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Essential Oils and Which Conditions
They Are Good For
This section of the website explores a wide range of symptoms and the essential oils which can be used to relieve them. The information provided below comes from the book "At Home With Aromatherapy" by Faye Willmott
Essential oils are a complimentary remedy and should be used under consultation. The pictures of the bottle of oils link to the product which has all of the information and precautions.
Symptom (click to see) : Abscesses, Acid Reflux, Acne, Air Freshner, Allergies, Anger, Anxiety, Apathy, Appetite, Arthritis, Athletes Foot, Baldness, Bites, Blisters, Bloating, Body Odour, Boils, Breathing (Calming), Bruises, Burping (Excessive), Burns (inc Sunburn), Catarrh, Childbirth, Cough, Chicken Pox, Chilblains, Circulation, Cold/Flu Symptoms, Cold Sores and Herpes, Colic, Concentration, Confidence, Congestion, Conjunctivitis, Constipation, Corns, Cramping - Gastric, Cramping - Muscles, Cuts, Cystitis, Dandruff, Depression, Dermatitis, Detoxification, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Earache, Eczema, Energy, Fatigue, Flatulence, Fungal Skin Infection, Gout, Grazes, Grief, Gum Infection, Haemorrhoids, Hair Weakness, Hair Growth, Hangover, Hay Fever, Headache, Heartburn, Head Lice, Hives, Hot Flushes, Hyperactivity, Hypertension, Hysteria, Influenza, Insect Bite or Sting, Insomnia, Irritability, Itchy Skin, Joint Issues, Labour Pain, Laryngitis, Leucorrhoea, Libido, Liver Congestion, Measles, Meditation, Memory and Focus, Menopause, Menstruation Issues, Migraine, Mouth Ulcers, Muscle Issues, Nausea, Nervousness, Neuralgia, Nightmares, Oedema, Overfullness, Pain, Panic, Periods, Piles, PMT, Psoriasis, Restless Leg Syndrome, Rheumatism, Rosacea and Redness, Rash, Relaxation, Sadness, Scabies, Scars, Shingles, Shock, Sickness, Sinusitis, Skin Issues, Sores, Spots, Stings, Stretch Marks, Stomach Ache, Stage Fright, Stress, Sunburn, Sweating, Tendons, Throat Infection, Thrush/Candida, Tick Prevention, Tiredness, Tonsilitis, Toothache, Ulcers, Vaginal Discharge, Vein Issues, Vertigo, Verrucas, Warts, Water Retention, Whooping Cough, Wounds, Worry.
Allergies
Lavender (anti-inflammatory), Eucalyptus (decongestant), Juniperberry (detox)
Apathy
Basil (mental), Jasmine (physical), Peppermint (physical, mental),
Rosemary (physical,mental)
Arthritis
Chamomile (anti-inflammatory, soothing), Juniperberry (eliminates toxins), Lavender (pain relief, soothing), Ginger (warming)
Bites
Lavender
Blisters
Lavender
Breathing, calming
Frankincense
Bruises
Lavender
Burns (inc. sunburn)
Lavender
Catarrh
Eucalyptus
Cough
Eucalyptus (decongestant, antimicrobial), Peppermint (antispasmodic, decongestant), Thyme (antimicrobial), Linalool (antimicrobial)
Cold and Flu Symptoms
Oregano (max 1% dilution for skin use), Thyme, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus
Cold Sores and Herpes
Tea Tree, Melissa
Congestion
Oregano (infection), Thyme (infection), Juniperberry (allergies), Eucalyptus
Conjunctivitis
Lavender
Dandruff
Tea Tree (with one of the following:), Rosemary (dry scalp), Cedarwood (oily scalp), Cypress (oily scalp)
Fatigue
Peppermint (physical), Basil (mental), Rosemary (mental, physical), Citrus Oil (physical)
Flatulence
Peppermint
Gout
Juniperberry
Gum Infection
Myrrh
Haemorrhoids
Cypress
Hair - Weak and Breaking
Rosemary (dark hair), Roman Chamomile (light hair), Lavender
Hay Fever
Eucalyptus (congestion), Juniperberry (toxin elimination), Lavender (antihistamine), Roman Chamomile (anti-inflammatory)
Herpes and Cold Sores
Tea Tree, Melissa
Insect Bite and Sting
Lavender
Joint Issues
Painful Joints: Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram
Swollen Joints: Chamomile, Juniperberry
Stiff Joints: Ginger, Black Pepper
Inflamed Joints: Chamomile, Lemongrass, Rosemary
Sprains and Strains: Lavender, Marjoram
Meditation
Frankincense
Menstruation Issues
Heavy: Clary Sage, Marjoram, Cypress
Scanty: Myrrh
Irregular / Painful: Clary Sage, Marjoram
Periods
Heavy: Clary Sage, Marjoram, Cypress
Scanty: Myrrh
Irregular / Painful: Clary Sage, Marjoram
Piles
Cypress
Psoriasis
Chamomile, Lavender, Patchouli, Rose Geranium, Tea Tree (if signs of infection)
Restless Leg Syndrome
Lavender
Rheumatism
Painful Joints: Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram
Swollen Joints: Chamomile, Juniperberry
Stiff Joints: Ginger, Black Pepper
Inflamed Joints: Chamomile, Lemongrass, Rosemary
Sprains and Strains: Lavender, Marjoram
Skin
Mature: Frankincense, Rose
Oily / Congested: Bergamot, Geranium
Sensitive: Chamomile, Lavender
Dry: Jasmine, Neroli, Rose
Chapped / Cracked: Myrrh
Irritated / Inflamed / Red: Chamomile, Jasmine, Lavender
Wrinkles: Frankincense, Rose
Sores (superficial)
Lavender
Stings
Lavender
Stomach Ache
Peppermint
Sunburn
Lavender
Tendon Issues
Painful tendons: Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram
Swollen tendons: Chamomile, Juniperberry
Stiff tendons: Ginger, Black Pepper
Inflamed tendons: Chamomile, Lemongrass, Rosemary
Sprains and Strains: Lavender, Marjoram
Throat Infection
Tea Tree
Tiredness
Peppermint (physical), Basil (mental), Rosemary (mental, physical), Citrus Oil (physical)
Tonsilitis
Tea Tree
Vertigo
Lavender
Warts
Lemon
Acknowledgement
The information provided in this article are taken from the book "At Home with Aromatherapy" by Faye Willmott.
This title is available in our shop and on our website.