The list below describes the therapeutic effects of all essential
oils used in AromaWorks Inhalers and Headache ReLeaf
Roll-On - as well as a few other common oils that you may
want to investigate.
As you experiment, remember that some
oils (basil, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, eucalyptus, fennel,
hyssop, juniper, lemon, marjoram, myrrh, pennyroyal, rosemary,
thyme, wintergreen and large amounts of peppermint) should
not be used during pregnancy.
Also, people with asthma should
use smaller amounts of any essential oil. Then gradually increase
if no adverse reaction occurs.
| Essential Oil |
Therapeutic Effects |
| BASIL |
enhances brain activity & memory; eases depression |
| BERGAMOT |
cleanses metabolism; calms anxiety; cools the system |
| BITTER ORANGE |
relaxes & balances the system; warms internal body |
| BITTER ORANGE |
relaxes & balances the system; warms internal body |
| CHAMOMILE |
calms nerves; eases colic; soothes burns & insect
bites; relieves shingles & skin irritation; treats
exhaustion and stress headache |
| EUCALYPTUS |
relieves cramps & fever; aids concentration; soothes
sinus congestion; treats dandruff |
| FRANKINCENSE |
soothes respiratory system; expectorant |
| GINGER |
stimulates digestion; laxative |
| GRAPEFRUIT |
stimulates weight loss & circulation |
| JASMINE |
relieves frigidity & impotence; dispels sorrow;
enhances romantic urges; increases breast milk production;
eases headaches brought on emotional upset or menstruation |
| LAVENDAR |
imparts tranquility; combats insomnia; soothes headaches
due to sun exposure & fever |
| LEMON |
antiseptic; cleanses the system; mildly sedating |
| MARJORAM |
eases arthritis & cold symptoms; soothes grief & obsession |
| NEROLI |
calms nervous energy; aids focused concentration; imparts
optimism & joy |
| PATCHOULI |
counteracts apathy & indecision; boosts confidence |
| PEPPERMINT |
stimulates the metabolism; relieves body aches; eases
hunger headache; combats nausea & menstrual cramps |
| ROSE |
combats sunstroke; relieves hangover, migraine & menstrual
headache; dispels worry & melancholy |
| SAGE |
relieves menstrual pain & menopause symptoms; soothes
nervous anxiety; eases labor pain |
| SANDALWOOD |
soothes fear & anxiety; an aphrodisiac; combats insomnia |
| SPEARMINT |
stimulates the mind; combats exhaustion; eases digestion |
| VANILLA |
comforts the body & mind; eases menstrual problems |
| YLANG YLANG |
an aphrodisiac; relieves impotence; imparts euphoria |