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This is a guide
to the therapeutic qualities attributed to Essential oils, and the application
of Aromatherapy. It is intended for study purposes only, and is not
a guide on self medication or healing. Please consult a doctor if
you have a medical condition.
The Author
is not responsible or any injury or harm suffered as a result of the use
of any of this information.
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Practical
Usage of Aromatherapy
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The following
information is not intended to prescribe or diagnose in any way.
It is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice/assistance.
The intention of this list is to give information on which complaints Essential
Oils have been used for, and how they might be used. Please consult
your doctor or other health professional if you have any medical complaints.
Do not attempt to self diagnose or self prescribe herbal treatments for
yourself or others.
To make it
easier to find everything, I have categorised the complaints into sections.
| Stress
related conditions |
Childrens
complaints |
Womens
complaints |
First
Aid/other complaints |
| Nervous Tension |
Insect Bites |
Lack of periods |
Cuts and Sores |
| Stress |
Ringworm |
Period Pain |
Bruises |
| Fatigue |
Asthma |
Heavy Periods |
Shock |
| Insomnia |
Earache |
Menopausal
probs |
Burns |
| Anxiety |
Chicken Pox |
PMS/PMT |
Headache |
| Depression |
Teething |
Thrush |
Fever |
| Nervous Exhaustion |
Scabies |
Aphrodesiacs |
Colds and
Flu |
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Whooping cough |
Anaphrodesiacs |
Vomiting |
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Colic |
Labour pain |
Gastric spasm
or cramp |
| Skin
Care |
Worms |
Pregnancy
oils |
Heartburn |
| Acne, pimples
and spots |
Conjunctivitis |
Morning sickness |
Indigestion |
| Dermatitis |
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Lack of milk |
Sinusitis |
| Bruises |
Muscles
and Joints |
Cystitis |
Piles/Haemorrhoids |
| Chapped skin |
Arthritis |
Leucorrhea |
Insect repellent |
| Cold Sores
(herpes) |
Rheumatism |
Pruritis |
Mouth or gum
infections |
| Dandruff |
Strains and
Sprains |
Urethritis |
Sore throat |
| Eczema |
Aches and
Pains |
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Tonsillitis |
| Chillblains |
Swelling |
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Flatulence |
| Athletes foot |
Poor Muscle
Tone |
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Liver congestion |
| Dull or congested
skin |
Muscle Cramps |
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Loss of appetite |
| Dry or Sensitive
skin |
Poor Circulation |
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Migraine |
| Excessive
perspiration |
Slack tissue |
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Neuralgia
and sciatica |
| Oily skin |
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Hayfever |
| Irritated
skin |
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Nose Bleeds |
| Psoriasis |
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Scalds |
| Scars |
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Shingles |
| Rashes |
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Water retention |
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Laxative |
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Please
refer to the "contraindications" before using any of these oils, and remember
not to use them directly on the skin.
Always use
Essential oils in a 3% dilution with a carrier oil when using on the skin,
unless it is for children, pregnant women or people with sensitive skin
and then a lower dilution is required.
Stress
Related conditions
NERVOUS
TENSION:
Basil,
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary
sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper,
Lavender, Lemongrass, Melissa, Mandarin, Marjoram,
Mint ( Peppermint & Spearmint), Orange, Neroli, Patchouli,
Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver,
Ylang ylang.
Sample methods
of use:
1).
Use as a massage oil.
2).
Use in an oil burner.
3).
Use in a warm bath.
4).
Use as a warm compress, place on forehead or back of neck.
STRESS:
Basil,
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary
sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender,
Lemon, Lemongrass, Melissa, Mandarin, Marjoram,
Mint ( Peppermint & Spearmint), Orange, Neroli, Patchouli,
Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver,
Ylang ylang.
Sample methods
of use:
1).
Use as a massage oil.
2).
Use in an oil burner.
3).
Use in a warm bath.
4).
Use as a warm compress, place on forehead or on back of neck.
