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

Marjoram

Anesthetic

Allspice berry, Catnip, Spearmint (local anesthetic)

Anthelmintic (helps expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms)

Bergamot, Carrot seed, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon leaf, Clove bud, MugwortNiaouliOregano, 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)

Chamomile (Roman), Lemon

Antibacterial

Bay laurel, Blood orange, Camphor, Chamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Cinnamon bark, Clary sageClove budCorianderElemiGinger, Grapefruit, HyssopLemonLemongrass, Lime, MagnoliaMarjoram, Myrtle, NeroliNiaouli, Orange (sweet)Oregano, Palmarosa, PatchouliPepper (black), Pine needle, RavensaraRose, Rosewood, Spikenard, Tea treeThyme (red), Lavender absolute

Antibiotic

Clove bud, Sweet annie

Anti-catarrhal (helps reduce the rate of production of mucus)

MyrrhMyrtleNiaouli

Anticonvulsive

BayClary sageLavenderRosewood

Antidepressant

Basil, Bergamot, Blood Orange, CassiaClary sage, GeraniumLavenderLemongrassMagnolia, MelissaNeroliOrange (sweet)PatchouliRoseRosewood, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang extra, Ylang Ylang III, Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Rose absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Anti-diarrheal

CassiaCinnamon barkCinnamon leaf

Antidote to poison

Cinnamon barkCinnamon leaf

Anti-emetic (helps prevent or alleviate nausea and vomiting)

CassiaClove budNutmegPatchouli

Anti-fungal

Bay laurelRavensaraRose

Anti-hemorrhagic (helps stop bleeding)

Geranium

Anti-infectious

RavensaraSandalwoodTea treeYlang Ylang extraYlang Ylang III

Anti-inflammatory

Camphor, Catnip, Chamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman), Fennel, FrankincenseGeraniumHelichrysumMyrrhNeroliOrange (sweet)Peppermint, SageSpikenardTea tree, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Anti-malarial (helps prevent or relieve the symptoms of malaria)

Sweet annie

Antimicrobial

Caraway seed, CassiaCinnamon barkCinnamon leaf, FennelHelichrysum, Hop, LabdanumLavenderLemonLemongrassLimeMyrrhOreganoPatchouliPepper (black)PeppermintPine needleRavensaraRoseRosemaryRosewoodSageSpruce, TangerineThyme (red), Jasmine absolute

Anti-neuralgic (helps soothe nerve pain)

BayChamomile (Roman)Clove budEucalyptusPine needleRadiata

Antioxidant

Allspice berryClove budCorianderGingerLemongrassMarjoramNutmegRosemarySageThyme (red)

Anti-phlogistic (helps reduce inflammation or fever)

Chamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Clary sageMyrrhPatchouliPeppermintSandalwood

Anti-pruritic (helps relieve or prevent itching)

Peppermint, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Anti-putrescent (helps counteract, or preserve from, putrefaction)

Cinnamon barkCinnamon leafThyme (red)

Antipyretic (helps prevent or reduce fever)

LemongrassSpikenard

Anti-rheumatic (helps relieve or prevent rheumatoid arthritis)

Bay, Bay laurel, CatnipClove budCoriander, CypressEucalyptus, Juniper berryLavenderLemonLimeNiaouliNutmegOreganoPine needleRadiataRosemaryThyme (red)WintergreenYarrow, Lavender absolute

Anti-sclerotic (helps remove deposits from circulatory vessels)

Lemon

Anti-scorbutic (helps prevent or cure scurvy)

LemonLimePine needle

Anti-seborrheic (helps control seborrhea or seborrheic dermatitis)

