Essential Oils L to P

Plants contain volatile oils as part of their "essence". These essential oils arc extracted from leaves or flowers and have long been used to enhance emotional and physical wellbeing, as aromatherapists do today. You can buy them at health food stores and other suppliers.

Throughout this website you will find suggestions to use particular oils as part of a herbal treatment or preventative measure. The two most common uses of the oils are for massage (diluted in a base oil such as soya or grapeseed oil) and undiluted in a warm bath. Many uses recommended here are for ailments outside the scope of this website.

Note Never take essential oils internally.

Lavender: Depression, anxiety, tension, nervousness, insomnia, mood swings, PMS. Infections, colds, flu, coughs, cattarh, sinusitis, burns, skin infections. Injuries, cuts, wounds. Ulcers, migraine, headaches, muscular pain and tension. Rheumatism, sciatica, arthritis, period pain, scanty periods, vaginal discharge and infection. Pain in childbirth, weak contractions, retained placenta. In children: colic, infections, irritability, insomnia. Palpitations, high blood pressure. Repelling insects, insect stings, bites. Nausea and asthma.

Lemon: Infections, fevers, lowered immunity, chest infections, colds, flu, catarrh, sinusitis, sore throats, ear infections and earaches. Cuts and wounds, nosebleeds. Stomach and bowel infections, diarrhea, acid stomach, gastritis, peptic ulcers, gallstones. Rheumatism, gout, arthritis, varicose veins, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis. Greasy skin, boils and spots, verrucas, warts. Lethargy, tiredness, sging, nervous tension, anxiety.

Melissa: Skin problems, allergies, asthma, coughs. Menstrual irregularities, period pain, infertility. High blood pressure, hyperventila-tion, palpitations. Shock, depression, anxiety, lethargy, insomnia. Repelling insects. Stress related headaches, indigestion, colic, diarrhea. Herpes infections, bacterial and fungal infections. Plants contain volatile oils as part of their "essence". These essential oils arc extracted from leaves or flowers and have long been used to enhance emotional and physical wellbeing, as aromatherapists do today. You can buy them at health food stores and other suppliers.

Myrrh: Chest infections, colds, flu, catarrh, sinusitis. Sore throats, mouth infections, ulcers, bleeding gums. Digestive problems, diarrhea, poor appetite. Weak contractions, vaginal infections. Cuts and wounds, ulcers, athlete's foot, lowered immunity, candidiasis. Note Avoid in early pregnancy.

Neroli: Depression, insomnia, anxiety, stress, low libido, shock, sexual problems. Scarring, dry skin, aging skin. Digestive problems, colic, diarrhea, palpitations, period pains, menopausal problems.

Oregano: Bronchitis, viral infections, fungal infections. Arthritis, rheumatism, muscular aches and pains. Digestive problems. Irregular, scanty periods. Note Avoid in early pregnancy.

Peppermint: Indigestion, colic, wind, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, travel sickness. Colds, flu, poor circulation, lethargy, depression, fevers, catarrh, sinusitis, skin problems. Migraine, headaches, nerve pain, mental fatigue, tiredness, shock. Arthritis.

Pine: Catarrh, colds, flu, sore throats. Poor circulation, tiredness, rheumatic pain. Muscular pain and tension. Bladder and kidney infections, fluid retention.