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Aromatherapy 4 Pets

Carrier Oils and Other Ingredients

In our natural products for pets, we use specific carrier oils and other 100% natural ingredients for their therapeutic properties. Please visit our store to see our range.

Here is a list of these ingredients.

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Clay 4 Pets

How to prepare the Clay Paste, or mud, to apply on pets.

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Herbs 4 Horses

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Natural Remedies for Pets - Aromatherapy 4 Pets
Written by Cass   

We use a selected number of essential oils in our products.

Here are their profiles:

 

 

Common Name Scientific Name Profile
Bay Laurel Laurulus nobilis

PHYSICAL USES: Laurel's antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti fungal properties are used with scars, acne pimples, boils, scabies, etc. It is reportedly a tonic to the hair and scalp stimulating hair growth and aiding with dandruff.

Antispasmodic and analgesic properties make it mildly narcotic. Coupled with its sedative properties, it is used for neuritis, depression, anxiety, fear and psychosis. Its stimulating and warming properties are used to produce fire and warmth in one's emotions, bringing awareness, courage and confidence. Fresh, strong but sweet, aromatic camphoraceous, somewhat spicy medicinal odor.

Bay Leaf (also called West Indian Bay) Pimento racemosa

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, calming, energizing, relaxing, stimulating, uplifting, warming

PHYSICAL USES: antidepressant, antiseptic, colds, decongestant, influenza, insect repellent, insomnia, osteoporosis, rheumatism, sprains

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not use internally. Dilute well before use. May irritate sensitive skin.

Benzoin Tincture styrax benzoin

AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, clarifying, exhaustion, nervous tension, penetrating, rejuvenating, soothing, stress, uplifting, warming

PHYSICAL USES: anticoagulant, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, arthritis, asthma, astringent, bronchitis, carminative, chapped skin, circulatory stimulant, colds, coughs, cracked skin, cuts, cystitis, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, dry skin, expels mucous, fixative, gout, influenza, insomnia, itching, laryngitis, normalizes skin, osteoporosis, rheumatism, sedative, shortness of breath, sinusitis, whitlows, yeast infections

Bergamot (Bergaptene Free) Citrus bergamia

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, calming, cheering, concentration, confidence, creativity, encouraging, frustration, grief, memory loss, nervous tension, normalizing, stimulating, stress, uplifting

PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bladder infections, bronchitis, carminative, chicken pox, colds, combination skin, deodorant, diuretic, drug withdrawal, eczema, gingivitis, herpes, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect repellent, insomnia, laxative, mumps, oily skin, Parkinson's disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, PMS moodiness, respiration, scars, skin conditioner, soothing agent, thrush, trichomonas, varicose veins, wounds

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Phototoxic. May be irritant to skin. Terpeneless (Bergaptene Free) version, the one we use, is safer to use. Dilute well before use.

Black pepper Piper nigrum

AROMATIC BENEFITS: balancing, concentration, energizing, exhaustion, invigorating, revitalizing, warming

PHYSICAL USES: antiinflammatory, arteriosclerosis, carminative, chilblains, circulatory stimulant, colds, constipation, detoxifying, diuretic, expectorant, influenza, laxative, lumbago, muscle relaxant, muscular aches, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, raises blood pressure, Raynaud's disease, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, toning

SAFETY WARNINGS: Skin irritant. Avoid if using homeopathic remedies or if history of high blood pressure. Dilute well before use on skin.

Cajeput

melaleuca cajeputi

AROMATIC BENEFITS: energizing, soothing, stimulating

PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, anodyne, antiseptic, bronchitis, colds, cystitis, decongestant, germicide, influenza, insect repellent, neuralgia, osteoporosis, toothache, thrush, see tea tree

SAFETY WARNINGS: Species of tea tree. Do not take internally. May be irritating to sensitive skin.

Carrot seed Daucus carota

PHYSICAL USES:: Carrot Seed is fantastic for skin care (revitalizing and toning) and considered one of the best Essential Oils for Mature Skin. Carrot seed oil also assists in removing toxin and water build up in the skin giving it a fresher more firmer appearance. Carrot seed oil has a detoxifying effect on the liver and cleans the digestive system and the body as a whole. It is helpful for arthritis, gout, edema, rheumatism and the accumulation of toxins in muscles and joints. Carrot seed strengthens the mucus membranes in the nose, throat and lungs, thus has a beneficial effect on problems such as bronchitis and influenza.

