Description of some essential oils

This information was gathered by Sharehealing, aiming to provide our readers detailed information about some of the most common essential oils, their use and medicinal applications in Aromatherapy.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Latin: Angelica archangelica

Other names: Angelica Officinalis, Garden Angelica, European Angelica, The Angels Herb.

Use: External

Ailments: Anorexia, anaemia, dizziness, nausea, anxiety, urinary infections, colic's, flatulence, lack of appetite, indigestion, gastritis, gastrointestinal pain, bronchitis, cough,  colds, flu, asthma, chronic respiratory problems, fever,  headaches, migraines, depression, stress, toothaches, heartburns, arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica,  gout, snake bites, old and dull skin, itching,  swelling, pain, lice, psoriasis, irregular menstruation, detoxifying, blood purifier, blood tonic, infectious diseases, water retention.
 

Precautions: Not recommended for pregnant women and diabetics. It promotes estrogens production. Keep away from children and pets.
Avoid sunlight (phototoxic) and excessive use (in large doses can be considered a narcotic and slow down blood circulation)
 

Latin: Illicium verum

Other names: Aniseed oil or Pimpinella animus

Use: External

Ailments: Bronchitis, caught, asthma, colds, flues, respiratory problems, stress, breast feeding problems (lack of milk), flatulence, colic's, cramps, spasms, indigestion, muscle pains, heartache, poor blood circulation, rheumatism.
 

Precautions: Its not considered a very dangerous oil, but if not used with moderation can irritate sensitive skins and cause allergies. Keep away from children and pets. This oil has narcotic properties.
 

Latin: Arnica Montana

Other names: Arnica root, Common Arnica, Leopard's Bane, Mountain Arnica, Mountain Tobacco, Wolf's Bane 

Use: External

Ailments: Insect bites, bruises, sprains, wounds, poor blood circulation, heart angina, coronary problems, arthritis, cartilage pain, stiffened muscles, cramps and aches, swolings, low blood pressure, rheumatism,  skin inflammations, hair loss, lack of appetite, acne, etc. 

Precautions:  If not well diluted with a carrier oil can cause skin irritation and blistering.
 

Latin: Ocimum basilicum

Other names: Common Basil, True Sweet Basil Joy-of-the-Mountain, European Basil

Use: External

Ailments: Headaches, migraines, depressions, hysteria, lack of concentration, lack  thought clarity (brings increased awareness and positivism), indecisiveness,  nervous tension, insomnia, faint, stress, allergies, asthma, sinus, influenza, catarrh, colds, flu, bronchitis, head cold, emphysema, respiratory problems, whooping cough, paralysis, vomiting, indigestions, nausea, gastric spasm, acne, skin problems, oily skin,  urinary infections, herpes, menstrual disorders, childbirth, problems with production of breast milk, muscular pain, spasms, aches, insect bites, rheumatism, shingles, sore muscles, etc.
 

Latin: Citrus bergamota

Other names: Citrus bergamia

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, nervous tension, anxiety, depression, insect bites, mouth and throat infections, acne, chicken pox, abscesses, cuts, boils, cold sores, cystitis, herpes,  genital and bladder infections, halitosis, itching, loss of appetite, eating disorders, indigestion, flatulence, colic's, ulcers,  varicose veins, oily skin, psoriasis, eczema, weak immune system.
 

Latin: Melaleuca leucadendron

Other names: White tea, White tea tree, Swamp tea tree

Use: External

Ailments: Respiratory problems, cold, flu, sore throat, bronchitis, sinusitis,   laryngitis, pneumonia, earaches, toothaches, lack of concentration, epilepsy,  gout, bone disorders, arthritis, muscle and joint pain, rheumatism, menopausal problems, PMS, cramps, neuralgia,  digestive disorders, intestinal worms, urinary inflammations, hiccups, psoriasis, acne, skin inflammations, eczema, cholera.

 

Precautions: Keep away from children, pets. May irritate sensitive skin and mucous membranes.
 

