Aromatherapy Gold Oils

A Quick A-Z of Common Ailments and Aromatherapy Relief

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Allergies	Try calming oils such as Lavender, Chamomile, Rose, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang. Use in massages, baths, compresses or inhalations depending on the type of allergy.
Aenemia	Try Lemon, Thyme, or Chamomile in massage oil or in a bath.
Arthritis	Try painkilling oils such as Chamomile, Lavender or Rosemary in a bath, local massage or as a compress on the affected area. Black Pepper, Marjoram and Ginger improve circulation.
Athlete's Foot	A foot bath with Tea Tree oil, Eucalyptus, Pathcouli, Lavender and / or Myrrh is effective as all the oils are both soothing and anti-fungal. Add to unscented skin lotion for a foot lotion.
Athlete's Foot	A foot bath with Tea Tree oil, Eucalyptus, Pathcouli, Lavender and / or Myrrh is effective as all the oils are both soothing and anti-fungal. Add to unscented skin lotion for a foot lotion.
Cellulite	Try Geranium, Rosemary or Grapefruit, Juniper or Cypress in a massage oil or skin lotion or add to a bath and use a loofah to stimulate the skin.
Chilblains back to top	Lemon, Lavender, Chamomile, Cypress Peppermint, are all useful in a massage oil, bath or footbath.
Cold Sores	Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Lemon or Tea Tree are effective. Dab Tea Tree oil directly neat or mixed with vodka before the blisters come out. Alternate this use with Lavender, to soothe.
Colds	Lavender, Eucalyptus and Tea Tree or Rosemary and Peppermint can be used in a bath or steam inhalation to ease discomfort. A bath using Lavender and Marjoram will help reduce any aches and feverishness.
Coughs	Steam inhalation using Tea Tree, Thyme, Eucalyptus, Lavender or Frankincense will help. Sandalwood is particularly good for dry coughs.
Cystitis	Chamomile, Sandalwood, Lavender, Frankincense or Tea Tree oils can used in baths or washes at least once a day. Use a weak dilution - about 1 % in boiled and cooled water as a compress.
Dandruff	Rosemary, Cedarwood, Tea Tree or Patchouli oils can be massaged into the scalp, added to unscented shampoos or used in the final rinse.
Depression	For depression with sleeplessness, try Lavender, Sandalwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, or Ylang Ylang. If suffering from lethargy then use Bergamot, Geranium, or Rose. If combined with anxiety, then try Ylang Ylang and Neroli. Massage is best, wherever possible, otherwise use in a bath or vaporiser.
Diahorrhea	Chamomile, Lavender, and /or Peppermint are useful when added to the bath, or massaged over the abdomen. Eucalyptus is helpful when the ailment is caused by a virus.
Eczema back to top	Lavender, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Rose, Melissa or Geranium are good in a bath or massage. You can also add the oils to unscented skin lotion and rub into the skin. A cool compress can also help to soothe irritated patches.
Fainting	Put a couple of drops of Peppermint, Lavender or Rosemary essential oils on a tissue to inhale or open a bottle of one of these essential oils and place under the person's nose.
Gingivitis	Mouthwashes made with Tea Tree or Thyme can kill the bacteria that causes this infection to inflame the gums. Add Myrrh for healing and Orange oils to strengthen the gums.
Glandular Fever	Tea Tree Oil is an anti-viral oil, which also strengthens the immune system. Use either in a bath or as a massage.
Hair Loss & Baldness	Lavender, Rosemary, Sage, Cedarwood, Patchouli or Ylang. Ylang can either be massaged into the scalp or added to mild unfragranced shampoos to stimulate the hair follicle and scalp.
Hangover	Lavender, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Fennel, Juniper or Sandalwood all help to ease the morning after - in a bath, in unscented shower gel, as an inhalation or in a vaporiser.
Hay Fever	Try Chamomile in the bath or in a massage. Steam or dry inhalations of Lavender and / or Eucalyptus for sneezing and a runny nose. Can also be used in a bath.
Haemorrhoids	Frankincense, Geranium, or Juniper used in a bath, in a skin lotion, or on a cool compress. If constipation is part of the problem, then massage the abdomen with Rosemary.
Headaches	Neat Lavender rubbed into the temples, forehead or back of the neck is good. Add peppermint if you want to stay alert, or inhale Lavender, Peppermint or Eucalyptus oils.
Indigestion	Gently massage Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary or Clary Sage over the stomach or apply as a hot compress.
Influenza	Add Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint or Tea Tree oils to a hot bath at the first sign of illness. Can also be used in a steam inhalation.
Insomnia	Lavender is the top tip for this common ailment. Also try Chamomile, Sandalwood and / or Ylang Ylang. Use in a warm bath at bedtime, in a massage, or in a vaporiser. Try 2 drops of Lavender on a tissue, tucked under your pillow.
ME back to top	Tea Tree will strengthen the immune system, whilst Rosemary is a stimulant and Geranium acts as an anti-depressant. Massage wherever possible is the best way of using oils for ME, but baths and vaporisers are also useful.
Nausea & Vomiting	Relieve symptoms with Lavender, Chamomile, Peppermint, Rose, or Sandalwood. Apply on a warm compress laid over the stomach, or gently massage over the stomach area. Can also be used in a vaporiser.
Neuralgia	Use Lavender, Chamomile, Rosemary, Geranium, Clary Sage or Eucalyptus in the bath or most effectively on a hot compress applied directly to the affected area.
Period Problems	For heavy periods, try Geranium, Chamomile, Rose or Frankincense oils. For irregular periods, try Clary Sage, Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, or Rose. For scanty periods, try Lavender, Peppermint or Rose. For Painful periods, try Clary Sage, Geranium, Chamomile, Lavender or Rose. These oils can be used in a bath, in massage or as a compress.
PMS	Try Clary Sage, Lavender or Chamomile. Use Rosemary and Geranium for fluid retention or bloating. For irritability and depression, choose Rose, or Chamomile. Use in the bath, in massage or in a vaporiser.
Psoriasis	Sedative and anti-depressant oils work best for this condition, and can help reduce the stress that exacerbates the condition. Try Lavender or Chamomile and use in a bath, massage or add to unfragranced skin cream.
Stress	Any of the sedative oils can be used to help this all too common condition and help you to relax. Try Lavender, Chamomile, Rose, or Clary Sage in a bath or massage. For shorter periods of stress, try Rosemary, Geranium or Peppermint.
Thrush	Baths, massage and local application of anti fungal oils such as Lavender, Tea Tree, Myrrh, Geranium or Bergamot oils will all help with vaginal thrush, whilst a mouthwash made with Myrrh essential oil will help with oral thrush.
Varicose Veins	Cypress, Lemon, Rosemary, Lavender or Juniper used in a bath or compress will help alleviate any discomfort. Alternatively, they can be mixed with a skin cream and rubbed gently over the affected area. If using massage, work gently below the affected area, never above. Vary your choice of oils for the best results.