ADRENAL GLANDS:
ANTI-BACTERIAL/VIRAL:
ANTI-FUNGAL/PARASITIC
ANXIETY & ANGER:
APHRODISIAC:
ARTHRITIS:
BLADDER
BLOOD CIRCULATION:
High Blood Pressure:
Low Blood Pressure:
Blood Purifier:
BITES/STINGS
BREAST:
BONE STRUCTURE:
BURNS/CUTS:
COLDSORES:
COLIC:
COUGH:
DEPRESSION:
DIABETICS: (see Pancreas)
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM:
Stomach/Ulcer/Intestines/Gases:
Colon/Digestion:
EARACHES:
EATING DISORDERS:
EYES:
FEVER:
GALL BLADDER:
HAIRGROWTH/LOSS:
HEADACHE/MIGRAINE/PAIN:
HEADLICE/SCABIES:
HEART DISEASE: (see also Thymus)
IMMUNE SYSTEM:
INFLAMMATION/SWELLING:
KIDNEY:
LABOR AND DELIVERY:
LIVER:
LYMPH SYSTEM: (see also Spleen):
MALARIA/YELLOW FEVER:
MENOPAUSE/HORMONES:
MENSTRUATION:
MENTAL:
MUSCLES/RHUEMATISM/FIBROMYALGIA:
NAUSEA:
NERVOUS SYSTEM/STRESS:
OVARIES/TESTIES:
PAIN RELIEF:
PANCREAS:
PINEAL GLAND:
PITUITARY GLAND:
PREGNANCY/NURSING:
PROSTATE:
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
SKIN:
Psoriasis/Eczema:
Wrinkles/Firming:
Cellulite:
Stretch marks/Scars:
Moisture Balance:
SORE THROAT
SLEEP:
SPLEEN: (see also Lymph Sysytem)
TEETH:
THYMUS: (see also heart disease)
THYROID:
UTERUS:
WARTS:
WEIGHTLOSS:
- Basil (stimulates adrenal cortex)
- Clary Sage (calms and balances adrenals, especially good for women)
- Nutmeg (stimulates adrenals, raises energy)
- Rhododendron oil (tonic for adrenal glands)
- Rose Geranium (balances and calms adrenals)
ANTI-BACTERIAL/VIRAL:
- Bergamot (inhibit growth of germs, virus and fungi. They also effectively prohibit infections, such as those of skin. being an anti biotic, it fights infections from virus, bacteria and protozoa which cause fever, such as influenza, malaria and typhoid (typhus bacteria), and thus helps curing fever)
- Cinnamon (its anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties, it is effective on external as well as internal infections. It helps in destroying germs in the gall bladder and bacteria in staph infections)
- Citronella (kills bacteria and inhibit bacterial growth in the body)
- Lime (destructive to virus and bacteria)
- Marjoram (effective in curing infections from virus and ailments associated with them, such as common cold, influenza, mumps, measles and even pox. kills bacteria. It can protect you from food poisoning, typhoid, malaria, colic, bacterial infections in colon, digestive system, urinary tract and other parts of the excretory system and on skin)
- Myrrh (this does not let microbes grow or infect you. It can be used against any ailment resulting from microbial infection, such as fever, food poisoning, cough & cold, mumps, measles, pox and infections on wounds)
- Palmarosa (Virus remains dormant within its cyst and whenever it finds a host, the cyst opens up and the virus relives and starts multiplying. This oil inhibits the duplicating of virus and eliminates them. It is bactericidal in nature and inhibits bacterial growth by killing them)
- Rose ( behaves as a shield against any virus that comes. It is also a good bactericide.)
- Thyme (It kills bacteria as well as keeps them away. This is particularly beneficial in curing bacterial infections like B-Colitis, renal colic, bacterial infections in the genitals and urethra, intestines, respiratory system etc. as well as on wounds. It can be effectively used to keep away parasites on human body like mosquitoes, fleas, lice, bed-bugs, flies.)
- Ylang-Ylang (protects your wounds from infections from bacteria, virus and fungus and does not let it go septic. This way it helps it heal quicker too)
ANTI-FUNGAL/PARASITIC
- Anise (can kill worms in the intestines. This property can be particularly beneficial for the children.)
- Bergamot ( kills worms)
- Citronella (kills fungus and inhibits fungal growth, very good for ears, nose and throat region. Insect repellant))
- Coriander (inhibits growth of fungus and helps cure fungal infetions)
- Fennel (an effective worm destroyer. It kills the worms and their spores in the intestines and excretory tracts. Good for children suffering from worms)
- Galbanum (very effective in keeping away parasites on human and pets, such as louse, fleas, lice, bed-bugs, mosquitoes and others)
- Oregano (when ingested, gets you rid of intestinal worms. Externally, it keeps away lice, bed bugs, mosquitoes, fleas etc)
- Tarragon (the toxicity of this oil kills the worms in the body. These include the round worms and tape worms found in the intestines, hook worms which can abode any part of the body and even maggots on the wounds. It is okay till it is used externally, but care should be taken when taking it orally because it is toxic)
- Thyme (kills worms. You can try it on the intestinal worms (round worms and tape worms), maggots in sores and even hook worm (which does not go easily. It can be effectively used to keep away parasites on human body like mosquitoes, fleas, lice, bed-bugs, flies etc.)
ANXIETY & ANGER:
- Angelica Oil (calms you down and relaxes you)
- Bergamot (soothe nerves and reduce nervous tension, anxiety, stress etc. and hence help cure ailments associated with stress such as sleeplessness, high blood pressure etc)
- Dill (it is useful to get rid of anxiety and tension. Making a person fell relaxed and satisfied)
- Ginger (reduces stress, has calming effect)
- Lavandin Oil (relieves anxiety)
- Marjoram (induces a calming, relaxing and sedating effect on the mind and the body. It relieves nervous stress and anxiety. It gives a happy feeling in cases of anger or sadness)
- Orange ( gives relief from anxiety, anger and depression. Great sedative to let you relax)
- Palma Rosa (calming effect)
- Petit Grain (helps overcome depression and other problems such as anxiety, stress, anger, fear etc. It uplifts mood and induce positive thinking)
- Pine (removes anxiety and nervous tension, and is useful for people suffering from loss of concentration and loss of memory.)
