ESSENTIAL OIL PROPERTIES, USES, AND SAFETY DATA FOR PEOPLE *
Allspice: Joints; arthritis, fatigue, muscle cramp, and stiffness; Cramp, flatulence, indigestion and nausea,
Depression and Stress. Do not use with out diluting in carrier oil; skin irritant.
Anise: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, and stomachic. Used in pharmaceutical industry in cough mixtures. Avoid During Pregnancy.
Basil/sweet: Insect bites, insect repellent, bronchitis, coughs, flu, fever, anxiety, depression and Migrains.
Actions: Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorant, and stimulant of adrenal cortex. Relatively, non –toxic, non –irritant, although possible sensitization in some individuals.
Catnip: Catnip is believed. to be 10X more effective than DEET in repelling mosquitoes, with out the toxicity.
Cedarwood: Antiseptic, antiseborrheic, aphrodisiac, astringent, diuretic, and fungicidal. Uses: dandruff, acne, fungal infections, arthritis, bronchitis, and insect repellent. Non-toxic, non-irritant, non –sensitizing.
Chamomile Roman: (True Chamomile) Actions: Analgesic, anti-anemic, antiseptic, bactericidal, hypnotic, nerve sedative. Pharmaceutical; Used in antiseptic ointments and antispasmodic preparations. Uses; allergies, boils, burns, cuts, sensitive skin, teething, arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pain, sprains, indigestion, nausea, headache, insomnia, tension and stress. Non- toxic, non –irritant.
Citronella: Actions: Antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal, insecticide and tonic. Uses: excessive perspiration, insect repellent, fatigue, headaches, and flu. Non-toxic, nonirritant; may cause dermatitis in some individuals
:Clove Bud: Actions: antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antispasmodic. Excellent for toothaches and gum infections. Insect repellent. Dilution Required. Possible Skin Irritant
Cinnamon Leaf: Actions: antidiarrheal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, parasiticide, and stimulant. Pharmaceutical: nasal sprays, cough syrups, and dental preparations. Uses: Lice, tooth and gum care, wasp stings, anorexia, diarrhea, intestinal infection, chills, and stress. Relatively non-toxic, always dilute, possible skin irritant, and irritant to mucous membranes
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Eucalyptus (Blue Gum): Actions: Analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, parasiticide, and stimulant. Pharmaceutical: preparations of liniments, inhalants, coughsyrups, ointments and toothpaste. Uses: cuts , arthritis, muscular aches and pains, sports injuries, asthma, bronchitis, colds, flu, and headaches. Always dilute. Externally non-toxic, DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
Eucalyptus Lemon: Actions: Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, deodorant, fungicidal and insecticide. Uses; Athletes foot, dandruff, insect repellent, asthma, colds, fevers, and appears to have bacteriostatic activity towards staphylococcus . Employed for the isolation of natural citronellal. Non-toxic, non irritant, possible sensitization, NEVER TAKE INTERNALLY.
Geranium: Actions: Antidepressant, antihemorrhagic, antiflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal, and stimulant. Uses: Acne, bruises, broken capillaries, burns, lice, mosquito repellent, ringworm, edema, and poor circulation. Non- toxic, non- irritant, may cause sensitizing in hyper sensitive individual.
Grapefruit: Actions: Antiseptic, antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, diuretic, and stimulant. Uses: Acne, promotes hair growth, exercise preparation, muscle fatigue, stiffness, colds, flu, depression, and headaches. Non-toxic, slight irritant, non-phototoxic oxidizes fast.
Juniper berry: Actions: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, diuretic, parasiticide, sedative. Uses: dermatitis, hair loss, colds flu, infections, and anxiety.
Lavendin Grosso: Actions (same as Lavender) analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, deodorant, insecticide, parasiticide, sedative, sudorific, tonic, antiflammatory. Pharmaceutical: Antiseptic ointments, veterinary practice as a prophylactic, incipient paralysis, for rhermatism and arthritis. Uses: abscesses, allergies, athletes foot, boils, bruises, burns, earache, inflammations, insect bites and stings, insect repellent, psoriasis, ringworm, sunburn, mscular aches, asthma, bronchitis, cough, cramps, colic, flatulence, nausea, cystitis, flu, depression, headache, migrains, stress, and vertigo. NON TOXIC, NON IRRITANT, NON SENSITIZING. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THIS OIL (OR TRUE LAVENDER) IN THEIR BARN FIRST AID BOX AND IN THEIR MEDICINE CABINET
Lavender same as above.
