Essential Oil Uses
This is a massive page of links, but we don’t know how else to present the information in an easy-to-find manner. So, Every oil we have also has at least one or more traditional or folk uses for them, taken from our Master Aromatherapist’s extensive catalog of books. Every listing here was found in at least two or more references before we actually listed them here.
Analgesic
Allspice berry, Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Coriander, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Fir needle, Ginger, Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Oregano, Pepper (black), Peppermint, Radiata, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood (mild analgesic), Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Anaphrodisiac
Anesthetic
Allspice berry, Catnip, Spearmint (local anesthetic)
Anthelmintic (helps expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms)
Bergamot, Carrot seed, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Clove bud, Mugwort, Niaouli, Oregano, Sweet annie, Thyme (red), Wormwood
Anti-allergenic (antihistaminic)
Chamomile (German), Helichrysum
Anti-anemic (helps increase either the number of red cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood)
Antibacterial
Bay laurel, Blood orange, Camphor, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon bark, Clary sage, Clove bud, Coriander, Elemi, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Magnolia, Marjoram, Myrtle, Neroli, Niaouli, Orange (sweet), Oregano, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pepper (black), Pine needle, Ravensara, Rose, Rosewood, Spikenard, Tea tree, Thyme (red), Lavender absolute
Antibiotic
Anti-catarrhal (helps reduce the rate of production of mucus)
Anticonvulsive
Bay, Clary sage, Lavender, Rosewood
Antidepressant
Basil, Bergamot, Blood Orange, Cassia, Clary sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Magnolia, Melissa, Neroli, Orange (sweet), Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III, Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Rose absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Anti-diarrheal
Cassia, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf
Antidote to poison
Anti-emetic (helps prevent or alleviate nausea and vomiting)
Cassia, Clove bud, Nutmeg, Patchouli
Anti-fungal
Anti-hemorrhagic (helps stop bleeding)
Geranium
Anti-infectious
Ravensara, Sandalwood, Tea tree, Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III
Anti-inflammatory
Camphor, Catnip, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange (sweet), Peppermint, Sage, Spikenard, Tea tree, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Anti-malarial (helps prevent or relieve the symptoms of malaria)
Antimicrobial
Caraway seed, Cassia, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Fennel, Helichrysum, Hop, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Myrrh, Oregano, Patchouli, Pepper (black), Peppermint, Pine needle, Ravensara, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage, Spruce, Tangerine, Thyme (red), Jasmine absolute
Anti-neuralgic (helps soothe nerve pain)
Bay, Chamomile (Roman), Clove bud, Eucalyptus, Pine needle, Radiata
Antioxidant
Allspice berry, Clove bud, Coriander, Ginger, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (red)
Anti-phlogistic (helps reduce inflammation or fever)
Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Clary sage, Myrrh, Patchouli, Peppermint, Sandalwood
Anti-pruritic (helps relieve or prevent itching)
Peppermint, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Anti-putrescent (helps counteract, or preserve from, putrefaction)
Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Thyme (red)
Antipyretic (helps prevent or reduce fever)
Anti-rheumatic (helps relieve or prevent rheumatoid arthritis)
Bay, Bay laurel, Catnip, Clove bud, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Oregano, Pine needle, Radiata, Rosemary, Thyme (red), Wintergreen, Yarrow, Lavender absolute
Anti-sclerotic (helps remove deposits from circulatory vessels)
Anti-scorbutic (helps prevent or cure scurvy)
Anti-seborrheic (helps control seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis)
Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III
Antiseptic
Allspice berry, Anise seed, Basil, Bay, Bay laurel, Bergamot (pulmonary, genito-urinary), Blood orange, Camphor, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon leaf, Citronella, Clary sage, Clove bud, Cypress, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir needle (pulmonary), Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hop, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Magnolia, Mandarin, Marjoram, Myrrh, Myrtle, Neroli, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Orange (sweet), Oregano, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pennyroyal, Pepper (black), Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine needle (pulmonary, urinary, hepatic), Radiata, Ravensara, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spruce, Tangerine, Tea tree, Thyme (red) (intestinal, pulmonary, genito-urinary), Verbena, Vetiver, Yarrow, Lavender absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Anti-spasmodic (helps relieve involuntary muscle spasms)