Latin: Cedrus atlantica

Other names: African Cedar, Atlantic Cedar, Atlas Cedar, Libanol Oil, Moroccan Cedarwood Oil

Use: External

Ailments: Nervous tension, stress,  depression, lack of concentration, anxiety, fear, bronchitis, coughs, pneumonia, catarrh, dermatitis, seborrhoea, psoriasis, acne, eczema, greasy or oily skin, cellulite, oedema, dandruff, hair loss, alopecia, scabs, urinary infections with burning pain, cystitis, ulcers, athletes foot, arthritis, rheumatism, etc.
 

Latin: Chamemelum nobilis

Other names: Roman Camomile, English Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, True Chamomile, Sweet Chamomile

Use: External

Ailments: Anger, aggression,  nervous tension, anxiety, stress, fear, sleeping disorders, insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous pain, neuralgia, earache, toothache, mouth abscesses,  colitis, flatulence, intestinal spasms, gastritis, ulcers, nausea, menstrual problems, menopausal problems, liver disorders, blisters, inflamed wounds, dermatitis, burns, dry skin, itchy skin, boils, cuts, hypersensitive skin, eczemas, acne, allergies, arthritis, inflamed joints, insect bites, muscular pain and aches, etc.
 

Latin: Salvia officinalis

Other names: Dalmation Sage, Common Garden Sage, True Sage

Use: External

Ailments: Depression, migraines, headaches, backaches, cramps, stiffness, convulsions, scars, indigestion, digestive problems, wind, aches, asthma, respiratory infections, arthritis, muscle pain, spasms, high blood pressure, baldness or alopecia, skin and hair problems, wrinkles, acne, boils, oily skin, dandruff, hair loss, impotence, frigidity, labour, kidney disorders, premenstrual pain, menopause, etc.

Latin: Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Other names: Cassia, Sweet Wood, and Gui Zhi Cassia, Ceylon, and Cinnamomum verum.

Use: External

Ailments: Flatulence, constipation, exhaustion, stress, low blood pressure, rheumatism, scabies, lice, stomach cramps, digestive problems, poor blood circulation, neuralgia, paralysis of the tongue, toothaches, cold hand and feet.

Latin: Cymbopogon nardus

Other names: Andropogon nardus, Lenabatu Citronella, Sri Lanka Citronella

Use: External

Ailments: Insect bites, excessive perspiration, fever, colds, flu, headaches, migraines, neuralgia, intestine parasites, menstrual problems, digestive problems, oily skin, infections, etc.

Latin: Cupressus sempervirens

Other names: Italian Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, nervous tension, anxiety, anger, lack of concentration, insect repellent, excessive perspiration, oily skin, cellulite, poor blood circulation, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, flatulence, diarrhoea, urinary infections,  incontinence, menopausal problems, hot flashes, menstrual loss, painful menstruation, hormonal imbalance, irritability, rheumatism, muscular cramps, wounds, bronchitis, asthma, nose bleed, coughing, spasm, catarrh, etc.
 

Latin: Anethum graveolens

Other names: American Dill, Fructus anethi, European Dill, Peucedanum graveolens

Use: External

Ailments: Amenorrhea, flatulence, colic, winds,  indigestion, dyspepsia, lack of period, lack of milk in lactates, etc.

Latin: Eucalyptus globulus

Others names: Gully Gum Eucalyptus Eucalyptus smithii,  Blue Mallee Eucalyptus , Eucalyptus polybractea, Grey Gum Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus radiata, Tasmanian Blue Gum, Southern Blue Gum,Gum Tree Stringy Bark, Fever Tree, Portuguese Eucalyptus

Use: External

Ailments: Respiratory problems, colds, flu catarrh, asthma, coughs, influenza, throat infections, sore throats, pneumonia, lung diseases, sinuses, bronchitis, malaria, typhoid, diphtheria chicken pox, insect bites, lack of concentration, headaches,  debility, poor blood circulation, neuralgia, rheumatism, arthritis, cystitis, leucorrhoea, herpes, gonorrhoea, gout, syphilis, urinary infections, wounds, ulcers, skin infections, muscular pains, sprains, abscesses, burns, blisters, cuts , lice, measles, etc.
 

