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Essential Oil Dictionary

 

Essential Oil

Topical Benefit

Inhalation Therapy Result

 

 

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Antiseptic, Antibacterial

Creates universal, physical response.

Bergamot
Citrus burgamia

Reduces acne inflammation

Uplifting, anti-depressant, regulates appetite

Chamomile
Anthemis Nobilis (Roman)

Soothing, anti-inflammatory

Calming, balances energy

Clary Sage
Salvia sclarea

Anti-spasmodic, muscle relaxant
Reduces excess sebum

Asthma – opens bronchia spasm, euphoric
Stress reducing

Clove
Syzygium aromaticum

Analgesic, stimulant
Helpful treating acne, bruises,burns & cuts. Increases circulation

Decongestant, antiseptic for lungs

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulis

Anti-viral, repels mosquitoes
Reduces muscle aches

Decongestant

Fir

Increases circulation, reduces muscle pain

Minor decongestant

Geranium
Pelargonium graveolens

Astringent, balances sebum

Antidepressant, balances hormones & energy

Ginger
Zingiberaceae officinale

Increases circulation, reduces muscle aches and nausea.

Energizing, aphrodisiac, anti-depressant
Helpful treating colds & flu; settles stomach

Grapefruit
Citrus paradise

Lymphatic stimulant. Helpful removing toxins that cause fluid retention & cellulite. Disperses lactic acid, reduces muscle aches

Antidepressant, “sunny”, uplifting, cheerful.
Mentally “enlivening”

Juniper
Juniperus communis

Soothing to inflammatory skin
diseases (acne, eczema, psoriasis)

Stress reducing, tonic

Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia

Reduces muscle pain & headaches
Promotes rapid healing & prevents scarring

Calming, soothing, balancing
Helps relax for sleep

Lemon
Citrus limonum

General tonic fights flu, depression, fatigue & congestion. Balances pH.

Improve concentration, uplifting

Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus

Deodorizing refreshes tired feet
Tones muscle, reduces spasms
Reduces excess perspiration

Soothing effect on headache, uplifting.
Fights jetlag symptoms

Lime
Citrus aurantifolia

Eases painful muscles & joints
Anti-cellulite

Eases breathing, antidepressant

Melissa
Melissa Officinalis

Antifungal, antidepressant
Stimulates cell renewal

Calming: fights depression, eases headaches, combats nausea and reduces fevers

Neroli
Citrus aurantium

Anti-spasmodic, stimulates growth of healthy new cells

Reduces anxiety, helps with sleep

Nutmeg
Myristica fragrans

Stimulates circulation reducing sore muscle discomfort

Wards off airborne infections

Orange
Citrus sinensis

Refreshing, balances sebum

Called the sunshine oil ~ warm & uplifting

Peppermint
Mentha piperita

Cooling, increases circulation

Cephalic, increases concentration & memory

Rose
Rosa damascena

Purifying. soothing tonic
Diminishes redness (capillaries)

Antidepressant, aphrodisiac

Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis

Analgesic ~ helps reduce pain without sedative side-effects

General stimulant and tonic

Rosewood
Aniba rosaeodora

Calming to inflamed skin; helpful treating acne or stretch marks

Tonic effects without being stimulant

Spearmint
Mentha spicata

Cooling, cleansing. Dilates vessels. Good for oily skin.

Calming, relaxing, uplifting. Lifts away mental fatigue and depression.

Tangerine
Citrus reticulata

Antiseptic tonic for oily or acnied skin

Uplifting, cheerful. Fights insomnia.

Tea Tree
Melaleuca alternifolia

Best fighting infection and fungi, powerful immuno-stimulant. Often used in foot care and acne products.

Speeds recovery from colds, sinusitis & flu

Vanilla
Vanilla planifolia

Aids in hydration

Eases stress, anger & frustration

Ylang Ylang
Cananga odorata

Lowers blood pressure, releases spasms. Treats menopausal & PMS symptoms. Balances sebum production.

Antidepressant, aphrodisiac. Calms anger, releases tension, lifts depression and generally stabilizes mood swings.

 

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