MEDICINAL USES
Acne
Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Anxiety
Aphrodisiac
Appetite suppressant
Athlete’s foot
Bactericidal
Cellulite
Decongestant
Depression
Dermatitis
Diuretic
Eczema
Emotional balance
Fever
Insect bites
Insect repellant
Laxative
Meditation
Scarring
Skin care
Mentha x piperita
With its clean, crisp fragrance and its ability to freshen breath naturally, peppermint is a favorite with people everywhere. Peppermint essential oil is often listed as one of the most useful essential oils available, and its ability to address a wide range of ailments makes it a valuable addition to your natural medicine collection.
Use in the bath or shower for absorption and aromatherapy benefits
Peppermint essential oil can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use. Peppermint essential oil irritates the mucus membranes. This essential oil helps in some cases of indigestion, but it can make acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn worse in many instances. Those with epilepsy should avoid peppermint essential oil. Because it can stimulate menstrual flow, pregnant women should avoid peppermint essential oil.
REPEL INSECTS NATURALLY WITH PEPPERMINT.
Several studies published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine show that peppermint is effective in repelling insects, including flies. One study in the Medical and Veterinary Entomology
journal showed that dairy cattle, which normally attract high numbers of flies, experienced a 75 percent reduction in fly activity when treated with a solution made of sunflower oil and peppermint essential oil.
MEDICINAL USES
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Antifungal
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Asthma
Depression
Expectorant
Fatigue
Fever
Flatulence
Headache
Indigestion
Insecticide
Insect repellant
Intestinal parasites
Mental alertness
Muscle pain and stiffness
Nausea
Ringworm
Scabies
Sedative
Sinus infection
Sunburn
Vertigo
Citrus aurantium
Sometimes referred to as bitter orange, petitgrain essential oil has a gorgeous aroma that many people find irresistible. Often used to formulate natural remedies for depression, it is also useful in combating insomnia, acne, and many other common ailments.
Petitgrain essential oil has a deeply relaxing effect and should not be used prior to driving, operating machinery, or doing other tasks that require concentration.
MEDICINAL USES
Acne
Addiction
Anger
Antibacterial
Antiseptic
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Muscle relaxant
Nervousness
Oily skin
Relaxation
Stomach flu
Stress
Pinus sylvestris
Just as the scent of fresh evergreen branches is invigorating yet relaxing, pine essential oil energizes the mind while easing pain and relaxing the body. One of the best essential oils for easing muscle pain, arthritis, and rheumatism, pine is also ideal for use when combating a cold or the flu.
Pine essential oil can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use.
MEDICINAL USES
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Arthritis
Asthma
Bactericidal
Bronchitis
Cellulite
Circulatory health
Cold
Cough
Decongestant
Disinfectant
Diuretic
Expectorant
Fatigue
Flu
Hangover
Infection
Insecticide
Insect repellant
Intestinal parasites
Joint pain
Laryngitis
Mental alertness
Muscle pain and stiffness
Nervousness
Prostatitis
Rheumatism
Sinus infection
Stress
Tendinitis
Tennis elbow
Rosa x damascena
The scent of roses is wonderfully relaxing, and rose essential oil is even more so. Useful for treating problem skin and other ailments, its greatest value lies in its emotional benefits. Whether you are grieving, suffering from depression, or dealing with a toddler who is prone to temper tantrums, rose essential oil can help.
Due to the cost and desirability of rose essential oil, it is often adulterated. Ensure you purchase it from a trusted source. Because it can stimulate menstrual flow, pregnant women should avoid rose essential oil.
EXPERIENCE THE FRAGRANCE OF 60 ROSES IN A SINGLE DROP OF ESSENTIAL OIL. An average of 60 roses goes into every single drop of rose essential oil, and just one ounce contains about 60,000 roses. A very small amount of this essential oil goes a long way, so use it judiciously to defray cost.
MEDICINAL USES
Anger
Antiallergenic
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Anxiety
Aphrodisiac
Asthma
Bactericidal
Broken or swollen capillaries
Calming
Circulatory health
Depression
Dermatitis
Eczema
Grief
Headache
Menstrual support
Nervousness
PMS
PTSD
Relaxation
Rosacea
Sprains and strains
Stress
Temper tantrums
Pelargonium graveolens
There are approximately 700 geranium species, but only one of them produces this delightfully scented essential oil. A wonderful alternative to geranium essential oil, it has a crisp rather than overly sweet floral aroma. It is useful for a wide range of ailments, and it will prove to be a valuable addition to your essential oil collection.
