An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile, ethereal oils or aetherolea, or simply as the "oil of" the plant from which they were extracted, such as oil of clove. An oil is "essential" in the sense that it carries a distinctive scent, or essence, of the plant. Essential oils do not as a group need to have any specific chemical properties in common, beyond conveying characteristic fragrances.
Essential oils are liquids that have been distilled from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots or other parts of a plant. Though they're referred to as oils, they're actually not oily at all rather, they're usually clear, though some do have a slight amber or yellow color.
Essential Oil Properties
Aromatherapy treatments use these oils to relieve a number of common ailments, and because the oils are highly concentrated, a little bit goes a long way. By selecting essential oils that have common properties, it is easier to achieve a desired effect. For example, to stop perspiration, combine oils that have antisudorific properties: clary sage, cypress and sage.
Ajowan
Ajowan - antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic (strong), antiviral, aphrodisiac, carminative, parasiticide, tonic
Allspice Berry
Allspice Berry - analgesic, antidepressant, antioxidant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, digestive, rubefacient, stomachic, tonic, tranquilizer
Ambrette Seed
Ambrette Seed - analgesic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic
Amyris
Amyris - antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, balsamic, expectorant, fixative, hypotensive, lymphatic decongestant, sedative, tonic (heart)
Angelica Root
Angelica Root, Angelica Seed - analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aperitive, aphrodisiac, carminative, cephalic, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, estrogenic, expectorant, febrifuge, healing (skin), hepatic, nervine, revitalizing, stimulant (uterine; nerves), stomachic, sudorific, tonic
Anise
Anise - abortifacient, analgesic, antiemetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, calmative, cardiac, carminative, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic (mild), estrogenic, expectorant, galactagogue, hepatic, insecticide, laxative, parasiticide, pectoral, stimulant (circulatory and digestive systems; respiratory tract), stomachic, tonic, warming
Basil
Basil (Sweet) - abortifacient, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antivenomous, aperitive, aphrodisiac, blood purifier, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, estrogenic, expectorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, insect repellent, insecticide, laxative, nervine, refreshing, restorative, sedative, stimulant (adrenal glands; facilitates childbirth), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nerves), uplifting, vermifuge
Bay (sweet)
Bay (Sweet) - abortifacient, analgesic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antifungal, antineuralgic, antioxidant, antipruritic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperient, astringent, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, hypotensor, insect repellent, laxative, nervine, sedative, stimulant (digestion), stomachic, tonic
Benzoin
Benzoin - anesthetic, antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitussive, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cicatrizant, cordial, deodorant, disinfectant, diuretic, drying, euphoriant, expectorant, fixative, healing (skin), insecticide, laxative, pectoral, preservative, regulator, rejuvenator, sedative, soothing, stimulant (circulatory system), tonic, uplifting, vermifuge, vulnerary
Bergamot
Bergamot - analgesic, anthelmintic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitoxic, aperitive, calmative, carminative, cicatrizant, cordial, deodorant, digestive, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, laxative, parasiticide, refreshing, rubefacient, sedative, stomachic, tonic, uplifting, vermifuge, vulnerary
Bois de Rose (Rosewoood) - analgesic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic (throat), antiviral, aphrodisiac, calmative, cephalic, deodorant, emollient (skin), euphoriant, insecticide, parasiticide, regenerator (skin tissue), stimulant (immune system), tonic, uplifting
Bois de Rose (Rosewoood) - analgesic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic (throat), antiviral, aphrodisiac, calmative, cephalic, deodorant, emollient (skin), euphoriant, insecticide, parasiticide, regenerator (skin tissue), stimulant (immune system), tonic, uplifting
Cajeput
Cajeput - analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidote, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antipruritic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, calmative, carminative, cicatrizant, counterirritant, decongestant, diaphoretic, emollient (skin), estrogenic, expectorant, febrifuge, germicide, healing, insecticide, parasiticide, pectoral, stimulant (circulatory system), sudorific, tonic, vermifuge
Calamint (Catnip)
Calamint (Catnip) - analgesic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, aperitive, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hypnotic, nervine, pectoral, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic
Camphor
Camphor - analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, cardiac, carminative, counterirritant, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypertensive, insect repellent, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant (central nervous system; adrenal glands, respiratory system), sudorific, tonic, vasoconstrictor, vermifuge, vulnerary
