From the beginning of time essential oils have been used for healing, cosmetics, energy, fasting, cleansing, preserving, and embalming.
It is very important to use a good carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil when applying essential oils.
Essential oils are fantastic, natural, God-given healing substances. Essential oils can be used for every part of your body, from your hair down to your toes.
Essential Oils for Common Ailments and Conditions
| A | ||
| ABDOMINAL CRAMPS | Try: | DigestZen, Basil, Clary Sage |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply topically to abdomen | |
| ACHES | Try: | Marjoram, Deep Blue, Birch |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| ACNE | Try: | Melaleuca, Lemongrass, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected areas daily | |
| ALLERGIES | Try: | Breathe, Lavender, Eucalyptus |
| Usage: | Apply topically to back of neck or under nose and on bridge of nose | |
| AMNESIA | Try: | Frankincense, Peppermint, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Apply topically to forehead, temples, base of skull and behind the ears
Or take internally in a capsule or diffuse into the air and inhale |
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| ANEMIA | Try: | Lemon, Lemongrass, Helichrysm |
| Usage: | Apply to bottom of feet or insides of wrists | |
| ANXIETY | Try: | Serenity, Lavender, Elevation |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or massage onto back, feet and hands | |
| APPETITE SUPRESSANT | Try: | Grapefruit, Slim & Sassy |
| Usage: | Add to water and drink or diffuse into the air and inhale | |
| ARTHRITIC PAIN | Try: | Deep Blue, Frankincense, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| ASTHMA | Try: | Breathe, Eucalyptus, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air or apply to bottom of feet, or take internally in a capsule | |
| ATHEROSCLEROSIS | Try: | Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| ATHLETE’S FOOT | Try: | Oregano, Melaleuca, Lemon |
| Usage: | Apply to area between toes and around toenails | |
| AUTISM | Try: | Balance, Vetiver, Frankincense |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale | |
| B | ||
| BACK PAIN | Try: | Deep Blue, Eucalyptus, Wintergreen |
| Usage: | Massage into back as needed | |
| BEE STING | Try: | Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Apply topically to sting or bite several times daily until symptoms cease | |
| BELL’S PALSY | Try: | Peppermint, Helichryum, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Massage on front and behind ear and painful areas until symptoms subside | |
| BLEEDING | Try: | Helichrysum, Geranium |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| BLEEDING GUMS | Try: | Cinnamon, Peppermint, Wintergreen |
| Usage: | Gargle several times daily or apply topically to gums several times daily | |
| BLISTERS ON FEET | Try: | Lavender, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile |
| Usage: | Apply topically to blistered area | |
| BLOATING | Try: | DigestZen, Peppermint, Clary Sage |
| Usage: | Apply topically to stomach area and to bottoms of feet or take internally in a capsule | |
| BLOOD CLOT IN VEINS | Try: | Cypress, Helichrysum, Clove |
| Usage: |
Apply topically to affected area and to bottoms of feet or take internally in a capsule |
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| BOILS | Try: | Clove, Thyme, Oregano |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| BONE PAIN | Try: | Wintergreen, Helichrysum, Cypress |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| BONE SPURS | Try: | Wintergreen, Cypress, Marjoram |
| Usage: | Apply topically over affected area | |
| BRONCHITIS | Try: | Breathe, Eucalyptus, Thyme |
| Usage: | Apply topically to chest and neck area, gargle hourly or diffuse | |
| BRUISES | Try: | Cypress, Helichrysum, Deep Blue |
| Usage: | Apply topically to bruised area | |
| BUNIONS | Try: | Deep Blue, Basil, Cypress |
| Usage: | Apply to affected area or joint | |
| BURNS | Try: | Lavender, Malaleuca, Geranium |
| Usage: | Apply gently to affected area | |
| C | ||
| CALLOUSES | Try: | Oregano |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| CANDIDA | Try: | Melaleuca, On Guard, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Apply topically to chest and on bottom of feet or take internally in a capsules several times daily | |
| CANKER SORES | Try: | Melaleuca, On Guard, Oregano |
| Usage: | Apply directly to canker sore or gargle | |
| CATARACTS | Try: | Clover, Lavender |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply topically to temples | |
| CAVITIES | Try: | On Guard, Melaleuca, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Apply topically to bottoms of feet or take internally in a capsule | |
| CELLULITE | Try: | Rosemary, Grapefruit, Lemon |
| Usage: | Massage vigorously on cellulite locations daily especially before exercising or add to water and drink throughout the day | |
| CHAPPED SKIN | Try: | Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area as often as needed | |
| CHICKEN POX | Try: | Lavender, Melaleuca, Sandalwood |
| Usage: | Dilute with a carrier oil and dab lightly on spots | |
