Learn About Essential Oils

Have a problem but not sure which essential oils will help? Locate the essential oil right for you with our Essential Oils by Properties Listing. Choose from our list of common uses such as COLD AND FLU, or by properties such as ANTIVIRAL or ANTISEPTIC.

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Properties of Essential Oils (Profiles)

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Analgesic | Antibiotic | Anti-fungal | Anti-Infectious | Antiseptic | Anti-viral | Balsamic | Cicatrisive
Depurative | Diuretic | Expectorant | Febrifuge | Immunostimulant | Pectoral| Sedative| Soporific
Stimulant | Stomachic | Tonic | Vermifuge

Common Uses for essential oils:

2nd Chakra (Sacral), jasmine
3rd Chakra - Solar Plexus, juniper
6th Chakra, frankincense, lemon, rosemary verbenone

Acne, carrot seed, Helichrysum oil, lemongrass, rose geranium, Wintergreen, cedar wood
Air Disinfectant & Freshner, thyme, red, bergamot, cinnamon, orange, juniper, lemon, pine needle,Eucalyptus,grapefruit, Wintergreen
Anti Aging Skin Care, clary sage
Anxiety, bergmot, orange, rose, ylang ylang, lavender, jasmine
Apathy, patchouli, Peppermint Oil
Apathy, Mental Tiredness, Fatigue, Peppermint Oil
Aphrodisiac, jasmine, ylang ylang, vetiver
Arthiritis, vetiver, chamomile, roman, rosemary,Cinnamon Essential Oil,rosemary verbenone, thyme, red, Wintergreen, juniper
Arthritic Joints, chamomile, roman
Asthma and Breathing Difficulties, anise, cedar wood, eucalyptus leaf, pine needle, thyme, red, oregano
Athlete's Foot, tea tree

Backaches, Wintergreen
Bacteria, lemon
Bacteria and Virus protection, oregano
Balance (yin/yang), jasmine
Balance and Harmony (1st Chakra), rose
Blemishes, Wintergreen
Brain and Memory, Concentration, basil, rosemary
Bronchitis, Respiratory Infections, Chest Infections, frankincense, hyssop, thyme, red, oregano, cedar wood, anise, eucalyptus leaf, clove bud
Bruises and Sprains, camphor

Calm and Relax Frazzled Nerves, neroli
Cardiovascular, cinnamon leaf
Cellulite, grapefruit, juniper, lemongrass, pine needle, lavender 40/49, lavender, maillette
Chest and Sinus Congestion, Peppermint Oil, cardamom, eucalytpus
Chicken Pox, lemon eucalyptus
Chills, Flu, Bronchitis, black pepper
Circulation, pine needle, ylang ylang, frankincense, cinnamon, black pepper, Peppermint Oil, thyme, red
Clairvoyance, Heightened Awareness, frankincense
Cold Sores (Herpes), tea tree, melissa, oregano
Cold, Flu and Fever, Peppermint Oil
Colitis, IBS, cardamom
Confidence Building, jasmine
Confusion, Indecision, patchouli
Congestion, Mucus, anise, cedar wood, eucalyptus leaf, pine needle
Cough and Cold,Cinnamon Essential Oil,hyssop, myrrh
Cramps, clary sage
Creativity, Visualization, helichrysum
Cuts, Sores, Burns, helichrysum
Cyctitis, juniper

Dandruff, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette
Deodorant, citronella
Depression, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette, lemon, vetiver, jasmine, rose, bergamot, grapefruit, ylang ylang,
Detoxifing Agent, grapefruit
Detrifice, spearmint
Digestive Aid, lemongrass
Digestive Disorders, spearmint
Disconnected Spirit, jasmine
Dream Recall, Lucid Dreaming, clary sage
Dry Skin, Dermatitis, patchouli

Ear Infection, rosemary verbenone
Ease the Mind, neroli
Eczema, chamomile, blue, Wintergreen, bergamot
Elimination of Toxins, juniper
Emmenagogue, carrot seed
Emotional Coldness (frigidity), black pepper
Emphysema, lemon eucalyptus
Excessive perspiration, citronella
Exhaustion, vetiver

Fear, jasmine
Fear and Hysteria, bergmot
Fertility, clary sage
Fluid Retention, grapefruit, juniper
Frigidity, Coldness, ylang ylang
Fungal Infections, tea tree
Fungus, Bacteria, patchouli

General Inflammation, camphor
Gout, juniper, melissa, thyme, red, Wintergreen
Grief, Loss, bergmot

Hair Tonic, basil, rosemary, rosemary verbenone ylang ylang, tea tree
Hay Fever, Allergies, hyssop
Head Lice, Pubic Lice, tea tree
Headache, chamomile, roman, citronella, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette, spearmint, eucalyptus leaf, Peppermint Oil, rosemary
Heartache, rose
Heartburn, Indigestion, lemon
Hepatitis, rosemary verbenone
High Blood Pressure, juniper
Higher Consciousness, frankincense