Latin: Foeniculum vulgare

Other names: Anethum foeniculum, Fenkel, Foeniculum capillaceum, Foeniculum officinale

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, nervous tension, fear, lack of self-confidence, cough, bronchitis, asthma, respiratory problems, conjunctivitis, digestive problems, hiccupping, general debility, anorexia, intestinal cramps abdominal cramps, flatulence, colic's, liver problems, spleen and gall problems, bladder infections, cellulite, pre-menstrual tension, menopausal problems, lack of milk in latent, skin wrinkles, snake bites, etc.

Latin: Allium sativum 

Other names: Allium, Poor Man's Treacle

Use: External

Ailments: Venoms and insect bites, weak immune system, general debility, insomnia, hysteria, asthma, cold sores, tuberculosis, sinusitis, colds, flu, fever, ear infections, tooth and earaches, headaches, hair loss, heart disorders, high cholesterol, liver and digestive problems, gastritis, ulcers, diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice, diabetes, weak blood vessels, low blood pressure, circulatory problems, bruises, wounds,  rheumatism, impotence,  constipation, urinary problems, arteriosclerosis, haemorrhoids,  infections, worms, parasites, fungus, etc.
 

Latin: Pelargonium graveolens

Other names: Rose-scented pelargonium, Wildemalva

Use: External

Ailments: Depressions, headaches, nervous tension, irritability, anxiety, stress, asthma, bronchitis, inflamed throat, insect bites, lice, dandruff, breast inflammations, pre-menstrual pain, menopausal problems, circulatory problems, water retention, neuralgia, dysentery, cellulites, burns, dermatitis, acne, eczema, herpes, bruises, cuts, congested skin, broken capillaries, oily skin, mature skin, athletes foot, haemorrhoids, leucorrhoea, oedema, ringworm,  tonsillitis, ulcers, wounds, cholera, problems with balancing the body hormonal levels, etc.

Latin: Zingiber officinale

Other names: Common Ginger, Jamaican Ginger

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, headaches, cold head, debility, fatigue, lack of concentration, runny colds, fever, influenza, chills, sores, catarrh,  bronchitis, shortness of breath, asthma, laryngitis, backache, excessive perspiration, vomiting, nausea, flatulence, colic's, diarrhoea, colon problems, colitis, gas, water retention, indigestions, loss of appetite, gastritis, bowel disorder, poor blood circulation, menstrual pain and cramps, sexual disorders, bruises, wounds, arthritis, rheumatism, morning sickness, travel sickness, amenorrhoea, snake and dog bites, dysentery, dyspepsia, gout, malaria, morning sickness, swelling, etc.
 

Precautions: Keep away from children and pets. May be phototoxic (react to sunlight). Should be used with moderation and can irritate more sensitive skins.
 

Latin: Citrus paradisi

Other names: Citrus racemosa, Citrus maxima

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, nervous tension, headaches, migraines, fatigue, depression, jetlag, coughs, colds, lymphatic problems, cellulite, obesity, anorexia, eating disorders, water retention, kidney problems, gall stones, pre-menstrual tension, acne, congested skin, hair growth, greasy skin, stiffness, etc.

Latin: Hyssopus officinalis

Other names: Azob

Use: External

Ailments: Anxiety, hysteria, stress, depression, asthma, bronchitis, chronic catarrh, respiratory ailments, sore throat, rheumatism, stomach problems, cuts, bruises, decoloured contusions, dermatitis, eczema, fatigue, high and low blood pressure (regulates the blood pressure levels), poor blood circulation, etc. 

Latin: Jasminium officinalis

Other names: Jasmin, Jasminium grandiflorum, Jasminium officinalis sambac, Jessamine, Common Jasmine, Poet's Jessamine

Use: External

Ailments: Depression, insomnia, anger, nervous tension, stress, headaches, apathy,  exhaustion, insect bites, laryngitis, catarrh, voice loss, cough, hair growth difficulties, labour pain, postnatal depression, high blood pressure, palpitations, tachycardia,  impotence, frigidity, menstrual pain and cramps, uterine disorders and infections, sprains, muscular spasm, acne, greasy skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, etc.

