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AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to heal the body. Essential oils are oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled from plants, including their respective parts such as seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots, flowers seeds.etc.
Many oils should not be directly applied to the skin and require a carrier oil.
I personally have a oil burner going 24-7 in my home with lavender. Lavender seem to be the oil that balances me. but I must confess there are those days when I can’t get myself jump-started and I need a big sniff of Basil. Now basil, that will get your motor running....
Essential Oil  Common Uses
 
Aniseed - Indigestion, flatulence, migraine, asthma, coughs
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Basil, Sweet -  Insect repellent, rheumatism, overworked muscles, chest infections, bronchitis, coughs, colds, sinusitis, flatulence, indigestion, period cramps, scanty periods, fatigue, anxiety, depression, migraine, headaches, muscular spasms, hiccups, wasp stings
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Benzoin - Flu, colds, catarrh, chapped skin, poor circulation, dermatitis, asthma
Warning : Caution with senstive skin
 Bergamot - Depression, tension, itching, cuts & grazes, breath freshener, cystitis, cold sores, flatulence
Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic )
 Black Pepper - Muscular pain, stiffness, fatigue, digestive problems, poor circulation, food poisoning, loss of appetite, toothache
Warning : Not compatible with homeopathic treatment
 Cajuput - Bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, painful periods, insect bites
 Camphor - Respiratory inhalants, depression, shock, gastro-enteritis
Warning : Avoid if pregnant. Not compatible with homeopathic treatment
 Caraway - Flatulence, vertigo, arthritis, worms
 Cedarwood Bronchial and urinary tract infections, acne, vaginal infections and discharges, dandruff, insect repellent, catarrh, cystitis
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Chamomile-  Aches, pains, headaches, inflammation, rheumatism, ulcers, skin problems, anxiety
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Cinnamon- Coughs, colds, flatulence
Warning : Avoid if pregnant. Caution with senstive skin. Always dilute.
 Citronella-  Insect repellent, room freshener
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Clary sage- Migraine, asthma, sweating, greasy hair, stress, high blood pressure
Warning : Avoid if pregnant or epilectic
 Clove - Toothache, neuralgia, sinusitis, indigestion
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Coriander-  Indigestion, flatulence, rheumatism
 Cypress Oily skin, foot perspiration, cellulite, nervous tension, haemorrhoids, nose bleeds
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Eucalyptus-  Decongestant, insect repellent, colds, flu, urinary tract infections, pain relief, diarrhoea, fluid retention, wounds
Warning : Avoid if pregnant. Not compatible with homeopathic treatment
 Fennel, Sweet-  Nausea, flatulence, indigestion, arthritis, fluid retention
Warning : Avoid if pregnant or epilectic
 Frankincense( Olibanum )-  Skin tonic, anti-wrinkle, respiratory infections, tension, anxiety, stress
 Geranium-   Eczema, head lice, burns, scalds, stress, MMT, skin tonic
 Ginger Travel sickness, morning sickness, colds, flu, catarrh, sore throat, rheumatism
Warning : Cauton with sensitive skin
 Grapefruit-  Oily skin, acne, depression, anxiety, fluid retention, aches & pains
Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic )
 Helichrysum Baby massgae, eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, rheumatism, stress
 Hyssop Bruises, wounds, blood pressure regulator, mild laxative, hay fever, asthma
Warning ; Avoid if pregnant or high blood pressure or epilectic
 Jasmine Exhaustion, aches and pains, depression, sore throat
 Juniper Eczema, dermatitis, cystitis, disinfectant, rheumatism
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Lavender Burns, scalds, sunburn, cuts and grazes, eczema, psoriasis, nfections, insomnia, nausea, fleas, insect repellent, anxiety, cystitis, anxiety, depression
 Lemon Disinfectant, greasy skin, high blood pressure, mouth ulcers, gout, arthritis, vomiting, colds, flu, insect bites
Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic )
 Lemongrass Antiseptic, colds, flu, athlete's foot, poor circulation, stress, acne
Warning : Cauton with sensitive skin
 Lime Disinfectant, greasy skin, room scent
Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic )
 Mandarin Skin problems, mild depression, digestive disorders, insomnia
Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic )
 Marigold( Tagetes ) Athlete's foot, fungal infections, psoriasis
Warning : Cauton with sensitive skin
 Marjoram, Sweet Insmonia, muscular aches & pains, nervous tension, spasm, neuralgia
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Melissa High blood pressure, shock, stress, allergies, bee and wasp stings
 Myrrh Cuts, chapped skin, mouth and gum infections, colds and sore throat, chest infections, athlete's foot, loss of appetite
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Neroli( Orange Flower ) Anxiety, depression, skin care, insomnia,panic, shock
 Niaouli( Gomenol ) Urinary infections, bronchitis, insect bites, sore throat
 Nutmeg Bad breath, rheumatism
Warning : Do not use in excess or if pregnant
 Orange Lethargy, anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia
Warning : Avoid exposure to sunlight ( phototoxic )
 Origanum( Wild Marjoram ) Asthma, bronchitis, coughs, cellulite, digestive disorders
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Palmarosa Aches and pains, nervous tension, mild depression, indigestion
 Patchouli Perfume, skin problems, depression, stress, fluid retention
 Peppermint Digestive problems, headaches, colds, flu, nausea, travel sickness
Warning : Avoid if pregnant or sensitive skin. Not compatible with homeopathic treatment
 Petitgrain Dandruff, palpitations, digestive problems, fluid retention, stress
 Pine Needle Disinfectant, colds, poor circulation, arthritis and rheumatism, bronchitis, catarrh, sinusitis, nervous exhaustion
Warning : Avoid if pregnant
 Rosemary Neuralgia, dandruff, oily skin, poor circulation, aches and pains, fluid retention, scalp disorders, hair loss, memory loss, concentration
Warning : Avoid if high blood pressure or pregnant or epilectic
 Rose Otto Menstual problems, uterine disorders, post-natal depression, skin tonic
 Rosewood Fatigue, stress, depression, skin care
 Sage Rheumatism, aches and pains, fluid retention, stress, labour pains
Warning ; Avoid if pregnant or high blood pressure or epilectic
 Sandalwood Perfume, cracked and chapped skin, acne, respiratory problems
 Savory Sore throat, ear ache, exhaustion, asthma, diarrhoea
 Tea Tree Powerful antiseptic/antiviral, treatment of ME, flu, colds, sore throat, candida, glandular fever, bronchitis, insect bites
Warning : Cauton with sensitive skin
 Thyme Colds, flu, headaches, insomnia, depression, hair loss, flatulence
Warning ; Avoid if pregnant or high blood pressure
 Ylang Ylang Stress, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, palpitations, fever, oily skin
 Vetivert Arthritis, rheumatism, aches and pains, insomnia, depression, stress, nervous tension
  

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