Essential Oils

A-Z Ailments Aromatherapy essential oils and Herbal Essences Home remedies
usage guide for A-Z Ailments Here are some very important safety notes for your
attention. Please keep in mind - these precautions refer mainly to dermal
application ie: THERAPEUTIC BATH, MASSAGE.
The use in VAPORISATION under these conditions poses minimal risk. AVOID in
cases of HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme AVOID in
cases of EPILEPSY: Fennel, Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme USE CAUTION in
cases of LOW BLOOD PRESSURE: Chamomile, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang A
Accumulated Toxins: fennel, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lemon Acne and
Pimples: bergamot, cedarwood, geranium, juniper, lavender, petitgrain,
rosewood, tea tree, wheatgerm, ylang ylang Ageing Skin: avocado, frankincense,
rose Allergic Skin: chamomile, hypericum, lavender, melissa Arthritis - Temporary
relief of Pain: black pepper, ginger, lavender, marjoram, pine, wintergreen B Boils
- Treatment by Topical Application: frankincense, tea tree Breast Milk Insufficient: fennel Broken Capillaries: chamomile, cypress, geranium, marjoram,
rose Bronchial Cough and Congestion relief: refer Coughs Bruises: arnica, fennel,
geranium, hypericum, lavender, wheatgerm C Catarrh - Temporary Relief:
benzoin, cedarwood, frankincense, ginger, lime, pine, pumpkin seed, thyme
Chafing: refer Sensitive Skin Chapped Skin: calendula, carrot, sandalwood, sweet
almond Chilblains - Temporary Relief of Symptoms: arnica, juniper, marjoram
Childbirth: jasmine, lavender Circulation (Peripheral) - Assists in the
Maintenance: black pepper, cypress, marjoram. Colds and Flu - Temporary Relief
of Symptoms: aniseed, basil, citronella, grapefruit,lavender, lemon, lime, myrrh,
orange, peppermint, pine, tea tree, thyme Cold Sores - Relief of Symptoms:
bergamot, eucalyptus, lavender, rosewood, tea tree Colic - Temporary Relief:
mandarin, spearmint Congested Skin: cedarwood, eucalyptus, geranium,
peppermint, pine, thyme Coughs - Temporary Relief: aniseed, benzoin, cajuput,
cedarwood, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, jasmine,
myrrh,pine, thyme Concentration: Ysop, Peppermint, Lemon, Lemongrass, Myrrh
Cracked Skin: avocado, calendula, hypericum, sandalwood Cracked Nipples:
calendula Cradle Cap: apricot kernel, sweet almond, wheatgerm Cuts and
Abrasions: calendula, carrot, geranium, hypericum Cystitis - Relief of the
associated pain and burning sensation: pumpkin seed, sandalwood. If pain or
irritation persists for more than 48 hours, consult you doctor. The presence of
blood in the urine warrants immediate medical attention. Creativity: Iris, Rose D
Dandruff: bergamot, chamomile, geranium, jojoba, lavender, rosewood,
wheatgerm Diarrhoea - Temporary Relief: chamomile, clove, ylang ylang Dry
Skin: apricot kernel, avocado, carrot, evening primrose, geranium, jojoba,
lavender, melissa, orange, wheatgerm E Eyestrain: carrot F Fever: eucalyptus,
peppermint, rosemary Fibrositis: wintergreen Flatulence: benzoin, black pepper,
peppermint, ylang ylang Fluid Retention - Assists in the Treatment: cypress,
fennel, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper. If fluid retention persists, seek
medical advice Foot Odour: cedarwood, citronella, cypress, lemongrass, lime
Friendly: Geranium, Rose, Cedarwood, Sandalwood G Gingivitis/Bleeding Gums:
myrrh, tea tree H Haemorrhoids - Temporary relief of Discomfort by local