Latin: Juniperus communis

Other names: Juniper, Juniperus communis, Common Juniper, Canadian Juniper

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, hysteria, poor memory, anxiety, nervous tension, headaches, bronchitis, respiratory problems, mouth obsesses, stiffness, cellulites, obesity, water retention, ulcers, poor blood circulation, haemorrhoids, eczema, acne, scars, dermatitis, oily skin, congested skin, wounds, varicose veins, genital and urinary infections, leucorrhoea, cystitis, menstrual pains, enlarged prostate gland, kidney infections,  kidney stones, bladder infections, rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica, gout, lice, fleas, etc.
 

Latin: Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis

Other names: Common Lavender, Lavandula officinalis, Garden Lavender, Lavandula vera

Use: External

Ailments: Depressions, headaches, migraines, anger, fatigue, nervous tension, stress, insomnia, insect bites, anxiety, earache, mouth abscesses,  asthma,  whooping cough, colds, bronchitis, catarrh, laryngitis, vertigo, hypertension, palpitations, strains, sprains, difficult digestions, vomiting, colic's, flatulence, cystitis, leucorrhoea, labour problems,  labour pain, premenstrual tension, parasite infections, itching, burns, bruises, scars, scabies, acne, allergies, oily skin, chicken pox, carbuncles, swellings, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, stretch marks, sunburn, athlete's foot, poor blood circulation, arterioscleroses, arthritis, rheumatism pains, general aches and pains, low level of cell growth, etc.

 

Latin: Citrus limonum

Other names: Cedro, Citrus limon

Use: External

Ailments: Insect bites, poor concentration, mental disorders, stress, nervous tension, fatigue, thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, mouth abscesses, anaemia, asthma, bronchitis, sore throats, influenza, coughs, catarrh, sinus, fever, flu, nosebleeds, boils, cellulites, obesity, poor blood circulation, diabetes, congested lever and kidneys, gout, congested pancreas, infections in the urinary system, colic's, labour pain, arthritis, acne, chilblains, corns, warts, verrucas, cuts, greasy skin, pale skin, couperose, herpes, greasy hair, dandruff, high blood pressure, morning sickness, varicose veins, candida, fragile nails, etc.
 

Latin: Cymbopogon citratus

Other names: Indian verbena, Indian melissa

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, nervous tension, headaches, exhaustion, jetlag, insect bites, poor concentration, irritability, fever, sore throats,  laryngitis, throat infections, cholera, congested liver stomach and kidneys, indigestion, poor appetite, gastritis, colitis, intestinal parasites, arthritis, poor blood circulation, cellulites, varicose veins, athletes foot, bruises, muscle pain, tired legs, lack of menstruation, poor milk flow in latents, acne, oily skin, etc.
 

Latin: Citrus aurantifolia

Other names: Citrus latifolia, Sour lime, Citrus medica, Mexican Lime, West Indian Lime

Use: External

Ailments: Insect bites, abscesses, boils, asthma, fever, colds, coughs, sinus, bronchitis, catarrh, throat infections, chilblains, flu, nosebleeds, mouth ulcers, digestive problems, varicose veins, arthritis, rheumatism, poor blood circulation, acne, dull skin, cuts, warts, spots, .
 

Latin: Citrus nobilis; Citrus Reticulata

Other names: Citrus deliciosa, Citrus madurensis, European mandarin, Citrus reticulata, Citrus unshiu, Satsuma, Tangerine, True Mandarin

Use: External

Ailments: Insomnia, stress, anxiety, nervous tension, depression, acne, congested skin, oily skin, stretches marks, spots, water retention, cellulites, obesity, lack of appetite, morning sickness, nervous intestines, menstrual problems, congested liver, etc.

