Adult Health Issues Reference Guide

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"Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river... Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing." -Ezekiel 47:12

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"As we live in the day to day, we will doubtless encounter trials in this body.  Approaching the healing process with essential oils allows the body to correct compromised areas using the herbs and plants that God created for us - that He designed for us.

This quick-read guide offers single oils as well as blends available in our store.  All blends are offered as a roll-on and are properly pre-diluted, ready for immediate use.  Remember not to limit yourself to just one application method.  In addition to topically and diffusing, try adding gentler ones to a bath, your nighttime face cream, or even your shampoo bottle.    

Something to keep in mind is that diet plays a major role in keeping our bodies healthy.  Certain foods can make all the difference.  At our house we stay away from processed foods and sugars (bread, crackers, pasta, candies, refined sugars, etc), grains (oats, corn, soy, wheat, etc.), and dairy (fresh goat's milk is an excellent substitute).  We also practice cellular cleansing, detoxing, and use some key supplements.  (If you'd like more info on the products we use, aside from essential oils, feel free to email me directly at brittany@selahoils.com.)

I hope you'll find this comprehensive listing helpful to you in your health journey.  Email us if you have any questions on the topics below!"

-Brittany

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*Note: click on the name of the individual oil or blend to read more about its Applications and Cautions (or drug interactions).

*This list does not apply to those who are PREGNANT or to BABIES & SMALL CHILDREN.  Please go to the following separate list for each:

Pregnancy - Labor, Delivery, & Postpartum - Babies & Small Children

REMINDER:  Before using essential oils, please note that we believe that the absolute best method of application is topical.  Always respect how concentrated and potent essential oils are and follow our dilution guidelines before using! 

A note about internal use of essential oils: 

Internal:  Although the quality of Selah Oils is excellent, it is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a certified physician who is also certified in aromatherapy. We recommend getting internal dosing instructions from a licensed physician as some essential oils are not recommended for oral consumption. This is in no way a reflection on our oil quality, only a matter of safety and caution with respect to how concentrated essential oils are. When used within safe parameters, and under your physician's care, the quality of our essential oils is such that they can be used internally if deemed appropriate.

However, with that said, it is important to remember the extreme concentration of essential oils. "Using essential oils by rubbing them into the skin or via inhalation is in many cases more effective than oral delivery" (Schnaubelt 96).

Click here for the dilution guidelines chart. 
Click here to see carrier oils.  
Click here for more information on how to use an essential oil.

CAUTION:  Do not use essential oils on sensitive areas - even diluted!  Do not use essential oils in your eyes or ear canals.  That's just bad and hurts a lot!

New to essential oils and don't know where to start?

 

Topics:

Abscess:  Armor, Cleanse, Clarify, Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Thyme, Frankincense, Myrrh
Application ideas:
Dilute your choice of essential oil with carrier and massage on location.

Acidosis: Armor, Lemon, Myrrh, Peppermint
Application ideas:
Mix 3-5 drops essential oil of choice to 1 tablespoon carrier.  Massage on location.

Acne: Clarify, Cleanse, Breeze, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Helichrysum,  German Chamomile, Juniper, Lavender, Cedarwood, Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata, Frankincense, Lemon, Lemongrass, Patchouli,  Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme, Vetiver
Application ideas:
Apply oil of choice on location.
Click here for a blog post with more information.

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"Treating acne tissue with helichrysum in dilution has proven more effective than the use of any other essential oil." -Jeanne Rose, The Aromatherapy Book: Applications and Inhalations

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Addiction:  Resting, Cleanse, Gall-Liver
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply to temples, bottoms of feet, stomach, abdomen, or liver area.

Adenitis (Inflammation of lymph nodes or glands): Clarify, Rosemary
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply on location.

Adrenal Glands: (Addison's Disease & Schmid's Syndrome, too): Balance, Empower, Basil, Rosemary, Clove, Peppermint.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply on location or bottoms of feet.  Or apply as a warm compress over the kidney area. 

AIDS: Armor, Helichrysum Blend, Cistus, Lemon.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply to thymus and to bottoms of feet.

Alertness: Empower, Peppermint, Basil, Lemon, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply 1-2 drops to temples and bottoms of feet.

