Essential Oils: Physical Ailments and Suggested Remedies
Allergies:
Blue Tansy (Tanecetum annuum), Amni Visnaga, German and Roman Chamomile, Helichrysum Lavender, Yarrow
Asthma:
Prevention: Blue Tansy (Tanecetum annuum), Amni Visnaga.
Treatment: Frankincense CO2, Hyssop, Inula, Litsea, Ravensara, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy (Tanecetum annuum),
Cedarwood, Cajeput, Clary Sage, Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Fennel,
Eucalyptus Radiata, Hyssop decumbens, Lavender, Spike Lavender, Pine,
Lemon, Mandarine, Myrtle, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rosemary
Arthritis
Lavandin, Helichrysum, Black Pepper,Ginger, Marjoram,
Lavender, Lemon, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove Bud,
Eucalyptus, Angelica Seed, Roman Chamomile, Holy Basil, Clove Bud,
Cypress Tips, Balsam Fir, Juniper, Nutmeg, Dalmatian Sage, Winter
Savory, Seaweed, Thyme Borneol, Wintergreen, St. John's Wort oil as a
carrier oil. Back Ease Massage oil
Athletes Foot and other fungal infections.
Myrrh, Patchouli, Lemongrass, Niaouli, Palma Rosa, Tagetes, Tea Tree
Backaches
Helichrysum, Lavandin,
Black Pepper, Cajeput, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Juniper Berry,
Spike Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Thyme, Backease Synergy
Boils:
Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Tea Tree, Thyme, Juniper, Geranium (in hot compresses)
Bronchial Congestion:
Hyssop, Inula, Frankincense, Black Spruce, Copaiba Balsam, Balsam Fir, Larch, Pine
Bruises:
Helichrysum, Black Pepper, German Chamomile, Hyssop, Fennel, Spike Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary
St. Johns Wort infused oil
Burns:
Lavender, Helichrysum, Carrot Seed, Frankincense, Manuka, Neroli, Tea tree
Candida (Yeast Infection)
Tea tree, Cajeput, Holy Basil, Melissa, German Chamomile, Lemon Eucalyptus
Chronic Fatigue
Sweet Basil, Rosemary, Geranium, Lemon, Pink Grapefruit
Chronic Pain
Topical Application: Black Pepper,
Clove bud, Frankincense, Ginger CO2, Juniper, Spike Lavender, Lavender,
Lemongrass, Sweet Marjoram, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rose, Roemary,
Ylangylang.
Inhalation: Frankincense, Lavender, Lemongrass, Sweet Marjoram, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena
Cold Sores (Herpes simplex):
Melissa, Rose
Otto, Myrrh, Bergamot, Eucalyptus Globulous, Sandalwood, Bergamot,
Eucalyptus radiata, Cajeput, Niaouli, Ravensara, Teatree
Congestion (chest and bronchial)
(For Nasal Suggestion, see sinus suggestions. )
Eucalyptus
Globulous, Sweet Eucalyptus, Frankincense CO2, Inula, Sweet Basil,
Black Pepper, Lemon Myrtle, Peppermint, Pine, Black Spruce
Constipation:
Sweet Fennel, Yarrow, Black Pepper, Sweet Marjoram, Rosemary, Carrot Seed, Peppermint, pine, sweet orange
Coughs
Hyssop, Cardamon Seed, Balsam Fir, Inula (for dry, unproductive cough), Pine, Greek Sage, Oregano
Cramps, Muscle Spasms
Sweet Marjoram, Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Thyme
Cuts and scrapes
Lavender, Chamomiles, Tea Tree for disinfecting, Helichrysum
Cystitis
Bergamot, Atlas Cedarwood, Juniper, Cypress
Dandruff
Recent research published in Aromatherapy
Today, the International Aromatherapy Journal, indicates that Tea tree
oil, added to shampoo in a 5% dilution, is at least as effective as 2%
ketoconazole and 1% terbinafine in the treatment of dandruff. In the
test, the subjects used a 5% dilution in a daily shampoo, and left the
shampoo in their hair for three minutes before rinsing.