IBS, Boweld Disorders, Constipation, Peppermint Oil
Immune Stimulant,Cinnamon Essential Oil,chamomile, roman
Impotence, Frigidity, jasmine, black pepper
Indigestion, Heartburn, cardamom
Inect Repellent, lemon eucalyptus
Infections, lemongrass, thyme, red, chamomile, blue
Infections of the Skin, chamomile, blue
Inflammation, chamomile, blue
Insect Bites (itching), tea tree
Insect Repellant, citronella, cedar wood, lemon eucalyptus
Insomnia, Sleeplessness, chamomile, roman, vetiver, orange
Intellectual fatigue, basil
Intestinal Spasms, neroli
Intuition, Meditation, helichrysum
Irritability, ylang ylang

Jet Lag, Motion Sickness, Nausea, Peppermint Oil
Joint Pain, Wintergreen

Lemon Detox, lemon
Lice, oregano
Liver Cleanse, lemon
Liver Stimulant, rosemary
Liver, Bladder Support, rosemary verbenone
Loss, Grief, helichrysum
Loss, Grief, Heartache, melissa

Mature Skin, jasmine, rose, Neroli, carrot seed
Measles, lemon eucalyptus
Meditation, frankincense, jasmine
Meloncholy, rose
Memory Stimulation, clove bud
Menopause, rose geranium
Menstrual Cramps, Peppermint Oil
Menstrual Disorder, chamomile, blue, chamomile, roman
Menstruation, clary sage
Mental Alertness, Memory, rosemary, rosemary verbenone
Mental Fatigue, juniper
Mice and Rat Repellant, spearmint
Migraines, Peppermint Oil, rosemary
Migraines, anise, cardamom
Mood Swings, Depression, clary sage
Muscle Aches and Pains, clove bud, black pepper, vetiver, Wintergreen, Peppermint Oil, pine needle, rosemary verbenone
Muscle Aches and Rheumatism, anise, cardamom, pine needle, rosemary
Muscle Spasms, chamomile, blue, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette

Nausea, spearmint
Nervous Conditions, lemongrass
Nervousness, orange

Oily Skin, citronella, lemon, vetiver, lemongrass
Oily Skin and Psoriasis, bergmot
Oily Skin, Hair, lemongrass

Pain Relief, camphor
Palpitations, neroli
Parasites, patchouli
Perfume, rose
Physical Exhaustion, lemon
PMS, Hormone Regulation, rose geranium
Prostate Problems, jasmine
Psychic Awareness (inhale), lemongrass
Psychic Dreams, jasmine

Rash or Eczema, carrot seed
Rashes, chamomile, blue
Rashes, Skin Infections, oregano
Regenerate Skin, Minimize Scar Tissue, neroli
Relaxation, chamomile, roman, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette orange, clary sage
Relaxation and Sleep, clary sage
Respiratory conditions, camphor
Respiratory Infection, lemon eucalyptus
Respiratory Infection, Pnuemonia, oregano
Revives Dull Skin, orange
Rheumatic Inflammation, camphor
Rheumatism, chamomile, blue, chamomile, roman, juniper, lemon, vetiver, clove bud, pine needle

Scabies, Ringworm and warts, clove bud, oregano, tea tree
Scars, carrot seed
Scars, Wrinkles, helichrysum
Seductive, Aphrodisiac, patchouli
Shock, Trauma, Hysteria, Fear, neroli
Sinusitis, eucalyptus leaf
Skin care, ylang ylang, clary sage, patchouli, rose, frankincense, neroli, rosehip seed
Skin Care Exfoliant, orange
Skin Disease, frankincense
Skin disorders, Cellulite, cedar wood
Skin Infections, pine needle
Skin Inflammation, Dry Eczema, rose geranium
Skin irritation, Eczema, hyssop
Skin Parasites, pine needle
Skin Regeneration, Helichrysum oil, rosemary, rosemary verbenone patchouli
Skin Rejuventation, rosemary, rosemary verbenone, carrot seed
Skin Toner, grapefruit
Sleep Aid (insomnia relief), melissa, neroli, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette, hyssop
Smokers Cough, lemon eucalyptus
Sore Throat, Cough, frankincense
Spiritual Connection (Heart Chakra), melissa, patchouli, rose, frankincense
Spiritual Protection, clary sage
Stomachic, basil
stress, vetiver
Stress and Nervousness, basil, bergmot, rose geranium, ylang ylang
Stretch Marks, neroli, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette, rose geranium
Sunburn, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette

