Essential Oils

This is a brief outline of usage ideas for essential oils. To learn more, you can go to our education link.

Remember, essential oils are powerful ,therefore, use with caution. The following has not been evaluated by the FDA and is for educational use only, not for curing diseases. We may not carry all the oils listed below, however, we do carry all oils listed for sale.

Analgesic (Pain-Relieving): Cajeput, Chamomile, Ginger, Helichrysum, Lavender, Rosemary, Sweet Marjoram

Anti-Inflammatory: Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Sandalwood

Relaxing: Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang

Uplifting: Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Decongestant: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary


Use & Application
Please click on Almond Oil at the bottom of this page to learn more about diluting your essential oils into a carrier oil.

Massage: add 10-12 drops of essential oil to an ounce of carrier oil.

Bath: add 3-8 drops of essential oil to the water just before immersing yourself. Suggested essential oils: Bergamot, chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Palmarosa, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang

Steam Vapor Inhalation: Use 5-12 drops of essential oil in 2-4 cups of water. Boil water, cool it for a minute, then add desired oil(s). Cover your head and pan of water with large towel, close your eyes and inhale vapor deeply for a few minutes. Or, inhale vapors directly from bottle, from a few drops placed on small handkerchief or your pillow.

Spray Mist/Air Refresher: Mix 10-20 drops of essential oil in spray bottle with purified water (shake well before each use). Lavender & Pine and all of the citrus oils are particularly uplifting & refreshing. Juniper, Lavender, Peppermint & Rosemary are excellent for clearing negative energies. Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary & Tea Tree are powerful antiseptic oils for eliminating airborne bacteria during illness.

Skin Care: Essential oils easily penetrate into the underlying layers of the skin, promoting regeneration & rejuvenation of skin cells. For facial cleansers, toners, oils & lotions mix 10-15 drops total per one ounce of liquid. Do not apply essential oils undiluted directly to the skin. Normal Skin: Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Dry Skin: Carrot Seed, Chamomile, Neroli, Palmarosa, Sandalwood. Oily Skin: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon. Sensitive Skin: Chamomile, Jasmine, Neroli, Aged Skin/Wrinkles: Carrot Seed, Frankincense, Jasmine, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Chapped Skin: Chamomile, Geranium, Sandalwood.


Usage with Emotions:
Heart, Head, Soul & Psyche
Scents to Relieve Anger: Chamomile, Jasmine, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang METHODS: massage, bath, inhalation, perfume Scents to Relieve Anxiety: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium ( Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange METHODS: massage, bath, inhalation, atomizer, perfume.

Scents to Relieve Apathy: Frankincense, Orange and Sandalwood METHODS: massage, bath, inhalation, atomizer, perfume.

Scents to Encourage Confidence: Frankincense, Jasmine, Patchouli and Sandalwood METHODS: massage, bath, inhalation, atomizer, perfume.

Scents to Alleviate Depression: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Geranium, Sandalwood, Tangerine and Ylang Ylang METHODS: massage, bath, inhalation, atomizer, perfume.

Scents to Calm Irritability: Chamomile, Geranium, Neroli. METHODS: atomizer, perfume, massage, bath.

Scents to Improve Memory: Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary METHODS: atomizer, perfume, inhalation.

Scents to Relieve Sorrow: Clary Sage, Cypress, Fir, Marjoram, Rosemary and Sage METHODS: atomizer, perfume, inhalation, massage, bath.

Scents to Stimulate (Aphrodisiac): Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Ylang Ylang METHODS: atomizer, perfume, massage, bath.

Scents to Stimulate (to Counteract Fatigue & Lethargy): Angelica, Benzoin, Black Pepper, Camphor, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary and Sage METHODS: atomizer, perfume, massage, bath.

Scents to Treat Stress, Nervous Tension & Insomnia: Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm (Sweet Melissa), Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Ylang Ylang METHODS: atomizer, perfume, massage, bath, a few drops on pillow.

Physical Ailments
Do not use essential oils to treat a serious illness or injury. Do not ingest essential oils unless under specific guidance of a certified and reliable homeopath. Keep all essential oils away from children!

Abrasions: Lavender, Sandalwood and Tea Tree METHODS: apply a few drops of essential oil directly to cleansed area
Acne: Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium , Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Tea Tree METHODS: facial wash, compress, steam facial, facial massage.

Anxiety: Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium ( Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Neroli, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla METHODS: bath, massage, inhalation, diffuser, atomizer.

Aches & Pains: Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Juniper, Marjoram, Rosemary METHODS: bath, massage.

Asthma: Cajeput, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus METHODS: bath, chest massage, inhalation on tissue or cotton ball.

Arthritis: Eucalyptus, Juniper and Rosemary METHODS: bath, massage.

Athlete's Foot: Lemongrass and Tea Tree METHODS: foot bath, compress, direct application.

Bloating: Bergamot, Cypress, Fennel, Grapefruit and Lemon METHODS: abdominal massage.

Boils: Chamomile, Lavender and Tea Tree METHODS: compress, direct application.

Burns (minor): Chamomile, Geranium , Lavender METHODS: cold compress, direct application of lavender oil & aloe vera gel.

Cellulite: Cypress, Geranium, Grapefruit , Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Rosemary METHODS: massage, cool bath.

Circulation (poor): Chamomile, Fennel, Lemon, Neroli, Peppermint, Rosemary METHODS: massage, bath.

Colds: Cajeput, Eucalyptus,Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree METHODS: inhalation, atomizer, diffuser, bath, chest massage.

Cramps: Chamomile, Cypress, Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint METHODS: bath, massage.

Dermatitis: Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium , Lavender, Patchouli METHODS: bath, massage.

Diarrhea: Lavender, Peppermint, METHOD: abdominal massage.

Eczema: Benzoin, Chamomile, Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood METHODS: compress, lotion, massage.

Exhaustion: Basil, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Peppermint and Rosemary METHODS: atomizer, diffuser, bath, massage, inhalation.

Fatigue: Basil, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit , Lemon, Orange, Peppermint and Rosemary METHODS: (mental) diffuser, inhalation, atomizer; (physical) bath, massage.

Feet (sore & tired!): Geranium, Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary METHODS: foot massage, foot bath.

Fever: Chamomile, Lemon and Peppermint METHOD: cold compress.

Headache: Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram and Peppermint METHOD: cold compress, temple & neck massage.

Immune System (to stimulate): Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lemon, Orange and Tea Tree METHODS: inhalation, bath, massage, diffuse.r

Indigestion/Heartburn: Fennel, Ginger, Lavender, Orange, Peppermint METHODS: compress, inhalation, abdominal massage.

Infections: Geranium, , Lavender and Tea Tree METHODS: cold compress, direct application.

Influenza: Eucalyptus, Lemon and Tea Tree METHODS: inhalation, atomizer, diffuser, bath, massage .

Menstrual Cramps: Clary Sage, Cypress, Marjoram and Peppermint METHODS: hot compress, bath.

Muscular Pain: Birch (Sweet), Black Pepper, Cajeput, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Rosemary METHODS: hot compress, massage, bath.

Nausea: Orange and Peppermint METHODS: atomizer, inhalation.

Sunburn: Geranium ( Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree METHODS: direct application (dilute geranium and peppermint at rate of 2%), cold compress, cool bath.

Throat Infection: Benzoin, Bergamot, Frankincense, Sandalwood and Tea Tree METHODS: massage, inhalation, diffuser.

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