Single Subject Index
Essential oils... aromatherapy... homeopathy... reflexology... they all offer such a rich promise, but lots of people offer rich promises and they seldom come through with the product promised. It's funny, I kind of backed into all of this, because I was looking for solutions for my own life and just wanted to share the "good news" with those around me. Anecdotally speaking, I have a wealth of my own stories as to why I am "thrilled" "excited" and even yes, still "Eager" to share what I am learning in my studies of medicinal plants. Which is what aromatheraphy is. Some people may say, well, how can something I smell or rub on my body really make a difference.
I would like to answer that question right now. You see your skin is a major organ as important as any other organ in your body. More important in some aspects, because not only is it assigned with the protection of the human body, but also with the difficult task of elimination and cleaning. One of only two major areas of the body to deal with these issues, the skin connects a neatwork of blood vessels, nerve endings and countlessly links to every area of the body.
Oils applied to your skin, are absorbed, and with them the chemical imprint down to a molecular level on what the chemical building blocks are in that oil. Which if you were looking at lavender, would be
Main Constituents
Borneol, camphor, cineol, geraniol, linalol, linalyl acetate. Compared with true lavender, the oil contains a greater proportion of borneol and a lesser proportion of linalol.
And if you knew what the "effect" those chemicals had on the human body you would then have a list of the properties of lavender:
Properties
Aniirhcumatic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diuretic, emmcna-goguic, nervine, parasiticidal, rubcfacient, sedative, sudorific, ionic, vulnerary.
And then you would start reading all the properties of all the oils, to find out which oils could be beneficial in your life to make it a healthier, more rewarding experience. (Still with me so far?)
Now allowing for the exceptions of pregnancy and very early childhood there a few counter-indications of any essential oil widely used by us. There are herbs that have to be watched closely and evaluated on a specie by specie standard, but we can go into that later.
Here you will find an alphabetical index of the theraputic grade essential oils we use here at Fairy Dreams. Because not unlike the name of our site, our hope is to bring more peace, magic and healing to those around us.
Essence |
Physical |
Emotional |
Anise |
Bronchitis, colds, coughs, flatulence, flu, muscle aches, rheumatism |
Depression |
Basil |
Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect bites, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism and sinusitis. |
Fatigue, exhaustion, burnout, memory and concentration |
Bay |
Dandruff, hair care, neuralgia, oily skin, poor circulation, sprains and strains. |
Emotional exhaustion and fatigue |
Bay laurel |
Amenorrhea, colds, flu, loss of appetite, tonsillitis. |
Confidence, mental confusion |
Bergamot |
Acne, abscesses, anxiety, boils, cold sores, cystitis, halitosis, itching, loss of appetite, oily skin, psoriasis |
Anger, anxiety, confidence, depression, stress, fatigue, fear, peace, happiness, insecurity and loneliness. |
Bois de rose (Rosewood)
Calendula |
Acne, colds, dry skin, dull skin, fever, flu, frigidity, headache, oily skin, scars, sensitive skin, stress, stretch marks
Anti-septic, stimulant and anti-fungal properties. Reduces swelling, aids wound and burn healing, helpful for acne, impetigo, eczema. Good for wounds, bruising, general skin problems. Current studies suggest that Calendula may benefit patients that have HIV. |
Depression, emotional imbalance
Exhaustion, concentration
|
Cajeput |
Asthma, bronchitis, coughs, muscle aches, oily skin, rheumatism, sinusitis, sore throat and spots. |
Fatigue, mental confusion
|
Cardamom |
Appetite loss of, colic, halitosis. |
Fatigue, stress, shame, guilt |
Carrot seed |
Eczema, gout, mature skin, toxin build-up, water retention |
Anxiety, confusion, exhaustion, mood swings and stress |
Cedarwood Atlas |
Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughing, cystitis, dandruff and dermatitis. |
Anxiety, fear, insecurity and stress. |
Cedarwood
Champaca |
Acne, arthritis, bronchitis, coughs, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, insect repellent, stress
Cough, bronchitis, anti-spasmodic, colic, wounds, flatulence, abcesses, |
Anxiety, fear and insecurity
Aphrodisiac, Warming, Happiness, Peace |
German chamomile |
Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, insomnia, nausea, neuralgia, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, wounds. |
Anger, anxiety, depression, fear, irritability, loneliness, PMS and stress. |
Roman Chamomile |
Abscesses, allergies, arthritis, boils, colic, cuts, cystitis, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, flatulence, hair, headache, inflamed skin, insect bites, nausea, neuralgia, PMS, rheumatism, sores, sprains, strains, wounds. |
Anger, anxiety, depression, fear, irritability, loneliness, insomnia and stress. |
Cinnamon |
Constipation, exhaustion, flatulence, lice, low blood pressure, rheumatism, scabies. |
Concentration, emotional and mental fatigue |
Citronella |
Excessive perspiration, fatigue, headache, insect repellent, oily skin |
Mind fog, tension |
Clary sage |
Amenorrhea, asthma, coughing, gas, labour pains, sore throat. |
Anxiety, fatigue, exhaustion, fear, loneliness and stress |
Clove bud |
Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, immune system, rheumatism, sprains, toothache |
Memory and concentration, fatigue, depression |
Coriander |
Aches, arthritis, colic, gout, indigestion, nausea, rheumatism |
Fatigue, irritation |
Cypress |
Excessive perspiration, haemorrhoids, oily skin, rheumatism, varicose veins. |
Confidence, grief, memory and concentration |
Eucalyptus Globulous |
Arthritis, bronchitis, catarrh, cold sores, colds, coughing, fever, flu, poor circulation, sinusitis. |
Concentration, memory |
Fennel |
Bruises, cellulite, flatulence, gums, halitosis, mouth, nausea, obesity, toxin build-up, water retention |
Fatigue, emotional imbalance |
Frankincense |
Anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, extreme coughing, scars and stretch marks |
Anxiety, depression, fatigue exhaustion and burnout, fear, grief, happiness and peace, insecurity, loneliness, panic and panic attacks and stress |
Geranium |
Acne, cellulite, dull skin, lice, menopause, oily skin. |
Anxiety, depression, happiness, mood imbalance and stress |
Ginger |
Aching muscles, arthritis, nausea, poor circulation |
fatigue exhaustion and burnout |
Grapefruit |
Cellulite, dull skin, toxin build-up, water retention. |
Confidence, fear depression, happiness and peace, and stress |
Helichrysum |
Abscesses, acne, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, irritated skin, wounds |
Grief, loneliness, panic and panic attacks, shock |
Hyssop |
Bruises, coughing, sore throat, respiratory system |
Concentration, nervousness |
Jasmine |
Dry skin, labour pains, sensitive skin. |
Stress, depression, fear, fatigue exhaustion and burnout, confidence and anger |
Juniper berry |
Cellulite, gout, haemorrhoids, obesity, rheumatism, toxin build-up, urinary system |
Agitation, negative energy |
Lavender |
Acne, allergies, anxiety, asthma, athlete's foot, bruises, burns, chicken pox, colic, cuts, cystitis, depression, dermatitis, earache, flatulence, headache, hypertension, insect bites, insect repellent, itching, labour pains, migraine, oily skin, rheumatism, scabies, scars, sores, sprains, strains, stress, stretch marks, vertigo, whooping cough |
Anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks and stress |
Lemon |
Athlete's foot, colds, corns, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts |
Fear happiness and peace, memory and concentration |
Lemongrass |
Acne, athlete's foot, digestion, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress |
Fatigue and mental confusion |
Marjoram |
Aching muscles, arthritis, cramps, migraine, neuralgia, rheumatism, spasm, sprains |
Mood swings, PMS symptoms, stress |
Melissa |
Flu, indigestion, herpes, nausea, shingles and cold sores |
Agitation, anxiety, dementia, nervous tension |
Myrrh |
Amenorrhea, athlete's foot, bronchitis, chapped skin, gums, halitosis, itching, ringworm |
Emotional imbalance, creativity |
Myrtle |
Acne, asthma, coughs, haemorrhoids, irritated skin |
Addiction and self destructive behaviour, depression |
Neroli |
Mature skin, oily skin, scars, stretch marks |
Anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, panic attacks and stress |
Niaouli |
Acne, bronchitis, colds, coughs, dull skin, oily skin, sore throat, whooping cough |
Concentration and mental fog |
Nutmeg |
Arthritis, constipation, muscle aches, nausea, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism and slow digestion. |
Mental fatigue |
Bitter orange |
Colds, constipation, dull skin, flatulence, flu, gums, mouth, slow digestion, |
Anger, confidence, depression, fear, happiness, peace and stress |
Oregano |
Coughs, digestion, respiration |
Insecurity |
Parsley |
Congestion, digestion, diuretic, immune system, kidney infections and stones |
Frigidity |
Patchouli |
Acne, cellulite, chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, mature skin, oily skin. |
Fatigue, frigidity exhaustion and stress |
Black pepper |
Aching muscles, arthritis, detox, constipation, muscle cramps, poor circulation, sluggish digestion. |
Anxiety, fatigue, concentration |
Peppermint |
Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies, sinusitis, vertigo |
fatigue exhaustion and burnout, memory and concentration |
Pine |
Colds, congestion, cough, flu, lungs sinusitis |
Depression, fatigue, nervous exhaustion |
Rose |
Eczema, mature skin, sprains, swelling, anti-inflamatory |
Anger, anxiety, frigidity, depression grief, menopause, happiness and peace, loneliness, panic and panic attacks and stress |
Rosemary |
Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, dull skin, exhaustion, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation= and rheumatism. |
fatigue exhaustion and burnout, confidence, memory and concentration |
Sandalwood |
Bronchitis, chapped and dry skin, laryngitis, oily skin, strep throat, urinary tract problems |
Anxiety, depression, exhaustion and burnout, fear, grief, irritability and stress |
Spearmint |
Asthma, exhaustion, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies. |
Depression, mental fatigue |
Thyme |
Arthritis, bronchitis, candida, cuts, dermatitis, gastritis, laryngitis |
Concentration and memory |
Vetiver |
Acne, arthritis, muscular aches, oily skin, rheumatism |
Anger, anxiety, exhaustion, insomnia, fear, grief, insecurity and stress |
Violet leaf |
Bronchitis, insomnia, liver congestion, sluggish circulation, problem skin |
Fear, nostalgia, obsession, shyness |
Yarrow |
Acne, arthritis, inflammation, hair care, hypertension, insomnia |
Insomnia, stress and tension |
Ylang Ylang |
Hypertension, menopause and PMS symptoms, palpitations |
Anger, depression, frigidity, mood swings, PMS, stress |