| CHRONIC FATIGUE | Try: | On Guard, Peppermint, Basil |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply topically to muscles and joints | |
| CHRONIC PAIN | Try: | Peppermint, Deep Blue, Wintergreen |
| Usage: | Massage into affected area as needed or take internally in a capsule | |
| CLOGGED PORES | Try: | Lemon, Wild Orange, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| COLD | Try: | On Guard, Thyme, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or gargle or take internally in a capsule | |
| COLD SORES | Try: | On Guard, Lemon, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Apply to cold sores as soon as it starts and repeat several times daily | |
| COLIC | Try: | Marjoram, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot |
| Usage: | Dilute with a carrier oil and apply topically to stomach and back | |
| COLITIS | Try: | Peppermint, DigestZen, Helichrysum |
| Usage: | Massage over lower abdomen area or take internally in a capsule | |
| CONCUSSION | Try: | Frankincense, Cypress |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule | |
| CONGESTION | Try: | Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Diffuse or gargle, massage onto forehead, nose, cheeks, lower throat, chest and upper back | |
| CONJUNCTIVITIS | Try: | Melaleuca, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply around (but NOT in) the eyes or apply to bottom’s of feet several times daily | |
| CONSTIPATION | Try: | DigestZen, Marjoram, Lemon |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply topically to stomach or feet | |
| CONVULSIONS | Try: | Lavender, Clary Sage, Balance |
| Usage: | Apply topically to corn several times daily | |
| CORNS | Try: | Lemon, Grapefruit, Oregano |
| Usage: | Massage into neck and chest or gargle or diffuse into the air and inhale | |
| COUGH | Try: | Lemon, Breathe, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Massage into neck and chest or gargle or diffuse into the air and inhale | |
| CRAMPS | Try: | Rosemary, Cypress, Marjoram |
| Usage: | Massage on cramped muscles several times daily or take internally in a capsule | |
| CROUP | Try: | Marjoram, Thyme, Sandalwood |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically to chest and neck | |
| CUTS | Try: | Lavender, Melaleuca, Bergamot |
| Usage: | Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to affected area | |
| CYST | Try: | Oregano, Thyme |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area as needed | |
| CYSTITIS | Try: | Thyme, Lemongrass, Clove |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply a warm compress over bladder | |
| D | ||
| DANDRUFF | Try: | Cypress, Lavender, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Dilute and massage into scalp. Rinse after 60-90 minutes | |
| DEHYDRATED SKIN | Try: | Geranium, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| DENTAL INFECTION | Try: | Wintergreen, Birch, Helichrysum |
| Usage: | Apply on gums and around teeth | |
| DEPRESSION | Try: | Elevation, Citrus Bliss, Lavender |
| Usage: | Add to a warm bath or diffuse into the air and inhale | |
| DIABETES | Try: | Coriander, Basil, Balance |
| Usage: | Take a couple drops of coriander internally in a capsule morning and evening and apply a couple drops of Balance topically
To feet in the evening |
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| DIABETIC SORES | Try: | Lavender, Balance |
| Usage: | Apply topically to back, feet and over pancreas or diffuse into the air and inhale | |
| DIARRHEA | Try: | Peppermint, Ginger, DigestZen |
| Usage: | Dilute and apply topically to affected area several times daily | |
| DIZZINESS | Try: | Cypress, Peppermint, Basil |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale as needed or apply topically to temples, back of neck and shoulders | |
| DRY SKIN | Try: | Geranium, Chamomile, Lemon |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| E | ||
| EAR INFECTION | Try: | Malaleuca, Purify, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply to cotton ball and place over ear | |
| ECZEMA | Try: | Helichrysum, Thyme, Geranium |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area as needed | |
| EPILEPSY | Try: | Frankincense, Clary sage, Sandalwood |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or take internally in a capsule or massage | |
| EXHAUSTION | Try: | Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Lemon |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically to back and feet | |
| F | ||
| FAINTING | Try: | Peppermint, Sandalwood, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Inhale directly | |
| FATIGUE | Try: | Lemongrass, Basil, Lemon |
| Usage: | Inhale directly or diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically on temples and behind ears as needed | |
| FEVER | Try: | Peppermint, Lavender, Eucalyptus |
| Usage: | Apply to forehead, temples and back of neck ok to take internally in a capsule or diffuse into the air and inhale | |
| FLATULENCE | Try: | Peppermint, Lavender, Ginger |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply topically to abdomen | |
| FLU | Try: | Breather, On Guard, Oregano |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically to chest | |