Ylang Ylang extraYlang Ylang III

Antiseptic

Allspice berry, Anise seed, Basil, Bay, Bay laurel, Bergamot (pulmonary, genito-urinary), Blood orange, Camphor, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Carrot seed, CedarwoodChamomile (Roman)Cinnamon leafCitronellaClary sage, Clove budCypressElemiEucalyptusFennelFir needle (pulmonary)FrankincenseGeraniumGingerGrapefruitHelichrysumHopHyssopJuniper berryLabdanumLavenderLemonLemongrassLimeMagnolia, MandarinMarjoramMyrrhMyrtleNeroliNiaouliNutmegOrange (sweet)OreganoPalmarosaPatchouli, PennyroyalPepper (black)Peppermint, PetitgrainPine needle (pulmonary, urinary, hepatic)RadiataRavensaraRoseRosemaryRosewoodSageSandalwood, Spearmint, SpruceTangerineTea treeThyme (red) (intestinal, pulmonary, genito-urinary), Verbena, VetiverYarrow, 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 barkCinnamon leaf, CitronellaClary sage, CorianderCypressEucalyptusFennelGingerHopHyssopJuniper berryLavenderLemonMandarinMarjoramMelissaMugwort, Neroli, NiaouliNutmegOreganoPennyroyalPepper (black)PeppermintPetitgrainRadiataRosemarySageSandalwoodSpearmint, Star aniseSweet annieThyme (red)VerbenaVetiverYarrow, Lavender absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Antitoxic

BergamotGrapefruitJuniper berryLavenderLemonOreganoPatchouliPepper (black)Thyme (red)

Anti-tumor

Sweet annie

Anti-tussive (helps suppress or relieve coughing)

Fir needleGingerHelichrysumSpruceTangerineThyme (red)Wintergreen

Antiviral

CamphorClove budElemiEucalyptusHyssopMarjoramOreganoPatchouliPeppermintPine needleRadiataRavensaraRoseTea tree, Rose absolute

Aperitif (helps stimulate the appetite)

Caraway seedCorianderFennelGingerLimePepper (black)Thyme (red)

Aphrodisiac

CardamomCinnamon barkCinnamon leafClary sageClove budCorianderGingerJuniper berryMyrtleNeroliNutmegPatchouliPepper (black)RoseRosemaryRosewoodSandalwoodThyme (red)Ylang Ylang extraYlang Ylang III, Jasmine absolute, Rose absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Asthma

Ravensara

Astringent

Bay, Caraway seed, Cassia, Catnip, CedarwoodClary sageCypressFrankincenseGeraniumGrapefruitHelichrysumHopHyssopJuniper berryLabdanumLemonLemongrassMyrrhMyrtlePatchouliPeppermintRoseRosemarySageSandalwoodSpearmintSpruceTangerineThyme (red)WintergreenYarrow, Pink lotus absolute, Rose absolute

Bactericidal

CitronellaHopMelissaRoseSandalwood,

Balsamic (restorative; curative)

ElemiEucalyptusMyrrhMyrtleNiaouliPine needleRadiataTea treeThyme (red)

Bronchitis/cough

Ravensara

Carminative (helps relieve flatulence)

Allspice berry, Angelica, Anise seed, Basil, Bergamot, Blood orange, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Carrot seed, Cassia, CatnipChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Cinnamon barkCinnamon leafClary sageClove budCorianderFennelFrankincenseGingerHopHyssopJuniper berryLavenderLemonLemongrassMandarinMarjoramMelissaMugwortMyrrhNeroliNutmegOrange (sweet)OreganoPatchouliPennyroyalPepper (black)PeppermintRosemarySandalwoodSpearmintStar aniseSweet annieThyme (red)VerbenaWintergreenYarrow, Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Cellular stimulant

Rosewood

Cephalic (relating to the head or the head end of the body)

Basil, CardamomGingerHyssopMarjoramPeppermintRosemaryRosewoodSpearmint

Chicken pox

Ravensara

Cholagogue (helps promote the discharge of bile from the system)

Chamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)HelichrysumLavenderPeppermintPine needleRoseRosemarySpearmint

Choleretic (helps increase the volume of secretion of bile from the liver, as well as the amount of solids secreted)

