Essential Oils R to Y

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.

Rose: Maroc, or Bulgar Irregular periods, period pain, PMS, prolapse, tendency to miscarriage, gynecological problems, heavy periods, infertility. Poor circulation, allergies, tiredness, debility. Dry, sensitive skin, aging skin. Note Avoid in early pregnancy.

Rosemary: Exhaustion, poor concentration, mental fatigue, migraine, fainting, headaches, anxiety. Raised cholesterol, liver problems, constipation. Colds, flu, catarrh, sinusitis, asthma. Gout, rheumatism, arthritis, muscle tension and pain, sprains. Skin problems, aging skin, problem hair, poor circulation. Pain.

Sandalwood: Urinary infections, vaginal infections and discharge, chest infections, sore throats, catarrh. Sensitive skin, acne, rashes, skin infections, fungal and bacterial infections. Low libido, nervousness, anxiety, lethargy, depression, menstrual problems.

Thyme: Weak digestion, wind, poor appetite, stomach and bowel infections, diarrhea, worms. Flu, colds, coughs, catarrh, sinusitis, sore throats, asthma. Chest, gum, and mouth infections. Low immunity, thrush, urinary infections, fluid retention. Poor circulation, fatigue, depression, poor concentration and memory, insomnia. Cuts and wounds, rheumatism, arthritis. Insect bites and stings. Note Avoid in early pregnancy.

Ti-Tree (Tea-Tree): Lowered immunity, colds, flu, childhood infections, fevers, cold sores, shingles, chickenpox. Verrucas, warts, acne, spots and boils, ringworm, burns, athlete's foot, thrush, candidiasis, glandular fever. Note Dilute well - may irritate sensitive skins.

Ylang-Ylang: Hyperventilation, palpitations, shock, stress, anxiety, anger, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, low libido, skin problems, tension, sexual problems, lack of confidence.