Latin: Melissa officinalis

Other names: Common Balm, Heart's Delight, Honey Plant, Bee Balm, Sweet Balm

Use: External

Ailments: Anxiety, depression, insect bites, headaches, migraines, nervous tension, stress, vertigo, shock, hysteria, panic attacks, grief, fear, anger, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, chronic coughs, oily skin, herpes, wounds, eczema, hypertension, fast heartbeat, palpitations, menstrual problems, nausea, colic, vomiting, flatulence, indigestion, sensitive stomach, stomach cramps, infertility, menstrual unbalance, muscle spasms, rheumatic pain, etc.
 

Latin: Commiphora myrrha

Other names: Balsamo dendron Myrrha, Gum Myrrh, Hirabol Myrrh, Common Myrrh

Use: External

Ailments: Nervous tension, apathy, stress,  asthma, bronchitis, chronic catarrh, sore throats, respiratory problems, toothaches, gum problems, halitosis, mouth ulcers, voice loss, haemorrhoids, menopausal tumours, menstrual problems, athlete's foot, amenorrhea, chapped skin, eczema, ringworm, old skin,  itching, pruritis, thrush, wounds, wrinkles, leucorrhoea, gangrene, loss of appetite, obesity, diabetes, poor blood circulation, arthritis, rheumatism, etc.

Latin: Myrtus communis

Other names: Corsican Pepper

Use: External

Ailments: Asthma, respiratory probelms, coughs, bronchitis, colds, flu, sore throat, catarrh, congested lungs, night sweats, cholera, typhoid, epilepsy, mouth ulcers, sensitive gums, acne, oily skins, itching, spots, open pores, dandruff, hair growth problems, haemorrhoids, uterine infectious diseases, chronic gastritis, ulcers, indigestion, diarrhoea, dysentery, cystitis, leucorrhoea,  jaundice, scrofula, excessive menstrual bleeding, muscular aches, poor blood circulation, neuralgia, rheumatism, bruises, etc.
 

Latin: Citrus aurantium

Other names: Neroli Bigarade, Citrus bigaradia, Citrus vulgaris, Orange Flower

Use: External

Ailments: Depression, hysteria, insomnia, nervous tension, anxiety, stress, shock and trauma, fear, vertigo, headaches, migraines, bronchitis, pulmonary problems, emotional problems, colic's, intestinal problems, wind, gas, spasms, mature skin, old skin, scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, sensitive skin, palpitations, thread veins, neuralgia, poor blood circulation, varicose veins, premenstrual tension, menopausal irritability, etc.
 

Latin: Myristica fragrans

Other names: Mace Husk, Macis,Myristica aromata, Myristica officinalis

Use: External

Ailments: Mental and physical fatigue, nervous exhaustion, stress, nervousness, bad breath, flatulence, nausea, dyspepsia, dysentery, diarrhoea, chronic vomiting, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, poor blood circulation, neuralgia, muscle pain, digestive problems, impotence, frigidity, aids,  birth difficulties, etc.
 

Latin: Citrus sinensis

Other names: Unknown

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, depression, nervous tension, nervousness, chills, colds, flu, chronic  bronchitis, respiratory problems, mouth ulcers, flatulence, constipation, winds, poor digestion, obesity, cellulites, water retention, palpitations, nervous spasms, liver congestion, anaemia, lack of energy, lack of appetite, gout,  kidney gals, weak immune system, scars, worms, wounds, cellular regeneration, old skin, pale skin, dull skin, etc.

Latin: Origanum vulgare

Other names: Cannakale Oregano, Common Marjoram, European Oregano, Greek Oregano, Grove Marjoram, Istanbul Oregano, Joy of the Mountain, Marmara Oregano, Origanum Oil, True Oregano, Turkish Oregano, Wild Marjoram

Use: External

Ailments: Depression, headaches, nervous tension, insomnia, insect bites, coughs, colds, flu, asthma, bronchitis, fever, mouth infections, muscle spasms, stiffness, itching, menstrual cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, jaundice, rheumatism, digestive problems, etc.