Allergies: Inhale, Breeze, Clarify, Quiescent, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Breeze, Jr., Tea Tree, Lavender, Cedarwood, Peppermint, Patchouli, Eucalyptus, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply 1-2 drops to sinuses, bottoms of feet, chest or wrists.  You can also diffuse (undiluted) into the air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Anemia: Lemon, Carrot Seed, Lavender
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply to bottoms of feet and stomach.

Aneurysm: Love, Helichrysum Blend, Cypress, Frankincense.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply to temples, heart, bottoms of feet. 
Diffuse into the air (undiluted)

Anticatarrhal (excessive buildup of mucus in the nose or throat):  Armor, Immunity, Breeze, Inhale, Breeze, Jr., Helichrysum Blend,  Empower, Jr., Eucalyptus, Cypress, Fir, Cistus, Dill, Frankincense, Ginger, Myrrh, Rosemary, Citronella
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice apply on lung area, feet, around nose, or bottoms of feet. {Do not apply to the face of a child under 10 years old}
Diffuse (undiluted)

Anxiety: 

General Anxiety

Essential Oil Blends: Quiescent, Empower, Lili Beth, Resting, Regenerate, Resting, Jr. 

Single Oils: Helichrysum, Lavender, Orange, Lemon, Roman Chamomile, Copaiba, Basil, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Juniper, Patchouli

Tense Anxiety

Symptoms: bodily tension, muscle pain, aches, sore body 

Single Oils: Sandalwood, Lavender, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile

Restless Anxiety

Symptoms: sweating, overactivity, dizziness, palpitations, lump in throat, overactivity of the autonomic nervous system (ie: frequent urination or diarrhea) 

Single Oils: Vetiver, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense

Apprehensive Anxiety

Symptoms: unease, apprehension, worrying, brooding, overanxious, paranoia, sense of foreboding

Single Oils: Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Orange (sweet)

Repressed Anxiety

Symptoms: feeling on edge and irritable, difficulty in concentrating, insomnia, feeling exhausted all the time

Single Oils: Bergamot, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedarwood

Application ideas:
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale. 
Dilute oil of choice and apply to back of neck, temples or bottoms of feet.  Dilute and use as a massage oil. Add 1-2 drops chosen essential oil to 1/2 cup epsom salts and dissolve in warm bathwater.

Appetite Stimulant: Fennel
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply to bottoms of feet or stomach.

Arthritis: Comfort, Ease, Love, Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Clarify, Resting, Cleanse, Empower, Jr., Frankincense, Rosemary,  Lemon, Cypress, Balsam Fir, Basil, Cedarwood, clove, eucalyptus, ginger, Lavender, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Asthma: Inhale, Breeze, Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Frankincense, Thyme, Lemon, Oregano, Cypress, Lavender, Myrrh, Rosemary, Lavender, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply over lungs and throat. {Do not apply to the face of a child under 10 years old}
Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.
Avoid steam inhalation. 

Bed Wetting: Cypress
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on lower abdomen.

Belching: Tummy Troubles
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to stomach or bottoms of feet.

Bites (Insect, Mosquito): Cleanse, Lavender, Basil, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon, Thyme
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Bites (Spiders, Bee Stings, Ants, Fire Ants): Cleanse, Basil, Thyme, Cinnamon Bark, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Peppermint.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Bites (Tick): Thyme, Lavender
Application: 1 drop of Thyme, neat, to the bite followed by 1 drop of Lavender, neat.  Repeat after 5 minutes. 

Bladder Infection (Cystitis): Armor, Clarify, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Helichrysum, Tea Tree, Lemongrass, German Chamomile, Spearmint, Thyme,  Basil, Cedarwood, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Oregano, Pine
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location. 

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"Cystitis (urinary tract infection) responds quickly to 1 to 3 drops of essential oil in a glass of water.... can be drunk repeatedly during the day.  In the beginning of an acute condition, this can be done every 20 minutes and symptoms will diminish quickly.  Then the frequency of consumption of the tea tree drink can be reduced.  Treating cystitis with Tea Tree oil is highly effective.  Nonetheless, if the cystitis is recurrent, diet or lifestyle changes may be required for a full resolution." (Schnaubelt 134)

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Blood, Anticoagulant (Keeps blood from clotting): Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Clove, Fennel, Lavender
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location or bottoms of feet. 
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air.  Apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Blood Pressure (High):  Love, Ease, Jr. , Eucalyptus, Lavender, Spearmint, Clove, Balsam Fir, Lemon
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on inside of left arm, hand, foot, and over heart.
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air.  Apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Blood Pressure (Low): Love, Rosemary, Thyme
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on inside of left arm, hand, foot, and over heart.
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air.  Apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
Blood, Bleeding (Stops): Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Love, Cypress, Geranium, Lemon
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Blood, Broken Blood Vessels: Helichrysum, Helichrysum blend, Grapefruit
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Blood, Cholesterol: Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Carrot Seed, Dill, Lemongrass, Lavender
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on heart and bottoms of the feet.

