Essential Oil Profiles D-H
Dill
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Juvenile acne,
Respiratory System- bronchitis-bronchial
drainer
Digestive System- Colic, Dyspepsia, Flatulence,
Indigestion, vomiting, nausea, bloated-ness
Renal System- Renal protector, diuretic,
anti-inflammatory
Reproductive and Endocrine Systems- Amenorrhea,
galactagogue
Immune System- infection fighting agent
Nervous System- anti-depressant
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Main Constituents
Aldehyde; citronellal
Ketone; cineole (or eucalyptol)
Terpenes; aromadendrene, camphene, fenchene, phellandrene, pinene
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Burns, Blisters, Cuts, Herpes, Insect Bites, Lice, Skin Infections, Insect Repellent and Wounds
Circulation- Poor Circulation
Muscles and Joints- Muscular Aches and Pains, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sprains and Neuralgia
Respiratory System- Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Coughs, Sinusitis, Throat Infections, Stimulates respiration, Expectorant,
Broncho-Pneumonia
Genitourinary system- Cystitis, Leukorrhea
Immune System- Chicken Pox, Colds, Epidemics, Influenza, Measles
Nervous System-debility,
Headaches, Neuralgia
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Main Constituents
Aldehydes; anisic, cuminic
Phenols; anethole, methylchavicol
Terpenes; camphene, dipentene, limonene,
phellandrene
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Bruises, Dull and Oily Skin, Mature Complexions
Circulatory System- Cellulite, Obesity, Oedema,
Muscles and Joints- Rheumatism
Respiratory System- Asthma, Bronchitis
Digestive System- Anorexia, Colic, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Hiccoughs, Nausea
Reproductive System- Amenorrhea, Stimulating the Milk Supply in Nursing Mothers
Frankincense/Olibanum.(Boswellia Carteri.)
Up to 10% esters
Up to 50% Monoterpenes
Up to 12% Alcohol
Psychological Scale; Uplifting,
Soothing & Balancing
Physiological Scale; Stimulating & Regulating
Frankincense is known as the oil of transformation. It has the ability to slow down and deepen the breath.
Frankincense’s key qualities are warming, sedative, uplifting, tonic, cephalic, revitalizing, meditative, fortifying,
restorative, clearing and purifying.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Blemishes, Dry Skin, Mature Complexions, Scars, Wounds, Wrinkles
Respiratory System- Asthma, Bronchitis, catarrh, Colds and Coughs, Influenza, Laryngitis
Genitourinary System- Cystitis, Dysmenorrhea, Leukorrhea
Nervous System- Anxiety, Nervous Tension, Stress Related
Conditions.
Frankincense blends well with; rose, coriander, cedarwood, geranium, eucalyptus, lime,
neroli, patchouli, lemongrass, vetiver, sandalwood, bergamot,
lavender, orange, basil, black pepper, cinnamon, camphor, lemon, chamomile, clary sage, rosemary, juniper, ginger, cypress and pine
Geranium. (Pelargonium graveolens &
P. odorantissium.)
* Avoid during the first trimester of
pregnancy.
30% esters
6% Ketones
2% Monoterpenes
54% Alcohols.
Psychological Scale; balancing, uplifting
and soothing.
Physiological Scale; Stimulating.
Geranium’s key qualities are; tonic, regulating, antidepressant, warming, uplifting, soothing, balancing and
refreshing.
Medicinal Uses-
Skin care- Acne, bruises, broken capillaries, burns, congested skin, cuts, dermatitis,
eczema, psoriasis, Insect Repellent, lice, oily skin, mature skin, ringworm,
ulcers and wounds
Muscles and joints- Neuralgia
Circulatory system- Cellulite, Breast Engorgement, Oedema, Haemorrhoids, Poor Circulation
Respiratory System- Sore Throats and Tonsillitis
Reproductive and Endocrine Systems;
Adrenal glands, Menopausal problems, PMS
Nervous System- Nervous tension, stress related conditions, neuralgia
Geranium blends well with most essential oils especially; lavender, bergamot, patchouli, grapefruit, neroli, clove, juniper, rose, Melissa, jasmine, sandalwood,
orange, black pepper, clary sage, lime, petitgrain, basil, chamomile, ylang ylang, lemon, lemongrass, peppermint and frankincense.
Ginger. (Zingiber officinale.)
* May cause sensitization-use in low
doses.
3% Aldehydes
60% Sequisterpenes
5% Oxides
15% Monoterpenes
Psychological Scale; balancing, soothing
& uplifting
Physiological Scale; stimulating &
regulating.
Ginger’s key qualities are; tonic, comforting, aphrodisiac,
warming, cephalic and stimulating.
Medicinal Uses-
Circulatory system- Poor circulation,
Muscles and Joints- Arthritis,
Muscular Aches and Pains, Rheumatism, Sprains and Strains
Digestive System- Diarrhoea,
Colic, Cramps, Flatulence, Indigestion, Lack of Appetite, Nausea and Motion Sickness
Respiratory system- Catarrh, Congested coughs, Sinusitis, Sore Throat
Immune System- Chills, Influenza
and Colds, Fevers and Infectious diseases
Nervous System- Debility,
Fatigue, Inertia caused by Depression and Nervous Exhaustion
Ginger blends well with; sandalwood, lemon, orange, neroli,
lime, vetiver, rose, patchouli, coriander, frankincense, cedarwood, rosewood, lemongrass, bergamot, thyme and eucalyptus
Grapefruit ( Citrus paradisi)
88% Monoterpenes
3% Alcohols
Psychological Scale; uplifting and
balancing
Physiological Scale; stimulating
Grapefruit’s key qualities are; cleansing
to the mind, stimulating, uplifting and refreshing. Grapefruit acts on the nervous system to treat; depression, performance
anxiety and stress, nervous exhaustion and headaches.
Grapefruit blends well with; lemon, coriander,
mandarin, clary sage, orange, palma rosa, black pepper, bergamot, clove, neroli, cinnamon, cardamom, rosemary, cypress, lavender,
jasmine, Melissa, angelica root and geranium.
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Main constituents
Alcohols; borneol,
linalol
Ketones; camphor,
pinocamphone, thujone
Sequisterpene; candinene
Terpenes; camphene,
pinene
Medicinal
Uses-
Skin
care- Bruises, Dull skin, Oily skin and Mature skin
Circulatory
system- Cellulite, Obesity and Oedema
Muscles
and joints- Rheumatism
Respiratory
system- Asthma and Bronchitis
Digestive
System- Anorexia, Colic, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Hiccoughs and Nausea
Reproductive
system-Amenorrhea, Increase milk supply in nursing mothers, Menopausal ailments
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