Latin: Cymbopogon martinii

Other names: Andropogon martinii, Andropogon martinii, East Indian Geranium, Motia, Rose Geranium, Turkish Geranium, Indian rosha

Use: External

Ailments: Stress,  nervous tension, depression, apathy, fatigue, flu epidemics, skin infections, acne, alopecia, dry skin, scars, wrinkles, old skin, dermatitis, poor digestion, poor blood circulation, intestinal infections, poor cellular regeneration, chronic anorexia, sore feet, athlete's foot, etc.

Latin: Petroselinum sativum

Other names: Common Parsley, Apium petroselinum,  Garden Parsley, Petroselinum crispum, Petroselinum hortense, Carum petroselinum

Use: External

Ailments: Rheumatism,  arthritis, sciatica, amenorrhoea, labour and menstrual problems, broken blood vessels, cellulites, liver, bladder, lungs and stomach detoxifying, bladder stones, amenorrhea, urinary infection, cystitis, frigidity, indigestion, hair care, head lice, etc. 
 

Latin: Passiflora incarnata

Other names: Unknown

Use: External

Ailments: Migraines, headaches, stress, nervous tension, insomnia, agitation, hysteria, nausea, asthma, burns, muscle aches, spasms, shingles, seizures, parkinson disease, obesity, neuralgia, high blood pressure, diarrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, liver problems, children's ailments, frigidity, impotence, etc.

Latin: Pogostemon cablin

Other names: Pogostemon patchouli, Patchouly, pachaput, Pogostemon patchouly

Use: External

Ailments: Insect bites, nervous tension, exhaustion, stress, depression, obesity, water retention, cellulite, diarrhoea, weeping eczema, acne, dermatitis, oily skin, old skin, wrinkles, scars, wounds, cell rejuvenation difficulties, athlete's foot, cracked skin, oily hair, dandruff, viral and fungal infections, etc.

Latin: Piper nigrum

Other names: Pepper, Piper

Use: External

Ailments: Poor blood circulation, cellulite, obesity, loss of appetite, anaemia, nausea, poor digestion, neuralgia, stiffness, sprains, pains, aches, bruises, muscle cramps, arthritis, rheumatic pain, catarrh, fever, lack of concentration, frigidity, kidney problems, etc.

Latin: Mentha piperita

Other names: Brandy Mint, Balm Mint

Use: External

Ailments: Headaches, migraines, memory loss, mental fatigue, stress, nervous tension, head cold, toothache, halitosis, colds, flu, fever, asthma, catarrh, bronchitis, sinus, cough, respiratory problems, tuberculosis, meningitis, vertigo, fainting, nausea, morning sickness, vomiting, colic, flatulence, acne, scabies, dyspepsia, neuralgia, congested skin, dermatitis, muscular pain, cramps, travel fatigue, ringworm, palpitations, digestive problems, intestinal and urinary infections, congested prostate, cell rejuvenator.
 

Latin: Citrus aurantium 

Other names: Citrus bigaradia, Petitgrain Paraguay, Petitgrain Bigarade 

Use: External

Ailments: Fever, general infections, convalescence, insomnia, stress, depression, nervous tension, shock, panic attacks, anxiety, oily hair, scars, acne, old skin, stretch marks, oily skin, dry skin, difficult digestions, excessive perspiration, heart disorders, poor blood circulation, neuralgia, menopausal problems, diarrhoea, flatulence, dyspepsia, etc.
 

Latin: Pinus sylvestris

Other names: Norway Pine, Forest Pine, Scotch Pine,  Pine Needle Oil

Use: External

Ailments: Fatigue, nervous tension, exhaustion, stress, depression, insect bites, lung infections, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, flu, sore throat, coughs, sinus, laryngitis, respiratory probelms, aches and pains, arthritis, cuts, eczema, psoriasis, skin irritation, dry skin, athletes foot, sores, scabies, lice, excessive perspiration, stiffness, poor blood circulation, neuralgia, muscular aches and pains,  rheumatism, sciatica, urinary infections, congested prostates, bladder infections, kidney and liver infections, gallstones, gout,  hepatitis, cystitis, etc.
 

