Regulators

Bergamot - use as massage oil, bath oil or in a burner for anxiety, depression, eczema, dermatitis. Frankincense - use as massage oil, bath oil, or in burner for fears, nightmares, premature ageing or rheumatoid arthritis. Geranium - use as massage oil, bath oil or perfume for mood swings, menopausal problems, stomach ulcers or diarrhoea. Rose - use as massage oil, bath oil or perfume for anxiety, emotional trauma, irregular menstruation, impatience or confusion. Rosewood - use as massage oil, bath oil, or perfume for anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, menstrual pain or irregularity.

Stimulants

Eucalyptus - use as inhalant, massage oil, or in burner for colds, influenza, bronchitis, arthritis, muscular pain, infections or immune deficiency. Juniper - use as massage oil for cystitis, urinary infections, arthritis, gout, period pains or scanty periods. Peppermint - use as inhalant, bath oil, or in burner for mental fatigue, concentration or memory difficulties, indigestion, nausea, flatulence, muscular and joints aches and pains. Rosemary - use as inhalant, bath oil or in burner for mental fatigue, poor memory, arthritis, muscular aches, immune deficiency. Tea Tree - use undiluted for burns, insect bites and stings, mouth ulcers, athlete's foot, ringworm, nail bed infections or as massage oil for cystitis or thrush.

Sedatives

Camomile - use as massage oil, inhalant or bath oil for anger, irritability, period pains, heavy periods, menopausal problems. Lavender - use as massage oil, bath oil, inhalant, in burner or as perfume for anxiety or insomnia, eczema or dermatitis, apply undiluted for burns, insect bites and stings. Marjoram - use as massage oil, bath oil, or inhalant for anxiety, stress, hypertension, insomnia, or as inhalant during attack for asthma or panic attack. Orange Blossom (Melissa) - use as massage oil, inhalant, bath oil, in burner or as perfume for anxiety, stress, palpitations, insomnia, premature ageing, immune deficiency. Sandalwood - use as massage oil, bath oil or in burner for stress, fear, insecurity, cystitis, urinary infections, or as gargle or neck massage for throat infections or laryngitis.

Euphorics

Clary Sage - use as massage oil, bath oil or in burner for depression, period pains, PMS, or gargle for throat infections. Grapefruit - use as massage oil, bath oil, perfume or in burner for depression, resentment, gall stones or urinary stones. Jasmine -use as massage oil, bath oil, perfume or in burner for depression, lack of confidence, impotence, frigidity or emotional coldness. Rose Otto - use as massage oil, bath oil or perfume for depression, grief or infertility in women. Ylang-ylang - use as massage oil, bath oil, perfume or in burner for depression, anger, impotence, frigidity, hypertension or palpitations.

Safety Data

Take note of any contra-indications when using essential oils. - Fennel, hyssop and sage should be avoided by epileptics; - Clary sage should not be used while drinking alcohol. - High blood pressure: avoid hyssop, rosemary, sage and thyme. - Homeopathy: homeopathy treatment is not compatible with black pepper, camphor, eucalyptus and the mint oils. - Pregnancy: Use any essential oils in half the stated dose. Do not use angelica, Melissa, basil, bay, Cedar wood, celery seed, citronella, cumin, fennel, hyssop, lovage, marjoram, myrrh, oregano, parsley, pennyroyal, rose, rosemary, rue, sage, tansy, thuja, thyme or wormwood.