DIAMONDHEART
WHOLISTIC AROMATHERAPY TREATMENT GUIDE

by Kathryn Sharp

How to use essential oils for healing, including internal and external applications and dosages:

USING ESSENTIAL OILS LISTED IN THIS GUIDE
Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided in order to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage.

Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Recipes for blends (marked as DH) are described on page 52.

Dilution rates and proper dosage, as well as essential oil quality and purity are very important for therapeutic use. If you are not getting good results, chances are you are using low quality oils or too strong of a dilution. With essential oils, please remember that “more” is not “better”. Many people tend to think that they need a larger amount of essential oil than they actually do. The best results will come from using well diluted essential oils for most conditions. Each drop of oil is equivalent to 30 to 75 cups of herbal tea. Many are effective even at a 1,000 to one dilution!

INTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Oral usage, short term: This application is best used for the following conditions:

* Immune system support-for prevention when exposed to disease
* Infections-respiratory, urinary, digestive, viral, fungal, bacterial
* Indigestion-for immediate one dose treatment
* Short, intense cleansing and detoxification programs, particularly heavy metals and radiation
* Shock prevention from trauma or injury

Dosage: Use 4% dilution in a vegetable oil carrier for gelatin capsules OR 1 to 3 drops essential oil in each capsule. Take 2 to 4 capsules daily for 4 to 7 days.

Possible effects: Always check toxicology information on oils-some are toxic when taken internally. Generally, do not use essential oils over long periods of time at these dosages. (There are some exceptions.)

Oral usage, homeopathic dosage: This application is best used for the following conditions

* Gradual immune system support
* Gradual strengthening or rebuilding of the whole body
* Thyroid and endocrine balance
* Hormone balance or menopausal symptoms
* Long term cleansing programs
* Emotional, spiritual and energetic balance

Semi-homeopathic dosage, strong level: Blend 1 drop essential oil with 1 oz. distilled or purified water. Formula must be shaken with every dose, as oil and water will separate. Take 1 drop up to 1/2 teaspoonful 2-3 times daily.

Homeopathic dosage: For a stronger energetic action and less physical effect, take 10 drops of semi-homeopathic level dosage above, add it to 1 oz. of water and shake well. Take 10 drops 2-3 times daily. At this dilution level, toxic effects of the oils have been eliminated. They may be used indefinitely without concern of harmful effects. Even oils that normally should not be used internally may usually be used at these dilutions.
Alternative: Add 1 drop essential oil to 16 oz. water. Take 1 tablespoonful 2-3 times daily.

 

Suppositories, vaginal: This application is best used for the following conditions

* Vaginal infection, candida, etc.
* Fibroid tumors, uterine and ovarian conditions
* Menopausal symptoms
* Hormone imbalances, painful menstruation, PMS and related conditions

 

Suppositories, rectal: This application is best used for the following conditions

* Prostate infection or congestion
* Cystitis, kidney or bladder infection
* Colon or rectum infection or inflammation, other digestive disturbances
* Candida infection
* Detoxification and cleansing programs
* Immune system boost or convalescence

Dosage for suppositories: Fill a gelatin capsule with 4% dilution of essential oil in vegetable oil carrier OR add 1-3 drops essential oil to a gelatin capsule with vegetable oil. Insert suppository before going to bed at night. Use for 4 to 10 days as necessary. If you intend to use the oils for longer time periods, check the toxicology information and take a 3-4 day break between treatments. Another alternative for vaginal suppositories is to place several drops of essential oil on a tampon and insert it overnight.

Possible effects: Some very sensitive individuals will experience an internal burning sensation from stronger oils such as thyme, oregano, etc. These oils can be very effective against certain kinds of infection. My advice is to try the less irritating oils at first; lavender, tea tree, naiouli, rosalina, etc. If stronger oils are needed, the individual must decide if they wish to use them knowing that there may be some discomfort when first applied.

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

Topical application:
Use oils alone or with massage for the following conditions:

* Stress reduction/relaxation
* Adhesions, myofascial conditions
* Athletic injuries
* Circulatory conditions
* Lymphatic drainage

Apply a compress for the following conditions:

* Bruises, swellings, strains, sprains, injuries
* Inflammation or imbalance in organ such as liver, kidneys, colon, etc.
* Varicose veins
* Deep muscular or bone pain, or neuralgia
* Headache or migraine
* Skin conditions

Apply diluted oils to the local area. Cover with a wet cloth and hot water bottle. Cover again with a dry towel and allow the compress to sit for 10 or 20 minutes. (If injury is very recent or has lots of swelling, it is better to use an ice pack in place of heat. For migraines, use cold water.)

Apply a spinal compress for the following conditions

* Immune disorders
* Viral and bacterial infections
* Degenerative disease
* Nervous system and energy field imbalances
* Structural/spinal disorders
* Hormone imbalances
* Convalescence-systems support
* Fever reduction
* Back pain and other pain conditions
* Detoxification
* Stress reduction, relaxation treatment

Drop the diluted oils onto the spine. Lightly spread oils over the whole spine and large muscles of the back. Cover with a warm wet cloth and hot water bottles or other heat source. Cover again with a dry towel and allow the compress to sit for 10 to 20 minutes. Person receiving the treatment should lie comfortably while oils are working. Remove the compress as it begins to feel cool.

Inhalation Therapy: This application is used for the following conditions

* Respiratory conditions and infections
* Prevention and immune system stimulation
* Emotional, energetic, and spiritual clearing and balancing
* Sore throat, snoring, sinus infections, headaches, appetite suppression

When using an aromatherapy diffuser, use only pure undiluted oils (Some exceptions apply with very thick oils such as amyris or myrrh which must be diluted with grain alcohol). Inhale oils for 5 minutes three or more times daily.
Alternatively, place a few drops of oil on a cotton ball, hold it up to nostrils and inhale deeply. Store in a Ziploc baggie and potency will remain high for hours to several days. (Or use inhaler blanks).
Sore throats can be treated with a spray of 8 drops cypress or clove blended with 4-6 drops orange, a small amount of raw cane sugar or stevia extract, and 1 oz. water. Spray into the throat and inhale every few minutes until pain goes away.

ESSENTIAL OIL BOTANICAL NAMES
Oils listed throughout the Wholistic Aromatherapy Treatment Guide are listed by their common names. The following is a list of species names for the oils.

* Indicates that there are other species marketed by the same common name. They are different essential oils than the ones recommended throughout the text, and may give very different results.

AMBRETTE (Hibiscus abelmoschus)
AMYRIS (Amyris balsamifera)
ANGELICA (Angelica archangelica)
ANISE (Pimpinella anisum)
*BASIL (Occimum basilicum) Exotic is the methyl chavicol chemotype from Comoro or Madagascar, considered the finest, many other species and chemotypes are produced

BAY LAUREL (Laurus nobilis)
BENZOIN (Styrax benzoin)
BERGAMOT (Citrus bergamia)
BIRCH (Betula lenta, betula alba)
BUDDHA WOOD (Eremophilia michelia)

CABREUVA (Myocarpus fastigiatus)
CADE (Juniperus oxycedrus)
CAJEPUT (Melaleuca cajeputi)
CALAMUS (Calamus aromaticus)
CALOPHYLLUM also called FORAHA or TANANU (Calophyllum inophyllum)

CAMPHOR (Cinnamomum camphora)
CARDAMOM (Elletaria cardamomum)
CASSIA (Cinnamomum cassia)
*CEDARWOOD, ATLAS (Cedrus atlantica)
CEDARWOOD, HIMALAYAN (Cedrus deodara)
*CHAMOMILE
GERMAN CHAMOMILE (Matricaria recutita)
ENGLISH CHAMOMILE (Anthemis nobilis)

CHAMPACA (Magnolia michelia alba)
CINNAMON BARK AND LEAF (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
CITRONELLA (Cymbopogon nardus)
CLARY SAGE (Salvia sclarea)
CLOVE BUD AND LEAF (Eugenia carophyllata)

COMBAVA (Citrus hystix)
CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum)
CUMIN (Cuminum cyminum)
CYPRESS (Cupressus sempervirens)
DEVIL’S CLUB (Opoponax horridum)

DILL (Anethum graveolens)
ELEMI (Canarium luzonicum)
ERIGERON also called FLEABANE (Erigeron canadensis)
*EVERLASTING (Helichrysum italicum) Other species of helichrysum are produced
EUCALYPTUS
LEMON EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus citriodora)
(Eucalyptus globulus)
(Eucalyptus dives)
BLUE MALLEE (Eucalyptus polybractea)
PEPPERMINT EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus radiata)

FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare)
*FIR-DOUGLAS (Pseudotsuga menziessii)
FIR-SIBERIAN (Abies balsamifera) Other fir species are similar
FRANKINCENSE (Boswellia carterii)
GALBANUM (Ferula galbaniflua)
*GERANIUM (Pelargonium graveolens) or ROSE GERANIUM (Pelargonium roseum)

GINGER (Zingiber officianale)
GOLDENROD (Solidago canadensis)
GRAPEFRUIT (Citrus paradisii, Citrus racemosa)
HELICHRYSUM, EVERLASTING, or IMORTELLE (Helichrysum italicum)
INULA (Inula graveolens)

HOPS (Humulus lupulus)
*HYSSOP (Hyssopus officianalis decumbens) Regular Hyssopus officianalis has ketones, decumbens variety is ketone free
JASMINE (Jasminum officianale) Jasmine is always an absolute, can not be steam distilled
JUNIPER (Juniperus communis)
KHELLA (Ammi visnaga)

LABRADOR TEA or GREENLAND MOSS (Ledum groenlandicum)
LANTANA (Lantana camera)
*LAVENDER (Lavandula augustifolia, Lavandula vera, Lavandula officianalis) Other lavender species, such as Lavandula spicatum, produce very different oils
LEMON (Citrus limon)
LEMON MYRTLE (Backhousia citriodora)

LEMON VERBENA (Lippia citriodora)
LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon citratus)
MANUKA (Leptospermum scoparium)
MAY CHANG (Litsea cubeba)
MANDARIN (Citrus reticulata)

MARIGOLD (Calendula officianalis)
*MARJORAM or SWEET MARJORAM (Origanum majorana)
MASTIC (Pistacia lentiscus)
MELISSA (Melissa officianalis)
MONARDA or BEE BALM (Monarda fistulosa)

*MELALEUCAS Many varieties of melaleuca species are distilled.
TEA TREE (Melaleuca alternifolia)
MQV or NIAOULI (Melaleuca quinquenervia viridiflora)
CAJEPUT (Melaleuca cajuputi)
NEROLINA (Melaleuca quinquenervia, ct nl)
ROSALINA (Melaleuca ericifolia)
MUGWORT (Artemisia vulgaris)
MYRRH (Comiphora molmol)
MYRTLE (Myrtis communis)
NEROLI (Citrus aurantium)

NUTMEG (Myristica fragrans)
ORANGE (Citrus sinensis)
BITTER ORANGE (Citrus aurantium)
TEMPLE ORANGE (Citrus reticulata ) A cross between orange and tangerine
*OREGANO (Origanum compactum)
WILD OREGANO (Origanum vulgare)
GREEK OREGANO (Origanum heracleoticum)
SPANISH OREGANO (Thymus capitata)
OSMANTHUS (Osmanthus fragrans) Only available as an absolute
PALMAROSA (Cymbopogon martinii)

PARSLEY (Petrosalinum salivum)
PATCHOULI (Pogostemon cablin)
PENNYROYAL (Mentha pulegium)
PEPPER (Piper nigrum)
PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita)

PERU BALSAM (Myroxylon pereirae)
PETITGRAIN (Citrus bigaradia, Citrus aurantium)
*PINE (Pinus sylvestris) Other species of pine are distilled
RAVENSARE (Ravensare aromatica)
HAVOZO RAVENSARE (Ravensare anisata)
ROCK ROSE or LABDANUM (Cistus ladaniferus)

ROSEWOOD (Aniba roseodora)
*ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officianlis) Several chemotypes are available, including verbenon ct, cineole ct, and camphor ct
ROSE OTTO (Rosa damascena) Many different rose oils are produced, including Rose Maroc which is an absolute, most roses are produced as absolutes
ROSALINA (Melaleuca ericifolia)
RUE (Ruta graveolens)

SAGE (Salvia officianalis) Other sage species are produced as well
SPANISH SAGE (Salvia latifolia)
SANDALWOOD (Santalum album) There is serious doubt among aromatherapists and chemists that any true sandalwood is available, it is an endangered species and illegal to export from India
SANDALWOOD (Santalum spicatum) Another species of sandalwood produced in Australia, can be sustainably harvested, more likely to be the real thing
SAVORY (Satureja montana)
SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata)
SPIKENARD (Nardostachys jatamansi)

SPIKE LAVENDER (Lavandula spica)
*SPRUCE (Picea mariana, Picea sitchensis)
ST. JOHNSWORT (Hypericum perforatum)
STYRAX or BENZOIN (Liquidambar styraciflua)
TANSY (Tannacetum annuum)

TARRAGON (Artemisa dracunculus)
THUJA (Thuja occidentalis)
*THYME (Thymus vulgaris, Thymus zygis) There are numerous chemotypes
TURMERIC (Curcuma longa)
VETIVER (Vetiveria zizanoides)

VALERIAN (Valeriana officianalis)
VANILLA (Vanilla fragrans)
VIOLET LEAF (Viola odorata) Only available as an absolute
VITEX (Vitex agnes castus)
WINTERGREEN (Gaultheria fragrantissima)

WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthum)
YARROW (Achillea millefolia)
*YLANG YLANG (Cananga odorata) There are 5 grades of Ylang ylang, Extra or Bourbon is the best grade, collected during the first hour of distillation
There are also other cananga species that produce different oils

 

 

DIAMONDHEART ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS

These blends are referred to in the treatment guide as (DH). They are blends that I have developed over the years for specific purposes. Numbers in recipes refer to number of drops. These are provided so that you may make your own.

Inflammation Blend
Rosemary 13, eucalyptus globulus 5, hyssop 3, wintergreen 2, German chamomile 1, in 1 oz. plantain infused oil (or other carrier oil).

Bones, Joints, Tendons Blend
German chamomile 2, lavender 20, wintergreen 4, rosemary 16, eucalyptus 10, ravensare 4, in 1 oz. comfrey and birch infused oil.

Alaska Blend
Atlas cedar 6, sage 3, geranium 3, devil’s club 10%: 1, in 1 oz. Alaska birch infused carrier oil.

Aphrodisiac Blend
Ylang ylang 9, cinnamon 10, frankincense 6, cabreuva 9 in 1 oz. hibiscus infused carrier oil.

Anxiety Balancer Emulsion
Lavender 4, clary sage 5, bergamot 4, German chamomile 1, juniper 3, carrot seed 1, neroli 3; flower essences of sitka rose, fuchsia, begonia, carnation, dandelion; 1 oz. hibiscus flower emulsion carrier.

Clean and Clear Blend
Rosalina 6, lemongrass 5, bitter orange 4, juniper 4, petitgrain 4 in 1 oz. vegetable oil carrier.

Deep Peace Blend
Champaca 2, lavender 7, marjoram 4, neroli 2, spikenard 1, patchouli 10%: 1, in 1 oz. hibiscus flower infused carrier oil.

