First Aid with Essential Oils
The following information is not intended as medical advice. It is educational and based on the experiences of Young Living essential oil users and The Essential Oil Desk Reference compiled by Essential Science Publishing.
Lavender: cuts, bruises, burns, stings, lice and helps with bleeding, pimples
Peppermint: headaches and sore muscles, fever
Melrose: cuts and scrapes, fungal infections (athlete’s foot)
Tea Tree Oil: cleaning cuts and scrapes, bug bites, lice, fungal infections, pimples
Purification: bug bites, lice, pimples
Lemongrass, Elemi and Wintergreen: ligaments, carpal tunnel
Marjoram: muscle aches
Lemon: clean hands, clean air
Helichrysum: pain reliever, controls bleeding
Geranium: controls bleeding
Clove: anesthetic (great for splinters, so is Thieves oil) – can get hot, have vegetable oil handy
Rosemary: fungal infections
PanAway: pain reliever
Emotional Aid with Essential Oils
Joy: helps with depression, mourning, foul mood
Valor: alleviates fears, anxiety
Believe: helps depression, stress, anxiety; helps focus on goals
White Angelica: negative energies and emotions
Lavender: calming
Citrus Oils: uplifting
Peace and Calming: quells anxiety and fears
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Basil: Anti-inflammatory, helps intestinal problems, muscle spasms,
headaches, and mental fatigue. Dilute with carrier oil.
Bergamot: Analgesic, anti-depressant, anxiety, female hormone
balance. Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, allergies, sedative.
Birch: .Analgesic, anti-spasmodic, natural cortisone, may give
relief to arthritis, bone, joint, and muscle pain. Helps back pain.
Cardamon: Diuretic, anti-bacterial, normalizes appetite, colic,
coughs, heartburn, nausea, menstrual period. . :
Cedar (Canadian red): Anti-bacterial, antiseptic, follicle
stimulant, helps dandruff, hair loss, respiratory system.
Cedarwood: Purifies animal odors. Helps cellulite, bronchitis, hair
loss, dandruff, and oily hair. Tones lymph system.
Chamomile (roman): Skin care, acne, boils, rashes, and hair care.
Helps relieve migraine headaches and inflamed joints.
Cinnamon Bark: Always dilute with carrier oil. Helps with strep and
virus conditions. Strengthens circulatory system.
Cistus: Stops viruses from mutating, anti-microbial, works directly
on immune system. ‘ *
Clary Sage: May help PMS and hot flashes, helps regulate hormones
and relieves menstrual cramps. Use during labor.’
Clove: Used in Egypt to strengthen respiratory system. Improves
memory, anti-viral helps toothaches and gum pain.
Coriander: Cairo University research: lowers glucose levels by
normalizing insulin levels, supports pancreas function.
Cypress: Anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, lymphatic decongestant.
Used for arthritis, bronchitis, circulation, cramps, parasites.
Davana: Anti-infectious, helps dry chapped skin. Stimulates
endocrine glands. Treats PMS symptoms.
Dill: Helps lower glucose levels by normalizing insulin levels.
Pancreas support bronchial congestion and liver deficiencies.
Eucalyptus: Assists respiratory system, sinuses, flu, and allergies.
Helps hypoglycemia and Candida.
Fennel: assists the adrenal cortex, helps break up toxins and fluid
in tissue. Balances pituitary, thyroid and pineal glands.
Fir: Known to fight airborne germs and bacteria. Can help reduce
symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism and fevers.
Frankincense: Has helped some cases of cancer. Works on immune
system. Has reduced tumors and external ulcers.
Galbanum: Helps wounds, boils and abscesses. Calms mind for
meditation. …
Geranium: Anti-depressant, may assist dissolving stones, helps
shingles and ulceration, deodorant, bug repellant.
Ginger: Anti-parasitic, relieves sprains, breaks up chest
congestion, colic and indigestion, For motion sickness and chills.
Grapefruit: Good for acne, flabby arms, reduces cellulite. Relieves
water retention.
Helichrysum: Anti-bacterial, reduces bleeding in accidents, skin
regenerator, helps repair nerves.
Hyssop: Don’t use on children. Thins mucous, for bruises, immune
stimulator, anti-viral. May help asthma sufferers.
Jasmine: Helps childbirth, labor pain, frigidity, and coughs. Anti-
spasmodic, muscle spasms and uterine disorders.
Juniper: A nerve stimulator, natural diuretic and cleanser. Reduces
dermatitis, eczema and acne.
Lavender: Universal oil, can use pure. May help allergies, all types
of burns, ulcers, insomnia, diaper rash, to name a few.
