Here are profiles of some essential oils I use in my products for horses and dogs.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Laurel | Laurulus nobilis | PHYSICAL USES: Laurel’s antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti fungal properties are used with scars, acne pimples, boils, scabies, etc. It is reportedly a tonic to the hair and scalp stimulating hair growth and aiding with dandruff.
Antispasmodic and analgesic properties make it mildly narcotic. Coupled with its sedative properties, it is used for neuritis, depression, anxiety, fear and psychosis. Its stimulating and warming properties are used to produce fire and warmth in one’s emotions, bringing awareness, courage and confidence. Fresh, strong but sweet, aromatic camphoraceous, somewhat spicy medicinal odor. |
| Bay Leaf (also called West Indian Bay) | Pimento racemosa | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, calming, energizing, relaxing, stimulating, uplifting, warming
PHYSICAL USES: antidepressant, antiseptic, colds, decongestant, influenza, insect repellent, insomnia, osteoporosis, rheumatism, sprains SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not use internally. Dilute well before use. May irritate sensitive skin. |
| Benzoin Tincture | styrax benzoin | AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, clarifying, exhaustion, nervous tension, penetrating, rejuvenating, soothing, stress, uplifting, warming
PHYSICAL USES: anticoagulant, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, arthritis, asthma, astringent, bronchitis, carminative, chapped skin, circulatory stimulant, colds, coughs, cracked skin, cuts, cystitis, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, dry skin, expels mucous, fixative, gout, influenza, insomnia, itching, laryngitis, normalizes skin, osteoporosis, rheumatism, sedative, shortness of breath, sinusitis, whitlows, yeast infections |
| Bergamot (Bergaptene Free) | Citrus bergamia | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, calming, cheering, concentration, confidence, creativity, encouraging, frustration, grief, memory loss, nervous tension, normalizing, stimulating, stress, uplifting
PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bladder infections, bronchitis, carminative, chicken pox, colds, combination skin, deodorant, diuretic, drug withdrawal, eczema, gingivitis, herpes, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect repellent, insomnia, laxative, mumps, oily skin, Parkinson’s disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, PMS moodiness, respiration, scars, skin conditioner, soothing agent, thrush, trichomonas, varicose veins, wounds SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Phototoxic. May be irritant to skin. Terpeneless (Bergaptene Free) version, the one we use, is safer to use. Dilute well before use. |
| Black pepper | Piper nigrum | AROMATIC BENEFITS: balancing, concentration, energizing, exhaustion, invigorating, revitalizing, warming
PHYSICAL USES: antiinflammatory, arteriosclerosis, carminative, chilblains, circulatory stimulant, colds, constipation, detoxifying, diuretic, expectorant, influenza, laxative, lumbago, muscle relaxant, muscular aches, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, raises blood pressure, Raynaud’s disease, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, toning SAFETY WARNINGS: Skin irritant. Avoid if using homeopathic remedies or if history of high blood pressure. Dilute well before use on skin. |
| Cajeput | melaleuca cajeputi | AROMATIC BENEFITS: energizing, soothing, stimulating
PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, anodyne, antiseptic, bronchitis, colds, cystitis, decongestant, germicide, influenza, insect repellent, neuralgia, osteoporosis, toothache, thrush, see tea tree SAFETY WARNINGS: Species of tea tree. Do not take internally. May be irritating to sensitive skin. |
| Carrot seed | Daucus carota | PHYSICAL USES:: Carrot Seed is fantastic for skin care (revitalizing and toning) and considered one of the best Essential Oils for Mature Skin. Carrot seed oil also assists in removing toxin and water build up in the skin giving it a fresher more firmer appearance. Carrot seed oil has a detoxifying effect on the liver and cleans the digestive system and the body as a whole. It is helpful for arthritis, gout, edema, rheumatism and the accumulation of toxins in muscles and joints. Carrot seed strengthens the mucus membranes in the nose, throat and lungs, thus has a beneficial effect on problems such as bronchitis and influenza. |