Blood Clots: Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Love, Clove, Fennel, Balsam Fir, Grapefruit
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location or bottoms of feet.
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Boils: Cleanse, Clarify, Inhale, Breeze, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Bone Spur: Breeze, Inhale, Cypress
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location

Bronchitis: Armor, Breeze, Inhale, Immunity, Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Armor, Jr., Eucalyptus, Thyme, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Cypress, Spearmint, Basil, Clove, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply over lungs and throat. {Do not apply to the face of a child under 10 years old}
Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.

Bruises: Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Regenerate, Clarify, Armor, Comfort, Lavender, Regenerate, Jr., Fennel, Lemon
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location

Burns: Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Lavender, Eucalyptus, Balsam Fir, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to location. 

Bursitis: Comfort, Cypress, Ginger, Juniper, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location

Calming: Quiescent, Resting, Resting,Jr., Helichrysum, Lavender, Orange, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Myrrh
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to back of neck, temples, chest, shoulders, wrists, back or bottoms of feet.  Can dilute and use as a massage for back, shoulders, neck or arms.
Diffuse (undiluted) into air, or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball, tissue or pillow and inhale deeply.

Cancer: Tummy Troubles, Clarify, Gall-Liver, Frankincense, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Clove, Basil, Orange, Myrrh
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location or bottoms of feet.
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.
Click here for an additional blog post on the subject of Cancer and Essential Oils.

In addition, Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph. D. has a book entitled Essential Oils and Cancer that would be something to consider purchasing. 

Candida: Tummy Troubles, Clarify, Armor, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Armor, Jr., Tea Tree, Lavender, Oregano, Clove, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Spearmint, Rosemary, Thyme, Myrrh, Patchouli
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on lower abdomen or bottoms of feet.
(Do not apply essential oils directly to sensitive areas- or inside the vagina!)
Click here for an additional blog post on the subject of Candida or Thrush

Canker Sores (Mouth Ulcers): Armor, Tea Tree, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Myrrh, Oregano
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Ease, Comfort, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Oregano, Peppermint.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage on location.
*Ease does NOT require additional dilution and cannot be used in a diffuser*

Cellulite: Grapefruit, Cypress, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Basil, Fennel, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, oregano, Patchouli, Thyme.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Cholesterol:  See Blood.
Circulation: Lemon,  Cypress,  Rosemary,  Fennel
Application: Dissolve one drop of each oil in a teaspoon of honey, cream or white lotion.  Add to a small footbath and stir well.  The feet should be soaked for 10 minutes.

Crohn's Disease: Tummy Troubles, Peppermint, Basil
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or lower abdomen with a warm compress.  Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Colds:  Armor, Inhale, Breeze, Immunity, Armor, Jr., Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Lemon, Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Copaiba, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Orange, Oregano, Peppermint
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply 1-2 drops to throat, temples, forehead, back of neck, below nose, chest or bottoms of feet.  {Do not apply oils to the face of a child under 10 years old}
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Cold Sores: Clarify, Inhale, Breeze, Armor, Armor, Jr., Tea Tree, Peppermint, Lavender, Lemon, Roman Chamomile, Clove.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Colon: Tummy Troubles, Peppermint
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or lower abdomen with a warm compress.  Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.
Click here for more information on Flatulence.

Colitis: Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Thyme, Clove.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or lower abdomen with a warm compress.  Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Congestion:  See Anticatarrhal.

Cough: Inhale, Breeze, Armor, Immunity, Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Peppermint, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Cardamom, Ginger, Juniper, Myrrh, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Thyme.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to throat and chest area. {do not apply essential oils to the throat or face of a child under the age of 10}
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Cushing's Disease:  Armor, Lemon, Basil
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice and apply to the bottoms of feet or as a warm compress over the kidney area. 