Diarrhea:
Black
Pepper, German and Roman Chamomile, Cinnamon Leaf, Cypress, Eucalyptus,
Sweet Fennel, Ginger, Mandarinr, Neroli, Peppermint, Cajeput
Edema
Cistus, Angelica Root, Ravensara, Rosemary, Seaweed, Carrot seed, Sweet Fennel, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, mandarine, tangerine.
Fever
Sponge the body with cool water with 1 drop each Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Peppermint oils added.
Gas:
Ginger, Peppermint, Anise Seed, Fennel, Litsea, Oregano, Black Pepper, Cardamon, Roman and German Chamomile
Gout:
St. Johns Wort oil with Wintergreen. (note this is the only time I ever recommend using wintergreen or birch oils.) Juniper berry, Lemon, Rosemary.
Headaches:
Lavender,
Sweet Basil, Roman Chamomile, Clove Bud, Lavandin, Cajeput, Clary Sage,
Eucalyptus, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosewood, Rosemary, Thyme
Hot Flashes:
Vitex, Peppermint Hydrosol, Passages Synergy
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure):
Bergamot, Roman chamomile, lavender, litsea, melissa, sweet marjoram, neroli, ylangylang
Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
Ginger, lemon, red thyrm, rosemary
Indigestion
Cardamon,
Black Pepper, Ginger, Peppermint, Anise Seed, Coriander, Fennel,
Lemongrass, Litsea, Melissa, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Leaf, Sweet Fennel
Inflammation
Helichrysum, Roman or German Chamomile, Coriander, Juniper, Fennel, Nutmeg, Yarrow
Insect Bites
Cajeput (fire ants), Helichrysum, German Chamomile, Lavender
Insomnia
Red Mandarine, (a recent study indicates that Mandarine is even more effective than lavender in dealing with sleep disturbances. )Bulgarian Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Clementine Petitgrain, Bergamot, Ledum, Myrtle, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Spikenard,Valerian, Sleepy Time Synergy
Lymphodema
Cistus, helichrysum, lavender
Menopause
Clary Sage, Geranium, Rose, Vitex, Bergamot, Chamomile, Cypress, Fennel, Jasmine, Neroli, Ylang ylang, Passages Synergy
Menstrual Cramps
Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Geranium, Sweet
Fennel, Anise Seed, Sweet Basil, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress
Needle, Yarrow, Moondays Synergy or body oil.
Migraines
Lavender, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Valerian, Eucalyptus, Spike Lavender, Neroli
Muscle Aches
Lavandin, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Ginger, Black Spruce, Sweet Basil, Spike Lavender, Vetiver, Eucalyptus, Muscle Ease Massage Oil
Muscle Spasms
Roman Chamomile, Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Fennel, Frankincense, Lavender, Sage.
One client reports relief by spritzing St.John's Wort Hydrosol.
Nausea
Ginger, Peppermint,Spearmin t, Cardamon Seed, Sweet Fennel, Patchouli
Peridontal problems
Myrrh, Sweet fennel, manuka, peppermint, tea tree.
PMS
Geranium, Clary Sage, Rose, Sweet Fennel,
Bergamot, Chamomile, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Neroli, Rosemary, Sweet
Fennel, Palma Rosa, Rose Otto, Vitex, Ylang Ylang Extra, Moondays Synergy, La Rosa Synergy
Pressure sores (Bed Sores)
German Chamomile, helichrysum, geranium, frankincense, lavender,Calendula infused oil
Rheumatism
St. John's Wort Oil, Black Pepper, Ginger, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lavandin, BackEase Synergy
Scabies
Tea Tree(5% dilution)
Sciatica
St. John's Wort Oil, Black Pepper, Ginger, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lavandin, BackEase Synergy
Sinuses
All
Eucalyptus species, especially Radiata, Peppermint, Angelica Root,
Sweet Basil, Clove Bud, Hyssop, Inula, Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Pine, Sinease Synergy
Shingles:
Ravensara in a base of Calophyllum, Bergamot, Eucalyptus Globulous, Melissa with Rose Otto, Lavender, Tea Tree
Sore Throat:
Hyssop, Sandalwood
Sunburn
Chamomile with Lavender, Blue Tansy (Tanecetum annuum), German Chamomile, Peppermint, Peppermint Hydrosol
Varicose Veins:
Calendula infused oil, Cypress, Lemon, Geranium, Juniper, Rosemary
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Allergies:
Blue Tansy (Tanecetum annuum), Amni Visnaga, German and Roman Chamomile, Helichrysum Lavender, Yarrow
Asthma:
Prevention: Blue Tansy (Tanecetum annuum), Amni Visnaga.
