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.怯痰剂
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. 缓解因咳嗽与支气管炎引起的不适
Atlas Cedarwood, Benzoin,
Detoxifying/Cleansing Oils: For cellulitis, Skin Eruptions, Arthritis, etc. 蜂窝组织炎,皮肤出疹,关节炎
Carrot Seed,
Anti-inflammatory/Healing Oils: For infected cuts, sores, stings, etc. 感染的割伤,疼处,蛰伤等
Benzoin, Bergamot, Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose.
Anti-spasmodic Oils: For period pains, indigestion, muscular cramps, etc. 抗痉挛性疼痛的,抗周期性疼痛的。如经痛,消化不良症,肌肉痉挛。
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. 抗沮丧的。产后抑郁症,冷淡,无精打采的。
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.