Latin: Rosa damascena

Other names: Bulgarian Rose, Kazanlik Rose, Otto of Rose, Anatolian Rose, Attar of Rose, Summer Damask Rose, Turkish Rose and White Rose Absolute (Rosa alba, Rosa damascena)

Use: External

Ailments: Anxiety, depression, stress, nervous tension, apathy, melancholy,  headaches, migraines, poor memory, insomnia, grief, sorrow, nausea, vomiting, sore throats, coughs, asthma, hay fever, spasms, swellings, eczemas, broken capillaries, dry skin, wrinkles, aging skin, sensitive skin, broken veins, poor circulation, congested heart,  inflamed liver and gall bladder, jaundice, hangovers, frigidity, impotence, premenstrual tension, menopause tension, etc.
 

Latin: Rosmarinus officinalis

Other names: Compass Plant, Incensier, Rosmarinus cononarium, Camphor Rosemary

Use: External

Ailments: Depressions, headaches, migraines, stress, nervous tension, insomnia, sleeping disorders, mental fatigue, arteriosclerosis, insect bites sight problems,  bronchitis, typhus, whooping cough,  asthma, colds, flu, chest infections, anaemia, anorexia, debility, dizziness, dandruff, lice, oily hair, poor hair growth, seborrhoea, acne, burns, wounds, amenorrhoea, eczema, dermatitis, irritate and congested skin, old skin, wrinkles, scars, oily skin, dysmenorrhoea, psoriasis, digestive problems, water retention, frigidity, impotence, glandular problems, hepatic disorders, liver congestion, cirrhosis, high and low blood pressure, palpitations, tachycardia, rheumatism, arthritis, chilblains, muscular pain, cramps, gout, gallstones,  dyspepsia,  flatulence, colic's, winds, colitis, diphtheria, physical fatigue, poor blood circulation, neuralgia, jaundice, leucorrhoea, oedema, premenstrual tension, scanty periods, scabies, etc.
 

Latin: Santalum album

Other names: Unknown

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, nervous tension, depression, insomnia, anxiety, poor mucus secretion, catarrh, bronchitis, laryngitis, dry cough, sore throat, lung infections, heart conditions, heartburn, scars, acne, dry eczema, wounds, boils, itching, old skin, chapped and cracked skin, oily skin, shaving rash, dandruff, neuralgia, sciatica, lumbago, impotence, frigidity, haemorrhoids, poor blood circulation, varicosities, digestive infections and difficulties, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, intestinal infections, constipation, kidney and bladder infections, genital infections, cystitis, pelvic and prostrate congestion, problems with the sex hormones and reproductive cells, etc.
 

Latin: Citrus reticulata

Other names: Unknown

Use: External

Ailments: Nervous tension, stress, depression, colds, flu, bronchitis, chills, morning sickness, mouth ulcers, scars, stretch marks, spots, pale complexion, oily skin, acne, palpitations, obesity, water retention, cellulite, poor blood circulation, constipation, indigestion, appetite loss, hiccups, liver problems, dyspepsia, spasm, premenstrual pains, etc.
 

Latin: Melaleuca alternifolia

Other names: Melasol, Narrow-Leaved Paperbark Tea Tree, Ti-Tree, Ti-Trol

Use: External

Ailments: Depression, mental exhaustion, shock, nervous fatigue, insect bites, lungs and throat infections, bronchitis, catarrh, whooping cough, sore throat, colds, flu, fever, asthma, fungal  and viral infections, fragile immune system, tuberculosis, emphysema with infection, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear and nose infections, viral infections, abscesses, mouth ulcers, gingivitis, poor blood circulation, haemorrhoids, intestinal infections, intestinal parasites, varicosities, phlebitis, poor lymphatic circulation, rashes, genital infections, candida, virginities, cystitis, digestive infections, pyorrhoea, dry scalp, dandruff, lice, chicken pox, shingles, boils, blisters, cuts, acne, congested skin, infected wounds with pus, carbuncles, warts,  sunburn, thrush, ringworm, tinea, herpes, athletes foot, rashes, etc.
 

