Oil Properties List by Julia Lawless’s《Home Aromatherapy》
Stimulating Oils:For low blood pressure and lack of energy
Basil, Black pepper, Cardomon, Ginger, Peppermint, Pine Needle, Rosemary, Thyme.
Relaxing Oil:For emotional or physical tension
Atlas Cedarwood, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage,
Expectorant Oils: For colds, coughs and congestion.怯痰劑
Eucalyptus, Myrtle, Peppermint, Pine Needle, Rosemary, Spanish Sage, Thyme.
Antiseptic Oils: For any kind of virus or infection.
Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon, Pine Needle, Rosemary, Spanish Sage, Tea Tree, Thyme.
Balsamic Oil: To soothe irritating coughs or bronchitis. 緩解因咳嗽與支氣管炎引起的不適
Atlas Cedarwood, Benzoin,
Detoxifying/Cleansing Oils: For cellulitis, Skin Eruptions, Arthritis, etc. 蜂窩組織炎,皮膚出疹,關節炎
Carrot Seed,
Anti-inflammatory/Healing Oils: For infected cuts, sores, stings, etc. 感染的割傷,疼處,蟄傷等
Benzoin, Bergamot, Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose.
Anti-spasmodic Oils: For period pains, indigestion, muscular cramps, etc. 抗痙攣性疼痛的,抗周期性疼痛的。如經痛,消化不良症,肌肉痙攣。
Black Pepper, Cardomon, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Fennel, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Orange, Pine Needle, Rosemary.
Anti-depressant Oils: For post-natal depression, listlessness, etc. 抗沮喪的。產後抑鬱症,冷淡,無精打采的。
Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Petitgrain, Rose, Ylang Ylang.
Aphrodisiac Oils: To increase sexual desire.
Black Pepper, Cardomon, Ginger, Jasmine, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.
Insect Repellents
Atlas Cedarwood, Basil, Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Patchouli, Peppermint, Thyme.