MEDICINAL USES
Aging skin
Antiseptic
Anxiety
Balances hormones
Bruise
Burn
Cellulite
Depression
Detoxification
Diuretic
Eczema
Edema
Hemorrhoids
Insect repellent
Intestinal parasites
Lice
Menstrual support
PMS
Ringworm
Shingles
Skin care
Stress
Wounds
Wrinkles
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary is one of the world’s most popular medicinal plants, and for good reason. It is useful in numerous applications, ranging from stimulating hair growth to staving off infection. Rosemary essential oil has a crisp fragrance that appeals to nearly everyone, and its uses are almost limitless.
Those with epilepsy or hypertension should avoid rosemary essential oil. Because it can stimulate menstrual flow, pregnant women should avoid rosemary essential oil.
MEDICINAL USES
Aging skin
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Antiseptic
Aphrodisiac
Arthritis
Asthma
Bronchitis
Cellulite
Cold
Cough
Circulatory health
Decongestant
Depression
Disinfectant
Diuretic
Expectorant
Flu
Fungicide
Gout
Hair growth
Intestinal parasites
Joint pain
Laryngitis
Memory
Menstrual support
Mental alertness
Migraine
Muscle pain and stiffness
Rheumatism
Sinus infection
Varicose veins
Aniba rosaeodora
Consider trying rosewood essential oil if you have aging or injured skin, or if you tend to suffer from depression or seasonal affective disorder. This fragrant essential oil is more costly than most and does not treat a large number of ailments; however, it does an impressive job in favorably affecting a select few.
Rosewood essential oil is generally considered safe.
HEAL YOUR WOUNDS AND RELAX WITH ROSEWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL. Rosewood essential oil has such a distinctive aroma that the pursuit of this product by the perfume and soap manufacturers caused deforestation in the 1990s. A study published in Ethnopharmacology in 2009 found that this oil has a relaxing sedative effect on people when inhaled. Beyond the signature scent, rosewood oil can regenerate tissues, making it an effective wound, blemish, and wrinkle treatment when applied undiluted.
MEDICINAL USES
Aging skin
Analgesic
Antiseptic
Aphrodisiac
Bactericidal
Cold
Cough
Depression
Emotional balance
Fever
Flu
Headache
Impotence
Insecticide
Low testosterone
Nausea
Seasonal affective disorder
Wrinkles
Salvia officinalis
Perhaps best known for adding savory flavor to food, sage has a long history of use in herbal medicine. Sage essential oil proves particularly useful for solving skin problems, addressing menstrual issues and PMS, and helping alleviate menopausal symptoms. Its medicinal properties make it a valuable addition to your natural apothecary.
Do not use sage essential oil internally. Those with epilepsy should avoid sage essential oil. Sage essential oil can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use. Because it can stimulate menstrual flow, pregnant women should avoid sage essential oil.
COMBAT FUNGUS WITH SAGE. Sage essential oil is widely used in traditional medicine. A 2013 study reported by the medical journal BioMed Research International showed that sage essential oil demonstrates antifungal activity against dermatophytes, and did not damage skin cells.
MEDICINAL USES
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Antiseptic
Depression
Dermatitis
Disinfectant
Diuretic
Fever
Grief
Insecticide
Insect repellant
Jock itch
Laxative
Memory
Menopause support
Menstrual support
Mental alertness
Muscle pain and stiffness
PMS
Psoriasis
Rheumatism
Ringworm
Scabies
Skin care
Wounds
Santalum album
People have been using sandalwood for more than 4,000 years. Always prized for its marvelous, exotic fragrance, sandalwood essential oil is an excellent choice for problem skin as well as for treating a wide range of ailments, from chest colds to urinary tract infections.
Sandalwood essential oil has a deeply relaxing effect and should not be used prior to driving, operating machinery, or doing other tasks that require concentration.