Deodorant: Inhale, Breeze, Resting, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Citronella, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree, Lemongrass.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to underarms.
Click here for more information on essential oils and deodorant.

Depression: Quiescent, Comfort, Resting, Resting,Jr., Helichrysum, Lemon, Frankincense, Lavender, Rosemary, Grapefruit, Basil, Juniper Berry, Ginger, Patchouli, Cypress.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into skin. 
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or add 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Diabetes: Armor, Helichrysum, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Dill, Fennel, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on back, chest, feet or over pancreas. 
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air.

Digestive System, Constipation: Tummy Troubles, Orange, Rosemary, Lemon, Peppermint, Basil, Copaiba, Fennel, Ginger, Juniper, Patchouli
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage clockwise around abdomen and on feet and shins.

Digestive System, Diarrhea: Tummy Troubles, Peppermint, Ginger, Tea Tree, Myrrh, Cardamom, Cistus, Spearmint
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on stomach, abdomen or feet.

Digestive System, Gas/Flatulence: Tummy Troubles, Empower, Jr., Ginger, Lavender,  Peppermint, Fennel, Cardamom, Copaiba, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Spearmint
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to large intestine, stomach, abdomen or feet.

Digestive System, Gastritis: Tummy Troubles, Peppermint, Fennel, Lemongrass, Helichrysum 
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply over stomach area with a hot compress. 

Digestive System, Heartburn: Tummy Troubles, Lemon, Peppermint.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply 1-2 drops to chest area.

Digestive System, Indigestion: Tummy Troubles, Gall-Liver, Peppermint, Ginger, Lavender, Thyme, Grapefruit, Dill, Orange, Copaiba,  Myrrh
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to stomach, intestines and feet.

Diuretic: Lemongrass, Rosemary, Cedarwood, Lavender, Cardamom, cypress, Fennel, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Orange, Oregano.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to kidney area, bottoms of feet.

Drug Detox: Helichrysum
Application ideas:
Dilute as recommend and apply on feet. 
Diffuse (undiluted) in the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Ears, Infection: Cleanse, Clarify, Immunity, Breeze, Jr., Lavender.  (Never put essential oils inside the ear canal.  Only apply essential oils around the outside of the ear itself.)
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on surface of ear (not inside the ear canal) and behind the ear on mastoid bone.

Ears, Ringing (aka. Tinnitus):  Helichrysum, Juniper Berry, Geranium, Peppermint, Lavender, Basil.  (Never put essential oils inside the ear canal.  Only apply essential oils around the outside of the ear itself.)
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply regularly on surface of ear (not inside the ear canal) and behind the ear on mastoid bone. Especially at night while sleeping. 

Eczema: Lavender, Cedarwood, Juniper Berry, Cistus, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Geranium
Application ideas: Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Endometriosis: Indigo, Clarify, Armor,  Empower, Jr., Cypress, Eucalyptus
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on feet or on lower abdomen as a warm compress.  Place 1-2 drops in warm bathwater and bathe.

Energy: Empower, Peppermint, Basil, Cypress, Juniper, Lemon, Lemongrass, Orange, Rosemary, Thyme.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply 1-2 drops on temples, back of neck, liver area, feet or  massage into muscles.  Place 1-2 drops in warm bathwater and bathe.

Enteritis: See IBS

Epstein-Barr: Armor, Empower, Jr., Eucalyptus.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on feet. 
Diffuse (undiluted) in the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Estrogen: Regulate.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to lower abdomen.
Diffuse (undiluted) in the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Eyes:  Empower, Jr., Carrot, Lemongrass, Cypress, Lemon, Eucalyptus Radiata, Fennel, Frankincense, German Chamomile, Lavender. (NEVER put essential oils directly in your eye!)
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to feet or temples.
Diffuse (undiluted) in the air.

Eyes, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye):  Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Eucalyptus Radiata, Lavender. (Do not put oils in the eye, apply to the bone below and above the eyebrow only)
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to feet or temples.

Fatigue: Armor, Tummy Troubles, Basil, Peppermint, Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to sore muscles or joints, to the back or feet.  Add 1-2 drops of oil of choice to warm bathwater.  Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and breathe deeply.

Fever: Breeze, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Armor, Jr., Peppermint, Frankincense, German Chamomile, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Clove, Basil, Fennel, Ginger, Lavender, Tea Tree, Spearmint.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or spine.
Diffuse (undiluted) in the air.

