Essential Oils Uses A to Z
Essential Oils Uses A to Z
Which Essential Oils or Essential Oil Blends Should You Use?
Following is an alphabetical guide of single essential oils and essential oil blends to help you determine appropriate essential oils uses for specific essential oils. I hope you find this useful.
Arborvitae
• Protects against environmental and seasonal threats
• Promotes healthy cell function
• Powerful cleansing and purifying agent
• Natural insect repellent
• Protects the body from harmful elements while supporting normal cell activity
• Protects against common threats in the environment
• Used by Native Americans for health benefits
Basil
• Soothes sore muscles and joints
• Assists with clear breathing
• Acts as a cooling agent for the skin
• Promotes mental alertness
• Lessens anxious feelings
• Enhances memory function
• Reduces stress and tension
• Reduces tension when applied to temples and back of neck
• Soothes minor irritations
• Sharpens focus while studying or reading
• Soothes minor skin irritations
Bergamot
• Promotes healthy, clear skin
• Reduces tension and stress
• Soothes and rejuvenates skin
• Lessens sad and anxious feelings
Birch
• Soothes sore muscles and joints
• Supports healthy circulation
• Promotes clear breathing and healthy respiratory function
• Beneficial for oily skin conditions
Black Pepper
• Rich source of antioxidants
• Supports healthy circulation
• Aids digestion
Chamomile (Roman)
• Has a therapeutic, calming effect on the skin, mind, and body • Soothes the systems of the body • Supports health immune system function
Cardamom
• Eases occasional indigestion
• Maintains an optimal gastrointestinal balance
• Promotes clear breathing and respiratory health
• Calms occasional stomach upset and uplifts mood
• Flavorful spice for cooking and baking
Cassia
• Promotes healthy digestion
• Supports healthy immune function
• Warming, uplifting aroma
• Helps promote circulation
• Helps soothe sore, achy joints
Cedarwood
• Supports and maintains healthy respiratory function
• Evokes feelings of wellness and vitality
• Promotes clear, healthy skin
• Relaxing, soothing aroma
Cilantro
• Rich in antioxidants
• Aids digestion
• Powerful cleanser and detoxifier
• Soothing to the skin
• Gives food a fresh and tasty flavor
Cinnamon
• Promotes circulation
• Maintains a healthy immune system
• Promotes oral health
• Helps alleviate sore muscles and joints
• Long used for its internal health benefits
• Long used as natural flavoring
Clary Sage
• Soothes monthly discomfort associated with menstrual cycles • Helps balance hormones • Soothes nervous tension and lightens mood • Calming and soothing to the skin
Clove
• Powerful antioxidant properties • Promotes circulation • Supports cardiovascular health • Helps soothe teeth and gums • Promotes oral health • Supports a healthy immune system
Coriander
• Promotes digestion and eases occasional stomach upset • Helps maintain an already healthy insulin response • Soothes joint and muscle discomfort • Tones and rejuvenates the skin • Helps oily skin areas to reduce breakouts
Cypress
• Assists with clear breathing • Promotes healthy respiratory function • Soothes tight, tense muscles • Supports localized blood flow • Beneficial for oily skin conditions
Eucalyptus
• Assists with clear breathing • Supports overall respiratory health • Soothes tired, sore muscles • Purifies and cleanses • Helps to lessen stress • Promotes oral health • Supports healthy immune system function
Fennel
• Relieves occasional indigestion and digestive troubles • Eases monthly menstrual cycles • Supports a healthy lymphatic system • Calms minor skin irritation
Frankincense
• Helps build and maintain a healthy immune system • Promotes cellular health • Reduces the appearance of blemishes and rejuvenates skin • Supports healthy immune system function • Promotes feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness
Geranium
• Promotes clear, healthy skin • Helps calm nerves and lessen stress • Supports liver health
Ginger
• Helps ease occasional indigestion and nausea • Promotes digestion • Supports overall digestive health
Grapefruit
• Cleanses and purifies • Beneficial for oily skin issues • Supports healthy metabolism • Helps reduce mental and physical fatigue • Helps with sore muscles and joints
Helichrysum
• Helps skin recover quickly • Promotes healthy liver function • Supports localized blood flow • Help detoxify the body • Promote circulation • Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other blemishes • Promotes a glowing, youthful complexion • Helps relieve tension
Jasmine
• Evokes feelings of joy, peace, and self-confidence • Helps balance hormones and manage the of symptoms of PMS • Promotes a healthy, glowing complexion • Nourishes and protects the skin and scalp • Reduces the appearance of blemishes
Juniper Berry
• Supports healthy kidney and urinary function • May benefit problematic skin areas • Acts as a natural cleansing and detoxifying agent • Helps relieve tension and stress
