Thursday, September 6, 2018

Essential Oils A to Z

* This list is a work in progress. If you notice any errors or have additional information to share please leave a comment below. 


A
  • Allspice - fresh, warm, spicy, sweet
Anti viral, aphrodisiac, eases arthritis and muscular pain.

  • Angelica - Sharp, green, herbaceous, with peppery overtones
Anti-anxiety, treats flatulence, gastritis and stomach ulcers, boosts immunity, used in perfumes, treats appetite loss, 

B
  • Basil - sweet licorice like scent
Improves cognitive function, relieves joint pain, stiffness and menstrual cramps, used in cooking. 

C
  • Cardamom - strong spicey and herbaceous
Improves respiration, digestion and is used in cooking.
  • Chamomile - delightfully strong, sweet scent that can sometimes come across as fruity
Improves respiration, immune function and mood, used in cooking

D

E
  • Eucalyptus - very noticeable medicinal scent
Heals mouth and throat infections, improves respiration, smooths skin, repels mosquitos.

F

  • Frankincense - woodsy scent with spicey undernotes
Spiritual enlightenment, boosts mood, balances emotions, improves cellular growth and development, nail growth, used in religious ceremonies.

G

H

I

J

K

L
  • Lavender - has a herbal, fruity, medicinal (camphor like) scent
Improves skin health, mood swings and anxiety, aides in sun protection, sleep and detoxification, calms migraines, used to treat minor wounds and burns, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial
  • Lemon - strong citrus scent like that of a lemon peel (those allergic to citrus scents won't enjoy this being diffused).
Supports respiration and digestion, heals mouth and throat infections, smooths skin, purifies air, used in cooking and many DIY cleaners, disinfectant


M
  • Melaleuca (Tea Tree) - woody, herbaceous scent
Aides in hair growth, acne treatment, skin complexion, wound healing, minor burn relief, immune boosting and house cleaning, heals mouth and throat infections, used to clean and remove mold and mildew, antifungal

N

O
  • Orange - very rich orange peel scent (those allergic to citrus scents won't enjoy this being diffused).
Improves mood swings and emotional balance, fights free radicals due to its antioxidant properties, fights grease stains
  • Oregano - sharp herbal scent
Improved respiration and digestion, used in cooking and cleaning, boosts immune system.

P
  • Peppermint - sharp minty scent
Boosts energy, improves respiration, purifies air, relieves nausea, helps sore feet, used in cooking.

Q

R

  • Rosemary - camphor medicinal scent found to be stimulating
Improves digestion and respiration, increases hair growth and aides in a healthy scalp, used in cooking.

S

T

  • Tea Tree (Melaleuca) - woody, herbaceous scent
Aides in hair growth, acne treatment, skin complexion, wound healing, minor burn relief, immune boosting and house cleaning, heals mouth and throat infections, used to clean and remove mold and mildew, antifungal

U

V

W

X

Y
  • Ylang Ylang - light floral, sometimes fruity scent
Improves hair growth and mood, increases skin health, used for oily hair.

Z