Blood orangeLavenderMugwortOrange (sweet)OreganoPine needleRosemarySweet annieWormwood, Lavender absolute

Cicatrisant (promotes the formation of scar tissue)

Chamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Clary sageEucalyptusFrankincenseGeraniumHelichrysumHyssopJuniper berryLavenderLemonMyrrhNiaouliPalmarosaPatchouliRadiataRosemarySweet annieTea treeThyme (red), Yarrow, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Colds

Ravensara

Cordial (helps to invigorate, stimulate, and revitalize)

MarjoramMelissaPeppermintRosemary

Counter-irritant

CamphorClove bud

Cytophylactic (helps protect the cells of the organism)

FrankincenseLavenderOreganoRosemary

Cytotoxic (toxic to living cells)

Coriander

Decongestant

EucalyptusRadiataSandalwoodSpearmint, Sweet annie, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Deodorant

BergamotCitronellaClary sageCypressEucalyptusFir needleGeraniumLavenderLemongrassMyrtlePatchouliPetitgrainPine needleRadiataRoseRosewoodSpikenardStar aniseWormwood, Lavender absolute

Depurative (helps remove impurities)

Angelica, Carrot seedCorianderEucalyptusFennelGrapefruitJuniper berryLemonRadiataVetiver, Rose absolute

Detoxifying

RavensaraVerbena

Diaphoretic (helps induce perspiration)

Angelica, Bay laurelCitronellaGingerLemonMarjoramMelissaMugwortNiaouliOreganoPennyroyalPepper (black)RosemarySpruceSweet annieTangerineTea treeYarrow

Digestive

Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, Blood orange, Caraway seed, CardamomChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Cinnamon barkCinnamon leafClary sageCorianderFrankincenseHyssopMandarinMarjoramNutmegOrange (sweet)PalmarosaPatchouliPennyroyalPepper (black)PetitgrainRosemarySageSpearmintStar aniseVerbenaYarrow

Disinfectant

Caraway seedRose

Diuretic (helps increase the passing of urine)

Angelica, Anise seed, Bay laurel, Bergamot, Camphor, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Carrot seed, CedarwoodCitronellaCypressEucalyptusFennelFrankincenseGeraniumGrapefruitHelichrysumHopHyssopJuniper berryLavenderLemonMandarinMarjoramMugwortOreganoPatchouliPepper (black)Pine needleRadiataRoseRosemarySageSandalwoodSpearmintSpruceStar aniseSweet annieTangerineThyme (red)Wintergreen, Lavender absolute

Emmenagogue (helps induce or hasten menstrual flow)

Angelica, Anise seed, Basil, Bay laurel, Caraway seed, Carrot seed, CassiaChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Cinnamon barkCinnamon leafCitronellaClary sageFennelFrankincenseHyssopJuniper berryLabdanumLavenderMarjoramMelissaMugwortMyrrhNutmegOreganoPennyroyalPeppermintRoseRosemarySageSweet annieThyme (red)WintergreenWormwoodYarrow, Jasmine absolute, Lavender absolute, Rose absolute

Emollient (helps soften or soothe skin)

Sandalwood, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Euphoric

Clary sageYlang Ylang extraYlang Ylang III, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Expectorant (helps promote the secretion of sputum by the air passages)

Angelica, Anise seed, Basil, Bay, Camphor, Caraway seed, CedarwoodClove budElemiEucalyptusFennelFir needleFrankincenseGingerHelichrysumHyssopLabdanumMarjoramMyrrhMyrtleNiaouliOreganoPeppermintPine needleRadiataRavensaraSandalwood, SpearmintSpruceStar aniseTangerineTea treeYarrow, Jasmine absolute, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Febrifuge (helps reduce fever)

Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, CassiaChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)CitronellaEucalyptusGingerHyssopLemonLemongrassLimeMelissaNiaouliOreganoPalmarosaPatchouliPepper (black)PeppermintRadiataSageSpearmintVerbenaWormwood, Pink lotus absolute

