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Pine Ravensara Rose Rosemary Rosewood Sandalwood Spearmint Spikenard Spruce Tagetes Tangerine Tea Tree Thyme Tobacco Tuberose Vanilla Vetiver Violet Leaf Yarrow Ylang Ylang
Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of ailments Oils : Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Hyssop Also : Cajeput Coughs Oils : Eucalyptus, Pine, Myrrh, Sandalwood Also : Fennel, Thyme Cystitis Oils : Bergamot, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Tea Tree Diarrhea Oils : Peppermint Deodorant Oils : Bergamot, Cypress, Lemongrass Also : Juniper, Lavender, Thyme, Sage Depression 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|Gingivitis Oils : Eucalyptus, Lemon, Pine, Thyme, Tea Tree Also : Borneol, Cajeput, Hyssop, Sage Gout Oils : Fennel, Juniper, Lemon Also : Lovage
Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of ailments Hangover Oils : Fennel, Juniper Headache 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
Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of ailments 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
Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of ailments 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
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Pregnancy
The following oils should not be used by pregnant women. Basil Bay Laurel Bergamot Black Pepper Carrot Seed Cinnamon Cedarwood, Atlas Cedarwood, Virginian Chamomile, German Chamomile, Roman Clary Sage Clove Dill Hyssop Jasmine Juniper Berry Marjoram Myrrh Neroli Nutmeg Oakmoss Oregano Parsley Peppermint Petitgrain Rose Geranium Rosemary Tagetes Thyme Yarrow
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Properties
Circulatory
Reduces water retention.
Digestive
Relieves indigestion and flatulence.
Pain
Soothes rheumatism and arthritis.
Skin
Improves psoriasis.
Caution
Don't use angelica oil if you are diabetic.
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Properties
Digestive
Alleviates flatulence.
Pain
Eases rheumatism and muscle pain.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis, coughs and the symptoms of a cold.
Caution
Don't use anise oil if you have cancer. May irritate sensitive skin.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis and coughs.
Skin
Improves acne, dermatitis and dandruff.
Urological
Alleviates cystitis.
Caution
Don't use Atlas cedarwood oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes anxiety and depression.
Respiratory
Relieves sinus congestion and bronchitis.
Skin
Helps acne and soothes insect bites.
Caution
Don't use basil oil during pregnancy. It may irritate sensitive skin.
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Properties
Circulatory
Stimulates the circulation.
Skin
Improves oily skin and dandruff.
Caution
Don't use bay oil if you have cancer. Don't use bay oil if you have hemophilia. Don't use bay oil if you have alcoholism.
Properties
Digestive
Stimulates the appetite.
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Gynecological
Regulates the menstrual cycle.
Immunological
Helps fight colds and flu.
Caution
Don't use bay laurel oil during pregnancy. Bay laurel oil can be narcotic. Bay laurel oil may irritate sensitive skin.
Properties
Digestive
Stimulates the pancreas and may help to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and nervousness. With a comforting and relaxing effect on the mind, it can help reduce "overthinking" and mental exhaustion. Use it with a carrier oil for massage or through inhalation.
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Immunological
Benzoin has an anti-infectious property and can help to fight infection.
Respiratory
Relieves asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis and symptoms of a cold. For coughs and sore throats, apply benzoin in a balm or cream to the throat and chest.
Pain
Eases muscle pain. Use with a carrier oil for massage, or add to a bath. Soothes mouth ulcers.
Skin
Improves acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and scar tissue. Helps chapped skin, chilblains, frostbite and minor wounds to heal.
Blend with
Benzoin works well in blends with bergamot, frankincense, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, bitter orange and sandalwood.
Caution
Benzoin oil can be very relaxing.
Properties
Digestive
Reduces flatulence and improves the appetite.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression.
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Skin
Helps acne, oily skin, eczema, psoriasis and minor wounds.
Caution
Don't use bergamot oil during pregnancy. Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using bergamot oil.
Properties
Bergamot mint oil has similar properties to peppermint oil and spearmint oil.
Caution
Bergamot mint oil may irritate sensitive skin.
