Carrier and Essential Oils
Properties and Uses






Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)
Properties: anti-cancer, anti-tumor, demulcent, vulnerary, soothing, emollient
Uses: Burns, cancer, arthritis, bruises, bites, cuts, skin desease, stretchmarks, ulcers, scars, eye and ear drops. Promotes skin growth and healing.
Apricot kernel (Prunus armeciaca)
Properties:
Uses: Sensitive or prematurely mature skin
Avocado (Persea gratissima Caertn.)
Properties: High in A, D, & E
Uses: Healing, revitalizing cracked skin, regenerates cells
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Properties:
Uses: Acne, stomach and menstruation cramps, vomiting, headache, ulcers, cough, fever ,flu, insect bites/repellent, draws out poison, gout
Bees Wax
Properties: Soothing, demulcent
Uses: Natural thickener for oil blends
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Properties:
Uses: Herpes, blemishes, acne, eczema, insect bites/repellent, psoriasis, scabies, varicose veins, wounds
Birch (Betula lenta)
Properties: analgesic, anti-inflammatory
Uses: Contains 95% methyl salicylate (aspirin), pain killer, reduces swellings
Note: Never apply to skin undiluted!!!
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphor)
Properties: Anti-inflammatory
Uses: Inflammations, insect repellent,
Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, emollient, soothing
Uses: Wrinkles, scars, fluid retention, mature skin, dermatitis, eczema, rashes etc, arthritis, rheuma, gout
Castor (Ricinus communis)
Properties: Laxative, soothing, softening
Uses: Any abrasion/cut/sore, pink eye, crusty eye, hemorroids
Chamomille, German/Roman (Matricaria cham./Anthemis nobilis)
Properties: Anti-fungal/inflammatory
Uses: Inflammations, hair care, eczema, rashes, skin, toothache, allergies, cuts, boils, burns, wounds
Cinnamon (Cinnamomom zeylanicum)
Properties: anti-septic, stimulant, astringent. Powder is exfolient
Uses: Enhances properties of other herbs(toothache)
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)
Properties:
Uses: Moskito repellant
Clove (Eugenia carryophyllata)
Properties: anti-septic, topical analgesic
Uses: Pain killer (toothache)
Note: Never apply to skin undiluted!!!
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao)
Properties: attracts and holds moisture, softens skin
Uses: All skin problems, added as thickener to oil blends
Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Properties: anti-cancer/bacterial/viral/fungal
Uses: Moisturizing (skin problems/aging)heart disease, diabetes, light protection factor 4
Comfrey (Symphytum x umplandicum)
Properties: Cell proliferant (allontoin), soothing, constrictive, stimulates generation and cell growth and connective tissue and cartilage. Uses: ALL skin/bone/tissue/muscle/bone/tissue problems. Sprains, bruises, breaks... never leave this one out.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Properties: Anti-septic/fungi, analgesic, decongestant
Uses: Colds, cough, headache, insect repellent, herpes, cuts, lice
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Properties: Anti-septic, analgesic, decongestant
Uses: Neurodermitis and all skin diseases, diabetes, allergies, malnutrition
Fennel, sweet (Foeniculum vulgare)
Properties: Anti-inflammatory
Uses: Cellulitis, mature skin, fluid retention, obesity, rheuma, bruises
Fir Needle (Abies siberica)
Properties: anti-septic/inflammatory
Uses: Relaxing to body and muscles, tightens skin, arthritis, rheuma
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
Properties: Anti-cancer/tussive, demulcent, emollient, laxative
Uses: High on essential fatty acids, rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, inflammations, heart disease, high blood pressure, psoriasis/excema etc., Multiple Sclerosis
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
Properties:
Uses: Mature skin, scars, wounds, blemishes
Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera)
Properties: Non-greasy, rapid skin penetration, absorbs quickly. High in essential acids. Omega 6 (naturally high antioxidant vitamin E content)
Uses: Carrier oil to make light lotions or to offset greasy blends and lengthen shelf life
Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum/H. augustifolia)
Properties: Anti-viral/inflammatory, analgesic
Uses: Scars, acne, bruises, sprains, sore muscles, allergies, abcess, boils, burns, dermatitis, rheuma, arthritis, blends well with rosehip
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)
Properties: Anti-cancer, emollient, nourishing, deep penetration
Uses: fast absorbing, rashes, scars, cold sores, dandruff, psoriasis etc, brittle nails, dry chapped skin, promotes hair growth
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis)
Properties: Anti-fungi/bacterial/viral/septic/inflammatory,
Uses: Acne, burns, bruises, dermatitis etc, wounds, insect bites/repellent, lice
Macademia (Macademia ternifolia)
Properties: Not the foggiest
Uses: Just wanted it as eating the nuts makes the lips no nice and soft, I thought so should the oil, hehe
Mandarin (Citrus maduremsis, C. auratium)
Properties: Cell profilant, relieves cramps, aids digestion
Uses: Wrinkles, scars, softens skin, cramps
Mango Butter (Mangifera indica)
Properties:
Uses: thickens oil blends into salves
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Properties: anti-microbal/viral/fungal/biotic/septic/catarrhal/inflammatory, expectorant, vulnerary, astringent, restorative
Uses: External combine with Witchhazel extract, internal with Echinacea: Cough, cold, congestion, cancer sores, fever blisters, tooth ache, festering wounds, infection. Combats otherwise resistant viri/bacteria, 1-4 ml tinc per day. Anti-wrinkle, mature skin, gingivitis, arthritis.