Thrush, thyme, red
Toenail Fungus, tea tree
Trout Fishing Bait, anise

Urinary Tract Infection, cedar wood

Vericose Veins, lavender 40/42, lavender, maillette, lemon
Vertigo, spearmint

Wound Healing, hyssop, tea tree, vetiver
Wrinkles, carrot seed

Properties of Essential Oils (Profiles):

Analgesic | Antibiotic | Anti-fungal | Anti-Infectious | Antiseptic | Anti-viral | Balsamic | Cicatrisive
Depurative | Diuretic | Expectorant | Febrifuge | Immunostimulant | Pectoral| Sedative| Soporific
Stimulant | Stomachic | Tonic | Vermifuge

ANALGESIC - to reduce the sensation of pain (pain reliever)

Essential Oils with ANALGESIC properties include:

Bergamot, Black Pepper Oil, Camphor Oil, White, Cinnamon Essential Oil, Citronella Oil, Chamomile Oil, German, Clove Bud Oil, Ginger Oil, Helichrysum Oil, Organic, ">Lavender Oil, 40/42, Lavender Oil, Maillette, Oil of Oregano, Pepper Oil, Pine Oil, Rosemary Oil, French,  Rosemary Oil, Verbenone, Thyme Oil, Wintergreen Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil

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ANTIBIOTIC  - to prevent growth of bacteria (antibacterial)

Essential Oils with ANTIBIOTIC  properties include:

Citronella Oil, Cinnamon Essential Oil, Eucalyptus oil, ">Lavender Oil, 40/42, Lavender Oil, Maillette, LemonGrass Oil, Melissa Oil, Myrrh Oil,  Oil of Oregano, Patchouli Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Thyme Oil,

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ANTI-FUNGAL - to prevent the growth of fungus

Essential Oils with ANTI-FUNGAL properties include:

Pure Essential Oils >Cedarwood Oil, Cinnamon Essential Oil, Eucalyptus oil, Lemon Eucalyptus Oil, Myrrh oil, Patchouli Oil, Pine Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Thyme Oil,

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ANTI-INFECTIOUS   - to prevent infection

Essential Oils with ANTI-INFECTIOUS properties include:

Pure Essential Oils >Black Pepper Oil, Thyme Oil, Lemon Eucalyptus Oil, Cinnamon Essential Oil, Pine Oil, Lavender Oil, Maillette, Grapefruit Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Eucalyptus oil, Oil of Oregano, ">Lavender Oil, 40/42, Rose Geranium Oil, Clove Bud Oil, Patchouli Oil, Neroli Oil, Peppermint Oil, Basil Oil, Rosemary Oil, French, Rosemary Oil, Verbenone, Tea Tree Oil, Bergamot Oil, Cardamom Oil, Carrot Oil, CO2, Chamomile Oil, Roman, Chamomile Oil, German, Frankincense Oil, Helichrysum Oil, Organic, Jasmine Absolute Oil, Orange Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, 1

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ANTISEPTIC - to kill and prevent micro oganisms

Essential Oils with ANTISEPTIC properties include (MOST EFFECTIVE OILS):

Pure Essential Oils >Rosemary Oil, French, Rosemary Oil, Verbenone, Thyme Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Melissa Oil, Eucalyptus oil, Camphor Oil, White, Cardamom Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Clove Bud Oil, Cinnamon Essential Oil, Citronella Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Lemon Eucalyptus Oil, Frankincense Oil, Rose Geranium Oil, Grapefruit Oil, Hyssop Oil, decumbens, Jasmine Absolute Oil, Juniper Oil, ">Lavender Oil, 40/42, Lavender Oil, Maillette, Lemon Oil, LemonGrass Oil, Orange Oil, Oil of Oregano, Patchouli Oil, Peppermint Oil, Wintergreen Oil, Rose Oil, Absolute, Pine Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, 1

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ANTI-VIRAL - to prevent viruses from growing and spreading

Essential Oils with ANTI-VIRAL properties include:

Pure Essential Oils >Thyme Oil, Orange Oil, Basil Oil, Rosemary Oil, French, Rosemary Oil, Verbenone, Tea Tree Oil, Bergamot Oil, Black Pepper Oil, Eucalyptus oil, Cardamom Oil, Carrot Oil, CO2, Chamomile Oil, Roman, Chamomile Oil, German, Clove Bud Oil, Cinnamon Essential Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Lemon Eucalyptus Oil, Frankincense Oil, Rose Geranium Oil, Grapefruit Oil, Helichrysum Oil, Organic, Jasmine Absolute Oil, ">Lavender Oil, 40/42, Lavender Oil, Maillette, Oil of Oregano, Patchouli Oil, Peppermint Oil, Pine Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, 1, Neroli Oil

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BALSAMIC - soothing for sore, scratchy thoats and coughs

Essential Oils with BALSAMIC properties include:

