Wannabe Aromatherapist

Since I was in high school, I have wanted to be an aromatherapist. I find the power of scent to be a fascinating science ( http://www.prolitec.com/science_of_smell.htm) . Also, it's a wonderful thing the way God designed nature to heal. It's meant to be a symbiotic relationship (we care for it, it cares for us).  

Essential oils are perfect for treating anxiety because a heightened sense of smell is a strong side affect of anxiety. (http://www.sciencebrainwaves.com/news/anxiety-enhances-sense-of-smell/)

It also treats so many other things.

Essential Oil Chart

Essential oil	Use oil to treat	Suggested usage	Blends well with	Warnings
Angelica	Skin irritation, congested skin, psoriasis, flatulance, anemia, detoxifying rheumatism, gout, fatigue and stress relief, insight, mediation
Anise	Aids digestion, antiseptic, eases headaches and respiratory problems, muscle relaxant. Stimulating and uplifitng, balancing, clears the mind
Basil	Bronchitis, Headache, Migraine, Digestive Aid, Mouth Ulcer, Gum Infection, cold sores	Massage, bath, hot compress, mouthwash	Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot	Undiluted it may irritate sensitive skin
Benzoin	Coughs, cold, flu, tension, aching joints, dry skin, dermititis	Massage, steam inhalation, compress
Bergamot	Cystitis, Anxiety, Skincare, Urethritis, Appetite Regulator, Digestive Aid, Acne	Massage, bath, compress, vaporiser	Cypress, Neroli, Jasmine	Sensitive to sunlight
Black pepper	Digestive Tract, Antispasmodic, Kidneys, Muscle Pain, Stiff Joints, Anaemia	Massage, bath	Sandalwood, Rosemary, Marjoram, Frankincense, Lavender	Don't overuse
Cajeput	Infection, Cold, Catarrh, Sinusitis, Headaches, Pain Killing, Sore Throats	Bath, mouthwash, compress	Lavender to balance	Don't use before bedtime, may irritate sensitive skin
Cardamom	Antiseptic, helps digestive problems and gas, used for nausea and headache.
Carrot seed	Clears oily skin and acne, dermatitis, antiseptic, soothes cold sores, aids digestion, cold, flu, antiseptic, immune system booster, anti-depressant
Cedarwood	Antiseptic, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Cystitis, Urinal and Vaginal Infections	Massage, bath, inhale, vaporize,local wash	Sandalwood, Bergamot, Jasmine, Neroli, Juniper	Do not use during pregnancy
Chamomile	Stomach Upsets, Anti-inflammatory, Eyes, Insomnia, Sprains, Earaches, Hair, Soothing, Aches & Pains, Eczema	Massage, bath, vaporiser, compress	Melissa, Lavender, Rose, Cedarwood, Neroli, Geranium
Cinnamon	Strong antiseptic, aids poor circulation, muscle aches, colds, flu, male aphrodisiac, stimulating, warming
Clary sage	Muscle Relaxant, Asthma, Digestive, Tonic, Stress, Tension, Menstrual, Cramps, Depression, Aches, Flu	Massage, bath, vaporiser	Lavender, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Geranium, Cypress, Orange	Do not use during pregnancy or with alcohol
Clove	Antiseptic, treats colds and flus and nausea, tooth and gum pain, acne
Coriander	Stimulates Appetite, Analgestic, Flatulence, Rheumatic Pains, Aids Digestion	Massage, bath	Jasmine, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Neroli, Rose, Geranium	Do not use during pregnancy
Cypress	Astringent, Antiseptic, Circulation, Asthma, Menstrual Regulation, Haemorrhoids	Massage, bath, vaporize, local wash	Bergamot, Juniper, Pine, Lemon, Lavender, Orange
Eucalyptus	Decongestant, Antiviral, Colds, Influenza, Antiseptic, Wounds, Burns, Muscular Pain	Massage, bath, hot compress	Melissa, Lavender, Lemon, Pine, Thyme, Chamomile	Do not overuse
Fennel	Carminative, Digestive, Flatulence, PMT, Regulates Menstrual Cycle, Detoxifying	Bath, massage, inhalation, mouthwash	Rose, Sandalwood, Juniper	Do  not overuse
Frankincense	Anxiety, Respiratory Infections, Soothing, Asthma, Uterine Tonic	Massage, bath, vaporiser	Neroli, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Garlic	High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Cough, Blood Circulation, Colds, Cholesterol	Hot compress	Lavender, Peppermint	Do not use during pregnancy
Geranium	Antidepressant, Astringent, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Promotes Healing, PMT	Massage, bath, vaporiser	Bergamot, Citronella, Lemon Grass, Lavender
Ginger	Catarrh, Diarrhoea, Rheumatism, Colds, Flu, Cramps, Nausea, Travel & Morning Sickness	Massage, warm compress, inhalation, bath,vaporizer	Lavender, Orange, Neroli
Grapefruit	Tissue toning, treats congested skin, cellulitis, diuretic, digestive, antiseptic, liver tonic. Relieves nervous exhaustion and stress, joyful and energizing	Massage, bath, vaporize
Hyssop	Very emollient, softens scars. Antirheumatic, hypotension, diuretic, relieves grief	Vaporiser, massage, compress
Jasmine	Uterine, Menstrual Pain, Antidepressant, Cramps, Coughs, Childbirth, Chest	Massage, inhale	Neroli, Sandalwood, Rose, Cedarwood
