Properties of Essential Oils

The following is provided as a guideline only, unfortunately, whilst well documented, there are no guarantees that the effects will be true in every case. You are advised to seek medical attention if a condition persists, do not discontinue prescribed medication.

ANALGESIC (Reduces pain)

Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary

ANAPHRODISIAC (Reduces sexual response)

Marjoram

ANTIBIOTIC (Combats infection within the body)

Cajuput, Garlic, Manuka, Niaouli, Ravensara, Tea Tree

ANTIDEPRESSANT (Helps to lift the mood)

Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Melissa, Mimosa, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (Reduces inflammation)

Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Myrrh

ANTISEPTIC (Prevents or combats bacterial infection locally)

Bergamot, Eucalyptus, juniper, Lavender, Manuka, Ravensara, Rosemary Tea Tree

ANTISPASMODIC (Prevents or relieves spasms)

Chamomile, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Ginger, Marjoram, Orange

ANTIVIKAI (kills or inhibits the growth of viruses)

Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Lavender, Manuka, Ravensara, Tea Tree

APHRODISIAC (Increases sexual response)

Clary Sage, Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetivert

ASTRINGENT (Tightens the tissues, reduces fluid loss)

Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Rose, Sandalwood

BACTERICIDE (Kills bacteria)

Bergamot, Cajuput, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lavender, Manuka, Niaouli, Rosemary

BECHIC (Eases coughing)

Lavender, Sandalwood, Thyme

CEPHALIC (Clears the mind, stimulates mental activity)

Basil, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Thyme

CHOLAGOGUE (Stimulates the flow of bile)

Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary

CYTOPHYLACTIC (Regenerates cells)

All essential oils, especially Lavender, Neroli and Tea Tree

DEODORANT (Reduces odour)

Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba, Neroli, Petitgrain

DETOXIFYING (Helps cleanse the body)

Birch, Fennel, Garlic, Juniper, Rose

DIURETIC (Increases the production of urine)

Birch, Chamomile, Cedarwood, Fennel, Geranium, Juniper.

EMMENAGOGUE (Encourages menstruation)

Basil, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Fennel, Hyssop, Juniper, Marjoram, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage

EXPECTORANT (Helps expel phlegm)

Benzoin, Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Marjoram, Myrrh, Sandalwood

FEBRIFUGE (Reduces fever)

Bergamot, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Melissa, Peppermint, Ravensara, Tea Tree

FUNGICIDAL (Kills or inhibits growth of yeasts, moulds)

Lavender, Myrrh, Tea Tree

HEPATIC (Strengthens the liver)

Chamomile, Cypress, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme

HYPERTENSIVE (Raises blood pressure)

Clary Sage, Hyssop, Rosemary

HYPOTENSIVE (Lowers blood pressure)

Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Ylang-Ylang

IMMUNO (Strengthens the body's defensive stimulant reaction to infection)

Garlic, Lavender, Manuka, Ravensara, Rosewood, Tea Tree

MUCOLYTIC (Breaks down catarrh)

Myrrh, Ravensara

NERVINE (Strenghtens the nervous system)

Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Rosemary

RUBEFACIENT (Produces local warmth and redness when applied to the skin)

Birch, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Marjoram, Pimento, Rosemary

SEDATIVE (Calms the nervous system)

Benzoin, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Neroli, Rose, Ylang-Ylang

STIMULANT (Increases activity of the body)

Basil, Black. Pepper, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Peppermint, Rosemary

SUDORIFIC (Promotes sweating)

Basil, Chamomile, Juniper, Manuka, Peppermint, Ravensara, Tea Tree

TONIC (Strengthens the body)

Basil, Birch, Black Pepper, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Rose, Tea Tree

UTERINE (Has a tonic action on the womb)

Clary Sage, Jasmine, Rose

VASOCONSTRICTOR (Causes small blood vessels to contract)

Chamomile, Cypress, Rose

VASODILATOR (Causes small blood vessels lo expand)