Natural Oils and herbs
This is not an attempt to provide a complete list but rather highlight many natural oils and herbs along with their benefits.
This list is not intended to cure any diseases, and should be used for educational purposes. If you suspect you have serious health problems you should consult a qualified health care practitioner.
Analgesic
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile (roman), Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary.
Anti-bacterial
Cypress, Lavender, Lime, Rosemary, Tea tree, Thyme.
Anti-depressant
Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Melissa, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Ylang ylang.
Anti-fungal
Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Tea tree. Emu
Anti-inflammatory
Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender.
Anti-microbial
Bergamot, Chamomile, Lemon, Tea tree.
Antiseptic
Basil, Bergamot, Clary sage, Chamomile, Cyprus, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Neroli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Tea tree, and many other essential oils.
Antispasmodic
Aniseed, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage, Cyprus, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Neroli, Rose,
Anti-viral
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Ginger, Juniper, Lemon, Jasmine, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli Tea tree, and many more
Aphrodisiac
Clary sage, Jasmine, Juniper, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang ylang
Astringent
Cedarwood, Clary sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper, Lemongrass, Lime, Peppermint, Rose, Sandalwood.
Aniseed, Basil, Bergamot, Clary sage, Chamomile, Fennel, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Peppermint, Sandalwood.
For Focus
Basil, Lemon, Rosemary.
Deodorizer
Bergamot, Clary sage, Cyprus, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli.
Digestion
Basil, Bergamot, Clary sage, Chamomile, Fennel, Frankincense, Ginger, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Orange, Peppermint.
Eczema
Emu oil
To relieve stress
Bergamot, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rosewood. Chamomile
Detox
Basil, Fennel, Juniper, Lemon, Rosemary
Diuretic
Aniseed, Cedarwood, Cyprus, Geranium, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme.
For Energy
Basil, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary,
Expectorant
Basil, Marjoram, Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Lavender, Peppermint, Bergamot, Cedarwood,
Hair Care
Jojoba, neem, neroli, emu, coconut, emu, naroli,pomegranite, rosemary, palm
Insect repellent
Cedarwood, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lemongrass,
Relaxation and erotic
Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Ylang ylang
Nerve relaxant
Basil, Clary sage, Eucalyptus, Marjoram, Melissa, Neroli, Orange,
Relieves insomnia
Basil, Chamomile, Lavender, Neroli.
Sedative and relaxing
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile (roman), Clary sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang ylang.
Stimulant
Aniseed, Basil (of adrenal cortex), Bergamot, Cypress, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea tree, Thyme.
Strengthens body’s immune system
Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Rosewood, Tea tree.
Stomach Cramps
perpermint oil
Tonic
Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Mandarin, Melissa, Marjoram, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose (heart, stomach, liver, uterus), Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vetiver.
Uplifting
Basil, Bergamot, Peppermint, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Orange, Pine, Rosemary, Rose geranium.
Warming
Ginger, Marjoram.
Warning: Essential oils should never be applied directly to the skin unless diluted. Mixing oils with a carrier oil such as jojoba, almond or grapeseed oil will add greater benefits.