Treatment: Frankincense CO2, Hyssop, Inula, Litsea, Ravensara, Black Spruce, Blue Tansy (Tanecetum annuum),
Cedarwood, Cajeput, Clary Sage, Roman Chamomile, Cypress, Fennel,
Eucalyptus Radiata, Hyssop decumbens, Lavender, Spike Lavender, Pine,
Lemon, Mandarine, Myrtle, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rosemary
Arthritis
Lavandin, Helichrysum, Black Pepper,Ginger, Marjoram,
Lavender, Lemon, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove Bud,
Eucalyptus, Angelica Seed, Roman Chamomile, Holy Basil, Clove Bud,
Cypress Tips, Balsam Fir, Juniper, Nutmeg, Dalmatian Sage, Winter
Savory, Seaweed, Thyme Borneol, Wintergreen, St. John's Wort oil as a
carrier oil. Back Ease Massage oil
Athletes Foot and other fungal infections.
Myrrh, Patchouli, Lemongrass, Niaouli, Palma Rosa, Tagetes, Tea Tree
Backaches
Helichrysum, Lavandin,
Black Pepper, Cajeput, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Juniper Berry,
Spike Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Thyme, Backease Synergy
Boils:
Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Tea Tree, Thyme, Juniper, Geranium (in hot compresses)
Bronchial Congestion:
Hyssop, Inula, Frankincense, Black Spruce, Copaiba Balsam, Balsam Fir, Larch, Pine
Bruises:
Helichrysum, Black Pepper, German Chamomile, Hyssop, Fennel, Spike Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary
St. Johns Wort infused oil
Burns:
Lavender, Helichrysum, Carrot Seed, Frankincense, Manuka, Neroli, Tea tree
Candida (Yeast Infection)
Tea tree, Cajeput, Holy Basil, Melissa, German Chamomile, Lemon Eucalyptus
Chronic Fatigue
Sweet Basil, Rosemary, Geranium, Lemon, Pink Grapefruit
Chronic Pain
Topical Application: Black Pepper,
Clove bud, Frankincense, Ginger CO2, Juniper, Spike Lavender, Lavender,
Lemongrass, Sweet Marjoram, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rose, Roemary,
Ylangylang.
Inhalation: Frankincense, Lavender, Lemongrass, Sweet Marjoram, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena
Cold Sores (Herpes simplex):
Melissa, Rose
Otto, Myrrh, Bergamot, Eucalyptus Globulous, Sandalwood, Bergamot,
Eucalyptus radiata, Cajeput, Niaouli, Ravensara, Teatree
Congestion (chest and bronchial)
(For Nasal Suggestion, see sinus suggestions. )
Eucalyptus
Globulous, Sweet Eucalyptus, Frankincense CO2, Inula, Sweet Basil,
Black Pepper, Lemon Myrtle, Peppermint, Pine, Black Spruce
Constipation:
Sweet Fennel, Yarrow, Black Pepper, Sweet Marjoram, Rosemary, Carrot Seed, Peppermint, pine, sweet orange
Coughs
Hyssop, Cardamon Seed, Balsam Fir, Inula (for dry, unproductive cough), Pine, Greek Sage, Oregano
Cramps, Muscle Spasms
Sweet Marjoram, Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Thyme
Cuts and scrapes
Lavender, Chamomiles, Tea Tree for disinfecting, Helichrysum
Cystitis
Bergamot, Atlas Cedarwood, Juniper, Cypress
Dandruff
Recent research published in Aromatherapy
Today, the International Aromatherapy Journal, indicates that Tea tree
oil, added to shampoo in a 5% dilution, is at least as effective as 2%
ketoconazole and 1% terbinafine in the treatment of dandruff. In the
test, the subjects used a 5% dilution in a daily shampoo, and left the
shampoo in their hair for three minutes before rinsing.
Diarrhea:
Black
Pepper, German and Roman Chamomile, Cinnamon Leaf, Cypress, Eucalyptus,
Sweet Fennel, Ginger, Mandarinr, Neroli, Peppermint, Cajeput
Edema
Cistus, Angelica Root, Ravensara, Rosemary, Seaweed, Carrot seed, Sweet Fennel, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, mandarine, tangerine.