Cedarwood Atlas Cedrus atlantica

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, fear, focusing, grounding, harmonizing, nervous tension, regenerative, relaxing, strengthening, stress

PHYSICAL USES: acne, air purifier, antiseptic, antispasmodic, arthritis, bronchitis, catarrh, cellulite, constipation, coughs, dandruff, diuretic, dry hair, eczema, hair loss, immunity stimulant, insect repellent, male infertility, moth repellent, oily skin, osteoarthritis, rheumatism

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Avoid if pregnant. May irritate sensitive skin. Dilute well before use. Do not confuse with cedar leaf (thuja).

Cinnamon bark Cinnamomum zeylanicum

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, energizing, invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, vitalizing, warming

PHYSICAL USES: antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bronchitis, carbuncles, colds, cystitis, diarrhea, fibrositis, hair loss, influenza, insect repellent, muscular aches, rheumatism, salpingitis, vaginal infections, vermifuge, warts, whooping cough

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Moderate toxicity. Skin irritant. Dilute well before use. Avoid if you have high blood pressure.

Citronella Cymbopogon nardu

AROMATIC BENEFITS: refreshing, soothing, stimulating, vitalizing

PHYSICAL USES: antiseptic, arthritis, colds, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, influenza, insect repellent, moth repellent, oily skin, rheumatism

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. May irritate skin. Avoid during pregnancy.

Clove bud Syzgium aromaticum

AROMATIC BENEFITS: energizing, invigorating, memory loss, sense enhancing, stimulating, warming

PHYSICAL USES: analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, asthma, bladder infections, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, cystitis, diverticulosis, fibrositis, flatulence, frostbite, hay fever, heartburns, influenza, insect repellent, lumbago, moth repellent, muscle relaxant, nausea, neuralgia, osteoporosis, pelvic pain, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, sedative, sinusitis, sprains, toothaches, upper abdominal pain

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Dilute well before use. Skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant or if history of high blood pressure.

Cypress Cupressus sempervirens

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, balancing, irritability, nervous tension, refreshing, restlessness, stimulating, stress

PHYSICAL USES: amenorrhea, antibacterial, antiinfectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, arthritis, asthma, astringent, athlete's foot, bronchitis, broken capillaries, bruises, bursitis, cellulite, circulatory stimulant, coughs, cuts, dandruff, deodorant, diabetes, diarrhea, diuretic, dysmenorrhea, edema, endometriosis, female infertility, hair loss, heavy menstruation, hemorrhoids, hot flashes, inguinal hernia, insect repellent, jock itch, menopause, muscular aches, muscular cramps, noise pollution, normal skin, nose bleeds, oily hair, oily skin, osteoporosis, prostatitis, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, sinusitis, tennis elbow, vaginal infections, varicose veins, warts, wounds, writer's cramp

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Avoid during pregnancy or if history of high blood pressure. Avoid if history of estrogen-dependent cancer, low blood pressure or high blood pressure.

Eucalyptus Radiata Eucalyptus radiata

AROMATIC BENEFITS: balancing, cooling, invigorating, stimulating

PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bedbugs, bleeding gums, blisters, bronchitis, burns, candida, chapped lips, chlamydia, colds, coughs, cuts, cystitis, dandruff, decongestant, deodorant, diabetes, diarrhea, disinfectant, diuretic, drug withdrawal, ear infections, earaches, febrifuge, fibrositis, flatulence, flea repellent, gingivitis, hay fever, heartburns, heatstrokes, hyperprexia, insect bites, insect repellent, itching, jet lag, lice, lower abdominal pain, lumbago, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, muscular fatigue, neuralgia, normal hair, osteoarthritis, pneumonia, prostatitis, rashes, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, sinusitis, spina bifida, stomachaches, sunburns, swelling, synovitis, tendinitis, tennis elbow, thrush, upper abdominal pain, urticaria, vaginal infections, windburns

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid if using homeopathic remedies, history of epilepsy or high blood pressure. Dilute before using on skin.