FATIGUE:
Basil,
Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary sage, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit,
Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Mint( peppermint
& spearmint), Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sage,
Vetiver, Ylang ylang.
Sample methods
of use:
1).
Use as a massage oil.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use in an oil burner.
INSOMNIA:
Basil,
Chamomile, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Neroli,
Rose, Sandalwood, Valerian, Vetiver, Ylang ylang.
Sample methods
of use:
1).
Use in an oil burner.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil.
ANXIETY:
Basil,
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine,
Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Rose, Ylang ylang.
Sample methods
of use:
1).
Use in an oil burner.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil.
4).
Inhalation directly from the bottle.
5).
If suffer from anxiety attacks, carry tissue with drops of oil, inhale
as required.
DEPRESSION:
Basil,
Bergamot, Clary sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender,
Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang ylang.
Sample methods
of use:
1).
Use in an oil burner.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil.
4).
Inhalation directly from the bottle.
NERVOUS
EXHAUSTION:
Basil,
Cassie, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary sage, Eucalyptus,
Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Mint (peppermint
& spearmint), Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine,
Rosemary,
Sage, Vetiver, Ylang ylang.
sample methods
of use:
1).
Use in an oil burner.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil.
4).
Use as a foot bath.
Children's
Conditions
(remember
to use a lower dosage of oils for children and only oils that are safe
to use given their age)
INSECT BITES:
Basil,
Bergamot, Cajeput, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus,
Lavender, Lemon, Tea tree, Ylang ylang.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress on effected area.
2).
Use in a cool bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the bite as required.
4).
Use directly from the bottle ( Lavender, Tea tree and
Ylang ylang only.)
5).
Use as a skin tonic, apply to bite as required.
LICE:
Cinnamon,
Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Pine, Rosemary,
Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a hair tonic, wash hair then use this after the final rinse.
2).
Use as a massage oil, rub into scalp, leave for an hour then wash
off.
3).
Put a few drops into a bottle of shampoo and wash hair as normal.
4).
As preventative, make a spray from oils in an alcohol base and spray lightly
over hair daily
RINGWORM:
Geranium,
Lavender, Mint ( peppermint & spearmint ), Myrrh,
Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use directly on the effected skin, pour a drop onto a cotton bud
or ball and apply to effected area. ( Lavender and Tea tree.)
2).
Use as a massage oil, Apply to effected area with a cotton bud or ball.
3).
Use as a skin tonic, apply to effected area with a cotton bud.
( With all
the methods listed above, ensure you don't spread the infection to the
bottle of oil you are using. To prevent this from occuring either
pour oil onto cotton ball or bud then apply to skin, pour oil onto
skin directly then mop up excess or if you must dip the cotton bud into
the oil, use a new cotton bud each time.)
ASTHMA:
Cajeput,
Clary sage, Clove, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender,
Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Mint (peppermint & spearmint),
Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
2).
Inhale from a tissue as required.
3).
Use in an oil burner.
4).
Use as a warm compress, place on the chest.
5).
Use as a massage oil, rub into chest and back.
EARACHE:
Basil,
Chamomile, Lavender.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a massage oil, rub onto cheek near ear.
2).
Use as a hot compress, place over ear.
CHICKENPOX:
Bergamot,
Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress.
2).
Use as a skin tonic, apply to spots.
3).
Use in a cool bath.
4).
Apply directly to spots ( Lavender and Tea tree only,) Being careful
not to spread infection to oil bottle.
TEETHING/TOOTHACHE:
Chamomile,
Clove, Mint (peppermint & spearmint), Myrrh.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a massage oil, rub into cheek where tooth is comming through.
2).
Use as a warm compress, place on cheek above tooth.
SCABIES:
Cinnamon,
Lavender, Lemmongrass, Mint (peppermint & spearmint),
Pine, Rosemary.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress. place on effected area.
2).
Apply directly to the skin ( Lavender only).
3).
Use as a skin tonic. apply to effected area or bathe area.