Neroli (same plant as orange, but petals are used instead of fruit peel)(Citrus aurantium)
Properties:
Uses: Cellulitis, poor circulation, stretch marks, scars, sensitive skin, toner,
Olive (Olea europaea)
Properties: anti-cancer/bacterial/viral/herpes/fungal, antioxidant, moisturinzing, softening
Uses: Colds, ear infections, yeast infections, herpes, tonsilitis, epstein-barr virus, polio, influenza, chronic fatigue syndrom, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, heart diseases, high blood pressure, salmonella, malaria, streptococcus, staphylococcus, candida. Prevents loss of natural moisture and attracts external moisture to skin
Orange, sweet ( Citrus sinensis, C.aurantium dulcis)
Properties: anti-depressant, emollient, demulcent
Uses: Smoothes skin and scars. fluid retention, obesity, insomnia, stress, tension,mouth ulcers
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon pelegium )
Properties: Anti-inflammatory/septic/viral/bacterial, soothing,astringent
Uses: All skin problems, scar reduction, wrinkles
Palm Kernel (Elaeis gueneensis)
Properties:
Uses: Skin problems
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin, P. patchouli peli )
Properties: Anti-fungal/septic/bacterial/inflammatory/viral/fingi/depressant, insecticide.
Uses: Promotes cell regeneration, healing, healing aid in rehydration and rejuvenation of dried and mature skin, scar reduction, tired muscles, anxiety, skin problems, insect repellant/killer, diarrhea, nausea, tired muscles
Peach Kernel (Prunus persica))
Properties: Rich, nourishing, same as sweet almond and apricot kernel
Uses: Dry skin, itching
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
Properties:
Uses:
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Properties: Anti-fungi, stimulant, diuretic, digestive aid
Uses: Tension headaches, muscle aches and pains, toothache, scabies, distestive tract problems, acne, dermatitis etc
Plantain (Plantago lanceolata, P. major)
Properties: Anti-septic/viral/inflammatory, anastetic, diuretic, astringent, expectorant
Uses: 1st aid for all skin problems, colds, cough, bronchitis etc.
Rosehip (Rosa canina, R. mosqueta)
Properties:
Uses: Tightens skin but takes the pressure/tighness off wounds, dissolves and prevents scars
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis)
Properties: Anti-septic, restorative, improves circulation
Uses: Colds, flus, muscular pains
Sesame Seed (Sesasum indicum))
Properties: Use 10% in blends
Uses: Psoriasis, exzema, rheuma, artritis
Shea Butter (Butyrospermun parkii)
Properties: Anti-oxidant, emollient, moisturizing
Uses: Dry/aging skin, stretchmarks, scars, blemishes. Prevents sun allergies. Thickens oil blends.
Soya (Flycie max, G. soja, G. hispida))
Properties: Rich in vit A, B, lecithin, 22 amino acids
Uses: Not with a 10 foot pole! Most soys are genetically modified by now…. Oxidates easily too.
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.)
Properties: Anti-inflammatory/septic/rial/bacterial, soothing
Uses: Dirty wounds, burns, infections, swellings, abcess, neuralgia, sciatica, shingles. Blend with calendula.
Sweet Almond (Prunus dulcis)
Properties: Conditioning, emollient, softens and smoothes, add 10% to blends
Uses: Dry skin (mix with avocado & wheatgerm), itching
Teatree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Properties: anti-septic (most of all oils known!)/fungal/viral/bacterial
Uses: Ringworm, athletes foot, respiratory problems (beats eucalyptus leaves down), wounds, bites, skin disease, warts, acne. Boosts immune system, opens the lungs, healing
Wheat Germ (Triticum vulgare)
Properties: Add 10% to blends
Uses: Dryskin (mix with avocado & sweet almond), itching, exzema, psoriasis, prematurely aged skin. Slows down mixed blends from deterioration