Flu

Ravensara

Fungicidal

Blood orangeChamomile (German)CitronellaCorianderElemiGeraniumHelichrysumLemongrassMarjoramMyrrhNeroliOrange (sweet)OreganoPatchouliRosemarySandalwoodSpikenardTea tree

Galactagogue (helps induce milk secretion)

Anise seed, Basil, Caraway seedFennelLemongrassWintergreen, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Gastric secretion stimulant

Nutmeg

Hemostatic (helps check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels)

Cinnamon barkCinnamon leafGeraniumLemon, Yarrow

Hepatic (helps promote proper liver function)

Carrot seedChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)CypressHelichrysumPeppermintRoseRosemarySpearmint

Hepatobiliary (helps promote proper liver, bile duct and gallbladder function)

Verbena

Herpes zoster (shingles)

Ravensara

Hydrating

Palmarosa, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Hypertensive (helps increase blood pressure)

HyssopMelissaPine needleRosemarySage

Hypotensive (helps decrease blood pressure)

Bay laurel, Blood orangeClary sageLavenderLemonMarjoramOrange (sweet), Yarrow, Ylang Ylang extraYlang Ylang III, Lavender absolute, Pink lotus absolute

Hypnotic 

Chamomile (Roman)

Hypoglycemic (helps decrease the level of glucose in the blood)

EucalyptusRadiata

Immune-boosting

Chamomile (German)LemonPatchouliRavensaraRosewoodTea treeThyme (red)

Insecticide

Caraway seedCitronellaLavenderLemonLemongrassMelissaNiaouliPennyroyalPine needleSageSandalwoodWormwood, Lavender absolute

Insomnia

Ravensara

Larvicidal (helps kill larvae)

Clove budCorianderNutmeg

Laxative

BergamotFennelGingerMandarinMarjoramPepper (black)SageSpikenard

Lipolytic (helps break up fat)

Coriander

Mouth ulcers

Ravensara

Muscle fatigue

Ravensara

Narcotic

Wormwood

Nervine (helps calm nerves)

Angelica, CatnipChamomile (German)HopMelissaMyrtlePetitgrainSweet annieThyme (red), Lavender absolute

Neurological

Angelica, Basil, Blood orange, Cardamom, CedarwoodChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Clary sageFrankincenseGeranium, HelichrysumJuniper berryLemongrassMarjoramMelissaMugwortMyrrhNutmegOrange (sweet)PalmarosaPatchouliPeppermintPetitgrainPine needleRadiataRavensaraRosemarySageSpearmintSpikenardSpruceTangerineThyme (red)Verbena, Vetiver

Neuromuscular

Ravensara

Orexygenic (helps increase or stimulate the appetite)

Cinnamon barkCinnamon leafFennelMugwortNutmeg

Parasiticide

BergamotCinnamon barkCinnamon leafEucalyptusJuniper berryLavenderOreganoRadiataRosemaryTea treeThyme (red)

Prophylactic

BasilEucalyptusPatchouliRadiata

Prostaglandin inhibitor

Nutmeg

Refrigerant

Cinnamon barkCinnamon leaf

Regulatory

Clary sage (of seborrhea)ElemiMyrtleNiaouliYlang Ylang extraYlang Ylang III

Relaxant

Allspice berry, Carrot seed (smooth muscle), Magnolia (muscle)

Restorative

BasilLimePine needleRosemary

Revitalizing

CorianderMyrrh, Sambac (jasmine) absolute

Revulsive (an agent causing revulsion; a counterirritant)

Thyme (red)

Rhinopharyngitis

Ravensara

Rubefacient (helps increase blood flow to the skin)

Allspice berry, Bergamot, CamphorEucalyptusFir needleGingerJuniper berryLavenderLemonOreganoPepper (black)Pine needleRadiataRosemarySpruceTangerineThyme (red)Vetiver