Angelica, Anise seed, Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Citronella, Clary sage, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Ginger, Hop, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Mugwort, Neroli, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Oregano, Pennyroyal, Pepper (black), Peppermint, Petitgrain, Radiata, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Star anise, Sweet annie, Thyme (red), Verbena, Vetiver, Yarrow, Lavender absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Antitoxic
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemon, Oregano, Patchouli, Pepper (black), Thyme (red)
Anti-tumor
Anti-tussive (helps suppress or relieve coughing)
Fir needle, Ginger, Helichrysum, Spruce, Tangerine, Thyme (red), Wintergreen
Antiviral
Camphor, Clove bud, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Hyssop, Marjoram, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine needle, Radiata, Ravensara, Rose, Tea tree, Rose absolute
Aperitif (helps stimulate the appetite)
Caraway seed, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Lime, Pepper (black), Thyme (red)
Aphrodisiac
Cardamom, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Clary sage, Clove bud, Coriander, Ginger, Juniper berry, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Pepper (black), Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Thyme (red), Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III, Jasmine absolute, Rose absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Asthma
Astringent
Bay, Caraway seed, Cassia, Catnip, Cedarwood, Clary sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hop, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Labdanum, Lemon, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Myrtle, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spruce, Tangerine, Thyme (red), Wintergreen, Yarrow, Pink lotus absolute, Rose absolute
Bactericidal
Citronella, Hop, Melissa, Rose, Sandalwood,
Balsamic (restorative; curative)
Elemi, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Myrtle, Niaouli, Pine needle, Radiata, Tea tree, Thyme (red)
Bronchitis/cough
Carminative (helps relieve flatulence)
Allspice berry, Angelica, Anise seed, Basil, Bergamot, Blood orange, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Carrot seed, Cassia, Catnip, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Clary sage, Clove bud, Coriander, Fennel, Frankincense, Ginger, Hop, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Mugwort, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange (sweet), Oregano, Patchouli, Pennyroyal, Pepper (black), Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Star anise, Sweet annie, Thyme (red), Verbena, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Cellular stimulant
Cephalic (relating to the head or the head end of the body)
Basil, Cardamom, Ginger, Hyssop, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rosewood, Spearmint
Chicken pox
Cholagogue (helps promote the discharge of bile from the system)
Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Helichrysum, Lavender, Peppermint, Pine needle, Rose, Rosemary, Spearmint
Choleretic (helps increase the volume of secretion of bile from the liver, as well as the amount of solids secreted)
Blood orange, Lavender, Mugwort, Orange (sweet), Oregano, Pine needle, Rosemary, Sweet annie, Wormwood, Lavender absolute
Cicatrisant (promotes the formation of scar tissue)
Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Clary sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Niaouli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Radiata, Rosemary, Sweet annie, Tea tree, Thyme (red), Yarrow, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Colds
Cordial (helps to invigorate, stimulate, and revitalize)
Marjoram, Melissa, Peppermint, Rosemary
Counter-irritant
Cytophylactic (helps protect the cells of the organism)
Frankincense, Lavender, Oregano, Rosemary
Cytotoxic (toxic to living cells)
Decongestant
Eucalyptus, Radiata, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Sweet annie, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Deodorant
Bergamot, Citronella, Clary sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fir needle, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine needle, Radiata, Rose, Rosewood, Spikenard, Star anise, Wormwood, Lavender absolute
Depurative (helps remove impurities)
Angelica, Carrot seed, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Grapefruit, Juniper berry, Lemon, Radiata, Vetiver, Rose absolute
Detoxifying
Diaphoretic (helps induce perspiration)
Angelica, Bay laurel, Citronella, Ginger, Lemon, Marjoram, Melissa, Mugwort, Niaouli, Oregano, Pennyroyal, Pepper (black), Rosemary, Spruce, Sweet annie, Tangerine, Tea tree, Yarrow
Digestive
Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, Blood orange, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Clary sage, Coriander, Frankincense, Hyssop, Mandarin, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Orange (sweet), Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pennyroyal, Pepper (black), Petitgrain, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, Star anise, Verbena, Yarrow