Eucalyptus Citriodora Eucalyptus citriodora Same as radiata but stronger insect repellent
Eucalyptus Blue gum Eucalyptus globulus Same as radiata but stronger expectorant
Eucalyptus Blue Mallee Eucalyptus polybactea

Same as radiata but stronger antirheumatic and expectorant

Frankincense boswellia carterii

AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, calming, clarifying, clearing, exhaustion, focusing, grounding, nervous tension, relaxing, restoring, spiritual, stress, warming

PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, asthma, astringent, bronchitis, carminative, catarrh, cirrhosis of liver, colds, coughs, diarrhea, diuretic, emmenagogue, fibrositis, fixative, influenza, normal skin, oily skin, rheumatoid arthritis, scars, sedative, skin conditioner, soothing agent, varicose veins, wounds, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: olibanum. Do not take internally. Avoid during pregnancy.

Geranium Egyptian pelargonium graveolens

AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, balancing, cooling, creativity, nervous tension, normalizing, relaxing, self-hypnosis, soothing, stress

PHYSICAL USES: acne, Alzheimer's disease, amenorrhea, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, asthma, astringent, black eyes, blisters, blood disorders, broken capillaries, bruises, cellulite, chapped lips, chapped skin, chilblains, chills, circulatory stimulant, cirrhosis of liver, cold sores, constipation, convalescence, cramps, diabetes, diarrhea, dry hair, dry skin, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, female infertility, fractures, frostbite, hair loss, hay fever, hemorrhoids, herpes, hot flashes, immunity stimulant, inguinal hernia, insect repellent, jet lag, laryngitis, lice, lower abdominal pain, menopause, menorrhagia, muscular dystrophy, nerve tonic, normal hair, normal skin, oily skin, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, PMS symptoms, Raynaud's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sedative, shock, sinusitis, stomachaches, throat infections, thrush, varicose veins, writer's cramp, yeast infections

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid overuse. May irritate sensitive skin. Avoid if history of estrogen-dependent cancer or hypoglycemia. Do not confuse with rose geranium.

German Chamomile matricaria chamomilla

AROMATIC BENEFITS: calming, rejuvenating, relaxing

PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, asthma, black eyes, blisters, boils, bruises, burns, chapped lips, chapped skin, chilblains, cold sores, conjunctivitis, coughs, diarrhea, disinfectant, diuretic, diverticulosis, dry skin, earaches, eczema, fainting, febrifuge, fibrositis, gingivitis, hay fever, headaches, heatstrokes, hiccups, influenza, insect bites, laryngitis, nausea, neuralgia, normal skin, oily skin, osteoporosis, psoriasis, rashes, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, sensitive skin, shock, sprains, sties, sunburns, synovitis, toothaches, upper abdominal pain, urticaria, whitlows, wounds, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: chamomile, blue. Avoid during first trimester of pregnancy. Avoid long term use if history of estrogen-dependent cancer.

Helichrysum Helichrysum italicum

AROMATIC BENEFITS: clearing, focusing, refreshing, relaxing

PHYSICAL USES: antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, bronchitis, cell-regenerating, cerebral palsy, colds, dermatitis, detoxifying, eczema, febrifuge, influenza, lethargy, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, PMS symptoms, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, sinusitis, thrush, trichomonas

SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: immortelle, everlasting.

Juniper berry juniperus communis (berries)

AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, clearing, energizing, exhaustion, invigorating, memory loss, refreshing, restoring, strengthening, stress

PHYSICAL USES: acne, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, astringent, bursitis, carminative, cellulite, circulatory stimulant, colds, cystitis, deodorant, detoxifying, disinfectant, diuretic, ear infections, emmenagogue, gout, hair loss, hangovers, hemorrhoids, influenza, jet lag, muscular aches, nervine, normal skin, oily skin, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, seborrhea, sinusitis, swelling, synovitis, toning, vaginal infections, varicose veins, water retention

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy, if history of high blood pressure, if history of kidney disease or long-term use. May irritate sensitive skin. Dilute well before use.