Fever
Sponge the body with cool water with 1 drop each Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Peppermint oils added.
Gas:
Ginger, Peppermint, Anise Seed, Fennel, Litsea, Oregano, Black Pepper, Cardamon, Roman and German Chamomile
Gout:
St. Johns Wort oil with Wintergreen. (note this is the only time I ever recommend using wintergreen or birch oils.) Juniper berry, Lemon, Rosemary.
Headaches:
Lavender,
Sweet Basil, Roman Chamomile, Clove Bud, Lavandin, Cajeput, Clary Sage,
Eucalyptus, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosewood, Rosemary, Thyme
Hot Flashes:
Vitex, Peppermint Hydrosol, Passages Synergy
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure):
Bergamot, Roman chamomile, lavender, litsea, melissa, sweet marjoram, neroli, ylangylang
Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
Ginger, lemon, red thyrm, rosemary
Indigestion
Cardamon,
Black Pepper, Ginger, Peppermint, Anise Seed, Coriander, Fennel,
Lemongrass, Litsea, Melissa, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Leaf, Sweet Fennel
Inflammation
Helichrysum, Roman or German Chamomile, Coriander, Juniper, Fennel, Nutmeg, Yarrow
Insect Bites
Cajeput (fire ants), Helichrysum, German Chamomile, Lavender
Insomnia
Red Mandarine, (a recent study indicates that Mandarine is even more effective than lavender in dealing with sleep disturbances. )Bulgarian Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Clementine Petitgrain, Bergamot, Ledum, Myrtle, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Spikenard,Valerian, Sleepy Time Synergy
Lymphodema
Cistus, helichrysum, lavender
Menopause
Clary Sage, Geranium, Rose, Vitex, Bergamot, Chamomile, Cypress, Fennel, Jasmine, Neroli, Ylang ylang, Passages Synergy
Menstrual Cramps
Clary Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Geranium, Sweet
Fennel, Anise Seed, Sweet Basil, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress
Needle, Yarrow, Moondays Synergy or body oil.
Migraines
Lavender, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Valerian, Eucalyptus, Spike Lavender, Neroli
Muscle Aches
Lavandin, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Ginger, Black Spruce, Sweet Basil, Spike Lavender, Vetiver, Eucalyptus, Muscle Ease Massage Oil
Muscle Spasms
Roman Chamomile, Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Fennel, Frankincense, Lavender, Sage.
One client reports relief by spritzing St.John's Wort Hydrosol.
Nausea
Ginger, Peppermint,Spearmin t, Cardamon Seed, Sweet Fennel, Patchouli
Peridontal problems
Myrrh, Sweet fennel, manuka, peppermint, tea tree.
PMS
Geranium, Clary Sage, Rose, Sweet Fennel,
Bergamot, Chamomile, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Neroli, Rosemary, Sweet
Fennel, Palma Rosa, Rose Otto, Vitex, Ylang Ylang Extra, Moondays Synergy, La Rosa Synergy
Pressure sores (Bed Sores)
German Chamomile, helichrysum, geranium, frankincense, lavender,Calendula infused oil
Rheumatism
St. John's Wort Oil, Black Pepper, Ginger, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lavandin, BackEase Synergy
Scabies
Tea Tree(5% dilution)
Sciatica
St. John's Wort Oil, Black Pepper, Ginger, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lavandin, BackEase Synergy
Sinuses
All
Eucalyptus species, especially Radiata, Peppermint, Angelica Root,
Sweet Basil, Clove Bud, Hyssop, Inula, Lemon, Lemon Myrtle, Pine, Sinease Synergy
Shingles:
Ravensara in a base of Calophyllum, Bergamot, Eucalyptus Globulous, Melissa with Rose Otto, Lavender, Tea Tree
Sore Throat:
Hyssop, Sandalwood
Sunburn
Chamomile with Lavender, Blue Tansy (Tanecetum annuum), German Chamomile, Peppermint, Peppermint Hydrosol
Varicose Veins:
Calendula infused oil, Cypress, Lemon, Geranium, Juniper, Rosemary
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