- Ylang-Ylang (sedates or calms nervous afflictions, stress, anger and anxiety and induces a relaxing feeling)
APHRODISIAC:
- Cardamom (has arousing affects. Helps cure sexual weakness, impotence, loss of libido, erectile dysfunctions, ect)
- Clary Sage( very effective in treating frigidity, psychological problems resulting in loss of libido or even impotency it brings back libido equally with men and women)
- Cinnamon oil (is believed to arouse sexual desire)
- Clove (is aphrodisiac in nature and hence serves as an excellent stress reliever)
- Coriander (can make your married life heaven. Stimulates certain hormones that brings you to the mischievous mood)
- Orange (can help cure frigidity, erectile problems, impotence, loss of interest in sex, ect)
- Marjoram (its just the opposite of being an aphrodisiac. This helps suppress or control the sexual desires. This property is beneficial for those who are suffering from abnormal and extreme sexual urges)
- Vetiver (enhances libido and gives arousals. Since sex has more to do with the psychology (brain) than the physiology, remedy for most of the sexual disorders like frigidity, lack of libido, impotence etc. lays in the brain. Certain components of this oil stimulate those portions of brain and the problems are over)
- Ylang-ylang ( can be very beneficial for those people who are losing interest in sex due to tremendous work load, professional stress, worries and effects of pollution. The loss of libido or frigidity, activates the “cupid” in couples )
ARTHRITIS:
- Black Pepper (giving immediate relief in rheumatism and arthritis, particularly in winters when the symptoms aggravate. It is also effective in removing toxins like uric acid from the blood, thereby benefiting people suffering from chronic rheumatism and arthritis, gout etc.)
- Cedar Wood (can help cure a number of ailments including arthritis and gout)
- Chamomile (stimulate circulation and detoxify the blood of toxins like uric acid, thereby helping cure ailments like
- Cinnamon (relieves pain and stiffness of muscle and joints, good for arthritis)
- Galbanum (helps cure arthritis and rheumatism by improving blood circulation in the body, particularly in the joints)
- Lemongrass and Marjoram(same proportion drops. place in st. johns wort carrier oil)
- Marjoram (gives relief in arthritis and rheumatism)
- Pine (is analgesic and hence it is a good remedy for people suffering from joint pain, arthritis, and rheumatism)
- Yarrow (improves circulation and thereby prevents accumulation of uric acid in the joints and muscles, thus helping cure rheumatism and arthritis)
BLADDER
- Angelica Oil (increases frequency and quantity of urination which helps remove excess water, salts, fat (urine contains fats up to 4% of the total urine) and toxins like uric acid)
- Bergamot (cures infection)
- Cedar Wood (can help cure urinary tract infections and accumulation of toxins in the blood. Being a diuretic, it increases frequency of urination which serves as a medium for removal of fat, excess water and toxins like uric acid from the body)
- Cypress oil (in a Sitz bath to treat bladder control problems or a weak bladder, also good in treating urinary infection)
- Hyssop (increases frequency of urination and quantity of urine)
- Juniper (helps cure urinary tract infections, enhances the body's efforts to maintain proper fluid balance)
- Marjoram (urination and quantity of urine, thus helping not only removal of excess water, sodium, uric acid, bile salts and other toxic elements from the body, lower blood pressure, clean kidneys and reduce fat)
- Palma Rosa (anti-septic, kills bacteria protects against septic)
- Pine (natural remedy for various infections including Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) due to its antibacterial properties)
BLOOD CIRCULATION:
High Blood Pressure:
- Angelica Oil (purifies blood with great efficiency, lowers blood pressure and fat)
- Cardamom (helps lower blood pressure)
- Cedar wood (can help cure a number of ailments including obesity, hypertension or high blood pressure and accumulation of toxins in the blood)
- Clary Sage (reduces blood pressure)
- Fennel oil (purifies, lowers blood pressure)
- Ginger (lowers blood pressure)
- Lavender (lowers blood pressure, increase circulation)
- Marjoram (opens up blood vessels; smokers, drug use, and insulin, lowers blood pressure. can be bless for those who run the risk of heart attack or brain hemorrhage due to hypertension. This widens and relaxes the blood vessels, eases flow of blood through it and reduces blood pressure)
- Rosemary (increase blood flow, good for cold feet)
- Ylang-Ylang (lowers blood pressure)
Low Blood Pressure:
- Basil (improves circulation and helps in increasing the metabolism and blood pressure)
- Black Pepper (raises blood pressure)
- Cypress (raises blood pressure, sometimes just by sniffing it)
- Dill (lowers blood pressure)
- Peppermint Oil (improves blood circulation, therefore raises blood pressure)
- Rosemary(raises blood pressure)
- Thyme (helps formation of white blood cells. This oil can normalize their blood pressure by raising it)
- Yarrow (can efficiently bring down and even stop hemorrhage due to its haemostatic properties. Builds up your blood. Helps blood cells and builds bone marrow. Also cleanses the blood)
Blood Purifier:
- Cinnamon oil (blood thinning compound, reduce heart attack, ensures oxygen supply to blood, blood purification)
- Clove (helps in purifying the blood, increases your body metabolism by increasing blood circulation and reducing body temperature)
- Fennel (iron and histidine, an amino acid are helpful in treatment of anemia, which is found in fennel)
- Galbanum (promotes and stimulates circulation of blood and lymph in the body. Removes toxins from the blood)
- Juniper Oil (cleans blood of toxins and thus acts as a detoxifier or blood purifies it removes the regular toxins like uric acid, heavy metals)
- Rose (helping in the removal and neutralization of toxins from blood. Speeds up clotting and coagulation of blood and stops bleeding)
- Tarragon (improves circulation of blood and phlegm and helps in the proper distribution of nutrients, oxygen, hormones and enzymes throughout the body as well as does not let toxins accumulate at particular places, such as joints)
BITES/STINGS
- Basil (relieves itching from bites and stings even snakes)
- Cinnamon oil (mosquito repellant)
- Eucalyptus (effective on insect bites and stings)
- Fennel Oil
- Lavendar (relieves pain and inflammation from bite, but also pulls out toxins. GREAT for bee stings.)
BREAST:
- Carrot oil, cypress oil, fennel oil, lemongrass oil, spearmint oil are some of the essential oils (which can also help or be used for firmness of the saggy breast. Do not use more than 2 drops every time you massage the breast as they are very strong and can give you burning sensation. It would be best to use them along with evening primrose)
- Dill (increases formation of of milk in the breasts. Babies who are on their mother's milk will benefit from this oil)
- Jasmine Oil (helps protect from breast tumors or breast cancer.)
