Condition

Oils

Method

Caution

Asthma

Clary Sage, Lavender,

Frankincense

Warm bath, massage breastbone

Don’t inhale

Burn

Lavender

Cold compress, 10 drops in bath for 15 minutes, dab area lightly

Watch for

infection

Bronchitis

Cedarwood, Lavender,

Peppermint

Inhalation, massage, warm bath

Fever or persistence

Constipation

Basil, Marjoram,

Rosemary

Massage abdomen, 15 minute warm bath

Frequent attacks

Circulation

Geranium

Massage and warm bath

Always discuss

with doctor

Dandruff

Lavender, Lemongrass, Rosemary

Mix all with vinegar & massage

into scalp

Worsening

condition

Earache

Lavender, Chamomile

Apply few drops to ear

Persistence or

frequency

Gingivitis

Geranium, Lemon,

Tea Tree

Mix with water & gargle or

dab onto gums

Don’t swallow

Headache

Chamomile, Lavender,

Peppermint

Massage temples & neck, inhale from handkerchief, cold compress, warm bath

If migraine, don’t massage

Insomnia

Chamomile, Lavender

Massage back, neck, temples,

soak in tub before bed, add a few drops to pillow

Persistence

Nausea

Fennel, Ginger,

Peppermint

Massage abdomen, warm bath,

compress, inhalation

Persistence, fever,

and vomiting

Palpitations

Chamomile, Clary

Sage, Lavender

Massage chest, inhalation

Always consult

physician

Sunburn

Chamomile, Lavender

Gentle massage, warm bath

Sore Throat

Lavender, Tea Tree, Lemon

Warm 15 minute bath, massage

neck & shoulders downward

Persistence or

worsening

Toothache

Clove, Peppermint

Cold compress, apply to gums

Warts

Lemon, Patchouli,

Tea Tree

Warm bath, massage

Persistence