Common Ailments & Essential Oils

Anxiety: use bergamot, chamomille, clary sage, geranium, lavender, melissa, neroli, rose or ylang ylang. Apply the oils in massage, baths or diffuser.

Arthritis: use anti-inflammatory oils such as black pepper, chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, marjoram or rosemary. Apply the oils in baths, compresses and massage.

Colds: use antibacterial oils such as eucalyptus, lavender, manuka, pine, rosemary or tea tree. Apply the oils in baths, inhalations, diffuser or massage.

Depression: use bergamot, geranium, melissa, neroli, rose, sandalwood or ylang ylang. Apply the oils in massage, baths, inhalations or diffuser.

Flu: use anti-inflammatory oils such as eucalyptus, radiata, lavender, rosemary or tea tree. Apply the oils in massage, baths, inhalations or diffuser.

Headaches: use lavender or peppermint. Massage the oils, mixed with carrier oil, to the temples or back of the neck. You can also inhale or diffuse.

Insomnia: use chamomile, clary sage, lavender, margoram or neroli. Apply the oils in massage, baths, diffuser, or put on a cotton ball in your pillowcase.

Menopausal symptoms: use bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, fennel, geranium, rose and/or vitex. Apply toe oils in massage, baths or diffuser.

Muscular aches: use chamomile, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, marjoram, or rosemary. Apply the oils in massage, baths, inhalations or localized massage.

Premenstrual syndrome: use bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, ginger, rose or vitex. Apply the oils in baths, inhalation or localized massage, or relax with a full body massage.

Sunburns: use anti-inflammatory oils such as chamomile and lavender. Apply the oils in baths, compresses, lotions or aloe vera.

Tension and stress: use bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, lavender, neroli, rose or ylang ylang. Apply the oils in massage, baths, inhalations, vaporizations or body creams, or on a tissue to carry with you.

Note: Always read the cautions and contraindications before using any essential oil. Educational information and any opinions expressed here do not replace professional medical advice. If you are ill, see a suitably qualified medical practitioner.