- Rosemary (It is suggested that rosemary essential oil should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding or nursing women. Research is also being carried out to study its potential in treating various types of caners including. breast cancer)
BONE STRUCTURE:
- Black Pepper (there is vitamin-A (Beta Carotene) in it, which is very beneficial for ocular health as well as is a very good anti oxidant. It has vitamin-K which is essential for maintaining proper circulatory and metabolic functions, muscles, bones etc. Then it has calcium, potassium and selenium. While calcium is good for bones and potassium for regulating blood pressure, selenium is essentially required for proper formation of bones, nails, hair, follicles and teeth and for proper functioning of brain)
- Chamomile (rebuilds bone structure)
- Helichrysum (heals broken bones)
- Vetiver (rebuilds bone structure)
- Yarrow (heals broken bones)
BURNS/CUTS:
- Eucalyptus (used for healing wounds, ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions and sores)
- Orange (is septic and tetanus as it inhibits microbial growth and disinfects the wounds, even from an iron object)
- Lavender (reduces pain from burn and leaves no scar. Speeds up healing)
COLDSORES:
- Basil (alleviate pain and discomfort)
- Bergamot (helps to get rid of cold sores, but also helps with pain from cold sores)
- Lavendar (dries and heals the wound fast without scaring)
COLIC:
- Anise (can be used to treat colic)
- Basil (provides immediate relief from gas in the stomach and intestines)
- Cardamom (cures colic)
- Chamomile (soothe fearful, anxiety, sooth upset stomach, relaxes after nightmares)
- Dill (helps to ease and cure colic)
- Fennel Oil (anti flatulent for the baby as it soothes by expelling gases from the stomach)
- Ginger (one of the best remedies for colic)
- Lavendar (it stimulates the production of gastric juices and bile, thus aids in treating indigestion, and colic)
COUGH:
- Anise (loosens cough or phlegm deposited in the lungs and respiratory tracts and gives relief from cough)
- Basil (used in case of whooping cough)
- Cardamom (helps with whooping cough and asthma. Helps clear toughened cough and gives relief in cold)
- Cedar Wood (if you are suffering from cough and cold and related congestion, you can try Cedar Wood Oil. This is an expectorant and efficiently removes cough and phlegm from the respiratory tracts and lungs. It helps having a good sleep when suffering from cough and cold)
- Marjoram (proves effective in giving relief from deposition of cough and phlegm and congestion of nasal tract, larynx, pharynx, bronchi and lungs due to cold and viral infection)
- Thyme (This is capable of curing infections in the chest (lungs, bronchi, larynx and pharynx) and stopping coughs. It helps cure infections causing cough and cold and opens congestion, thereby giving relief from cough and cold.)
DEPRESSION:
- Angelica Oil (uplifts you and keeps you grounded, puts your head in alignment with your heart, rub oil from nose (signal of heart) to your forehead)
- Chamomile (it is a great aid for ‘the blues’, grumpiness, fractiousness, over-stimulation and depression)
- Citronella (fights depression and gives relief from negative thoughts. Induces a fresh, happy feeling and hope)
- Clary sage (very helpful to drive away those who are suffering due to failure in career or love, insecurity, loneliness, stagnation)
- Lavandin Oil (boosts self esteem, confidence, hope and mental strength and efficiently fights depression. This can be very helpful to drive away depression for those who are suffering from depression due to failure in career or love, insecurity, loneliness, stagnation, someone’s death or any other reason. This also relieves anxiety. Being an anti depressant, it can be systematically administered to patients of acute depression who are undergoing rehabilitation)
- Lime (prevent and alleviates depression)
- Nutmeg (remedy for anxiety as well as depression)
- Orange (the smell reminds you of the happy moments and brings happy thoughts to mind. This gives a happy, relaxed feeling and works as a mood lifter.)
- Petit Grain (helps overcome depression and other problems such as anxiety, stress, anger, fear etc. It uplifts mood and induce positive thinking)
- Rose ( invokes positive thoughts, spiritualism and feelings of joy, happiness and hope. Boosts self-esteem, confidence, hope and mental strength and efficiently fights depression.)
- Rosemary (uplifts your spirits)
- Ylang-Ylang (It fights depression and relaxes body and soul, thereby driving away anxiety, sadness etc. It also has an uplifting effect on mood and induces and feeling of joy and hope)
DIABETICS: (see Pancreas)
- Bergamot oil (aiding digestion, proper absorption of nutrients, assimilation and decomposition of sugar and the resultant lowering of blood sugar level)
- Cinnamon oil (taken orally control and lowers blood sugar, very helpful for type 2)
- Clove (helps in controlling the blood sugar levels and hence is useful to diabetics)
- Eucalyptus (taken orally controls blood sugar levels)
- Ginger (strengthens the pancreas, thereby helping with diabetes)
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM:
Stomach/Ulcer/Intestines/Gases:
- Angelica Oil (It maintains stomach in a good shape by maintaining proper balance of acids and bile in it and by protecting it from infections. It also helps heal any sort of wound or ulcer in the stomach)
- Cardamom (maintains proper secretion of gastric juices,acids and bile in the stomach and protects it from infections)
- Carrot Seed (taken internally, it effectively helps cure infections of throat, mouth, colon, stomach, intestines and urinary system. It will just remove the gases from the intestines)
- Dill (keeps stomach healthy by regulating digestive juices. Keeps it safe from infections and also help to heal ulcers)
- Eucalyptus Oil (is a vermifuge and hence is used to remove germs in the intestine)
- Nutmeg (good for digestion and helps in removing stomach aches and removing gas from stomach and intestine)
- Orange ( removes gases from the intestines. It relaxes the abdominal and anal muscles to let gas escape. Doesn't let gases form. This oil is very good for those who are suffering from chronic gas trouble)
- Rose (it soothes stomach, sedates inflammation, and protects from infections. Protects it from ulcers.)
- Thyme (being a carminative and an anti spasmodic, forces removal of the gases through a downward movement (the upward movement is very dangerous) and does not let them build up again.)
Colon/Digestion:
- Anise (promotes removal of gases and being a digestive, it does not let it form too, as indigestion is the cause to gas. It is used to promote digestion. taken in low dosages, helps clear motions and cures constipation and resultant flatulence and indigestion etc)
- Bergamot (it activates and increases secretions of the digestive acids, enzymes and bile and facilitates digestion. It also synchronizes or regulates the peristaltic motion of the intestines)
- Black Pepper (it stimulates the whole digestive system, right from the salivary glands in the mouth to the large intestine, promoting secretion of digestive juices like acids and bile into the ingested food, thereby facilitating digestion)
- Cardamom (it stimulates peristaltic motion)
- Cinnamon oil (reduces risk of colon cancer)
- Ginger (increases appetite and takes away pain, flatulence, treats food poisoning)
- Marjoram (promotes digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive juices like gastric juices, acids and bile in the stomach. Its aroma also stimulates the salivary glands and thus aids in the primary digestion of the food in the mouth. Lastly, it stimulates the peristaltic movement of the intestines and helps the ingested food to advance through them, thereby facilitating digestion again)
- Palmarosa (it inhibits the bacterial growth in the genitor-urinary tracts and gives effective protection against septic. secretion of digestive juices into the stomach is aggravated by this oil, thereby promoting digestion. It also aids absorption of the nutrients from the food)
- Peppermint Oil (research has proved that peppermint oil in the combination of caraway oil can be used for treating heart burn, aids in digestion, removes gas, and upset stomach. Aides in the easing of Irritable Bowel syndrome)
- Rose (influences the intestinal and anal muscles to help clear bowels)
EARACHES:
- Clove (A mixture of warm clove oil and sesame oil is a good remedy for earaches)
- Garlic (A mixture of warm garlic oil and st. johns wort is a good remedy for earaches. You may also use a clove of garlic with st. johns (warmed) and place in ear)
- Lavendar (helps soothe and kill bacteria, with a mixture of warm st. johns oil)
EATING DISORDERS:
- Angelica Oil (provides effective treatment for anorexia and anemia)
- Bergamot (regulates your appetite)
- Grapefruit: (If you think you need to eat more to put on some muscles but lack that appetite, this oil could lend you a helping hand. But that does not mean that you need to take it just before the dinner. A regular dose can increase your appetite methodically)
- Nutmeg (It also encourages appetite. Care should be taken to consume nutmeg oil internally in lower doses.)
