Ginger: Anti-parasitic, relieves sprains, breaks up chest congestion, colic and indigestion, For motion sickness and chills.
Grapefruit: Good for acne, flabby arms, reduces cellulite. Relieves water retention.
Helichrysum: Anti-bacterial, reduces bleeding in accidents, skin regenerator, helps repair nerves.
Hyssop: Don't use on children. Thins mucous, for bruises, immune stimulator, anti-viral. May help asthma sufferers.
Jasmine: Helps childbirth, labor pain, frigidity, and coughs. Anti-spasmodic, muscle spasms and uterine disorders.
Juniper: A nerve stimulator, natural diuretic and cleanser. Reduces dermatitis, eczema and acne. Lavender: Universal oil, can use pure. May help allergies, all types of burns, ulcers, insomnia, diaper rash, to name a few.
Lemon: Germicide, purifies air and water. Relives heartburn, anti-parasitic, stimulates white and red blood cell formation.
Lemongrass: Mosquito repellant, helps connective tissue repair and regenerate. Reduces varicose veins. Sedative.
Marjoram: Especially good for tight muscles, may calm spasms and respiratory problems. Insomnia.
Melalueca: Used in war for gangrene and wounds. Can be taken before, during and after radiation treatment.
Melissa: Powerful anti-viral, anti-depressant, skin problems and eczema. Regulates menstrual cycle and calms emotions.
Mountain Savory: Kills all airborne bacteria and viruses. Discovered in 1996 lab studies. Best to diffuse. Anti-bacterial
Myrrh: Helps gum infections, mouth ulcers, skin rashes, wrinkles, and hemorrhoids. Can help abnormal vaginal discharge.
Myrtle: Helps treat hypothyroidism. Used for chronic coughs as an expectorant. Fights colds and flu.
Nutmeg: Good for chronic bowel disorder. Eases digestion difficulties. Good for circulation, gout, flatulence, neuralgia.
Orange: Reduces fluid retention, overcomes sadness, calming to children, aid digestion, mouth ulcers and gas.
Oregano: Strong anti-viral and anti-fungal. It stimulates and helps protect the immune system.
Patchouli: Helps relieve anxiety, influences physical and sexual energies. Used for centuries for skin care and wrinkles.
Peppermint: Keeps one mentally alert and awake. Relieves some headaches. Digestion. Reduces fever, nausea, and vomiting. Petitgrain: Antiseptic, calming, brings mood up, helps heartburn, and insomnia. Nerve equilibrium.
Pine: Hormone-like, anti-diabetic, cortisone-like, antiseptic, anti- fungal, used on sore muscles.
Ravensara: From Madagascar, the oil that heals, helps flu and hay fever, respiratory problems and walking cramps. Rose: Anti-aging, anti-depressant. Great for skin.
Rosemary: Mental stimulant, fights Candida, good for dandruff helps open bile duct. Helps reduce cholesterol.
Rosewood: Known for slowing the aging process. Used for skin care, acne, eczema, vaginitis.
Sage: oral infection and skin condition. Asthma, bronchitis, menopause, and menstrual irregularities. Sandalwood: Stimulates pineal and pituitary glands to enhance meditation. Helps with cystitis and urinary tract infections.
Spearmint: Helps to reduce weight. Good for colic, diarrhea, nausea, helps balance metabolism, stimulates gallbladder.
Spikenard: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, used as a deodorant and skin tonic.
Spruce: Helps reduce weight. Beneficial for bone pain, arthritis, rheumatism, aching joints, prostatitis.
Tangerine: Assists dissolving of cellulite, improves circulation, treats dizziness, laxative, cleansing the lymphatic system.
Tansy (Blue): Anti-inflammatory, Reduces pain, relieves itching, antihistamme. soothing nerves.
Tarragon: Relief and balance to intestinal tract. Neuromuscular antispasmodic. Anti-microbial and antiseptic. Colitis, hiccups.
Thyme: Anti-bacterial. Respiratory problems, digestive complaints, treatment for gastritis, bronchitis, asthma, laryngitis.
Valerian: Sedative and tranquiiizing to the central nervous system. Treats sleep disorders, insomnia, stress, tension.
Veriver: Anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory used for arthritic.
symptoms. Antiseptic, warming properties to help hypothermia.
Ylang Ylang: Anti-depressant, alleviates headaches, hot flashes, and hypertension. Is very calming.
Essential Oil Blend Mini-Guide