Latin: Thymus vulgare

Other names: French Thyme, Garden Thyme, Red Thyme Oil, Thymus aestivus, Thymus ilerdensis, Thymus webbianus, White Thyme

Use: External

Ailments: Anxiety, headaches, insomnia, stress, shocks, traumas, nervous tension, poor concentration, mental fatigue,  irritability, insect bites, vertigo, colds, flu, asthma, chills, laryngitis, coughs, sore throats, whooping cough, bronchitis, catarrh, sinus, respiratory problems, pneumonia, abscesses, gum infections, ringworm, scabies, tonsillitis, acne, spots, dermatitis, eczema, wounds, burns, sunburn, congested skin, lice, oily skin, seborrhoea, dandruff, indigestion, gastric problems, cellulites, obesity, poor blood circulation, low blood pressure, muscular pains, sprains, spasms, sports injuries, swelling, rheumatism, sciatica, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, flatulence, urinary infections, gout, oedema, arthritis, cystitis, menstruation problems, leucorrhoea, etc. 
 

Latin: Valeriana fauriei

Other names: Common Valerian, European Valerian, Belgian Valerian, Fragrant Valerian, Garden Valerian, Valeriana officinalis, Valeriana wallachi

Use: External

Ailment: Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress, nervous tension, nervousness, hypochondria, irritability, restlessness,  insomnia, sleeping disorders, hysteria, delirium, headaches, migraines, epilepsy, vertigo, backaches, nervous cough, convulsions, neuralgia, bruises, dandruff, diarrhoea, wind, colic's, muscle cramps, stomach cramps, palpitations, menstrual cramps, spasms, etc.
 

Latin: Vanilla planifolia

Other names: Bourbon Vanilla, Common Vanilla, Mexican Vanilla, Reunion Vanilla, Vanilla fragrans

Use: External

Ailments: Stress, nervous tension, anger, aggressiveness, irritability, restlessness, menstruation tension, frigidity, impotence, lack of sexual desire, etc.

 

Latin: Vetiveria zizanoides

Other names: Andropogon muricatus, Khus khus, Vetivert.

Use: External

Ailments: Depression, insomnia, nervous tension, stress, mental and physical debility, insect bites, acne, cuts, oily skin, aging skin, wounds, anorexia, high blood pressure, arthritis, rheumatism, muscular pain, sprains, stiffness, etc.

Latin: Viola odorata

Other names: Blue Violet, English Violet, Garden Violet, Sweet-Scented Violet

Use: External

Ailment: Headaches, insomnia, stress, nervous tension, exhaustion, fear, lack of concentration, restlessness, dizziness, catarrh, bronchitis, sore throats, rheumatism, eczema, wounds, poor blood circulation, etc. 

Latin: Achillea millefolium

Other names: Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Nosebleed, Thousand Leaf

Use: External

Ailments: Insomnia, nervous tension, stress, nervousness, arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, acne, amenorrhoea, dry skin, burns, scars, cuts, wounds, stretch marks, eczema, hair growth, seborrhoea, lungs bleeding, chest infections, colds, flu, fever, influenza, catarrh, nosebleed, toothache, high blood pressure, hypertension, palpitations, diabetes, indigestion, gigestive probelms, stomach acidity, stomach ulcers, enteritis, gastritis, lack of appetite, anorexia, anaemia, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, dysentery, colic's, cramps, wind, haemorrhoids, menstrual problems, excessive menstruation, inflamed ovaries, menopause tension, rashes, cystitis, gonorrhoea dysmenorrhoea, Bright's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, varicose veins, chilblains, cramps, muscle pains, bladder and intestine infections, gallbladder, bedwetting, etc.
 

Latin: Cananga odorata 

Other names: Flower of Flowers, Perfume tree, Unona odorantissimum

Use: External

Ailments: Depression, nervous tension, insomnia, stress, anger, fear, anxiety, shock, panic attacks, insect bites, acne, old skin, oily and dry skin, poor hair growth, diabetes, high blood pressure, tachycardia, poor blood circulation, indigestion, food poisoning, uteru problems, flaccid  breasts, frigidity, impotence, sexual dysfunction, postnatal depression,  intestinal problems, diarrhoea, colic's, flatulence, wind, etc.