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"Fever... oral application [ingestion] of German chamomile and frankincense...
One or two drops will deliver the full pharmacological effect that can be gained from any given oil." -Schnaubelt, Medical Aromatherapy, p. 223, 233
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Flu: See Viral Infection.

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"The internal application of German chamomile during the acute stages of flu is useful because it detoxifies metabolic wastes from pathogenic microorganisms.

Focus: Empower, Empower, Jr., Lavender, Vetiver.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to feet, temples or back of neck.
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Foot Fungus:  Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Cypress, Lavender, Myrrh, Thyme.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Gallbladder: Gall-Liver, German Chamomile, Juniper, Lavender, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to feet and over gallbladder area (can use a hot compress).

Gingivitis: See Oral Conditions, Gingivitis
Gout: Comfort, Fennel, Lemon, Basil, Thyme.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.  Can massage.

Grave's Disease:  See Thyroid, Hyperthyroidism
Gum Disease: See Oral Conditions, Gum Disease

Hair, Dandruff:  Ease, Jr., Rosemary, Lavender, Tea Tree, Basil, Cedarwood, Cypress, Patchouli, Thyme.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into scalp before shampooing.

Hair, Itching: Soft, Peppermint, Lavender.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into scalp before shampooing.

Hair, Loss:  Rosemary, Lavender, Cedarwood, Thyme, Cypress, Lemon, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into scalp before shampooing.

Halitosis: See Oral Conditions, Halitosis.

Hashimoto's Disease:  See Thyroid, Hypothyroidism.

Headaches: Ease, Comfort, Ease, Jr., Empower, Jr., Regenerate, Jr., Peppermint, Helichrysum, Rosemary, Basil, Clove, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Copaiba, Balsam Fir.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to location of pain.  Avoid eyes.

Heart Burn:  See Digestive System, Heartburn.

Hemorrhoids (also see Varicose Veins):  Helichrysum, Love, Helichrysum Blend, Cypress, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Balsam Fir, Peppermint, Basil, Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Lemon, Tea Tree
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply 1-2 drops on location.
See this blog post for more information.

Hepatitis:  See Liver, Hepatitis.

Herpes Simplex:  Helichrysum Blend, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Peppermint, Tea Tree, Clove, Lavender,  Eucalyptus, Lemon.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply directly on the lesions at the first sign of an outbreak. {Do not apply essential oils to sensitive areas.}

Hives: Ease, Jr., Helichrysum, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Lavender, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Hormonal System:  Regulate, Balance, Spearmint, Fennel, Myrrh, Peppermint.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to ankles, lower back, thyroid, liver, kidneys, gland areas, along the spine or clavicle area.

Hot Flashes: Balance, Regulate, Peppermint, Fennel.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to ankles.
IBS: Tummy Troubles, Fennel, Peppermint, Black Pepper

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"A blend which has been found to work well for both enteritis and irritable bowel syndrome (frequently used with success by S Price) and mostly administered internally diluted in a dispersant e.g. honey, then water, is equal quantities of fennel, [peppermint], and black pepper." -Price, 267
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Injury: see Blood, Bleeding or Bruises.

Insomnia:  Quiescent, Citrus, Resting, Resting,Jr., Lavender, Frankincense, Orange, cypress, Basil, Lemon, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or back of neck.  Add 1-2 drops to bathwater and bathe. 
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or place 1-2 drops on a pillow.

*Please note:  "The amount of essential oils used for insomnia is important, as one or two drops of lavender can be relaxing and soporific, but a high dose can have the opposite effects." (Price 267)


Irritability:  Quiescent, Lavender, Myrrh, Helichrysum
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and massage into skin. 
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Kidneys:  Lemongrass, Thyme, Grapefruit.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or over kidneys.  Can apply over kidneys as a warm compress. 

Laryngitis: Clarify, Armor, Jr., Frankincense, Lavender, Thyme
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to neck and feet. 
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or add 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Lice:  Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to scalp and to bottoms of feet three times a day. Several drops can also be added to your bottle of shampoo and conditioner. 

Liver: Gall-Liver, Helichrysum Blend, Tummy Troubles, Resting, Dill, Rosemary, Carrot Seed, German Chamomile, Thyme, Cypress, Grapefruit, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply 1-2 drops over liver area and to feet.  Apply along the spine or as a warm compress over the liver area.
Diffuse (undiluted) into air.

