Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses essential oils extracted from plants and herbs to treat conditions ranging from infections and skin disorders to immune deficiencies and stress. Read more.
Below is a reference guide of the types of oil used to promote the relaxation response and aid in the healing of common physical and emotional ailments.
Abrasions–Geranium
Abscesses–Lavender
Aches–Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary
Acne–Bergamot, Cedarwood, Lavender, Tea Tree
Acute Fear–Geranium, Ylang Ylang
Aging Skin–Geranium, Sweet Orange
Aggression–Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Juniper, Lemon, Marjoram, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Analgesic–Bergamot, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary
Anger–Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Antibacterial–Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Patchouli
Anticancer–Geranium
Anticonvulsive–Clary Sage
Antidepressant–Allspice, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Ylang Ylang
Antiinflammatory–Bergamot, Cinnamon, Geranium, Patchouli, Peppermint
Antiseptic–Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Fir Needle, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel
Antispasmodic–Eucalyptus, Sweet Fennel
Antiviral–Bergamot, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus
Anxiety–Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Orange, Ylang Ylang
Aphrodisiac–Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Sweet Fennel
Appeasing–Patchouli
Arousing–Ylang Ylang
Arteriosclerosis–Rosemary
Arthritis–Basil, Black pepper, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Ginger
Congestion–Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary
Cooling–Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Spearmint
Coughs–Allspice, Lavender
Courage–Booster, Basil
Cracked Skin–Patchouli
Cramps–Allspice
Criticism–Grapefruit
Crying–Clary Sage
Curbs Appetite–Patchouli, Sweet Fennel
Cuts–Lavender
Cystitis–Eucalyptus
Dandruff–Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Tea Tree
Deodorizing–Anise, Basil, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Lime
Dependency–Grapefruit
Depression–Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lime, Sweet Orange
Dermatitis–Lavender
Detoxifying–Grapefruit, Lemon, Sweet Fennel
Digestive–Cedarwood
Discontentment–Geranium
Disinfecting–Fir Needle, Lemon, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Disorientation–Cajeput, Rosemary
Distrust–Lemon
Dry Skin–Geranium, Sweet Orange
Eczema–Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender
Emphysema–Eucalyptus
Emptiness–Bergamot
Encourages Menstruation–Basil
Encourages Vivid Dreams–Clary Sage
Encouraging–Bergamot
Energizing–Anise, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel
Envy–Grapefruit
Equalizing–Lime
Erases Doubt–Basil
Erotic–Ylang Ylang
Euphoric–Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang
Explosive Emotions–Eucalyptus
Fatigue–Allspice, Clove, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sweet Orange
Fear of Failure–Sweet Fennel
Fevers–Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lemongrass
Flatulence (Gas)–Allspice, Lavender, Lemongrass
Flea Repellent–Patchouli
Flu–Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
Forgetfulness–Basil, Cajeput, Peppermint, Rosemary
Frustration–Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang
Fungal Infections–Clove, Tea Tree
Gall Stones–Rosemary
Gout–Rosemary
Grief–Bergamot, Grapefruit
Guilt–Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang
Hangovers–Rosemary
Hardens Nails–Lemon
Harmonizing–Cedarwood, Fir Needle
Head Lice–Lavender
Headache–Basil, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Rosemary
Heartache–Geranium
Helplessness–Bergamot
Herpes Simplex–Eucalyptus, Lycine, Tea Tree
High Blood Pressure–Lavender, Ylang Ylang
High Cholesterol–Rosemary
Hopelessness–Bergamot, Sweet Orange
Hostility–Clary Sage
Hot Flashes–Grapefruit, Lavender
Hyperactivity–Lavender
Hysteria–Tea Tree
Increases Intuition–Lavender
Increases Alertness–Basil, Lemon, Rosemary
Increases Creativity–Rosemary
Increases Sensitivity–Rosemary
Indecisiveness–Basil, Patchouli, Rosemary
Indigestion–Allspice, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel, Tangerine
Infections–Lavender, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
Inflammation–Lavender
Insect Bites–Lavender, Tea Tree
Insect Repellent–Bergamot, Cajeput, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Tea Tree
Insomnia–Bergamot, Lavender, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang
Intoxicating–Clary Sage
Invigorating–Basil, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Wintergreen
