oils index A-I
Below is a summary of oils including their properties and benefits. For a more detailed explanation, click on the name of the oil. Click here for the J-Z index.
| Name |
Properties |
Conditions |
| Benzoin |
- Anti-infectious
- Expectorant
- Sedative
- Vulnerary
- Warming
|
- Colds
- Wounds
- Chapped skin
- Bronchitis |
| Bergamot |
- Tonic for nervous system
- Relaxant
- Anti-infectious |
- Nervous depression
- Anxiety
- Urinary problems
- Digestion
|
| Cedarwood |
- Astringent
- Decongestant
- Diuretic
- Anti-seborrhoeic
|
- Lymphatic drainage
- Acne
- Oily skin
- Cellulite |
| Chamomile |
- Analgesic
- Anti-spasmodic
- Culmative
- Anti-neuralgic
|
- Nervous indigestion
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Insomnia |
| Clary Sage |
- Analgesic
- Anti-spasmodic
- Neurotonic
|
- PMT & Menstrual pain
- Muscular stiffness & spasm
- Relaxant |
| Cypress |
- Astringent
- Phlebotomic
- Anti-sudorific
|
- Deodorant problems
- Haemorrhoids
- Varicose veins |
| Eucalyptus |
- Expectorant
- Anti-viral
- Immune tonic
- Decongestant
|
- Colds
- Sinusitis
- Respiratory system
|
| Fennel |
- Diuretic
- Stomachic
|
- Nausea
- Digestion
- Slimming aid
- Water retention
- Cellulite |
| Frankincense |
- Analgesic
- Calmative
- Stomachic
|
- Nervous tension
- Asthma
- Meditation |
| Geranium |
- Anti-inflammatory
- Phlebotomic
- Haemostatic
- Sexual tonic
|
- Skin care
- Excessive menstrual bleeding |
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