WHOOPING
COUGH:
Hyssop, Lavender,
Rosemary, Sage, Clary Sage, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the chest area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, massage over the chest area
COLIC:
Aniseed, Melissa,
Cardamon, Chamomile, Clove, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Ginger, Hyssop, Lavender,
Marjoram, Mint, Neroli, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Clary Sage.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the stomach area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, massage over the stomach area
MEASLES:
Bergamot,
Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress.
2).
Use as a skin tonic, apply to spots.
3).
Use in a cool bath.
4).
Apply directly to spots ( Lavender and Tea tree only,) Being careful
not to spread infection to oil bottle.
WORMS:
Bergamot,
Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Lavender
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in a warm bath
CONJUNCTIVITIS:
Chamomile,
Rose, Lavender.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the eyes (keeping eyes closed of course).
General
First Aid Conditions
CUTS / SORES:
Chamomile,
Clove, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon,
Lime, Myrrh, Pine, Sage, Tea tree, Vetiver.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a skin tonic, apply to effected area.
2).
Use as a cold compress.
3).
Apply directly onto the skin ( Lavender and Tea tree only.)
4).
Use in a cool bath.
BRUISES:
Arnica,
Clove, Fennel, Geranium, Marjoram, Lavender,
Rosemary.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Apply directly to the skin ( Lavender only).
2).
Use as a massage oil, rub onto effected area.
3).
Use as a cold compress.
4).
Use in a cool bath.
SHOCK:
Lavender,
Melissa( Lemonbalm ), Neroli.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
2).
Inhale from a tissue as required.
3).
Use in an oil burner.
4).
Use as a warm compress, place on the chest.
5).
Use as a massage oil, rub into chest and back.
6).
Use in a warm bath.
BURNS:
Chamomile,
Clove bud, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Tea
tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress, place over the area (not if the skin is broken).
2).
Dilute 3% in a carrier oil, and apply to the area.
3).
Use in a cool bath.
4).
Apply directly to the skin (Lavender, Teatree and Chamomile only)
HEADACHE:
Chamomile,
Citronella, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemmongrass,
marjoram (sweet), Mint (peppermint and spearmint), Rose, Rosemary,
Rosewood, Sage(clary & spanish).
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress on forehead and back of the neck.
2).
Use in a cool bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the forehead and neck.
4).
Use in an oil burner.
5).
Use as a warm compress on forehead and back of the neck.
6).
Use in a warm bath.
7).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
(Sometimes
you get relief from headaches by either cooling, or heating the effected
area, or by alternating between a hot and cold compress)
FEVER:
Basil,
Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Lemongrass,
Lime, Mint ( peppermint & spearmint), Rosemary, Rosewood,
Sage, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress on forehead and back of the neck.
2).
Use in a cool bath.
COLDS/FLU:
Aniseed,
Basil ( french), Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood,
Cinnamon leaf, Citronella, Clove bud, Eucalyptus, Frankincense,
Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram ( sweet),
Mint ( peppermint & spearmint), Orange, Pine, Rosemary,
Rosewood, Sage, Sandalwood, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress on forehead, chest and back of the neck.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the chest and back.
4).
Use in an oil burner.
5).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
VOMITING:
Basil,
Chamomile, Clove bud, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon,
Mint (peppermint & spearmint), Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress on stomach.
2).
Use in a cool bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the stomach.
4).
Use in an oil burner.
5).
Use as a warm compress on stomach.
6).
Use in a warm bath.
7).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
(Sometimes
you need to get cooler or warmer depending on the cause of your nausea/vomiting
)
GASTRIC
SPASM/CRAMP:
Aniseed, Cardamon,
Cinnamon, Corriander, Cumin, Ginger, Lavender, Mint, Neroli, Black pepper,
Clary sage, yarrow.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress on stomach/chest.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the stomach and chest.
4).
Use in an oil burner.
