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Aromatherapy Solutions
Below is a list of common ailments and sugestions as to which
aromatherapy oils to use for treatment. Included is a glossary of Aromatherapy terms.
Abrasions- Geranium
Abscesses- Lavender
Aches- Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Rosemary
Acne- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Lavender, and Tea Tree
Acute Fear- Geranium, Ylang Ylang
Aging Skin- Geranium, Sweet Orange
Aggression- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Juniper, Lemon, Marjoram, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Analgesic- Bergamot, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Rosemary
Anger- Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang,
Anti-bacterial- Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Patchouli
Anti-cancer- Geranium
Anti-convulsive- Clary Sage
Anti-depressant- Allspice, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Ylang Ylang
Anti-inflammatory- Bergamot, Cinnamon, Geranium, Patchouli, Peppermint
Antiseptic- Bergamot, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Fir Needle, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel
Anti-spasmodic- Eucalyptus, Sweet Fennel
Anti-viral- Bergamot, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus
Anxiety- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Orange, and Ylang Ylang
Aphrodisiac- Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Sweet Fennel
Appeasing- Patchouli
Arousing- Ylang Ylang
Arteriosclerosis- Rosemary
Arthritis- Basil, Black pepper, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Ginger
Congestion- Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary
Cooling- Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Spearmint
Coughs- Allspice, Lavender
Courage Booster- Basil
Cracked Skin- Patchouli
Cramps- Allspice
Criticism- Grapefruit
Crying- Clary Sage
Curbs Appetite- Patchouli, Sweet Fennel
Cuts- Lavender
Cystitis- Eucalyptus
Dandruff- Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Tea Tree
Deodorizing- Anise, Basil, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Lime
Dependency- Grapefruit
Depression- Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lime, Sweet Orange
Dermatitis- Lavender
Detoxifying- Grapefruit, Lemon, Sweet Fennel
Digestive- Cedarwood
Discontentment- Geranium
Disinfecting- Fir Needle, Lemon, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Disorientation- Cajeput, Rosemary
Distrust- Lemon
Dry Skin- Geranium, Sweet Orange
Eczema- Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender
Emphysema- Eucalyptus
Emptiness- Bergamot
Encourages Menstruation- Basil
Encourages Vivid Dreams- Clary Sage
Encouraging- Bergamot
Energizing- Anise, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel
Envy- Grapefruit
Equalizing- Lime
Erases Doubt- Basil
Erotic- Ylang Ylang
Euphoric- Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang
Explosive Emotions- Eucalyptus
Fatigue- Allspice, Clove, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sweet Orange
Fear of Failure- Sweet Fennel
Fevers- Eucalyptus, Lemon, Lemongrass
Flatulence (Gas)- Allspice, Lavender, Lemongrass
Flea Repellent- Patchouli
Flu- Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
Forgetfulness- Basil, Cajeput, Peppermint, Rosemary
Frustration- Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang
Fungal Infections- Clove, Tea Tree
Gall Stones- Rosemary
Gout- Rosemary
Grief- Bergamot, Grapefruit
Guilt- Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang
Hangovers- Rosemary
Hardens Nails- Lemon
Harmonizing- Cedarwood, Fir Needle
Head Lice- Lavender
Headache- Basil, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Rosemary
Heartache- Geranium
Helplessness- Bergamot
Herpes Simplex- Eucalyptus,Lycine, Tea Tree
High Blood Pressure- Lavender, Ylang Ylang
High Cholesterol- Rosemary
Hopelessness- Bergamot, Sweet Orange
Hostility- Clary Sage
Hot Flashes- Grapefruit, Lavender
Hyperactivity - Lavender
Hysteria- Tea Tree
Increases Intuition- Lavender
Increases Alertness- Basil, Lemon, Rosemary
Increases Creativity- Rosemary
Increases Sensitivity- Rosemary
Indecisiveness- Basil, Patchouli, Rosemary
Indigestion- Allspice, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel, Tangerine
Infections- Lavender, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
Inflammation- Lavender
Insect Bites- Lavender, Tea Tree
Insect Repellent- Bergamot, Cajeput, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Tea Tree
Insomnia- Bergamot, Lavender, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang
Intoxicating- Clary Sage
Invigorating- Basil, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Wintergreen
Irrational Thinking- Eucalyptus, Lemon
Irritability- Ylang Ylang
Irritated Skin- Geranium
Itching- Peppermint
Jealousy- Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang
Lack of Concentration- Basil, Lemon, Rosemary
Lack of Direction- Basil
Lack of Self Esteem- Geranium, Grapefruit
Lethargy- Patchouli, Rosemary
Lice Repellent- Patchouli