- Patchouli (suppresses appetite, thru smell or aromatherapy, works the best)
- Peppermint (good tonic for those who have a low appetite)
EYES:
- Basil (it acts to heal, soothe or strengthen the eyes. acts as remedy diseases of the eye, relieves bloodshot eyes)
- Black Pepper (delays adverse affects of aging such as vision loss)
- Clary Sage (clears and protects eyes, see well. It also delays cataract formation. )
- Clove (very effective home remedy for treating sty. Sty is an inflammation on the eyelash and is a very irritating condition)
- Fennel (using fennel in food helps protect eyes from inflammation,disorders related to aging and macular degeneration)
- Vetiver (strengthens your eyes)
FEVER:
- Bergamot: (reduces fever and lowers body temperature)
- Cinnamon (reduces fever caused by virus)
- Citronella (fights fever and reduces body temperature)
- Eucalyptus Oil (used for treating fever and reducing the body temperature. Therefore it is also called fever oil)
- PalmaRosa (whether the fever is due to viral infection or due to bacteria, this oil can help you cool it down)
- Peppermint (reduces fever caused by bacteria)
- Rose (may clam down a high fever by sedating the inflammation caused by fever)
GALL BLADDER:
- Cinnamon oil (destroys germs in the gall bladder)
- Pine (effective in reducing the inflammation of gall bladder and incidence of gallstones)
- Rose (promotes flow of bile from the gall bladder and helps regulate the acid level in the stomach)
- Rosemary (detox, riding of gall stones)
HAIRGROWTH/LOSS:
- Basil (stimulates hair growth and blood circulation to the hair. Massage into scalp in a little jojoba oil)
- Fennel (strengthens and prevents hair from falling out)
- Myrrh (affirms grip of scalp on hair roots, thereby preventing hair fall)
- Peppermint (stimulates blood circulation to hair and keeps pores open)
- Rosemary (stimulates follicles and reduces hair loss and graying, nourishes scalp and removes dandruff)
HEADACHE/MIGRAINE/PAIN:
- Basil (provides relief from pain. Hence it is used in arthritis, wounds, injuries, burns, bruises, scars, sports injuries, sprains, headaches, etc)
- Bergamot (reduces the feeling of pain in the body. It stimulates secretion of certain hormones which lessen sensitivity of nerves to pain. Thus it is very helpful in case of headache, sprains etc. all those symptoms which require heavy dosage of analgesic pills)
- Cinnamon (helps in removing headache that is caused by cold)
- Clove (when mixed with salt and applied on the forehead, gives a cooling affect and helps in getting relief from headache)
- Marjoram (cures headache)
- Peppermint oil (applying peppermint oil in diluted form on the forehead is known to remove headache.)
- Rosemary (relieves pain)
HEADLICE/SCABIES:
- Cinnamon oil (kills. have to dilute the oil with carrier oil and rub into scalp or affected area)
- Galbanum (If added in bathing water or shampoo, it can get you rid of the problem of lice in hair)
- Peppermint Oil (removes dandruff and lice.)
- Rosemary & Tea Tree Oil
HEART DISEASE: (see also Thymus)
- Angelica (helps you over come, go from one stage to the next, not give up)
- Black Pepper (emergency energy, eases pain)
- Cinnamon oil (calcium and fiber present in cinnamon provides protection against heart diseases. A little cinnamon in the food helps those suffering from coronary artery disease and high blood pressure)
- Ginger (reduces cholesterol and lowers blood levels, reduces clotting)
- Grapefruit: (reduces blood pressure and keeps our heart healthy)
- Hyssop (normalizes blood pressure (don’t use with epilepsy or pregnancy)
- Lavender (strengthens)
- Lemon Verbena (regulates the heartbeat, slows heart fluttering, strengthens and calms the heart)
- Marjoram: (can be blessing for those who run the risk of heart attack or brain hemorrhage due to hypertension. This widens and relaxes the blood vessels, eases flow of blood through it and reduces blood pressure)
- Nutmeg (stimulates the cardiovascular system and therefore is a good tonic for the heart)
- Rose (calms nerves and thymus, calms feelings and takes care of the heart)
- Thyme (very beneficial for the heart. It keeps its valves functioning properly; being an anti spasmodic, it relaxes the arteries and veins and thereby reduces blood pressure as well as the stress on heart; strengthens cardiac muscles and tones up the heart, being a tonic)
IMMUNE SYSTEM:
- Angelica Oil (strengthens immune system, good for auto-immune disease)
- Clove (boosts the immune system. Its properties and ability to purify blood increases your resistance to diseases)
- Fennel Oil (tt tones all the systems functioning in the body)
- Grapefruit (boosts our immune system and fights free radicals)
- Orange (gives strength and boosts immunity)
- Palma Rosa (it promotes growth of the defensive cells of the body, therefore strengthens the immune system)
- Thyme (Tones up the heart, muscles, skin circulatory, digestive, and nervous system. Therefore boosts immunity)
INFLAMMATION/SWELLING:
- Cinnamon (is also anti inflammatory. It helps in removing the pain and stiffness of muscles and joints)
- Citronella ( it sedates inflammation. Particularly to the liver, stomach, intestines and digestive system parts)
- Eucalyptus (is analgesic and anti inflammatory in nature. Therefore it is often recommended to patients suffering from rheumatism, lumbago, sprained ligaments and tendons, stiff muscles, aches, fibrosis and even nerve pain. The oil is massage in circular motion on affected areas)
- Ginger (anti-inflammation)
- Lemongrass (reduces swelling and inflammation)
- Nutmeg (anti-inflammatory and pain reliever)
- Orange (gives quick and effective relief from inflammations, internal or external)
- Petit Grain (sedates inflammation)
- Vetiver (good in giving relief from inflammations in circulatory system and nervous system. It is found to be an appropriate treatment for inflammations caused by sun stroke, dehydration)
KIDNEY:
- Angelica Oil: (increases frequency and quantity of urination which helps remove excess water, salts, fat (urine contains fats up to 4% of the total urine) and toxins like uric acid. Good for chronic renal failure)
- Cardamom (promotes urination, remove toxins and clean calcium and urea deposits in kidneys) Carrot seed (It removes accumulation of toxins like uric acid from the blood, tissues, muscles and joints, thereby helping cure edema, arthritis, gout, rheumatism etc. It reduces blood pressure and cleans the kidneys. It is also helpful in clearing renal calculi)
- Citronella (reduces chances of renal calculi, rheumatism and arthritis. Disposes waste and toxins from the body)
- Fennel oil (cleanse kidneys, reduces fat, great for renal colic)
- Geranium (good for stones)
- Ginger(dissolves kidney stones)
- Grapefruit (cleans kidneys of calcareous and uric deposits. It protects them against renal calculi and infections)
- Juniper (helps in the removal of toxins like uric acid from the body. It fights ailments like rheumatism, arthritis, gout, renal calculi etc. it promotes urination Thus, it is very beneficial for those who are suffering from accumulation of water in the body, swelling etc. due to chronic renal failure etc)
- Marjoram (urination and quantity of urine, thus helping not only removal of excess water, sodium, uric acid, bile salts and other toxic elements from the body, but also lower blood pressure, clean kidneys and reduce fat)
- Nutmeg (recommended for treating kidney infections and kidney diseases. It also helps in dissolving kidney stones)
- Orange (promotes urination to rid of toxins like uric acid, excess salts, pollutants and excess water)
- Rosemary (kidney stones)
- Thyme (suffering from accumulation of water in the body due to chronic renal failure or other reasons or from growing concentration of toxins and sodium salts in the blood)
LABOR AND DELIVERY:
- Clary Sage (It also eases labor and reduces labor pain, massage twice each day, firmly but gently with circular clockwise strokes for 5-10 minutes. Then add a few drops to a warm bath each night. This will help induce labor)
- Jasmine (facilitates and eases birth and reduces labor pain. This feature can be very beneficial in today’s scenario when a normal delivery is a rare sight and most of the cases are resolved through Caesarian method.
