Guest Author - Carolyn Chambers Clark, ARNP, EdD

Chart of Aromatherapy with Essential Oils*

Note: because essential oils are powerful and some can be irritating, they are usually used in a carrier oil before used on the skin or dispensed in an aromatherapy diffuser.
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agitation
juniper
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anxiety
rosewood, verbena, geranium, German chamomile, marjoram, lavender, Spanish sage, ylang ylang, vetivert, violet, patchouli, oregano, coridander, frankincense, or geranium
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anxiety and fear massage oil
bergmot, geranium and clary sage
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appetite suppressant
patchouli
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arthritis/osteoarthritis massage oil
lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint and thyme
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energizing
ginger
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revitalizing
orange
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bladder infection
parsley
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slow breathing
frankincense
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stimulate circulation
cumin, geranium or lime
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enhance collagen formation
orange
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enhance concentration
cardamom or eucalyptus
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foot bath for leg cramps
geranium, lavender, and cypress
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depression
nutmeg, bergamot, clove, Spanish sage, red thyme, verbena, ylang ylang, rose, patchouli, celery, or cinnamon
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reduce fatigue
white thyme, lavender, Spanish sage, violet, rosemary, rose, pine, pimento, patchouli, oregano, nutmeg, fir or ginger

body rub: lavender, grapefruit and coriander
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releasing menopausal fears
lavender
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strengthening the heart
rose, neroli, aniseed, coriander, geranium, lavender or marigold

masage front of torso in clockwise direction: geranium, hyssop, peppermint and rosemary
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heartburn
cardomom
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hormonal imbalance
Spanish sage or fennel
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hotflashes

massage oil: clary sage, geranium, lemon, and sage
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hypertension (high blood pressure)
yarrow, ylang ylang, rose, camphor, celery, clary sage, garlic or lavender
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insomnia
linden blossom, lavender, violet, sandalwood, oregano, neroli, chamomile, dill, lavender or linden
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stiff joints
oregano or bergamot
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irritability
cardamom
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cleanse the lympathic system
angelica, bergamot, frankincense or garlic
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enhance memory
patchouli, white thyme, rosemary, cloves, red thyme, citronella, coriander, cypress, or ginger
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mood swings
lavender, patchouli, cypress, or linden
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muscle spasms
petitgrain, carrot seed, cinnamon jasmine or lavender
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osteoporosis
bath: ginger, chamomile, rosemary, fennel, lemon, thyme, or hyssop
massage for joints: ginger, nutmeg, carrot and Roman chamomile
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lose weight
patchouli, juniper or mandarin
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recurring dreams
sandalwood
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restlessness
juniper
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releasing sexual blocks
sandalwood, rosewood, rose, nutmeg, myrtle, cardamom, clary sage, cumin or jasmine
celery: restores libido
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reduce stress
carrot, orange, neroli, Roman chamomile, lemongrass or sweet marjoram
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enhance thyroid function
garlic
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overcome trauma or childhood trauma
white thyme, cajuput (after emotional mental or psychic attack)
nutmeg (childhood trauma)
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uterine hemorrhage or other uterine conditions
hemorrhage: frankincense
other uterine conditions: rose, jasmine, melissa or geranium
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vaginal irritation
tea tree
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* This table is for informational purposes only. Consult your health care provider for medical advice.

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