Essential & Organic Oils A-L

Amrette Seed – These have warmth- giving, relaxing and stimulating properties.2-3 drops of oil are used to relieve anxiety, depression, tiredness and other stress related conditions, cramps, pains and muscular aches.



Can freshen up tired and hurting feet. Should be used in low dosage and frequent massages and bath with it should be avoided.
 
Aniseed – Have warming and stimulating properties. 3-5 drops are helpful in treating bronchitis, coughs and catarrh.

Angelica – is useful in muscular pains and aches, rheumatism, flu, cold, cough and aides digestion. Used in healing smoker’s cough. Not to be used during pregnancy and avoid exposure to sunlight.

Basil – Have uplifting and refreshing properties. Has multiple uses 2-3 drops help to relieve tension, stress, mild anxiety, loss of appetite, indigestion, flatulence, nausea, temporarily relieves cough, sinusitis, cold, fever, bronchitis, earaches, eases rheumatic, arthritic, muscular pains and spasm. It also used as an insect repellent. But is to be avoided during pregnancy.

Bergamot – (3-5 drops) Has calming, refreshing and rejuvenating properties. Can heal wounds, relieves ulcers, treats pre menstrual tension and eczema. Acts as an appetizer. Relieves respiratory infections, colic, flatulence and indigestion. Used in oily skin problems. Used in treating mental and psychological disturbances. It is effective in treating cold sores and chicken pox.



Acts as an antiseptic for urinary tract problem. Can be photosensitive and can cause skin irritation.

Black pepper – Can be warming and strengthening. 2-3 drops can relieve stiffness, pains, muscular aches and fatigue. Helps in curing heartburn, indigestion, flatulence, colic and loss of appetite. Tones muscles and helps in peripheral circulation. Increases concentration and alertness. Provides temporary relief from respiratory infections, chills, cold, flu, arthritis, fibrosis and catarrh. But should used in moderation.

Camphor  - Should be used in moderation. Helps in treating colds, coughs, fever, constipation, arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, insomnia, acne, inflamed skin and depression. 2-3 drops can be used at a time.

Cardamom – 2-3 drops can be used. It is a tonic and helps to relieve aches, headaches, coughs, nausea and indigestion. But should be used in moderation.
 
Chamomile – (3-5) drops can give a soothing effect. Used for diarrhea, gastritis, colitis, urinary tract infection, menopause and menstrual related problems. Eases fear, anxiety and anger. It is helpful in treating sleeplessness and helps to relieve muscular and joint pains and is used in treating skin problems.



Soothes inflamed wounds, broken capillaries, blisters. It can be used to lighten fair hair. Has mild effect on children facing teething problem and earache.

Clove Bud – 1-2 drops when used have warming and soothing properties. It is used as an effective antiseptic, analgesic and anti-bacterial. It provides relief from sprains, asthma, cold, flu, dyspepsia, diarrhea, toothache, ulcers, wounds, bronchitis, nervous tension, depression and stress. It is useful in fighting acne and acts as mosquito repellent. It should be used in low moderation and is to be avoided during pregnancy. 

Cypress – 2 drops of this can provide refreshed, calm and strengthening effect. It brings down external bleeding, excessive perspiration and heavy menstrual flow; used as an astringent to circulation, hemorrhoids, varicose veins; useful in asthma, bronchitis, dry cough, cold and flu. Helps to heal swollen breasts. It should not be used during pregnancy.  

Clarysage – has Euphoric, sensual, warming and relaxing properties. 2-5 drops can be used.  Brings down high blood pressure and excessive sebum. It is useful in dealing with anxiety, stress, tension and migraine, menstrual cramps and pain, PMT, muscular tension and excessive perspiration. It encourages labor and eases childbirth. Immune system is strengthened and reduces asthma. Causes drowsiness, so it has to be avoided if one suffers from epilepsy or in case of pregnancy.

Eucalyptus – 2-3 drops of this have cooling and clearing properties.



It cures cold and fever. Clears blocked nose and head. Relieves stress, fatigue, muscular pains, sprains, aches, rheumatism, headaches, sinusitis and mild respiratory infections. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties too. And is also used as an insect repellent. Sometimes it can cause skin irritation.

Fennel – have calming effect. 2-3 drops are useful in easing colic, constipation, nausea, flatulence, loss of appetite, fluid retention, menstrual pain, PMT, menopause and digestion problems. Has mild laxative and diuretic effect. Cures kidney stones and relieves intestinal spasm. Increases flow of breast milk, relieves bronchitis and helps to fight hangovers. It is to be avoided during pregnancy.

Frankincense – it has strengthening and soothing properties. 3-5 drops can be used at a time. Helps in meditation. Strengthens emotionally against grief, fear and nightmares. It cures asthma, bronchitis, coughs and catarrh.



It helps in healing dry, wrinkled, scarred, inflamed skin, ulcers and infected wounds. It helps to maintain supple skin.

Geranium – It is associated with calm, balancing, relaxing and refreshing properties. 5-7 drops helps to deal menopausal problems, postnatal depression, PMT. Normalizes skin imbalances and problems. Treats swollen and painful breasts, fluid retention problems, throat infections. It cures cold, flu, acne, bruises, burns, cuts, mouth ulcers, eczema and dermatitis. It acts as astringent and cleanser. Also works as insect repellent.
  
Ginger – 2-3 drops have warm and stimulating properties. Helps in blood circulation, aids          memory, relaxes blood vessels. If inhaled, relieves morning sickness. Relieves pains, aches, sprains and strains. Cures cold, catarrh, flu, fever and sore throat. Relieves flatulence, travel sickness, indigestion. It may cause irritation in sensitive skin so use in moderation.
 
Juniper Berry – 2-3 drops can be used to heal bruises, acne, colic, cramps, menstrual pain, cough, arthritis, less menstrual flow, swollen and painful breasts.



Tones the skin and deals with obesity, loss of appetite, hemorrhoids, poor circulation and fluid retention. If used in excess can irritate kidneys. Not be used if suffering from high B.P. and in pregnancy.

Lavender – It has harmonizing, soothing, balancing, refreshing, relaxing and calming properties. 5-10 drops relieves muscular aches and pains, bites and stings. Cures cold, flu, sleeplessness, headache and minor burns. It helps in relieving anxiety, stress and irritability. It helps to balance and harmonize the body. Usage should be avoided during pregnancy.   

Lemon – 3-6 drops help in healing cold, fever, flu, sore throat, mouth ulcers, poor circulation, high B.P., hormonal headaches, wounds, stress, nervous tension, acidity and bronchial problems. Helps to stop hot flushes during menopause. Helps to clear freckles and is an effective insect repellent too. Avoid using it in sunlight.

Lemongrass –  (1-3 drops) It helps to open the skin pores, treating oily skin, curing acne and indigestion. Helps in shock, grief and stress. Helps to fight lethargy, insomnia and irritability during menopause, excitability in children. Improves skin elasticity, scars and stretch marks. It gives relief from sore throat, headaches and mild respiratory problems. Can cause skin irritation. To be avoided during pregnancy.