grass,
Lavender |
|
| Ginger |
Catarrh,
Diarrhoea, Rheumatism, Colds, Flu, Cramps, Nausea, Travel
& Morning sickness |
Warming,
Soothing, Stimulating, Stomach digestive, Tonic,
Aphrodisiac, Antiseptic |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath,
Hot Compress,
Cold Compress,
Mouthwash |
Lavender,
Orange,
Neroli |
|
| Jasmine |
Uterine,
Menstrual pain, Cramps, Coughs, Childbirth, Chest |
Balancing,
Warming, Anti-depressant, Aphrodisiac, Skincare, Relaxant, Tonic,
Antiseptic |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath, |
Neroli,
Sandalwood,
Rose,
Cedarwood |
Not
to be taken orally |
| Juniper |
Diuretic,
Detoxifying, Astrigent, Tonic, Eczema, Cystitis |
Uplifting,
Purifying, Meditation aid, Stomach digestive, Tonic,
Skincare, Relaxant, Antiseptic |
Massage,
Local Wash,
Bath, |
Sandalwood,
Bergamot,
Geranium,
Rosemary,
Marjoram |
Do not use during
pregnancy,
Do not overuse |
| Lavender |
Analgesic,
Antibotic, Acne, Antiviral, Headache, Anti-inflamatory,
Menstrual pain |
Soothing,
Balancing, Purifying, Antiseptic, Bactericide, Anti-depressant, Tonic,
Insect repellent, Skincare, Deodorant, Anti-fungal,
Skincare, Stomach digestive |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath,
Hot Compress,
Cold Compress,
|
Bergamot,
Orange,
Lemon,
Geranium,
Pine |
|
| Lemon |
Stimulates
immune system, Corns, Warts, Bleeding gums, Digestive &
Circulatory Tonic |
Uplifting,
Stimulating, Insect repellent, Hair/scalp tonic, Deodorant,
Skincare, Bactericide, Antiseptic, Tonic |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath,
Hot Compress,
Local Wash,
Inhalations,
Mouthwash |
Lavender,
Ylang ylang,
Eucalyptus,
Fennel,
Juniper,
Cedarwood |
Do not
overuse,
Irritates sensitive
skin |
| Lemongrass |
Infections,
fever, Digestive, Headache, Footbaths,
Neutrolizes tabacco odour |
Uplifting,
Stimulating, Insect repellent, Deodorant, Skincare, Bactericide,
Antiseptic, Tonic, Stomach digestive |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Lavender,
Eucalyptus,
Geranium,
Juniper,
Rose |
Irritates sensitive
skin |
| Marigold |
Dry
skin, Nappy rash, Promotes healing, Varicose Veins, Chronic
Ulcers |
Soothing,
Bactericide, Antiseptic, Stomach digestive, Skincare |
Massage,
Hot Compress,
Bath,
Local Wash, |
Mandarin |
|
| Marjoram |
Respiratory
problems, Cold, Insomnia, Blood pressure, Rheumatism,
Arthritis |
Warming,
Soothing, Antiseptic, Tonic, Stomach digestive, Relaxant |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Bath |
Lavender,
Bergamot,
Rosemary |
Do not use during
pregnancy |
| Melissa |
Eczema,
Skin allergies, Coughs, Shock, Menstrual Regulations, Blood
pressure |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Balancing, Stomach digestive, Relaxant, Deodorant,
Skincare, Insect repellent |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Lavender,
Rose,
Neroli,
Geranium |
Irritates sensitive
skin |
| Myrrh |
Promotes
healing, Stomach, Eczema, Acne, Mouth Ulcers,
Anti-inflammatory, Digestive |
Uplifting,
Stimulating, Antiseptic, Tonic, Anti-fungal, Skincare, Meditation aid,
Bactericide |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Mouthwash |
Sandalwood,
Frankincense |
Do not use during
pregnancy |
| Myrtle |
Astringent,
Acne, Catarrh, bronchial, Chest, Urinary, Infections,
Haemorrhoids |
Uplifting,
Meditation aid, Skincare, Bactericide, Tonic, Antiseptic, Stomach
digestive |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Lavender,
Cypress,
Neroli,
Lemon,
Geranium |
|
| Neroli |
Gums,
Mouth, Insomnia, Gentle sedative, Shock, Anitspasmodic |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Balancing, Purifying, Relaxant, Aphrodisiac, Anti-depressant,