Disinfectant
Diuretic (helps increase the passing of urine)
Angelica, Anise seed, Bay laurel, Bergamot, Camphor, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Carrot seed, Cedarwood, Citronella, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hop, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Mugwort, Oregano, Patchouli, Pepper (black), Pine needle, Radiata, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spruce, Star anise, Sweet annie, Tangerine, Thyme (red), Wintergreen, Lavender absolute
Emmenagogue (helps induce or hasten menstrual flow)
Angelica, Anise seed, Basil, Bay laurel, Caraway seed, Carrot seed, Cassia, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Citronella, Clary sage, Fennel, Frankincense, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Labdanum, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Mugwort, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Oregano, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sweet annie, Thyme (red), Wintergreen, Wormwood, Yarrow, Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Rose absolute
Emollient (helps soften or soothe skin)
Sandalwood, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Euphoric
Clary sage, Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Expectorant (helps promote the secretion of sputum by the air passages)
Angelica, Anise seed, Basil, Bay, Camphor, Caraway seed, Cedarwood, Clove bud, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir needle, Frankincense, Ginger, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Labdanum, Marjoram, Myrrh, Myrtle, Niaouli, Oregano, Peppermint, Pine needle, Radiata, Ravensara, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spruce, Star anise, Tangerine, Tea tree, Yarrow, Jasmine absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Febrifuge (helps reduce fever)
Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, Cassia, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Citronella, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Hyssop, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Melissa, Niaouli, Oregano, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pepper (black), Peppermint, Radiata, Sage, Spearmint, Verbena, Wormwood, Pink lotus absolute
Flu
Fungicidal
Blood orange, Chamomile (German), Citronella, Coriander, Elemi, Geranium, Helichrysum, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange (sweet), Oregano, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tea tree
Galactagogue (helps induce milk secretion)
Anise seed, Basil, Caraway seed, Fennel, Lemongrass, Wintergreen, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Gastric secretion stimulant
Hemostatic (helps check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels)
Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Geranium, Lemon, Yarrow
Hepatic (helps promote proper liver function)
Carrot seed, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cypress, Helichrysum, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Spearmint
Hepatobiliary (helps promote proper liver, bile duct and gallbladder function)
Herpes zoster (shingles)
Hydrating
Palmarosa, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Hypertensive (helps increase blood pressure)
Hyssop, Melissa, Pine needle, Rosemary, Sage
Hypotensive (helps decrease blood pressure)
Bay laurel, Blood orange, Clary sage, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Orange (sweet), Yarrow, Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III, Lavender absolute, Pink lotus absolute
Hypnotic
Hypoglycemic (helps decrease the level of glucose in the blood)
Immune-boosting
Chamomile (German), Lemon, Patchouli, Ravensara, Rosewood, Tea tree, Thyme (red)
Insecticide
Caraway seed, Citronella, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Melissa, Niaouli, Pennyroyal, Pine needle, Sage, Sandalwood, Wormwood, Lavender absolute
Insomnia
Larvicidal (helps kill larvae)
Laxative
Bergamot, Fennel, Ginger, Mandarin, Marjoram, Pepper (black), Sage, Spikenard
Lipolytic (helps break up fat)
Mouth ulcers
Muscle fatigue
Narcotic
Nervine (helps calm nerves)
Angelica, Catnip, Chamomile (German), Hop, Melissa, Myrtle, Petitgrain, Sweet annie, Thyme (red), Lavender absolute
Neurological
Angelica, Basil, Blood orange, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Clary sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Juniper berry, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Melissa, Mugwort, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Orange (sweet), Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine needle, Radiata, Ravensara, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, Spikenard, Spruce, Tangerine, Thyme (red), Verbena, Vetiver
Neuromuscular
Orexygenic (helps increase or stimulate the appetite)
Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Fennel, Mugwort, Nutmeg
Parasiticide
Bergamot, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Eucalyptus, Juniper berry, Lavender, Oregano, Radiata, Rosemary, Tea tree, Thyme (red)
Prophylactic
Basil, Eucalyptus, Patchouli, Radiata
Prostaglandin inhibitor
Refrigerant
Regulatory
Clary sage (of seborrhea), Elemi, Myrtle, Niaouli, Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III