Liver, Hepatitis:  Gall-Liver, Empower, Jr., Myrrh, Cinnamon Bark, Carrot Seed, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Oregano, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Thyme.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply 1-2 drops over liver area and to feet.  Apply along the spine or as a warm compress over the liver area.
Diffuse (undiluted) into air.

Lupus: Armor, Clove
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend apply on the bottoms of feet.

Lyme Disease: Breeze, Armor
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on the bottoms of the feet.
Diffuse (undiluted) into air or put 1 drop on a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Moles: Clarify, Frankincense, Lavender, Clove.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Mono (Mononucleosis): Breeze, Armor, Armor, Jr., Immunity 
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on throat and feet.
Diffuse (undiluted) into air or put 1 drop on a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Motion Sickness: Tummy Troubles, Peppermint, Ginger, Spearmint.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to feet, temples and wrists.
Diffuse (undiluted) into air or put 1 drop on a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Mouth Conditions: See Oral Conditions

Muscles:  Ease, Regenerate, Jr., Peppermint, Basil, Cinnamon Bark, Cypress, Balsam Fir, Lavender, Lemongrass
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply or massage on location.  Add 1-2 drops to warm bath water, and bathe.  Apply as a hot (or cold for strains or sprains) compress.

Nausea:  Tummy Troubles, Tummy Troubles, Jr., Ginger, Peppermint, Lavender, Clove, Spearmint
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply behind ears and on bottoms of feet.
Diffuse (undiluted) into air or put 1 drop on a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Oral Conditions, Gingivitis: Armor, Clarify, Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Tea Tree, Myrrh, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and swab gums and apply on throat.

Oral Conditions, Gum Disease: Armor, Clarify, Tea Tree, Myrrh
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and swab gums.  Mix 1 - 2 drops with 4 oz. water and use as a mouth rinse.

Oral Conditions, Halitosis: Armor, Peppermint, Lavender.
Application ideas:
Mix 1 - 2 drops oil of choice with 4 oz. water and use as a mouth rinse.

Oral Conditions, Infection: Armor, Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Tea Tree, Clove, Frankincense, Myrrh
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to jaw line or swab gums.

Pain: Comfort, Ease, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Regenerate, Jr., Helichrysum, Peppermint, Lavender, Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Ginger, Rosemary, Clove, Copaiba, Juniper Berry, Balsam Fir, Lemongrass, Myrrh
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply or massage on location.  Add 1-2 drops to 1/2 cup epsom salts.  Dissolve in warm bath water, and bathe.  Apply as a warm compress to affected area.

Parasites: Tummy Troubles, Ease, Jr., Oregano, Thyme, Fennel, Lavender, Cinnamon Bark, Copaiba, Roman Chamomile, Lemon, Clove, Ginger, Lemongrass, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Spearmint.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply or massage on stomach, liver, intestines or bottoms of feet.

Pneumonia:  Breeze, Inhale, Armor, Immunity, Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Armor, Jr., Thyme, Cinnamon Bark, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to chest, back, or bottoms of the feet. Can apply as a warm compress to the chest. 
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.  Place 4 drops in 1/2 cup hot water and inhale steam vapors deeply.

Prostate:  Frankincense
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to the posterior, scrotum, ankles, lower back or bottoms of feet.

Psoriasis: Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Ease, Jr., Thyme, Cedarwood, Lavender, Tea Tree, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Raynaud's Disease: Love, Cypress, Clove, Fennel, Helichrysum, Helichrysum Blend, Lavender, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Ringworm: Clarify, Cleanse, Breeze, Inhale, Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Peppermint, Thyme, Lavender, Myrrh,
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Scabies: Tea Tree, Cinnamon, Clove, Lemon, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Shingles: Inhale, Breeze, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Roman Chamomile.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

Sinusitis: Breeze, Inhale, Armor, Immunity, Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr. , Armor, Jr., Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Radiata, Ginger, Peppermint, Lavender
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply sides of nose or on forehead (avoid eyes). 
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Sleep: Quiescent, Resting, Resting,Jr., Lavender, Roman Chamomile
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply to bottoms of feet or back of neck.  Add 1-2 drops to bathwater and bathe.
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or place 1-2 drops on a pillow.