Juniper	Diuretic, Detoxifying, Astringent, Tonic, Eczema, Cystitis, Purifying	Massage, bath, vaporizer	Sandalwood, Bergamot, Geranium, Rosemary, Marjoram	Do not use during pregnancy, do not overuse
Lavender	Analgesic, Antibiotic, Antiviral, Headache, Menstrual Pain, Acne, Anti-inflammatory	Massage, bath, vaporiser, compress	Bergamot, Orange, Lemon, Geranium, Pine
Lemon	Stimulates Immune System, Corns, Warts, Bleeding Gums, Digestive & Circulatory Tonic	Dab with cotton swab, massage, inhalation	Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Juniper, Cedarwood	Undiluted oil may irritate sensitive skin, do not overuse
Lemon grass	Infections, Fever, Digestive, Tonic, Headache, Deodorant, Footbaths	Massage, vaporizer, bath	Lavender, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper, Rose	Undiluted oil may irritate sensitive skin
Lime	Very emollient, softens scars, antirheumatic, hypotension, diuretic
Linden blossom	Mild astringent, emollient, tonic, antispasmodic, diuretic, calming
Marjoram	Respiratory Problems, Cold, Insomnia, Blood Pressure, Rheumatism, Arthritis	Inhale, bath, massage, vaporizer	Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary	Do not use during pregnancy
Marigold	Dry Skin, Nappy Rash, Promotes Healing, Varicose Veins, Chronic Ulcers	Massage, bath, local wash, hot compress	Mandarin
Melissa	Eczema, Skin, Allergies, Coughs, Shock, Menstral Regulations, Blood Pressure	Massage, bath, vaporizer	Lavender, Rose, Neroli, Geranium	Undiluted oil may irritate sensitive skin
Myrrh	Promotes Healing, Stomach, Eczema, Acne, Anti-inflammatory, Mouth Ulcers, Digestive	Gargle, bath, inhale, massage	Sandalwood, Frankincense	Do not use during pregnancy
Myrtle	Astringent, Acne, Catarrh, Bronchial, Chest, Haemorrhoids, Urinary Infections	Inhale, bath, massage, vaporizer	Lavender, Cypress, Neroli, Lemon, Geranium
Neroli	Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Insomnia, Gentle Sedative, Shock, Gums, Mouth	Inhale, bath, massage, cold compress	Rose, Sandalwood, Lavender, Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot
Nutmeg	Circulation, Heart, Digestion, Bad Breath, Rheumatic Pain, Appetizer	Massage, inhaltion, mouthwash, cold compress	Clove, Orange, Rosemary	Do not overuse
Orange	Antispasmodic, Stomach, Mild Sedative, Constipation, Chronic Diarrhoea	Massage, mouthwash, vaporizer, bath	Ylang Ylang, Juniper, Sandalwood, Cypress, Cinnamon	Do not use before bedtime, sensitive to sunlight
Orange blossom	Sensitive skin, diarrhoea, shock, fear, depression	Massage, skin tonic, inhale, bath
Patchouli	Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Fluid Retention, Anti-inflammatory, Stings	Massage, warm compress, inhalation	Ylang Ylang, Rose, Bergamot, Lemon, Geranium, Jasmine	Do not overuse
Peppermint	Colic, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cold, Fever, Headache, bad breath	Massage, inhalation, mouthwash	Eucalyptus, Lavender, Majoram, Rosemary	Do not use before bedtime, may irritate senstive skin
Petitgrain	Memory, stress, irritated skin, fluid retention	Inhale, massage, bath
Pine	Chest Infections, Colds, Sore Throats, Circulation, Rheumatic Pains, Lungs	Massage, bath, hot compress	Eucalyptus, Lavender	Do not use undiluted
Rose	Antidepressant, Anorexia, Regulating Menstrual, Confidence Improving	Massage, bath, vaporiser, inhalation	Neroli, Sandalwood, Jasminie, Geranium
Rosemary	Heart, Liver, Colds, Gallbladder, Catarrh, Speech, Sinusitis, Asthma, Sight, Memory, dandruff	Inhale, massage, bath, cold compress,vaporizer	Peppermint, Lemon, Bergamot, Basil, Cedar wood	Do not use during pregnancy, do not overuse
Rosewood	Tissue regenerator, sensitive skin, tonic, antiseptic, analgesic, calming, balancing, anti-depressant
Sage	Aching joints, fluid retention, perspiration, sore gums, nervous exhaustion	Bath, massage, mouthwash
Sandalwood	Antiseptic, Dry Skin, Sore Throat, Cystitis, Bronchitis, Urinary Infection	Massage, inhale, bath, vaporizer	Frankincense, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang
Tea tree	Influenza, Fungi, Viruses, Warts, Ringworm, Cold Sores, Blisters, Acne	Massage, bath, vaporizer	Lavender	Undiluted it may irritate sensitive skin
Thyme	Cold, flu, muscle fatigue, arthritis, whopping cough, tonsilitis, sore throat	Inhale, massage, gargle, bath
Tuberose	Sensuality, fragrant, softening, relaxing, and euphoric, centers emotions
Verbena	Antiseptic, emollient, reduces skin swelling, antispasmodic, detoxifying, sedating, spirit lifting
Vetivert	Stress, aching legs, hysteria, stiff neck	Bath, massage
Ylang ylang	Relieves Sexual Anxiety, High Blood Pressure, Slows Breathing, Antidepressant, PMS	Massage, bath, vaporizer, skin tonic	Sandalwood, Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine, Neroli	Do not overuse