| Cedarwood Atlas | Cedrus atlantica | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, fear, focusing, grounding, harmonizing, nervous tension, regenerative, relaxing, strengthening, stress
PHYSICAL USES: acne, air purifier, antiseptic, antispasmodic, arthritis, bronchitis, catarrh, cellulite, constipation, coughs, dandruff, diuretic, dry hair, eczema, hair loss, immunity stimulant, insect repellent, male infertility, moth repellent, oily skin, osteoarthritis, rheumatism SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Avoid if pregnant. May irritate sensitive skin. Dilute well before use. Do not confuse with cedar leaf (thuja). |
| Cinnamon bark | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, energizing, invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, vitalizing, warming
PHYSICAL USES: antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bronchitis, carbuncles, colds, cystitis, diarrhea, fibrositis, hair loss, influenza, insect repellent, muscular aches, rheumatism, salpingitis, vaginal infections, vermifuge, warts, whooping cough SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Moderate toxicity. Skin irritant. Dilute well before use. Avoid if you have high blood pressure. |
| Citronella | Cymbopogon nardu | AROMATIC BENEFITS: refreshing, soothing, stimulating, vitalizing
PHYSICAL USES: antiseptic, arthritis, colds, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, influenza, insect repellent, moth repellent, oily skin, rheumatism SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. May irritate skin. Avoid during pregnancy. |
| Clove bud | Syzgium aromaticum | AROMATIC BENEFITS: energizing, invigorating, memory loss, sense enhancing, stimulating, warming
PHYSICAL USES: analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, asthma, bladder infections, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, cystitis, diverticulosis, fibrositis, flatulence, frostbite, hay fever, heartburns, influenza, insect repellent, lumbago, moth repellent, muscle relaxant, nausea, neuralgia, osteoporosis, pelvic pain, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, sedative, sinusitis, sprains, toothaches, upper abdominal pain SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Dilute well before use. Skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant or if history of high blood pressure. |
| Cypress | Cupressus sempervirens | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, balancing, irritability, nervous tension, refreshing, restlessness, stimulating, stress
PHYSICAL USES: amenorrhea, antibacterial, antiinfectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, arthritis, asthma, astringent, athlete’s foot, bronchitis, broken capillaries, bruises, bursitis, cellulite, circulatory stimulant, coughs, cuts, dandruff, deodorant, diabetes, diarrhea, diuretic, dysmenorrhea, edema, endometriosis, female infertility, hair loss, heavy menstruation, hemorrhoids, hot flashes, inguinal hernia, insect repellent, jock itch, menopause, muscular aches, muscular cramps, noise pollution, normal skin, nose bleeds, oily hair, oily skin, osteoporosis, prostatitis, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, sinusitis, tennis elbow, vaginal infections, varicose veins, warts, wounds, writer’s cramp SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Avoid during pregnancy or if history of high blood pressure. Avoid if history of estrogen-dependent cancer, low blood pressure or high blood pressure. |
| Eucalyptus Radiata | Eucalyptus radiata | AROMATIC BENEFITS: balancing, cooling, invigorating, stimulating
PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bedbugs, bleeding gums, blisters, bronchitis, burns, candida, chapped lips, chlamydia, colds, coughs, cuts, cystitis, dandruff, decongestant, deodorant, diabetes, diarrhea, disinfectant, diuretic, drug withdrawal, ear infections, earaches, febrifuge, fibrositis, flatulence, flea repellent, gingivitis, hay fever, heartburns, heatstrokes, hyperprexia, insect bites, insect repellent, itching, jet lag, lice, lower abdominal pain, lumbago, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, muscular fatigue, neuralgia, normal hair, osteoarthritis, pneumonia, prostatitis, rashes, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, sinusitis, spina bifida, stomachaches, sunburns, swelling, synovitis, tendinitis, tennis elbow, thrush, upper abdominal pain, urticaria, vaginal infections, windburns SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid if using homeopathic remedies, history of epilepsy or high blood pressure. Dilute before using on skin. |
| Eucalyptus Citriodora | Eucalyptus citriodora | Same as radiata but stronger insect repellent |