LIVER:
- Angelica Oil (gives a good protection to liver and makes it function well by stimulating secretions from the liver. It protects liver from infections and helps heal wounds in it)
- Calendula: (detox liver, helps with jaundice)
- Carrot Seed (can neutralize excess bile secreted from liver and can help cure infection of liver in cases of jaundice)
- Cypress (is good for liver and it ensures good health of liver by maintaining proper discharge of bile from it. It also protects liver from infections)
- Dill (helps with deficiencies in the liver)
- Grapefruit (liver tonic, it tones up liver, improves its secretions and strengthens it)
- Helichrysum (helps a tired and sluggish liver. It stimulates the liver production)
- Mandarin (is good for the liver as it helps maintain proper discharge of bile from it and protects it from infections. It also strengthens liver)
- Nutmeg (ability to treat liver diseases. It's capable of removing toxins from the liver, thereby making it a good liver tonic)
- Rhododendron oil (a tonic for the liver)
- Rose (keeps liver strong, functioning properly and protected from infections)
- Rosemary (detox)
LYMPH SYSTEM: (see also Spleen):
- Grapefruit (ensures a good health of lymphatic system and boosts it up. Thereby freeing the body from toxins and fighting problems like cellulite, blood urea, rheumatism, arthritis, gout and renal calculi)
- Helichrysum aka Immortelle (cleanses and drains the lymph system)
- Lavender (strengthens the lymph by strengthening the spleen)
- Lemongrass (reduces swelling in lymph and helps drain; good for swellings after accidents, like sprains and inflammation)
- Mandarin (improves circulation of lymph, particularly below the skin which keeps the skin rejuvenated and looking young and vibrant)
- Orange (gets rid of toxins)
- Peppermint (stimulates and drains the lymph’s)
- Ravensara (treat improper blood and lymph circulation)
MALARIA/YELLOW FEVER:
- Ginger (effective against it)
MENOPAUSE/HORMONES:
- Bergamot (stimulate hormone secretion and thus help maintaining proper rates of metabolism)
- Cypress (helps balance the female hormone system. It can help female problems with menstruation, menopause or ovarian cysts and cramps. Combined with clary sage, it can significantly reduce hot flashes during menopause)
- Fennel Oil (delays menopause)
- Marjoram (helps prevent untimely menopause)
- Orange (promotes excretion from all glands, exocrine and endocrine. Thus promoting menstruation.)
- Rose (can push away the time of menopause)
- Thyme (stimulating production of certain hormones like estrogen. pushes away menopause too, thereby keeping women healthy, happy and fertile)
MENSTRUATION:
- Basil (encourages menstrual flow. Aids in painful periods)
- Cedar Wood (it stimulates and brings about menstruation's as well as makes them regular. The pain and side effects such as nausea, fatigue etc. associated with menstruation's are also relieved)
- Cinnamon oil (delays menstruation)
- Clary Sage (t opens up obstructed menses, makes them regular and eases pain)
- Fennel Oil (regulates cycle, reduces pain, heavy bleeding)
- Ginger (treats irregular, painful and discharge)
- Marjoram (not only it helps clear menses and makes them regular, to quite an extent it gives relief from the other symptoms associated with periods, such as headache, pain in the abdominal area, dizziness etc)
- Nutmeg (regulates menstruation and helps with cramps associated with it)
- Rose (stimulates hormone secretions which trigger off menstruation's. Eases pain and suffering from PMS)
MENTAL:
- Basil (it increases blood flow to the brain and clears headaches, migraines, indecision, mental weakness, fogginess, and any mental fatigue. Mental alertness and clarity)
- Black Pepper (delays adverse affects of aging such as memory loss)
- Cinnamon oil (boost brain activity for memory loss)
- Clove (improves memory)
- Hyssop (gives mental clarity)
- Nutmeg (removes mental exhaustion and stress. also enhances concentration and increases your overall efficiency at study and work.)
- PalmaRosa (fights depression, fatigue, anxiety, anger and nervousness and has an uplifting effect on the mind with aromatherapy)
- Rhododendron Oil (quiets mental activity)
- Rose (tonic for the nerves. It gives strength to bear shocks and protects them from disorders resulting from age, injuries, ect.)
