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Essential oils can be used therapeutically with people and pets. The antibacterial
and antiseptic qualities of many of the oils make them ideal ingredients for natural cleaning products. And the insecticidal
action in a number of the oils makes them a good choice for natural insect repellents. Essential
oils should be diluted before applying to the skin. Grapeseed oil and sweet almond oil are a nice light base.
Other choices include sunflower, hazelnut, safflower, peanut or corn oil. Thicker oils that are more nourishing to the
skin include jojoba, avocado, apricot kernel, borage, oilve and sesame. Generally the essentil oil content in a blend
is between 1% and 3%. Adding 5% wheatgerm oil to the blend will help preserve it.
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Following is a list of conditions and suggested essential oils taken from The Illustrated
Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless. Skin: - Acne
~ geranium, lavender, palmarosa, rosemary, tea tree
- Allergies ~ lemon balm,
chanonile, lavender
- Athlete's Foot ~ lavender, myrrh, tea tree
- Baldness and Hair Care ~ chamomile, rosemary, yarrow
- Boils,
Abscesses and Blisters ~ bergamot, chamomile, lavender, tea tree
- Bruises ~ lavender
- Burns ~ lavender
- Chapped and Cracked Skin ~ myrrh,
patchouli
- Cold Sores/Herpes ~ bergamot, eucalyptus, tea tree
- Congested and Dull Skin ~ angelica, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary
- Cuts/Sores ~ chamomile, lavender, tea tree, yarrow
- Dandruff
~ lavender, rosemary
- Dermatitis ~ chamomile, helichrysum, lavender, palmarosa
- Dry and Sensitive Skin ~ chamomile, jasmine, sandalwood
- Eczema
~ bergamot, chamomile, helichrysum, lavender, patchouli, rose
- Excessive Perspiration
~ cypress
- Greasy or Oily Skin/Scalp ~ bergamot, cypress, geranium, lavender,
sandalwood, tea tree
- Hemorrhoids ~ cypress, juniper, myrrh, yarrow
- Insect Bites ~ lemon balm, chamomile, lavender, tea tree
- Insect
Repellent ~ cedarwood, citronella, lavender
- Irritated and Inflamed Skin ~ chamomile,
lavender, myrrh, patchouli, rose
- Lice ~ lavender
- Mouth and Gum Infections/Ulcers ~ myrrh
- Psoriasis ~ angelica,
bergamot, lavender
- Rashes ~ lavender
- Ringworm
~ lavender, myrrh, tea tree
- Scabies ~ cinnamon, lavender, peppermint
- Scars and Stretch Marks ~ frankincense, lavender, orange, sandalwood
- Slack Tissue ~ grapefruit, marjoram
- Spots ~ lavender, lemon,
tea tree
- Tick ~ marjoram
- Toothache
and Teething ~ chamomile, clove, myrrh
- Varicose Veins ~ cypress
- Warts and Corns ~ lemon, tea tree
- Wounds ~ chamomile,
eucalyptus, lavender, myrrh, tea tree
- Wrinkles and Mature Skin ~ frankincense,
orange, rose
Circulation, Muscles and Joints: - Accumulation of Toxins ~ angelica, fennel, grapefuit, juniper
- Aches
and Pains ~ chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender
- Arthritis ~ chamomile, eucalyptus,
marjoram, rosemary
- Cellulitis ~ fennel, geranium, grapefruit
- Debility/Poor Muscle Tone ~ grapefruit, marjoram, rosemary
- Edema
and Water Retention ~ angelica, fennel, grapefruit
- Gout ~ angelica, rosemary
- High Blood Pressure and Hypertension ~ lavender, marjoram, yarrow, ylang ylang
- Muscular Cramp and Stiffness ~ lavender, marjoram
- Obesity
~ fennel
- Palpitations ~ ylang ylang
- Poor
Circulation and Low Blood Pressure ~ eucalyptus, ginger, rosemary, sage
- Rheumatism
~ chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus, junipe, lavender, marjoram, rosemary
- Sprains
and Strains ~ chamomile, lavender
Respiratory System: - Asthma ~ frankincense, lavender, peppermint, sage
- Bronchitis
~ eucalyptus, peppermint, marjoram, myrrh, myrtle, sandalwood
- Chronic Coughs
~ frankincense, hyssop, myrtle
- Coughs ~ cdearwood, eucalyptus, marjoram, sage
- Earache ~ chamomile, lavender
- Halitosis/Offensive
Breath ~ fennel, myrrh
- Laryngitis/Hoarseness ~
lavender, sandalwood, thyme
- Sinusitis ~ Eucalyptus, peppermint, tea tree
- Sore Throat and Throat Infections ~ hyssop, sage, thyme
- Tonsillitis
~ thyme
- Whooping Cough ~ lavender, tea tree
Digestive System: - Colic ~ chamomile, lavender, marjoram
- Constipation and Sluggish Digestion ~ orange, palmarosa, yarrow
- Cramp/Gastric
Spasm ~ ginger, lavender, clary sage
- Griping Pains ~ fennel
- Indigestion/Flatulence ~ chamomile, fennel, lavender, marjoram, mint, orange
- Liver Congestion ~ rosemary
- Loss of Appetite ~ bergamot
- Nausea/Vomiting ~ chamomile, lavender, peppermint
Genito-urinary/Endocrine
Systems - Amenorrhea/Lack of Menstruation ~ marjoram, myrrh, sage
- Cystitis ~ bergamot, chamomile, lavender
- Dysmenorrhea/Cramp,
Painful or Difficult Menstruation ~ chamomile, lavender, marjoram, sage
- Frigidity
~ orange, patchouli, ylang ylang
- Labor Pain and Childbirth Aid ~ jasmine, lavender,
rose, clary sage
- Lack of Nursing Milk ~ fennel
- Leucorrhea/White Discharge From The Vagina ~ bergamot, lavender, myrrh, sandalwood
- Menopausal Problems ~ geranium, rose
- Menorrhagia/Excessive Menstruation
~ cypress, rose
- PMS ~ chamomile, lavender
- Pruritis/Itching
~ bergamot, lavender, myrrh, tea tree
- Sexual Overactivity ~ marjoram
- Thrush/Candida ~ tea tree
- Urethritis ~ tea tree
Immune System: - Chickenpox ~ lavender, tea tree
- Colds/Flu ~ eucalyptus, tea tree
- Fever ~ eucalyptus,
peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, yarrow
- Measles ~ eucalyptus, tea tree
Nervous System: - Anxiety ~ lemon balm, frankincense,
jasmine, lavender, ylang ylang
- Depression ~ bergamot, jasmine, lavender, orange,
rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang
- Headache ~ chamomile, lavender, peppermint
- Insomnia ~ lemon balm, chamomile, lavender, orange
- Migraine
~ lavender
- Nervous Exhaustion or Fatigue/Debility ~ angelica, jasmine, peppermint,
rosemary, sage
- Nervous Tension and Stress ~ lemon balm, bergamot, cedarwood,
chamomile, frankincense, lavender, marjoram, orange, patchouli, rose, clary sage, sandalwood, ylang ylang
- Neuralgia/Sciatica ~ chamomile, lavender, marjoram, rosemary
- Shock
~ lemon balm, orange
- Vertigo ~ lavender, peppermint
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