Lavender
• Widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities • Soothes occasional skin irritations • Helps skin recover quickly • Eases muscle tension
Lemon
• Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces • Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion • Supports healthy respiratory function • Promotes a positive mood and cognitive ability • Helps ward off free radicals with its antioxidant benefits • Soothes an irritated throat
Lemongrass
• Supports healthy digestion • Soothes aching muscles and joints • Purifies and tones skin • Heightens awareness and promotes a positive outlook
Lime
• Supports healthy immune function • Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties • Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser • Promotes emotional balance and well-being
Marjoram
• Valued for its calming properties and positive effect on the nervous system • Soothes tired, stressed muscles • Supports a healthy respiratory system • Benefits the cardiovascular system • Promotes gastrointestinal health • Purifies the skin
Melaleuca (aka Tea Tree Oil)
• Renowned for its cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin • Promotes healthy immune function • Protects against environmental and seasonal threats • Promotes a clear, healthy complexion • Soothes minor skin irritations • Helps purify and freshen the air
Melissa
• Supports and helps boost a healthy immune system • Calms tension and nerves • Addresses occasional stomach discomfort • Helps calm tension and nerves • Helps initiate a restful sleep • Promotes emotional and cognitive health
Myrrh
• Powerful cleansing properties, especially for the mouth and throat • Soothes the skin; promotes a smooth, youthful-looking complexion • Promotes emotional balance and well-being
Oregano
• Used as a powerful cleansing and purifying agent • Provides immune-enhancing benefits • Supports healthy digestion and respiratory function • Excellent source of antioxidants
Patchouli
• Grounding, balancing effect on emotions • Helps skin recover quickly • Reduces the appearance of blemishes • Soothes minor skin irritations • Promotes a smooth, glowing complexion • Provides a grounding, balancing effect on emotions • Helps with head and neck tension
Peppermint
• Promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing • Alleviates occasional stomach upset • Frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral health
Roman Chamomile
• Has a therapeutic, calming effect on the skin, mind, and body • Soothes the systems of the body • Supports health immune system function
Rose
• Helps balance moisture levels in the skin • Reduces the appearance of skin imperfections • Promotes an even skin tone and healthy complexion • Emotionally uplifting
Rosemary
• Supports healthy digestion • Soothes sore muscles and joints • Helps reduce nervous tension and fatigue
Sandalwood (Hawaiian)
• Promotes healthy, smooth skin • Reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes • Enhances mood • Frequently used in meditation for its grounding and uplifting properties • Helps reduce stress and tension and promote emotional well-being
Sandalwood (Indian)
• Promotes healthy, smooth skin • Reduces the appearance of blemishes • Enhances mood • Frequently used in meditation for its grounding and uplifting properties
Tea Tree Oil (aka Melaleuca )
• Renowned for its cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin • Promotes healthy immune function • Protects against environmental and seasonal threats • Promotes a clear, healthy complexion • Soothes minor skin irritations • Helps purify and freshen the air
Thyme
• Provides cleansing and purifying effects for the skin • Broad-spectrum activity in promoting winter-time health
Vetiver
• Supports healthy circulation • Calming, grounding effect on emotions • Immune-enhancing properties
White Fir
• Provides soothing support to sore muscles and joints • Supports clear breathing and respiratory function • Energizes the body and the mind • Evokes feelings of stability, energy, and empowerment • Helps the body relax
Wild Orange
• Powerful cleanser and purifying agent • Protects against seasonal and environmental threats • High in antioxidants • Uplifting to the mind and body
Wintergreen
• Soothes achy muscles and joints • Promotes healthy respiratory function • Frequently used in gum, candy, and toothpaste for flavoring
Ylang Ylang
• Helps balance hormones • Promotes healthy skin and hair • Lifts mood while having a calming effect • Helps to lessen tension and stress • Promotes a positive outlook
Essential Oil Blends
Anti-Aging Blend
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Helps reduce contributing factors to aging skin
• Supports skin at a cellular level
• Helps sustain smoother, more radiant, and youthful skin
Blend for Women
Like a whisper in your ear, this blend for women…
• Supports healthy circulation
• Calming, grounding effect on emotions
• Immune-enhancing properties