- Rosemary (brain and nerve tonic, great for studying. Stimulates mental activity, helps with memory. Builds structure in brain gets rid of scattered brain feeling)
MUSCLES/RHUEMATISM/FIBROMYALGIA:
- Anise (give relief from rheumatic and arthritic pains by stimulating blood circulation and also by reducing sensation of pain in the affected areas)
- Basil (stimulates and uplifts overworked muscles. Clears the acid in the muscle to release into the eliminatory system. Allows relaxation without exhaustion)
- Cedar Wood (tones up muscles can help cure a number of ailments including rheumatism and arthritis)
- Chamomile (stimulate circulation and detoxify the blood of toxins like uric acid, thereby helping cure ailments like Rheumatism)
- Cinnamon (It helps in removing the stiffness of muscles. It relieves pain and stiffness of muscle and joints)
- Eucalyptus (During muscle and joint pains, massaging eucalyptus oil on the skin surface helps in getting relief from the pain. The volatile eucalyptus oil is analgesic and anti inflammatory in nature. Therefore it is often recommended to patients suffering from rheumatism, lumbago, sprained ligaments and tendons, stiff muscles, aches, fibrosis and even nerve pain. The oil is massage in circular motion on affected areas)
- Hyssop (can prevent muscles and skin from shagging down)
- Nutmeg (anti-inflammatory and therefore massaging the part that is in pain with nutmeg oil is an effective treatment for arthritis, rheumatism, lumbago, etc)
- Palmarosa (when used in aromatherapy, it relaxes the muscles and nerves)
- Petit Grain (being anti spasmodic in nature, induces relaxation in the tissues, muscles, nerves and blood vessels thereby helping cure spasm)
- Rosemary (relieves pain especially rheumatism, massage that part. Vapor baths very effective for rheumatism)
- Thyme (there are two main reasons behind rheumatism, arthritis and gout. The first is improper or obstructed circulation and the second one is growing concentration of toxins like uric acid in the blood stream. It stimulates or activates circulation. Both ways, it helps cure rheumatism)
- Yarrow (can help as it has a relaxing effect on muscles, nerves, intestines and respiratory tracts.)
NAUSEA:
- Basil (anti-vomiting agent, motion sickness)
- Ginger root (effective against nausea, motion sickness and vomiting. Usage of ginger may result in reduction in pregnancy related vomiting as well in women)
- Petit Grain (ends nausea and tendency to vomit, being an anti emetic)
NERVOUS SYSTEM/STRESS:
- Angelica Oil (strengthening nerves. relaxant and a stimulant at the same time, sedates the nerves afflictions and relaxes them in cases of shock, hyper-reactivity as well as stimulates them to make us more active and alert)
- Basil (has a refreshing effect and hence it is used for treating nervous tension, mental fatigue, melancholy, migraines and depression. Due to this calming nature, it's regular use gives mental strength and clarity)
- Bergamot (soothe nerves and reduce nervous tension, anxiety, stress etc. and hence help cure ailments associated with stress such as sleeplessness, high blood pressure etc)
- Chamomile (it is a great aid for ‘the blues’, grumpiness, fractiousness, over-stimulation and depression. Impatience, fearful nervousness and anxiety are also greatly reduced, along with tension and stress. Burn in an aroma lamp for night fears, over-active minds, restlessness and insomnia)
- Clary Sage (brings peace, helps with epilepsy)
- Clove (has a stimulating effect on the mind and removes mental exhaustion and fatigue. If taken internally, in appropriate amounts, it refreshes the mind. It is useful for treating mental problems such as loss of memory, depression and anxiety)
- Eucalyptus Oil (is stimulating, removes exhaustion and mental sluggishness and rejuvenates the spirits of the sick. It is also effective in treating stress and mental disorders)
- Lavandin Oil (acts as a tonic for the nerves and the nervous system. It helps cure many nervous disorders such as shaking hands or limbs, nervousness, vertigo, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and convulsions, sluggishness, lack of reflexes etc. It strengthens nerves and activates them. )
- Marjoram ( induces a calming, relaxing and sedating effect on the mind and the body. It strengthens the nervous system, tones it up, keeps you active and protects you from nervous disorders)
- Pine (removes anxiety and nervous tension, and is useful for people suffering from loss of concentration and loss of memory)
- Peppermint Oil (able to provide relief from stress, depression and mental exhaustion due to its refreshing nature. It is also effective against anxiety and restlessness)
- Petit Grain (has soothing and relaxing effects on nerves and protects them from the adverse effects of shock, anger, anxiety, fear etc. It is equally efficient in calming nervous afflictions, convulsions and epileptic and hysteric attacks. Finally, it strengthens nerves)
- Vetiver (psychologically grounding, calming, and stabilizing. One of the oils that is highest in sesquiterpenes, for improving children's behavior, such as ADD or ADHD. Vetiver may help when coping with stress and to recover from emotional trauma and shock)
- Yarrow (supports energy to see intuition)
- Ylang Ylang (strengthens the nervous system and restores it from damages. It reduces stress on nerves and protects them)
OVARIES/TESTIES:
- Angelica (helps infertility, regulates menstruation, helps estrogen production)
- Lavendar (stimulates ovaries)
- Marjoram (stimulates menstruation)
PAIN RELIEF:
- Basil (provides relief from pain. Hence it is used in arthritis, wounds, injuries, burns, bruises, scars, sports injuries, sprains, headaches, etc)
- Bergamot (reduces the feeling of pain in the body. Actually it stimulates secretion of certain hormones which lessen sensitivity of nerves to pain. Thus it is very helpful in case of headache, sprains, all those symptoms which require heavy dosage of analgesic pills)
- Cinnamon (relieves pain and stiffness of muscle and joints)
- Coriander (contains terpineol and terpinolene, an agent that reduces pain. Toothache, headache, muscles and joints)
- Ginger (reduces pain)
- Marjoram: (Reduces pain, clears spasm & cures cramps)
- Nutmeg (is very useful for treating muscular and joint pain and sores as it is an excellent sedative. It reduces the swelling of joints. Often, overexertion leads to body or muscle ache. In such cases nutmeg oil can be very useful to remove the pain.)
- Peppermint (can be used externally for providing relief from pain. It is believed that the presence of calcium antagonism in peppermint oil aids in removing pain. It is cooling in nature and therefore helps reduce fever)
PANCREAS:
- Cinnamon (has the ability to control blood sugar)
- Coriander aka Cilantro (Studies at Cairo University show that coriander lowers glucose and insulin levels and that it supports pancreatic function. It also strengthens the pancreas)
- Cypress (strengthens the pancreas)
- Dill Oil (is known as an insulin/blood sugar regulator. It has been researched at Cairo University for its ability to lower glucose and insulin levels and support pancreatic function. Diabetics have used it with great success in combination with fennel and coriander)
- Eucalyptus (when taken internally controls blood sugar. Strengthens the pancreas, fights infection, strengthens the tonsils which protect the thymus)
- Helichrysum (stimulates and detoxifies the pancreas)
- Sage (regulates the pancreas, controls bleeding)
PINEAL GLAND:
- Angelica (strengthens the mental body, gives vision for the future)
- Clary Sage (improves vision of past and future)
- Coriander (Stimulates memory, increase creativity)
- Cypress (brings structure and organization to the blueprint, varicose veins, whole hormone system)
- Ginger (balances body temperature)
- Lemon balm (balances thalamus, relieves nervous tension)
- Melissa (improves vision, helps person stuck in the past move on)
- Myrrh (activates the medulla (brain stem), strengthens vagus nerves, aligns mental and pineal)
PITUITARY GLAND:
- Angelica (strengthens the mental body, letting go of the past, moving to the future, overcoming difficult situations, calms adrenals, strengthens the heart)
- Grapefruit (stimulates neurotransmitters so you can remember)
- Helichrysum (most important, looking to the future, father energy, spiritual overtones, inflammation, and circulation)
- Iris (balances the mind, dissolves blockages in the mind, good for the thyroid, highest vibration of all oils and most expensive)
- Ylang Ylang (strengthens the brain, removes chemicals and toxins from the brain, romantic implications)
PREGNANCY/NURSING:
- Cinnamon (morning sickness, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, aides in secretion of milk)
- Dill ( increases formation of milk in breast. It also enhances the quality of milk)
- Fennel (helps mom and baby for nursing)
- Jasmine (increases milk secretions from breasts and is thus very good for lactating mothers and the feeding babies)
- Nutmeg (a regular massage of the abdomen with nutmeg oil, three weeks before delivery is believed to be very helpful for child birth)
- Orange (promotes flow of milk from breasts)
- Rose ( regulate the reproductive system. Rose also helps alleviate feelings of sadness)
- Geranium (calming oil which has estrogenic properties. Has a balancing effect on hormones. Blends well with Rose!)