 

Lavender Mount Blanc (French Lavender, True Lavender) Lavandula angustifolia

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, calming, concentration, cooling, exhaustion, fatigue, hysteria, nervous tension, relaxing, soothing, stress

PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, abscesses, acne, analgesic, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bleeding, blisters, boils, bruises, burns, catarrh, chapped skin, chilblains, colds, convalescence, coughs, cuts, dandruff, dermatitis, detoxifying, diaper rash, diarrhea, disinfectant, ear infections, fainting, febrifuge, frostbite, gingivitis, hay fever, headaches, heartburns, hiccups, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect bites, insect repellent, insomnia, itching, laryngitis, muscular aches, nervine, neuralgia, normalizes skin, palpitations, rashes, scalds, scars, scrapes, sedative, shock, sinusitis, sties, sunburns, swelling, tendinitis, tonic, toothaches, ulcers, urticaria, vomiting, whitlows, windburns, wounds

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during first trimester of pregnancy or if history of low blood pressure. Overuse can cause headaches. Do not confuse with lavender spike. Dilute to at least 0.5% before using on children.

Lavendin grosso Angustifolia x Latifolia Similar as True Lavender but better used for its scent and in sprays and diffusers
Lemon citrus limonum

AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, balancing, calming, cheering, cooling, exhaustion, memory loss, refreshing, relaxing, stress, uplifting

PHYSICAL USES: abscesses, acne, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, arthritis, asthma, astringent, athlete's foot, bleeding, blisters, boils, cellulite, cerebral palsy, chapped skin, chilblains, circulatory stimulant, cold sores, constipation, coughs, dandruff, detoxifying, diarrhea, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, fainting, febrifuge, gallstones, gout, haemostatic, hair loss, hangovers, hay fever, headaches, hiccups, hot flashes, insect bites, insomnia, jet lag, kidney stones, laryngitis, lice, menorrhagia, mumps, muscular dystrophy, nervine, normal hair, normal skin, normalizes blood pressure, oily hair, oily skin, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, sedative, shock, sore throat, spina bifida, tendinitis, thrush, toning, tonsillitis, varicose veins, warts, water purifier, water retention, whitlows, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: Phototoxic. May irritate sensitive skin. Dilute well before use on skin.

Lemongrass cymbopogon citratus

AROMATIC BENEFITS: cleansing, concentration, exhaustion, invigorating, irritability, mental fatigue, stress, vitalizing

PHYSICAL USES: analgesic, antiinflammatory, antidepressant, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiseptic, arthritis, astringent, athlete's foot, bruises, cellulite, circulatory stimulant, deodorant, diuretic, enlarged pores, febrifuge, headaches, indigestion, insect repellent, jet lag, moth repellent, muscular aches, nervine, oily hair, oily skin, raises blood pressure, sedative, skin conditioner, sprains, toning, vertigo

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. Phototoxic. Avoid during pregnancy or if history of high blood pressure. Avoid use on sensitive skin. Dilute well before use on skin.

Mandarin citrus nobilis (citrus reticulata)

AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, calming, cheering, stimulating, strengthening, stress

PHYSICAL USES: antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, constipation, convalescence, digestive, hiccups, insomnia, nervine, skin conditioner, stomachaches, stretch marks

SAFETY WARNINGS: Phototoxic. Relatively safe for children. Dilute well before use with children.

Myrrh commiphora myrrha

AROMATIC BENEFITS: clearing, concentration, focusing, soothing, stimulating, warming

PHYSICAL USES: acne, amenorrhea, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, athlete's foot, blisters, bronchitis, carminative, chapped skin, cirrhosis of liver, cuts, dermatitis, diarrhea, emmenagogue, emollient, fixative, gum disorders, impetigo, insect repellent, mouth ulcers, ringworm, thrush, whitlows, wounds, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy. Do not overuse.

Nerolina Melaleuca quinquenervia PHYSICAL USES: Nerolina Australian essential oil is a valuable blending oil with the ability to 'lift' ordinary aromas with small additions to the compound. In cosmetics and perfumery, Nerolina can save a lot of money as it can be successfully used as a replacement for the top grade French lavenders (Lavandula Angustifolia). It is also reputed to be useful for relief of staph infections, shingles, allergies and bronchitis.
Niaouli Melaleuca quinquenervia [c.t. 1,8-Cineole]

PHYSICAL USES: acne, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, burns, chlamydia, cicatrizant, colds, cuts, cystitis, decongestant, ear infections, estrogen-like, herpes, influenza, mumps, osteoporosis, pneumonia, regulator, rheumatoid arthritis, scrapes, sinusitis, skin irritations, sore throats, thrush, vermifuge, vaginal infections, whooping cough, wounds

SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: gomenol.