Detox Blend
Juniper 3, helichrysum 1, fennel 1, carrot seed 2, German chamomile 1, geranium 2, devil’s club 10%: 2, in 1 oz. plantain infused carrier oil.

Energize
Black spruce 3, eucalyptus 1, lemongrass 3, grapefruit 1, orange 1, cypress 1, fennel 1, in 1 oz. blue violet infused carrier oil.

Energy Balancer Emulsion
Jasmine absolute 10%; 10, neroli 5, frankincense 9, marjoram 4, ylang ylang 8; flower essences of fuchsia, dandelion, chamomile, begonia; fire agate gem elixir; 1 oz. hibiscus flower emulsion carrier.

Energy Enhancer Emulsion
Mandarin 7, lemongrass 4, may chang 4, bergamot 2, cedarwood 6, orange 2: flower essences of angel wings, wild geranium, black-eyed susan; fire agate gem elixir; 1 oz. St. johnswort infused emulsion carrier.

Energy Integrator Emulsion
Angelica 8, myrtle 7, clove 7, bergamot 3, rose otto 10%; 6; flower essences of calendula, borage, marigold; fire agate gem elixir; 1 oz. black cohosh infused carrier emulsion.

Energy Stabilizer Emulsion
Cypress 9, pine 6, cedar 6, spruce 4, sage 3, yarrow 4, vetiver 1; flower essences of delphinium, sitka rose, carnation, poppy; fire agate gem elixir; 1 oz. calendula infused carrier emulsion.

Nerve/Disc Regenerator
Helichrysum6, oregano 3, clove 3, wintergreen 2, in 1 oz. Alaska birch infused carrier oil.

Sensual Flowers
Champaca 5, ylang ylang 3, geranium 3, cinnamon 1, in 1 oz. vegetable carrier oil.

Spice of Life
Clove 3, cinnamon 1, patchouli 1, bitter orange 6, cedar 2, eucalyptus radiatta 1, ginger 1, 1 oz. vegetable carrier oil.

Vital Life Force
Spruce 4, tansy 8, rosewood 8, lemon 8, 1 oz. vegetable carrier oil.

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

ABSCESS: (Mouth) Angelica, birch, carrot, clove, elemi, galbanum, oregano, lavender, sage, spike myrrh, styrax, tea tree

ABUSE: Neroli, bergamot, angelica. Rub on solar plexus and heart to allow blocked emotions to release
By father: Lavender, cumin
By mother: Geranium, lavender
Sexual: Sage, black spruce, rosewood, Deep Peace (DH)
Physical: Chamomile, galbanum, St. Johnswort, Alaska (DH)

ABUNDANCE: Bergamot, cinnamon bark, Spice of Life (DH)
Attract: Cinnamon, cassia, myrrh, clove
Money: Ginger, patchouli

ACHES: Birch, bergamot, cedarwood, German chamomile, English chamomile, clove, eucalyptuses, fir, helichrysum, spruce, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, Inflammation blend (DH), Bones, joints, tendons (DH), Alaska (DH), Nerve and disc regenerator (DH)

ACID: Restore PH balance, the blood needs an alkaline state to be healthy
Check for calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium balance (Natural Vitality Co. is good source for highly absorbable supplements)
Use homeopathic solution of oregano, thyme, ginger, or tea tree taken internally

ACNE: Angelica, amyris, anise, bergamot, cedarwood, English chamomile, Foraha, clary sage, eucalyptus dives, eucalyptus polybractea, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, leleshwa, melissa, manuka, myrtle, patchouli, rosewood, rose otto, spike lavender, thyme, vetiver, wintergreen
Callophyllum (Foraha) encourages phagocytosis-cleaning up mucus, whiteheads

ADDICTIONS: Clean and Clear (DH), Detox (DH), Vital Life Force (DH), Spice of Life (DH), sage, bitter orange, havozo, cumin, Cape snowbush
Alcohol: Peppermint, carrotseed, Labrador tea, grapefruit
Sugar: Geranium, lavender, white sage, lemon, vanilla
Marijuana: Cassia, marjoram, oregano, spikenard
Tobacco: Tobacco, spikenard
Coffee: Coffee, spruce, juniper, tea tree
Drugs: Grapefruit, helichrysum, carrot

ADHESION: Helichrysum, hyssop, lavender, St. Johnswort Scar Tissue (DH)

ADRENALS: Nutmeg, bitter orange, fir
Stimulate: Basil, coffee, sage, juniper, spruce, pine, rosemary
Balance: Bitter orange, nerolina

AGENT ORANGE: Baths-alternate Epsom salts, food grade peroxide, white vinegar, bentonite clay or Pascalite. Use cleansing diet to detox, drink teas or fresh juices daily. Helichrysum, cypress, fennel, Detox (DH), Vital Life Force (DH) applied to kidneys, liver, and feet

AGING: Frankincense, rose otto, carrot seed, macadamia nut oil, rosemary verbenon and camphor, marigold, rose hip seed oil, helichrysum, geranium, coriander Skin Nutrient (DH) Internal-black seed

AGITATION: Bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, juniper, mandarin, lavender, myrrh, marjoram, rosewood, rose otto, ylang ylang, English chamomile, cabreuva, champaca, basil

AIDS: Nutmeg, grapefruit, orange, mandarin, manuka. St. Johnswort, black seed

AIR POLLUTION: Fir, cypress, eucalyptus (all), lavender, lemon, grapefruit, rosemary camphor, black spruce, manuka, basil, combava, spike lavender, lemongrass, MQV, sage, rosalina

ALCOHOL: See addictions. To treat hangover-Anise, peppermint, turmeric

ALERTNESS: Basil, peppermint, rosemary, grapefruit, bitter orange, coffee, larch, thyme

ALKALINE: The body needs an alkaline blood PH to heal
See Acid.
Homeopathic solution of oregano, thyme, ginger, or tea tree taken internally.

ALLERGIES: Eucalyptus, lavender, patchouli, tansy (anti-allergic)
Indicates need to detoxify, herbal cleansing recommended

ALZHEIMER’S DIEASE: Cypress, basil, frankincense, ginger, thyme, peppermint, Cape snowbush
(Indicates need for emotional release) Deep Peace (DH), Alaska (DH), Spice of Life (DH)

ANEMIA: Angelica, carrot seed, lemon, pepper, thyme
Hair analysis or another form of testing recommended for calcium/ magnesium/ potassium/ sodium balance

ANGER: Angelica, bergamot, cedarwood, English and German chamomile, frankincense, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, melissa, myrrh, myrtle, neroli, orange, rose otto, petitgrain, sandalwood, amyris, ylang ylang, champaca, cardamon, cabreuva, coriander, rosewood, tarragon, vetiver, osmanthus and jasmine absolutes, spruce
Cleansing after argument, fighting: Sage, eucalyptus
Release locked up anger and frustration: Blend several of the following-Lavender, geranium, rosewood, rosemary camphor, tangerine, German chamomile-and apply to back of neck, solar plexus, and heart

ANGINA: Anise, ginger, khella, hyssop, lemon, orange, ylang ylang, bitter orange

ANOREXIA: Grapefruit, petitgrain, neroli, tarragon, coffee, vanilla

ANEURISM: Frankincense, helichrysum, cypress
Strengthen capillary walls-eliminate pasteurized milk, add cold pressed flax oil and olive oil to the diet

ANESTHESIA: Helichrysum, clove, birch, wintergreen (Apply topically-neat or 50% dilution, to anesthetize local area)

ANIMALS: Animals are more sensitive to aromatics than humans. Use moderation!
Earache, infection: 1 drop of lavender, rosalina, or tea tree in ear
Infection: Vital Life Force (DH) on pads of paws, abdomen
Parasites: Anise, rosemary on paws, abdomen
Horses-calm: English chamomile
Hoof disease: Spike lavender
Skin: Frankincense, lavender, cedar, marigold, spike lavender, tea tree
Dog-general well-being: Vital Life Force (DH), Spice of Life (DH) on pads of paws
Sleep: Lavender, Labrador tea, valerian, ylang ylang

ANTI-AGING: Rosewood, carrot seed, geranium, helichrysum, rose hip seed oil

ANTIBACTERIAL: Basil, bergamot, cedar, cinnamon, cassia, clary sage, clove, cypress, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, fir, lavender, lemon, nutmeg, manuka, monarda, myrtle, oregano, pine, rosemary, rosewood, peppermint, savory, spearmint, styrax, tea tree, rosalina, nerolina, blue cypress, palmarosa, thyme (All essential oils are antibacterial to some degree)
Airborne: Fir, juniper, petitgrain, eucalyptus, rosalina
Surface/laundry cleanser: Eucalyptus dives and pine in spray bottle with water, leleshwa
Prevents growth of bacteria: Tea tree, rosalina. leleshwa

ANTIBIOTIC: Bergamot, English chamomile, clove, eucalyptus, hyssop, lemon, lavender, myrtle, lemon myrtle, nutmeg, oregano, sage, patchouli, ravensare, tea tree, MQV, thyme, turmeric
Infection: Colloidal silver with homeopathic dosage of thyme and oregano

ANTICATARRHAL: Cypress, frankincense, helichrysum, inula graveolens, ginger, rosemary camphor

ANTICOAGULENT: Lavender-do not use with Coumadin or other blood thinning drugs
Blood thinner: Angelica, Bay laurel, khella, helichrysum

ANTIDEPRESSANT: Lavender, frankincense, neroli, mandarin, jasmine absolute, rose otto, cassia, St. johnswort, citrus oils

ANTIFUNGAL: Cinnamon, clove, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, all melaleucas, rosewood, spearmint, thyme, geranium

ANTIHISTAMINE: Chamomiles, blue tansy, helichrysum

ANTI-INFECTIOUS: Basil, cinnamon, cypress, lavender, patchouli, rosemary (all), rosewood, spruce, thyme, monarda, Niaouli (MQV), tea tree, rosalina, lavender, spike lavender, sage, melissa, marjoram, tarragon, turmeric Spice of Life (DH)

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Amyris, birch, basil, cumin, galbanum, helichrysum, lavender, myrrh, patchouli, ravensare, spike lavender, havozo, marigold, spruce, blue tansy, tarragon, German chamomile blended with rosemary camphor (the best!), cabreuva, rosalina, yarrow, eucalyptus

ANTIMUCUS: See anticatarrh.

ANTI-OXIDANT: All essential oils contain anti-oxidant properties. Some of the highest are thyme, clove, carrot, ginger, grapefruit, orange, mandarin, rosemary, cumin, coriander, black seed

ANTIPARASITIC: Anise seed, cinnamon, coriander, fennel, ginger, clove, lemongrass, myrrh, nutmeg, rosemary, tarragon, grapefruit
Try a homeopathic solution of essential oils in water taken 3 times daily for 30 days.
Herbal cleansing is also effective

ANTISEPTIC: (Most essential oils) Bergamot, cedar, chamomiles, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptuses, lavender, lemon, marjoram, tee tree, niaouli (MQV), lemon myrtle, myrtle, nutmeg, orange, oregano, patchouli, peppermint, ravensare, thyme, ylang ylang, manuka, bay laurel, sage, savory, cypress, inula graveolens

ANTISEXUAL:
Sexual obsessions: Marjoram, hops
Clear and balance sexual desires: Myrrh, rosewood, angelica

 
ANTISPASMODIC: Chamomiles, lavender, basil, marjoram, peppermint, rosemary, sage, spruce, birch, cabreuva, tarragon, lemon, lemongrass
Vitex berry mixed with rosemary or sage for menstrual cramps
Spastic colon: Basil, rosemary, English chamomile

ANTITUMORAL: Clove, frankincense, fir, grapefruit, orange, mandarin, ginger, cypress, lemon, may chang, black seed, turmeric

ANTIVIRAL: Bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, geranium, palmarosa, juniper, lantana, lavender, lemon, clove, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), manuka, oregano, ravensare, rosewood, thyme, monarda, cassia, sage, havozo, melissa

ANTHRAX: Thyme

ANXIETY: Cedarwood, patchouli, ylang ylang, sandalwood, vanilla, champaca, neroli, spruce, yarrow, vetiver Vital Life Force (DH), Spice of Life (DH), Anxiety Balancer (DH)

APATHY: Angelica, frankincense, geranium, ginger, jasmine absolute, marjoram, orange, peppermint, roemary, rosewood, cassia, sandalwood, combava, thyme

APHRODISIAC: (Arouses or increases sexual desire) Ambrette seed, cinnamon, cardamon, clary sage, ginger, jasmine absolute, patchouli, pepper, rose otto, neroli, ylang ylang, vanilla, champaca, cumin, galbanum, cassia, clove, turmeric Aphrodisiac (DH)

APNEA (ASPHYXIA): Breathing stops temporarily, especially during sleep
Myrrh, spruce, myrtle on thyroid to balance gland
Rosaliina, cypress, cabreuva, tarragon right at bedtime on neck, sinus area and under nose
Vital Life Force (DH) on feet

APETITE LOSS: Bergamot, ginger, nutmeg, coffee

ARGUMENTATIVE: See anger

ARTERIAL VASODILATOR: Marjoram, khella

ARTERIES: Blocked after surgery-apply topical compress of lavender, cypress, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), rosalina, helichrysum
Detox (DH), Spice of Life (DH)
Strengthen walls: Cypress, lemongrass

ARTERIOSCLEROSIS: Eliminate pasteurized milk from diet! Birch, ginger, juniper, lemon, rosemary, thyme, oregano, turmeric

 
ARTHRITIS: Birch, cedarwood, chamomile, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, fir, ginger, hyssop, lavender, marjoram, nutmeg, peppermint, rosemary, spruce, vetiver, wintergreen,
Osteoarthritis: Basil birch, eucalyptuses, lavender, lemon, marjoram, oregano, ravensare, thyme, wintergreen
Pain relief: Birch, wintergreen, clove blended together, at least 4% dilution-possibly stronger

ASSIMILATING FOOD: Cardamon, ginger, fennel, anise seed

ASTHMA: Approach essential oils carefully, as scents can sometimes set off an attack.
Khella, tansy, eucalyptus citriodora, lantana, lemon, lemon myrtle, myrtle, marjoram, oregano, peppermint, ravensare, sage, thyme, tarragon, plai (Thai ginger)
Attack: Frankincense on crown, ravensare or khella on throat, tarragon on solar plexus

ASTRINGENT: Birch, cassia, champaca, lemon, rock rose, cypress, yarrow

ATHLETE’S FOOT: Cypress, lavender, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), cinnamon, clove, thyme, leleshwa, geranium

AWAKENING: (mind) Basil, lemon, eucalyptus, coffee, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, Energize (DH),
Awaken the past: Cypress, angelica

AWARENESS:
Of one’s potential: Angelica, spruce, fir, cassia
Sensory system: Birch, wintergreen, rosemary
Spiritual: Myrrh, frankincense, amyris, cedarwood, spikenard, sage
Of others: Energy integrator (DH)

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.           
                        
Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for blends DiamondHeart (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.


