A Guide to Therapeutic Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

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

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, and reduces stress.

1,2,4

FIR

Pine scent, antiseptic, good for respiratory and nervous system, refreshing, comforting, and disinfectant.

GERANIUM

Eases stress, for aging skin, antidepressant, clears toxins and wastes, adrenal and hormone balancer.

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.

LEMON

Light, refreshing, a diuretic, it detoxifies 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.

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.

ROSEMARY

Stimulating, astringent, for muscle aches, used in hair care.

1,2,6

SANDALWOOD

An aphrodisiac, for meditation, and menstrual problems.

SPRUCE, BLACK

Aids respiratory, nervous and glandular systems, stress.

TANGERINE

Calming, for insomnia, nervousness, and stretch marks, soothes digestion.

3

TEA TREE

Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, strengthens immune system.

4

VETIVER

Calms, balances, for dry, irritated, or mature skin, good for stress.

YLANG YLANG

"Flower of flowers", an aphrodisiac and antidepressant, it eases anger; it relaxes body, mind, and spirit.

4