5).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
HEARTBURN:
Cardamon,
Black pepper.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress on stomach/chest.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the stomach and chest.
4).
Use in an oil burner.
5).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
INDIGESTION:
Aniseed,
Basil ( french), Angelica, Melissa, Cardamon, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove,
Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Marjoram,
Mint, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Orange, Neroli, Black pepper, Clary Sage, Thyme, Valerian,
Yarrow..
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress on stomach/chest.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the stomach and chest.
4).
Use in an oil burner.
5).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
SINUSITIS:
Basil ( french),
Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Pine, Tea tree,
Sweet Marjoram.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over nasal area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the nose/cheek area.
4).
Use in an oil burner.
5).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
PILES /
HAEMORRHOIDS:
Coriander,
Cypress, Geranium, Juniper, Myrrh, Yarrow.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
INSECT REPELLENT:
Melissa, Basil,
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium,
Lavender, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Rosemary.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as massage oil to create a lotion, or mix with a body lotion instead
of oil
MOUTH OR
GUM INFECTIONS:
Bergamot,
Cinnamon, Cypress, Fennel, Lemon, Myrrh, Orange, Clary Sage, Sage, Thyme.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the jaw area.
2).
Use as a massage oil over the jaw area.
SORE THROAT:
Bergamot,
Cajeput, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Myrrh, Pine,
Sage, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Tea treaa, Thyme, Yarrow.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the throat area.
2).
Use as a massage oil over the throat area.
TONSILLITIS:
Bergamot,
Geranium, Hyssop, Sage, Clary Sage, Thyme.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the throat area.
2).
Use as a massage oil over the throat area.
FLATULENCE:
Aniseed,
Basil ( french), Angelica, Melissa, Cardamon, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove,
Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Marjoram,
Mint, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Orange, Neroli, Black pepper, Clary Sage, Thyme, Valerian,
Yarrow..
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress on stomach.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the stomach.
LIVER CONGESTION:
Rose, Sage.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the stomach area.
LOSS OF
APPETITE:
Bergamot,
Cardamon, Carnation, Ginger, Myrrh, Black pepper, Lemon, Orange.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the stomach area.
4).
Use in an oil burner
MIGRAINE:
Melissa, Basil,
Chamomile, Citronella, Coriander, Lavender, Marjoram, Mint, Valerian, Yarrow.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress on forehead and back of the neck.
2).
Use in a cool bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the forehead and neck.
4).
Use in an oil burner.
5).
Use as a warm compress on forehead and back of the neck.
6).
Use in a warm bath.
7).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
NEURALGIA/SCIATICA:
Chamomile,
Citronella, Coriander, Euclyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Mint, Nutmeg,
Pine, Rosemary.
Sample methods
for use:
Depends on
site of pain...
1).
Use as a warm compress.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
4).
Use as a massage oil
HAYFEVER:
Eucalyptus,
Rose, Lavender, Melissa, Chamomile.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over affected areas of the face.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
NOSE BLEEDS:
Cypress, Frankincense,
Lemon.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress on the back of the neck.
2).
Inhale directly from the bottle as required.
* Tips....
A common piece of incorrect first aid is to put your head back when you
have a nose bleed. This lets the blood run down into your stomach
and is now considered the wrong thing to do. Place a firm pressure
on the nostrils with your thumb and first finger to close the nostrils
and lean forward, preferably sitting with your elbows resting on your knees.
Continue for 1-2 minutes and then slowly release. If bleeding has
not ceased - repeat. Do not blow your nose, or attempt to clean it
for at least 5-10 mins after the bleeding has stopped.
.... A piece
of rolled up tissue placed in the space between the top lip and the gums
is said to stop nose bleeds quickly.
SCALDS:
Lavender,
Chamomile, Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress, place over the area (not if the skin is broken).
2).
Dilute 3% in a carrier oil, and apply to the area.
3).
Use in a cool bath.
4).
