Essential Oils for Health
Essential Oils have many different qualities and properties that are helpful for supporting health and overall wellness. The Essential Oils for Health poster shows several of the most popular essential oils, their recommended applications, medical properties, cautions to be considered in their use, scent description, and generally accepted uses.
Essential Oils for Health
| Oil | Apply | Property | Caution | Scent | Uses |
| Lemon | TN, TD, D | AD, AS, AO | SS, SL | Citrus | Detox, cleansing, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, uplifting, cleaning |
| Lavender | TN, TD, D, O | AI, AB, AD | Mint | Calming, stress, anxiety, burns, minor cuts, itching, bruising | |
| Peppermint | TD, D, O | AS, AI | PR, HBP, CS | Mint | Mood lifting, focus, concentration, stomach issues, fever, hormone balance, hot flashes |
| Tea Tree | TN, TD, D | AF, AI | CS | Shrubs, trees | Many skin problems, rashes, eczema, acne, topical fungal infections |
| Oregano | TD, D | AI, AB, AV | SS | Herbal | Respiratory infections, immune system support, reduce inflammation, warming, warts |
| Rosemary | TN, O | AG, AI, AO | PR, HBP, SZ | Mint | Memory, addictions, adrenal fatigue, infections |
| Clove | TD, O | AB, AG, AI | SS, CS | Shrubs, trees | Oral care, toothaches, drawing ability, quit smoking |
| Eucalyptus | TN, TD, D, I | AB, AV, AI | IA | Shrubs, trees | Cold, cough, bronchitis, respiratory infection or virus, sinus infection and congestion |
| Orange | TN, I, D | AD, AS | SL 12 Hours | Citrus | Uplifting, increases alertness, calms, cleaning, anxiety, palpitations |
| Patchouli | TN, I, D | AI, AD, AS | Mint | Grounding, settles if scattered, diuretic, anxiety, allergies | |
| Clary Sage | TN, I, D | AD, AS | PR, B | Mint | Emotional stress, hormonal imbalances, balancing in general |
| Frankincense | TN, I, D | AI, AB, AS, AD | Resinous Trees, Shrubs | Nervous system, irritability, concentration, depression, cancer, Asthma, headaches, high blood pressure, aging, wounds | |
| Melissa | TN, I, O | AD, I, AV | Mint | Calming, uplifting, skin problems, nervous disorders, anxiety, Asthma, colds, fever, high blood pressure, insomnia | |
| Helichrysum | TN, I, D, O | AB, AO, AV | Compositae | Abscesses, Earache, Bruises, dermatitis, stoke, sunscreen, viral infections | |
| Chamomile | TD, I, D, O | AD, AI, AS | SS | Compositae | Nervous system, calming, hyperactivity, muscle spasms, rashes |
| Ylang Ylang | TN, I, D | AS, AD | CS | Tropical Trees | Calming, exhaustion, fear, hormonal imbalance, infections |
| Lemongrass | TN, TD, D, I | ASP, AB, AI | SS | Grass | Carpal tunnel, cramps, bladder infection, kidney stones, MD, sprains, whiplash, mental fatigue, Graves disease |
| Ginger | TN, I, O | AS, ASP | CS, C | Herbal | Gas, bloating, indigestion, morning sickness, nausea, RA, angina, infection airborne disease |
| White Fir | TN, O | AS, AG | SS | Conifer | Cartilage inflammations, sinusitis, muscle pain, sprains, bronchitis |
| Rose | TN, I, D | AI, AB, AD, I | PR | Rosaceae | Poison ivy or oak, elevates mood, digestive problems, PMS, headaches, skin disorders |
| Applications | Properties | Cautions | ||
| TN - Topical Neat | AB - Antibacterial | AS - Antiseptic | PR - Pregnancy | IA - If Allergic |
| TD - Topical Diluted | AI - Anti-Inflammatory | AD - Anti-Depressant | SZ - Seizures | |
| D - Diffuse | AV - Antiviral | I -Invigorating | SS - Sensitive Skin | |
| O - Oral if stated safe for oral use on package | AF - Antifungal | ASP - Antispasmodic | CS - Contact Sensitivity | |
| I - Inhale, Not intended for children under 6 | AO - Antioxidant | AG - Analgesic | HBP - High Blood Pressure | |
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