Sedative

Bay laurel, Blood orange (nervous system), Catnip, Cedarwood (nervous system)Clary sageFrankincenseHopHyssopJuniper berryLavenderLemongrass (nervous system)MandarinMarjoramMelissaMyrrhMyrtle (mild sedative)NeroliOrange (sweet) (nervous system)RoseSandalwoodSpikenardVerbena (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)

Cardamom

Sinuses

Ravensara

Spasmolytic (helps relieve smooth muscle spasms)

Caraway seed, CassiaCinnamon barkCinnamon leafClove bud

Splenic (of or relating to the spleen)

Fennel

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 budCoriander (cardiac, circulatory, nervous)ElemiEucalyptusFennel (circulatory)Fir needleGeranium (adrenal)GingerGrapefruit (lymphatic and digestive)LavenderLemon (leukocyte production), MagnoliaMandarin (lymphatic)MugwortMyrrh (digestive, pulmonary)NiaouliNutmegOrange (sweet) (digestive and lymphatic), OreganoPalmarosa (digestive and circulatory)PatchouliPennyroyalPepper (black) (nervous, circulatory, and digestive)Petitgrain (digestive, nervous)Pine needle (adrenal cortex, circulatory, nervous)RadiataRosemary (adrenal, circulatory, hepatobiliary)Rosewood (immune system)SpearmintStar aniseSweet annieThyme (red) (immune, circulatory)VerbenaVetiver (circulatory, production of red corpuscles)WintergreenWormwood (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, CatnipChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Cinnamon barkCinnamon leafCitronellaClary sageClove budCorianderFennelGinger, Juniper berryMarjoramMelissaMugwortMyrrhOrange (sweet)PatchouliPepper (black)PeppermintPetitgrainRoseRosemarySageSpearmintStar aniseVerbenaYarrow, Lavender absolute, Pink lotus absolute

Styptic (helps to stop bleeding when applied to a wound)

CypressGeranium

Sudorific (helps to induce perspiration)

Chamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)CypressHyssopJuniper berryLavenderMelissaPeppermintRosemaryThyme (red)

Tissue regenerator

Rosewood, Frankincense, Helichryssum

Tonic

Allspice berry, Angelica, Basil, Bay (for hair growth), Bergamot, Blood orange, Caraway seed, Cardamom (for nerves), Carrot seedChamomile (Roman)CitronellaClary sageCypressElemiFennelFir needleFrankincenseGeraniumGingerGrapefruitHyssop (heart and circulatory)Juniper berryLabdanumLavender, Lemon, LemongrassLime, MagnoliaMandarinMarjoramMelissaMugwort (uterine, womb)MyrrhNeroliNutmegOrange (sweet)OreganoPalmarosaPatchouliPepper (black)PetitgrainRavensara (nervous)RoseRosemary (nervous, general)RosewoodSageSandalwoodSpearmintSpikenardSpruce, Sweet annie, TangerineThyme (red)VetiverWormwoodYarrowYlang Ylang extraYlang Ylang III, Jasmine absolute, Pink lotus absolute, Rose absolute

Uterine (of or relating to the uterus)

Clary sageFrankincenseMelissaMyrrh, Sweet annie

Vasoconstrictor (helps narrow the openings of blood vessels)

CypressPeppermint

Vasodilator (helps widen the openings of blood vessels)

Carrot seedMarjoram

Vermifuge (helps expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms)

Bergamot, Camphor, Caraway seedChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)Cinnamon barkCinnamon leafCitronellaClove budEucalyptusFennelGeraniumHyssopLavender, Lemon, MelissaMugwortNiaouliPeppermintPine needleRadiataThyme (red)VetiverWormwood

Viral entinitis

Ravensara

Viral hepatitis

Ravensara

Vulnerary (promotes healing of wounds)

BergamotChamomile (German)Chamomile (Roman)ElemiEucalyptusFrankincenseGeraniumHyssopJuniper berryLavenderMarjoramMyrrhRadiataRosemaryTea treeYarrow, Lavender absolute

 

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