MEDICINAL USES
Aging skin
Anger
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Aphrodisiac
Asthma
Bronchitis
Calming
Chest infection
Cold
Cough
Depression
Eczema
Irritability
Meditation
Nervousness
Scarring
Sedative
Skin care
Sore throat
Urinary tract infection
Wounds
Wrinkles
Mentha spicata
Milder than peppermint, spearmint essential oil has a sweet, minty fragrance that makes it ideal for use in applications that range from formulating household cleaners to diffusing for naturally fresh indoor air. Safe for children, it may be used to replace peppermint essential oil in many instances.
MEDICINAL USES
Acne
Analgesic
Anesthetic
Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Asthma
Bronchitis
Clarity
Cold
Colic
Cough
Decongestant
Dental health
Diuretic
Expectorant
Fever
Flatulence
Headache
Hiccups
Indoor air freshener
Laryngitis
Migraine
Muscle pain and stiffness
Nausea
Sinus infection
Nardostachys jatamansi
Many people have heard of or used valerian, but few have tried spikenard, which is a close relative to the stronger herb. Often referred to as Indian valerian, spikenard is of particular use for treating insomnia and nervousness; this essential oil is also of great value in skin care solutions and natural perfumes.
Spikenard essential oil has a deeply relaxing effect and should not be used prior to driving, operating machinery, or doing other tasks that require concentration.
MEDICINAL USES
Aging skin
Antiallergenic
Antibiotic
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Bactericidal
Circulatory health
Colic
Constipation
Fungicidal
Insomnia
Laxative
Menstrual support
Migraine
Nausea
Nervousness
PMS
Rash
Sedative
Skin care
Stress
Tension
Varicose veins
Tsuga canadensis
Spruce essential oil has a sweet evergreen fragrance that most people find irresistible. Not only is it a marvelous oil for diffusing to freshen indoor air naturally, it proves particularly useful for treating arthritis, infections, and muscle pain, among other common ailments.
Spruce essential oil can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use.
MEDICINAL USES
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Cold
Cough
Diuretic
Expectorant
Flu
Indoor air freshener
Infection
Laryngitis
Meditation
Muscle pain and stiffness
Relaxation
Rheumatism
Stress
Tagetes minuta
If you are looking for a potent insect repellent that doubles as an addition to your natural medicine arsenal, consider tagetes essential oil. This sweet-smelling oil is sourced from an herb that is closely related to the marigold, and it may also be used to speed the healing of minor wounds.
Tagetes essential oil can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use. Blend with care, as this is a very powerful essential oil. Tagetes essential oil is phototoxic. Avoid exposing application sites to sunlight for 12 to 24 hours following application. Because it can stimulate menstrual flow, pregnant women should avoid tagetes essential oil.
MEDICINAL USES
Antibiotic
Antifungal
Antimicrobial
Bactericidal
Bronchitis
Bunion
Callus
Chest infection
Cold
Cough
Insecticide
Insect repellent
Wounds
Citrus reticulata
The tangerine is a cultivar of the mandarin orange, and as such, the essential oils have similar properties. Their fragrances are somewhat different; try both to see which appeals to you more.
Tangerine essential oil can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use. Tangerine essential oil is phototoxic. Avoid exposing application sites to sunlight for 12 to 24 hours following application.
MEDICINAL USES
Acne
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Cold
Constipation
Cough
Diarrhea
Disinfectant
Diuretic
Flatulence
Flu
Hypnotic
Insomnia
Laxative
Mood booster
Nervousness
Oily hair
Oily skin
Scars
Sedative
Skin care
Stimulant
Stress
Stretch marks
Temper tantrums
Tension
Wrinkles
Melaleuca alternifolia
Tea tree is one of the most useful essential oils available, as it treats a wide range of ailments with swift efficiency. Also referred to as melaleuca, this essential oil is useful in formulating household cleansers, cleaning wounds, and eliminating fungal infections.
Do not use tea tree essential oil internally. It can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use.
MEDICINAL USES
Abscess
Acne
Analgesic
Animal bite
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Arthritis
Athlete’s foot
Bedsores
Boil
Bronchitis
Burn
Cold
Cough
Cradle cap
Dandruff
Decongestant
Dental health
Diaper rash
Disinfectant
Expectorant
Flu
Fungicidal
Jock itch
Immune stimulant
Insecticide
Insect repellent
Intestinal parasites
Laryngitis
Oily hair
Oily skin
Rash
Ringworm
Sinus infection
Skin tags
Sunburn
Thrush
Wart
Whooping cough
Wounds
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme is one of the oldest medicinal plants on record, and continues to offer a number of benefits to those who prefer to use natural remedies. In addition to its usefulness as an antiseptic, it helps ease pain, comfort those suffering from sports injuries, and speed up natural childbirth.