Caraway
Caraway - abortifacient, antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, astringent, cardiac, carminative, depurative, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant (mild), galactagogue, parasiticide, regenerator (tissue), stimulant (circulation; digestive and glandular systems), stomachic, tonic (nerves and digestive organs), vermifuge
Cardamom
Cardamom - antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, calmative, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, refreshing, stimulant (circulation; digestion), stomachic, tonic, mist spray
Cedarwood
Cedarwood - abortifacient, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, balsamic, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, expectorant, healing (skin), insect repellent, sedative, stimulant (circulatory system)
Cedarwood (Atlas)
Cedarwood (Atlas) - antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antiputrid, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, detoxifier (cellulite), diuretic, expectorant, fixative, insect repellent, regenerator (skin), sedative, stimulant (circulatory system)
Chamomile
Chamomile - analgesic, antianemic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antiemetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antipruritic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitoxic, aperitive, calmative, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrizant, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, febrifuge, healing, hepatic, hypotensor, laxative, nervine, regenerator (skin), sedative, stimulant (digestive system; spleen, uterine), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary
Cinnamon Bark
Cinnamon Bark, Cinnamon Leaf - analgesic, anesthetic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antidiarrhoeic, antidote, antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiputrid, antirheumatic, antiseptic (strong), antispasmodic, antitussive, antiviral, aperitif, aphrodisiac, astringent (mild), cardiac, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, emollient, estrogenic, expectorant, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, insecticide, parasiticide, stimulant (circulatory, glandular, nervous and respiratory systems; production of secretions: saliva, tears, and mucous; uterine contractions), stomachic, tonic, vermifuge
Citronella
Citronella - antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, deodorant, deodorizer, diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, insect repellent, insecticide, parasiticide, stimulant (digestion), stomachic, tonic, uplifting, vermifuge
Clary Sage
Clary Sage - analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antisudorfic, aphrodisiac, astringent, balsamic, calmative, carminative, deodorant, digestive, emmenagogue, emollient, estrogenic, euphoriant, fixative, healing (skin), hypotensor, nervine, refreshing, relaxant (strong), regenerator (skin cells), sedative, stimulant (uterine contractions), stomachic, tonic, tonifying, uplifting, warming
Clove Bud
Clove Bud - abortifacient, analgesic, anesthetic (local), anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiemetic, antifungal, antineuralgic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic (strong), antispasmodic, antistress, antiviral, aperitif, aphrodisiac, carminative, caustic, cicatrizant, counterirritant, disinfectant, emmenagogue, expectorant, insect repellent, insecticide, parasiticide, stimulant (vitality), stomachic, tonic, vermifuge
Coriander
Coriander - abortifacient, analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, antitumor, aperitif, aperitive, aphrodisiac, calmative, cardiotonic, carminative, deodorant, depurative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, nervine, refreshing, regenerator, revitalizing, stimulant (circulatory system), stomachic, tonic, uplifting, warming
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Cumin - abortifacient, analgesic, anesthetic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antidysentery, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antitumor, aperitive, aphrodisiac, astringent, cardiac, carminative, decongestant, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, estrogenic, galactagogue, larvicide, nervine, parasiticide, revitalizing, sedative, stimulant (circulatory, digestive and nervous systems), tonic
Cypress
Cypress - antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antisudorfic, antitussive, astringent, calmative, cicatrizant, deodorant, deodorizer, diuretic, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, insect repellent, insecticide, refreshing, restorative (nervous system), sedative, tonic, vasoconstrictor, warming
Dill Seed, Dill Weed
Dill Seed, Dill Weed - antibacterial, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumor, aperitive, calmative, carminative (prevents flatulence and fermentation and stops hiccoughs), detersive, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, estrogenic, galactagogue, laxative, parasiticide, resolvent, sedative, seductive, stomachic, vasodilator
