*Note: Keep in mind the fact that essential oils are very potent and should never be applied directly to the skin, on children, or if pregnant or taken internally unless advised by a trained professional.

Basil

Common Uses: Antispasmodic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant. Migraines, throat/lung infections, insect bites, mental fatigue.

Benzoin

Common Uses: Antiseptic, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, sedative. Benzoin is also used as a fixative in perfumes. Mixed with rose it was said to be Queen Elizabeth’s favorite scent. It has also been used for bronchitis, coughs, colds, wounds, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rheumatism, arthritis, scar tissue, circulation, nervous tension, stress, muscle pains, rashes and mouth ulcers.

Bergamot

Common Uses: hormonal support, agitation, depression, anxiety, intestinal parasites, insomnia, viral infections (cold sores)

Birch

Common Uses: Arthritis, rheumatism, muscle or nerve pain, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, hepatitis, fatty liver.

Black Pepper

Common Uses: Obesity, arthritis, digestive problems, fatigue, nerve/muscle pain, fungal infection.

Carrot Seed

Common Uses: Skin conditions (eczema, oily skin, psoriasis, wrinkles), water retention, liver problems.

Cedarwood

Common Uses: Hair loss, arteriosclerosis, ADHD, skin problems (acne, eczema)

Chamomile

Common Uses: promotion of digestion, liver and gallbladder health, soothe and clear the mind, arthritis, nervous tension, acne, eczema, scar tissue.

Cinnamon Leaf

Common Uses: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anticoagulant, circulatory stimulation, stomach protectant, warts.

Citronella

Common Uses: Respiratory infections, muscle/nerve pain, digestive/intestinal problems, anxiety, skin problems (acne, eczema, oily skin).

Clary Sage

Common Uses: Menstrual problems, PMS, hormonal imbalance, insomnia, circulatory problems, high cholesterol.

Clove Leaf

Common Uses: Pain (this is what the dentists used for anesthesia in the old days), anti-aging, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, rheumatism, hepatitis, intestinal / throat / lung infections, ulcers, lice, toothache, acne.

Cypress

Common Uses: Diabetes, circulation problems, strengthen capillaries antispasmodic.

Eucalyptus

Common Uses: Expectorant, mucolytic, respiratory/sinus infections, decongestant, rheumatism/arthritis, asthma (bronchodilator).

Frankincense

Common Uses: Depression, cancer, respiratory infections, inflammation, muscle relaxant, immune stimulant.

Geranium

Common Uses: Spasms, antioxidant, anti-tumoral, bacterial infections, to improve blood flow, regenerating and healing skin conditions and wounds, liver and pancreas stimulant, cleansing of oily skin.

Ginger

Common Uses: Inflammation, digestive aid, muscle aches and pains, nausea, dizziness.

Grapefruit

Common Uses: Alzheimer’s, fluid retention, depression, obesity, depression, anxiety, cellulite.

Jasmine

Common Uses: Anxiety, depression, menstrual problems, PMS, eczema, wrinkles, oily skin, aphrodisiac.

Juniper

Common Uses: Acne, eczema, liver problems, urinary/bladder problems, fluid retention, to increase circulation through the kidneys and promote excretion of toxins, to stimulate satiety center in brain, cravings.

Lavender

Common Uses: Respiratory infections, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, menstrual problems/PMS, acne, eczema, psoriasis, scarring, stretch marks, ADHD, burns, hair loss, insomnia, nervous tension.

Lemon

Common Uses: Circulatory problems, arteriosclerosis, obesity, urinary tract infections, varicose veins, anxiety, hypertension, acne, household cleanser.

Lime

Common Uses: Acne, herpes simplex, insect bites, respiratory problems.

Marjoram

Common Uses: Arthritis, rheumatism, muscle pain, nerve pain, headaches, circulatory disorders, respiratory infections, expectorant, mucolytic, high blood pressure, shingles, ringworm, sores, spasms, fluid retention.

Myrrh

Common Uses: antioxidant, inflammation, cracked skin, wrinkles, stretch marks, candida, ring worm, eczema, diabetes, hepatitis.

Neroli

Common Uses: hypertension, anxiety, depression, hysteria, insomnia, scars, stretch marks, thread veins, wrinkles.

Nutmeg

Common Uses: Inflammation, muscle spasms, antiseptic, analgesic, liver protection, ulcers, circulatory stimulation, nerve pain, fatigue, exhaustion.

Orange

Common Uses: Relaxant, hypertension, cancer, insomnia, fluid retention, wrinkles, circulatory stimulant.

Oregano

Common Uses: Arthritis, rheumatism, respiratory infections, TB, digestive problems, feeling of security.

Patchouli

Common Uses: Hypertension, eczema, acne, fluid retention, wrinkles, chapped skin, itching.

Peppermint

Common Uses: Inflammation, headaches, rheumatism, arthritis, obesity, viral infections, nausea, itching, varicose veins, eczema, psoriasis, scoliosis, alertness (stimulates trigeminal nerve in face)

Pine

Common Uses: Anxiety, revitalize mind, body and spirit, diabetes, lymphatic stimulant.

Rosemary

Common Uses: liver conditions, hepatitis, hair loss, impaired memory, Alzheimer’s, mental clarity, concentration.

Rosewood

Common Uses: Fungal infections, candida, eczema, psoriasis, wrinkles.

Sage

Common Uses: Gallbladder stimulation, estrogen/progesterone/testosterone deficiencies, liver problems.

Sandalwood

Common Uses: Immune stimulant, viruses (Herpes simplex, cold sores HPV, etc.), acne, wrinkles, scars.

Tangerine

Common Uses: Obesity, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, liver problems, parasites, fluid retention, promote happiness and calming.

Tea Tree

Common Uses: Bacteria, fungal, viral or parasitic infections, inflammation.

Thyme

Common Uses: Anti-aging, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, fatigue.

Wintergreen

Common Uses: Pain, arthritis, rheumatism, muscle or nerve pain, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, hepatitis, fatty liver.

Yarrow

Common Uses: Inflammation, scarring, prostate support, varicose veins, PMS.

Ylang Ylang

Common Uses: Aphrodisiac, relaxant, spasms, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart rate), to promote thick, shiny hair, hair loss, depression, intestinal problems.