Donna's Place! Aromatherapy Oils from A to L

Essential Oils

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Angelica Root ..... *Detoxifies*
Arthritis, gout, nervous exhaustion
Warnings: Do not use if pregnant, or in direct sunlight, or in a
concentration of more than 1%.

Aniseed ..... *Antispasmodic*
For indigestion, flatulence, digestive problems & spasms.

Basil, Sweet ..... *Relieves mental fatigue*
Clears the head, gives strength & clarity, relieves migraines.

Bay Leaf, Wild ..... *Cough suppressant; Scalp stimulant*
Dandruff, oily hair; promotes hair growth, relieves cough.
Warning: Use in moderation, 1% or less in a blend.

Benzoin-Absolute ..... *Expectorant*
Powerful skin healing effects, rashes, eczema, dry & chapped skin.
Helps relieve nervous tension.

Bergamot ..... *Relieves anxiety*
Very uplifting & refreshing, reduces depression. Excellent for acne
and stress-related eczema.
Caution: Do not use in direct sunlight.

Bergamot-Bergapten Free ..... *Relieves anxiety*
Very uplifting & refreshing, reduces depression.
Excellent for acne & srress-related eczema.

Birch, Sweet-Wild ..... *Anti-inflammatory*
Good for arthritis, increases circulation, detoxifies.
Warning: Harmful in high concentration; use less than 1% in a blend.

Carrot, Seed ..... *Treats Skin Problems*
Eczema, rosacea; revitalizes & tones mature & dry skin,
helps to prevent & reduce wrinkles.
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Cassia Bark ..... *Antibacterial*
Use as an air deodorizer; antifungal & antiviral.
Warning: Very irritating to skin. Avoid using during pregnancy,
or on children.

Cedarwood, Virginia-Wild ..... *Astringent*
Acne, oily skin & scalp, dandruff, hair loss & psoriasis.
Great insect repellent & room deodorizer.
Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy.

Chamomile Blue ..... *Anti-inflammatory*
Soothes skin irritations, relieves headaches, migraines, insomnia,
inflamed joints & wounds. A nervous sedative.
Note: Fine for use on children.

Chamomile Blue-Wild ..... *Anti-inflammatory*
Soothes skin irritations, relieves headaches, migraines, insomnia
and inflamed joints.
Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy or on children.

Chamomile Roman ..... *Analgesic*
Muscle & joint pain, eczema, headaches, migraines & insomnia.
Reduces nervous tension & depression. Very sedative.
Note: Best chamomile for children.

Citronella ..... *Deodorizer*
Use as an insect repellent or a room deodorizer; very bactericidal.
Warning: May cause dermatitis; avoid using during pregnancy.

Clary Sage ..... *Antispasmodic*
Female hormonal balancer; excellent for menstrual cramps & PMS.
Warning: Avoid alcohol and avoid using during pregnancy.

Clove Bud ..... *Bactericidal*
Infections, athletes foot, sprains, & toothaches. Use as a
room freshener to deodorize, repel insects & prevent colds.
Warning: May cause skin irritations.

Coriander SeedM ..... *Analgesic*
Muscular aches & pains, poor circulation, stiffness & arthritis.
Helps with mental fatigue, migraines & exhaustion.

Cypress ..... *Antispasmodic*
Cellulite, muscular cramps & varicose veins.
helps with asthma, bronchitis & whooping cough.
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Dillweed ..... *Digestion*
Great for colicky children as a massage, only use 3 drops per ounce of
carrier. Relieves dyspepsia, flatulence & indigestion.

Elemi-Wild ..... *Antiseptic*
Prevents infection of cuts & wounds, inflammations, wrinkles
and dry skin; Bronchitis & coughs.

Eucalyptus Globulus ..... *Expectorant*
Antiseptic; Respiratory conditions - asthma, colds & flu;
helps regenerate lung tissue; helps increase oxygen supply.
Warning: Quite strong for children.

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Eucalyptus Radiata ..... *Anti-inflammatory*
Respiratory conditions, bronchitis, colds & flu; great for asthma,
muscular aches & pains, poor circulation, sprains.
Note: Fine for use on children.

Fennel, Sweet ..... *Digestion*
Abdominal cramping, flatulence, colic, constipation, glandular
system, loss of appetite, nausea.
Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy or if epileptic.

Frankincense ..... *Skin care*
Treats aging & dry skin, acne & scars, anxiety & stress-related
conditions, slows & deepens breathing; good for meditation.
Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy.
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Geranium ..... *Hormonal Balancing*
Helps regulate hormonal system; regenerates skin cells; good for
eczema, scars, nervous tension & depression.

Ginger Root ..... *Analgesic*
Indigestion, nausea, diarrhea. Relieves arthritis & rheumatism;
very warming to the muscular system.
Warning: Do not use in direct sunlight.

Grapefruit ..... *Stimulant*
Acne, oily skin; promotes hair growth & reduces muscle fatigue.
Relieves cellulitis & water retention; helps reduce depression.

Grapefruit-Organic ..... *Stimulant*
Acne, oily skin; promotes hair growth & reduces muscle fatigue.
Relieves cellulitis & water retention; helps reduce depression.

Helichrysum ..... *Healing*
Abscesses, acne, boils, burns, cuts, eczema, inflammation,
severe scars, wounds; relieves aches & pains & strained muscles.

Hyssop-Wild ..... *Antispasmodic*
Asthma, bronchitis, tonsillitis, indigestion, colds, flu,
whooping cough.
Warning: Avoid if pregnant or epileptic. Do not use in high doses.
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Jasmine, Absolute ..... *Intoxicating*
Stimnulates the brain to release encephaline, a neurotransmitter which
acts as an antidepressant & aphrodisiac.
Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy.

Juniper, Berry ..... *Detoxify*
Releases accumulated fluids & toxins; treats cellulitis gout, rheumatism.
Warning: Avoid using during pregnancy, or if you have kidney disease.

Lavender (and Lavender-Wild) ..... *Balancing* (most versatile oil)
Burns, eczema, insomnia, headaches, infections, flu, wounds,
muscular aches; Calms and Relaxes.

Lemon ..... *Astringent*
Acne, boils, oily skin, herpes, infections, aids in the removal of cellulite.
Refreshing, clears the mind.
Warning: Do not use in direct sunlight.

Lemon-Organic ..... *Astringent*
Acne, boils, oily skin, herpes, infections, aids in the removal of cellulite.
Refreshing, clears the mind.
Warning: Do not use in direct sunlight.
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Lemongrass ..... *Antiseptic*
Purifier & room deodorizer, disinfectant, insect repellent;
infectious diseases, excessive perspiration, acne, athletes foot.

Lime ..... *Lymphatic stimulant*
Water retention, gall bladder & liver congestion, cellulitis,
increases circulation; Refreshing & uplifting.
Warning: Do not use in direct sunlight.

Litsea Cubeba-Wild ..... *Digestion*
Flatulence & indigestion; Very antiseptic - relieves acne,
excessive perspiration, greasy skin; Good insect repellent.

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