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50 Uses of Essential Oils


Herbal Info

Introduction To Herbs
Collecting Wild Herbs
Grandma/Grandpa's Remedies
Herbal Tea Collection
Top Ten Researched Herbs

Growing

Common Companions
Drying/Preserving
Feeding/Fertilizing
Harvesting/Drying
Growing Indoors
Insects In The Garden
Planting/Cultivating

Natural Child Care

Herbs & Children
Natural Remedies For Children
Using Essential Oils With Children
Herbal Medicine For Children
Herbal Treatments For Children

Natural Beauty

Homemade Beauty Solutions
Essential Oils In The Bath
Essential Oils & Affect On Skin

Natural Health Care

Miscellaneous

Therapeutic Teas & Mixtures
Honey As A healer
Aphrodisiacs
Herbs For Liver Problems
Herbs For Obesity
Herbs For Quitting Smoking
Infertility
Native American Herbal Remedies
Natural Care For Hair Loss
Dealing With Head Lice
Herbs For Arthritis
Natural Arthritis Care
Herbs For High Blood Pressure
Herbs For Kidney Stones

Blood/Circulation

Herbs For Circulation
Herbs For Hypoglycemia
Herbs For Diabetes
Herbs For High Cholesterol
Herbs For Edema

Resources

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Alternative Treatments
Natural Products
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Conditions and Diseases
Beauty
Nutrition
Health Care
Self Help

Essential Oil List

The Essential Oils Basil (P, SS)
Eases mental fatigue, stimulates poor memory and enhances alterness.... beneficial as a digestive aid.... relieves headache pain

Bergamot (SS, S)
Great for nervous/depressed emotions.... antiseptic for skin conditions... regulates appetite...assists convalescence

Cedar, Himalayan (P, SS)
A very calming oil...eases bronchitis and respiratory ailments...combats cellulite

Chamomile, Roman
Aids skin conditions... eases migraines...relieves insomnia..soothing..anti-inflammatory use as a compress for ear-aches

Clary Sage (P)
Avoid if epileptic avoid alcohol, it may exaggerate the effects Produces vivid dreams ...eases migraines balances female hormones....eases menstrual discomfort /PMS/ menopause... retards excessive perspiration

Eucalyptus (P)
Stimulating...anti-viral.. eases respiratory ailments...soothes sore muscles and sunburn pain... anti-bacterial properties inhibit spread of infection when used in a diffuser

Frankincense
Meditative.. tightens and tones skin... anti-aging.. stimulates cell regeneration... sooths and calms nerves... treats urinary tract infection.. anti-bacterial

Geranium, Rose
Regenerates and rejujinates skin cells and tissue.. anti-cellulite....eases stress.. balances hormone problems during menopause..relieves PMS

Ginger (SS)
Relief from arthritis pain, sprians, muscle aches and pains... keeps sport muscles supple... eases motion sickness, hangovers, jet lag... sexual tonic

Grapefruit (S)
Reduces cellulite & water retention ... helps obesity.... relieves hot flashes and PMS ...antidepressant

Jasmine Absolute (P)
Aphrodisiac.. long-lasting scent.. elevates spirits.. decreases depression/nervous tension.. strengthens male reproductive system ... aids impotency... physically/ emotionally relaxing

Lavender
treats insomnia... anti-bacterial for skin rashes and burns.. eases pain of insect bites and stings... relieves headaches and migraines.. calming .. mild enough for children

Lemon (S)
refreshing stimulant.. astringent and anti-septic.. tonic to the lymphatic and digestive systems... conditions skin and nails... anti-aging agent

Lemongrass (SS)
energizes... great for exhaustion.. beneficial in treating digestion and stomach gas.. good for stimulating, deoderizing foot baths .. insect repellant

Neroli
anti-anxiety.. antidepressant... gentle sedative for insomnia... eases palpitaions ...hypnotic/ euphoric.. smooths skin, stretch marks and scar tissue.. anti wrinkle... anti-spasmotic

Orange (SS, S)
mild sedative for anxiety and depression... plumps up aging and dry skin.. calming to overcome sadness...

Patchouli
sensual rejuvinator.. prevents wrinles and chapped skin .. anti-aging..curbs
appetite ..anti-bacterial

Peppermint (P, SS)
do not use before bedtime very awakening and stimulating... treats nasea and indigestion ... eases travel sickness

Rose Absolute
heart warming aphrodisiac... relieves sexual debilities.. frigidity/impotency.. treats anorexia.. elevating to the mind.. confidence improving.. creates a sense of peaceful well-being

Rosemary
increases sensitivity...increases creativity.. lifts exhaustion... awakens your heart

Sandalwood
aphrodisiac... aids awareness and meditation... peaceful and inspiring

Tea tree (SS)
strengthens the immune system... powerful anti-viral.. anti-bacterial.. anti-fungal

Vetiver
good for stress and nervous tension... calming and balancing... treats dry, mature, irritated skin... aids in rheumatism.. circulation tonic

Ylang Ylang (SS)
most euphoric aphrodisiac..sexual energy .. relaxes body, mind and spirit...
aniti-depressant... relieves palpitations and anxiety Key to symbols:

* P - avoid during pregnancy
* S - may iritate sun-exposed skin
* SS - may irritate sensitive skin

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Reference
Essential Oil List Essential Oils For Depression Measurements & Equivalents
Oil Safety Oil To Symptom List Symptom To Oil List
Bay Benzoin Uses Tea Tree Uses Useful Measurements

How-To's

Basic Candle Making Basic Perfume Making Essential Oils & Massage
Incense Making Tips Making Potpourri Making Bath & Massage Oils
Making Flower Essences Profiling Essential Oils Using Essential Oils

Colds/Flu/Respiratory

Beating The Cold Bug
Herbs For Common Cold
Herbs For Cough
Natural Asthma Care
Natural Care For Fevers

Digestion/Stomach

Herbs For Constipation
Herbs For Diarrhea
Herbs For Digestion
Herbs For Motion-Sickness

For Men

Herbs For Prostatic Hypertrophy
Herbs For The Prostate
Herbs For Impotence
Natural Care For Prostatis

For Women

Anemia During Pregnancy
Back Pain During Pregnancy
Fertility & Contraception
Herbs For Childbirth
Herbs For Delayed Menses
Herbs For Menopause
Herbs For Post Childbirth
Herbs For PMS/Menopause
Herbs For Post Partum
Herbs For Pre-Menstrual Tension

Headaches/Migraines/Insomnia

Get A Good Night's Sleep
Herbs For Headaches
Herbs For Insomnia
Herbs For Migraines
More On Insomnia

Injuries

Herbs For Burns & Scalds
Natural Care For Bone Fractures
Herbs For Dog Bites

Skin Ailments

Herbs For Eczema
Herbs For Poison Ivy
Natural Acne Treatments
Natural Care For Dermatitis
Natural Care For Stretchmarks
Natural Care For Wrinkles
Stop Cold & Canker Sores

Natural Pet Care

Herbal Healing For Pets
All Purpose Herbal Pet Kit
Dealing With Fleas
Pets & Essential Oils
Traveling With Catnip


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