| Eucalyptus Blue gum | Eucalyptus globulus | Same as radiata but stronger expectorant |
| Eucalyptus Blue Mallee | Eucalyptus polybactea | Same as radiata but stronger antirheumatic and expectorant |
| Frankincense | boswellia carterii | AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, calming, clarifying, clearing, exhaustion, focusing, grounding, nervous tension, relaxing, restoring, spiritual, stress, warming
PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, asthma, astringent, bronchitis, carminative, catarrh, cirrhosis of liver, colds, coughs, diarrhea, diuretic, emmenagogue, fibrositis, fixative, influenza, normal skin, oily skin, rheumatoid arthritis, scars, sedative, skin conditioner, soothing agent, varicose veins, wounds, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: olibanum. Do not take internally. Avoid during pregnancy. |
| Geranium Egyptian | pelargonium graveolens | AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, balancing, cooling, creativity, nervous tension, normalizing, relaxing, self-hypnosis, soothing, stress
PHYSICAL USES: acne, Alzheimer’s disease, amenorrhea, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, asthma, astringent, black eyes, blisters, blood disorders, broken capillaries, bruises, cellulite, chapped lips, chapped skin, chilblains, chills, circulatory stimulant, cirrhosis of liver, cold sores, constipation, convalescence, cramps, diabetes, diarrhea, dry hair, dry skin, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, female infertility, fractures, frostbite, hair loss, hay fever, hemorrhoids, herpes, hot flashes, immunity stimulant, inguinal hernia, insect repellent, jet lag, laryngitis, lice, lower abdominal pain, menopause, menorrhagia, muscular dystrophy, nerve tonic, normal hair, normal skin, oily skin, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, PMS symptoms, Raynaud’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sedative, shock, sinusitis, stomachaches, throat infections, thrush, varicose veins, writer’s cramp, yeast infections SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid overuse. May irritate sensitive skin. Avoid if history of estrogen-dependent cancer or hypoglycemia. Do not confuse with rose geranium. |
| German Chamomile | matricaria chamomilla | AROMATIC BENEFITS: calming, rejuvenating, relaxing
PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, asthma, black eyes, blisters, boils, bruises, burns, chapped lips, chapped skin, chilblains, cold sores, conjunctivitis, coughs, diarrhea, disinfectant, diuretic, diverticulosis, dry skin, earaches, eczema, fainting, febrifuge, fibrositis, gingivitis, hay fever, headaches, heatstrokes, hiccups, influenza, insect bites, laryngitis, nausea, neuralgia, normal skin, oily skin, osteoporosis, psoriasis, rashes, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, sensitive skin, shock, sprains, sties, sunburns, synovitis, toothaches, upper abdominal pain, urticaria, whitlows, wounds, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: chamomile, blue. Avoid during first trimester of pregnancy. Avoid long term use if history of estrogen-dependent cancer. |
| Helichrysum | Helichrysum italicum | AROMATIC BENEFITS: clearing, focusing, refreshing, relaxing
PHYSICAL USES: antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, bronchitis, cell-regenerating, cerebral palsy, colds, dermatitis, detoxifying, eczema, febrifuge, influenza, lethargy, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, PMS symptoms, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, sinusitis, thrush, trichomonas SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: immortelle, everlasting. |
| Juniper berry | juniperus communis (berries) | AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, clearing, energizing, exhaustion, invigorating, memory loss, refreshing, restoring, strengthening, stress
PHYSICAL USES: acne, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, astringent, bursitis, carminative, cellulite, circulatory stimulant, colds, cystitis, deodorant, detoxifying, disinfectant, diuretic, ear infections, emmenagogue, gout, hair loss, hangovers, hemorrhoids, influenza, jet lag, muscular aches, nervine, normal skin, oily skin, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, seborrhea, sinusitis, swelling, synovitis, toning, vaginal infections, varicose veins, water retention SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy, if history of high blood pressure, if history of kidney disease or long-term use. May irritate sensitive skin. Dilute well before use.