Please note:  "The amount of essential oils used for insomnia is important, as one or two drops of lavender can be relaxing and soporific, but a high dose can have the opposite effects." -Price 267

Snoring: Regenerate diluted on the feet (particularly the big toe), Inhale diluted on chest, Lavender diluted on feet, Resting diluted on chest or feet.
Application ideas:
Use as above, diffuse (undiluted), or place 1-2 drops on a pillow.

Staph Infection (MRSA Staph):  Breeze, Inhale, Cleanse, Armor, Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Armor, Jr., Tea Tree, Oregano, Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lemongrass,Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata, Grapefruit, Lavender, Orange, Patchouli, Thyme, Cypress.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to location.

Strep Throat:  Armor, Clarify, Breeze, Armor, Jr., Breeze, Jr., Ginger, Tea Tree, Oregano
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to throat, lungs or bottoms of feet. Add 1-2 drops to 4 oz water and gargle.
Diffuse (undiluted) into the air or apply 1 drop to a cotton ball or tissue and inhale deeply.

Sunburn:  Soft, Ease, Jr., Lavender, Peppermint, Tea Tree
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended with water and apply or spray to location for first 24 hours.  After first 24 hours, dilute with carrier oil and apply on location as needed.

Tendonitis: Comfort, Basil, Cypress, Balsam Fir, Ginger, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to location and apply an ice pack.

Thrush: Armor, Tummy Troubles, Clarify, Ease, Jr., Tea Tree, Lavender, Oregano, Clove, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Spearmint, Rosemary, Thyme
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to bottoms of feet.

Thyroid, Dysfunction: Balance, Clove
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to base of throat or bottoms of feet.

Thyroid, Normalize the Hormonal Imbalance of: Balance
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to base of throat or bottoms of feet.

Thyroid, Hyperthyroidism: Balance, Myrrh, Lemongrass
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to base of throat or bottoms of feet.

Thyroid, Hypothyroidism: Balance, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Clove, Peppermint, Spearmint
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommended and apply to base of throat or bottoms of feet.

Tinnitus (ringing in ears):  Helichrysum, Juniper Berry, Geranium, Peppermint, Lavender, Basil.  (Never put essential oils inside the ear canal.  Only apply essential oils around the outside of the ear itself.)
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply regularly on surface of ear (not inside the ear canal) and behind the ear on mastoid bone. Especially at night while sleeping. 

Urinary Tract:  Ease, Jr., Thyme, Copaiba, Lavender, Tea Tree, Rosemary.
Application ideas:
Dilute oil of choice as recommend and apply on location.

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"Cystitis (Urinary Tract Infection) responds quickly to 1 to 3 drops of essential oil in a glass of water... can be drunk repeatedly during the day. In the beginning of an acute condition, this can be done every twenty minutes and symptoms will diminish quickly. Then the frequency of consumption of the tea tree drink can be reduced. Treating cystitis with tea tree oils is highly effective. Nonetheless, if the cystitis is recurrent, diet or lifestyle changes may be required for a full resolution." -Schnaubelt, 134
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Varicose Veins/Spider Veins (also see Hemorrhoids):  Helichrysum (helps dissolve coagulated blood in tissue around vein), Cypress (strengthens the capillary walls), Basil, Peppermint, Lemon, Grapefruit, Geranium, Tea Tree, Patchouli
The hemorrhaging of capillaries around the vein causes congealed blood (that blue color you see) in the tissue that surrounds the vein - we call this a varicose vein.  To assist the body in dissolving and reabsorbing this congealed blood (go for helichrysum!!), we recommend the application process explained in the quote below.  
*If you think you may have an actual blood clot, you can apply helichrysum and/or cypress undiluted on the vein and get immediate medical attention.
Application ideas: Dilute oil(s) of choice and apply ABOVE the vein. 

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"When treating vericose veins there are rules to follow for massage or self-application: this must always start above the affected vein in order to help clear the blood from this area up towards the heart, before encouraging the upward flow of blood from below - direct pressure over the vein itself must be avoided." -Price, p.242
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Viral Infection: Breeze, Inhale, Armor, Immunity, Breeze, Jr., Empower, Jr., Ease, Jr., Armor, Jr., TeaTree, Peppermint, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Radiata, Clove, Copaiba, Ginger, Lavender, Orange, Oregano, Thyme.