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Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, heartburn, flatulence and constipation. Improves appetite. Increases saliva.
Immunological
Fights colds and flu.
Respiratory
Alleviates sinus congestion.
Caution
Don't use black pepper oil during pregnancy. It may irritate sensitive skin.
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Properties
Digestive
Soothes vomiting.
Respiratory
Alleviates Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of ailments/Bronchitisbronchitis, laryngitis and symptoms of a cold.
Skin
Improves acne and psoriasis.
Caution
Cajuput oil may irritate the skin and mucus membranes.
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Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, heartburn, wind, nausea and colic.
Emotional
Refreshes and uplifts the mind.
Sexual
Alleviates sexual dysfunction.
Properties
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Circulatory
Reduces water retention and detoxifies the body.
Emotional
Soothes stress and nervousness.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis and symptoms of flu.
Skin
Improves eczema and rashes.
Caution
Don't use carrot seed oil during pregnancy.
Properties
Emotional
Soothes depression and exhaustion.
Gynecological
Reduces menstrual pain.
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Pain
Relieves arthritis and rheumatism.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis and symptoms of flu.
Caution
Don't use cinnamon oil during pregnancy. Cinnamon may irritate the skin.
Properties
Digestive
Soothes stomach pain.
Immunological
Helps fight cold, flu and other infections.
Skin
Improves oily skin and excessive perspiration.
Other uses
Repels insects. Helps get rid of fleas in cats and dogs.
Caution
Citronella oil may irritate sensitive skin.
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Properties
Circulatory
May reduce hypertension (high blood pressure).
Emotional
Relieves stress, anxiety and depression. Uplifts the mind and alleviates fatigue.
Caution
Don't use clary sage oil during the first five months of pregnancy. Clary sage oil can cause drowsiness so don't use with alcohol.
Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, vomiting, flatulence and diarrhea.
Pain
Eases toothache, sore muscles, rheumatism and arthritis.
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Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis and symptoms of a cold.
Skin
Improves acne and helps healing of minor wounds and burns.
Other uses
Repels insects. Can be used as a room disinfectant.
Caution
Don't use clove oil during pregnancy. Clove oil may irritate the skin. It should only be used diluted to less than 1%.
Properties
Circulatory
Detoxifies the whole body.
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, flatulence, wind and stomach cramps.
Emotional
Soothes nervousness and exhaustion. Uplifts and refreshes the mind.
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Pain
Relieves arthritis, rheumatism and migraine.
Respiratory
Relieves symptoms of cold and flu.
Properties
Circulatory
Helps relieve fluid retention, cellulite, hemorrhoids and varicose vains.
Caution
Don't use Cypress oil if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Properties
Digestive
Alleviates indigestion, flatulence and constipation. May cure hiccups.
Emotional
Soothes nervousness and feelings of being overwhelmed.
Skin
Helps minor wounds to heal.
Caution
Don't use dill oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress and nervousness.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis and coughs.
Skin
Promotes the healing of wounds and reduces excessive perspiration.
Properties
Immunological
Helps fight colds, flu other viral infections.
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Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinusitis and coughs.
Skin
Relieves herpes, burns and minor wounds. Improves athlete's foot.
Urological
Alleviates urinary tract infections.
Caution
Don't ingest eucalyptus oil. Don't use eucalyptus oil if you have epilepsy. Don't use eucalyptus oil if you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
Properties
Pain
Eases arthritis.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis, catarrh, sinusitis and coughs.
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Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, nausea, vomiting, flatulence and constipation. May cure hiccups.
Skin
Improves oily skin and the appearance of aging.
Caution
Don't use fennel oil during pregnancy. Don't use fennel oil if you have epilepsy. Fennel oil can have a narcotic effect.
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Properties
Pain
Soothes arthritis, rheumatism and muscle pain.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis, sinusitis, coughs and symptoms of colds and flu.
Caution
Fir needle oil may irritate sensitive skin.
Properties
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Emotional
Soothes anxiety and calms the mind.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, coughs and the symptoms of a cold.
Skin
Improves the appearance of aging. Helps the healing of minor wounds and scars.
Properties
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis.
