Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Promote Health and Well-Being, Balance & Harmony of Body, Mind, and Spirit

Details: Category: Aromatherapy; Last Updated: 03 January 2024

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62 Essential Oils and Their Healing Properties

Dive into the world of essential oils, potent plant extracts renowned for their therapeutic properties. Aromatherapy, rooted in aromatic essences, offers more than just pleasant scents. Essential oils have practical applications in elevating moods, combating depression, and enhancing overall well-being.

Functional Applications: These concentrated oils go beyond pleasant fragrances, finding utility in pain relief, inflammation reduction, and fortifying the immune, nervous, and lymphatic systems. Some oils exhibit potent antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and parasiticidal properties.

Practical Uses: Essential oils find applications in daily life, from inhalation to bathing and massage oils to household cleaners. Versatility extends to crafting personal care items like lotions and creams, scented candles, and even diaper wipes. Many scientific studies support using essential oils and aromatherapy for their physiological and psychological benefits, as can be found at the National Library of Medicine link. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1313734/pdf/10962794.pdf.

Essential Oils Physiological and Psychological Healing Benefits

Dive into the extensive world of essential oils, each offering unique physiological and psychological benefits. From Angelica Root to Ylang Ylang, these oils address skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and emotional imbalances, providing a holistic approach to well-being.

A No-nonsense Guide: This list covers a spectrum of healing attributes, from the calming properties of Lavender to the spicy effects of Peppermint. Discover each oil's emotional nuances, addressing anxiety, stress, and fatigue. These oils are potent, so use them judiciously for a balanced approach to body, mind, and spirit.

Exercise Caution: However, essential oils require caution. Proper dilution, especially before topical application, is crucial. Varied allergies and sensitivities necessitate a patch test and consultation with a healthcare professional, especially for those with underlying health conditions.

