Uses of Essential Oils The following table is a quick guide to the most common uses of essential oils. Please observe the warnings before having a go on yourself or a willing victim. To see if your skin is sensitive to a particlar oil, smear a drop on the back of your hand and leave it for 24 hours. There should be no redness, soreness or general inflammation. Most people know if they have sensitive skin as they react to certain household chemicals and cleaners. | Essential Oil | Common Uses | | Aniseed | Indigestion, flatulence, migraine, asthma, coughs Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Basil, Sweet | Insect repellent, rheumatism, overworked muscles, chest infections, bronchitis, coughs, colds, sinusitis, flatulence, indigestion, period cramps, scanty periods, fatigue, anxiety, depression, migraine, headaches, muscular spasms, hiccups, wasp stings Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Benzoin | Flu, colds, catarrh, chapped skin, poor circulation, dermatitis, asthma Warning : Caution with senstive skin | | Bergamot | Depression, tension, itching, cuts & grazes, breath freshener, cystitis, cold sores, flatulence Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic ) | | Black Pepper | Muscular pain, stiffness, fatigue, digestive problems, poor circulation, food poisoning, loss of appetite, toothache Warning : Not compatible with homeopathic treatment | | Cajuput | Bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, painful periods, insect bites | | Camphor | Respiratory inhalants, depression, shock, gastro-enteritis Warning : Avoid if pregnant. Not compatible with homeopathic treatment | | Caraway | Flatulence, vertigo, arthritis, worms | | Cedarwood | Bronchial and urinary tract infections, acne, vaginal infections and discharges, dandruff, insect repellent, catarrh, cystitis Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Chamomile | Aches, pains, headaches, inflammation, rheumatism, ulcers, skin problems, anxiety Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Cinnamon | Coughs, colds, flatulence Warning : Avoid if pregnant. Caution with senstive skin. Always dilute. | | Citronella | Insect repellent, room freshener Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Clary sage | Migraine, asthma, sweating, greasy hair, stress, high blood pressure Warning : Avoid if pregnant or epilectic | | Clove | Toothache, neuralgia, sinusitis, indigestion Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Coriander | Indigestion, flatulence, rheumatism | | Cypress | Oily skin, foot perspiration, cellulite, nervous tension, haemorrhoids, nose bleeds Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Eucalyptus | Decongestant, insect repellent, colds, flu, urinary tract infections, pain relief, diarrhoea, fluid retention, wounds Warning : Avoid if pregnant. Not compatible with homeopathic treatment | | Fennel, Sweet | Nausea, flatulence, indigestion, arthritis, fluid retention Warning : Avoid if pregnant or epilectic | | Frankincense ( Olibanum ) | Skin tonic, anti-wrinkle, respiratory infections, tension, anxiety, stress | | Geranium | Eczema, head lice, burns, scalds, stress, MMT, skin tonic | | Ginger | Travel sickness, morning sickness, colds, flu, catarrh, sore throat, rheumatism Warning : Cauton with sensitive skin | | Grapefruit | Oily skin, acne, depression, anxiety, fluid retention, aches & pains Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic ) | | Helichrysum | Baby massgae, eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, rheumatism, stress | | Hyssop | Bruises, wounds, blood pressure regulator, mild laxative, hay fever, asthma Warning ; Avoid if pregnant or high blood pressure or epilectic | | Jasmine | Exhaustion, aches and pains, depression, sore throat | | Juniper | Eczema, dermatitis, cystitis, disinfectant, rheumatism Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Lavender | Burns, scalds, sunburn, cuts and grazes, eczema, psoriasis, nfections, insomnia, nausea, fleas, insect repellent, anxiety, cystitis, anxiety, depression | | Lemon | Disinfectant, greasy skin, high blood pressure, mouth ulcers, gout, arthritis, vomiting, colds, flu, insect bites Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic ) | | Lemongrass | Antiseptic, colds, flu, athlete's foot, poor circulation, stress, acne Warning : Cauton with sensitive skin | | Lime | Disinfectant, greasy skin, room scent Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic ) | | Mandarin | Skin problems, mild depression, digestive disorders, insomnia Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic ) | | Marigold ( Tagetes ) | Athlete's foot, fungal infections, psoriasis Warning : Cauton with sensitive skin | | Marjoram, Sweet | Insmonia, muscular aches & pains, nervous tension, spasm, neuralgia Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Melissa | High blood pressure, shock, stress, allergies, bee and wasp stings | | Myrrh | Cuts, chapped skin, mouth and gum infections, colds and sore throat, chest infections, athlete's foot, loss of appetite Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Neroli ( Orange Flower ) | Anxiety, depression, skin care, insomnia,panic, shock | | Niaouli ( Gomenol ) | Urinary infections, bronchitis, insect bites, sore throat | | Nutmeg | Bad breath, rheumatism Warning : Do not use in excess or if pregnant | | Orange | Lethargy, anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic ) | | Origanum ( Wild Marjoram ) | Asthma, bronchitis, coughs, cellulite, digestive disorders Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Palmarosa | Aches and pains, nervous tension, mild depression, indigestion | | Patchouli | Perfume, skin problems, depression, stress, fluid retention | | Peppermint | Digestive problems, headaches, colds, flu, nausea, travel sickness Warning : Avoid if pregnant or sensitive skin. Not compatible with homeopathic treatment | | Petitgrain | Dandruff, palpitations, digestive problems, fluid retention, stress | | Pine Needle | Disinfectant, colds, poor circulation, arthritis and rheumatism, bronchitis, catarrh, sinusitis, nervous exhaustion Warning : Avoid if pregnant | | Rosemary | Neuralgia, dandruff, oily skin, poor circulation, aches and pains, fluid retention, scalp disorders, hair loss, memory loss, concentration Warning : Avoid if high blood pressure or pregnant or epilectic | | Rose Otto | Menstual problems, uterine disorders, post-natal depression, skin tonic | | Rosewood | Fatigue, stress, depression, skin care | | Sage | Rheumatism, aches and pains, fluid retention, stress, labour pains Warning ; Avoid if pregnant or high blood pressure or epilectic | | Sandalwood | Perfume, cracked and chapped skin, acne, respiratory problems | | Savory | Sore throat, ear ache, exhaustion, asthma, diarrhoea | | Tea Tree | Powerful antiseptic/antiviral, treatment of ME, flu, colds, sore throat, candida, glandular fever, bronchitis, insect bites Warning : Cauton with sensitive skin | | Thyme | Colds, flu, headaches, insomnia, depression, hair loss, flatulence Warning ; Avoid if pregnant or high blood pressure | | Ylang Ylang | Stress, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, palpitations, fever, oily skin | | Vetivert | Arthritis, rheumatism, aches and pains, insomnia, depression, stress, nervous tension |
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