Apply directly to the skin (Lavender and Chamomile only)
SHINGLES:
Eucalyptus,
Geranium, Bergamot, Teatree, Peppermint.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cold compress.
2).
Use as a skin tonic, apply to spots.
3).
Use in a cool bath.
4).
Apply directly to spots ( Lavender and Tea tree only,) Being careful
not to spread infection to oil bottle.
WATER RETENTION:
Geranium,
Juniper, Parsley, Clary sage, Fennel, Pine, Sage, Violet.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area
2).
Use in a warm bath
LAXATIVE:
Black pepper,
Fennel, Marjoram, Rose.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area
2).
Use in a warm bath
Muscles
and Joints
ARTHRITIS:
Cajeput,
Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clove bud, Eucalyptus, Fennel,
Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Pine,
Rosemary, Sage, Vetiver.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the area.
RHEUMATISM:
Aniseed,
Basil, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon,
Clove bud, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Juniper, Lavender,
Lemon, Marjoram, pine, Rosemary, Sage,
Vetiver.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the area.
SPRAINS
/ STRAINS:
Chamomile,
Clove, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram,
Pine, Rosemary, Vetiver.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area if an old injury, a cold compress
if new (within 2 days of occurance).
2).
Use in a warm bath if an old injury (after 2 days from occurance)
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area (after 1 day from occurance).
ACHES /
PAINS:
Aniseed,
Basil, Cajeput, Chammomile, Clary sage, Eucalyptus,
Lavender, Marjoram, Mint ( peppermint & spearmint),
Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Vetiver.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the area.
SWELLING:
Fennel,
geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Mandarin, Orange,
Rosemary, Sage.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm or cool compress over area (Whichever gives more relief).
2).
Use in a warm or cool bath (whichever gives more relief).
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area travelling from the extremeties
in (ie from foot to knee for a swollen ankle).
POOR MUSCLE
TONE:
Grapefruit,
Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Pine, Rosemary,
Sage.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the area.
MUSCLE CRAMPS:
Grapefruit,
Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Pine, Rosemary,
Vetiver.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the area.
POOR CIRCULATION:
Cinnamon,
Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lemon, Lemongrass, Neroli,
Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the area.
SLACK TISSUE:
Grapefruit,
Geranium, Juniper, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Black pepper, Petitgrain,
Rosemary, Yarrow.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath.
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub into the area.
Skin
Care
ACNE/PIMPLES/SPOTS:
Bergamot,
Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary sage, Clove bud, Geranium,
Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime,
Mandarin, Mint (peppermint & spearmint), Patchouli,
Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Tea tree, Vetiver,
Ylang ylang.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use directly on the spot for oils that are safe to do so (use a cotton
tip to apply the oil to the spot only)
2).
Use in a 3% dilution on the spot for oils which are not safe to use directly
on the skin, if you do not have sensitive skin.
3).
Use in a 1% dilution on the spot for Clove, patchouli and Vetiver,
or if you have sensitive skin, pregnancy etc..
4).
Use 1-3 drops of oil into a full sink of hot water, place a towel over
your head and with your eyes closed place your face over the sink to "steam"
your face.
5).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual face lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
* Note - beware
of cross infection. DO NOT dip the same cotton tip back into your
bottle of oil. Avoid touching any of the surrounding area with the
cotton tip once it has touched the spot.
DERMATITIS:
Birch (white),
Cedarwood, Chamomile, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Mint, Palmarosa, Patchouli,
Rosemary, Sage, Clary Sage, Thyme.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath if applicable
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area.
4).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
BRUISES:
Clove,
Fennel, Geranium, Marjoram, Lavender.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area if an old injury, a cold compress
if new (within 2 days of occurance).
2).
Use in a warm bath if an old injury (after 2 days from occurance)
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area (after 1 day from occurance).
CHAPPED
SKIN:
Chamomile,
Lavender, Myrrh, Patchouli, Sandalwood.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath if applicable
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area.