BABY: English chamomile, palmarosa, may chang, geranium, rosewood, lavender, rose otto, coriander
Colic: Bergamot, clary sage, ginger, marjoram, spearmint (If using internally, use mildest homeopathic dosage only)
Cradle cap remedy: Eucalyptus citriodora, geranium (1% dilution) rubbed on head palmarosa
Diaper rash: Lavender, tea tree, German chamomile


BACK: Basil, birch, chamomile, cypress, eucalyptuses, ginger, juniper, lavender, oregano, peppermint, rosemary camphor, sage, thyme, yarrow, wintergreen
Calcification in spine: Geranium, rosemary, ravensare, helichrysum
Herniated disc: Cypress, pepper, peppermint, oregano, helichrysum, Nerve and Disc Regeneration (DH)
Low back pain: Compress with several; Cypress, helichrysum, peppermint, rosemary, basil, spruce, birch, marjoram, sage, galbanum, ginger, German chamomile, eucalyptuses on spine, tree oil or Vital Life Force (DH) on feet


BACTERIA: See antibacterial


BALANCE: Cedarwood, chamomiles, ylang ylang, amyris, lavender, geranium, sandalwood
Male/female: Ylang ylang, champaca, nerolina
Electrical field: Rose otto, frankincense, helichrysum
Feeling of: Spruce, fir, larch Energy Balancer (DH)


BALDNESS: Cedarwood, chamomile, rosemary, ylang ylang (promotes hair regrowth)


BELCHING: Tarragon, anise or basil applied to solar plexus area
Peppermint or ginger in water taken internally


BEREAVEMENT: Cypress, basil, neroli
Relieve feelings of loss: Larch, spruce


BIRTHING: See pregnancy, baby
To use only when in labor, helps to regulate and ease experience of contractions: Rosemary/basil blend.
Also: English chamomile, anise, bay laurel, nutmeg


BITES: Spiders (including black widow and brown recluse), bee stings, ant bites, fire ants, wasps, hornets: Basil cinnamon, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, melissa, patchouli, parsley, peppermint, savory, tansy, thyme (May need to use strong dilution or neat application for effective pain relief)
Allergic reaction to: Tansy, yarrow, khella
Bees and hornets: Apply cold compress of German chamomile
Gnats, midges: Apply lavender or thyme in vinegar to relieve itching
Snakebite: Patchouli
Ticks: Apply hot match or gently remove with tweezers, then apply thyme or lavender to the area
Wasps: Bite is alkaline. Apply German chamomile and lavender mixed with vinegar to restore acid condition


BITTERNESS: Chamomile, cassia, vanilla, Spice of Life (DH)


BLADDER: Cedarwood, cypress, rock rose over bladder as a hot compress
Infection: Juniper berry (not juniper leaf-it is irritating to kidneys), eucalyptus, cedarwood, lemongrass
1 drop Spice of Life (DH) in water, 3 times daily, at start of infection
Tea tree or Niaouli (MQV) taken internally as above


BLOOD:
Stop bleeding: Helichrysum, yarrow, rock rose, marigold, geranium
Herbal hemostatic: Cayenne pepper, yarrow, shepherd’s purse
Cleansing: Bay laurel, helichrysum, geranium, fennel, anise seed, thyme
Lower blood pressure: Marjoram, lavender, lemon, khella, nutmeg, tansy, yarrow, ylang ylang
Raise blood pressure: Hyssop, pepper, spike lavender, sage
Some oils are balancing to both: Cabreuva, ylang ylang, lavender, myrrh, neroli, clary sage, rose otto, rosemary, champaca
Low blood sugar: Cinnamon, cassia, clove, thyme, geranium, Labrador tea, white sage
High blood sugar (Diabetes): Geranium, lavender, cypress, devil’s club, African wormwood, tansy, Spice of Life (DH), Energy Balancer (DH)
Balances blood sugar: Nerolina, bitter orange, tansy
Increase red blood cells: Carrot, vetiver Increase white blood cells: Black seed


BLOATING: (Gas) Fennel, peppermint, tarragon, anise seed, clove, ginger


BOILS: Bergamot, chamomile, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), lemon, yarrow, calophyllum, rosalina, spikenard; rose hip seed oil blended with one of the previous essential oils


BODY ODOR: Manuka, cedarwood, maychang, lemongrass, spruce, pine, rosemary, leleshwa, Cape may


BULEMIA: Grapefruit, temple orange; combine cinnamon, orange, and spruce, sandalwood


BONES: All tree oils have an affinity for bone: birch, juniper, fir, spruce, cedarwood, ravensare, peppermint, wintergreen, oregano. Check for magnesium deficiency.
Bone spurs: Birch, cypress, marjoram, ravensare, havozo, oregano
Broken: Massage with birch or wintergreen, clove, helichrysum, spruce, fir
Degeneration: Lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, ravensare, havozo


BOREDOM: Amyris, cedarwood, English chamomile, cypress, fir, frankincense, blue cypress, juniper, lavender, rosemary, thyme, ylang ylang, jasmine and osmanthus absolutes


BOWEL: (Restore proper function) Rosemary, basil, cilantro, fennel, peppermint
Apply oil(s) with heat to abdomen


BRAIN: Clary sage, cypress, geranium, lemongrass, spearmint, peppermint, nutmeg. Activates right brain: Bergamot, birch, English chamomile, grapefruit, helichrysum
Pituitary and pineal glands: Frankincense, vitex berry
Neurological injury: Proper calcium/magnesium/sodium/potassium balance is essential for recovery, add soy lecithin and cold pressed oils to the diet, especially flax seed, borage, black seed and evening primrose seed oils
Tumor: Frankincense, orange, mandarin, black seed, turmeric


BREAST: Clary sage, chamomiles, cypress, fennel, geranium, lemongrass, sage, spearmint, yarrow, turmeric, black seed                                                          Breast fibrosis: Yarrow, lavender, vitex, myrtle, ravensare, hyssop, turmeric            Increase milk production during lactation: Fennel, clary sage, geranium                     Decrease milk production: Cypress, peppermint, sage,                                     Breast tumor: Frankincense, orange, mandarin, grapefruit, black seed

 

BREATH: Cinnamon, ginger, clove, hyssop, thyme, cilantro                         Breathing too fast (hyperventilation): Ylang ylang, cabreuva, rosalina            Increase oxygen level: Frankincense                                                             Shortness of: Cabreuva, rosalina, khella, inula graveolens, eucalyptuses

BRONCHITIS: Amyris, bergamot, benzoin, cardamom, cabreuva, cedarwood, English chamomile, clary sage, clove, elemi, fir, frankincense, cypress, ginger, juniper, lavender, myrtle, myrrh, lantana, nutmeg, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), rosalina, peppermint, ravensare, rosemary, sage, havozo, spike lavender, spearmint, styrax, thyme, eucalyptuses


BRUISES: Helichrysum and cypress take them away, also try geranium, hyssop, rose otto, lavender, lemongrass, pepper, tansy, yarrow Spice of Life (DH)


BUNIONS: German chamomile, carrot seed, eucalyptus, ravensare, birch, wintergreen


BURNS: Lavender-use full strength for severe burns
Chamomile, eucalyptus, geranium, helichrysum (as good as lavender in my opinion), niaouli, spike lavender, St. johnswort
Sunburn: Lavender, tea tree, niaouli, nerolina, rosalina, St. johnswort, marigold  Scars from: Helichrysum, rose hip seed
Sunscreen: Sea buckthorne berry
Treatment to prevent or relieve radiation burns: Helichrysum and tea tree


BURSITIS: English or German chamomile, yarrow, cypress, ginger, clove, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, birch, wintergreen, spruce

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.                                   

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

CALCIUM: Hair analysis gives a good picture of how the body is balancing calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. Without the proper balance, your body may get plenty of calcium, but be unable to keep it in solution so it is pulled out of the bones. Try oregano, ginger, or tea tree to increase calcium absorption. Use a liquid supplement that includes magnesium, potassium, and sodium. Do not take calcium carbonate, it is not readily absorbed by cells.

CALMING: Cedar wood, clary sage, jasmine absolute, lavender, bergamot, mandarin, tangerine, myrrh, ylang ylang, cabreuva, marjoram, basil, champaca, neroli, may chang, vanilla
Hyperactive children: Mandarin, bergamot, English chamomile, orange, bergamot

 
CALLOUSES: On feet: Oregano, castor bean oil Rosewood, rose otto, rose hip seed, benzoin, foraha, carrot seed, chamomile, peppermint, vetiver, myrrh, shea butter

CANCER: Tea tree, niaouli, nerolina, rosalina, rosemary, clove, frankincense, galbanum with other oils; sage, tarragon, grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, thyme, thuja, turmeric, Vital Life Force (DH), Spice of Life (DH), Detox (DH)
Increase desire to live: Rose otto, rosemary, clove, champaca, cinnamon, cassia
Brain tumor: Massage spine and brainstem daily with frankincense and clove
Bone cancer: Frankincense, ravensare, grapefruit, orange
Cervical: Clove, cypress, frankincense, geranium, lavender, lemon, orange, rosalina, black seed
Colon: Tarragon, rosemary, lemon Lung cancer:Frankincense, clove, tea tree
Lymphoma: Cleanse liver; Frankincense, bay laurel, myrrh, turmeric, black seed, sage as suppository
Advanced stage lymphoma: Use monarda, rock rose, ravensare, savory, tarragon on spine daily
Melanoma: Frankincense and lavender, black seed
Ovarian cancer: Rock rose, ravensare, vitex; tarragon on spine 3 times daily.
Frankincense, geranium, myrrh blended together on a tampon and inserted at night
Uterine cancer: Geranium, tarragon, orange, lemon, sage, monarda, savory, cedarwood, black seed, turmeric

CANDIDA: Blood is too acidic, need to create more alkaline condition in the body
Cinnamon, cassia, clove, eucalyptuses, geranium, tea tree, naiouli, peppermint, rosemary, lavender, rosalina, rosewood, spearmint, spruce
Vaginal candida: Melaleuca (tea tree or niaouli) bergamot, geranium, myrrh, thyme, lavender. Soak tampon in mixture and insert overnight, also need to make dietary changes and eliminate stress

CANKER SORES: Melissa, helichrysum, manuka, clove, cinnamon, oregano, Spice of Life (DH)

CAPILLARIES: (Broken) Chamomiles, hyssop, geranium, cypress


CARBUNCLE: Tea tree, niaouli, rosalina, nerolina

CARPAL TUNNEL: Birch, clove, spruce, peppermint, wintergreen

CATARRH: See anti-catarrhal

CELIBACY:
Aids: Myrrh, marjoram

CELLS:
Reprogramming: Rose, clary sage: remove negative programming
Galbanum-catalyst, blend with other oils
Cellular stimulant: Galbanum, geranium, petitgrain, rock rose, rosewood, vetiver DNA Regeneration: Rose

 
CELLULITE: Basil, birch, cypress, cedarwood, fennel, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, orange, oregano, patchouli, rosemary, rosewood, sage, tangerine, thyme, carrot seed
*Brush skin all over with a skin brush every day to speed metabolism
*Carrot seed, fennel, and peppermint help to detox liver
*Use alternating cold and hot water therapy daily
*Add vegetable juices and cold-pressed flax oil to diet
*Take lemon internally to metabolize stagnant fat and water

CHAKRAS:
Balance: Lavender, frankincense, nerolina, galbanum with other oils, Energy Enhancer (DH), Energy Integrator (DH), Energy Stabilizer (DH), Energy Balancer (DH)
Unites head and heart: Helichrysum, eucalyptus, neroli, frankincense
Above head: Franckincense, spruce, rock rose, angelica, sage, neroli, cypress
Opens communication between all: St. johnswort
Crown: Frankincense, sandalwood, amyris, rock rose, angelica, juniper, spikenard, Alaska (DH)
Brow: Juniper, peppermint, lantana, helichrysum, eucalyptus, cedar
Throat: Myrrh, geranium, rosemary, lemon myrtle, eucalyptus, chamomiles, Clean and Clear (DH)
Heart: Ylang ylang, champaca, rose otto, bergamot, angelica, neroli, ambrette, oregano
Solar plexus: Anise, cassia, chamomile, clove, geranium, lemongrass, khella, lantana, lemon, cardamon, cabreuva, cedar, myrrh, dill
Navel: Basil, clary sage, vitex berry, patchouli, cinnamon, myrrh, cassia, geranium, ylang ylang, Sensual Flowers (DH)
Sacral (root): Amyris, cardamom, clove, fennel, foraha, patchouli, ylang ylang, champaca, yarrow, styrax, cedarwood, vetiver, Aphrodisiac (DH), Vital Life Force (DH)
Links crown and root: Sandalwood, spruce, amyris, frankincense

CHEMICALS: Patchouli, fennel, anise, lemon, grapefruit, geranium, lemongrass, cilantro, Detox (DH)
Clay baths (or Pascalite) to detox chemical desposits from cells

CHILDHOOD DISEASES:
Chickenpox: Bath to relieve itching-lavender, baking soda in bathwater, or tea tree
For applying to skin: German chamomile and lavender in calamine lotion, or try melissa, ravensare, foraha, rock rose
Measles: Eucalyptus, tea tree, Cape may, African wormwood (treat as viral infection)
Rubella: Chamomile, tea tree, niaouli, rosalina, or lavender on skin
Mumps: Lavender, tea tree, niaouli, African wormwood
Whooping cough: Cypress, cinnamon, clary sage, grapefruit, hyssop, lavender, oregano, thyme

CHILDREN:
Overactive: Diffuse mandarin in home, valerian (sometimes has the opposite effect), ylang ylang
General: Use 1% or less dilution rate, keep oils out of reach of children-they are toxic if ingested in pure form

 
CHILLS: Ginger

CHOLERA: Ravensare, eucalyptus globulus, angelica, clove, peppermint, rosemary

CHOLESTEROL: Angelica, clary sage, grapefruit, bitter orange, sage, rosemary verbenon, helichrysum regulates

CIGARETTES:
Purify air: Eucalyptus, rosalina, lemongrass, spike lavender, myrtle
Quit smoking: Rosemary, lemongrass, tea tree, niaouli, nerolina, rosalina, grapefruit, orange, tobacco essential oil

CIRCULATION: Birch, cinnamon, cassia, cypress, helichrysum, hyssop, nutmeg, lemongrass, cedarwood, wintergreen

CLARITY: (mental): Rosemary, peppermint, basil, lemon, rosalina, coffee

CLEANSING: Improve immune system, make body stronger, release heavy metal toxins, emotional release occurs along with it. Drink vegetable juices or herbal teas every day.
Tissue cleanse: Colonic series, or use herbal colon cleanser (try our "Complete Colon Cleanse")
Parasite cleanse: Herbal parasite cleanse for 90 days, (try our "Parasite Tea")
Liver cleanse: Numerous liver cleanses available (try our "Liver Flush Tea"), or take oregano for three days, then follow with peppermint or carrot seed oil for seven days
General: Drink fresh lemon juice and carrot juice with ginger daily
Use clay or pascalite baths if heavy metals are present
Headache is common while detoxing, indicates heavy metal accumulation

COLDS: Bay laurel, coriander, ginger, hyssop, myrtle, orange, oregano, pepper, thyme, lemon, lavender, lantana, tea tree, niaouli, peppermiint, rosemary, savory
Put several drops eucalyptus in hot water and inhale deeply
Diffuse eucalyptus, sage, rosemary camphor, inula graveolens, ravensare, or lantana
Aches and pains: Fir, birch
Fever relief: Layer ginger, lemon, and ravensare on feet, then put lemon and peppermint on chest, spine, and sinus area