Thyme essential oil can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use. Thyme essential oil irritates the mucus membranes. Because it can stimulate menstrual flow, pregnant women should avoid thyme essential oil.
MEDICINAL USES
Animal bite
Antiseptic
Bactericidal
Boil
Bronchitis
Bruise
Childbirth
Cold
Cough
Dental health
Depression
Dermatitis
Diuretic
Eczema
Edema
Expectorant
Flu
Gout
Insecticide
Intestinal parasites
Memory
Muscle pain and stiffness
Rheumatism
Sore throat
Sprains and strains
Tonsillitis
Weight-loss support
Valeriana officinalis
If you suffer from restlessness or are looking for an effective natural sleep aid, valerian essential oil is a must-have. It is also useful for alleviating stress, and can be beneficial to those suffering from restless legs syndrome.
Valerian essential oil can be a dermal irritant for sensitive individuals. Conduct a patch test before use. Valerian essential oil has a deeply relaxing effect and should not be used prior to driving, operating machinery, or doing other tasks that require concentration. Because it can stimulate menstrual flow, pregnant women should avoid valerian essential oil.
MEDICINAL USES
Anxiety
Bactericidal
Depression
Diuretic
Emotional balance
Fever
Headache
Insomnia
Menstrual support
Nervousness
Restless legs syndrome
Restlessness
Sedative
Stress
Teeth grinding
Tendinitis
Vetiveria zizanoides
Vetiver is a balancing essential oil for body and mind alike. Sourced from the roots of a tropical grass, it has an earthy, somewhat herbaceous fragrance that is likely to remind you of the scent of a forest during autumn. Use it to alleviate emotional upset, calm anger, treat dry and aging skin, and ease aches and pains.
Vetiver essential oil has a deeply relaxing effect and should not be used prior to driving, operating machinery, or doing other tasks that require concentration.
INCREASE FOCUS WITH VETIVER. A 2012 study reported by the journal Biomedical Research showed that participants who inhaled vetiver essential oil while focusing on visually demanding tasks were able to react faster than those who were not exposed to vetiver. Use this essential oil to stay on track while studying and working on mentally challenging tasks.
MEDICINAL USES
Absentmindedness
Acne
ADD/ADHD
Aging skin
Analgesic
Anger
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Anxiety
Arthritis
Autism
Circulatory health
Cramping
Depression
Emotional balance
Hyperactivity
Insomnia
Intestinal parasites
Joint stiffness
Meditation
Menstrual support
Muscle pain and stiffness
Muscular dystrophy
Oily hair
Oily skin
Pancreatitis
Postpartum depression
Sedative
Skin care
Stress
Tendinitis
Tennis elbow
Wounds
Wrinkles
Cananga odorata
With an enticing, intoxicating fragrance that promotes mental and emotional balance, ylang-ylang essential oil is one of the best for easing anger, depression, and stress. It is also an excellent essential oil for balancing skin and hair, and its hypotensive quality makes it ideal for use by those suffering from high blood pressure and associated ailments.
Excessive use of ylang-ylang essential oil may cause nausea and headaches in sensitive individuals. Use moderately for best results. Ylang-ylang essential oil has a deeply relaxing effect and should not be used prior to driving, operating machinery, or doing other tasks that require concentration.
CALM DOWN NATURALLY WITH YLANG-YLANG.
Ylang-ylang essential oil has been proven to significantly increase calmness when inhaled. In a study reported in the January 2008 International Journal of Neuroscience
, test subjects exposed to ylang-ylang essential oil experienced decreased alertness and increased relaxation, while those exposed to peppermint essential oil became more alert.
MEDICINAL USES
Anger
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Anxiety
Aphrodisiac
Cold
Cough
Dandruff
Depression
Diabetes
Disinfectant
Dry hair
Expectorant
Fatigue
Flu
Grief
Hair growth
Heart health
Hypertension
Impotence
Insomnia
Itchiness
Low testosterone
Meditation
Nervousness
Oily hair
Oily skin
Sedative
Skin care
Stress
