Essential Oils
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Great for children, helps them sleep. Prevents stretch marks & scarring. Use only 1-5 drops per ounce of unscented carrier. Marjoram, Sweet ..... *Analgesic* Antiviral, bactericidal, relieves PMS, sprains, bronchitis;relieves nervous tension, migraines & headaches. Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy Myrrh ..... *Skin conditions* Athletes foot, dry mature skin, scars, eczema, hemorrhoids, thrush. Also quite sedative, great for meditation. Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy Myrtle, Red ..... *Antiseptic* Astringent, bactericidal, expectorant; Relieves bronchitis, tuberculosis, colds, flu, infectious disease, acne, open pores and hemorrhoids. Neroli ..... *Stress* Helps anxiety, depression, shock; lowers brain activity, relaxes and calms the spirit. Used in perfumery work. Niaouli-Wild ..... *Antispasmodic* Respiratory problems, allergies, asthma; great for bronchitis. Use as a room deodorizer to relieve coughs, sinusitis, colds & flu. Nutmeg ..... *Analgesic* Arthritis, gout, poor circulation, indigestion; can reduce frigidity and impotence. Warning: Use in small doses only; sedative effects. Avoid using during pregnancy Top of PageOakmoss, Absolute ..... *Fixative* Used in perfumes or essential oil blends as a base note and to stop them from evaporating. Also very antiseptic, is an expectorant - helps to break up a cough. Orange, Sweet ..... *Antidepressant* Refreshing, clears the mind of worry and negativity; Very calming, helps stop hysteria & combats insor-nnia. Excellent as room freshener. Warning: Do not use in direct sunlight. Orange, Sweet-Organic ..... *Antidepressant* Refreshing, clears the mind of worry and negativity. Very calming, helps stop hysteria & combats insomnia. Excellent as a room freshener. Warning: Do not use in direct sunlight. Oregano, Common ..... *Bactericidal* Use as a room deodorizer to prevent infection & spreading of viruses. Warning: Skin-irritant. Avoid using during pregnancy. Palmarosa ..... *Antiseptic* Cell regeneration, acne, minor skin infections; regulates sebum production, oily/dehydrated skin, scars. Relieves nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions. Parsley Seed ..... *Diuretic* Acculnulation of toxins, broken blood vessels & celluliris. Also aids in digestion, hemorrhoids & flatulence. Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy. Patchouli ..... *Skin-healing* Tissue regenerator, wrinkles & weeping eczema. Helps to close pores and kill bacteria. Very calming, grounding & good for frigidity. Often used as a fixative Pepper, Black ..... *Stimulant* Digestive problems - constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, heartburn, loss of appetite & nausea. Also used as an aphrodisiac. Top of PagePeppermint ..... *Stimulant* Very cooling & anti-inflammatory to muscles; reduces swelling, pain & bruising, migraines & nausea. A mental stimulant. Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy. Peppermint-Organic ..... *Stimulant* Very cooling & anti-inflammarory to muscles, reduces swelling, pain & bruising, migraines & nausea. A mental stimulant. Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy. Peru Balsam ..... *Skin problems* Dry & chapped skin, eczema. Helps to relieve asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. Like other balsams, has a warming & comforting quality. Petitgrain ..... *Stress* Mental fatigue & strain. For stress, anxiety & depression. Increases concentration, clears mind of worry & obsessive thoughts. Pine Needle ..... *Expectorant* Sinus & respiratory problems, asthma, infection, stimulates adrenal glands. A great air antiseptic, refreshes, cleanses & soothes the mind. Rose Otto-Steam Distilled ..... *Well-being* The rose gives one thing above all: happiness. It helps forgive and deal with grief & depression. It also helps with emotional shock. Rosemary ..... *Fatigue* Intellectual strain, poor memory & concentration; good for hair care. Warning: Do not use if epileptic. Avoid using during pregnancy. Top of PageRosewood-Wild ..... *Antiseptic* Skin care - cellular stimulant, dry, mature skin, ear infections (rub around the ear, not in it), wrinkles & scars. Also calming & good for anxiety & sadness. Sage ..... *Cleansing* Used by the Native Indians for ceremonial cleansing of their homes. Stops cramping during menstruation. Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy. Sandalwood ..... *Grounding* Centering, helps with depression & anxiety, corresponds to male pheromone, helps with meditation. Used as a fixative in perfumery. Spearmint ..... *Stimulant* Very cooling & anti-inflammatory to muscles, reduces swelling, pain and bruising, migraines & nausea. A mental stimulant. Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy. Tea Tree ..... *Anti-viral, anti-fungal* Acne, sinus & respiratory congestion, vaginitis, herpes, parasites, immune stimulant, safely applicable to skin; Anti-inflammatory. Thyme ..... *Bactericidal* Acne, cuts, insect bites, lice, gum infections, oily skin & scabies. Warning: Avoid using if pregnant, or have high blood pressure. Valerian Root ..... *Calming* Good for insomnia; very hypnotic & sedative. Relieves nervous indigestion & migraines. Helps restlessness 8r tension. Vanilla-Extract-10 fold ..... *Rich and Sweet* An extract is obtained by adding alcohol to the resinoid; ten fold means 10% vanilla resin. Mainly used for scent & fragrancing. Vetiver, Root ..... *Relaxing* Deeply relaxing for anyone experiencing stress & depression. Has sedative effects & is great for insomnia. Also relieves arthritis, muscular aches. Ylang Ylang ..... *Aphrodisiac* Helps reduce high blood pressure & palpitations. Very calming, great for insomnia & depression. It soothes & inhibits anger born of frustration. Ylang Ylang, Extra-Wild ..... *Aphrodisiac* Ylang, Ylang Extra is from the first distillation of the flowers. Usually the flowers will go through three different distillations, and then combined to produce the more common Ylang, Ylang, as above. Top of Page Click here for A - L |