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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 them.
A, B
C, D
E, F
G, H
I - K
L, M
N - P
S - Z
Don't see what you're looking for? Click here to request a topic to be added to the essential oil use chart.
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 Aromatherapy for Acne |
| 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 |
Chamomile 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! |
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
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 |
Essential Oil Use Chart L, M
| Lice |
| Oils |
Eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree |
| Recipes |
Coming soon! |
Essential Oil Use Chart N - P
| 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, ylang ylang |
| 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, ylang ylang |
| 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
| 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 |
Where to Buy Essential Oils
My favorite supplier of essential oils,
carrier oils and other
aromatherapy ingredients is Mountain Rose Herbs.
They're environmentally responsible, they offer top quality products at good prices, and their customer service is excellent.
Something Missing?
Is there a topic missing from the essential oil use chart? I tried to be inclusive without being overwhelming.
As it is, this is a super-long web page! (It's supposed to be a QUICK reference guide to essential oils and their uses!)
That said, I'd love the opportunity to give you what you're looking for...
So... if you'll take a moment to fill out the form below, I'll get back to you and (if it's a good one!)
I'll also add it to the essential oil use chart for others who might also be interested.
Thanks for helping improve the essential oil use chart - I appreciate your time and caring!
Disclaimer
This information is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy.
This information is for information and entertainment purposes only.
Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation as to its fitness for any use.
You should not use information from Easy-Aromatherapy-Recipes.com to diagnose or treat a medical or psychological condition.
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I love your recipes and have already tried two -- I just discovered you yesterday.
I like your blend of fragrances... you have a great nose for scent.
Peggy
Thanks Peggy!
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