Quick Guide to uses and applications.
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Oil
Type
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Brief
description of applications and uses. |
| Basil |
Chest infections,
Digestive problems, Fever, Tired & Aching muscles, Gum & Mouth
infections, Mental fatique, Jaundice, Head cold. |
| Benzoin |
Cold, Flu,
Sore throat, Stimulates circulation, Cracked hands, Warming &
Soothing, Depresion, Anxiety, Sadness, Urine flow. |
| Bergamot |
Cystitis,
Vaginal itching, Tension, Anxiety, Depression, Fever, Insect repellant,
Digestive problems, Cold sores, Shingles, Blisters. |
| Black Pepper |
Muscle aches
& pains, Poor circulation, Chillblains, Sprains, Constipation,
Colic, Colds, Flu, Infections, Catarrh, Heartburn, Nausea. |
| Cajeput |
Colds, Respiritory
infections, Mucua build-up, Catarrh, Sinusitis, Sore & aching
muscles, Oily skin, Spots, Insect bites, Viral infections. |
| Carrot
Seed |
Jaundice,
Liver disorders, Eczema, Wrinkled skin, Burns, Dry & mature skin
conditions. |
| Cedarwood |
Bronchial
infections, Urinary infections, Cystitis, Vaginal infections, Catarrh,
Acne, Aphrodisiac, Stimulant, Tonic. |
| Chamomile |
Boils, Abscesses,
Digestive system, Tension, Stress, Anxiety, Diarrhoea, Cistitis, PMT,
Sprains, Arthritis, Dry, red & sore skin. |
| Citronella |
Insect repellent |
| Cinnamon |
Digestive
problems, Stomach cramps, Menstrual cramps, Aphrodisiac, Aches &
chills of flu, Concalescence, Joint pain. |
| Clary Sage |
Stress, Tension,
Relaxing, Asthma, Migrain, Convalescence, Digestive cramps, Excess
sweating, Sexual tension, Hiccoughs. |
| Clove Bud |
Toothache,
Scabies, Ulcers, Wounds, Acne, Athlete's foot, Bruises, Burns, Insect
repellent, Cuts, Diarrhoea, Bronchitis. |
| Cypress |
Piles, Oily
skin, Excess perspiration, Insect repellent, Bleeding gums, Wounds,
Varicose veins, Asthma, Menopause, Stress. |
| Eucalyptus |
Colds, Catarrh,
Infectious illness, Burns, Shingles, Muscular aches & pains, Rheumatism,
Cold sores, Insect repellent. |
| Fennel |
Gout, Arthritis,
Alcohol poisoning, Nausea, Flatulence, Indigestion, Hiccoughs, Cellulitis,
Menstrual cycle, Gum infections. |
| Frankincense |
Coughs, Bronchial
catarrh, Asthma, Older skin, Wrinkles, Heavy periods, Emotionally
calming, Anxiety, Bereavement. |
| Geranium |
Dry &
oily skin, Menopause, PMT, Fluid retention, Cellulitis, Tonic, Jaundice,
Sore throat, Ulcers, Skin allergies. |
| Ginger |
Rheumatism,
Arthritis, Muscular pain, Fatigue, Colds, Flu, Diarrhoea, Catarrh,
Morning sickness, Travel sickness. |
| Grapefruit |
Fluid retention,
Cellulite, Getting rid of toxins, Oily skin, Acne, Fluid retention,
Depression, Muscular aces & pains. |
| Jasmin |
Menstrual
pain, labour pain, Post-natal depression, Prostate trouble , Sexual
problems, Aphrodisiac, Sensitive skin, Lethargy. |
| Juniper |
Urine retention,
Cystitis, Detoxification, Prostate trouble, Irregular periods, Acne,
Convalescence, Appetite stimulant, Fleas on animals. |
| Lavender |
Colds, Coughs,
Flu, Headache, Insomnia, Catarrh, Muscular pain, Rheumatism, Arthritis,
menstrual pain, Skin conditions. |
| Lemon |
Reducing temperature,
Bronchitis, Flu, Hlps stop bleeding, Gum tonic, Gout, Rheumatism,
Digestive tonic, Dull skin. |
| Lemongrass |
Headaches,
Tired & sweaty feet, Acne, Athletes foot, Perspiration, Poor circulation,
Nervous exhaustion, Stress, Insect repellent. |
| Lime |
Acne, Anaemia,
Brittle nails, Chillblains, Greasy skin, Spots, Varicose veins, Throat
infections, Catarrh, Warts, Insect bites. |
| Litsea
Cubeba |
Oily skin,
Congested skin, Spots, Acne, Flatulence, Indigestion, High blood pressure,
Nervous tension, Stress, Insect repellent. |
| Mandarin |
Acne, Oily
& congested skin, Spots, Scars, Stretch marks, Fluid retention,
Obesity, Insomnia, nervous tension, Hiccoughs. |
| Manuka |
Colds, Catarrh,
Sinusitis, Sore throat, Spots, Cuts, Boils, Acne, Oily skin, Insect
bites, Fleas on animals, Muscular pain, Allergic rashes. |
| Marjoram |
Chest infections,
Asthma, Chilblains, Bruises, Arthritis, Lumbago Muscular aches, Colic,