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| Lavender Mount Blanc (French Lavender, True Lavender) | Lavandula angustifolia | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, calming, concentration, cooling, exhaustion, fatigue, hysteria, nervous tension, relaxing, soothing, stress
PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, abscesses, acne, analgesic, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bleeding, blisters, boils, bruises, burns, catarrh, chapped skin, chilblains, colds, convalescence, coughs, cuts, dandruff, dermatitis, detoxifying, diaper rash, diarrhea, disinfectant, ear infections, fainting, febrifuge, frostbite, gingivitis, hay fever, headaches, heartburns, hiccups, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect bites, insect repellent, insomnia, itching, laryngitis, muscular aches, nervine, neuralgia, normalizes skin, palpitations, rashes, scalds, scars, scrapes, sedative, shock, sinusitis, sties, sunburns, swelling, tendinitis, tonic, toothaches, ulcers, urticaria, vomiting, whitlows, windburns, wounds SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during first trimester of pregnancy or if history of low blood pressure. Overuse can cause headaches. Do not confuse with lavender spike. Dilute to at least 0.5% before using on children. |
| Lavendin grosso | Angustifolia x Latifolia | Similar as True Lavender but better used for its scent and in sprays and diffusers |
| Lemon | citrus limonum | AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, balancing, calming, cheering, cooling, exhaustion, memory loss, refreshing, relaxing, stress, uplifting
PHYSICAL USES: abscesses, acne, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, arthritis, asthma, astringent, athlete’s foot, bleeding, blisters, boils, cellulite, cerebral palsy, chapped skin, chilblains, circulatory stimulant, cold sores, constipation, coughs, dandruff, detoxifying, diarrhea, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, fainting, febrifuge, gallstones, gout, haemostatic, hair loss, hangovers, hay fever, headaches, hiccups, hot flashes, insect bites, insomnia, jet lag, kidney stones, laryngitis, lice, menorrhagia, mumps, muscular dystrophy, nervine, normal hair, normal skin, normalizes blood pressure, oily hair, oily skin, osteoarthritis, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sedative, shock, sore throat, spina bifida, tendinitis, thrush, toning, tonsillitis, varicose veins, warts, water purifier, water retention, whitlows, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: Phototoxic. May irritate sensitive skin. Dilute well before use on skin. |
| Lemongrass | cymbopogon citratus | AROMATIC BENEFITS: cleansing, concentration, exhaustion, invigorating, irritability, mental fatigue, stress, vitalizing
PHYSICAL USES: analgesic, antiinflammatory, antidepressant, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiseptic, arthritis, astringent, athlete’s foot, bruises, cellulite, circulatory stimulant, deodorant, diuretic, enlarged pores, febrifuge, headaches, indigestion, insect repellent, jet lag, moth repellent, muscular aches, nervine, oily hair, oily skin, raises blood pressure, sedative, skin conditioner, sprains, toning, vertigo SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Phototoxic. Avoid during pregnancy or if history of high blood pressure. Avoid use on sensitive skin. Dilute well before use on skin. |
| Mandarin | citrus nobilis (citrus reticulata) | AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, calming, cheering, stimulating, strengthening, stress
PHYSICAL USES: antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, constipation, convalescence, digestive, hiccups, insomnia, nervine, skin conditioner, stomachaches, stretch marks SAFETY WARNINGS: Phototoxic. Relatively safe for children. Dilute well before use with children. |
| Myrrh | commiphora myrrha | AROMATIC BENEFITS: clearing, concentration, focusing, soothing, stimulating, warming
PHYSICAL USES: acne, amenorrhea, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, athlete’s foot, blisters, bronchitis, carminative, chapped skin, cirrhosis of liver, cuts, dermatitis, diarrhea, emmenagogue, emollient, fixative, gum disorders, impetigo, insect repellent, mouth ulcers, ringworm, thrush, whitlows, wounds, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy. Do not overuse. |
| Nerolina | Melaleuca quinquenervia | PHYSICAL USES: Nerolina Australian essential oil is a valuable blending oil with the ability to ‘lift’ ordinary aromas with small additions to the compound. In cosmetics and perfumery, Nerolina can save a lot of money as it can be successfully used as a replacement for the top grade French lavenders (Lavandula Angustifolia). It is also reputed to be useful for relief of staph infections, shingles, allergies and bronchitis. |