Pain
Soothes muscle pain.
Skin
Improves acne and promotes the healing of scars, cuts and wounds.
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Properties
Digestive
Stimulates the liver and gall bladder.
Skin
Soothes dry or irritated skin, eczema and psoriasis.
Urological
Helps urinary stones.
Caution
Don't use German chamomile oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Digestive
Alleviates nausea, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea and constipation.
Emotional
Soothes depression.
Respiratory
Eases catarrh, bronchitis, colds and flu.
Caution
May cause photo-sensitivity.
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Properties
Circulatory
Reduces water retention and cellulite.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression.
Skin
Improves acne and oily skin.
Caution
Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using grapefruit oil.
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Properties
Pain
Relieves arthritis and rheumatism.
Respiratory
Relieves asthma, bronchitis and symptoms of cold and flu.
Skin
Improves acne, dermatitis and scars.
Caution
Don't use Helichrysum oil on children.
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Blend with
Honeysuckle oil blends well with jasmine oil and citrus oils.
Caution
Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using honeysuckle oil.
Properties
Circulatory
Reduces water retention. Raises blood pressure.
Digestive
Relieves indigestion and flatulence.
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Emotional
Soothes anxiety and fatigue.
Gynecological
Helps to regulate the menstrual cycle.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, coughs and symptoms of a cold.
Caution
Don't use hyssop oil during pregnancy. Don't use hyssop oil if you have epilepsy. Don't use hyssop oil if you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
Properties
Childbirth
Can hasten childbirth. Promotes lactation.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. May improve confidence.
Respiratory
Eases catarrh, coughs and laryngitis.
Sexual
May relieve sexual dysfunction.
Caution
Don't use jasmine oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Pain
Relieves muscle pain. Helps heal sports injuries.
Properties
Lavandin oil has similar properties to lavender oil.
Pain
Relieves muscle stiffness and pain.
Respiratory
Relieves coughs and symptoms of cold and flu.
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Properties
Circulatory
May lower blood pressure and reduce fluid retention.
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, nausea, vomiting and flatulence. Soothes colic.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Helps calm panic and hysteria. Alleviates insomnia.
Gynecological
Regulates the menstrual cycle. Eases symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
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Immunological
Helps fight throat infections.
Pain
Alleviates arthritis, rheumatism, headaches and migraine. Soothes muscle pain.
Respiratory
Relieves asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, catarrh and symptoms of a cold.
Skin
Improves acne, psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, oily skin and athlete's foot. Promotes healing of abscesses, minor wounds, sunburn and burns. It can be applied neat to the skin and is very effective on minor burns.
Other uses
Repels insects.
Caution
Don't use lavender oil during the early stages of pregnancy.
Blending
Lavender can be combined with clary sage, frankincense, geranium, cedarwood, pine, nutmeg and citrus oils.
Properties
Circulatory
Reduces blood pressure, improves varicose veins.
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Digestive
Relieves indigestion and constipation.
Skin
Helps acne, oily skin and athlete's foot.
Caution
Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using lemon oil.
Properties
Pain
Soothes arthritis.
Respiratory
Alleviates bronchitis, catarrh, coughs and symptoms of colds and flu.
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Properties
Skin
May help oily skin.
Caution
Possible dangers of lemon myrtle oil are not well documented.
Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion and stimulates the appetite.
Emotional
Soothes stress, nervousness and depression.
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Respiratory
Alleviates laryngitis.
Skin
Improves oily skin and fights athlete's foot. Reduces excessive perspiration.
Other uses
Repels insects.
Caution
Lemongrass oil may irritate sensitive skin.
Properties
Circulatory
Improves circulation.
Emotional
Soothes anxiety and depression.
Pain
Relieves arthritis, rheumatism, muscle and joint pain.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and coughs.
Skin
Improves acne and herpes.
Caution
Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using lime oil. Lime oil may irritate the skin.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress and insomnia.
Pain
Eases headache and migraine.
Properties
Circulatory
May lower blood pressure and reduce fluid retention.
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, flatulence and diarrhea.
Emotional
Soothes stress and anxiety. Relieves insomnia and fatigue.