Constipation, PMS, Headache, Insomnia. |
| Melissa |
Allergies,
Insect bites, Eczma, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colic, Indigestion,
Nausea, Menstrual problems, Anxiety, Shock. |
| Myrrh |
Chapped skin,
Athletes foot, Eczma, mature complexions, Wrinkles, Wounds, Gum infections,
Chest problems, Thrush, Colds. |
| Neroli |
Scars, Stretch
marks, Thread veins, Wrinkles, Palpitations, Poor circulation, Spasm,
Colic, Flatulence, Anxiety, PMT, Stress, Shock. |
| Niaouli |
Cystitis,
Urinary infection, Minor wounds, Burns, Cuts, Boils, Acne, Chest infections. |
| Nutmeg |
Bacterial
infection, Impotence, Neuralgia, Nervous fatigue, Flatulence, Nausea,
Arthritis, Gout, Sluggish digestion. |
| Orange |
Helps in winter
months, Gum infections, Mouth ulcers, Dull & oily skin, Water
retention, Chills, Flu, Obesity, Palpitations. |
| Palmarosa |
Acne, Skin
infections, Wrinkles, Skin moisturiser, Anorexia, Nervous conditions,
Cell regeneration, Stress. |
| Patchouli |
Athletes foot,
Acne, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Eczma, Oily skin, Sores, Wounds, Wrinkles,
Frigidity, Nervous exhaustion, Stress. |
| Peppermint |
Ringworm,
Scabies, Toothache, Dermatitis, Muscular pain, Palpitations, Catarrh,
Head colds, Fainting, Headache, Mental fatigue. |
| Petitgrain |
Acne, Excessive
perspiration, Greasy skin & hair, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Convalescence,
Insomnia, Stress, Nervous conditions. |
| Pine |
Cuts, Excessive
perspiration, Scabies, Lice, Arthritis, Aches & pains, Asthma,
Poor circulation, Sore throat, Sinusitis, Stress, Colds. |
| Rose |
Broken capillaries,
Dry & sensitive skin, Wrinkles, Poor circulation, Asthma, Hay
fever, Liver congestion, Impotence, Stress, Nausea. |
| Rosemary |
Dandruff,
Greasy hair, Brain stimulant, Cold, Catarrh, Sinusitis, Cholesterol,
Tonic for heart, liver & gallbladder, Stiff muscles, Gout. |
| Rosewood |
Cell regeneration,
Depression, Stress, Bereavement, Frigidity, Aphrodisiac, Chronic fatigue,
Glandular fever, Skin problems, Wounds. |
| Sage |
Overworked
muscles, Sport injuries, Mouth infections. WARNING... TAKE CARE WITH
THIS OIL. |
| Sandalwood |
Dry &
cracked skin, greasy & chapped skin, Catarrh, Coughs, Nausea,
Cystitis, Depression, Insomnia, Stress, Diarrhoea, Bronchitis. |
| Spearmint |
Congested
skin, Acne, Dermatitis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Nausea, Sickness,
Cold, Fever, Headache, Fatigue, Strain, Stress. |
| Tea Tree |
Abscess, Acne,
Athlete's foot, Cold sores, Dandruff, Herpes, Insect bites, Asthma,
Catarrh, Thrush, Chicken pox, Flu, Fever, Veruccae. |
| Thyme |
Absdess, Acne,
Burns, Oily skin, Gum infections, Arthritis, Gout, Muscle pain, Sore
throat, Cold, Chills, Insomnia, Headaches, Stress. |
| Vanilla |
Sensual aphrodisiac,
Tension, Menstrual problems. |
| Verbena |
Digestive
problems especially related to stress, Hangover, Insomnia, Anxiety,
Stress, Tonic for nervous system, Liver congestion. |
| Vetivert |
Acne, Cuts,
Oily skin, Wounds, Muscular aches, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Stiffness,
Depression, Insomnia, Nervous tension, Stress. |
| Ylang Ylang |
Cramp, Constipation,
Haemorrhoids, Indigestion, Hypertension, Varicose veins, Inflammation,
Scars, Rashes, Thrombosis. |
IMPORTANT...
This quick-guide has been prepared from a variety of information freely
available from books and on the Internet. It is not intended as a comprehensive
guide and does not infer advice. Some essential oils should be avoided
during pregnancy and by sufferers of epilepsy. Users should always refer
to comprehensive information available prior to use. Users should take
steps to refer to safety information available. For many conditions above
it is necessary to take medical advice and/or the help of a qualified
aromatherapist. The Soap Kitchen can accept no liability for any problem
or reaction whatsoever in connection with the use or mis-use of any or
all of the above information.
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