Essential Oil Use Chart

A handy reference guide for essential oils and their uses... from acne to weight loss

The effects of aromatherapy on the mind and body are many, varied and marvelous. We can benefit from aromatherapy simply by using essential oils for the right problem at the right time.

This essential oil use chart is sorted by topic (such as Asthma, Headache or Stress Relief, for example.) Click on the links to jump straight to each topic and its essential oil uses, or scroll down the page to browse through the entire essential oil use chart.

A, B

Acne | Antibacterial | Anxiety | Asthma | Athletes Foot | Burns

C, D

Cellulite | Colds & Flu | Cold Sores | Concentration & Memory
Depression | Detoxification | Digestion | Dry Skin

E, F

Eczema | Fatigue

G, H

Hair Loss | Hangover | Headache

I - K

Immune System | Insects | Insomnia | Jet Lag

L, M

Lice | Meditation | Menopause | Migraine

N - P

Nausea | Pain Relief | PMS

S - Z

Scars & Stretch Marks | Sex | Smoking | Snoring | Stress | Weight Loss

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Essential Oil Use Chart A, B

Acne & Oily Skin
Oils	Benzoin, bergamot, cypress, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, orange, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, sandalwood, tea tree, ylang ylang
Recipes	See Homemade Acne Remedies

Antibacterial
Oils	Cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, helichrysum, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, orange, peppermint, pine, rosemary, spruce, tea tree, thyme
Recipes	Eucalyptus Bath Salts, Disinfectant Cleaning Recipes, Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

Anxiety & Frazzled Nerves
Oils	Benzoin, bergamot, cedar, chamomile, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, helichrysum, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, orange, palmarosa, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver, ylang ylang
Recipes	Oatmeal Herbal Bath, Tension Tamer Bath Salts, Lavender Massage Oil See Aromatherapy for Stress

Asthma
Oils	Angelica, cedar, clary sage, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, marjoram, peppermint, ravensara, rose
Recipes	Eucalyptus Bath Oil, Lavender Bath Oil, Eucalyptus Bath Salts, Therapeutic Massage Oil

Athletes Foot
Oils	Cedar, eucalyptus, frankincense, helichrysum, lavender, lemongrass, rosewood, tea tree
Recipes	Coming soon!

Burns & Sunburn (Minor)
Oils	Lavender
Recipes	Apply (gently!) directly to burn using a cotton ball. Add 10 drops to a cool bath. Add 10 drops to 1/2 cup of water in a mister bottle. Spray on burn. Use Lavender Salve or Lavender Lotion.

Essential Oil Use Chart C, D

Cellulite
Oils	Basil, bergamot, cedar, cinnamon, cypress, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange, pine, rosemary, thyme
Recipes	See Aromatherapy Body Scrubs

Colds, Flu & Other Viruses
Prevention: Antiviral Essential Oils
Oils	Coriander, eucalyptus, geranium, hyssop, lavender, marjoram, naiouli, oregano, palmarosa, peppermint, petitgrain, ravensara, rose, rosemary, sage, spearmint, tea tree, thyme
Recipes	Antiviral Essential Oil Facts, Disinfectant Cleaning Recipes, Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

Aching Muscles and Joints
Oils	Basil, benzoin, cedar, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, marjoram, palmarosa, pepper, peppermint, pine, rose, rosemary, thyme, vetiver, ylang ylang
Recipes	See Aromatherapy for Pain

Coughs and Chest Congestion
Oils	Benzoin, cedar, coriander, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, hyssop, jasmine, lavender, marjoram, naiouli, oregano, palmarosa, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, rose, rosemary, sage, spearmint, spruce, tea tree, thyme
Recipes	See Aromatherapy for Colds

Cold Sores
Oils	Melissa (lemon balm) is said to be the most powerful herpes fighter, followed by bergamot, eucalyptus, hyssop, lemongrass, peppermint and tea tree
Recipes	Coming soon!

Concentration & Memory
Oils	Bergamot, cinnamon, coriander, eucalyptus, ginger, grapefruit, helichrysum, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, orange, pepper, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, spruce, thyme
Recipes	Eucalyptus Bath Oil, Energizing Bath Salts, Peppermint Lotion, Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

Depression
Oils	Benzoin, bergamot, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, helichrysum, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, rose, sandalwood, spruce, vanilla, vetiver, ylang ylang
Recipes	See Aromatherapy for Depression

Detoxification
Oils	Basil, benzoin, bergamot, cedar, cinnamon, cypress, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange, pine, rosemary, thyme
Recipes	Citrus Bath Salts, Citrus-Mint Body Scrub

Digestion (Gas, Heartburn, Flatulence)
Oils	Angelia, anise, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, ginger, hyssop, lemongrass, marjoram, peppermint
Recipes	See the Nausea section in Aromatherapy for Pregnancy. Rub Peppermint Lotion on your stomach.

Dry, Devitalized or Mature Skin
Oils	Chamomile, frankincense, helichrysum, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang
Recipes	Sandalwood Lotion, Sensual Massage Oil.

