Essential Oils Use Chart

Essential Oil Chart

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Properties
Mental
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Basil (Holy)

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  • Stimulating
  • Warming
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Clears Thinking
  • Increases Faith
  • Improves Compassion
  • Calms Nerves
  • Headaches
  • Sinus
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Avoid for pregnancy. Can irritate skin.

Bay Laurel

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  • Refreshing
  • Spicy
  • Fresh
  • Increases Confidence
  • Gives Insight
  • Improves Courage
  • Lymph Congestion
  • Sprains
  • Bruises
  • Colds and Coughs
  • Diffuser
  • Massage
  • Avoid for pregnancy. Can be narcotic.

Bergamot

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  • Uplifting
  • Euphoric
  • Euphoric
  • Increases Optimism
  • Helps Spontaneity
  • Calms Nervous
  • Relieves Tension
  • Urinary Infections
  • Herpes
  • Shingles
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Strongly Phototoxic: avoid exposure to sun for 8 hours after bath or massage.

Cedar Atlas

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  • Warming
  • Harmonizing
  • Meditative
  • Increases Strength
  • Improves Endurance
  • Reduces Anger
  • Coughs
  • Bronchitis
  • Bladder and Kidney Infections
  • Oily Skin and Hair
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Topical
  • Avoid if pregnant.

Chamomile (Roman)

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  • Sweet and Warm
  • Soothing
  • Calming
  • Eases Acceptance
  • Reduces Stress
  • Alleviates Irritability
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Eczema
  • Arthritis
  • Colic
  • PMS/PMT
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • May cause contact dermatitis in some individuals.

Clary Sage

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  • Euphoric
  • Clearing
  • Regulating
  • Increases Clarity
  • Grounding Feeling
  • Decrease Fear and Depression
  • Increases Estrogen
  • Asthma
  • Cramps
  • Muscular
  • Stiffness
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Avoid if pregnant.

Cypress

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  • Refreshing
  • Astringent
  • Detoxifying
  • Gives Stability
  • Self Renewal
  • Eases Grief
  • Calms Anger
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Varicose Veins
  • Bladder Infections
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Avoid for Pregnancy.

Eucalyptus (Citriodora)

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  • Refreshing
  • Stimulating
  • Warming
  • Insect Repellent
  • Antiseptic
  • Antifungal and Antimicrobial
  • Diffuser
  • Massage
  • Poisonous if ingested. Not for use with children less than 5 years of age.

Eucalyptus (Globulus)

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  • Refreshing
  • Stimulating
  • Mucus Solving
  • Dispels Melancholy
  • Promotes Optimism
  • Refreshes the Mind
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Coughs
  • Colds
  • Diffuser
  • Massage
  • Poisonous if ingested. Not for use with children less than 5 years of age.

Fir. Balsam

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  • Calming
  • Warming
  • Refreshing
  • Grounding Feeling
  • Alleviates Stress
  • Eases Anxiety
  • Removes Creative Blocks
  • Muscle and Rheumatic Pain
  • Asthma
  • Coughs
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Avoid if pregnancy, nursing, or less than 3 years of age. Ask primary provider if a sufferer of Asthma or Epilepsy.

Frankincense

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  • Warm
  • Tranquil
  • Revitalizing
  • Increases Feeling of Faith
  • Promotes Meditation
  • Lessens Agitation
  • Scars, Wounds, Wrinkles
  • Asthma
  • Colds and Flu
  • Stress
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Avoid during pregnancy.

Geranium (Rose)

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  • Light
  • Sensual
  • Balancing
  • Promotes Security
  • Increases Intimacy
  • Relieves Discontent
  • Hormone Balancing
  • Adrenal Conditions
  • Diuretic
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • May cause contact dermatitis in some individuals.

Grapefruit

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  • Refreshing
  • Cooling
  • Reviving
  • Lightness of Spirit
  • Eases Self-Criticism
  • Energizes Self
  • Cellulite
  • Oily Skin
  • Obesity
  • Water Retention
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage

Jasmine

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  • Euphoric
  • Calming
  • Uplifting
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Gives Harmony
  • Increases Delight
  • Improves Creativity
  • Reduces Fear and Apathy
  • Hormonal Imbalance
  • Uterine Tonic
  • Sensitive Skin
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage

Juniper

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  • Detoxifying
  • Warming
  • Invigorating
  • Clearing
  • Dispels Gloom
  • Self Empowerment
  • Eases Fear of Failure
  • Alleviates Worry
  • Bronchitis
  • Cystitis
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Obesity
  • Oily Skin
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • May be slightly irritating to skin. Avoid for pregnancy. Avoid for kidney disease.