4).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual face lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
COLDSORES
(HERPES):
Bergamot,
Eucalyptus, Lemon, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use directly on the spot for oils that are safe to do so (use a cotton
tip to apply the oil to the spot only)
2).
Use in a 3% dilution on the spot for oils which are not safe to use directly
on the skin, if you do not have sensitive skin.
3).
Use in a 1% dilution on the spot for Clove, patchouli and Vetiver,
or if you have sensitive skin, pregnancy etc..
4).
Use 1-3 drops of oil into a full sink of hot water, place a towel over
your head and with your eyes closed place your face over the sink to "steam"
your face.
* Note - beware
of cross infection. DO NOT dip the same cotton tip into your bottle
of oil. Avoid touching any of the surrounding area with the cotton
tip once it has touched the infected area
DANDRUFF:
Cedarwood,
Clary sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli,
Rosemary, Sage, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Add 60 drops of oil to 100mls of regular shampoo. Shake well before
use, and use as normal shampoo.
2).
Use as a Hair tonic, rinse your hair in this without rinsing out.
ECZEMA:
Bergamot,
Cedarwood, Chamomile, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender,
Myrrh, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sage.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath if applicable
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area.
4).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
CHILLBLAINS:
Chamomile,
Lemon, Lime, Marjoram.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area.
4).
Use in a warm foot bath.
ATHLETE'S
FOOT:
Clove,
Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Myrrh,
Patchouli, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use directly on the area for oils that are safe to do so (use a cotton
tip to apply the oil to the affected area only)
2).
Use in a 3% dilution on the area for oils which are not safe to use directly
on the skin, if you do not have sensitive skin.
3).
Use in a 1% dilution on the area for Clove, or if you have sensitive skin,
are pregnant etc..
4).
Use in a warm foot bath.
* Note - beware
of cross infection. DO NOT dip the same cotton tip back into your
bottle of oil. Avoid touching any of the surrounding area with the
cotton tip once it has touched the affected area.
CONGESTED
/ DULL SKIN:
Fennel,
Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime,
Mandarin, Mint ( peppermint & spearmint), Orange,
Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath if applicable
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area.
4).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
DRY OR SENSITIVE
SKIN:
Chamomile,
Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Violet.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over area.
2).
Use in a warm bath if applicable
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area.
4).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
EXCESSIVE
PERSPIRATION:
Citronella,
Cypress, Lemongrass, Petitgrain, Pine, Sage.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress over area.
2).
Use in a cool bath if applicable
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the area.
4).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
OILY SKIN:
Bergamot,
Cajeput, Chamomile, Citronella, Fennel, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender,
Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rosemary,
Rosewood, Clary Sage, Tea Tree, Thyme, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress over area.
2).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
3).
Use 1-3 drops of oil into a full sink of hot water, place a towel over
your head and with your eyes closed place your face over the sink to "steam"
your face.
* Remember
that you don't want to avoid oils if you have oily skin. DO keep
using moisturiser (use an oil free one if you like), because your body
will produce more oil if it thinks there isn't enough. It sounds
funny, but if you want your oily skin to be dry, add oil (or moisture)
- so your body won't have to produce as much itself....
IRRITATED
SKIN:
Cedarwood,
Chamomile, Jasmine, Lavender, Patchouli, Myrrh, Rose, Clary Sage, Tea Tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress over area.
2).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
3).
Use 1-3 drops of oil into a full sink of hot water, place a towel over
your head and with your eyes closed place your face over the sink to "steam"
your face.
PSORIASIS:
Bergamot,
Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress over area.
2).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
SCARS:
Frankincense,
Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rosewood, Sandalwood,
Violet, Lavender, Yarrow
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a massage oil over the scar
RASHES:
Chamomile,
Lavender, Marigold, Sandalwood, Tea tree, Yarrow.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress over area.
2).
Add 1 drop of oil per 2 teaspoons of your usual body lotion/moisturiser
and use as normal.
3).
Use 1-3 drops of oil into a full sink of hot water, place a towel over
your head and with your eyes closed place your face over the sink to "steam"
your face.