- **Melissa, Rose and Jasmine mixed with evening Primrose will help get pregnant.
PROSTATE:
- Carrot Seed (is beneficial in curing some forms of cancer too, like the prostrate. These anti carcinogenic properties can be attributed partly to its anti oxidant properties, and partly to the other medicinal properties of its components)
- Cypress (in a sitz bath to treat, decongest and promote healthy functioning of the prostate)
- Jasmine
- Juniper (the affinity to the urino-genital tract was further shown when studies revealed that it enhances glomerular filtration, thereby causing the excretion of more amounts of potassium, sodium and chlorine - especially helpful when the prostate gland is enlarged)
- Sandalwood
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:
- Angelica Oil (clears accumulation of phlegm in the respiratory tracts and also fights the infection causing cold)
- Anise (It loosens cough or phlegm deposited in the lungs and respiratory tracts and gives relief from cough, heaviness in the chest, breathing troubles, asthma, bronchitis, congestion and other respiratory disorders)
- Basil (rub on chest or inhale. Stops spread of infection it calms asthma and coughs and opens the chest for free flow of breath)
- Bergamot (anti congestive and is used in vaporizers to relieve congestion and respiratory problems, particularly during cough and cold)
- Cedar Wood (This is an expectorant and efficiently removes cough and phlegm from the respiratory tracts and lungs and thereby relieves congestion. It also gives relief in headache, red and watery eyes and other symptom of cough and cold. It helps having a good sleep when suffering from cough and cold)
- Cinnamon (helps in cold, flu, influenza, sore throat and congestion)
- Eucalyptus (effective for treating a number of respiratory problems including cold, cough, running nose, sore throat, asthma, nasal congestion, bronchitis and sinusitis. Eucalyptus oil is antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti inflammatory and decongestant in nature which makes it a good ingredient for many medicines for treating respiratory problems. Patients suffering from non-bacterial sinusitis showed faster improvement when given medicines containing eucalyptus oil)
- Ginger (ginger root and ginger oil is a good expectorant, it is effective in various respiratory problems such as cold, cough, flu, asthma, bronchitis and breathlessness. Ginger is very effective in removing mucus from the throats and lungs and hence it is often added with tea in India. The health benefit of honey and ginger in treating respiratory problems is well known)
- Marjoram (proves effective in giving relief from deposition of cough and phlegm and congestion of nasal tract, larynx, pharynx, bronchi and lungs due to cold and viral infection. It is particularly effective on frequent coughs)
- Myrrh (relieves you of excess mucus and phlegm and troubles associated with it such as congestion, breathing trouble, heaviness in chest, coughs etc. Good against cough and cold. It fights the viral infections which give cough & cold as well as relieves congestion and eases deposition of phlegm in the lungs and respiratory tracts )
- Peppermint Oil (helps in clearing the respiratory tract. though temporary, relief in numerous respiratory problems including nasal congestion, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, cold and cough. Rubbed on the chest, removes nasal and respiratory congestion immediately)
- Rhododendron oil (decongestant, gets rid of colds)
- Yarrow (can help as it has a relaxing effect on muscles, nerves, intestines and respiratory tracts)
SKIN:
Psoriasis/Eczema:
- Angelica Oil (very effective with psoriasis)
- Bergamot (helps fast healing up of wounds, cracks on skin and heels, ulcers, eczema, itches etc. Mix with cedar wood helps with psoriasis. 10 drops in bath water or carrier oil)
- Carrot Seed (is miraculously effective in curing sores, gangrene, psoriasis, ulcers, rashes, carbuncles and such problems. It can cure infections on skin and in wounds)
- Cedar Wood (benefits the skin by its sedating ability which relieves itching. Combats oily skin and related problems, as well as dermatitis and psoriasis, while bringing relief to the scalp from dandruff)
- Juniper (very effective for acne, eczema, oily skin, weeping eczema, psoriasis and dandruff and alleviates inflammation)
Wrinkles/Firming:
- Black Pepper (delays adverse affects of aging such as vision loss, macular degeneration, wrinkling of skin, degeneration and loosening of muscles, loss in mobility of joints.) Galbanum (pulls up the sagging skin, frees it from wrinkles and gives a facelift, it diminishes scars and after marks left by acne, pimples or pox on the skin. This oil speeds up growth of new tissues and cells in the affected area and gives it a brand new look)
- Carrot Seed (It stimulates the growth of new cells and tissues. it tones skin and prevents it from hanging loose. It is good on skin and protects it from wrinkles)
- Fennel Oil (helps rid of wrinkles on skin)
- Frankincense (anti aging and wrinkling on the skin)
- Galbanum (It rejuvenates the mature skin and gives it a younger and toned look. It also pulls up the sagging skin, frees it from wrinkles and gives a facelift. The stretch marks and the fat cracks on the skin are also diminished by this oil)
Cellulite:
- Cypress Oil (reduces cellulite)
- Grapefruit (reduces cellulite)
- Lemongrass (reduces cellulite)
- Marjoram (reduces cellulite)
- Rosemary (reduces cellulite)
Stretch marks/Scars:
- Bergamot: (helps fast healing up of wounds, cracks on skin and heels, ulcers, eczema, itches etc. but also protects wounds from being septic and developing tetanus it also helps the scar and other marks on the skin to disappear. It also makes the distribution of pigments and melanin even and uniform, resulting in the fading away of marks. Mix with cedar wood helps with psoriasis. 10 drops in bath water or carrier oil)
- Frankincense (promotes regeneration of healthy cells and also keeps the existing cells and tissues healthy)
- Geranium (promotes cell health and also encourages recycling of dead cell and regeneration of new cells)
- Helichrysum/Immortelle (makes your wounds and cuts heal up and scar marks disappear fast)
- Lavandin Oil (protect wounds from being septic. It is found effective in preventing incisions from being septic or getting infected from tetanus, particularly after surgery, caesarian deliveries and other wounds. Makes the scars and after marks of boils, acne and pox etc. on the skin to fade away. This includes fading away of stretch marks and surgery marks, fat cracks etc. associated with pregnancy and delivery)
- Rose (makes the scars and after marks from boils, acne and pox to fade away. Includes stretch marks and surgery)
- Thyme (makes the scars and other ugly spots on your body vanish)
- Vetiver: (strengthens skin hair and nails, removes age spots)
Moisture Balance:
- Orange (good for maintaining a healthy, smooth and glamorous skin. Helps cure acne and dermatitis)
- Palmarosa (it helps cure sores, cracks on skin and Athlete’s Foot. Helps retain moisture in the tissues to maintain a moisture balance keeping skin soft and moist)
- Peppermint Oil (nourishes dull skin and improves oily skin)
- Petit Grain (the moisture and oil balance of the skin and in treating acne, pimples, abnormal sweating (those who suffer from nervousness have this problem), dryness and cracking of the skin.)