Lemon: Actions: anti-anemic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, diuretic, hypotensive, insecticidal, and stimulates white corpuscles. Uses: anemia, boils, cuts, insect bites, arthritis, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, poor circulation, asthma, bronchitis, insect repellent, and infections. Non-toxic, may cause dermal irritation, always dilute, phototoxic do not use on skin exposed to direct sunlight
Lemongrass: Actions: analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, deodorant, fungicidal, and insecticide. Uses: athletes foot, excessive perspiration, insect repellent (fleas, lice, ticks) muscular pains, poor circulation , indigestion, infections, and headaches. Non-toxic, dermal irritant, always dilute, use with care.
Orange Sweet: Actions: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal, fungicidal, sedative, and tonic. Bronchitis chills. Constipation dyspepsia, spasm colds flue, nervous tension and stress. Generally non-toxic, although should never be taken orally, slight irritant.
Palmarosa: Actions: Antiseptic, bactericidal, digestive, hydrating, stimulant. Uses: dermatitis and skin infections, moisturizes skin, stimulates cellular regeneration, acts on the pathogenic intestinal flora, treats stress. Nontoxic, non-irritant
Patchouli: Actions: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, astringent, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, bactericidal, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, fungicidal, prophylactic, and stomachic. Fixative Oil that gets better with age. Uses: athletes foot, chapped skin, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections, impetigo, insect repellent, and stress . Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
Pepper Black: Actions: analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aperitif, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, laxative, circulatory stimulant, and tonic. Uses: arthritis, muscular aches, poor circulation, rheumatic pain, sprains, stiffness , chills, colic, diarrhea, colds, flu, infections and viruses. Non-toxic,irritant in high concentration, always dilute, use in moderation
Peppermint: Actions: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, cephalic, expectorant, hepatic, stomachic, and vasoconstrictor. Pharmaceutical: ingredient in cough, cold and flu and digestive remedies. Uses: ringworm, toothache, muscular pain, palpitations, asthma, bronchitis,, halitosis, sinusitis, spasmodic cough, relief from head colds , colic cramp, flatulence, colds, flu, fevers, fainting, headache, and mental fatigue, vertigo. Non toxic irritant in concentration, always dilute, use in moderation.
Rosemary: Actions: analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, fungicidal, hypertensive, parasiticide, circulatory stimulant, and tonic. Uses, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, insect repellent, lice, promotes hair growth, stimulates skin, arteriosclerosis, fluid retention, muscular pain, palpitations, poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, jaundice, colds, flu, infections, headaches, mental fatigue and stress. Non-toxic, always dilute, avoid during pregnancy, not to be used by epileptics, contra-indicated in cases of high blood pressure
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Rosewood; Actions; mild analgesic, anti-convulsant, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, cellular stimulant, deodorant, immune stimulant, tissue regenerator. Uses: dermatitis, scars, wounds, colds, flu, fever, infections, headaches and nervous tension. Non=toxic, non irritant, non-sensitizing
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Sandalwood: Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, diuretic, expectorant, insecticidal, and sedative. Uses: chapped skin, bronchitis, coughs, diarrhea, cystitis, depression, insomnia, and stress. Pharmaceutical: disinfectant. Non toxic.
Spearmint : Actions: anesthetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, hepatic, stimulant, and tonic. Uses: dermatitis, asthma, sinusitis, colic, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, colds, fevers, fatigue, headache, migraine, and stress. Milder form of Peppermint and better to use for childrens conditions. Non-toxic, always dilute.
Tangerine: Much like orange, and is often used for children and pregnant women. Non-toxic possibly phototoxic. Milder citrus action.
Tea Tree: Actions: anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericida, balsamic, expectorant, fungicidal, immuno-stimulant, parasiticide. Pharmaceutical: Cleaners, toothpastes, deodorants, disinfectants, gargles, germicides. Uses: abscess, athletes foot, cold sores, blisters, burns, dandruff, insect bites, infected wounds, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, tuberculosis, thrush, colds, fever, flu, and infectious illnesses. Non toxic, non irritant, possible sensitization
Vetiver: Actions: antiseptic, antispasmodic, sedative, stimulant circulatory, production of red corupuscles. Uses: cuts, arthritis, muscular pains, sprains, stiffess, depression, insomnia, nervous tension, deeply relaxing and valuable in massage and for any one experiencing stress. Non toxic
Ylang-Ylang: Actions: antiseptic, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, sedative, analgesic, antiseborrheic, euphoric, circulatory stimulant.. Uses: hair growth, irritated skin, high blood pressure, hypernea, palpitations, impotence, insomnia, insect bites, anxiety depression, nervous tension, and stress. Ylang- Ylang soothes and inhibits anger born from frustration. Non toxic non irritant. Use in moderation can cause headaches in large amounts.
Clary Sage: One of my favorite. I call this a happy oil. Actions: anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, deodorant, digestive, euphoric, sedative. Uses: High blood pressure, muscular aches, asthma, cramps, labor pain, depression, migrains, and stress. Non-toxic. Avoid during Pregnancy. Do not use while drinking alcohol.
* AROMATHERAPY by Jean Valnet |
