Essential oils for therapeutics & aromatherapy uses
Antiviral: Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lavender, Tea Tree, Ravensara, Melissa, Lemon, Oregano, Palmarosa, Sage, Thyme
Anti-aging/Wrinkles: Rose,
Sandalwood, Lavender, Frankincense, Neroli, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine,
Mandarin, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rosewood, Carrot Seed,
Helichyrsum
Aphrodisiac: Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Rose, Sandalwood, Ginger, Neroli, Patchouli, Cardamom, Coriander, Vanilla
Athlete’s Foot/Nail Fungus: Cinnamon, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Oregano, Sage, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tea Tree, Thyme, Western Red Cedar (Thuja)
Blemishes: Blue Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon, Tea Tree
Bug Repellent: Lemongrass, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Geranium
Circulation: Rosemary, Cypress, Geranium, Ginger, Pine, Black Spruce, Eucalyptus, Basil
Cold Sores: Tea Tree, Lavender, Melissa (Lemon Balm), Hyssop, Ravensara, Thyme
Concentration: Basil, Cypress, Peppermint, Rosemary, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus Globulus, Lemon
Congestion: Eucalyptus,
Pine, Fir, Lavender, Rosemary, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Ravensara,
Marjoram, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Hyssop, Myrtle, Elecampane
Coughs: Eucalyptus, Fir, Frankincense, Sweet Marjoram, Myrrh, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood
Cuts/Bruising: Helichrysum, Cistus, Lavender, Frankincense, Clove
Dandruff: Tea Tree, Cedar, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Cypress, Spikenard, Patchouli
Digestion: Basil, Cardamom, Ginger, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Peppermint, Nutmeg, Black Pepper
Emotional Situations: To Release
Anger- Rose, Chamomile, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Fear- Sandalwood, Neroli, Lavender, Cypress, Lemon, Vetiver
Grief/Loss- Rose, Vanilla, Frankincense, Spikenard, Sweet Marjoram
Loneliness- Bergamot, Neroli, Helichyrsum
Sadness- Bergamot,
Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Palmarosa, Peppermint,
Clary Sage, Mandarin, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Rose, Neroli, Geranium,
Sandalwood, Frankincense
Emotional Situations: To Encourage
Calm- Chamomile, Clary Sage, Mandarin, Neroli, Ylang Ylang
Confidence- Bergamot, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Pine, Rose, Rosemary
Courage- Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cypress, Rosewood, Frankincense, Marjoram
Creativity- Jasmine, Bergamot, Orange, Frankincense, Geranium, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Juniper
Energy: Basil, Eucalyptus, Spearmint, Juniper, Black Pepper, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Black Spruce, Pine, Ginger, Lemon
Fever: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint
Hair Loss: Rosemary, Cedarwood, Lavender, Thyme, Chamomile, Tea Tree
Hangover: Juniper Berry, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Rosemary
Headaches: Lavender,
Peppermint, Spearmint, Sweet Marjoram, Melissa, Wintergreen (back of
the neck, behind the ears, temples, under your nose and forehead-use
diluted w/ carrier oil)
Insect Bites/Stings: Chamomile, Lavender, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Wintergreen
Immune Support: Bay Laurel, Cinnamon, Ravensara, Fir, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Pine, Elecampane, Rosemary, Tea Tree
Joints, Stiff: Blue
Chamomile, Rosemary, Sweet Marjoram, Black Spruce, Pine, Nutmeg, Black
Pepper, Ginger, Wintergreen, Cardamom, Cypress, Lemongrass
Meditation: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Myrrh, Patchouli, Spikenard, Clary Sage, Rosewood, Cedar, Vetiver
Menopause: Geranium, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Fennel, Lavender, Peppermint, Sage
Menstrual Cramps: Anise, Basil, Blue Chamomile, Juniper, Sweet Marjoram, Peppermint, Lavender, Clary Sage, Mandarin, Rosemary, Sage
Muscle aches/Strain: Birch,
Coriander, Eucalyptus, Fir, Ginger, Lavender, Sweet Marjoram, Nutmeg,
Black Pepper, Pine, Rosemary, Black Spruce, Vetiver, , Basil,
Eucalyptus, Sage
Nausea: Ginger, Peppermint, Patchouli, Nutmeg (behind the ears and around navel)
PMS: Rose, Chamomile, Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine, Clary Sage, Frankincense
Poison Oak/Ivy: Peppermint, Wintergreen
Scars: Cistus, Helichrysum, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Frankincense, Mandarin, Rosewood, Yarrow
Skin Care/all skin types: Chamomile, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose, Sweet Orange, Spikenard, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Yarrow
Skin Rashes: Carrot Seed, Chamomile, Lavender, Yarrow
Sleeping Aid: Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Sweet Marjoram, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Neroli, Melissa
Snoring: Thyme (soles of feet & between the toes)
Sports/Pre Work-Out- Black Pepper, Clove Bud, Ginger, Juniper, Peppermint, Lavender, Marjoram
Sports/Post Work-Out- Birch, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Fir, Ginger, Pine, Black Spruce, Vetiver
Stamina/Increase- Basil, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Peppermint
Stress Relief- Bergamot,
Cedar, Chamomile, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine,
Litsea, Mandarin, Neroli, Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Lavender, Rose, Clary
Sage, Sandalwood, Black Spruce, Verbena
Sunburn: Chamomile, Lavender, Yarrow
Sunscreen: Myrrh, Wild Carrot Seed
*Property of Clary Sage Herbarium. Do not reprint or publish without credit to author Laurie Lava-Books
This guide is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Essential oils for therapeutics & aromatherapy uses by Laurie Lava-Books
Jan 11th 2021