Essential Oil Benefits
Many essential oils have properties associated with them. Below is a small (but growing) list of oils with a few qualities listed and how they are typically used. These lists have been compiled from various sources. The list of conditions are generally accepted benefits or conditions that they can be used to assist with.
Research for Your Safety
I’d highly recommend doing your own research before using any oils. Some oils require special rates of dilution to be used topically or internally. Many oils are not safe for children or pregnant women.
Other oils are phototoxic and can damage the skin when used topically and then the area exposed to the sun. This list is only meant to provide a general idea of ways essential oils are used to improve health and well being.
As mentioned on my essential oils basic information page, not all oils are created equal. Some oils are not safe for use topically or internally. Be sure to research into the company you purchase your essential oils from so you can use them safely.
* Please Note: The statements about specific oils below have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Essential oil products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These are oils recommended in assisting with conditions listed in various essential oil references books.
The following icons will be used to indicate the ways you can use any specific oil listed.
Aromatically
Topically
Internally
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Bites, Bronchitis, Cramps, Cuts, Fatigue, Greasy Hair, Infertility, Migraines, Stings, Wounds
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Calming, Colic, Depression, Infection, PMS, Sedative, Stress
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
Coughs, Digestion, Headaches, Inflammation, Aches, Nausea, Repiratory
Cedarwood (Cedrus alantica)
Calming, Deodorant, Insect Repellent, Stress, Tension
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Calming, Deodorant, Insect Repellent, Stress, Tension
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Bacteria, Bites, Breathing, Diabetes, Fatigue Fungal Infections, Immune System, Infection, Libido, Mold, Pneumonia, Stings, Warming
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)
Insect Repellent
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Cholesterol, Cramps, Estrogen Balance, Fatigue, Hormonal Balance, Hot Flashes, Impotence, Infection, Infertility, Insomnia, Mood Swings, Stress, PMS, Postpartum Depression, Restlessness, Tension
Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Addictions, Antioxidant, Disinfectant, Fever, Funcal Infections, Hormonal Balance, Memory, Metabolism, Mold, Muscle Pain, Termites, Thyroid, Toothache, Viral Infections, Wounds
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Circulation, Flu, Greasy Hair, Fatigue, Hemorrhoids, Incontinence, Menopause, Pain, Skincare, Varicose Veins
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radia)
Anger, Asthma, Bronchitis, Congestion, Cooling, Coughs, Depression, Diabetes, Disinfectant, Fever, Flu, Frustration, Inflammation, Lice, Pain, Respiratory Viruses, Tension
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Bruises, Digestion, Parasites, Skincare, Wrinkles
Frankincense (Boswellia frereana/carteri/sacra)
Arthritis, Asthma, Balance, Breathing, Cancer, Confusion, Cough, Depression, Fatigue, Immune System, Inflammation, Memory, Moles, Postpartum Depression, Scarring, Warts, Wrinkles
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Bruises, Calming, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dry Hair, Grief, Insomnia, Libido, PMS, Skincare, Stress, Vertigo, Vulnerability, Wrinkles
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Diarrhea, Gas, Indigestion, Libido, Morning Sickness, Nausea
Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi)
Air Freshener, Anorexia, Appetite Suppressant, Cellulite, Hangovers, Lethargy, Obesity, Overeating, PMS, Stress, Withdrawal
Jasmine (Jasmineum officinale)
Anxiety, Apathy, Aphrodisiac, Depression, Pink Eye, Sensitive Skin, Shyness, Tension
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
Acne, Confusion, Emotional Distress, Exhaustion
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Allergies, Anxiety, Appetitle Loss, Bites, Blisters, Boils, Burns, Calming, Cancer, Chick Pox, Concentration, Cuts, Depression, Diaper Rash, Dry Hair, Dry Skin, Exhaustion, Fever, Gas, Hair Loss, Hyperactivity, Inflammation, Insomnia, Itching, Menopause, Mood Swings, Mosquito Repellent, Pain, Poison Ivy/Oak, Postpartum Depression, Rashes, Relaxation, Sedative, Sleep, Stress, Stretch Marks, Sunburn, Teething, Tension, Ticks, Withdrawal, Wounds, Wrinkles
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Anxiety, Bites, Blod Pressure, Colds, Concentration, Constipation, Depression, Disinfectant, Exhaustion, Fever, Flu, Greasy Hair, Hangovers, Heartburn, Overeating, Postpartum Depression, Puriffication, Relaxation, Restlessness, Skincare, Stress, Uplifting, Varicose Veins
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Cholesterol, Crhamps, Fleas, Purification, Springs, Thyroid Diseases, Varicose Veins, Wounds
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
Fever, Skincare
Orange (Citrus sinensis)
Anxiety, Depression, Fear, Insomnia, Menopause, Uplifting, Withdrawal
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Athlete’s Foot, Caluses, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel, Cholesterol, Fungal Infections, Gut Health, Immune System, Inflammation, Insect Repellent, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Aches, Pain, Pneumonia, Ringworm, Staph Infection, Viral Infections, Warts, Weight Loss, Whooping Cough
Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli)
Anxiety, Depression, Fever, Mosquito Repellent, Stress, Termite Repellant
Peppermint (Mentha piperata)
Alertness, Asthma, Congestion, Flu, Headaches, Heartburn, Hives, Hot Flashes, Itching, Memory, Motion Sickness, Nausea, Varicose Veins, Vomiting
Rose (Rosa damascena)
Anxiety, Aphrodisiac, Depression, Insecurity, Poison Ivy/Oak, Skincare
Rosemary (Rosmarius officinalis)
Addiction, Arthritis, Cancer, Cellulite, Constipation, Diabetes, Fatigue, Flu, Hair Loss, Headaches, Lice, Memory, Worms
Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Aphrodisiac, Back Pain, Cancer, Confusion, Dry Skin, Exhaustion, Fear, Moles, Rashes
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Acne, Allergies, Bactiral Infections, Boils, Cavities, Chicken Pox, Colds, Coughs, Earache, Flu, Fungal Infections, Hives, Immune System, Infection, Inflammation, Lice, Rashes, Sunburn, Viral Infections, Wounds