ESSENTIAL OIL	PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFIT	PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFIT
Angelica Root	Dull skin, gout, psoriasis, toxin build-up, water retention	Exhaustion, nervousness, and stress
Anise	Bronchitis, colds, coughs, flatulence, flu, muscle aches, rheumatism	Depression
Basil	Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect bites, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism, and sinusitis.	Fatigue, exhaustion, burnout, memory, and concentration
Bay	Dandruff, hair care, neuralgia, oily skin, poor circulation, sprains, and strains.	Emotional exhaustion and fatigue
Bay Laurel	Amenorrhea, colds, flu, loss of appetite, tonsillitis.	Confidence, mental confusion
Benzoin	Arthritis, bronchitis, chapped skin, coughing, laryngitis	Insecurity
Bergamot	Acne, abscesses, anxiety, boils, cold sores, cystitis, halitosis, itching, loss of appetite, oily skin, psoriasis.	Anger, anxiety, confidence, depression, stress, fatigue, fear, peace, happiness, insecurity, and loneliness.
Bois de Rose (Rosewood)	Acne, colds, dry skin, dull skin, fever, flu, frigidity, headache, oily skin, scars, sensitive skin, stress, stretch marks	Depression, emotional imbalance
Cajuput (Cajeput)	Asthma, bronchitis, coughs, muscle aches, oily skin, rheumatism, sinusitis, sore throat, and spots.	Fatigue, mental confusion
Cardamom	Appetite loss of, colic, halitosis.	Fatigue, stress, shame, guilt
Carrot Seed	Eczema, gout, mature skin, toxin build-up, water retention	Anxiety, confusion, exhaustion, mood swings, and stress
Cedarwood	Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughs, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, insect repellent, stress	Anxiety, fear, and insecurity
Cedarwood, Atlas	Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughing, cystitis, dandruff, and dermatitis.	Anxiety, fear, insecurity, and stress.
German Chamomile	Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, insomnia, nausea, neuralgia, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, wounds.	Anger, anxiety, depression, fear, irritability, loneliness, PMS, and stress.
Roman Chamomile	Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, nausea, neuralgia, PMS, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, wounds.	Anger, anxiety, depression, fear, irritability, loneliness, insomnia, and stress.
Cinnamon	Constipation, exhaustion, flatulence, lice, low blood pressure, rheumatism, scabies.	Concentration, emotional and mental fatigue
Citronella	Excessive perspiration, fatigue, headache, insect repellent, oily skin	Mind fog, tension
Clary Sage	Amenorrhea, asthma, coughing, gas, labor pains, sore throat.	Anxiety, fatigue, exhaustion, fear, loneliness, and stress
Clove Bud	Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, immune system, rheumatism, sprains, toothache	Memory and concentration, fatigue, depression
Coriander	Aches, arthritis, colic, gout, indigestion, nausea, rheumatism	Fatigue, irritation
Cypress	Excessive perspiration, hemorrhoids, oily skin, rheumatism, varicose veins.	Confidence, grief, memory, and concentration
Elemi	Bronchitis, catarrh, extreme coughing, mature skin, scars, stress, wounds.	Agitation, grief
Eucalyptus globulus	Arthritis, bronchitis, catarrh, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu, poor circulation, sinusitis.	Concentration, memory
Fennel	Bruises, cellulite, flatulence, gums, halitosis, mouth, nausea, obesity, toxin build-up, water retention	Fatigue, emotional imbalance
Frankincense	Anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, extreme coughing, scars, and stretch marks	Anxiety, depression, fatigue, exhaustion and burnout, fear, grief, happiness and peace, insecurity, loneliness, panic and panic attacks, and stress
Galbanum	Immune system abscesses, acne, boils, bronchitis, cuts, lice, mature skin, muscle aches, poor circulation, rheumatism, scars, sores, stretch marks, wounds	Emotional rigidity, mood swings, nervousness, and stress
Geranium	Acne, cellulite, dull skin, lice, menopause, oily skin.	Anxiety, depression, happiness, mood imbalance, and stress
Ginger	Aching muscles, arthritis, nausea, poor circulation	fatigue, exhaustion, and burnout
Grapefruit	Cellulite, dull skin, toxin build-up, water retention.	Confidence, fear, depression, happiness and peace, and stress
Helichrysum	Abscesses, acne, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, irritated skin, wounds	Grief, loneliness, panic, panic attacks, shock
Hyssop	Bruises, coughing, sore throat, respiratory system	Concentration, nervousness
Jasmine	Dry skin, labor pains, sensitive skin	Stress, depression, fear, fatigue, exhaustion and burnout, confidence, and anger
Juniper Berry	Cellulite, gout, hemorrhoids, obesity, rheumatism, toxin build-up, urinary system	Agitation, negative energy
Lavender	Acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, athlete's foot, bruises, burns, chicken pox, colic, cuts, cystitis, depression, dermatitis, earache, flatulence, headache, hypertension, insect bites, insect repellent, itching, labor pains, migraine, oily skin, rheumatism, scabies, scars, sores, sprains, strains, stress, stretch marks, vertigo, whooping cough	Anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks, and stress
Lemon	Athlete's foot, colds, corns, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts	Fear, happiness and peace, memory, and concentration
Lemongrass	Acne, athlete's foot, digestion, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress	Fatigue and mental confusion
Linden Blossom	Headache, migraine, acne, dull skin, oily skin, scars, spots, wrinkles.	Insomnia, stress, tension
Marjoram	Aching muscles, arthritis, cramps, migraine, neuralgia, rheumatism, spasm, sprains	Mood swings, PMS symptoms, stress
Melissa	Flu, indigestion, herpes, nausea, shingles, and cold sores	Agitation, anxiety, dementia, nervous tension
Myrrh	Amenorrhea, athlete's foot, bronchitis, chapped skin, gums, halitosis, itching, ringworm	Emotional imbalance, creativity
Myrtle	Acne, asthma, coughs, hemorrhoids, irritated skin	Addiction and self-destructive behavior, depression
Neroli	Mature skin, oily skin, scars, stretch marks	Anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, panic attacks, and stress
Niaouli	Acne, bronchitis, colds, coughs, dull skin, oily skin, sore throat, whooping cough	Concentration and mental fog
Nutmeg	Arthritis, constipation, muscle aches, nausea, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, and slow digestion.	Mental fatigue
Bitter Orange	Colds, constipation, dull skin, flatulence, flu, gums, mouth, slow digestion,	Anger, confidence, depression, fear, happiness, peace, and stress
Oregano	Coughs, digestion, respiration	Insecurity
Parsley	Congestion, digestion, diuretic, immune system, kidney infections, and stones	Frigidity
Patchouli	Acne, cellulite, chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, mature skin, oily skin.	Fatigue, rigidity, exhaustion, and stress
Black Pepper	Aching muscles, arthritis, detoxification, constipation, muscle cramps, poor circulation, sluggish digestion.	Anxiety, fatigue, concentration
Peppermint	Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies, sinusitis, vertigo	fatigue, exhaustion and burnout, memory, and concentration
Petitgrain	Rapid heartbeat, insomnia	Anxiety, panic
Pine	Colds, congestion, cough, flu, lungs sinusitis	Depression, fatigue, nervous exhaustion
Rose	Eczema, mature skin	Anger, anxiety, frigidity, depression, grief, menopause, happiness and peace, loneliness, panic and panic attacks, and stress
Rosemary	Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, and rheumatism.	fatigue, exhaustion and burnout, confidence, memory, and concentration
Sandalwood	Bronchitis, chapped and dry skin, laryngitis, oily skin, strep throat, urinary tract problems	Anxiety, depression, exhaustion and burnout, fear, grief, irritability, and stress
Spearmint	Asthma, exhaustion, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies.	Depression, mental fatigue
Thyme	Arthritis, bronchitis, Candida, cuts, dermatitis, gastritis, laryngitis	Concentration and memory
Vetiver	Acne, arthritis, muscular aches, oily skin, rheumatism	Anger, anxiety, exhaustion, insomnia, fear, grief, insecurity, and stress
Violet Leaf	Bronchitis, insomnia, liver congestion, sluggish circulation, problem skin	Fear, nostalgia, obsession, shyness
Yarrow	Acne, arthritis, inflammation, hair care, hypertension, insomnia	Insomnia, stress, and tension
Ylang Ylang	Hypertension, menopause, PMS symptoms, palpitations	Anger, depression, frigidity, mood swings, PMS, stress

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Perform a Patch Test Before Using

You should perform a patch test if you are new to using aromatherapy and essential oils or are concerned about any reactions you may have. Mix a tiny amount (2 drops) of essential oil with about 1/2 teaspoon carrier oil. Always follow the manufacturer's guidance. Apply a small amount to your inner arm area with a cotton swab. Apply a bandage to cover the area and keep it from getting wet.

If you react, you will notice within 24 hours. Signs of a reaction may be redness or itchy skin. Do not continue using any substance that results in an allergic reaction.

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