Essential Oil Use Chart E, F

Eczema, Psoriasis & Rashes
Oils	Benzoin, chamomile, frankincense, helichrysum, jasmine, lavender, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood
Recipes	Sandalwood Lotion, Lavender Body & Bath Oil.

Fatigue
Oils	Bergamot, cinnamon, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, patchouli, pepper, peppermint, pine, rosemary, thyme
Recipes	Energizing Bath Salts, Peppermint Lotion.

Essential Oil Use Chart G,H

Hangover
Oils	Fennel, ginger, juniper, peppermint, rosemary
Recipes	See Headache Remedies. See Nausea and Heartburn

Headache
Oils	Chamomile, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender, melissa, peppermint, rosemary
Recipes	See Aromatherapy Headache Remedies.

Essential Oil Use Chart I - K

Immune System
Oils	Cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree
Recipes	Antiviral Essential Oil Facts, Citrus-Mint Body Scrub, Peppermint Lotion, Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

Insects
Insect Repellents
Oils	Camphor, cedarwood, cinnamon, citronella, clove, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemongrass, patchouli, rosemary
Recipes	Soy Candle Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

Insect Bites: Itching, Stinging, etc.
Oils	Basil, chamomile, eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, peppermint, tea tree
Recipes	See Aromatherapy Lotion Recipes

Insomnia & Sleep Problems
Oils	Benzoin, bergamot, cedar, chamomile, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, orange, petitgrain, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver, ylang ylang
Recipes	Sweet Dreams Bath Oil, Tension Tamer Bath Salts, Lavender Massage Oil, Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

Jet Lag
Oils	Bergamot, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, thyme
Recipes	Energizing Bath Salts, Peppermint Lotion.

Essential Oil Use Chart L, M

Lice
Oils	Eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree
Recipes	Coming soon!

Meditation
Oils	Basil, benzoin, cedarwood, frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver
Recipes	Soy Candle Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Diffuser Recipes

Menopause
Oils	Clary sage, cypress, geranium, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, rose
Recipes	Balancing Bath & Body Oil, Rose Bath Salts

Migraine
Oils	Ginger, lavender, marjoram, peppermint
Recipes	See Headache, Nausea

Essential Oil Use Chart N - P

Nausea & Digestive Discomfort
Oils	Basil, chamomile, coriander, fennel, ginger, peppermint
Recipes	See Nausea & Heartburn

Pain Relief
Muscle Pain, Stiffness and Tightness
Oils	Basil, benzoin, cedar, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, ginger, jasmine, juniper, lavender, marjoram, palmarosa, pepper, peppermint, rose, rosemary, thyme, vetiver
Recipes	See Aromatherapy Pain Relief

Pain Due to Inflammation (Joint Pain, Arthritis, etc.)
Oils	Basil, benzoin, cedar, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, coriander, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, marjoram, palmarosa, pepper, peppermint, pine, rose, rosemary, thyme, vetiver
Recipes	Therapeutic Massage Oil, Lavender Bath Oil. Also see Aromatherapy Pain Relief

PMS
Depression, Crankiness, Mood Swings
Oils	Bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, melissa, rose, ylang ylang
Recipes	Happy Bath and Body Oil, Lavender Massage Oil, Rose Bath Salts. See Aromatherapy for Stress

Bloating
Oils	Fennel, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, peppermint
Recipes	Mix 5 drops of any of the above essential oils in 1 tablespoon (15ml) carrier oil of your choice. Rub onto your abdomen.

Cramps
Oils	Chamomile, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, lavender, marjoram
Recipes	Mix 5 drops of any of the above essential oils in 1 tablespoon (15ml) carrier oil of your choice. Rub onto your abdomen.

Essential Oil Use Chart S - Z

Scarring & Stretch Marks
Oils	Chamomile, helichrysum, jasmine, lavender, mandarin, neroli, patchouli, sandalwood, tangerine
Recipes	See Belly Rub

Sex & Sensuality
Oils	Clary sage, ginger, jasmine, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, ylang ylang
Recipes	See Sensual Massage Oil, Massage Oil Candles, Vanilla Cream Massage Bar, Sensual Candle Recipe

Smoking (Quitting)
Oils	Black pepper, cedarwood, cinnamon, frankincense, geranium, lavender, marjoram, nutmeg, palmarosa, peppermint, thyme, vetiver, ylang ylang
Recipes	Coming soon!

Snoring
Oils	Citronella, clove, eucalyptus, fennel, lavender, lemon, lemon balm (melissa), marjoram, peppermint, pine, sage, thyme
Recipes	Stop Snoring Massage Oil

Stress & Tension
Oils	Benzoin, bergamot, cedar, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, helichrysum, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, melissa, orange, palmarosa, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver, ylang ylang
Recipes	See Aromatherapy for Stress

Weight Loss
Oils	Basil, bergamot, clary sage, cocoa, cumin, dill, fennel, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, marjoram, patchouli, peppermint, sandalwood, spearmint, thyme, vanilla, ylang ylang
Recipes	See Aromatherapy for Weight Loss

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