Gynecological
As a diuretic, may alleviate menstrual pain and swollen breasts during menstruation.
Skin
Helps acne, dandruff, oily skin and hair and weeping eczema.
Caution
Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Juniper Berry Don't use Juniper berry oil during the first five months of pregnancy. Don't use it if you have kidney disease because of its diuretic properties.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression.
Immunological
Fights fungal and bacterial infections.
Skin
Improves dandruff.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress and anxiety. Reduces hyperactivity.
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, flatulence and constipation.
Immunological
Helps fight colds.
Respiratory
Eases asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis.
Caution
Don't use marjoram oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress calms the mind.
Skin
Improves oily skin.
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Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea and hemorrhoids.
Gynecological
Relieves menstrual pain.
Immunological
Stimulates the immune system.
Respiratory
Alleviates bronchitis, catarrh, coughs and symptoms of a cold.
Skin
Alleviates eczema, skin ulcers and athlete's foot.
Caution
Don't use myrrh oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Respiratory
Improves asthma, coughs and sore throat.
Properties
Digestive
Alleviates indigestion, flatulence and irritable bowl syndrome.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Reduces insomnia. May help with panic attacks.
Skin
Improves dry skin and scar tissue. May help prevent stretch marks.
Caution
Don't use neroli oil during pregnancy. Has a sedative effect.
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Properties
Emotional
Uplifting, and improves concentration.
Immunological
Helps fight infections including colds and flu.
Pain
Relieves rheumatism and neuralgia.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, laryngitis, sinusitis and coughs.
Skin
Improves acne and promotes healing of burns and cuts.
Urological
Relieves cystitis and urinary infections.
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Properties
Circulatory
Stimulates the circulation.
Digestive
Alleviates flatulence, nausea, constipation and diarrhea. Improves the appetite.
Emotional
Stimulates the mind.
Gynecological
Regulates the menstrual cycle.
Pain
Relieves muscle pain and rheumatism.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, laryngitis, sinusitis and coughs.
Sexual
Works against sexual dysfunction.
Caution
Don't use nutmeg oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Oakmoss oil is primarily used in perfumery.
Respiratory
Helps clear catarrh and phlegm.
Caution
Don't use oakmoss oil during pregnancy. Don't use oakmoss oil if you have epilepsy.
Properties
Oregano oil is not used in aromatherapy due to its toxicity and irritant effect.
Caution
Don't use oregano oil during pregnancy. Oregano oil is very irritating to the skin and mucus membranes.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress and nervousness. Calms and uplifts the mind.
Pain
Relieves muscle pain and stiffness.
Skin
Improves acne, dermatitis, athlete's foot, oily skin and dry skin.
Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion.
Pain
Alleviates arthritis and rheumatism.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis and coughs.
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Sexual
Reduces sexual dysfunction.
Urological
Alleviates cystitis.
Caution
Don't use, or come into contact with, parsley oil during pregnancy. Parsley oil may be toxic to the liver.
Properties
Circulatory
Reduces water retention and cellulite.
Digestive
Relieves constipation.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression.
Gynecological
Helps premenstrual syndrome.
Immunological
Fights bacterial and fungal infections.
Sexual
Increases libido.
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Skin
Improves acne, eczema and scar tissue. Promotes wound healing. Alleviates insect bites.
Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, nausea, heartburn, flatulence and diarrhea.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Relieves fatigue and improves concentration.
Gynecological
Reduces menstrual pain.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, coughs, bronchitis and sinusitis.
Caution
Don't use peppermint oil during pregnancy. Don't use on young children. May irritate the skin or mucus membranes.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis, coughs and symptoms of colds and flu.
Skin
Eases sensitive skin and rashes.
Properties
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Digestive
Relieves indigestion.
Emotional
Soothes stress and anxiety.
Skin
Improves acne, oily skin and excessive perspiration.
Caution
Don't use petitgrain oil during pregnancy.
Properties
Circulatory
Stimulates circulation.
Emotional
Invigorates and reduces mental fatigue.
Pain
Relieves muscle pain and rheumatism.