Relaxant
Allspice berry, Carrot seed (smooth muscle), Magnolia (muscle)
Restorative
Basil, Lime, Pine needle, Rosemary
Revitalizing
Coriander, Myrrh, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Revulsive (an agent causing revulsion; a counterirritant)
Rhinopharyngitis
Rubefacient (helps increase blood flow to the skin)
Allspice berry, Bergamot, Camphor, Eucalyptus, Fir needle, Ginger, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemon, Oregano, Pepper (black), Pine needle, Radiata, Rosemary, Spruce, Tangerine, Thyme (red), Vetiver
Sedative
Bay laurel, Blood orange (nervous system), Catnip, Cedarwood (nervous system), Clary sage, Frankincense, Hop, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemongrass (nervous system), Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrrh, Myrtle (mild sedative), Neroli, Orange (sweet) (nervous system), Rose, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Verbena (nervous system), Vetiver (nervous system), Ylang Ylang extra (nervous system), Ylang Ylang III (nervous system), Lavender absolute, Rose absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute
Sialogogue (promotes the secretion of saliva)
Sinuses
Spasmolytic (helps relieve smooth muscle spasms)
Caraway seed, Cassia, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Clove bud
Splenic (of or relating to the spleen)
Stimulant
Allspice berry, Angelica, Anise seed, Bay, Basil (adrenal), Bergamot, Blood orange (digestive and lymphatic), Camphor, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Carrot seed, Cedarwood (circulatory), Chamomile (German) (leukocyte production), Cinnamon bark (circulatory, cardiac, and respiratory), Cinnamon leaf (circulatory, cardiac, and respiratory), Clove bud, Coriander (cardiac, circulatory, nervous), Elemi, Eucalyptus, Fennel (circulatory), Fir needle, Geranium (adrenal), Ginger, Grapefruit (lymphatic and digestive), Lavender, Lemon (leukocyte production), Magnolia, Mandarin (lymphatic), Mugwort, Myrrh (digestive, pulmonary), Niaouli, Nutmeg, Orange (sweet) (digestive and lymphatic), Oregano, Palmarosa (digestive and circulatory), Patchouli, Pennyroyal, Pepper (black) (nervous, circulatory, and digestive), Petitgrain (digestive, nervous), Pine needle (adrenal cortex, circulatory, nervous), Radiata, Rosemary (adrenal, circulatory, hepatobiliary), Rosewood (immune system), Spearmint, Star anise, Sweet annie, Thyme (red) (immune, circulatory), Verbena, Vetiver (circulatory, production of red corpuscles), Wintergreen, Wormwood (digestive), Ylang Ylang extra (circulatory), Ylang Ylang III (circulatory), Lavender absolute
Stomachic (promotes appetite and proper digestive function)
Angelica, Anise seed, Basil, Bay laurel, Bergamot, Blood orange, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Catnip, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Citronella, Clary sage, Clove bud, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, Juniper berry, Marjoram, Melissa, Mugwort, Myrrh, Orange (sweet), Patchouli, Pepper (black), Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, Star anise, Verbena, Yarrow, Lavender absolute, Pink lotus absolute
Styptic (helps to stop bleeding when applied to a wound)
Sudorific (helps to induce perspiration)
Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cypress, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Lavender, Melissa, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme (red)
Tissue regenerator
Rosewood, Frankincense, Helichryssum
Tonic
Allspice berry, Angelica, Basil, Bay (for hair growth), Bergamot, Blood orange, Caraway seed, Cardamom (for nerves), Carrot seed, Chamomile (Roman), Citronella, Clary sage, Cypress, Elemi, Fennel, Fir needle, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Hyssop (heart and circulatory), Juniper berry, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Magnolia, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Mugwort (uterine, womb), Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange (sweet), Oregano, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pepper (black), Petitgrain, Ravensara (nervous), Rose, Rosemary (nervous, general), Rosewood, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Spruce, Sweet annie, Tangerine, Thyme (red), Vetiver, Wormwood, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III, Jasmine absolute, Pink lotus absolute, Rose absolute
Uterine (of or relating to the uterus)
Clary sage, Frankincense, Melissa, Myrrh, Sweet annie
Vasoconstrictor (helps narrow the openings of blood vessels)
Vasodilator (helps widen the openings of blood vessels)
Vermifuge (helps expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms)
Bergamot, Camphor, Caraway seed, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Citronella, Clove bud, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Mugwort, Niaouli, Peppermint, Pine needle, Radiata, Thyme (red), Vetiver, Wormwood
Viral entinitis
Viral hepatitis
Vulnerary (promotes healing of wounds)
Bergamot, Chamomile (German), Chamomile (Roman), Elemi, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Radiata, Rosemary, Tea tree, Yarrow, Lavender absolute
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