Calming Blend
Get that calming feeling of serenity
• Calming, renewing fragrance
• Promotes relaxation and restful sleep
• Diffuses into a subtle aroma, ideal for aromatic benefits
• Lessens tension and calms emotions
• Helps reduce worry and stress
Cleansing Blend
Purify your environment with this cleansing blend
• Refreshing aroma
• Eradicates unpleasant odors and clears the air
• Protects against environmental threats
Cellular Complex
• Supports healthy cellular integrity by helping to reduce oxidative stress • Supports healthy cellular function and metabolism • Protects the body and cells from oxidative stress
Detoxification Blend
• Supports the body’s natural ability to rid itself of unwanted substances • Supports healthy liver function • Purifying and detoxifying to the body’s systems
Digestive Blend
• Aids in the digestion of foods • Soothes occasional stomach upset • Maintains a healthy gastrointestinal tract
Focus Blend
• Enhances and sustains focus • Supports efforts of those who have difficulty paying attention and staying on task • Promotes healthy thought processes
Grounding Blend
Our grounding blend helps promote balance
• Creates a sense of calm and well-being • Promotes whole-body relaxation • Brings harmony to the mind and body • Soothes sore muscles and joints • Evokes feelings of tranquility and balance • Promotes circulation • Supports cellular health and overall well-being • Lessens stress and helps with anxious feelings and nerves
Headache Relief Blend
• Enhances food flavor
• Helps ward off environmental and seasonal threats
• Soothes nerves and lessens anxious feelings
Invigorating Blend
This citrusy blend can’t help but invigorate you
• Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces • Helps reduce stress and uplift mood • Positively affects mood with energizing and refreshing properties
Joyful Blend
• Elevates mood and increases vitality • Energizing, refreshing aroma • Helps to lessen sad and anxious feelings • Promotes a positive mood and energized mind and body
Massage Blend
• Relaxes muscles and soothes joints
• Promotes circulation
• Helps to calm and sooth target areas
Metabolic Blend
The metabolic blend with help you become slim and trim
• Promotes healthy metabolism • Stimulates the endocrine system • Helps manage hunger cravings • Calms your stomach and lifts your mood • Promotes a positive mood • Helps purify and cleanses the body
Protective Blend
Guarding against environmental threats
• Supports healthy immune function • Protects against environmental threats • Cleans surfaces • Purifies the skin while promoting healthy circulation • Energizing, uplifting aroma
Repellant Blend
• Acts as an effective, natural repellent • Helps ward off insects
Respiratory Blend
• Maintains clear airways and breathing • Supports overall respiratory health • Helps minimize the effects of seasonal threats
Soothing Blend
• Soothes sore muscles and achy joints • Supports healthy circulation
Soothing Rub
• Comforts tired and sore joints and muscles • Provides a comforting sensation of cooling and warmth to problem areas • Provides temporary comfort to tired and sore muscles and joints • Supports circulation to muscles and joints
Tension Blend
Release the past and relax with this tension blend
• Eases muscle tension in the head and neck • Helps reduce tension, stress, and worry • Soothes the mind and body • Calms emotions
Women’s Monthly Blend
• Helps balance hormones • Provides temporary respite from cramps, hot flashes, and emotional swings
Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Never use any essential oil internally that is not “generally recognized as safe” for dietary consumption by the FDA and also consult with a health care professional.
Only the highest quality essential oils should be used for physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Look for a “GRAS” (generally recognized as safe) label on the bottle before using any essential oil internally.
Essential Oil Wellness Advocate
As a wellness advocate, I only use Therapeutic Grade essential oils that have been tested at independent laboratories for purity and composition. Many (but not all) can be used internally. They are clearly marked on the bottle as A (aromatic), T (topical), or I (internal). Always read the label carefully to be sure of the appropriate usage.
Call me at 303.525.6893 to learn more about individual essential oils and products.
Claire O’Leary is a knowledgeable Wellness Consultant and is proficient in the use of essential oils and applying these oils during EssentialTouch treatments. Claire will be offering classes in the use of essential oils and will be providing reviews in her blog here.
If you are interested in meeting with a wellness consultant and finding out more about essential oils and products and their benefits to your health connect with Claire today! Claire serves residents in the Roaring Fork Valley communities of Rifle, Silt, New Castle, Carbondale, Basalt & Glenwood Springs, Colorado.