Respiratory
Alleviates bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis and symptoms of colds and flu.
Skin
Helps healing of minor wounds and sores.
Urological
Relieves cystitis.
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Caution
Pine oil may irritate sensitive skin.
Properties
Immunological
Helps fight viral infections.
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Properties
Gynecological
May relieve premenstrual syndrome.
Respiratory
Helps asthma and hay fever.
Skin
Soothes sensitive or dry skin. May relieve eczema, rashes, dermatitis, acne and minor wounds.
Caution
Don't use Roman chamomile oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Circulatory
Stimulates circulation.
Digestive
Relieves nausea.
Emotional
Soothes anger, stress, nervousness and depression. Helps insomnia.
Gynecological
Balances hormones and regulates the menstrual cycle.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, hay fever, coughs and sore throat.
Skin
Improves the appearance of aging and broken capillaries. Improves dry skin, eczema and the effect of herpes.
Caution
Don't use rose oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Circulatory
Balances the whole body and reduces water retention.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression.
Gynecological
Relieves symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Skin
Improves oily skin and promotes the healing of burns and wounds.
Caution
Don't use rose geranium oil during pregnancy.
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Properties
Circulatory
May raise blood pressure and improve circulation. Reduces water retention and improves varicose veins.
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, flatulence, constipation and diarrhea. May stimulate the liver
Emotional
Rosemary is a very useful oil for stimulating the mind. It improves concentration and memory and helps overcome mental fatigue and exhaustion.
Gynecological
May help to regulate an irregular menstrual cycle.
Pain
It can relieve headaches, migraine and neuralgia as well as rheumatism and arthritis.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and catarrh.
Caution
Don't use rosemary oil during the first five months of pregnancy. Don't use rosemary oil if you suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes depression and uplifts the mind.
Immunological
Boosts the immune system and fights colds.
Sexual
Acts as an aphrodisiac.
Skin
Helps skin regeneration and improves oily skin.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Helps alleviate insomnia.
Respiratory
Relives sore throat, chesty cough and laryngitis. May soothe bronchitis and asthma.
Properties
Spearmint oil has many of the same properties as peppermint oil, but is gentler.
Digestive
Alleviates indigestion, nausea, vomiting and flatulence. May cure hiccups.
Emotional
Stimulates the mind.
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Gynecological
Reduces heavy menstrual flow.
Immunological
Helps fight colds, flu and other infections.
Respiratory
Eases asthma, bronchitis, catarrh and coughs.
Skin
Relieves itching.
Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress and tension.
Skin
Improves rashes and the effects of aging.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes depression.
Respiratory
Eases coughing.
Caution
Spruce oil may irritate sensitive skin.
Properties
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, flatulence and constipation.
Emotional
Soothes stress.
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Respiratory
Alleviates coughs and symptoms of colds and flu.
Caution
Sweet orange oil may irritate sensitive skin.
Properties
Immunological
Helps fight parasitic and fungal infections.
Respiratory
Eases catarrh and coughs.
Skin
Helps skin infections and promotes wound healing. Improves athlete's foot.
Other uses
Repels insects.
Caution
Don't use tagetes oil during pregnancy. Don't expose skin to sunlight after using tagetes oil. Tagetes oil may irritate sensitive skin
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Properties
Circulatory
Stimulates circulation and reduces water retention.
Digestive
Relieves flatulence, diarrhea and constipation.
Emotional
Soothes stress.
Skin
Reduces stretch marks.
Caution
Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using tangerine oil.
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Properties
Immunological
Helps fight colds, flu and fungal infections.
Respiratory
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and coughs.
Skin
Relieves acne, herpes, itching, rashes, dandruff, athlete's foot, burns and sunburn.
Urological
Alleviates cystitis, vaginal thrush and urinary tract infections.
Caution
Tea tree oil may irritate the skin.
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Properties
Circulatory
Increases blood pressure.
Emotional
Soothes stress, anxiety and depression. Improves memory and concentration.
Immunological
Helps fight colds, flu and other infections.
Respiratory
Eases asthma, catarrh, coughs and laryngitis.