Deodorant, Skincare, Tonic, Antiseptic, Stomach digestive |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Cold Compress |
Rose,
Sandalwood,
Lavender,
Jasmine,
Lemon,
Bergamot |
|
| Nutmeg |
Circulation,
Heart, Digestion, Bad breath, Rheumatic pain, Appetizer |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Stimulating, Warming, Tonic, Antiseptic, Stomach
digestive |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Mouthwash,
Hot Compress |
Clove,
Orange,
Rosemary |
Do
not overuse |
| Orange |
Anitspasmodic,
Stomach, Mild Sedative, Constipation, Chronic Diarrhoea |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Anti-depressant, Skincare, Relaxant, Stomach
digestive |
Massage,
Mouthwash,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Ylang
ylang, Juniper, Sandalwood, Cypress, Cinnamon |
Not
before bedtime,
Sensitivity with sunlight |
| Patchouli |
Astrigent,
Fluid retention, Anti=inflammatory, Stings |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Balancing, Skincare, Anti-fungal, Anti-depressant,
Deodorant, Aphrodisiac, Tonic, Antiseptic |
Massage,
Mouthwash,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Ylang
ylang,
Rose,
Bergamot,
Lemon,
Geranium,
Jasmine |
Do
not overuse |
| Peppermint |
Colic,
Diarrhoe, Indigestion, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Cold, Fever,
Headache |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Stimulating, Warming, Purifying, Bactericide,
Insect repellent, Skincare, Relaxant, Stomach
digestive |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Eucalyptus,
Lavender,
Marjoram,
Rosemary |
Not
before bedtime,
Irritates sensitive
skin |
| Pine |
Chest
infections, Colds, Sore throats, Circulation, Rheumatic
pains, Lungs |
Uplifting,
Purifying, Stimulating, Antiseptic, Bactericide,
Anti-fungal |
Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Eucalyptus,
Lavender |
Irritates sensitive
skin |
| Rose |
Anorexia,
Regulating menstual, Confidence improving |
Uplifting,
Warming, Balancing, Purifying, Aphrodisiac, Tonic,
Antiseptic, Skincare, Stomach digestive, Relaxant |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Neroli,
Sandalwood,
Jasmine,
Geranium |
|
| Rosemary |
Heart,
Liver, Colds, Catarrh, Speech, Sinusitis, Asthma,
Gallbladder, Sight, Memory |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Stimulating, Meditation aid, Bactericide, Hair/scalp tonic,
Skincare, Stomach digestive, Tonic, Antiseptic |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Bath,
Cold Compress |
Peppermint,
Lemon,
Bergamot,
Basil,
Cedarwood |
Do not use during
pregnancy,
Do not overuse |
| Sandalwood |
Dry
skin, Sore throat, Cystitis, Bronchitis, Urinary infection |
Uplifting,
Warming, Balancing, Soothing, Meditation aid, Aphrodisiac,
Skincare, Tonic, Antiseptic, Relaxant |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Frankincense,
Rose,
Jasmine,
Ylang ylang |
|
| Tea
Tree |
Influenza,
Fungi, Viruses, Warts, Ringworm, Cold sores, Blisters, Acne |
Uplifting,
Purifying, Bactericide, Skincare, Anti-fungal, Insect
repellent, Antiseptic |
Massage,
Inhalations,
Mouthwash,
Bath,
Deodorant |
Lavender |
Irritates sensitive
skin |
| Ylang
Ylang |
Relieves
sexual anxiety, High blood pressure, Slows breathing |
Uplifting,
Soothing, Anti-depressant, Skincare, Relaxant, Stomach
digestive, Hair/scalp tonic, Aphrodisiac |
Massage,
Vaporise,
Bath |
Sandalwood,
Lemon,
Orange,
Bergamot,
Jasmine,
Neroli |
Do not
overuse |
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