Pure Essential Oils >Frankincense Oil, Thyme Oil, Lemon Eucalyptus Oi, Clary Sage Oil, Rose Geranium Oil, Lavender Oil, Maillette,

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CICATRISIV - promotes formation of scar tissue for healing cuts, wounds

Essential Oils with CICATRISIV properties include:

Pure Essential Oils >Helichrysum Oil, Organic, Neroli Oil, Frankincense Oil, Jasmine Absolute Oil, ">Lavender Oil, 40/42, Lavender Oil, Maillette, Lemon Oil, Myrrh Oil, Rose Oil, Absolute

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DEPURATIVE (DETOXIFY) - detoxifies, cleanses and purifies blood and organs

Essential Oils with DEPURATIVE properties include:

Pure Essential Oils > Grapefruit Oil, LemonGrass Oil, Orange Oil, Pine Oil,  Lemon Oil, Lime Oil,   Juniper Oil,  Tea Tree Oil,  Peppermint Oil, Rose Geranium Oil, Helichrysum Oil, Organic,

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DIURETIC - Promotes the removal of excess liquid in the body by way of the urinary tract.

Essential Oils with DIURETIC properties include:

Pure Essential Oils > Orange Oil, > Cardamom Oil,  > Spearmint Oil, > Juniper Oil, > LemonGrass Oil,  > Hyssop Oil, decumbens, > Pine Oil > Anise  Oil > Black Pepper Oil > Camphor Oil > Cedarwood Oil > Rosemary oil > Sandalwood Oil

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EXPECTORANT - breaks up mucus and promotes removal

Essential Oils with EXPECTORANT properties include:

Pure Essential Oils > Cardamom Oil, Peppermint Oil,  Hyssop Oil, decumbens,  Eucalyptus oil,  Oil of Oregano,  Tea Tree Oil, Bergamot oil, Myrrh oil, Pine oil, Sandalwood oil

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FEBRIFUGE - an anti fever agent, Fever reducer

Essential Oils with FEBRIFUGE properties include:

Pure Essential Oils > Hyssop Oil, decumbens,  Eucalyptus oil,  Oil of Oregano,  Juniper Oil,  Peppermint Oil, Melissa Oil,  Camphor Oil, White, Bergamot oil, Black Pepper Oil Chamomile Oil, Roman, Chamomile Oil, German, Lemon Oil, Tea Tree Oil,

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IMMUNOSTIMULANT - stimulate the immune system, to strengthen the immune system

Essential Oils with IMMUNOSTIMULANT properties include:

Pure Essential Oils > Eucalyptus oil, Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Maillette,  Cardamom Oil,  Cinnamon Essential Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, 1, Immune Booster Aromatherapy Spray

Essential Blends > Four Thieves Oil Blend (Undiluted), Peppermint, Lavender, Tea Tree Blend (Undiluted),

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PECTORAL - that which benefits the chest and respiratory system

Essential Oils with PECTORAL properties include:

Pure Essential Oils > Thyme Oil,  Lemon Eucalyptus Oil, Pine Oil, Frankincense Oil,  Peppermint Oil , Oil of Oregano,  Hyssop Oil, decumbens,  Clove Bud Oil, Camphor Oil, White,  Cedarwood Oil, Basil Oil,  Clary Sage Oil,  Cardamom Oil, 

Essential Blends > Peppermint, Lavender, Tea Tree Blend (Undiluted), Aromatherapy Sinus Relief,
Four Thieves Oil Blend (Undiluted), 

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SEDATIVE - reduces mental excitement and quiets the mind - to calm the mind

Essential Oils with SEDATIVE properties include:

Pure Essential Oils > Orange Oil,  Neroli Oil,  Melissa Oil,  Chamomile Oil, Roman,  Lavender Oil, Maillette,  Rose Oil,  LemonGrass Oil,  Hyssop Oil, decumbens,  ">Lavender Oil, 40/42,  Ylang Ylang Oil, 1 , Frankincense Oil, 

Essential Blends > Restful Sleep Aromatherapy Blend

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SOPOFORIC - induces sleep, relieves insomnia

Essential Oils with SOPOFORIC properties include:

Pure Essential Oils > ">Lavender Oil, 40/42,  Orange Oil, Lavender Oil, Maillette, Neroli Oil, Vetiver Oil,  Melissa Oil, Basil Oil,  Bergamot oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, 1 , Camphor Oil,  Chamomile Oil, Roman

Essential Blends > Restful Sleep - Undiluted Oils, 

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STIMULANT - to awaken the functions of the body

Essential Oils with STIMULANT properties include:

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STOMACHIC - Digestive aid and gastric tonic

Essential Oils with STOMACHIC properties include:

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TONIC - Restorative, invigorating and refreshing to the body

Essential Oils with TONIC properties include:

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VERMIFUGE - expels intestinal worms

Essential Oils with VERMIFUGE properties include:

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