COLD SORES: Melissa-fights herpes virus; tea tree, niaouli, ravensare, manuka, bergamot, add galbanum or foraha to the blend

COLITIS: Bay laurel, cypress, carrot, clove, helichrysum, khella, manuka, rock rose, ravensare, savory, tarragon, thyme, cinnamon leaf
Use internally, oral or rectal suppository, massage or compress on abdomen

COOLING OILS: English chamomile, peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, niaouli, lemon, spearmint

 
COLON: Rosemary, basil, tarragon clockwise on abdomen
Prolapsed: Add enzymes to diet, recommend colonic series or herbal colon cleanse (try our "Complete Colon Cleanse")
Spastic: Herbal parasite cleanse, basil/tea tree/thyme suppositories

COMPASSION: Helichrysum, rock rose, neroli, champaca

COMPLEXION:
Oily: Orange, bergamot, rock rose, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange, patchouli, rosemary
Dry: Carrot seed, geranium, lavender, rosewood, marigold, avocado oil
Couperose, broken capillaries: English chamomile and helichrysum, cypress, geranium, hyssop, neroli
Acne: Cedarwood, foraha, thyme, rock rose, rosemary, leleshwa
Wrinkles: Carrot seed, rose otto, sea buckthorne berry, marigold, rose hip seed, helichrysum
Toner: Bergamot, lemon, cypress, tea tree, rosalina
Sensitive: Chamomiles, lavender, geranium, rose otto
Normal: Chamomiles, lavender, lemon, myrrh, amyris, sea buckthorne berry, marigold

CONCUSSION: Put cypress or spruce on brainstem

CONDYLOMA: (Venereal warts, lesions) Cinnamon, foraha, eucalyptus polybractea, thyme, thuja with caution

CONFIDENCE:
In self: Jasmine absolute, amyris, sandalwood, neroli, nerolina, ylang ylang, fennel, ambrette

COMFORTING: Rose otto, rosewood, may chang, palmarosa, coffee, bergamot, cabreuva, cypress

CONFUSION: Basil, cedarwood, cypress, frankincense, fir, geranium, ginger, jasmine absolute, marjoram, peppermint, rosemary, rosewood, spruce, thyme, ylang ylang

CONGESTION: Inula graveolens, cedarwood, ginger, hyssop, cypress, rosalina, cabreuva, eucalyptus

CONSTIPATION: Fennel, ginger, marjoram, orange, patchouli, rosemary, tangerine, tarragon, basil
Blend orange, peppermint and rosemary and compress on lower abdomen/colon area
Apply to reflex points on feet
Children: Drink prune juice, fruit juices and lots of water-compress English chamomile, tangerine, orange, geranium, patchouli

CONTROL:
Balancing control issues: Cedarwood, amyris, Energy Stabilizer (DH)
Self control: English chamomile

 
CONVULSIONS: Clary sage, bay laurel, lavender, neroli, chamomile, rose otto, ylang ylang

CORNS: Peppermint, chamomile, lemon, carrot, thuja-with caution

CORTISONE: (Replacement for) Spruce, cabreuva, Scotch pine, ambrette
Blend German chamomile, lavender, birch, and spruce

COUGH: Amyris, anise, cedarwood, bay laurel, eucalyptus, fir, frankincense, ginger, lavender, tea tree, niaouli, rosalina, melissa, myrtle, cypress, ravensare, havozo, rock rose (Rosemary, tarragon, or basil on solar plexus to relieve spasm)
Smoker’s: Myrtle, inula graveolens, styrax, angelica, tansy
Remedy: Blend 2 drops lemon, 1 ravensare, 1 thyme into 1 teaspoon honey-take internally

COURAGE: Clove, fennel, anise seed, ginger, cassia, cardamon, English chamomile, valerian, Spice of Life (DH), Vital Life Force (DH)

CRAMPS:
Muscular: Tarragon, basil, rosemary, birch, cardamon, cypress, ginger, pepper, wintergreen, lavender, marjoram
Menstrual: Blend one or several of the above oils with vitex berry

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME: Elemi, monarda, lemon verbena, lemon, orange, grapefruit, spruce, fir, juniper, vetiver
Recommend hair analysis or other form of testing to check calcium/magnesium /potassium/sodium balance
Herbal cleansing:eliminative organs may be overworked
Balance endocrine system: Vitex leaf or berry, myrtle or lemon myrtle, myrrh, Labrador tea, cypress, rosemary

CUTS: German chamomile, yarrow, and helichrysum stop bleeding
Also useful:rosemary, cypress, lavender, ravensare, rosewood, tea tree, niaouli, blue cypress, rosalina, nerolina (Apply pure oil or slightly diluted-cut may sting at first, but will soon be free of pain)
Apply oil topically, bandage up tight, change the bandage and apply new oil 2 times daily

CYSTIC FIBROSIS: See also hormonal imbalance
Lavender, cypress, vitex, myrtle, hyssop, ravensare, yarrow
Staphylococcus: Oregano, thyme, tea tree and rosemary blended together and applied every day to spine (also try lemon, niaouli, hyssop, and frankincense)

CYSTITIS: Angelica root, basil, calamus (with caution), clove, cedarwood, cinnamon, eucalyptus, fennel, hyssop, lavender, marjoram, mastic (with caution), oregano, sage, sandalwood, rosewood, thyme, yarrow

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

DANDRUFF: Spikenard-#1 essential oil dandruff cure
Also effective: Cedarwood, lavender, spike lavender, rosemary, sage, leleshwa

DEBILITY: Carrot seed, cabreuva, combava, ginger, monarda, nutmeg, peppermint, vetiver

DECONGESTANT: Inula graveolens, cypress, eucalyptus, myrtle, cassia, eucalyptuses, manuka, marjoram, niaouli, lemon, rosalina, tea, tree, sandalwood

DENIAL: English chamomile, sage Vital Life Force (DH), Energy Enhancer (DH), Energy Integrator (DH)

DENTAL INFECTION: Clove and frankincense, cinnamon, oregano, savory
Apply 25% dilution of essential oil to carrier to gums with a Q-tip
Take capsules of thyme, clove, oregano, or tea tree or golden seal tincture for abscess
Apply Pascalite clay packs to gums and teeth for cavities (over time, they may be recalcified)

DEODORANT: Manuka, clary sage, lemongrass, myrrh, peppermint, sage, thyme, Cape may
Removes fish smell from laundry: Lemongrass
Body odor: Manuka, tea tree, spruce, cypress, English chamomile, leleshwa, Cape may

DEPRESSION: Can be caused by calcium deficiency-check for calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium balance
Other causes: emotional-ungrieved loss, hormonal imbalance
Amyris, bergamot, champaca, English chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine absolute, juniper, lavender, patchouli, pepper, rosewood, sage, tangerine, ylang ylang
Anti-depressant: Bergamot, frankincense, lavender, chamomile, Energy Enhancer (DH)
Immune system-depression: Spruce with bergamot and lavender
Suicidal: Angelica or Vital Life Force (DH) on feet, champaca, ylang ylang, or rosemary on heart, black pepper or sandalwood on crown
Cleansing of negativity: Cedarwood and myrrh, white sage

DERMATITIS: German chamomile, helichrysum, hyssop, juniper, lavender, patchouli, rosemary, tansy, thyme, yarrow

DETOXIFICATION: Juniper, helichrysum, tansy, fennel, fennel, grapefruit, lemongrass, lemon, spruce, carrot, Labrador tea, Devil’s club (From steroid use: Ambrette)

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Cinnamon, clove, clary sage, cumin, dill seed, fennel, grapefruit, ginger, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, myrrh, nutmeg, orange, tangerine, sage, anise, peppermint, tarragon, vanilla

DIABETES: Watch insulin intake carefully, may have to cut back with these treatments
Cypress, carrot, eucalyptus, fennel, geranium, ginger, helichrysum, hyssop, lavender, lemon, rosemary, thyme, ylang ylang, tansy, black seed
Blend clove, cinnamon, rosemary, thyme and apply to feet daily
Pancreas support: Fennel, geranium, cinnamon
Sores: Lavender, tea tree, nerolina, rosalina, niaouli, rosemary camphor
Avoid: Angelica

DIAPER RASH: Lavender, German chamomile, may chang, rosalina

DIARRHEA: Anise, cassia, fennel, dill, coriander, ginger, pepper, peppermint, geranium, niaouli, myrtle, tea tree, vetiver
Chronic: Nutmeg, orange
Children: German chamomile, geranium, ginger, amyris

DISINFECTANT: Eucalyptus, sage, lemon, mastic, oregano, spike lavender, ylang ylang, tea tree

DIURETIC: Cedarwood, cypress, fennel, grapefruit,juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, orange, oregano, rosemary, rock rose, sage, mastic

DIVERTICULITIS: Tarragon, basil, rosemary taken internally to relieve blocked colon
Massage tarragon, rosemary, basil and lavender on abdomen in clockwise motion

DIZZINESS: Peppermint with feverfew, camphor, lavender

DNA: Chamomile (Strengthens DNA)
Cabreuva, amyris, sandalwood, angelica, galbanum-unlock negative patterns, change cell memory
Regeneration: Rose

DOWN’S SYNDROME: Vital Life Force (DH), Spice of Life (DH)

DREAM STATE: Clary sage, angelica, spruce, Labrador tea, spikenard, vanilla, cedarwood, osmanthus absolute, oregano, anise
Nightmares: Frankincense
Positive dreams: Yarrow
Enhance receptivity in dreams: Sandalwood
Enhance psychic dreams: Marigold

DYSENTERY: Anise, cardamon, cassia, cinnamon, myrrh, oregano

DYSPEPSIA: (Impaired digestion) Tarragon, grapefruit, orange, thyme, fennel, peppermint

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

EARS: Never put undiluted oils into the ear canal! Oils must be diluted-2% essential oil
Infection: Helichrysum, geranium, lavender, ravensare in ear canal before ear candling, massage juniper and peppermint around outer ear and neck
Hearing in a tunnel: Ravensare
Pimples in ears: Geranium, ravensare
Tinnitis: Helichrysum inside and out, juniper outside

EATING DISORDERS:
Anorexia: Combava, grapefruit, orange, coffee, vanilla
Bulimia: Cassia, orange, lemon, grapefruit
Overeating: Cinnamon, cassia, ginger, lemon, peppermint

ECZEMA: Bergamot, chamomile, carrot, juniper, sage, helichrysum, marigold, myrrh, palmarosa, patchouli, rosewood
Dry: Bergamot, german chamomile, geranium, hyssop, rose otto, rosemary
Weeping: Chamomile, hyssop, juniper, rock rose, myrrh

EDEMA: Indicates hormonal imbalance-Angelica, bay laurel, cypress, fennel, galbanum, juniper berry, lemongrass, tangerine, combava, grapefruit, pine, rosemary camphor, sage, yarrow, cumin
Blend and apply to lower legs and feet: Fennel, cypress, sage

TENNIS ELBOW: Blend of rosemary, birch, eucalyptus, lemongrass, peppermint

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION:
(In the body): Ambrette, anise, birch, cassia, lemon myrtle, rosalina, rose otto, jade cypress, lavender Vital Life Force (DH), Energy Balancer (DH), Energy Enhancer (DH), Energy Stabilizer (DH), Energy Integrator (DH)

EMOTIONS: Angelica, all citrus, German and English chamomiles, cypress, neroli, clary sage, Anxiety Balancer (DH)
Connection to emotions: Lemon
Feeling emotional drain: Cabreuva
Emotional block: Spruce, juniper, helichrysum, St. Johnswort
Brings up unconscious feelings: Myrrh
Coldness: Myrrh, ylang ylang
Confidence: Jasmine absolute, clary sage
Eases feeling of loss: Tangerine, chamomiles, champaca, neroli
Emotional trauma: Sandalwood, cedarwood, frankincense
Stabilizes emotions: Lavender, foraha, English chamomile, cardamon
Grief: Tangerine, combava, all citrus, rosewood, champaca
Open energetic pathway between physical and emotional levels: Rock rose
Clearing: Angelica, juniper, bitter orange, galbanum, cassia, larch, lantana, sage, geranium
Positive emotions: Cumin, coffee, peppermint, ylang ylang
(See also specific emotions-fear, grief, etc.)

 
EMPHYSEMA: Topical-Ravensare, havozo, cypress, hyssop, khella, myrtle, niaouli (MQV), tansy, tea tree
Ravensare as rectal suppository; Vital Life Force (DH) or Spice of Life (DH) on feet
Oregano, thyme, basil and cypress on spine

EMPOWERMENT: Spruce, fir, cedar, pine, larch, juniper, jade cypress

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Labrador tea, bergamot, cinnamon, cassia, sage, spruce, cypress, geranium, rosemary, vitex leaf and berry, frankincense, marjoram, spikenard, ylang ylang, pine, combava, lemon
Adrenals: Spruce, sage, juniper, basil, nerolina, coffee (stimulates)
Thyroid: Carrot, clove, myrrh, fennel (suppresses thyroid function), cypress, St, Johnswort, Labrador tea, lemon verbena, myrtle, rock rose, cumin
Ovaries: Vitex, combava, cypress, parsley, sage, yarrow
Pancreas: Cassia, geranium, lavender, neroli, pepper, rosemary, nerolina, black seed
Pineal: Frankincense, nutmeg, angelica, sage
Pituitary: Frankincense, cedarwood, pine, spruce
Prostate: Cypress (relieves congestion in), basil, cardamon, cumin, combava, mastic, myrtle, vitex berry, black seed
Thymus: Spruce, ravensare, tea tree, tansy, thyme
Testes: Combava, rosemary verbenon, cumin, black seed

ENDOMETRIOSIS: See hormonal balance Rosemary, nutmeg, clary sage, geranium, vitex, rock rose Use as a hot compress on abdomen

ENLIGHTENING: Helichrysum, rose otto

EPSTEIN BARR: Rock rose, hyssop, ravensare, lemon verbena, savory, oregano, clove, cumin, tansy, yarrow, angelica

ESTROGEN BALANCE: Angelica, anise, sage, clary sage, cypress, fennel, hops, spikenard, vetiver, black seed
Estrogen is produced in several body areas. Additionally, all our meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products contain high levels of estrogen. To balance estrogen levels, decrease these products in the diet, especially dairy and red meats, and add more fiber and leafy vegetables.
Estrogen inhibitor: Cumin, vitex berry
To balance low estrogen condition: Vitex berry, ambrette, cypress, anise, fennel

EUPHORIA: Clary sage, jasmine absolute, manuka, ylang ylang

 

EYES: Rosemary, myrtle, chamomile, helichrysum, or comfrey hydrosols for eye infections
Carrot seed, chamomiles, cypress, fennel, lavender, lemon, marigold-compress for improved eyesight
Bleeding: Diffuse and let vapors mist around eyes-Tangerine, orange, grapefruit
Itchy: Steam or diffuse with tea tree, niaouli (MQV), or rosalina
Massage diluted oil around eye area to improve circulation, do not get oils into eyes, do not use undiluted oils around eye area

EXHAUSTION:
Emotional:Carrot, lemon eucalyptus, helichrysum, sage, larch, cumin, bitter orange, nerolina
Physical: First apply relaxing oils to engage nervous system-Bergamot, English chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, Labrador tea, cabreuva, valerian
Next use basil, cedarwood, ginger, cassia, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, rosemary, cumin