Lifts Melancholy- Bergamot, Citronella, Clove, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit
Liver Disorders- Rosemary
Meditative- Cedarwood
Menopause- Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Sweet Fennel
Mental Fatigue- Basil
Migraines- Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Peppermint
Mildly Euphoric- Anise
Mood Swings- Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Patchouli
Mosquito Repellent- Clove
Muscle Cramps- Allspice
Muscle Spasms- Allspice
Nausea- Allspice, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint
Nervous Exhaustion- Allspice, Basil, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Spruce, Sweet Fennel
Nervousness- Bergamot, Clary Sage, Fir Needle, Tangerine
Neuralgia- Allspice, Citronella, Geranium, Peppermint
Normalizes Emotions- Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Sweet Fennel, Ylang Ylang
Obesity- Grapefruit
Obsession- Clary Sage
Oily Skin- Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon
Pain- Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary
Panic Attacks- Lavender
Phlegm- Eucalyptus
PMS- Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Sweet Fennel
Pneumonia- Eucalyptus
Poor Circulation- Allspice, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Rosemary
Post Natal Depression- Clary Sage
Premature Balding- Rosemary
Prevents Sleep- Patchouli
Problem Skin- Lavender, Tea Tree
Psoriases- Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender
Rashes- Lavender
Refines Pores- Spearmint
Refreshing- Basil, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Fir Needle, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Spearmint, Wintergreen
Rejuvenating- Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Rosemary
Relaxing- Anise, Bergamot, Cajeput, Clove, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Spearmint, Sweet Fennel
Resisting Change- Sweet Fennel
Respiratory Problems- Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Fir Needle, Peppermint, Spruce
Restlessness- Clary Sage
Restoring- Geranium, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel
Rheumatism- Allspice, Citronella, Lavender, Sweet Fennel
Ringworm- Tea Tree
Romantic- Clary Sage, Patchouli
Scabies- Lavender
Scarring- Lavender
Scrapes- Lavender
Sedative- Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass
Self Absorption- Ylang Ylang
Sense Enhancing- Allspice, Anise, Geranium
Sensual- Clary Sage, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang
Shingles- Eucalyptus
Shock- Peppermint, Tea Tree
Sinusitis- Basil, Eucalyptus, Lavender
Skin Conditioning- Bergamot, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Lime, Spearmint
Skin Spots- Cajeput
Soothing- Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Citronella, Clove, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Patchouli, Spearmint
Sore Muscles- Allspice, Basil, Citronella, Eucalyptus
Sore Throat- Lavender, Tea Tree
Sores- Patchouli
Sorrow- Eucalyptus
Sprains- Lavender
Stabilizing- Geranium
Stiffness- Allspice, Geranium
Stimulates Memory- Basil
Stimulating- Cajeput, Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint
Stings- Tea Tree
Stomach Disorders- Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange
Strengthening- Basil, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary
Strengthens Immune System- Cajeput, Sweet Orange, Tea Tree
Stress- Allspice, Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Patchouli, Spruce, Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang
Stretchmarks- Tangerine
Sunburn- Eucalyptus, Lavender
Tension- Allspice, Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang
Tightening- Grapefruit
Tonifying- Anise, Basil, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sweet Fennel
Tranquilizing- Geranium
Ulcers- Geranium
Unwinding- Cajeput
Uplifting- Anise, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Patchouli, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang
Uterine Hemorrhage- Geranium
Vaginal Infection- Eucalyptus
Viral Infection- Tea Tree
Vitalizing- Cinnamon, Spearmint
Warming- Allspice, Anise, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Rosemary
Warts- Lemon, Tea Tree
Water Retention- Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, Rosemary
Whooping Cough- Sweet Fennel
Worry- Clary Sage, Lemon
Wounds- Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree
Wrinkles- Clary Sage
Glossary of Aromatherapy Terms
This is a glossary for aromatherapy that may assist you in understanding it's terms for usage.
ABORTIFACIENT: Induces childbirth or premature labor.
AEROPHAGY. An excess of air in the alimentary canal that is relieved through burping or flatulence.
ALTERATIVE: Gradually improves the nutritional state of the body.
ANALGESIC: Relieves or reduces pain.
ANAPHRODISIAC: Reduces sexual desire.
ANESTHETIC: Numbs the nerves and causes a loss of sensation.
ANTHELMINTIC: Expels or kills intestinal worms.
ANTIBACTERIAL: Kills bacteria.
ANTIDEPRESSANT: Reduces or prevents depression.
ANTIDIARRHOEIC: Relieves diarrhea.
ANTIDOTE: Counteracts a poison.