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus - analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antidote, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antipruritic, antiputrid, antirheumatic, antiseptic (strong), antispasmodic, antivenomous, antiviral (respiratory tract), astringent, balsamic, cephalic, cicatrizant, cooling, decongestant, deodorant, deodorizer, depurative, diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, germicide, hemostatic, insect repellent, insecticide, invigorating, parasiticide, pectoral, purifying, regenerator (skin tissue), rubefacient, stimulant (circulatory system), tonic, uplifting, vermifuge, vulnerary
Fennel
Fennel - antibacterial, antidote, antiemetic, antifungal, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aperitif, appetite, astringent, calmative, carminative, decongestant, depurative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, estrogenic, expectorant, galactagogue, hepatic, insect repellent, insecticide, laxative, parasiticide, regulator (female reproductive system), resolvent, revitalizing, stimulant (uterine contractions, estrogen levels), stomachic, tonic, vermifuge
Feverfew
Feverfew - abortifacient, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, emmenagogue, febrifuge, laxative, sedative (mild), stomachic, vermifuge
Fir Balsam Needles
Fir Balsam Needles - analgesic, antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, cicatrizant, diuretic, expectorant, purgative, sedative, stimulant (respiratory system), tonic, vulnerary
Frankincense
Frankincense - abortifacient, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, balsamic, carminative, cephalic, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, expectorant, fixative, nervine, pectoral, purgative, rejuvenator (skin), revitalizing, sedative, stimulant (cells, immune system), tonic, tonifying (skin), uplifting, vulnerary, warming
Gardenia
Gardenia - alterative, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, calmative, choleretic, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, hypnotic, hypotensor, sedative, stomachic, uplifting
Geranium
Geranium - analgesic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, astringent, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, healing, hemostatic, insect repellent, insecticide, parasiticide, protectant (cells), refreshing, regulator (glandular functions and hormones), rejuvenator (skin tissue), sedative (mild), (anxiety), stimulant (adrenal glands; circulatory and lymphatic systems), tonic, tonifying (skin), uplifting (menopause and premenstrual tension), vasoconstrictor, vermifuge, vulnerary
Ginger
Ginger - analgesic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antiemetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antitussive, aperitif, aperitive, aphrodisiac, astringent (stops bleeding), carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, digestive (nausea), diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant (circulatory and nervous systems), stomachic, tonic, tonifying (digestive system), vermifuge
Grapefruit
Grapefruit - antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antistress, antitoxic, aperitif, aperitive, astringent, balancing (central nervous system), cephalic, cholagogue, depurative, detoxifier, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, hemostatic, resolvent, restorative, reviving, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic systems, and neurotransmitters), tonic (liver), tonifying (skin)
Guiacwood
Guaiacwood - anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, balsamic, diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative, stimulant (genitourinary system), sudorific, tonifying (skin)
Helichrysum (Everlasting or Immortelle)
Helichrysum (Everlasting or Immortelle) - analgesic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitussive, antiviral, astringent, blood purifier, cephalic, cholagogue, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, detoxifier, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, hepatic, nervine, regenerator (skin cells), sedative, stimulant (dreaming), tonic
Hops
Hops - analgesic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, anti-inflammatory, antilithic, antipruritic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac (for women), astringent, blood purifier, calmative, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, estrogenic, febrifuge, galactagogue, hepatic, hypnotic, nervine, sedative, sudorific, tonic, tranquilizer, vermifuge
Hyssop
Hyssop - antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aperient, astringent, balsamic, cardiac, carminative, cephalic, cicatrizant, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, expectorant, febrifuge, healing (skin), hypertensor, laxative (mild), nervine, parasiticide, pectoral, regulator (blood pressure), resolvent, stimulant (adrenal glands), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary
Jasmine
Jasmine - analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, aphrodisiac, calmative, carminative, cicatrizant, decongestant, emollient, euphoriant, expectorant, galactagogue, moisturizer (skin), rejuvenator (skin), sedative, stimulant (uterine contractions), tonic (female reproductive system), uplifting
Juniper Berries
Juniper Berries abortifacient, analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antilithic, antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, blood purifier, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrizant, depurative, detoxifier, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic (strong), emmenagogue, expectorant, healing, hemostatic, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, refreshing, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant (genitourinary tract), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, tonifying, vermifuge, vulnerary