- Ylang-Ylang (extremely effective in maintaining moisture and oil balance of the skin and takes very good care of it)
SORE THROAT
- Clove (Chewing a clove bud eases sore throats)
- Eucalyptus (gargles of eucalyptus oil mixed with warm water are effective on treating sore throat)
- Rhododendron oil (massage on throat)
SLEEP:
- Cedar wood: (try cedar wood aromatherapy - using cedar wood essential oil at bedtime. It can actually help your brain release melatonin. It also helps stimulate the pineal gland, which releases melatonin (an antioxidant hormone associated with deep sleep)
- Clove (induces sleep and is helpful to insomnia patients)
- Dill (a nice sedating and calming effects on nerves and brain. Helps have a good sleep at the end of the day)
- Nutmeg (improves the quality of your dreams, making them more intense and colorful)
- Petit Grain (can be used to treat problems like abnormal palpitations, hypertension and insomnia)
- Rhododendron oil (sedative, quiets mental activity, great for those suffering with sleep deprivation)
- Yarrow (those who suffer from insomnia and excessive stress and starve for a bit of relaxation and sound sleep. This causes relaxation in the nerves, brain and muscles; drops blood pressure and brings a sound, refreshing sleep)
SPLEEN: (see also Lymph Sysytem)
- Fennel Oil (protects from infection, aids in production of lymphocytes and red blood cells)
- Lavender Oil (supports the spleen)
- Mellissa (strengthens the spleen functions)
TEETH:
- Bergamot oil (mouth wash kill germs/protect from cavities)
- Cardamom (cures oral infection and toothache. Add a few drops in water, it disinfects the oral cavity and kills bad breath)
- Clove (very effective for relieving dental pain, tooth ache, sore gums and mouth ulcers)
- Eucalyptus (very effective against cavities, dental plaques, gingivitis and other dental infections due to its germicidal properties)
- Nutmeg (helps in removing bad breath. It is also antiseptic in nature and is effective for toothaches and aching gums)
- Peppermint (It removes bad breath and helps teeth and gums deal with germs, treats tooth aches)
THYMUS: (see also heart disease)
- Angelica (Strengthens the heart)
- Black Pepper (energizes the heart)
- Eucalyptus (strengthens the tonsils, which protect the thymus)
- Hyssop (energizes the heart, normalizes blood pressure)
- Melissa (calming, fights infection)
- Rose (strengthens and calms the heart, balances the hormones)
- Thyme (fights infection)
- Yarrow (balances entire circulation, prevents hemorrhage and strokes)
THYROID:
- Dill (this oil and herb helps to lower glucose levels, which can be a problem for people with thyroid conditions. It is also said to help with liver deficiencies, which can be a cause of ineffective conversion of the T4 to T3 hormones in the body)
- Fennel (it is said to balance the pituitary and thyroid – the critical glands for regulating the thyroid)
- Geranium (this oil works strongly to help balance hormones, and is also a relaxant, good for cramps, anti-inflammatory (good for those with Hashimoto’s), and stimulates the liver and pancreas. Since the liver does a lot of the good work in converting T4 hormone into T3 – vital for those on thyroxine – this is a big bonus)
- Hyssop (strengthens lungs and thyroid, relieves congestion)
- Lavender (this has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. If your thyroid becomes inflamed, try mixing some Lavender oil with hot water, and dipping a flannel into the water. Press the warm flannel gently over your neck as a compress, preferably while lying down. Do this twice a day, or whenever you feel your thyroid needs calming)
- Myrtle (is said to help normalize hormonal imbalances of the thyroid and ovaries and support immune function. It is considered to be the most useful oil of all in treating hypothyroidism)
- Rosemary (circulation, strengthens thyroid)
- Sandalwood (this oil stimulates the pineal and pituitary glands to enhance meditation and calm stress. It is also thought to help balance the metabolism, which is the hypothyroid patient’s ultimate goal)
- Spearmint (this oil helps support the respiratory, nervous, and glandular systems. It is said to have a hormone-like activity, and is antispasmodic, so may also help with cramps. It is something of a star performer, as it is also anti-infectious, anti-parasitic, anti-septic, and anti-inflammatory – so may be particularly useful for people with Hashimoto’s disease.)
- Vetiver (this oil has a deliciously fresh smell, and has powerful anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties. Interestingly, it has “warming” properties too, so should help with the low body temperature so common to people with hypothyroidism)
- Yarrow (supports thyroid, relieves pain, stops bleeding)
UTERUS:
- Galbanum (strengthens the uterus and all female organs, good for right before child birth and after, good for PMS, normalizes menstruation)
- Jasmine (strengthens mother energy, improves outlook on life, prepares for childbirth (don’t use during pregnancy, only in preparation for labor, strong influence on hormones, arouses men)
- Rose (can take care of many feminine problems like, uterine discharges, tumors, bleeding, irregular cycle. It purifies the uterus and keeps it functioning properly)
- Sage (strengthens the uterus)
WARTS:
- Cinnamon oil (dab on the wart)
- Cedar wood (dab on wart)
WEIGHTLOSS:
- Basil (increases metabolism)
- Cedar Wood (can help cure a number of ailments including obesity. Being a diuretic, it increases frequency of urination which serves as a medium for removal of fat, excess water and toxins like uric acid from the body)
- Citronella (helps reduce weight, frees the body from toxins)
- Coriander ( it promotes lipolysis (breaking down of fats and cholesterol). Faster the lipolysis, faster you lose weight)
- Hyssop (being a sudorific, it helps bring a lot of perspiration and frees your body of toxins, water and extra salts. It also makes you slim)
- Juniper (helps in losing weight because each time you urinate, some fats are lost from the body)
- Orange (keeps metabolic system in proper shape)
- Pine: increases metabolism and thus boosts your activity levels. It is also helpful in purifying the body due to its ability to treat intestinal problems. It is diuretic and helps in removing water from your body. It is also used in case of food poisoning)