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

FACIAL OILS: See complexion

FATIGUE: Monarda, rosemary, vitex, cypress, cedarwood, lemon, combava, ravensare, rosemary, oregano, thyme, rock rose

FATTY DEPOSITS: Dissolve or metabolize fat-Grapefuit, cypress, lavender, basil, juniper, fennel, foraha, rock rose

FEAR: Cypress, myrrh, sandalwood, amyris, vetiver, English chamomile, lemon myrtle, rock rose, ylang ylang, valerian, Anxiety Balancer (DH)

FEET: Tree oils open energy circuits for the whole body/energy field
Cypress, pine, cedarwood, spruce, fir, larch, tea tree, niaouli, cabreuva
Also try chamomile, fennel, lavender, lemon
Club foot: Massage with chamomile, rosemary, ginger, lavender
Corns: Lemon, thuja
Cold: Baking powder, oregano, ginger, cinnamon in shoes
Odor: Mix baking powder and sage, cypress, or spike lavender in a bag, shake, put in shoes
Sweaty: Cypress, baking soda in shoes

FEMALE DISORDERS: See also hormonal imbalance
Fibroid tumor: Rock rose, yarrow, turmeric
Balance female hormones: Vitex berry, bergamot, ylang ylang, cypress, basil, black seed
Cramping, PMS: Take Dong Quai tonic or vitex berry orally until menstrual cycle starts, apply compress of rosemary, basil, tarragon, vitex, sage with heat for cramps
Hemorrhaging: Massage helichrysum, yarrow, or rock rose into lower back and abdomen
Infection: Frankincense, rosemary camphor, and tea tree or niaouli as vaginal suppository-used nightly OR thyme and tea tree or niaouli as a suppository or soaked on tampon and inserted overnight
Infertility: English chamomile, clary sage, basil, feverfew, cypress, fennel, geranium, vitex
Postpartum depression: Chamomile, nutmeg

 
FEVER: Birch, basil, cardamon, angelica, dill, fennel, feverfew, fir, ginger, eucalyptus, lantana, lavender, lemon, lemon eucalyptus, lime, tea tree, niaouli, pepper, peppermint, valerian
Apply oils to chest, spine, abdomen, and feet; wrap in a luke warm wet sheet and a warm blanket; wait till fever breaks and person begins to sweat, then unwrap the blanket and dry off OR apply oils to feet, spine, chest, abdomen; get into a luke warm (not hot) bathtub and soak till water begins to feel cool

FIBROMYALGIA: (Indicates the need for liver cleansing, check for calcium/magnesium balance)
Birch, spruce, helichrysum, lavender, monarda, myrrh, patchouli, rosemary, rosewood, thyme

FIBROSITIS: Massage or compress chest with nutmeg, cinnamon, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary camphor, and ginger; also clay compresses on breasts and daily breast massage with castor bean oil

FLATULENCE: (Gas) Nutmeg, cardamon, allspice, clove, cumin, tarragon, cassia, anis seed, fennel, ginger, lavender, petitgrain, peppermint, spearmint, spike lavender, parsley

FLU: Cinnamon, eucalyptus, fir, ginger, lavender, lemon, manuka, myrtle, geranium, tea tree, niaouli, orange, oregano, peppermint, ravensare, rosemary, rosewood, savory, thyme, tansy, feverfew
Soak in hot bath with oils
Apply oils to feet, chest, spine; go to bed and rest

FOCUS: Basil, coriander, ginger, eucalyptus, helichrysum, lavender, myrrh, peppermint, rose otto, lemon, rosemary verbenon and camphor, rosewood, spruce, thyme, ylang ylang, Devil’s club

FORGIVENESS: Angelica, frankincense, melissa, helichrysum, rose otto, galbanum with other oils

FORTIFYING: Cabreuva, carrot seed, cypress, monarda, vetiver, tree oils

FRIGIDITY: Jasmine absolute, nutmeg, champaca, clary sage, ylang ylang, cumin, rosewood

FUNGUS: German chamomile, clove, geranium, niaouli, pine, styrax, tea tree, thyme, cinnamon, cassia, savory
Toenail: Oregano, mastic, geranium blend-undiluted, apply daily for 30 days

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

 

GALLBLADDER: Geranium, Labrador tea, basil, cassia, lantana, mugwort, pennyroyal
Infection: Helichrysum, pine, rosemary verbenon
Stones and blockage: Grapefruit, nutmeg, peppermint, pennyroyal, St. Johnswort

GAS: See flatulence

GENERAL TONIC: Grapefruit, spruce, ginger, savory, rosemary, Devil’s club, Cape snowbush

GENITALS: Ylang ylang, clary sage, lavender, geranium, palmarosa, may chang

 
GINGIVITIS: Myrrh, lemon, tea tree, oregano, clove

GENTLENESS: Rose otto, rosewood, chamomiles

GERMS: See also bacteria Airborne: Spruce, fir, eucalyptus, rosalina
Germicidal: Lemon, ravensare, eucalyptuses

GLANDULAR: See also endocrine system. Spruce, sage, cypress, Labrador tea, myrtles, myrrh

GOUT: Basil, birch, fennel, hyssop, lemon, nutmeg, thyme, patchouli, Inflammation Blend (DH)

GRIEF: Angelica, bergamot, champaca, citrus oils, neroli, tangerine, combava, rosewood Vital Life Force (DH), Spice of Life (DH)

GROUNDING: Tree oils, patchouli, vetiver, cypress Energy Stabilizer (DH)

GUILT: Amyris, English chamomile, cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lemon, marjoram, spruce, thyme, neroli, larch, peppermint, sandalwood

GUMS: English chamomile, clove, fennel, tea tree, rosemary, lavender, myrrh, lemon
Infection: Helichrysum, oregano, myrrh, tea tree, clove

HABITS: To change a habit, there must be a corresponding change in DNA
Galbanum in combination with other oils
Lavender, angelica, frankincense, mandarin, sandalwood, rose otto

HAIR:
Dandruff: Basil, birch, cedarwood, cypress, lavender, rosemary, sage, spikenard (the best!), spike lavender, thyme
Dry: Massage in macadamia, avocado, or castor bean oil with birch, geranium, lavender, or rosemary-shampoo after treatment
Fragile: Birch, chamomiles, clary sage, lavender, marigold, thyme
Stimulate growth: Basil, cedarwood, cypress, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, hyssop, lavender, lemon, rosemary, sage, thyme, ylang ylang
Itching: Peppermint, lavender
Loss: Birch, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, lavender, rosemary, sage, spikenard, thyme, ylang ylang
Conditioners: Rosewood, chamomiles, patchouli, marigold

HANGOVER: Anise seed, amyris, fennel, feverfew, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, nutmeg, rosemary, vetiver

HALITOSIS: Nutmeg, dill, cinnamon, clove, cardamon, parsley, peppermint

 
HANDS: Amyris, eucalyptuses, geranium, lavender, marigold, patchouli, rosemary, sandalwood, shea butter
Dry: Geranium, marigold, amyris, myrrh, rose hip seed, shea butter
Tingling: Lemongrass

HAPPINESS: Osmanthus absolute, rose otto, lemon, combava, mandarin, bergamot, neroli

HARMONY: (In body systems) Orange, temple orange, bitter orange, Vital Life Force (DH), Energy Integrator(DH)

HARSHNESS: Jasmine absolute, English chamomile, rose otto

HEADACHES: Angelica, clove, cumin, frankincense, lavender, melissa, peppermint, rosemary camphor, spikenard, valerian, feverfew
Massage feverfew on brainstem, basil on liver
Headache during detoxification: Massage helichrysum or St. Johnswort on arteries in neck
Migraine: Apply rosemary, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, or ylang ylang to abdomen in clockwise motion to clear colon, apply cold compress of feverfew or melissa to forehead or brainstem

HEARING: See ears

HEART: Angelica, champaca, cypress, geranium, ginger, hyssop, lavender, rosemary, vetiver, golden rod
Bring joy: Combava, lemon, orange, temple orange, mandarin, cassia
Cardiovascular system-strengthener: Cinnamon, orange, cypress, Devil’s club, inula
Hypertension (high blood pressure): Birch, ylang ylang, marjoram, lemon on feet and heart
Irregular or spasm: Orange, ylang ylang, peppermint, lavender, khella
Pain: Khella, ylang ylang
Strengthening: Cassia, cinnamon, basil
Palpitations: Neroli, champaca, ylang ylang
Lower cholesterol: Carrot
Blood thinner: Lavender, bergamot

HEARTBURN: Lemon, fennel, or peppermint in water, taken internally
Rosemary, ginger, cinnamon, clove, or orange applied to stomach area

HEMATOMA: Yarrow, helichrysum, St. Johnswort

HEMORRHOIDS: Amyris, clary sage, cypress, fir, mastic, patchouli, peppermint, rock rose, yarrow
Cypress and helichrysum applied directly on the location

HEPATITIS: Carrot, basil, chamomile, cinnamon, cypress, eucalyptus, oregano, naiouli, patchouli, tea tree, thyme, myrrh, ravensare, rosemary, havozo


HERNIA: Basil, cypress, geranium, ginger, hyssop, lavender, rosemary camphor, tarragon
Hiatal hernia: Peppermint, lavender, lemongrass, helichrysum
Incisional hernia: Geranium, ginger, lavender, helichrysum, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), marigold, German chamomile

HERPES: Melissa, ravensare, lavender, basil, clove, foraha, manuka, sage
Combine foraha and ravensare for shingles and herpes outbreaks

HICCUPS: Tarragon, basil, mastic, or rosemary on solar plexus Children-coriander

HODGEKIN’S DISEASE: Clove, cassia, bay laurel, Spice of Life (DH)
 

HOPE: Melissa, juniper, spruce, ylang ylang

HORMONAL IMBALANCE: A hormonal imbalance can cause many symptoms and conditions, including PMS, infertility, menstrual problems, depression, headaches, etc. Estrogen is produced in several places in the body, progesterone is only produced in one location (ovaries). Often there is not enough progesterone to balance estrogen, especially if we eat dairy products, meats, eggs, and poultry (all high in estrogen). Natural progesterone from wild yam is an effective supplement for many women with this imbalance, as is vitex berry oil: dilution-1 drop per oz. in red wine, taken internally-1/2 oz. daily. There are over 100 different hormones produced in the body, hormone imbalances can occur at any age and to men, women, and children.
Balance: Bergamot, clary sage, cassia, clove, fennel, geranium, nutmeg, sage, labrador tea, spikenard, vitex berry, ylang ylang, black seed

HOT FLASHES: Bergamot, clary sage, fennel, anise seed, peppermint, dill, nutmeg on feet and abdomen; blacvk seed, vitex berry internally

HYPERACTIVITY: (Chidren) Orange, tangerine, mandarin, ylang ylang, tansy Vital Life Force (DH)
Apply to spine and feet daily, massage on solar plexus

HYPERTENSION: Marjoram, khella, lavender, nutmeg, tansy, ylang ylang, dill, bitter orange

HYPNOTHERAPY: Tarragon, dill, sandalwood

HYPOTENSION: Coffee, spike lavender

HYPOGLYCEMIA: Cinnamon bark, eucalyptus, fennel, oregano, sage, thyme
Homeopathic dosage taken internally

HYPERPNOEA: (Rapid breathing) Ylang ylang, cabreuva, rosalina

HYSTERIA: Lavender, geranium, tea tree, oregano, turmeric

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.


IMMUNE SYSTEM: Angelica, cinnamon, cassia, clove, cumin, elemi, geranium, lavender, lemon, niaouli, manuka, rosemary, sage, savory, spike lavender, thyme, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), oregano, tansy, turmeric

IMPETIGO: Myrrh, lavender, foraha, tansy

IMPOTENCY: Clary sage, clove, champaca, cypress, ginger, jasmine absolute, nutmeg, sandalwood, ylang ylang

INDIFFERENCE: Jasmine absolute

INDIGESTION: Basil, ginger, cinnamon, clove, lavender, nutmeg, peppermint, tarragon, yarrow, cardamon

INFECTION: Cinnamon, bergamot, clove, cypress, juniper, fennel, lemongrass, niaouli, oregano, ravensare, tea tree, thyme, tansy, rosemary camphor, tarragon, savory Prevention, nature’s antibiotic: Colloidal silver

INFERIORITY: Lemon, combava

INFERTILITY: Clary sage, fennel, yarrow, geranium, bergamot, vitex berry, black seed
Increase sperm count: Black seed
Regulate ovulation: Vitex berry
(See also hormonal imbalance, female disorders, male disorders)

INFLAMMATION: Amyris, basil, German chamomile, cabreuva, galbanum, lavender, helichrysum, spruce, birch, clove, marigold, tansy, St. Johnswort, eucalyptuses Inflammation Blend (DH), Bone and Joint Blend (DH)

INJURIES: Helichrysum, rosemary, German chamomile, birch, cypress, blue cypress
Sports: Rosemary camphor, eucalyptuses, lavender, German chamomile, Inflammation Blend (DH)
Regenerating ligaments and tendons: Lemongrass, sandalwood, Bones, Joint and Tendon Blend (DH)
Regenerating bone: Oregano, ravensare, birch, larch

INSECTS:
Bites: Bergamot, basil, lemon, lavender, lemongrass, mastic, patchouli, pennyroyal, citronella, spike lavender, sage, wormwood, tea tree
Repellant: Bergamot, lavender, lemongrass, mastic, fleabane, erigeron, patchouli, pennyroyal, citronella, spike lavender, sage, wormwood, leleshwa

INSOMNIA: Lavender, nutmeg, lemon, marjoram, myrtle, orange, feverfew, spikenard, valerian, ylang ylang, jasmine absolute

IBS (IRRITATED BOWEL SYNDROME): Cinnamon, clove

 
INTESTINAL DISORDERS: Use internally or apply externally
Antiseptic: Clove, basil, nutmeg
Gas cramps: Clary sage, rosemary, savory, nutmeg, cardamon, cumin, fennel, anise seed
Parasites: Clove, fennel, grapefruit, lemon, marjoram, ravensare
Soothe: Peppermint, spearmint
Spasm: Tarragon, basil
IBS: Cinnamon leaf

INVIGORATING: Birch, lemon, peppermint, spruce, lemon myrtle, eucalyptus

IONIZATION: (Increase negative ions in the air):
Diffuse one or more of the following: Bergamot, combava, cedarwood, cypress, grapefruit, orange, patchouli

ITCHING: Lavender, styrax, peppermint, helichrysum, German chamomile, oregano, tansy, Peru balsam, spearmint

JAUNDICE: Geranium, carrot seed, Labrador tea, helichrysum

JEALOUSY: Amyris, angelica, bergamot, eucalyptus citriodora, frankincense, lemon, marjoram, rose otto, rosemary, thyme

JET LAG: Euclyptuses, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, rosewood, vetiver, Vital Life Force (DH), Spice of Life (DH)
Internal: Ginger and vitex in alcohol tincture

JOINTS: Birch, nutmeg, wintergreen, German chamomile, spruce, vetiver, yarrow, white sage, cumin, cabreuva

JOY: Bergamot, neroli, orange, lemon, rosalina, rose otto, nerolina

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.


