Aromatherapy - A to Z of Essential Oils
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, the information on these pages is gathered from my own experience, books, websites, and other people's experience. I will not be held responsible for any injury resulting from this information. If you have a medical condition, you should seek qualified medical advice and supervision at all times.
This is an incomplete list of oils (mostly ones that I have collected). Information about the use of each oil and other essential oils will be added gradually.
On this page:
- A - Z 100% Pure Essential Oils
- A - Z commercial essential oil blends
- A - Z carrier and blending oils
- Other blending suggestions
A - Z 100% Pure Essential Oils
| Common name | Scientific name | Use for | Avoid |
| Basil | Ocimum basilicum | concentration, depression, headaches | children, pregnancy |
| Bergamot | Citrus bergamia | stress, acne, cold sores | may cause skin sensitivity to sunlight |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | muscle aches, bruising | may irritate sensitive skin |
| Cedarwood | Cedus atlantica | coughs, acne | pregnancy |
| Chammomile | teething, tension | 3% oils are not suitable for vaporisation | |
| Chammomile Blue | dermatitis, eczema, tension, stress, insomnia, migraine, headache | 3% oils are not suitable for vaporisation, low blood pressure | |
| Citronella | Cymbopogon winterianus | insect repellant | sensitive skin |
| Clove | Syzygium aromaticum | toothache, in toothpaste | keep away from eyes |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus polybractea | colds, flu, fever, cough, cleaning | do not ingest |
| Fennel | Foeniculum vulgare | indigestion, fluid retention | pregnancy |
| Frankincense | Boswellia carteri | dry skin, inflamed skin | |
| Jasmine | childbirth, stress | 3% oils are not suitable for vaporisation, low blood pressure | |
| Lavender | Lavendula augustifolia | stress, cuts, burns, headaches, migraines, insomnia, eczema, antiseptic | |
| Lemon | Citrus limon | stress, depression, colds | may cause skin sensitivity to sunlight |
| Marjoram | Origanum marjorama | insomnia, muscle aches | pregnancy |
| Melissa | migraines, stress, headaches, eczema, hives | 3% oils are not suitable for vaporisation, low blood pressure | |
| Neroli | insomnia, premenstrual symptoms | 3% oils are not suitable for vaporisation, low blood pressure | |
| Orange | Citrus aurantium | eczema, stress | may cause skin sensitivity to sunlight |
| Patchouli | Pogostemon cablin | tinea, damaged skin | children |
| Peppermint | Mentha x piperita | indigestion, nausea, colds, flue | pregnancy |
| Petitgrain | Petitgrain bigarde | insomnia, acne | |
| Rose | dry skin, premenstrual symptoms, stress | 3% oils are not suitable for vaporisation, low blood pressure | |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | dandruff, headaches, concentration | Epilepsy, high blood pressure, do not take internally |
| Rosewood | Aniba rosaeodora | nausea, stress, acne, dermatities | |
| Sandalwood | Sandalum album | sensitive skin, cystitis | |
| Tea tree | Melaleuca alternifolia | cleaning, cuts, congestion, an antiseptic and antibacterial | do not ingest |
| Ylang Ylang | Cananga odorata | stress, tension |
A - Z commercial essential oil blends
| Oil Blends | Oils in blend | Brand |
| Meditation Oil | Oakmoss Bergamot Ylang Ylang Benzoin Ban Patchouli Cedarwood Tolu Lavender Nutmeg Orange Frankincense |
Meditation Blend |
| Recovery | Lemon Juniperberry Fennel Ginger |
Sanctuary |
| Winter Blues | Lemon Cypress Eucalyptus Juniper Thyme |
Sanctuary |
A - Z carrier and blending oils
| Base Oil | Useful for |
| Almond oil or Sweet almond oil | irritated skin, earache, hair conditioning |
| Apricot kernal oil | skin problems, eczma, hives |
| Arnica oil | bruises, sprains |
| Avocado oil | dry skin |
| Calendula oil | cuts, irritated skin |
| Evening primrose oil | eczma, premenstrual symptoms |
| Grapeseed Oil | oily skin |
| Hypericum oil | haemorrhoids, bruises |
| Jojoba oil | eczma, dermatities, hives, hair conditioning |
| Macadamia oil | irritated skin |
| Pumpkin seed oil | water retention |
| Rosehip oil | old or dry skin, eczma |
| Wheatgerm oil | irritated skin |
Other blending suggestions
| Product | Useful for |
| Bicarbonate soda | cleaning, deodorising |
| Calcium carbonate powder | toothpaste with glycerin |
| Epsom Salts | bath salts, sore muscles |
| Glycerine | toothpaste with calcium carbonate, bath salts for moisture |
| Rock salt or Sea salt | bath salts, exfoliation |
| Rosewater | skin mist, moisturising |
| Solubliser | dispersing oil in water |
| Witchhazel | astringent,toner, exczma |