Invigorating–Basil, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Wintergreen
Irrational Thinking–Eucalyptus, Lemon
Irritability–Ylang Ylang
Irritated Skin–Geranium
Itching–Peppermint
Jealousy–Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang
Lack of Concentration–Basil, Lemon, Rosemary
Lack of Direction–Basil
Lack of Self Esteem–Geranium, Grapefruit
Lethargy–Patchouli, Rosemary
Lice Repellent–Patchouli
Lifts Melancholy–Bergamot, Citronella, Clove, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit
Liver Disorders–Rosemary
Meditative–Cedarwood
Menopause–Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Sweet Fennel
Mental Fatigue–Basil
Migraines–Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Peppermint
Mildly Euphoric–Anise
Mood Swings–Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Patchouli
Mosquito Repellent–Clove
Muscle Cramps–Allspice
Muscle Spasms–Allspice
Nausea–Allspice, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint
Nervous Exhaustion–Allspice, Basil, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Spruce, Sweet Fennel
Nervousness–Bergamot, Clary Sage, Fir Needle, Tangerine
Neuralgia–Allspice, Citronella, Geranium, Peppermint
Normalizes Emotions–Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Sweet Fennel, Ylang Ylang
Obesity–Grapefruit
Obsession–Clary Sage
Oily Skin–Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit,
Lemon
Pain–Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary
Panic Attacks–Lavender
Phlegm–Eucalyptus
PMS–Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Sweet Fennel
Pneumonia–Eucalyptus
Poor Circulation–Allspice, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Rosemary
Post Natal Depression–Clary Sage
Premature Balding–Rosemary
Problem Skin–Lavender, Tea Tree
Psoriasis–Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender
Rashes–Lavender
Refines Pores–Spearmint
Refreshing–Basil, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Fir Needle, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Spearmint, Wintergreen
Rejuvenating–Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Rosemary
Relaxing–Anise, Bergamot, Cajeput, Clove, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel
Resisting Change–Sweet Fennel
Respiratory Problems–Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Fir Needle, Peppermint, Spruce
Restlessness–Clary Sage
Restoring–Geranium, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel
Rheumatism–Allspice, Citronella, Lavender, Sweet Fennel
Ringworm–Tea Tree
Romantic–Clary Sage, Patchouli
Scabies–Lavender
Scarring–Lavender
Scrapes–Lavender
Sedative–Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass
Self Absorption–Ylang Ylang
Sense Enhancing–Allspice, Anise, Geranium
Sensual–Clary Sage, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang
Shingles–Eucalyptus
Shock–Peppermint, Tea Tree
Sinusitis–Basil, Eucalyptus, Lavender
Skin Conditioning–Bergamot, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Lime, Spearmint
Skin Spots–Cajeput
Sleep Prevention–Patchouli
Soothing–Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Citronella, Clove, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Patchouli, Spearmint
Sore Muscles–Allspice, Basil, Citronella, Eucalyptus
Sore Throat–Lavender, Tea Tree
Sores–Patchouli
Sorrow–Eucalyptus
Sprains–Lavender
Stabilizing–Geranium
Stiffness–Allspice, Geranium
Stimulates Memory–Basil
Stimulating–Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint
Stings–Tea Tree
Stomach Disorders–Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange
Strengthening–Basil, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary
Strengthens Immune System–Cajeput, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
Stress–Allspice, Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Patchouli, Spruce, Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang
Stretchmarks–Tangerine
Sunburn–Eucalyptus, Lavender
Tension–Allspice, Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang
Tightening–Grapefruit
Tonifying–Anise, Basil, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel
Tranquilizing–Geranium
Ulcers–Geranium
Unwinding–Cajeput
Uplifting–Anise, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Patchouli, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Uterine Hemorrhage–Geranium
Vaginal Infection–Eucalyptus
Viral Infection–Tea Tree
Vitalizing–Cinnamon, Spearmint
Warming–Allspice, Anise, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary
Warts–Lemon, Tea Tree
Water Retention–Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, Rosemary
Whooping Cough–Sweet Fennel
Worry–Clary Sage, Lemon
Wounds–Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree
Wrinkles–Clary Sage