KIDNEYS: Cassia, clary sage, geranium, grapefruit, Labrador tea, lemongrass, niaouli, fennel, pepper, pine, tea tree, fir, hyssop, sage, yarrow, lemon
Apply hot compress over kidneys for infection
Drink lots of water, take internally-tea tree, hyssop or sage
Stones: Fennel, cypress, juniper (berry only)
NOTE: Many older texts recommend juniper leaf or eucalyptus taken internally. Most aromatherapists no longer recommend this treatment because it can irritate the kidneys. Better choices include tea tree, fennel, geranium, or lemon eucalyptus for internal use.


KNEE: Cartilage injury: Lemongrass, nutmeg, ginger, clove
Massage three times daily and alternate heat and cold


LABOR: See also pregnancy
Nutmeg, basil, cypress, eucalyptus, rosalina, neroli, clary sage, English chamomile, rosemary


LACTATION:
Increases milk production: Fennel, clary sage, geranium, dill
Supresses milk production: Cypress, peppermint, sage


LARYNGITIS: Cypress, angelica, jasmine absolute, tarragon, savory


LAXATIVE: Hyssop, ginger, lemon, tangerine, pepper, rosemary, spikenard, tarragon, anise, basil- compress on abdomen, take internally


LICE: Cinnamon, eucalyptus, galbanum, geranium, lavender, lantana, lemon, rosemary, spikenard, spike lavender, nerolina. Be careful to avoid eye contact-essential oils will burn eyes


LIGAMENTS: Lemongrass, birch, wintergreen, sandalwood


LYME DISEASE: Angelica, manuka, ravensare, melissa, monarda, basil, thyme


LIPS: Chamomile, lavender, lemon, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), rosalina, shea butter
Dry or sunburned: Lavender, marigold, sea buckthorne berry, rose hip seed, helichrysum


LIVER: A toxic liver is the underlying cause of many disorders, including skin disorders, painful joints, hormonal imbalances, etc.
Cypress, geranium, grapefruit, helichrysum, lantana, ravensare, sage, yarrow, combava
Detoxing: Labrador tea, cypress, geranium, helichrysum, combava, basil, Devil’s club
Cirrhosis: (Support with other forms of treatment) Chamomiles, frankincense, geranium, myrrh, carrot
Hepatitis: Basil, cinnamon, carrot, ravensare
Stimulates new liver cell formation: Helichrysum, carrot seed, Labrador tea


LOSS/GRIEF: Basil, cypress, neroli, tangerine, citruses, champaca, frankincense


LOVE: Juniper, lavender, ylang ylang, champaca, temple orange, rose otto


LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE: Monarda, lemon verbena, ravensare, Labrador tea


LUNGS:
Diffuse to open lungs: Cypress, ravensare, rosalina, khella, spike lavender, hyssop, eucalyptuses, sage, rosemary


LUPUS: Vital Life Force (DH) on feet
Compress on thyroid, with heat: Myrrh, Labrador tea
Compress on adrenals, with heat: Clove, nutmeg, rosemary, spruce
Strong emotional component-See "emotion"


LYMPHATIC SYSTEM: Bay laurel, calamus, geranium, cypress, tangerine, myrtle, lemon myrtle, grapefruit, lemongrass, helichrysum, English chamomile, lemon, rock rose, rosewood, thyme
Blockage or painful glands: Compress bay laurel, helichrysum, and lemongrass with heat
 

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

MALARIA:
Symptom relief: Angelica, allspice, ravensare, melissa, monarda, manuka, oregano, African wormwood

MALE DISORDERS:
Hormone balance: Basil, cypress, fennel, Labrador tea, myrtle, sage, cedarwood, thyme, yarrow
Genital area infection: Eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, oregano, patchouli
Inflammation: German chamomile, hyssop, lavender
Swelling: Cypress, eucalyptus, clary sage, cedarwood, sage, thyme
Infertility: Basil, cedarwood, clary sage, sage, thyme, vitex berry, black seed
Jock itch: Cypress, lavender, tea tree or niaouli, patchouli-blend at 4% or higher dilution, apply 2 times daily
Prostate swelling: Cypress, rock rose, tea tree, Labrador tea, niaouli as rectal suppository
Increase libido: Cumin, sandalwood, cinnamon, cassia, black seed
See also-endocrine system

METABOLISM: (Speeds) Myrtle, geranium, sage, lemongrass

MEDITATION: Frankincense, sandalwood, amyris, cedarwood, buddha wood, spruce, myrrh, spikenard

MELANOMA: See cancer

MEMORY: Angelica, basil, bergamot, clary sage, clove, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, rosemary, peppermint

MENINGITIS: Havozo, ravensare, oregano, basil

MENOPAUSE: Bergamot, English chamomile, clary sage, cypress, fennel, galbanum, geranium, lavender, nutmeg, Labrador tea, sage, thyme, ylang ylang, tarragon, spikenard, vitex berry, yarrow, black seed
Hot flashes: Anise, geranium, peppermint, clary sage, helichrysum, rose otto, vitex berry

MENSTRUAL: See hormone imbalance
Increases flow: Basil, pennyroyal, champaca, galbanum
Cramps: Basil, clary sage, cypress, lavender, rosemary camphor, ylang ylang, nutmeg, peppermint, sage, thyme, myrtle, mugwort
PMS: Grapefruit, neroli, sage, Labrador tea, vitex berry, black seed
Regulates flow: Yarrow, rose otto, melissa

MENTAL: Sage, oregano, peppermint
Mental illness: Devil’s club
Alertness: Spruce, pine, peppermint, coffee
Fatigue: Basil, sage, rosemary, lemon, ylang ylang

METAL: Heavy metal deposits in the system cause hormonal imbalance and effect the nervous system-check for calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium balance
Detox: Juniper, cypress, lemongrass, fennel, Labrador tea, helichrysum, Pascalite clay baths, footbaths with Pascalite, fennel, helichrysum


MIGRAINE HEADACHES: Angelica, basil, eucalyptus, feverfew, grapefruit, marjoram, peppermint, spearmint, cypress
Massage feverfew, nutmeg, or spikenard into temples and forehead
Apply peppermint with a cold washcloth to temples and forehead
See also-headaches

MISCARRIAGE: After, to bring balance English chamomile, cardamon, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, Energy Stabilizer (DH)

MONONUCLEOSIS: Ravensare, thyme, oregano, carrot seed, manuka, cassia, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus radiata, ginger, Spice of Life (DH)

MOOD SWINGS: (See hormonal balance) Amyris, bay laurel, bergamot, cardamon, cassia, champaca, clary sage, fennel, geranium, jasmine absolute, juniper, Labrador tea, lavender, lemon, myrtle, peppermint, rock rose, rosemary, rosewood, sage, spruce, spikenard, vitex berry, ylang ylang, Energy Stabilizer (DH)

MORNING SICKNESS: (See hormonal imbalance) Apply to area around ears and neck, and stomach area: Ginger, nutmeg, peppermint-diluted to 1% or less

MOTIVATION: Myrrh, lavender, spruce, ylang ylang, tea tree

MOTION SICKNESS: Ginger, nutmeg, peppermint, cassia, Spice of Life (DH)

MUCUS: Cypress, helichrysum, lantana, inula graveolens, rosemary camphor

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Spinal applications of helichrysum, juniper, cypress, geranium, peppermint, oregano, thyme, valerian, avoid the use of heat-cold packs are helpful

MUSCLES:
Anti-inflammatory: German chamomile, rosemary, peppermiint, wintergreen, yarrow
Cramps: Cypress, helichrysum, St. johnswort, lavender
Fatigue: Cypress, grapefruit, marjoram, rosemary, thyme
Spasms: Basil, tarragon, marjoram
Stiffness: Basil, bergamot, cabreuva, geranium, lavender, lemon, marjoram, nutmeg, orange, rosemary camphor, thyme
Tension: German chamomile, rosemary
Torn muscles: Helichrysum and spruce-relieve pain
Relaxing: Basil, birch, eucalyptuses, ginger, rosemary
Stimulate: Geranium, lavender, lemon, orange

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

NAUSEA: Cardamon, cassia, coriander seed, anise, clove, ginger, fennel, lavender, neroli, nutmeg, peppermint, rosewood, spearmint, tarragon

 
NECK: (Stiff) Basil, clary sage, combava, geranium, lemon, lemongrass, orange, helichrysum

NEGATIVITY: Grapefruit, rosalina, rose otto, galbanum mixed with other oils

NERVOUS SYSTEM: Angelica, basil, bergamot, cardamon, cedarwood, cinnamon bark, cassia, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, nutmeg, orange, pepper, peppermint, ravensare, rosemary, sage, petitgrain, English chamomile, lemongrass, spikenard, spruce, valerian, vetiver, St. Johnswort

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

RADIATION:
Computer, TV, microwave: Rosemary, tea tree, niaouli, rosalina, nerolina
Burns from exposure to: Tea tree, Niaouli (MQV), helichrysum, lavender
X-ray, nuclear exposure: Niaouli (MQV), helichrysum, tansy
Protect skin from: Cajeput, Niaouli, foraha, sage, helichrysum, nerolina

RAYNAUD’S DISEASE: (Feet and hands turn blue or white, body feels cold) Need to increase core energy level and blood circulation
Clove, fennel, geranium, lavender, nutmeg, rosemary, ginger, thyme, lemongrass

RASHES: Tea tree, chamomiles, rosemary, cedarwood, myrrh, lavender, amyris, sandalwood, frankincense, rose hip seed

REGENERATION: Carrot seed, lavender, helichrysum, tea tree, rosalina, manuka, rosemary
 

RELATIONSHIPS:
Enhancing: Champaca, ylang ylang, rosemary
Ending: Basil, lemon

RELXATION: Clary sage, elemi, frankincense, geranium, English chamomile, amyris, ylang ylang, mandarin, neroli, champaca, cabreuva, Labrador tea, rosewood, spikenard, valerian, vetiver

 
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Ravensare, basil, birch, clove, eucalyptuses, fir, frankincense, inula graveolens, lemon, marjoram, rosemary, rosalina, lantana, myrtle, oregano, peppermint, spearmint, spruce, khella, cypress, turmeric

RHEUMATIC FEVER:
For pain: Ginger, tarragon, clove

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Birch, bay laurel, German chamomile, cinnamon, clove, combava, cypress, eucalyptus, fir, geranium, hyssop, juniper, nutmeg, rosemary camphor, spruce, tarragon, thyme, wintergreen, cayenne pepper, Balm of Gilead (Cottonwood bud infused oil)

RINGWORM: This is one condition that may require pure oil application, or a very strong dilution, to heal Try 50% essential oils in olive oil or jojoba carrier
Lavender, thyme and tea tree, OR Thyme blended with rosemary, OR cinnamon, spike lavender, and geranium with styrax, clove and/or peppermint

RHINITIS: Basil or rosemary, diffused and inhaled 3 times daily or more

ROMANTIC: Jasmine absolute, patchouli, champaca, ylang ylang, cinnamon, vanilla, cassia, cumin

ROSEOLA: Eucalyptus globulus, cypress

SACRED SPACE: (Creating) Frankincense, spruce, fir, pine, buddha wood, amyris, cedarwood, champaca, osmanthus absolute, white lotus absolute, sage, white sage, sandalwood

SADNESS: Orange, temple orange, lemon, combava and geranium blend, neroli, Energy Enhancer (DH), Energy Stabilizer (DH)

SCARRING: Helichrysum, hyssop, St. Johnswort, German chamomile, rose hip seed, lavender

SCIATICA: Nutmeg, helichrysum, thyme, spruce, oregano, birch, Balm of Gilead, Cape snowbush

SCHIZOPRENIA: Devil’s club

SCLERODERMA: Spikenard, vetiver, amyris, sandalwood

SCOLIOSIS:
To release myofasia: Use basil, cypress, birch, tarragon, marjoram, thyme, oregano

Do the following every week for at least 10 weeks:

• Apply a tree oil or Vital Life Force (DH) on feet
• Apply oils by dropping onto spine. Massage sides of spine, gently pushing and pulling tissue in direction spine needs to be strengthened, knead fingers in clockwise motion.
• Apply oils to the rest of back. Massage muscles, apply hot wet towel to back.
• Work oils into legs and feet while towel is cooling. Massage feet and pull lightly, unwinding ankles and legs
• Apply oils to back of neck. Leave compress on till it cools. Must be done every week until pattern is released for true healing to occur

SCURVY: Ginger-enhances absorption and utilization of vitamin C

SECURITY: Chamomile, cypress, bergamot, oregano, jasmine absolute, cedarwood

SEDATIVE: Spikenard, Labrador tea, valerian, marjoram, orange, lavender (in some cases)

SIEZURE: Clary sage, bay laurel, lavender, neroli, Vital Life Force (DH) on feet and spine

SELF HYPNOSIS: Clary sage, geranium, patchouli, osmanthus absolute, dill, jade cypress

SEXUAL STIMULANT: See aphrodisiac

SHINGLES: Equal parts ravensare and foraha, undiluted-apply to affected areas several times daily. This helps to heal shingles fast and painlessly. Apply this blend at the very beginning of an outbreak to minimize intensity and duration. Continued use will often cause outbreaks to go away permanently
Also: Nerolina, leleshwa

SHOCK: Peppermint drops in water taken internally
Tarragon, tea tree, niaouli, rosalina, camphor, neroli, melissa, coriander
Great remedy: Rescue Remedy (Bach Flower) and a drop of peppermint oil in water. Take a sip every few minutes as needed-this remedy kept a person in my care out of shock completely when he suffered a major injury- the doctors in the emergency room were amazed at how calm and present he was!