Kava-Kava
Kava-Kava - analgesic, anesthetic, antianxiety, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, diuretic, hypnotic, nervine, relaxant, sedative, tonic, tranquilizer
Lantana
Lantana - antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, cicatrizant, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic
Larch
Larch - analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, hemostatic, laxative, vulnerary
Lavandin
Lavandin - analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antitoxic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, deodorant, deodorizer, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensor, insect repellent, nervine, parasiticide, sedative, stimulant (respiratory system), sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary
Lavender
Lavender - analgesic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant (premenstrual syndrome and menopause), antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitoxic, antitussive, antivenomous, antiviral, aperitive, calmative, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, detoxifier, diuretic, emmenagogue, healing (skin), hypotensor, insect repellent, nervine, parasiticide, regenerator (skin tissue), restorative, reviving, sedative (heart), stimulant (respiratory system), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary
Lemon
Lemon - antianemic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antilithic, antineuralgic, antioxidant, antipruritic, antirheumatic, antisclerotic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic (strong), antispasmodic, antistress, antitoxic, antitussive, aperitive, astringent, blood purifier, calmative, carminative, cephalic, cicatrizant, coagulant, cooling, decongestant, depurative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, emollient, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, hypotensor, insect repellent, insecticide, invigorating (immune system), laxative, parasiticide, refreshing, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant (circulatory and lymphatic systems), stomachic, tonic, uplifting, vermifuge
Lemongras
Lemongrass - abortifacient, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, astringent, calmative, carminative, deodorant, deodorizer, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, hypotensor, insect repellent, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, regulator (parasympathetic system), reviving, sedative, stimulant (circulatory system), stomachic, tonic, tonifying (skin)
Lime
Lime - antibacterial, antidepressant, antilithic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antisclerotic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, aperitif, astringent, cooling, depurative, disinfectant, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, insecticide, refreshing, restorative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic systems), tonic (immune system), uplifting
Linden Blossom
Linden Blossom - antidepressant, antineuralgic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitussive, astringent, calmative, carminative, cephalic, decongestant, detoxifier, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, hypotensor, nervine, sedative, stomachic, sudorific, tonic (nervous system)
Lovage
Lovage - antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, deodorizer, depurative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, parasiticide, revitalizing, stimulant (digestive system and kidneys), stomachic, warming
Mandarin
Mandarin - antidepressant, antiemetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitussive, aperitive, astringent, calmative, carminative, cholagogue, cytophylactic, decongestant, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emollient, hypnotic, revitalizing, sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic systems), stomachic, tonic, tranquilizer, uplifting
Manuka
Manuka (New Zealand Tea Tree) - analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, disinfectant, sedative, vulnerary
Marjoram
Marjoram - analgesic, anaphrodisiac, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitussive, antiviral, calmative, carminative, cephalic, cordial, decongestant, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, hypotensor, laxative, nervine, restorative, sedative, stomachic, tonic (heart), vasodilator (arterial), vulnerary, warming
Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Melissa (Lemon Balm) - analgesic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiputrid, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antiviral, aperitive, calmative, carminative, cephalic, choleretic, cordial, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, galactagogue, hypotensor, insect repellent, nervine, sedative, stomachic, tonic, uplifting, vermifuge, vulnerary
Mondarda
Monarda - anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, tonic
Mugwort
Mugwort - abortifacient, analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, aperitif, aperitive, carminative, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, insect repellent, nervine, purgative (mild), regulator (menstrual cycle), sedative, stimulant (uterine), sudorific, tonic (uterine), vermifuge
Mullein
Mullein - anti-inflammatory, antiviral, astringent, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, vulnerary
Myrrh