ANTIEMETIC: Counteracts nausea and stops vomiting.
ANTIFUNGAL: Kills fungal infections.
ANTIGALACTAGOGUE: Reduces the production of milk secretion of nursing mothers.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY. Reduces inflammation.
ANTILITHIC: Prevents formation of stones or calculus.
ANTINEURALGIC: Stops nerve pain.
ANTIPHLOGISTIC: Counteracts, reduces, or prevents inflammation.
ANTIPRURITIC: Relieves or prevents itching.
ANTIPUTRID: Stops putrefaction.
ANTISCLEROTIC: Removes deposits from circulatory vessels.
ANTISCORBUTIC: Preventative for scurvy.
ANTISEPTIC: Inhibits the growth of and kills bacteria.
ANTISPASMODIC: Relieves or prevents spasms, cramps, and convulsions.
ANTISUDORIFIC: Reduces perspiration.
ANTITOXIC: Counteracts poisons.
ANTITUSSIVE: Relieves coughs.
ANTIVIRAL: Weakens or kills viruses.
APERIENT: A gentle purgative of the bowels.
APERITIF: Appitite stimulant.
APHRODISIAC: Arouses sexual desires.
BALSAMIC: Softens phlegm.
BRONCHODILATOR: Expands the spastic bronchial tube.
CALMATIVE: Mild sedative or tranquilizer.
CARDIAC: Stimulates or affects the heart.
CARDIOTONIC: Tones the heart muscle.
CARMINATIVE: Expels gas from the intestines.
CEPHALIC: Problems relating to the head.
CHOLAGOGUE: Increases the flow of bile.
CHOLERETIC: Stimulates the production of bile.
CICATRIZANT: Helps the formation of scar tissue; healing.
COAGULANT: Clots the blood.
CYTOPHYLACTIC: Protects the cells of the organism.
DECONGESTANT: Relieves congestion.
DEMULCENT: Soothes irritated tissue, particularly mucous membranes.
DEPURATIVE: Cleanses and purifies the blood and internal organs.
DETERSIVE: Detergent. Cleanses wounds and sores, and promotes the formation of scar tissue.
DIAPHORETIC: Causes perspiration.
DISINFECTANT: Kills infections and disease producing microorganisms.
DIURETIC: Increases the secretion and elimination of urine.
EMETIC: Induces vomiting.
EMMENAGOGUE: Promotes and regulates menstruation.
EMOLLIENT: Softens the skin, and soothes inflamed and irritated tissues.
ESTROGENIC: Similar to estrogen.
EUPHORIANT: Brings on an exaggerated sense of physical and emotional well-being.
EXPECTORANT: Promotes the discharge of mucous from the lungs and bronchial tubes.
FEBRIFUGE: Reduces or prevents fevers.
FIXATIVE: Holds the scent of a fragrance.
GALACTAGOGUE: Promotes or increases the secretion of milk in nursing mothers.
GERMICIDE: Kills germs.
HALLUCINOGEN: Induces hallucinations-an imagined or false sense of perception.
HEMOSTATIC: Stops hemorrhaging.
HEPATIC: That which acts on the liver.
HYPERTENSOR: Raises the blood pressure.
HYPNOTIC: Induces sleep.
HYPOTENSOR: Lowers the blood pressure.
INSECTICIDE: Kills insects.
LARVICIDE: Kills the larvae of insects.
LAXATIVE: Promotes the elimination from the bowels; a mild purgative.
NERVINE: Calming and soothing to the nervous system.
PARASITICIDE: Kills parasites.
PECTORAL: Affecting the respiratory system.
PURGATIVE: Promotes vigorous elimination from the bowels.
REGENERATOR: Promotes new growth or repair of structures or tissues.
REJUVENATOR: Assists in promoting a youthful appearance.
RELAXANT: Lessens or reduces tension, and produces relaxation.
RESOLVENT: Reduces swellings.
RESTORATIVE: Restores consciousness and/or normal physiological activity.
RUBEFACIENT: A local irritant that reddens the skin.
SEDATIVE: Calms anxiety and promotes drowsiness.
STIMULANT: Excites or quickens an activity in the body.
STOMACHIC: Strengthens, stimulates, and tones the stomach.
SUDORIFIC: Promotes or increases perspiration.
TONIC: Strengthens and revitalizes the body or specific organs.
TRANQUILIZER: Calms the nerves.
VASOCONSTRICTOR: Constricts the blood vessels.
VASODILATOR: Dilates the blood vessels.
VERMIFUGE: Expels intestinal worms.
VULNERARY: Assists healing of wounds and sores by external application.