SINUSES: Cedarwood, cypress, eucalyptuses, rosemary, myrtle, bay laurel, khella

SINUSITIS: Fir, myrtle, rosemary camphor, eucalyptus, spike lavender

SKELETAL SYSTEM: Birch, ravensare, wintergreen, oregano, Balm of Gilead

SKIN: See also complexion, acne, dermatitis, eczema
Allergies: Marigold, tansy, German chamomile
Aging: Carrot seed, English and German chamomile, cedarwood, amyris, rose hip seed, helichrysum
Couperose: Cypress, helichrysum, lemon, mastic, hyssop, neroli
Dry: Chamomiles, geranium, lavender, rosewood, sea buckthorne berry, marigold, rose hip
Healing: Tea tree, rosalina, rosemary verbenon, rosewood, sage, marigold, sea buckthorne berry, foraha Chapped lips: Marigold, sea buckthorne berry, lavender, helichrysum
Hydrating: Palmarosa, orange, neroli, rose otto, rose hip seed
Itching: Peppermint, lavender, tansy, oregano
Irritated: Helichrysum, geranium, frankincense, myrrh, patchouli
Oily: Bergamot, clary sage, rosemary, cypress, lavender, nutmeg, foraha, orange, lemon
Sunburn: Lavender, marigold, sea buckthorne berry
Sunscreen: Sea buckthorne berry
Wrinkles: Patchouli, carrot seed, rose hip seed, marigold, helichrysum, rose otto

 
SLEEP: Spikenard, davana, Labrador tea, English chamomile, feverfew, lavender, marjoram, cabreuva, valerian

SLENDERIZING, BODY TONING: Basil, grapefruit, fennel, lavender, cypress, lemongrass, orange, rosemary, sage, thyme

SORES: Tea tree, niaouli, rosalina, lavender, yarrow, helichrysum, German chamomile

SPASM: Marjoram, basil, tarragon, cypress, rosemary, oregano, thyme, cabreuva

SPINA BIFIDA: Check for mineral imbalance Also apply oils to spine-English chamomile, eucalyptuses, lavender, lemon, nutmeg, orange, rosemary, thyme

SPINE:
Calcification: Geranium, spruce, rosemary camphor, oregano
Deteriorating: Birch, ravensare, clove, wintergreen, lemon
Virus: Viruses tend to hibernate along the spine. Oregano, thyme, ravensare, manuka
Disc regeneration: Oregano, birch, peppermint, and clove combined

SPIRITUAL:
Awaken spirit: Frankincense, angelica, myrrh, cedarwood, spruce, white sage
Balance spirit: Tree oils, spruce, cabreuva, buddha wood, cedarwood, sandalwood, spikenard
Enhancing receptivity: Sandalwood, rosalina, rose otto, helichrysum, frankincense, cedarwood, cumin
Purification: White sage, sage, myrrh, spikenard
Protection: Frankincense, myrrh, larch, dill
Uplifting: Spruce, fir, pine, cedarwood, osmanthus absolute

SPRAINS: Ginger, marjoram, sage, rosemary, German chamomile, yarrow, helichrysum, lavender, birch, eucalyptuses

STAPH INFECTION: Oregano with hyssop; oregano with thyme, sage, petitgrain

STIMULATING: Cassia, cinnamon, ginger, grapefruit, orange, lemon, lemongrass, peppermint, sage

STINGS: See bites

STOMACH: Ginger, basil, anise, fennel, cumin
Ache: Cassia, clove, geranium, lavender, thyme on abdomen OR drink water with 1 drop peppermint
Tonic: Cassia, clove, tangerine

SPORTS: See injuries

 
STRENGTHENING: Angelica, carrot seed, cypress, English chamomile, Labrador tea, patchouli, nerolina, devil’s club, spruce

STRESS: Basil, bergamot, clary sage, cypress, grapefruit, lavender, Labrador tea, mandarin, spikenard, tangerine, vetiver, valerian
Due to hormone or chemical imbalance: Clary sage, geranium, grapefruit, lemon, niaouli, patchouli, rosemary camphor
Emotional stress: Amyris, bergamot, champaca, geranium, spikenard, rosewood, valerian, ylang ylang
Environmental: Basil, bergamot, cedar, English chamomile, cypress, geranium, grapefruit, Labrador tea, lemon
Mental stress: Basil, bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, orange, mandarin, rosewood, patchouli, St. johnswort
Physical stress: Bergamot, cabreuva, fennel, geranium, lavender, marjoram, nerolina, rosemary, spikenard, thyme, vetiver

STRETCH MARKS: Lavender, myrrh, helichrysum, petitgrain, rose otto, coriander, carrot seed, rose hip seed, vitamin e, shea butter

HEAT STROKE: Lavender, lemon, peppermint Apply to neck and forehead with cool washcloth

SUICIDAL: See depression

SUNBURN: Marigold, sea buckthorne berry, lavender, tea tree, niaouli, rosalina, nerolina

SUNSCREEN: (Natural) Sea buckthorne berry, helichrysum (Many essential oils and all absolutes increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunburn)

SWELLING: Lemongrass, tangerine, rock rose, cypress, hyssop, juniper, peppermint, thyme

SWEAT: Cypress relieves excessive sweating
 

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

TACHYCARDIA: Ylang ylang

TENDINITIS: Basil, birch, German chamomile, cypress, lavender, lemongrass, ginger, peppermint, rosemary, wintergreen

TENSION: See stress

TEETH:
Teething pain: Helichrysum, English chamomile
Toothache: English chamomile, clove Recalcify cavities by packing teeth with Pascalite, clove, tea tree, ginger
Gums: Myrrh, lemon, oregano, clove, tea tree, niaouli, rosalina

 
TERMINAL ILLNESS: Spray with combination of vanilla, lavender, orange, and cedarwood. Calms body, mind, and spirit and makes transition easier
Also useful: Rose otto, rosalina, geranium. People with terminal illness are often highly sensitive to aromas, dilute to 1% or less

TESTICLES: See endocrine system. Rosemary, cumin, combava

THROAT: Cypress, lemon, tea tree (Spray into throat to arrest development of infection, relieve pain). Basil, bay laurel, lemon, spike lavender
Dry: Grapefruit, lemon
Strep infection: Ginger, clove, geranium, rosemary
Sore: Ginger, lemon, clove, cypress, lantana, tea tree, niaouli, Spice of life (DH)

THRUSH: Bergamot, eucalyptuses, lavender, marjoram, thyme Horses: Geranium, tea tree
Vaginal: Geranium, tea tree, niaouli, lavender, myrrh, rosemary, thyme, leleshwa

THYMUS: Spruce, thyme, ravensare, tea tree, tansy

THYROID: Spruce, myrrh, myrtle, carrot, cypress, Labrador tea, cumin

TISSUE:
Cleanses: Fennel, patchouli, helichrysum
Repairs: Carrot seed, English chamomile, geranium, helichrysum, hyssop, lemongrass,orange, tea tree, rosalina, niaouli, rosewood, sage

TONIC: Angelica, birch, cabreuva, cardamon, elemi, ginger, rosemary, sage, vetiver, tea tree, thyme, cumin

TONSILITIS: Ginger, lavender, lemon, tea tree, niaouli, manuka, rock rose, oregano, thyme

TOOTHACHE: See teeth

TOXINS: Fennel, fir, patchouli, foraha, geranium, rock rose, helichrysum

TRANSITIONS: Basil, cypress, patchouli, sandalwood, Energy Stabilizer (DH)

TRANQUILIZER: Marjoram, valerian, vetiver, spikenard

TUBERCULOSIS: Ravensare, havozo, myrtle, manuka on back and chest
Rectal suppository of ravensare, thyme, tea tree, niaouli
Inhalant or topical: Cedarwood, cassia, cypress, eucalyptus, myrtle, mugwort, nutmeg, oregano, peppermint, savory, thyme

 
TUMORS:
Anti-tumoral properties: Clove, frankincense, fir, grapefruit, orange, mandarin, ginger, cypress, lemon, combava, thuja, black seed, turmeric

TYPHOID: Cinnamon, helichrysum, eucalyptuses, oregano, thyme, clove, niaouli

ULTRAVIOLET RAYS: Natural sun block: Sea buckthorne berry

ULCERS: Many are caused by bacterial infection. Try bergamot, frankincense, geranium, orange, clove, cinnamon internally

UPLIFTING: Birch, bergamot, cassia, combava, fir, grapefruit, jasmine absolute, lavender, lemon, myrrh, orange, neroli, rose otto, spruce, tansy, juniper, white sage, larch

URINARY SYSTEM:
Infections: Lemon, myrtle, eucalyptus citiadora, hyssop, juniper (berry only), sage, tarragon, tea tree, rosalina, niaouli, turmeric. Dilute oil in water and take internally
Cypress, other eucalyptus sp., and juniper leaf are sometimes recommended, but can be irritating to kidneys if taken internally
Stones: Fennel, lemon, lemon eucalyptus, cypress, juniper berry
Long term kidney rejuvenation: Make a drink from 1 qt. water, a bunch of Italian parsley, chickweed, 1 drop Labrador tea essential oil, 1 t. Blackseed oil, 6 drops peppermint essential oil, 12 drops stevia or honey. Blend it in the blender then strain to make a quart of liquid. It will store for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Take 2 Tablespoons mixed with 6-8 oz. water twice a day for several months, until urine begins to come out clear. This formula will promote weight loss and improve circulation as well as rejuvenate kidneys. It is extremely helpful for diabetes recovery.

UTERUS: Cedarwood, feverfew, geranium, lemon, myrrh, neroli, nutmeg, vitex berry, rosemary, basil, vetiver, black seed
Uterine cancer: See cancer

VAGINAL:
Candida: Bergamot, tea tree, niaouli (MQV), rosalina, thyme, myrrh, lavender. Add 6-8 drops of pure oil to 1 qt. water and douche daily for 6 days
Infection: Cinnamon, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, hyssop, juniper, lavender, rosemary camphor, sage, thyme
Inflammation: Eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, niaouli, rosalina
Vaginitis: Cinnamon, rosemary, rosewood, thyme, eucalyptus, geranium
See information about internal suppository use.

VARICOSE VEINS: Cypress, lemon, lemongrass, peppermint, helichrysum, lantana, St. Johnswort, tansy, rosemary, mastic
Apply lightly on surface of legs, toward heart every day, wear support hose daily while healing
Alternate hot and cold water treatment daily, add fiber and cold pressed oils to the diet
Be patient-it may take 3 months of daily attention to see the results (It is worth the wait!)
Add walking, bicycling, swimming or use a chi-machine 3 times a week if no exercise program

VARICOSE ULCERS: German chamomile, eucalyptuses, geranium, lavender, tea tree, thyme

VASCULAR SYSTEM: Strengthens: Cypress, lemon, lemongrass See blood

 
VIRUS: Viruses often appear to hibernate along the spine. Apply oils to spine and cover with a hot, wet towel for 15 minutes
Anti-viral oils: Oregano, manuka, melissa, thyme, ravensare, basil, rosemary, savory, clove, havozo, leleshwa, geranium, spike lavender

VOMITING: Fennel, nutmeg, peppermint, spearmint, English chamomile
Rub lavender on stomach area to calm spasm.

by Kathryn Sharp

Suggestions for oral and internal uses of essential oils are based on my experience as a practicing aromatherapist as well as that of my family, friends, and clients. They are provided to offer choices and information for all types of therapeutic essential oil usage. Internal use of essential oils is a choice that each individual must make for himself or herself. The oils listed for each condition are those that I (or someone I know) have used to remedy that condition, or those which are commonly recommended for the condition by other essential oil experts.

Some conditions are beyond the scope of treatment offered through using essential oils alone. In these cases, essential oil therapy provides a strong compliment to other forms of treatment. Please use common sense and see a health care provider when necessary. Essential oils for DiamondHeart blends (marked as DH) are listed on the BLENDS page.

WARTS: Cypress, lavender, lemon, oregano, melissa, mugwort, thuja, yarrow
Plantar wart: Pure oregano or thuja-apply twice daily and cover with bandage, repeating until wart is gone Be patient-it may take 30 days

WATER RETENTION: See hormonal imbalance, edema

WEAKNESS: After illness: Thyme, carrot seed, geranium, Devil’s club

WEALTH: Cinnamon, cassia, ginger, clove, patchouli

WEIGHT:
Overweight: Peppermint, spearmint, lemon, grapefruit, combava, fennel, anise, cumin
Weight loss: Turmeric, Labrador tea. Add grapefruit and lemon to a gallon of water and sip on it all day (Helps dissolve excess fat)
Balancing weight: Black cumin
Underweight-increases appetite: Anise, coriander, ginger, black pepper, lime, ambrette

WHOLENESS: Angelica, spruce, fir, juniper

WHOOPING COUGH: Basil, clary sage, oregano, rosemary

WITHDRAWAL: See addiction

WORMS: Cardamon, grapefruit, eucalyptuses, lavender, lemon, clove, peppermint, santolina (with caution)

WORRY: Bergamot, orange, Anxiety Balancer (DH)

WOUNDS: Frankincense, rosewood, thyme, German chamomile, lavender, helichrysum
Weeping: Juniper, patchouli, tarragon
Healing: Tea tree, niaouli, rosalina, ravensare, manuka

WRINKLES: Clary sage, fennel, carrot seed, frankincense, geranium, marigold, helichrysum, rose otto, lavender, patchouli, rosemary, thyme

YEAST: Geranium, may chang (See candida)

CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY

An essential oil may contain anywhere from 50 to thousands of different chemical constituents. This chemical diversity creates several unique characteristics.

Resistance phenomenon: Many invading organisms, viruses and bacteria, can adapt over time to synthetic chemical-based drugs. Because they contain a simple chemical make-up, antibiotics are relatively easy for an organism to adapt to. If they are able to adapt and become immune, the antibiotic then becomes ineffective for subsequent treatment. In time, organisms adapt so well that they no longer respond to antibiotic treatment. Science must then come up with a new, stronger chemical to fight this super resistant organism. This ability of organisms to adapt to drugs is called “resistance phenomenon."

Because essential oils contain so many diverse chemicals, bacteria and organisms can not adapt to them. Virtually no resistance phenomena have been reported for any of the oils, according to experts in the field.  Because the oils are a product of nature, always changing with each new distillation, there is practically no possibility that resistance phenomenon will ever be encountered. To read more about resistance phenomenon and essential oils, read Healing with Essential Oils and Medical Aromatherapy by Kurt Schnaubelt.

Feedback loops: By isolating one chemical as is done in the production of drugs, scientists can more easily study the effects of that chemical on the human body. Through controlled studies, it is possible to determine how a chemical will affect a large percentage of the population. Because a synthetic drug has only one main action on the body, there are no balancing actions provided. Dosage becomes very important and chances for side effects are high. For more information on feedback loops, read Medical Aromatherapy by Kurt Schnaubelt.

Essential oils contain hundreds or thousands of chemicals acting at once. This opens the potential of forming feedback loops with the body. For example, when a sedative oil is applied, components are available that are relaxing or sedating. At the same time, there are trace amounts of stimulating components as well. This means the body can use the sedative components of the oil, and when it begins to move out of balance with that property, the stimulating components can be used to create balance again. A feedback loop is created within the nervous system and the body may use what it needs when it needs it. This is part of the reason behind the fact that different people experience the same oil in a different way. For example-many people feel that geranium is a tissue regenerating oil, whereas others may believe it is a stimulating oil, and still others classify it as a relaxing oil. They are all “right”! Each person is responding to a different part of the chemical constituency, based on their body's individual needs.

Low toxicity: Because of the synergy of many different chemicals, often in trace amounts, essential oils can have a potent effect on the body in very low dosages. This means that there is a low potential for side effects compared to synthetic drug treatment. When essential oils are used topically and at proper dilution rates, undesirable effects are practically non-existent. Negative reactions are most often caused by deliberate abuse, such as trying to use essential oils to induce abortion, or by gross overdosing of essential oils.

 

CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY

Possible undesirable effects of the constituents within essential oils can include:

• Liver or kidney toxicity
• Seizures, neurotoxic effect
• Allergic reaction, sensitization
• Phototoxic effect
• Abortifacient effect
• Carcinogenic effect
• Skin irritation

The major chemical families of potentially toxic essential oil constituents are the following:
 

KETONES:
 

• Beneficial properties: Dissolve mucus, dissolve fats, stimulate tissue growth  and regeneration, healing to skin and tissues.
   
• Possible toxic effects: Neurotoxicity, seizures, abortive, liver damage.
   
• Safe use: Use with caution, always dilute, blend with other oils, use over a short time period. Avoid use during pregnancy and lactation, with small children, with epilepsy or seizures, with liver disease. Avoid using oils with very high amounts of ketones.
   
