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The following is a list of the most common uses and cautions for Essential Oils. Click on the oils common name for more
detailed information.
Common
Name
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Botanical Name
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Description
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Culinary Oil
|
Medicinal Oil
|
Use
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Cautions
(See Below)
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Aniseed
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Pimpinella anisum
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uplifting, euphoric, sweet |
•
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•
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asthma, colic, diuretic impotence |
1, 2
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Basil
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Ocimum basilicum
|
aromatic, spicy, refreshing |
•
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•
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anxiety, poor memory, mental strain |
3
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Black Pepper
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Piper nigrum
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sharp, invigorating, spicy |
•
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•
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antiseptic, stimulant, digestive |
1, 5
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Calendula
|
Calendula officinalis
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pungent, colourful |
•
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•
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antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory |
6, 7
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Camphor
|
Cinnamomum camphora
|
pungent, aromatic, energizing |
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•
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antiseptic, stimulant, anti-inflammatory |
8
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Capsicum
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Capsicum annuum var. frutescens
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very pungent, hot, stimulating |
•
|
•
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analgesic, digestion, anti-inflammatory |
9
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Carrot
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Daucus carota
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sweet, dry, restoring |
•
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•
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antiseptic, stimulant, diuretic, tonic |
|
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Cedarleaf
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Thuja occedentalis
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aromatic, coniferous, camphoraceous |
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•
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diuretic, expectorant astringent |
10
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Cedarwood
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Juniperus virginiana
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aromatic, coniferous, camphoraceous |
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•
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antiseptic, astringent, antidepressant |
3
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Cinnamon
(Cassia)
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Cinnamomum cassia
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warm, sharp, spicy, euphoric |
•
|
•
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digestive, astringent, antimicrobial |
1
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Citronella
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Cymbopogon nardus
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refreshing, lemony, sweet |
•
|
•
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antiseptic, stimulant, diuretic, tonic |
11
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Clary Sage
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Salvia sclarea
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nutty, heavy, euphoric |
•
|
•
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antidepressant, digestive, sedative |
2, 11
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Clove
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Eugenia caryophyllata
|
coniferous, warm, spicy, pungent |
•
|
•
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memory loss, vertigo, antibiotic, stimulant |
1, 11
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Coriander
(Cilantro)
|
Coriandrum sativum
|
aromatic, pungent, relaxing |
•
|
•
|
analgesic, antioxidant, stimulant, digestive |
|
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Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus globulus
|
clear, sharp, piercing, camphoraceous |
|
•
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analgesic, antiseptic, cooling, decongestant |
12
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Fennel
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Foeniculum vulgare
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sweet, aromatic |
•
|
•
|
laxative, digestive, anti-inflammatory |
2, 4, 13
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Geranium
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Pelargonium graveolens
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pungent, aromatic, sharp |
•
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•
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antidepressant, tonic, astringent |
|
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Grapefruit
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Citrus x paradisi
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refreshing, sweet, bitter, citrus |
•
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•
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antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, obesity |
1, 4
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Lavender
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Lavandula angustifolia
|
sweet, balsamic, floral, soothing |
•
|
•
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antidepressant, headaches, sedative |
|
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Lemongrass
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Cymbopogon citratus
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sweet, lemony, pungent |
•
|
•
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antiseptic, analgesic, stress, digestive |
1
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Lemon
|
Citrus limonum
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sharp, citrus, refreshing, uplifting |
•
|
•
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antidepressant, tonic, diuretic, antiseptic |
4
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Lime
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Citrus aurantifolia
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sharp, sweet, refreshing |
•
|
•
|
antidepressant, tonic, diuretic, antiseptic |
4
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Patchouli
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Pogostemon patchouli
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exotic, sweet, spicy, earthy, pungent |
•
|
•
|
antidepressant, aphrodisiac, impotence |
|
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Peppermint
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Mentha x piperata
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pungent, strong, minty, cooling |
•
|
•
|
halitosis, headaches, digestive, asthma |
1, 11
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Pine
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Pinus sylvestris
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coniferous, pungent, fresh |
•
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•
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antiseptic, stimulant, asthma, expectorant |
1
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Rosemary
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Rosmarinus officinalis
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pungent, refreshing, camphoraceous |
•
|
•
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analgesic, digestive, asthma, antiseptic |
11, 13, 14
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Sandalwood
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Santalum album
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sweet, woody, warm, exotic, balsamic |
•
|
•
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antidepressant, tonic, aphrodisiac, diuretic |
|
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Sassafras
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Sassafras officinale
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aromatic, colourful |
|
•
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diuretic, exhaustion, stimulant, sudorific |
8
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Spearmint
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Mentha spicata
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sweet, pungent, minty, cooling |
•
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•
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antiseptic, expectorant, analgesic, digestive |
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Sweet Orange
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Citrus sinensis
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refreshing, citrus, sharp, uplifting |
•
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•
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antidepressant, tonic, anti-inflammatory |
4
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Tangerine
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Citrus reticulata
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sweet, light, tangy, uplifting, refreshing |
•
|
•
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antiseptic, sedative, diuretic, digestive |
4
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Tea Tree
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Melaleuca alternifolia
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pungent, coniferous, uplifting |
•
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•
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antiseptic, analgesic, skin conditions, lice |
15
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Thyme
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Thymus vulgaris
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sweet, earthy, aromatic |
•
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•
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antiseptic, antioxidant, tonic, stimulant |
1, 11, 13, 14
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Ylang Ylang
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Cananga odorata
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sweet, floral, romantic, spicy, exotic, euphoric |
•
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•
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aphrodisiac, sedative, antidepressant |
16, 17
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ESSENTIAL OILS SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
1 - may be irritating to sensitive skin
2 - acts as a narcotic in large doses
3 - avoid excessive use during pregnancy
4 - may cause photosensitivity
5 - may irritate kidneys
6 - do not take internally if pregnant
7 - may intensify effect of sedatives or tranquilizers
8 - external use only
9 - avoid excessive use |
10 - do not use internally or externally with aromatherapy
11 - avoid during pregnancy
12 - internal use only under practitioner’s guidance
13 - do not use if epileptic
14 - avoid if prone to high blood pressure
15 - avoid eye contact
16 - use with care if suffering from low blood pressure
17 - excessive use may cause nausea |
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