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Properties of Essential Oils
 

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 Essential oils can be used to help you relax, to invigorate you, or to ease the symptoms of many common complaints. They do not claim to cure illness or replace conventional medical treatment - if you are worried about your condition, see your doctor. Below are the properties of some of the more popular oils, and the contraindications - that is, circumstances when you should not use that particular oil. If you need further guidance, telephone me on 01225 318949 - I shall be only too happy to help.

Oil Helps with Contraindications Blends well with ...
Chamomile
chamomile3.jpg (3721 bytes)		 digestion
bedetting, cystitis
irritable bowel
hot flushes
pain
depression, headache		 Avoid in early months of pregnancy Bergamot
Geranium
Lavender
Marjoram
Patchouli
Rose
Clary sage
Clary sage		 PMS
cramp, muscle spasm
exhaustion, insomnia
asthma
excessive perspiration
headache		 Sedative, so do not use before driving.
Avoid alcohol - may cause nausea.		 Bergamot
Frankincense
Geranium
Juniper
Lavender
Sandalwood
Frankincense
frankincense1.jpg (3115 bytes)		 nosebleeds
indigestion
cystitis
respiratory problems
ageing skin, wrinkles		 None known Geranium
Lavender
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Geranium
geranium1.jpg (4004 bytes)		 fluid retention
PMS or menopause
headlice
fatigue
neuralgia		 May irritate sensitive skins.
Do not use during pregnancy		 Bergamot
Clary sage
Lavender
Petitgrain
Rose
Rosemary
Sandalwood
Ginger
Ginger		 nausea, vomiting
coughs, colds, catarrh
menstrual cramps
loss of appetite
flatulence, constipation
aching muscles		 May irritate sensitive skins. Frankincense
Geranium
Rosemary
Juniper
Juniper		 detoxifying
cystitis, cellulitis
fluid retention
arthritis, rheumatism
cramps, sciatica		 Do not use if you have kidney disease.
Do not use during pregnancy.		 Bergamot
Frankincense
Geranium
Rosemary
Sandalwood
Lavender
Lavender		 chilblains
hot flushes
headlice
painful joints & sprains
insomnia, tension
dermatitis, eczema
burns, stings		 Do not use if you have low blood pressure.
Do not use in early pregnancy.		 Bergamot
Chamomile
Clary sage
Geranium
Patchouli
Rosemary
Marjoram
Marjoram		 anxiety, stress
painful muscles
improves circulation
high blood pressure
indigestion, flatulence
constipation
sinusitis, asthma		 May cause drowsiness.
Avoid during pregnancy.
May lower sexual desire!		 Bergamot
Chamomile
Lavender
Rosemary
Petitgrain
Petitgrain		 muscle spasm, pain
stress, tension
painful digestion		 None known. Bergamot
Geranium
Lavender
Rosemary
Sandalwood
Rose
Rose		 depression, stress
PMS
sexual difficulties
improves circulation
hangover
 Do not use during pregnancy. Bergamot
Chamomile
Clary sage
Geranium
Lavender
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Rosemary
Rosemary		 low blood pressure
digestive disorders
cystitis
hangover
menstrual pain
dandruff, oily scalp
aches and pains
muscle fatigue
headaches
stimulates memory		 Do not use if you have epilepsy.
Do not use if you have high blood pressure.
Do not use during pregnancy.
May antidote homeopathic remedies.		 Frankincense
Geranium
Ginger
Sandalwood
Sandalwood		 cystitis
sexual problems
immune deficiency
nervous tension
chest/throat/lung infections
ageing, dry skin		 May lower mood - do not use if depressed. Frankincense
Geranium
Lavender
Rose
Tea tree
Teatree		 urinary infections
impetigo, dandruff
headlice
boosts immune system
acne, boils, cuts, bites
irritating/itchy skin		 May irritate sensitive skin. Ginger
Lavender
Rosemary


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