Application: cypress, hypericum. Consult a health care professional if the

symptoms persist. Halitosis/Bad Breath: bergamot, lemon, peppermint Hangover:
fennel, peppermint Hay Fever: aniseed, lavender Headache - Temporary Relief:
basil, chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, lavender, melissa, peppermint,
rosemary I Impetigo - Treatment by Topical Application: frankincense, patchouli
Indigestion - Temporary Relief: black pepper, chamomile, citronella, fennel,
ginger, mandarin, orange, peppermint, spearmint. If symptoms persist, seek
medical advice. Infections: Skin citronella, eucalyptus, tea tree Inflamed Skin:
apricot kernel, calendula, chamomile, frankincense, lavender, sweet almond
Insect Bites and Stings: chamomile, lavender, tea tree Insomnia - Temporary
Relief: aniseed, benzoin, chamomile, lavender, marjoram, neroli, orange,
petitgrain J Jetlag: peppermint, rose, rosewood K K L Laryngitis: benzoin, cajuput
Lumbago - Temporary Relief: lavender, marjoram, wintergreen M Mature Skin:
apricot kernel, avocado, frankincense, jasmine, orange, neroli, wheatgerm
Menstrual Pain - Temporary Relief of Pain: clary sage, marjoram, rose. Use only as
directed and seek medical advice if pain persists. Migraine - Temporary Relief:
basil, chamomile, melissa Morning Sickness - Temporary Relief: ginger, rosemary,
spearmint Mouth Ulcers - Temporary Relief: bergamot, frankincense, myrrh, tea
tree Muscular Aches and Pains - Temporary Relief: basil, black pepper, cajuput,
clary sage, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, pine, rosemary,
wintergreen N Nappy Rash: apricot kernel, avocado, calendula, jojoba, sweet
almond, wheatgerm Nausea and Travel Sickness - Temporary Relief: ginger,
peppermint, rosemary, spearmint O Oily Skin: bergamot, cedarwood, cypress,
geranium, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, ylang ylang. Optimistic: Neroli, Grapefruit
P Perspiration - Excessive: cypress, lemongrass, petitgrain Pleasant Dreams:
Orange, Honey, Cedarwood Post Natal Stress - Relief Of: jasmine, rose Pre
Menstrual Tension - Relief Of: bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, evening
primrose, geranium, mandarin, neroli, rose. Use only as directed and seek
medical advice if symptoms persist. Psoriasis - Relief Of the Effects of Psoriasis
on the Skin: evening primrose, jojoba, lavender. Do not use for prolonged periods
without consulting a health care professional R Rashes: calendula, chamomile,
hypericum, lavender Rheumatism - Temporary Relief of Pain: black pepper,
cajuput, ginger, juniper, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, pine, rosemary,
wintergreen Ringworm - Treatment by Topical Application: lavender, myrrh, tea
tree, thyme Relax: Clary Sage, Lemon, Vetiver, Rose, Lavender, Neroli Refreshing:
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cedarwood, Myrrh S Sensitive Skin: apricot kernel,
calendula, chamomile, evening primrose, lavender, neroli, sandalwood, sweet
almond, wheatgerm Shortness of Breath: frankincense, Melissa, thyme Sinusitis Temporary Relief: aniseed, cajuput, cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender,
peppermint, pine Skin Lesions: avocado, calendula, myrrh Sluggish Skin:
lemongrass Sore Throats: benzoin, cajuput, clove, eucalyptus, myrrh,
sandalwood, tea tree, thyme Sprains - Relief Of: arnica, eucalyptus, marjoram,
wintergreen Stamina - Loss Of: basil, clary sage, peppermint, rosemary Strains Relief Of: basil, ginger, wintergreen Stress and Tension - Relief Of: basil,
bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, lavender,
melissa, neroli, orange, rose, rosewood, ylang ylang Sunburn: avocado,
chamomile, lavender T Teething: chamomile, lavender Tinea/Athletes Foot:

treatment by topical application myrrh, patchouli, tea tree Tired and Aching Legs:
cypress, juniper, rosemary, wheatgerm Toothache - Temporary Relief: clove U
Uplifting: Bergamot, Neroli, Geranium, Rose W Warts and Corns: lemon Wounds:
eucalyptus, frankincense, hypericum, lavender, myrrh, tea -