Orange, sweet citrus sinensis

AROMATIC BENEFITS: anxiety, calming, cheering, inspiring, invigorating, refreshing, relaxing, stress, uplifting

PHYSICAL USES: acne, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, cellulite, constipation, diarrhea, drug withdrawal, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, nervine, normal skin, oily skin, Parkinson's disease, sedative, spina bifida, toning, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid use in sun. May irritate sensitive skin.

Oregano origanum vulgare

AROMATIC BENEFITS: stimulating, strengthening, warming

PHYSICAL USES: antibacterial, antibiotic, antiinfectious, antiseptic, antiviral, boils, candida, cellulite, colds, cystitis, detoxifying, disinfectant, diuretic, influenza, osteoporosis, pneumonia, sinusitis, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: Skin irritant.

Patchouli pogostemon patchouli

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, anxiety, calming, clearing, concentration, exhaustion, relaxing, self-hypnosis, soothing, stress

PHYSICAL USES: acne, antibiotic, antidepressant, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, athlete's foot, carminative, cellulite, constipation, dandruff, deodorant, diuretic, dry skin, fixative, ganglion, jock itch, lower abdominal pain, nervine, normal skin, oily skin, seborrhea, thrush, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally.

Petitgrain citrus aurantium

AROMATIC BENEFITS: calming, inspiring, invigorating, refreshing, relaxing, soothing, uplifting

PHYSICAL USES: antibacterial, antidepressant, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, convalescence, deodorant, insomnia, nervine, scars, shock

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally.

Rose Geranium Pelargoneum Roseum

PHYSICAL USES: Rose Geranium oil can be used to help in the treatment of the following: acne, bruises, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids, lice, mosquito repellant, ringworm, ulcers, breast engorgement, edema, poor circulation, sore throat, tonsillitis, PMS, menopausal problems, stress and neuralgia. It's reputation as an extremely versatile essential oil is well documented.

SAFETY WARNINGS: Non-toxic, non-irritant and generally non-sensitizing, though it can cause sensitivity in some people and due to the fact that it balances the hormonal system, it should be avoided during pregnancy.

Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis

AROMATIC BENEFITS: clarifying, concentration, fatigue, grief, inspiring, invigorating, memory loss, nervous tension, stimulating, stress, warming

PHYSICAL USES: acne, alopecia, analgesic, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, bruises, carminative, cellulite, chilblains, cholagogue, circulatory stimulant, colds, constipation, cramps, cystitis, dandruff, decongestant, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, diverticulosis, dry skin, emmenagogue, fainting, fibrositis, gout, hair loss, hangovers, headaches, immunity stimulant, influenza, inguinal hernia, insect repellent, lice, lower abdominal pain, lumbago, moth repellent, muscular aches, muscular dystrophy, nervine, normal skin, oily hair, oily skin, osteoporosis, prostatitis, raises blood pressure, Raynaud's disease, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, sinusitis, spina bifida, sprains, strains, swelling, synovitis, tendinitis, thrush, toning, tonsillitis, torticollis, vaginal infections, varicose veins

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid if history of high blood pressure or epilepsy. Avoid use on damaged skin.

Rosemary Verbenone rosmarinus officinalis CT verbenone PHYSICAL USES: Similar to officinalis above. Its best-known use is as facial oil for extremely dry skin. The verbenone CT is even more effective at clearing catarrh than Rosemary officinalis. It is less stimulating generally and much less of a mental stimulant, so it can be used in the evening. Rosemary (vebenone) essential oil nourishes the scalp and keeps hair looking healthy and shiny. Many users claim that it promotes hair growth, though there is not any medical evidence to support this argument. It normalizes excessive oil secretions and improves most scalp problems, particularly dandruff and seborrhea. Rosemary oil is also helpful in treating cellulite. This essential oil balances intense emotions and controls mood swings. It lifts spirits and counters depression. It assists in managing stress and overcoming stress-related disorders and nervous exhaustion.
Sandalwood santalum album

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, calming, centering, exhaustion, grounding, relaxing, stress

PHYSICAL USES: acne, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, catarrh, chapped skin, constipation, coughs, cystitis, diarrhea, diuretic, drug withdrawal, dry hair, dry skin, emollient, fixative, fragile hair, hangovers, immunity stimulant, insomnia, normal skin, osteoarthritis, sedative, skin conditioner, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally.

