Practical Applications
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Essential oils are diverse and concentrated; they provide a natural, practical method to help prevent illness and alleviate common symptoms. An essential oil on its own can provide a multitude of practical uses.
Lavender can be used in first aid to calm a burn and begin the skin’s healing process right away – and lavender can also be used as a natural insect deterrent – place a few drops on windowsills to discourage mosquitoes and moths. Seeking restful sleep? Place a couple drops of lavender on your pillowcase before going to bed.
Practical Applications for EO’s
By combining 2 or 3 essential oils, you can create a synergistic effect.
BREATHING
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Benzoin
Cajeput
Camphor
Carrot Seed
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cedarwood (Virginian)
Clove Bud
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Fennel (Sweet)
Frankincense
Hyssop
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
Lavender
Lemongrass
Marjoram
Niaouli
Peppermint
Pine, Scotch
Rosemary
Tea tree
Thyme
Yarrow
CALMING / STRESS REDUCING
Basil (Sweet)
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Benzoin
Bergamot
Cajeput
Carrot Seed
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cedarwood (Virginian)
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Clary Sage
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Fennel (Sweet)
Frankincense
Geranium
Grapefruit
Hyssop
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Linden Blossom
Marjoram
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Myrrh
Neroli
Nutmeg
Orange
Petitgrain
Rose, Cabbage
Rose, Damask
Rosewood
Sage, Spanish
Sandalwood
Tea Tree (Black)
Tea tree (Lemon)
Tea Tree (Prickly Leaf)
Thyme
Vetiver
Violet
Yarrow
Ylang Ylang
CELLULITE – REDUCES
Basil (Sweet)
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Benzoin
Bergamot
Cinnamon Leaf
Cypress
Fennel (Sweet)
Geranium
Grapefruit
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Orange
Pine, Scotch
Rosemary
Sage, Spanish
Thyme
COOLING
Basil (Sweet)
Bergamot
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Geranium
Grapefruit
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
Lemon
Myrrh
Orange
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Rose, Cabbage
Rose, Damask
Tea Tree (Black)
DIGESTION – IMPROVES
Basil (Sweet)
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Black Pepper
Caraway
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Coriander
Fennel (Sweet)
Ginger
Lavender
Lemongrass
Marjoram
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Nutmeg
Orange
Peppermint
Rosemary
Sage, Spanish
Tea Tree (Lemon)
Thyme
Vetiver
ENERGIZING, REFRESHING, REVIVING
Bergamot
Black Pepper
Camphor
Carrot Seed
Cinnamon Leaf
Clove Bud
Coriander
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Geranium
Ginger
Grapefruit
Hyssop
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
Juniper
Lemon
Lemongrass
Nutmeg
Patchouli
Peppermint
Pine, Scotch
Rosemary
Tea tree
Thyme
INSECT BITES
Basil (Sweet)
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Geranium
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Tea Tree
INSECT REPELLENT
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Cajeput
Camphor
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cedarwood (Virginian)
Cinnamon Leaf
Clove Bud
Eucalyptus
Fennel (Sweet)
Geranium
Juniper
Lavender
Lemongrass
Patchouli
Peppermint
Rosemary
Thyme
Vetiver
MENTAL CLARITY
Basil (Sweet)
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Bergamot
Black Pepper
Carrot Seed
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cedarwood (Virginian)
Clove Bud
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Ginger
Grapefruit
Hyssop
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
Juniper
Lemon
Nutmeg
Orange
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pine, Scotch
Rosemary
Tea tree
Thyme
Yarrow
MOOD UPLIFTING
Basil (Sweet)
Benzoin
Bergamot
Camphor
Carrot Seed
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Frankincense
Geranium
Ginger
Grapefruit
Hyssop
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
Jasmine
Juniper
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Myrrh
Neroli
Nutmeg
Orange
Patchouli
Peppermint
Pine, Scotch
Rose, Cabbage
Rose, Damask
Rosemary
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vetiver
Violet
Ylang Ylang
PAIN – LESSENS / RELIEVES
Basil (Sweet)
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Cajeput
Camphor
Caraway
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cedarwood (Virginian)
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Coriander
Eucalyptus
Fennel (Sweet)
Geranium
Ginger
Immortelle (Helichrysum)
Juniper
Lavender
Marjoram
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Niaouli
Nutmeg
Peppermint
Pine, Scotch
Rose, Cabbage
Rose, Damask
Rosemary
Rosewood
Sage, Spanish
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vetiver
Ylang Ylang
RESTFUL SLEEP
Basil (Sweet)
Benzoin
Bergamot
Cajeput
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cedarwood (Virginian)
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Clary Sage
Cypress
Fennel (Sweet)
Frankincense
Lavender
Lemon
Lemongrass
Linden Blossom
Marjoram
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Myrrh
Neroli
Nutmeg
Orange
Petitgrain
Sandalwood
Tea Tree (Black)
Vetiver
Violet
Ylang Ylang
SKIN – HEALING
Benzoin
Chamomile, German
Chamomile, Roman
Frankincense
Lavender
Myrrh
Patchouli
Petitgrain
Rose, Cabbage
Rose, Damask
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Tea Tree
Vetiver
TIGHT MUSCLES – LOOSENS/RELAXES
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Benzoin
Black Pepper
Carrot Seed
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cedarwood (Virginian)
Cinnamon Leaf
Cypress
Eucalyptus
Lavender
Marjoram
Nutmeg
Sage, Spanish
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vetiver
Ylang Ylang
- WARMING / HEATING
Bay (Sweet)
Bay (West Indian)
Benzoin
Black Pepper
Cajeput
Carrot Seed
Cinnamon Leaf
Clove Bud
Ginger
Marjoram
Nutmeg
Rosemary
Tea Tree (Lemon)
Tea Tree (Prickly Leaf)
Thyme
Credit: The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia – Carol Schiller & David Schiller
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