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A Guide to Therapeutic Essential Oils
and Aromatherapy
NOTE: The numbers following the list of essential oils
correspond with the numbers in the safety precautions section below. Please
consult an aromatherapy book for an in-depth description of uses.
Reprinted with Permission......Aromaworld --
www.bassettaromatherapy.com
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Guide to Essential Oils and Their Uses
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Oil |
Description and General Use |
Precaution |
| BASIL |
Eases mental fatigue, headache, stress, stimulates
memory, for digestion, depression. |
1,4 |
| BERGAMOT |
Very refreshing and great for nervous and depressed
emotions, antiseptic. |
3,4 |
| BIRCH |
Astringent, for sore and stiff muscles and joint
pain, arthritis and rheumatism, and tendonitis. |
4 |
| CEDARWOOD |
A very calming oil, for oily skin, respiratory
problems. |
1,4 |
| CLARY SAGE |
Relief for PMS. Soothing, relaxing, intoxicant,
euphoric oil, depression, nervousness. |
1,2,5 |
| CLOVE BUD |
Mental stimulant, energizing, antiseptic, for
digestive system, toothache pain, disinfectant. |
4 |
| CYPRESS |
Spicy and woodsy, antispasmodic, good for colds,
menopause, circulatory conditions. |
1 |
| EUCALYPTUS |
Anti-viral, good for respiratory ailments, soothes
sore muscles, fevers, antiseptic |
1 |
| FENNEL |
Excellent body cleanser, eliminates toxins, PMS,
menopause, for digestive and stomach disorders, decreases appetite, reduces
stress. |
1,2,4 |
| FIR |
Pine scent, antiseptic, good for respiratory and
nervous system, refreshing, comforting, disinfectant. |
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| GERANIUM |
Eases stress, for aging skin, antidepressant, clears
toxins and wastes, adrenal and hormone balancer. |
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| GRAPEFRUIT |
Anti-depressant, treats PMS, and menopause "hot
flashes", helps obesity, migraines, air refresher. |
3 |
| JUNIPER |
Diuretic, purifies blood, for back problems, and
muscle aches. |
1 |
| LAVENDER |
The most useful and versatile oil, it is calming and
pleasant, antibacterial, for burns and headaches. |
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| LEMON |
Light, refreshing, a diuretic, it detoxes and
purifies, it cleans your environment, antibacterial, antiseptic. |
1,4 |
| LEMONGRASS |
Stimulates, energizes, for exhaustion, aids
recovery, good for digestion and flatulence. |
4 |
| MARJORAM |
Sedative, insomnia, warming analgesic for pain in
lower back, lowers blood pressure, comfort for grief. |
1 |
| ORANGE |
Skin tonic, plumps up aging and dry skin, for
anxiety and depression, calming for stomach. |
3,4 |
| PALMAROSA |
Uplifting, and fresh scent, antiseptic, hydrating, a
cellular regenerative used for skin problems. |
3,4 |
| PATCHOULI |
Exotic, earthy, sensual, a rejuvenator, astringent,
it curbs appetite. |
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| PEPPERMINT |
Stimulating, used for headaches and nausea, very
cooling. |
1,4,6 |
| PINE |
Antiseptic, a good disinfectant, it is stimulating,
good for circulation, for colds, flu, and bronchitis, invigorating.
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| ROSEMARY |
Stimulating, astringent, for muscle aches, used in
hair care. |
1,2,6 |
| SANDALWOOD |
An aphrodisiac, for meditation, and menstrual
problems. |
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SPRUCE, BLACK |
Aids respiratory, nervous and glandular systems,
stress. |
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| TANGERINE |
Calming, for insomnia, nervousness, and stretchmarks,
soothes digestion. |
3 |
| TEA TREE |
Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, strengthens
immune system. |
4 |
| VETIVER |
Calms, balances, for dry, irritated, or mature skin,
good for stress. |
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| YLANG YLANG |
"Flower of flowers", an aphrodisiac and
antidepressant, it eases anger, it relaxes body, mind, and spirit. |
4 |
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -
1 - Do not use during pregnancy
2 - Avoid in cases of epilepsy
3 - Photosensitivity, avoid direct sunlight
4 - May irritate sensitive skin
5 - No alcohol, may cause drowsiness
6 - Avoid in cases of high blood pressure |
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