Sweet Marjoram origanum marjorana

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, calming, exhaustion, relaxing, soothing, strengthening, stress, warming

PHYSICAL USES: analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, arthritis, bronchitis, carminative, carpal tunnel syndrome, cerebral palsy, cramps, cystitis, diarrhea, diuretic, diverticulosis, drug withdrawal, emmenagogue, fainting, fibrositis, headaches, insomnia, insect repellent, lowers blood pressure, muscle relaxant, muscular aches, muscular fatigue, nervine, neuralgia, normal skin, oily skin, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, rheumatism, sedative, thrush, upper abdominal pain

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid during pregnancy, on children and elderly. Avoid if history of low blood pressure.

Tea Tree melaleuca alternifolia

AROMATIC BENEFITS: cleansing, cooling, energizing, stimulating, uplifting

PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, abscesses, acne, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, athlete's foot, blisters, boils, bronchitis, candida, catarrh, chlamydia, cold sores, colds, cuts, cuts, ear infections, febrifuge, herpes, influenza, insect bites, jock itch, mumps, pneumonia, ringworm, shock, sinusitis, sunburns, thrush, tonsillitis, toothaches, vaginal infections, warts, wounds, yeast infections

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally. May irritate sensitive skin.

Thyme thymus vulgaris

AROMATIC BENEFITS: cleansing, energizing, fatigue, inspiring, invigorating, memory loss, refreshing, stimulating, warming

PHYSICAL USES: abrasions, acne, alopecia, analgesic, animal bites, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antiinfectious, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, arteriosclerosis, athlete's foot, boils, bronchitis, carminative, catarrh, cellulite, chlamydia, circulatory stimulant, cold sores, colds, constipation, cystitis, dandruff, deodorant, detoxifying, disinfectant, diuretic, dysmenorrhea, emmenagogue, female infertility, fibrositis, gout, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect bites, insect repellent, laryngitis, lower abdominal pain, male infertility, menopause, muscular aches, neuralgia, oily hair, osteoporosis, pneumonia, raises blood pressure, rheumatism, seborrhea, sinusitis, sprains, thrush, warts, whitlows, whooping cough, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: Thyme linalol is considered a safer oil. Avoid is pregnant or if history of high blood pressure. Moderate toxicity. Skin irritant. Dilute well before use on skin. Avoid use on children and elderly.

Vanilla (10 fold - Oleoresin) vanilla planifolia

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aphrodisiac, creativity, hypnotic, restoring, self-hypnosis, warming

PHYSICAL USES: emollient, sedative

Vetiver vetiveria zizanoides

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anchoring, balancing, exhaustion, grounding, relaxing, soothing, stress

PHYSICAL USES: antiseptic, arthritis, emollient, fixative, immunity stimulant, insomnia, male infertility, muscular relaxant, neuralgia, rheumatism, sedative

SAFETY WARNINGS: AKA: vetivert, khus khus. Do not take internally.

Yarrow Chamazulene (Blue) Achillea millefolium

AROMATIC BENEFITS: calming, relaxing, soothing

PHYSICAL USES: acne, amenorrhea, antiinfectious, antiinflammatory, astringent, bleeding, blisters, burns, constipation, dandruff, dry hair, eczema, hair loss, influenza, oily hair, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, synovitis, thrush, toothaches, urticaria, wrinkles

SAFETY WARNINGS: Do not take internally.

Ylang Ylang cananga odorata

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, aphrodisiac, anxiety, balancing, calming, cooling, euphoric, relaxing

PHYSICAL USES: antidepressant, antiseptic, disinfectant, lowers blood pressure, normal skin, oily skin, sedative, shock

SAFETY WARNINGS: Avoid if history of apnea or low blood pressure. May irritate sensitive skin. Do not overuse.

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