Essential Oil Dictionary
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Essential Oil |
Topical Benefit |
Inhalation Therapy Result |
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All |
Antiseptic, Antibacterial |
Creates universal, physical response. |
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Bergamot |
Reduces acne inflammation |
Uplifting, anti-depressant, regulates appetite |
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Chamomile |
Soothing, anti-inflammatory |
Calming, balances energy |
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Clary Sage |
Anti-spasmodic, muscle relaxant |
Asthma – opens bronchia spasm, euphoric |
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Clove |
Analgesic, stimulant |
Decongestant, antiseptic for lungs |
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Eucalyptus |
Anti-viral, repels mosquitoes |
Decongestant |
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Fir |
Increases circulation, reduces muscle pain |
Minor decongestant |
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Geranium |
Astringent, balances sebum |
Antidepressant, balances hormones & energy |
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Ginger |
Increases circulation, reduces muscle aches and nausea. |
Energizing, aphrodisiac, anti-depressant |
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Grapefruit |
Lymphatic stimulant. Helpful removing toxins that cause fluid retention & cellulite. Disperses lactic acid, reduces muscle aches |
Antidepressant, “sunny”, uplifting, cheerful. |
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Juniper |
Soothing to inflammatory skin |
Stress reducing, tonic |
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Lavender |
Reduces muscle pain & headaches |
Calming, soothing, balancing |
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Lemon |
General tonic fights flu, depression, fatigue & congestion. Balances pH. |
Improve concentration, uplifting |
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Lemongrass |
Deodorizing refreshes tired feet |
Soothing effect on headache, uplifting. |
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Lime |
Eases painful muscles & joints |
Eases breathing, antidepressant |
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Melissa |
Antifungal, antidepressant |
Calming: fights depression, eases headaches, combats nausea and reduces fevers |
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Neroli |
Anti-spasmodic, stimulates growth of healthy new cells |
Reduces anxiety, helps with sleep |
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Nutmeg |
Stimulates circulation reducing sore muscle discomfort |
Wards off airborne infections |
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Orange |
Refreshing, balances sebum |
Called the sunshine oil ~ warm & uplifting |
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Peppermint |
Cooling, increases circulation |
Cephalic, increases concentration & memory |
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Rose |
Purifying. soothing tonic |
Antidepressant, aphrodisiac |
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Rosemary |
Analgesic ~ helps reduce pain without sedative side-effects |
General stimulant and tonic |
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Rosewood |
Calming to inflamed skin; helpful treating acne or stretch marks |
Tonic effects without being stimulant |
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Spearmint |
Cooling, cleansing. Dilates vessels. Good for oily skin. |
Calming, relaxing, uplifting. Lifts away mental fatigue and depression. |
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Tangerine |
Antiseptic tonic for oily or acnied skin |
Uplifting, cheerful. Fights insomnia. |
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Tea Tree |
Best fighting infection and fungi, powerful immuno-stimulant. Often used in foot care and acne products. |
Speeds recovery from colds, sinusitis & flu |
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Vanilla |
Aids in hydration |
Eases stress, anger & frustration |
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Ylang Ylang |
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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