Urological
Relieves cystitis and urethritis.
Caution
Don't use thyme oil during pregnancy. Don't use if you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Properties
Tobacco oil is used in perfumery.
Properties
Tuberose oil is used in perfumery, but not often used in aromatherapy.
Caution
Tuberose oil can have a narcotic effect.
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Properties
Vanilla oil is often used in perfumery, but not often used in aromatherapy.
Properties
Emotional
Soothes stress, nervousness, exhaustion and insomnia.
Pain
Relieves arthritis, rheumatism and muscle pain.
Skin
Improves acne and the appearance of aging.
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Properties
Circulatory
Stimulates circulation.
Emotional
Soothes stress and insomnia.
Pain
Eases rheumatism.
Respiratory
Relieves bronchitis and sore throat.
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Properties
Emotional
Soothes anxiety.
Skin
Improves acne and soothes itchy skin.
Caution
Don't use Virginian cedarwood oil during pregnancy. It may irritate sensitive skin.
Properties
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Circulatory
Reduces high blood pressure. Improves hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
Digestive
Relieves indigestion, flatulence and constipation.
Gynecological
Regulates the menstrual cycle.
Skin
Improves eczema, rashes and promotes healing of minor wounds and burns.
Urological
Relieves cystitis.
Caution
Don't use yarrow oil during pregnancy. Yarrow oil may irritate sensitive skin.
Properties
Circulatory
Reduces hypertension (high blood pressure).
Emotional
Helps relieve stress and anxiety. Encourages deep sleep.
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Immunological
Fights intestinal infections.
Sexual
Can help relieve sexual dysfunction. Can act as an aphrodisiac.
Caution
Ylang ylang oil may irritate sensitive skin. The strong scent may cause headache or nausea.
Effective oils
Basil Bergamot Benzoin Cajuput Cedarwood (Atlas) Cedarwood (Virginian) Chamomile (Roman) Clove Galbanum Grapefruit Helichrysum Juniper Berry Lavender Lemon Lime Niaouli Palmarosa Patchouli Petitgrain Tea Tree Vetiver
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Effective oils
Chamomile (Roman) Clove Eucalyptus Frankincense Helichrysum Hyssop Lavender Lime Marjoram Myrtle Niaouli Nutmeg Peppermint Rose Sandalwood Spearmint Tea Tree Thyme
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Treatment
Essential oils can be applied to the feet in the bath, soaking in a foot bath or as a warm compress. They can also be applied using a carrier oilcalendula oil is a good one to use. The feet should be treated every morning and evening. It's also important to make sure that feet are dried thoroughly after washing, to avoid letting them stay moist, and that socks are changed frequently. Allowing the feet to be open to the air helps, although it's also important to avoid infecting other people, so don't walk barefoot in public places.
Effective oils
Benzoin Clove Eucalyptus Geranium Lavender Lemon Lemon Eucalyptus Lemongrass Myrrh Palmarosa Tagetes Tea Tree
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Effective oils
Anise Basil Benzoin Cajuput Carrot Seed Cedarwood (Atlas) Cinnamon Clove Elemi Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Radiata Fir Needle Frankincense Galbanum Ginger Helichrysum Hyssop Lavender Lemon Eucalyptus Lime Marjoram Myrrh Niaouli Nutmeg Parsley Peppermint Peru Balsam Pine Rosemary Sandalwood Spearmint Tea Tree Violet Leaf
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Effective oils
Basil Bergamot Chamomile (Roman) Cinnamon Clary Sage Geranium Ginger Grapefruit Jasmine Lavender Lemon Lemongrass Lime Manuka Neroli Patchouli Peppermint Rose Rose Geranium Rosewood Sandalwood Spruce Thyme Ylang Ylang
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Effective oils
Benzoin Bergamot Carrot Seed Chamomile (German) Chamomile (Roman) Juniper Berry Lavender Myrrh Patchouli Rose
Effective oils
Clary Sage Juniper Berry Lavender Lemon Yarrow Ylang Ylang
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Oils to avoid
Cypress Eucalyptus Hyssop Rosemary Thyme
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License
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License
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