| FOOD POISONING | Try: | Rosemary, DigestZen, On Guard |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule several time daily and apply topically to stomach area | |
| G | ||
| GASTRITIS | Try: | Peppermint, DigestZen, Lemongrass |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply topically over stomach area as needed | |
| GINGIVITIS | Try: | Clove, Melaleuca, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Gargle many times daily or as needed | |
| GUM DISEASE | Try: | Melaleuca, On Guard |
| Usage: | Apply topically to bottoms of feet | |
| H | ||
| HAIR LOSS | Try: | Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender |
| Usage: | Dilute 5 drop in 20 drops of a carrier oil and massage into scalp each night | |
| HANGOVER | Try: | Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Add to warm bath or apply of neck and over liver | |
| HEAD LICE | Try: | Geranium, Lavender, Lemon |
| Usage: | Dilute and apply to entire scalp, then shampoo and rinse 30 minutes later. Repeat daily for several days | |
| HEADACHE | Try: | Peppermint, Lavender, Wintergreen |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and apply topically to forehead, temples, back of neck and behind ears | |
| HEARTBURN | Try: | Peppermint, Ginger, Lemon |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply topically to chest | |
| HEATSTROKE | Try: | Peppermint, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically to forehead and back of neck, chest and back | |
| HICCUPS | Try: | Chamomile, Lemon, Cypress |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or massage into chest and stomach area | |
| HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | Try: | Lavender, Marjoram, Eucalyptus |
| Usage: | Do a full body massage daily or diffuse into the air and inhale or take internally in a capsule | |
| HOT FLASHES | Try: | Balance, Peppermint, Clary Sage |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically to back of neck | |
| HYPERACTIVITY | Try: | Lavender, Vetiver, Serenity |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or inhale directly | |
| I | ||
| IMPOTENCE | Try: | Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage, Sandalwood |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically to temples, wrists and back of neck | |
| INDIGESTION | Try: | Ginger, Orange, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply topically over stomach area | |
| INFECTION | Try: | Clove, Thyme, Oregano |
| Usage: | Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to infected area or diffuse | |
| INFLAMMATION | Try: | Wintergreen, Peppermint, Eucalyptus |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area or take internally in a capsule | |
| INSECT ALLERGIES | Try: | Lavender, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| INSECT REPELLENT | Try: | TerraShield, Eucalyptus, Lemon |
| Usage: | Dilute with carrier oil and apply to exposed skin as needed | |
| INSOMNIA | Try: | Serenity, Lavender, Chamomile |
| Usage: | Add to a warm bath, rub on feet and behind ears and diffuse into the air | |
| ITCHING | Try: | Peppermint, Oregano, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area as needed | |
| J | ||
| JET LAG | Try: | Peppermint, Bergamot, Rosemary |
| Usage: |
Apply calming oils like Lavender and Geranium to bottoms of feet at night and invigorating oils like Peppermint and Eucalyptus in the morning |
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| JOINT PAIN | Try: | Wintergreen, Birch, Deep Blue |
| Usage: | Massage into affected area as needed | |
| L | ||
| LACTOSE INTOLERANCE | Try: | Lemongrass |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule | |
| LEG CRAMPS | Try: | Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender |
| Usage: | Massage into legs | |
| LICE | Try: | Eucalyptus, Terra Shield, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Massage into the scalp and apply topically to bottoms of feet several times daily | |
| LOSS OF APPETITE | Try: | Ginger, Wild orange, Lavender |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or take internally in a capsule | |
| M | ||
| MEASLES | Try: | Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Apply on spots several times daily or add to bath and soak for at least 30 minutes daily | |
| MENOPAUSE | Try: | Clary Sage, Frankincense, Roman Chamomile |
| Usage: | Apply topically to abdomen, bottoms or feet and back of neck | |
| MENSTRUAL PAIN | Try: | Clary Sage, Rosemary, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Massage into abdomen, lower back and shoulders or apply a warm compress over uterus area or take internally in a capsule | |
| MIGRAINE | Try: | Helichrysm, Past Tense, Sandalwood |
| Usage: | Apply topically to forehead, temples, base of skull and behind the ears or inhale directly as needed | |
| MOLD | Try: | Cinnamon, Oregano, Thyme |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air where mold is present | |
| MORNING SICKNESS | Try: | Ginger, Lavender, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Apply topically behind ears and over navel hourly or diffuse into te air and inhale | |