| Niaouli | Melaleuca quinquenervia [c.t. 1,8-Cineole] | PHYSICAL USES: acne, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, burns, chlamydia, cicatrizant, colds, cuts, cystitis, decongestant, ear infections, estrogen-like, herpes, influenza, mumps, osteoporosis, pneumonia, regulator, rheumatoid arthritis, scrapes, sinusitis, skin irritations, sore throats, thrush, vermifuge, vaginal infections, whooping cough, wounds
SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: gomenol. |
| Orange, sweet | citrus sinensis | AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, calming, cheering, inspiring, invigorating, refreshing, relaxing, stress, uplifting
PHYSICAL USES: acne, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, cellulite, constipation, diarrhea, drug withdrawal, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, nervine, normal skin, oily skin, Parkinson’s disease, sedative, spina bifida, toning, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid use in sun. May irritate sensitive skin. |
| Oregano | origanum vulgare | AROMATIC BENEFITS: stimulating, strengthening, warming
PHYSICAL USES: antibacterial, antibiotic, antiinfectious, antiseptic, antiviral, boils, candida, cellulite, colds, cystitis, detoxifying, disinfectant, diuretic, influenza, osteoporosis, pneumonia, sinusitis, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: Skin irritant. |
| Patchouli | pogostemon patchouli | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, anxiety, calming, clearing, concentration, exhaustion, relaxing, self-hypnosis, soothing, stress
PHYSICAL USES: acne, antibiotic, antidepressant, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, athlete’s foot, carminative, cellulite, constipation, dandruff, deodorant, diuretic, dry skin, fixative, ganglion, jock itch, lower abdominal pain, nervine, normal skin, oily skin, seborrhea, thrush, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. |
| Petitgrain | citrus aurantium | AROMATIC BENEFITS: calming, inspiring, invigorating, refreshing, relaxing, soothing, uplifting
PHYSICAL USES: antibacterial, antidepressant, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, convalescence, deodorant, insomnia, nervine, scars, shock SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. |
| Rose Geranium | Pelargoneum Roseum | PHYSICAL USES: Rose Geranium oil can be used to help in the treatment of the following: acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, lice, mosquito repellant, ringworm, ulcers, breast engorgement, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress and neuralgia. It’s reputation as an extremely versatile essential oil is well documented.
SAFETY WARNINGS: Non-toxic, non-irritant and generally non-sensitizing, though it can cause sensitivity in some people and due to the fact that it balances the hormonal system, it should be avoided during pregnancy. |
| Rosemary | rosmarinus officinalis | AROMATIC BENEFITS: clarifying, concentration, fatigue, grief, inspiring, invigorating, memory loss, nervous tension, stimulating, stress, warming
PHYSICAL USES: acne, alopecia, analgesic, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, bruises, carminative, cellulite, chilblains, cholagogue, circulatory stimulant, colds, constipation, cramps, cystitis, dandruff, decongestant, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, diverticulosis, dry skin, emmenagogue, fainting, fibrositis, gout, hair loss, hangovers, headaches, immunity stimulant, influenza, inguinal hernia, insect repellent, lice, lower abdominal pain, lumbago, moth repellent, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, nervine, normal skin, oily hair, oily skin, osteoporosis, prostatitis, raises blood pressure, Raynaud’s disease, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, sinusitis, spina bifida, sprains, strains, swelling, synovitis, tendinitis, thrush, toning, tonsillitis, torticollis, vaginal infections, varicose veins SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid if history of high blood pressure or epilepsy. Avoid use on damaged skin. |
| Rosemary Verbenone | rosmarinus officinalis CT verbenone | PHYSICAL USES: Similar to officinalis above. Its best-known use is as facial oil for extremely dry skin. The verbenone CT is even more effective at clearing catarrh than Rosemary officinalis. It is less stimulating generally and much less of a mental stimulant, so it can be used in the evening. Rosemary (vebenone) essential oil nourishes the scalp and keeps hair looking healthy and shiny. Many users claim that it promotes hair growth, though there is not any medical evidence to support this argument. It normalizes excessive oil secretions and improves most scalp problems, particularly dandruff and seborrhea. Rosemary oil is also helpful in treating cellulite. This essential oil balances intense emotions and controls mood swings. It lifts spirits and counters depression. It assists in managing stress and overcoming stress-related disorders and nervous exhaustion. |
