Glossary of Essential Oil

A

Angelica: Strengthens, restores, and anchors. Avoid use in full sun.

Aniseed: Reduces cramping and indigestion. Do not use if pregnant.

Armoise: Emollient and muscle relaxant. Do not use if pregnant.


B

Basil: Soothes and tones. Use sparingly.

Bay: Stimulates and energizes. Can irritate skin.

Bergamot: Conditions skin, soothes. Antiseptic. Photo toxic.

Birch Tar: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Do not use if pregnant.

Black Currant Seed: Relieves PMS. High in Vitamin C.

Black Pepper: Muscle relaxant.


C

Cabreuva: Calming, increases alertness.

Cajeput: Stimulates, mood enhancer, antiseptic.

Camphor: Soothes, conditions skin, muscle relaxant. Do not use if pregnant or epileptic. See Hazards, below.

Cananga: Skin conditioner, deodorant.

Caraway: Muscle relaxant.

Cardamom: Muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, soothing agent.

Carrot Seed: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner.

Cedarwood: Antiseptic, skin conditioner, deodorant, soothing agent.

Celery Seed: Toner.

Chamomile Moroc: Muscle Relaxant, skin conditioner.

Chamomile Roman: Muscle Relaxant, skin conditioner.

Cinnamon Bark: Skin conditioner, anti-inflammatory. Can cause skin irritation.

Citronella: Skin conditioner, insect repellent.

Clary Sage: Skin conditioner, astringent, soothing agent, muscle relaxant. Do not use if pregnant or if drinking alcohol.

Clove Bud: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Can irritate skin.

Copaiba Balsam: Increases circulation, reduces stress.

Coriander: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent. Use sparingly.

Costus Root: Calming agent.

Cumin: Stimulating. Can irritate skin. Use sparingly.


E

Eucalyptus: Antiseptic, soothing agent, skin conditioner, sinus clearing.

Evening Primrose: Moisturizes dry skin and treats eczema.


F

Sweet Fennel: Muscle relaxant, soothing agent, antiseptic.

Frankincense: Skin conditioner, soothing agent.


G

Geranium: Skin refresher, muscle relaxant.

Ginger: Astringent.

Grapefruit: Soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner.


H

Hyssop: Soothing agent, skin conditioner. Do not use if pregnant, epileptic, or have high blood pressure.


J

Jasmine Absolute: Emollient, soothing agent, antiseptic.

Juniper: Skin detoxifier, astringent, soothing agent. Flammable.


L

Lavandin: Soothing agent, muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, astringent.

Lavender: Muscle relaxant, skin conditioner, soothing agent, astringent.

Lemon: Soothing agent, antiseptic.

Lemongrass: Skin conditioner, soothing agent, muscle relaxant, antiseptic.

Lime: Soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent.


M

Mandarin: Soothing agent, skin conditioner, astringent.

Manuka: Relieves aches and pains, healing to the skin.

Myrrh: Anti-inflammatory, emollient, antiseptic. Use in moderation if pregnant.


N

Neroli: Antiseptic, emollient.

Nutmeg: Antiseptic, soothes irritated skin, muscle relaxant.


O

Orange: Astringent, soothing agent, skin conditioner.

Origanum: Increases energy.


P

Palmarosa: Skin conditioner, soothing agent, emollient, muscle relaxant.

Peppermint: Emollient, antiseptic, muscle relaxant.

Pine: Antiseptic


R

Rose Absolute: Skin conditioner

Rose Otto: Astringent

Rosemary: Antiseptic, muscle relaxant, soothing agent, skin conditioner. Do not use if pregnant or have high blood pressure.

Rosewood: Muscle relaxant.


S

Sage: Soothing agent. Do not use if pregnant or epileptic.

Sandlewood: Antiseptic, emollient, soothing agent, skin conditioner.

Spearmint: Emollient, astringent, soothing agent. Use sparingly.


T

Tarragon: Astringent

Tea Tree: Antiseptic, acne fighter, dandruff fighter

Thyme: Antiseptic, toner


V

Vanilla: Emollient

Vetiver: Emollient, reduces blood pressure

Violet Leaf: Soothing agent, skin conditioner


Y

Yarrow: Reduces scarring

Ylang-Ylang: Reduces stress and tension