Neals Yard Covent Garden Remedies – Healing Foods
Grow Your Own Pots in Crops – Kay McGuire
Neals Yard Covent Garden Remedies – Healing Foods
Grow Your Own Pots in Crops – Kay McGuire
These are only the oils I have and use personally. Always check with your doctor if you have any medical conditions, always do a test patch and please be aware if you use this information you do so at your own risk. I realised I forgot Tea Tree, antiseptic, anti viral, we all know it’s good 🙂
Aromatherapy Oils | ||
Oil | Uses | Warnings |
Benzoin | I use this neat on burns, I think it works wonders, however it has many uses and is often found in prescription medecines, you can use it for sores, cuts, swollen gums etc. | You need to ensure you have the right benzoin from the styrax family. |
Bergamot | analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, deodorising. | Can cause sensitivity to sunlight, use caution in skin preparations. |
Black Pepper | I use this for muscle aches, other uses are pain relief, rheumatism, chills, flu, colds, increase circulation, increases the flow of saliva, stimulates appetite, aids digestion. | Can cause skin allergies, should not be used when pregnant. |
Camphor | Pain relief, increased blood flow | I tend to not use this often, you need to be very careful with camphor and the quantities used need to be researched very well. |
Carrot Seed Oil | Antiseptic, calming, natural sun screen (low factor, I combine it with shea butter and raspberry seed oil) | Do not use when pregnant |
Cardamom | It works as a laxative and soothes colic, wind, dyspepsia, coughs and nausea | It’s fairly safe, it is also safe to use for morning sickness. |
Chamomile | analgesic, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, anti-viral, anti-neuralgic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, sedative and digestive. I use it in facial products. | Do not use when pregnant |
Citronella | Bug repellant (I don’t really like this, but neither do bugs) | Can cause skin irritation. |
Clary Sage | Anti depressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, eases headaches, dizziness, night sweats and anxiety. | Do not use with alcohol. |
Coriander | analgesic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, deodorant, calming and some say lowers glucose levels. | Do not use large doses |
Eucalyptus | Cooling, deodorising, helps with fevers, migraine,coughs, asthma, throat infections, sinusitis and catarrhal conditions. It soothes inflammation and eases mucus, is excellent in a bathroom deodorising spray. | People with high blood pressure and epilepsy should avoid this. |
Lemon | Lemon is antifungal, antibacterial, cleansing, anti anemic and anti microbial, making it an excellent addition to cleaning products | Can cause photo sensitivity to skin, use caution using in skin preparations. |
Lemongrass | analgesic, anti-depressant, antimicrobial. antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal, insecticidal, nervous system sedative and tonic. | Can cause skin irritation. |
Mandarin | Sleep aid, | |
Myrrh | gum disorders, mouth ulcers, sore throats, skin ulcers, bed sores, athletes foot, eczema, diarrhea, flatulence, hemorrhoids, colds, catarrh and coughs. | Large doses are toxic, use with caution. |
Niaouli | uplifting, clears sinuses, analgesic, anti-rheumatic and antiseptic | Safe, always test first though. |
Orange (Sweet) | antiseptic, anti-depressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and cleansing. | Can cause photo sensitivity to skin, use caution using in skin preparations. |
Patchouli | antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent | can cause loss of appetite in some |
Peppermint | anitseptic, antibacterial, good for headaches, colds, healthy hair, gallbladder, aches and pains and asthma. | Can cause skin irritation. |
Pine Needle | antiseptic, anti-viral, can ease muscle pain, sinus pain and respiratory issues. | Can cause skin irritation. |
Raspberry Seed Oil | Natural SPF, high levels of vitamin E, eczema, rashes, anti oxidant, good for lip balms and sun creams | Considered safe |
Rose | antidepressant, antiseptic, reduces wrinkles in skin preparations, moisturising. | Not to be used during pregnancy |
Rosemary | analgesic, antidepressant, astringent, headaches, migraines, good for hair | Not suitable for people with high blood pressure or epilepsy. |
Sandalwood | antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, sedative and calming | Considered safe |