Lemon: Germicide, purifies air and water. Relives heartburn, anti-
parasitic, stimulates white and red blood cell formation.
Lemongrass: Mosquito repellant, helps connective tissue repair and
regenerate. Reduces varicose veins. Sedative
Marjoram: Especially good for tight muscles, may calm spasms and
respiratory problems. Insomnia.
Melalueca: Used in war for gangrene and wounds. Can be taken before,
during and after radiation treatment.
Melissa: Powerful anti-viral, anti-depressant, skin problems and
eczema. Regulates menstrual cycle and calms emotions.
Mountain Savory: Kills all airborne bacteria and viruses. Discovered
in 1996 lab studies. Best to diffuse. Anti-bacterial
Myrrh: Helps gum infections, mouth ulcers, skin rashes, wrinkles,
and hemorrhoids. Can help abnormal vaginal discharge.
Myrtle: Helps treat hypothyroidism. Used for chronic coughs as an
expectorant. Fights colds and flu.
Nutmeg: Good for chronic bowel disorder. Eases digestion
difficulties. Good for circulation, gout, flatulence, neuralgia.
Orange: Reduces fluid retention, overcomes sadness, calming to
children, aid digestion, mouth ulcers and gas. :
Oregano: Strong anti-viral and anti-fungal. It stimulates and helps
protect the immune system.
Patchouli: Helps relieve anxiety, influences physical and sexual
energies. Used for centuries for skin care and wrinkles.
Peppermint: Keeps one mentally alert and awake. Relieves some
headaches. Digestion. Reduces fever, nausea, and vomiting.
Petitgrain: Antiseptic, calming, brings mood up, helps heartburn,
and insomnia. Nerve equilibrium.
Pine: Hormone-like, anti-diabetic, cortisone-like, antiseptic, anti-
fungal, used on sore muscles.
Ravensara: From Madagascar, the oil that heals, helps flu and hay
fever, respiratory problems and walking cramps. Rose: Anti-aging,
anti-depressant. Great for skin.
Rosemary: Mental stimulant, fights Candida, good for dandruff helps
open bile duct. Helps reduce cholesterol
Rosewood: Known for slowing the aging process. Used for skin care,
acne, eczema, vaginitis.
Sage: oral infection and skin condition. Asthma, bronchitis,
menopause, and menstrual irregularities.
Sandalwood: Stimulates pineal and pituitary glands to enhance
meditation. Helps with cystitis and urinary tract infections.
Spearmint: Helps to reduce weight. Good for colic, diarrhea, nausea,
helps balance metabolism, stimulates gallbladder.
Spikenard: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, used as a
deodorant and skin tonic.
Spruce: Helps reduce weight. Beneficial for bone pain, arthritis,
rheumatism, aching joints, prostatitis.
Tangerine: Assists dissolving of cellulite, improves circulation,
treats dizziness, laxative, cleansing the lymphatic system.
Tansy (Blue): Anti-inflammatory, Reduces pain, relieves itching,
antihistamme. soothing nerves.
Tarragon: Relief and balance to intestinal tract. Neuromuscular
antispasmodic. Anti-microbial and antiseptic. Colitis, hiccups.
Thyme Anti-bacterial. Respiratory problems, digestive complaints,
treatment for gastritis, bronchitis, asthma, laryngitis.
Valerian: Sedative and tranquiiizing to the central nervous system.
Treats sleep disorders, insomnia, stress, tension.
Veriver: Anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory used for arthritic
symptoms. Antiseptic, warming properties to help hypothermia.
Ylang Ylang: Anti-depressant, alleviates headaches, hot flashes, and
hypertension. Is very calming.
Essential Oil Blends
Abundance: Created to enhance and stimulate the frequency of the
energy fields that surround us, including Law of Attraction.
Acceptance: Stimulates the mind, compelling it to open and accept
new things. Helps overcome procrastination and denial.
Aroma Life: Supports cardiovascular, lymphatic, and circulatory
systems, helping to lower high blood pressure.
Aroma Siez: May help relax, calm and relieve tight, sore, tired, and
aching muscles resulting from sports injuries or stress.
Awaken: A formulation of other blends. It brings one to inner
knowing in order to make changes and desirable transitions.
Brain Power: May increase mental potential, mental clarity, and long
term use may retard the aging process.
Christmas Spirit: Fragrance reminds one of Christmas joy. Contains
powerful anti-viral and anti-bacterial oil.
Citrus Fresh: Stimulates the right brain, bringing about more
creativity, a sense of well being. An air purifier.