• Very high-Avoid use:    Rue      Santolina      Mugwort      Boldo
  
  
• High-Use with caution, high dilution rate, low doses, short duration:  Thuja Wormwood      Hyssop      Pennyroyal      Crested lavender      Horseradish
  
  
• Moderate-Use with awareness, blend with other oils, dilute:  Spike lavender White camphor      Sage Wintergreen
  
  
• Low-Minimal danger of toxicity:    Yarrow      Rosemary camphor chemotype Peppermint      Eucalyptus dives and E. polybractea      Atlas cedarwood
  
  
• Very low-Contain ketones, considered non-toxic:    Everlasting      Eucalyptus globulus      Rosemary cineole and verbenon chemotypes      Vetiver
  

PHENOLS:
 

• Beneficial properties: Strong antibacterial and antiseptic, counter irritant, highly oxygenating, stimulating, anti-oxidant properties
  
• Possible toxic effects: Skin irritation, liver toxicity, shortness of breath, itching or burning
   
• Safe use: Blend with other oils for topical application, always dilute, use internally short term usage (2-4 days) at moderate dosage, or use homeopathic dosage. Avoid use with asthmatics, skin sensitive individuals, during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Avoid undiluted topical use.
   
• These oils contain significant phenol constituents:    Anise      Ajowan      Allspice      Basil      Bay leaf      Clove      Cassia      Oregano      Sassafrass      Savory      Tarragon      Thyme
   

SESQUITERPENES AND MONOTERPENES:
 

• Beneficial properties: Anti-inflammative, pain killers, discharge toxins from glands and organs, oxygenate pineal and pituitary glands, antiviral, antibacterial, inhibit accumulation of toxicity in tissues, antidepressant, stimulating.
  
• Possible toxic effects: Skin irritation, sensitization, rash or burning, photo sensitivity.
  
• Safe use: Always dilute, use in low doses. Do not use within 24 hours before sun exposure or UV light exposure. Avoid use with highly sensitive or allergic individuals, small children.
  
• These oils contain significant amounts of terpene constituents:  Clove      Cinnamon      Cassia      Juniper      Pine      Fir      All citrus oils

 

COUMARIN OR FUROCOUMARIN:
 

• Beneficial properties: Synergistic-enhance the properties of other oils, circulatory stimulant, vein tonic, antispasmodic, sedative, bactericidal, fresh and stimulating aroma.
  
• Possible toxic effects: Increases the body’s sensitivity; rashes, burning sensation, increased sunburn sensitivity (phototoxic).
   
• Safe use: Avoid sunlight or UV light exposure within 24 hours of use.
   
• These oils contain significant amounts of coumarin or furocoumarin constituents:    Angelica      Bergamot        Celery     Cumin      Grapefruit      Khella      Lavender      Lemon      Lemon verbena      Mandarin      Orange Parsley      Tagetes      Tangerine      Tarragon      All citrus      All absolutes
   

TOXIC OILS-General usage
 

• Avoid using these oils, or wait until you have over 1,000 hours of aromatherapy experience. They are considerably toxic, and other oils can do the job more safely:     Bitter almond      Boldo     Buchu     Camphor     Calamus      Elecampane      Goosefoot      Horseradish     Jaborandi     Mugwort      Mustard      Rue      Santolina      Sassafrass     Tonka bean      Thuja      Turpentine      Wormwood

 

TOXIC OILS-Oral usage
 

• Avoid using these oils orally. They are mildly to extremely toxic. When in doubt about the safety of an oil, use homeopathic doses for internal use. All oils listed above, plus:     Arnica      Ajowan      Birch      Cade      Hyssop Tagetes      Tansy      Wintergreen 
   
   

SAFEST OILS:
 

• These oils are generally regarded as safe. They are the most benign oils, safest for use during pregnancy and for sensitive individuals:    Bergamot Chamomile      Champaca      Frankincense      Geranium      Lavender  Lemon      Mandarin      Marjoram      May chang      Myrrh      Neroli      Nerolina      Orange      Palmarosa      Patchouli      Rosemary-verbenon ct.      Rosalina      Rose      Tea tree      Ylang ylang      Jasmine abs.
• Special considerations for pregnancy-even though an oil may be on the safe list, pregnant women can become very sensitive to aromas, and may have a reaction to the aroma of an oil. Always dilute to 1-2% for use during pregnancy. Fennel, dill and anise increase milk production during lactation, parsley and sage reduce milk production.
   

BABIES AND SMALL CHILDREN:
 

• Unless diluted to a homeopathic dosage, avoid use of peppermint; it is too cooling for small children and can shock their systems. Avoid all toxic oils and oils that would not be used for sensitive individuals. Dilute to 1% or weaker. These oils are considered safe for babies and small children when used at low doses:     Bergamot      Chamomile      Frankincense      Geranium      Lavender      Lemon      Mandarin      May chang      Myrrh      Orange Palmarosa      Rosalina      Rose      Tea tree      Ylang ylang

 

SPECIFIC CONTRAINDICATIONS

Specific Symptom: Avoid these oils

Allergies:  Goldenrod

Asthma:  Yarrow     Oregano     Rosemary     Cassia

Breast cancer*:  Anise     Cypress*     Sage*     Clary sage      Coriander*

Cancer:  Calamus      Basil      Sassafrass     Tarragon

Epilepsy or seizures:  (All high to moderate ketone content)  Hyssop    Sage           Nutmeg     Fennel     Anise

Glaucoma:   Thyme      Hyssop      Cypress     Tarragon

Taking coumadin or other blood-thinning drugs:   Lavender      Khella      Spike lavender      Bay laurel

High blood pressure:    Lemon      Hyssop      Rosemary

Hypo-thyroid condition:    Fennel

Pregnancy:    All oils with very high to moderate ketone content

Lactation:    Cypress     Peppermint      Sage (suppress milk production)

Skin allergies:    All oils high in phenols, monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes

Sun exposure, tanning:    All oils with coumarin, all absolutes, all citrus oils

Tumors*:    Fennel*      Anise*      Caraway*

Urinary infection:    Juniper leaf (Use juniper berry, grapefruit or tea tree instead)

Young children under age 5:    Eucalyptus      Peppermint      All high to moderate ketone or phenol content
 

*Tumors and breast cancer advisory is offered for you to help make an informed choice. These oils contain plant estrogen-like substances that many feel may contribute to an already high estrogen condition. An alternative group feels that these plant hormones are exactly what the body needs, providing a signal to the body to stop producing estrogen.

ALCHEMY-THE METAPHYSICAL ASPECTS OF AROMATHERAPY
by Kathryn Sharp

A truly wholistic approach to aromatherapy (or any therapeutic form) must address all levels of healing, including those beyond our third dimensional physical forms. Treating physical conditions with essential oils is a large and important part of aromatherapy. Yet there is more to the whole picture of healing.

Every physical condition reflects our mental, emotional, and spiritual condition. Our thoughts and feelings influence our experience of the reality, and this applies to the physical body. When dysfunctional thought patterns, limiting beliefs, or unexpressed emotions are held long enough in the energy field, often unconsciously, they will manifest into the physical body as dis-ease.

Often when we heal a condition in the physical body, the opportunity arises for us to feel long suppressed emotions, or to become conscious of our negative beliefs and thoughts. This gives us an opportunity to make a new choice. When we make a conscious choice for change on these levels, we not only heal the condition from our physical bodies, but we also heal the pattern that caused our condition.

 

METAPHYSICAL HEALING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

THE PROCESS OF ALCHEMY
Healing of all kinds can be greatly enhanced by using this simple, four-stage technique. It is easy to do and can be used by anyone. Alchemy helps to open a bridge between our physical symptoms and the mental and emotional awareness that will bring about permanent change.

 
STAGE ONE-”IDENTIFY”
All healing takes place in only one time: The ever-present now. It is possible to heal both past and future events or conditions. However, the actual healing takes place only now. Now is the only point of power where actual change can occur, because now is the only time where we are actually living.

Many times we have very little consciousness in our point of power-the present. We are always thinking about the past or the future. Our thoughts are electromagnetic energy. When we think about things in the past or future, we are actually energizing the past (or future). We are directing energy away from our true self (who exists only in the now). For true healing to take place, we must come into our place of power in the present moment. The first step of stage one is to:

Step 1-Become Present!
Notice your breathing. Notice how the breath feels as it moves into your body and out again. Notice everything around you. Don’t label things or think about them. Just notice them. Notice the sounds and the silence. Notice your thoughts. Notice how the mind will attempt to draw your attention into the past or the future. Continue to bring your attention back to the present moment. Just be present wherever you are and observe.


Become Present! (For Practitioners)
Before you and your client come together, make your intention to be fully present with this person. Feel your breathing, feel the inside of your body, and hold that awareness as you interact with your client. Ask your client to take some deep breaths and to become fully present with you. Make sure they are sitting with their feet planted squarely on the floor. If they have trouble being present or try to retreat into conversation, you may have them inhale a tree oil or any oil that feels right to help them focus in this time and space.

Step two-Identify
As you begin to notice the mind, you will become aware of its content. Your way of thinking will begin to reveal the exact patterns of negativity that the body is responding to. Be fully present and continue to observe your thoughts without judgment. See if you can identify the patterns of negativity, the thoughts or beliefs, that are no longer serving in order to create what you desire to experience. Decide what you would like to reprogram to create health and well being.

Sometimes it is easier to identify the feelings beneath the mind. The body’s response to the mind’s negativity is emotion. By coming into the present and focusing on your breathing, you may become aware of a feeling or sensation somewhere in your body. Where is your attention drawn? How does it feel? You may be able to identify a specific emotion, or you may not have a word for it. Either way is okay. Do not judge or resist the feeling, simply observe it with your full presence. Do not identify with it.
 

Identify (for Practitioners)
Ask your client what he or she is seeking help with. Then continue to hold a receptive space. Very often the client will begin to offer a deeper level of information, making new identifications and connections of their own just by being in the receptive space you are providing. It is important that this information surfaces through the client. It is best to avoid leading her to an outcome, even if you think you can clearly see the causal factors.

If the client needs help identifying, simply offer your observations and allow him to find the ones that are real for him. It is helpful to use a pendulum or another means of connecting to a higher guidance system so that your mind does not take over and try to control the outcome or lead the client in a direction (minds love to do that!).

Ask your client what thoughts or beliefs are connected to his condition. Listen deeply and hold a receptive space as the client notices his thoughts. Observe when the consciousness is in resistance, avoidance, or diversion, and when it connects to the core. There is a different feeling and resonance to the voice when connected to the core energy. If the client gets stuck and can not seem to make the connection, have him inhale a root or navel chakra essential oil to assist.

Sometimes it is easier to start with identification of the feelings. As the client talks about her condition, pay close attention to the feelings that are emanating from her. Even if the person is unaware of any emotional aspects, suppressed emotion will be vibrating in her field. As you attune to that person, you may feel the feelings that she is not feeling, or you may hear it in her voice. If you feel sadness inside, for example, ask her if she has had any losses or sad events in her life in the recent past. This may be enough for her to make the connection to the feeling.

 
STAGE TWO-”ACTIVATE”

Step one-Set Intention
Whatever you have identified as being no longer desired or effective, whether it is a feeling, a belief, a behavior, a judgment, or a way of thinking, it must be transmuted into something new. It is best to replace the old with something simple, one that creates a feeling in your body rather than a complex mental concept.
 

Set Intention (for Practitioners)
Help your client to understand that whenever something is leaving the human energy field, such as letting go of a negative thought pattern or suppressed emotion that has been there for a long time, it is necessary to chose something to replace it. The process of alchemy is the process of transmutation, changing one form of energy into another. Since energy doesn’t die, it can only be transmuted into a new form. If we simply “remove” the old from our field without providing the new form, we create an empty space in our fields. The universe hates a vacuum, so that space must be filled with something. We may even attract the same pattern back again.

For this reason it is an essential practice to make a conscious choice of what energy or form to replace it with. This can be very different from person to person. It is best to keep the new form simple and positive, such as “truth”, “new choices in communication”, “acceptance”, etc. It is important that the words reflect an energy that the person desires to integrate, and that they “feel right”.

Step two-Activation
By taking action in the physical world to support the intention that has been set, we begin to make the transmutation real. Nothing can manifest into the physical world without activation. Select the essential oils that will support the change you are desiring to create with your new intention. These oils will enhance the new frequencies in your body and energy field as you realize the new form. Each time you apply or ingest the formula, remember the intention you have set. Remind yourself also of the other forms of support you have, including friends and family, health care providers and treatments, and spiritual assistance.

Activation (for Practitioners)
The client, with your help, has identified thought patterns and/or emotions that are not serving, as well as the change he wishes to integrate. Decide on the selection of oils, and where they are to be placed on the body. Remind him to be conscious of his intention every time he applies the oil. The essential oils will be anchoring the higher frequencies of change directly into the physical body through the nervous system. It is best to apply the formula at least two times daily while holding the conscious connection to the new reality he is choosing to bring in. A meditation or visualization may be helpful at the same time, especially if he is a highly visual person. By focusing his consciousness on this action and repeating it daily, he is empowering his chosen transmutation and creating a new reality. When the person is truly willing and committed to the necessary repetition, there is no condition that can not be healed and transformed through this process.

 

STAGE THREE-”INTEGRATE”
Stage three is the stage where people become impatient with the process. During stage three, we have already set our intention and activated it. We may have experienced a temporary feeling of change or success with the process.

But in order to make the change completely real, we must integrate the new form into our bodies. On the surface, it may feel as if nothing is happening. We may experience our doubt or self judgment, we may feel as if our case is hopeless or that it is impossible for us to change. We may feel as though it would be easier to give up and go back to the old reality. This is the time when our doubt and resistance is being made conscious in order to transmute the desired change.

During this part of the process, it is important to keep taking the remedy or using the oil, to keep taking the actions in the physical world even through our doubt and resistance. Focus on the new intention whenever you think of it, no matter what you are doing. When you observe the mind going off into the old pattern, come back to the present as soon as you see it. Waste no time on self judgment or negativity. Just return to the point of power-the now. Affirm your intention for change and feel the change integrating into your body.

Be glad to see the doubt and resistance as it comes into your awareness, for this is the way it is transmuted. As long as you were not conscious of the feelings, there was no possibility for change.

STAGE FOUR-”COMPLETION”
When we reach the completion stage, we are no longer feeling the need to use our remedies or essential oils. We begin to feel and see the changes integrating into our lives.

During this stage, it is important to observe and acknowledge the times when you see yourself expressing the change you have activated earlier. As the new reality becomes more and more integrated into your life, feel and express gratitude for the change.

Gratitude creates an energy in your field that actually speeds the integration of new patterns and frequencies. By consistently expressing gratitude for the change, we set up a positive energy field that attracts more positive experiences into our lives. It is true that whatever we choose to empower with our attention grows!

Integration and Completion (for Practitioners)
Practitioners can assist their clients during the third and fourth stages by helping them to observe change and expressing their gratitude to the people, beings, and treatments that have been supporting the transmutation.

Remind your client to express gratitude for even the smallest movement toward change and the new reality. By expressing gratitude in advance for that which we desire, we focus our attention on it in a positive way, without supporting the energy of lack or need (since we are acknowledging that which is already coming to us). This empowers our intention in a whole new way, enabling us to create and experience the new reality.

This final stage of acknowledgment is perhaps the most important stage of all, for without it, there is no completion. Our spirits must know we are complete before we can fully move on to something else. It is wise and fun to mark this stage with an event, a party, a dinner, a ceremony, something special that serves to honor the completion of our process of alchemy.