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