Women's
Health
LACK OF
MENSTRUATION (Amenorrhea):
Chamomile,
Cinnamon(leaf), Clary sage, Fennel(sweet), Geranium,
Hyssop, Juniper, Marjoram(sweet), Myrrh, Peppermint,
Rose, Sage(spanish).
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the lower stomach area.
2).
Use in a warm bath
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the lower stomach area.
PERIOD PAINS
(Dysmenorrhea):
Basil(french),
Chamomile, Clary sage, Frankincense, Geranium,
Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender(spike & true), Marjoram(sweet),
Rose and Rosemary
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the lower stomach area.
2).
Use in a warm bath
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the lower stomach area.
EXCESSIVE
MENSTRUATION (Menorrhagia):
Chamomile,
Clary sage, Frankincense, Jasmine, Myrrh
and Rose.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a cool compress over the lower stomach area.
2).
Use in a cool bath
3).
Use as a massage oil, rub gently into the lower stomach area.
MENOPAUSAL
PROBLEMS:
Fennel(sweet),
Geranium, Jasmine and Rose.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in an Oil burner
2).
Use in a warm bath
3).
Use as a massage oil
P.M.S./P.M.T.(
Pre menstrual syndrome/ Pre menstrual tension):
Chamomile,
Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender(true),
Marjoram(sweet), Myrrh, Neroli and Rose.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in an oil burner
2).
Use in a warm bath
3).
Use as a massage oil
THRUSH (Candida):
Bergamot,
Chamomile, Geranium, Myrrh, Rose and Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in a warm bath (or a half filled bath, just deep enough to cover the
affected area)
APRODESIACS
(Increase sexual desire):
Clary sage,
Jasmine and Neroli.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in an oil burner
2).
Use in a warm bath
3).
Use as a massage oil
4).
Use as a perfume
ANAPHRODESIACS
(Reducing sexual desire):
Sweet Marjoram.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in an oil burner
2).
Use in a cool bath
LABOUR PAIN
/ CHILD BIRTH AID:
Cinnamon(leaf),
Clary sage, Jasmine, Lavender, Nutmeg and Rose.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in an oil burner
2).
Use in a warm bath
3).
Use as a massage oil to massage onto the belly
MASSAGE
OIL BLEND FOR PREGNANCY:
Safe oils
to use during pregnancy for massage in a 1.5% dilution in a carrier oil:
Chamomile,
Lavender, Rose (not for the first 4 months), Neroli, Mandarin, Petitgrain,
Tangarine, Ylang Ylang. (some resources say Chamomile is not safe,
most say it is).
Limited use
Oils during pregnancy - use in less dilution, only if needed, not for long
periods of time. Use caution and do not use before the 5th month
of pregnancy:
Cypress, Geranium,
Lemon, Sandalwood, Tea tree.
MORNING
SICKNESS:
Chamomile,
Lavender, Sandalwood
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in an oil burner
2).
Use in a warm bath
LACK OF
NURSING MILK:
Celery seed,
Dill, Fennel
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use as a warm compress over the breasts
2).
Use in a warm bath
CYSTITIS:
Bergamot,
Cedarwood, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Pine,
Sandalwood, Tea tree, Thyme, Yarrow.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in a warm bath (or a half filled bath)
2).
Use as a warm compress over the lower stomach
LEUCORRHEA
(discharge from the vagina):
Bergamot,
Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Marjoram, Myrrh, Rosemary,
Clary sage, Sandalwood, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in a warm bath (or a half filled bath, just deep enough to cover the
affected area)
PURITIS/ITCHING:
Bergamot,
Cedarwood, Juniper, Lavender, Myrrh, Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in a warm bath (or a half filled bath, just deep enough to cover the
affected area)
URETHRITIS:
Bergamot,
Tea tree.
Sample methods
for use:
1).
Use in a warm bath (or a half filled bath, just deep enough to cover the
affected area)
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