| Sandalwood | santalum album | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, calming, centering, exhaustion, grounding, relaxing, stress
PHYSICAL USES: acne, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, catarrh, chapped skin, constipation, coughs, cystitis, diarrhea, diuretic, drug withdrawal, dry hair, dry skin, emollient, fixative, fragile hair, hangovers, immunity stimulant, insomnia, normal skin, osteoarthritis, sedative, skin conditioner, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. |
| Sweet Marjoram | origanum marjorana | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, calming, exhaustion, relaxing, soothing, strengthening, stress, warming
PHYSICAL USES: analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, arthritis, bronchitis, carminative, carpal tunnel syndrome, cerebral palsy, cramps, cystitis, diarrhea, diuretic, diverticulosis, drug withdrawal, emmenagogue, fainting, fibrositis, headaches, insomnia, insect repellent, lowers blood pressure, muscle relaxant, muscular aches, muscular fatigue, nervine, neuralgia, normal skin, oily skin, osteoarthritis, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatism, sedative, thrush, upper abdominal pain SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy, on children and elderly. Avoid if history of low blood pressure. |
| Tea Tree | melaleuca alternifolia | AROMATIC BENEFITS: cleansing, cooling, energizing, stimulating, uplifting
PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, abscesses, acne, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, athlete’s foot, blisters, boils, bronchitis, candida, catarrh, chlamydia, cold sores, colds, cuts, cuts, ear infections, febrifuge, herpes, influenza, insect bites, jock itch, mumps, pneumonia, ringworm, shock, sinusitis, sunburns, thrush, tonsillitis, toothaches, vaginal infections, warts, wounds, yeast infections SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. May irritate sensitive skin. |
| Thyme | thymus vulgaris | AROMATIC BENEFITS: cleansing, energizing, fatigue, inspiring, invigorating, memory loss, refreshing, stimulating, warming
PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, acne, alopecia, analgesic, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, arteriosclerosis, athlete’s foot, boils, bronchitis, carminative, catarrh, cellulite, chlamydia, circulatory stimulant, cold sores, colds, constipation, cystitis, dandruff, deodorant, detoxifying, disinfectant, diuretic, dysmenorrhea, emmenagogue, female infertility, fibrositis, gout, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect bites, insect repellent, laryngitis, lower abdominal pain, male infertility, menopause, muscular aches, neuralgia, oily hair, osteoporosis, pneumonia, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, seborrhea, sinusitis, sprains, thrush, warts, whitlows, whooping cough, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: Thyme linalol is considered a safer oil. Avoid is pregnant or if history of high blood pressure. Moderate toxicity. Skin irritant. Dilute well before use on skin. Avoid use on children and elderly. |
| Vanilla (10 fold – Oleoresin) | vanilla planifolia | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, creativity, hypnotic, restoring, self-hypnosis, warming
PHYSICAL USES: emollient, sedative |
| Vetiver | vetiveria zizanoides | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anchoring, balancing, exhaustion, grounding, relaxing, soothing, stress
PHYSICAL USES: antiseptic, arthritis, emollient, fixative, immunity stimulant, insomnia, male infertility, muscular relaxant, neuralgia, rheumatism, sedative SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: vetivert, khus khus. Do not take internally. |
| Yarrow Chamazulene (Blue) | Achillea millefolium | AROMATIC BENEFITS: calming, relaxing, soothing
PHYSICAL USES: acne, amenorrhea, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, astringent, bleeding, blisters, burns, constipation, dandruff, dry hair, eczema, hair loss, influenza, oily hair, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, synovitis, thrush, toothaches, urticaria, wrinkles SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. |
| Ylang Ylang | cananga odorata | AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, aphrodisiac, anxiety, balancing, calming, cooling, euphoric, relaxing
PHYSICAL USES: antidepressant, antiseptic, disinfectant, lowers blood pressure, normal skin, oily skin, sedative, shock SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid if history of apnea or low blood pressure. May irritate sensitive skin. Do not overuse. |