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Essential Oil Actions/Properties Guide
(Please see our safety infomation (at bottom of page) and read the following)
Legal Stuff: Information provided is not designed to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any illness, or injury and is provided for informational purposes only. Always consult a medical doctor, or other alternative medical practitioner when suffering from any disease, illness, or injury, or before attempting a traditional or folk remedy. Keep all products away from children. As with any natural product, they can be toxic if misused.
Action or Property Essential Oils
Analgesic Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Black Pepper Juniper Berry Peppermint Rosemary Clove Bud
Anti-bacterial Cinnamon Leaf Cedar Atlas Ravensara Eucalyptus Bergamot Geranium Tea Tree
Anti-inflammatory Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Frankincense Eucalyptus Lavender Tea Tree Yarrow Myrrh
Anti-spasmodic Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Clary Sage Lavender Valerian Cypress Jasmine
Anti-viral Peppermint Eucalyptus Ravensara Bergamot Tea Tree Lemon Niaouli Oregano
Aphrodisiac Black Pepper Sandalwood Ylang Ylang Clary Sage Patcholi Jasmine Ginger
Astringent Juniper Berry Bitter Orange Sandalwood Geranium Grapefruit Rosemary Cypress
Decongestive Sandalwood Peppermint Ravensara Eucalyptus Rosemary Niaouli Myrtle
Deodorant Juniper Berry Lemongrass Citronella Bergamot Lavender Cypress
Diuretic Sweet Marjoram Juniper Berry Rosemary Grapefruit Geranium Patchouli Cypress
Expectorant Frankincense Peppermint Eucalyptus Ravensara Fir Rosemary
Fungicide German Chamomile Cinnamon Leaf Eucalyptus Clove Bud Tea Tree Thyme
Immunostimulant Cinnamon Leaf Frankincense Rosemary Clove Bud Geranium Lavender Tea Tree
Insect Repellent Eucalyptus Cedar viginiana Peppermint Lemongrass Citronella Patcholi Geranium
Neurotonic Sweet Thyme Juniper Berry Peppermint Rosemary Bergamot Lavender Cypress
Sedative Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Sandalwood Ylang Ylang Clary Sage Jasmine
Stimulant Cinnamon Leaf Juniper Berry Black Pepper Peppermint Eucalyptus Rosemary Clove Bud
safety
Safety Considerations (please see sources below)
Do not take essential oils internally.
Always use sparingly. Lavender and Tea Tree (Melaleuca) are generally safe for direct skin application. Oils that should be applied to the skin with caution, and always diluted, are: Aniseed, West Indian Bay, White Camphor, Clove Bud, Coriander, Eucalyptus Blue Gum, Hyssop, Nutmeg, Sweet Fennel, Parsley Seed, Spanish Sage, Tagetes (only well diluted .05%), Bergamot (well diluted), Verbena, and Thyme. Pennyroyal, Mustard, Sassafras, Rue, Wormseed, Tansy, Benzoin, and Mugwort should not be used at all.
For most applications, a good rule of thumb is 1 drop per 5ml of carrier oil. Use no more than 5-10 drops per full bathtub of water.
Neat (undiluted application). As mentioned above, Lavender and Tea Tree are fine for direct application, although some people are sensitive and may develop irritation. If you have sensitive skin, apply a small amount and wait 1 hour. If irritation develops, rub well with pure carrier oil, then wash with soap and water. For future use, try further diluting the oils.
Oils such as Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood may be applied neat as in a perfume.
Oils that are known to irritate are: Aniseed, Sweet Basil, Black Pepper, Cajeput, White Camphor, Virginian Cedarwood, Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud, Eucalyptus Blue Gum, Ginger, Juniper, Lemon, Lemongrass, Parsley Seed, Peppermint, Pine Needle, Cinnamon Bark, and Thyme. Always use diluted and in small quantities.
Avoid the following oils before exposure to sunlight or tanning beds: Angelica Root, Bergamot, Lime, Bitter Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Sweet Orange, and Tangerine.
For children and babies, always reduce the recommended amount by half, or more. Definitely avoid any oils that are known to be an irritant. Even Lavender and Tea Tree should be diluted to 1 drop/teaspoon base oil.
During Pregnancy, only use in half the regular dilution. Totally avoid: Basil, Virginian Cedarwood, Celery Seed, Clary Sage, Clove, Cinnamon Leaf, Citronella, Hyssop, Juniper, Marjoram, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Spanish Sage, and Thyme. During the first four months, avoid Angelica Root, Atlas Cedarwood, Sweet Fennel, Rose, and Rosemary.
High Blood Pressure. Do not use Rosemary, Spanish Sage, or Thyme.
Epilepsy. Do not use Fennel, Hyssop, Rosemary, and Spanish Sage.
Alcohol. Clary Sage can cause nausea and exaggerated drunkenness when used within a few hours before or after drinking alcohol.
Carcinogenic oils: Calamus, Sassafras.
Hypoglycemia. Avoid Geranium.
Kidney problems. Use Juniper, Sandalwood and Coriander with caution.
As with anything, use caution. Buy a quality book, and learn as much as you can about Essential Oils. They have been known to have many medicinal uses and can greatly benefit anyone.
Sources - These safety tips were compiled from various sources including:
The Complete Illustrated Guide To Aromatherapy, Lawless
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Worwood
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