| MOTION SICKNESS | Try: | Ginger, Lavender, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Apply topically behind the ears and over navel or diffuse into the air and inhale | |
| MUSCLE PAIN | Try: | Peppermint, Deep Blue, Clove |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected muscles | |
| N | ||
| NAUSEA | Try: | Ginger, Lavender, DigestZen |
| Usage: | Apply topically behind ears and over navel hourly or diffuse into the air and inhale or under tongue as needed | |
| NECK PAIN | Try: | Basil, Marjoram, Helichrysum |
| Usage: | Massage onto neck several times daily | |
| NERVOUS FATIGUE | Try: | Helichrysum, Thyme, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically to temples, behind ears and on back of neck | |
| NOSE BLEEDS | Try: | Helichrysum, Geranium, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically to the bridge and sides of nose and back of neck as needed | |
| O | ||
| OILY HAIR | Try: | Basil, Cypress, Thyme |
| Usage: | Add to shampoo when washing hair | |
| P | ||
| PAIN | Try: | Peppermint, Wintergreen, Birch |
| Usage: | Massage into affected area | |
| PALPITATIONS | Try: | Ylang Ylang, Wild Orange, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically on chest area | |
| PARASITES | Try: | Oregano, Peppermint, Ginger |
| Usage: | Take internally in a capsule or apply warm compress over intestinal area | |
| R | ||
| RASHES | Try: | Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood |
| Usage: | Dilute with a carrier oil and apply topically to affected area | |
| S | ||
| SCARRING | Try: | Helichrysum, Lavender, Frankincense |
| Usage: | Apply topically over wound daily until healed | |
| SHINGLES | Try: | Melaleuca, Oregano, Sandalwood |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area, on back of neck and along the spine | |
| SHOCK | Try: | Helichrysum, Peppermint, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically on temples, under nose and on back of neck | |
| SINUS CONGESTION | Try: | Sandalwood, Thyme, Eucalyptus |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale several times daily | |
| SINUS HEADACHE | Try: | Rosemary, Melaleuca, Eucalyptus |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale several times daily | |
| SORE THROAT | Try: | On Guard, Lemon, Melaleuca |
| Usage: | Gargle or diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically to throat, chest, and back of neck several times daily | |
| SPRAINS | Try: | Wintergreen, Lemongrass, Basil |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area | |
| STOMACHACHE | Try: | DigestZen |
| Usage: | Apply topically to stomach area | |
| STREP THROAT | Try: | On Guard, Oregano, Thyme |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or gargle or take internally in a capsule several times daily | |
| STRESS | Try: | Grapefruit, Elevation Bergamot |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and massage shoulders, back and feet | |
| STRETCH MARKS | Try: | Cypress, Geranium, Lavender |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected areas a couple times daily | |
| STROKE | Try: | Helichrysm, Cypress, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Apply topically on temples, forehead, behind ears and on back of neck or take internally in a capsule | |
| SUNBURN | Try: | Lavender, Melaleuca, Helichrysum |
| Usage: | Apply gently to affected area | |
| T | ||
| TEETHING PAIN | Try: | Clove, Wintergreen, Roman Chamomile |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected tooth and gum or gargle several times daily | |
| TENNIS ELBOW | Try: | Deep Blue, Eucalyptus, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Apply topically to affected area as needed | |
| TENSION HEADACHE | Try: | Peppermint, Lavender, Marjoram |
| Usage: | Apply topically to forehead, temples, back of neck and behind ears | |
| TOOTHACHE | Try: | Clove, Melaleuca, Purify |
| Usage: | Apply to gums or add to water to gargle and swallow | |
| V | ||
| VARICOSE VEINS | Try: | Cypress, Heluchrysum, Lemongrass |
| Usage: | Massage into affected area several times daily | |
| VERTIGO | Try: | Ginger, Helichrysum, Geranium |
| Usage: | Massage on tops of ears and behind ears | |
| VOMITING | Try: | Ginger, Peppermint |
| Usage: | Diffuse into the air and inhale or apply topically to stomach area | |
| W | ||
| WARTS | Try: | Oregano, Melaleuca, On Guard |
| Usage: | Apply topically to wart several times daily | |
| WASP STING | Try: | Lavender, Purify |
| Usage: | Apply topically to sting | |
| WHIPLASH | Try: | Deep Blue, Lemongrass, Marjoram |
| Usage: | Apply topically to neck, shoulders and back | |
| WORMS | Try: | DigestZen, Lavender, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Apply topically to stomach area and on the bottoms of feet | |
| WOUNDS | Try: | Lavender, Melaleuca, Rosemary |
| Usage: | Dilute and apply to affected area several times daily | |
| WRINKLES | Try: | Frankincense, Helichrysum, Geranium |
| Usage: | Dilute with a carrier oil and apply topically to affected areas |
Oil Pulling
I take a tbsp. of coconut oil add 2 drops of clove oil and swish around in my mouth for 10 to 20 minutes. It removes bad bacteria, strengthens gums, and leaves you with a clean, fresh breath.