Lavender

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  • Calming
  • Balancing
  • Cooling
  • Reduces Emotional Overload
  • Relieves Panic
  • Eases Tension
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia
  • Asthma
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Colic
  • Flu
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Topical

Lemon

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  • Refreshing
  • Purifying
  • Clarity of Mind
  • Improves Concentration
  • Eases Confusion
  • Alleviates Fatigue
  • Antiseptic
  • Gout
  • Blood Purifier
  • Rheumatism
  • Liver Cleanser
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Photo-sensitizing: Avoid sunlight for 3 hours after applying to skin.

Lemongrass

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  • Stimulating
  • Reviving
  • Tonic
  • Eases Jet Lag
  • Use for Calming and Clearing
  • Clear Aura
  • Antiseptic
  • Analgesic
  • Nervous System Tonic
  • Diffuser
  • Massage
  • May cause dermal irritation or sensitization reactions in some individuals. Avoid during pregnancy.

Mandarin (Red)

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  • Soothing
  • Uplifting
  • Increases Happiness
  • Eases Anxiety
  • Reduces Stress
  • Relieves Insomnia
  • Regulate Lymphatic System
  • Detoxifying
  • Water Retention
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Phototoxic: Avoid sunlight for 3 hours after applying to skin.

Neroli

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  • Cooling
  • Clearing
  • Sedating
  • Comforting
  • Strengthening
  • Provides Release
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Diarrhea
  • Dry Skin
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage

Orange

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  • Cheerful
  • Warming
  • Uplifting
  • Self Relaxing
  • Increases Optimism
  • Uplifting Happiness
  • Insomnia
  • Nervousness
  • Improves Digestion
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Topical
  • Phototoxic: Avoid sunlight for 3 hours after applying to skin.

Peppermint

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  • Fresh
  • Stimulating
  • Regulating
  • Clearer Thinking
  • Improves Concentration
  • Relieves Mental Fatigue
  • Indigestion
  • Sinus Congestion
  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Diffuser, Topical
  • Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Should not be used on children less than 3 years of age.

Rose Otto

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  • Joyous
  • Cooling
  • Soothing
  • Opens the Heart
  • Universal Love
  • Reduces Anger and Anxiety
  • Alleviates Fear
  • Sensitive Skin
  • Herpes
  • Nausea
  • Palpitations
  • Poor Circulation
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Avoid during first 3 months of pregnancy.

Sage

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  • Purifying
  • Penetrating
  • Warming
  • Strong Memory
  • Inward Focus
  • Heal Nervous Debility
  • Heal Insomnia
  • Throat / Mouth Infection
  • Jaundice
  • Asthma
  • Headaches
  • Cough
  • Diffuser
  • Avoid for pregnancy. Avoid for epilepsy.

Sandalwood

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  • Uplifting
  • Opening
  • Meditative
  • Increases Energy
  • Strengthens Courage
  • Improves Drive
  • Decreases Worry
  • Chapped Skin
  • Colic
  • Sore Throat
  • Cystitis
  • Dry Cough
  • Gastritis
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • Topical

Tea Tree

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  • Antibiotic
  • Calming
  • Increases Strength
  • Boosts Morale
  • Reduces Tension or Stress
  • Acne
  • Burns
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Chicken Pox
  • Fungus
  • Diffuser, Topical
  • May cause sensitization reactions in some individuals.

Thyme

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  • Hot
  • Dry
  • Stimulating
  • Increases Courage
  • Boosts Energy
  • Reduces Fear
  • Use for Poor Self-Confidence
  • Lung Infections
  • Fatigue
  • Asthma
  • Chills
  • Bronchitis
  • Colds
  • Flu
  • Diffuser
  • Massage
  • May be irritating or cause sensitization in some individuals. Avoid if hypertensive or less than 4 years of age.

Vetiver

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  • Warm
  • Earthy
  • Tranquil
  • Grounding
  • Centering
  • Decreases Over-Sensitivity
  • PMS/PMT
  • Menopause
  • Hormone Balancing
  • Anemia
  • Mal-absorption
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage

Ylang Ylang

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  • Sensual
  • Cooling
  • Heady
  • Joy
  • Sensuality
  • Reduces Agitation
  • Lessens Fear
  • Alleviates Anxiety
  • Hypertension
  • Epilepsy
  • Palpitations
  • Diabetes
  • Acne
  • Oily Skin
  • Diffuser
  • Bath
  • Massage
  • May cause sensitization in some individuals. Excessive use may cause headaches or nausea.