Clarity: Designed to promote a clear mind and mental alertness. Use
for headaches. A stimulant for low energy.
Di-Tone: Blended to assist in relieving digestive irregularities an
disturbances (heartburn, upset stomach, bloating).
Dragon Time: Blend of single oils that historically have been used
to alleviate pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping.
Dream Catcher: This formula may help open the mind and enhance
dreams.
EndoFIex: Designed to balance and support the endocrine system. May
stimulate weight loss, alleviate hot flashes.
En-R-Gee: Traditionally used for vitality, circulation, and
alertness, in the body, also mental alertness.
Envision: Helps bring renewed faith in the future and maintain the
emotional fortitude to achieve your goals and dreams.
Exodus II: Used by Moses to protect the Israelites from the plague.
Contains immune-stimulating and antiviral compounds.
Forgiveness: May help release negative memories, thereby allowing
one to get on with their life. Apply to heart and navel.
Gathering: Contains Galbanum, one of Moses favorite oils when he
prayed. Oxygenate the pineal and pituitary glands.
Gentle Baby: It is comforting, soothing, relaxing, and may be
beneficial to the birthing process. Helps reduce stretch marks.
Grounding: “Grounds one to their task.” Helps to deal with
distressing situations logically,
Harmony: Promotes physical and emotional healing by bringing a
harmonic balance to the body’s energy centers.
Hope: Helps reconnect with a feeling of strength and grounding,
allowing one to go forward with their life.
Humility: Assists with the forgiveness process, which helps seek a
closer relationship with God.
Immupower: Anti-microbial, antiviral, builds, strengthens, and
protects the body, supporting its defense mechanisms.
Inner Child: Designed for those suffering abuse. Effects of calming
the nerves with a feeling of inner peace.
Inspiration: Used by Native Americans to increase their
spirituality, enhancing their prayer and inner awareness.
Into the Future: This helps one leave the past behind in order to go
forward with vision and excitement.
Joy: Opens the heart for self-love and brings joy into the heart.
May help overcome grief and depression.
Juva Flex: Supports liver and lymphatic system detoxification as
well as supports digestion. Supports breaking addictions.
Live With Passion: Stimulates the feelings of passion. May help to
overcome depression, mood swings, and loss of drive.
Magnify Your Purpose: Designed to stimulate the endocrine system,
creating energy flow to increase right brain. Creativity.
Melrose: Antiseptic-like properties when used for cleaning cuts,
scrapes, bums, and bruised tissue.
Mister: Thought to help decongest the prostate and promote greater
hormonal balance.
Motivation: The electrical frequency may help one to overcome
feelings of fear and procrastination, and move forward.
M-Grain: Contains oils traditionally used to relieve headaches,
nausea, depression, and problems related to severe migraines.
Pan-Away: Many people have had relief from arthritis symptoms,
sports injuries, sprains, muscle spasms, bumps, and bruises.
Peace & Calming: Best diffused. Promotes relaxation. Used to help
treat hyperactivity. . .
Present Time: Gives the feeling of being in the moment Disease
developed when we live in the past.
Purification: Cleans air, neutralizes mildew. Cuts and scrapes.
Neutralizes poison from insect bites, wasps, spiders, etc.
Raven: Assists in fighting respiratory disease and infections. May
alleviate symptoms of TB, asthma, and pneumonia.
RC: Formulated to help give relief from colds. Bronchitis, sore
throats, sinusitis, and respiratory congestion. Diffuse.
Release: Helps in letting go of negative emotions. Apply to liver
and bottoms of feet.
Relieve It: Contains a high anti-inflammatory action to relieve deep
tissue pain. Alleviates skin and muscle soreness.
Sacred Mountain: Extracted from conifer trees. Anti-bacterial and
soothing to the respiratory, system.
S.A.R.A.: Helps unlock traumatic experiences, such as physical and
emotional abuse.
Sensation: Nourishing and hydrating for the skin and in beneficial
for various skin problems.
Surrender: Creates the feeling of surrendering one’s aggression,
emotion, and controlling attitude.
Thieves: Potent anti-microbial. Weber State University test found
99.6% kill rate against airborne bacteria. Anti-infectious.
3 Wise Men: Designed to open the subconscious through pineal gland
stimulation to help release deep seated trauma.
Trauma Life: May help release buried emotional trauma as well as
upsets such as death of a loved one. assault, abuse, etc.
Valor: Balances electrical energies, gives conscience and courage.
Has changed anaerobic mutated cells back to aerobic state.
White Angelica: Blend of 10 oils that is calming and brings a
feeling of protection. Its frequency neutralizes negative energy.