Myrrh - analgesic, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiputrid, antiseptic (strong), (infected gums), antispasmodic, antitussive, aperitive, astringent, balsamic, carminative, cicatrizant, cooling, deodorant, depurative, disinfectant, diuretic, drying, emmenagogue, expectorant, fixative, healing 9traumatic injuries), hemostatic, invigorating (immune system), moisturizer, pectoral, rejuvenator (skin cells), revitalizing (skin), sedative, stimulant (digestive system), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (stomach), tonifying (cleanses and tightens the skin), vulnerary
Myrtle, Myrtle (Anise), Myrtle (lemon)
Myrtle - antibacterial, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitumor, astringent, balsamic, carminative, decongestant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hemostatic, laxative, nervine, parasiticide, sedative, tonic (skin)
Myrtle (Anise) - antibacterial, antifungal, carminative, insect repellent, sedative
Myrtle (Lemon) - antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, carminative, sedative
Neroli
Neroli - analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, aphrodisiac, astringent, blood purifier, calmative, carminative, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, deodorant, digestive, emollient, euphoriant, hypnotic, hypotensor, regenerator (skin cells), sedative, tonic, tranquilizer, uplifting
Niaouli
Niaouli - analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balsamic, cicatrizant, decongestant, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, regenerator (skin tissue), reviving, stimulant (circulation to the tissues), tonic (respiratory system), vermifuge, vulnerary
Nutmeg
Nutmeg - abortifacient, analgesic, antibacterial, antiemetic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, astringent, calmative, cardiac, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, estrogenic, expectorant, invigorating, laxative, reviving, sedative, stimulant (circulatory system), stomachic, tonic, uplifting, warming
Orange
Orange - antibacterial, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antiemetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antipyorrhea, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitoxic, antitussive, antiviral, aperitif, aperitive, astringent, calmative, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, depurative, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, hypotensor, hypnotic, laxative, nervine, refreshing, sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic systems), stomachic, tonic, vasoconstrictor, vulnerary
Oregano
Oregano - analgesic, anaphrodisiac, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, aperitif, aperitive, balsamic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, hypnotic, laxative, parasiticide, rubefacient, stimulant (nerves), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary, warming
Palmarosa
Palmarosa - abortifacient, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antiviral, aperitive, aphrodisiac, astringent, calmative, carminative, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, digestive, emmenagogue, emollient, febrifuge, moisturizer, nervine, refreshing, regenerator (skin cells), sudorific, stimulant (circulatory and digestive systems), tonic, uplifting, vermifuge
Patchouli
Patchouli - alterative, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiemetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antistress, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent (strong), calmative, carminative, cicatrizant (strong), cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fixative, insect repellent, insecticide, laxative, nervine, parasiticide, regenerator (skin tissue), sedative (large amounts), stimulant (small amounts) (nerves), stomachic, tonic
Pepper (black)
Pepper (Black) - analgesic, antibacterial, anticholeric, anticonvulsive, antidote, antiemetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antitussive, aperitive, aphrodisiac, cardiac, carminative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, drying, expectorant, febrifuge, heating, insect repellent, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant (circulation; kidneys), stomachic, tonic, tonifying (muscles), vasodilator
Peppermint
Peppermint - alterative (mild), analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antidiarrhoeic, antigalactagogue, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic (digestive system), antitoxic (gastrointestinal poisoning), antitussive, antiviral, aperitive, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, cordial, decongestant, depurative, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hepatic, insect repellent, invigorating, nervine, parasiticide, refreshing, refrigerant, restorative, stimulant (nervous system), stomachic, sudorific, tonic (heart), uplifting, vasoconstrictor, vermifuge
Petitgrain
Petitgrain - antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, astringent, calmative, deodorant, digestive, fixative, nervine, refreshing, sedative, stimulant (digestive system), stomachic, tonic, uplifting
Pine
Pine - analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic (strong), antispasmodic, antitussive, antiviral, balsamic, cholagogue, choleretic, decongestant, deodorant, depurative (kidneys), disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensor, insecticide, laxative, pectoral, refreshing, restorative, reviving, rubefacient, stimulant (circulatory and nervous systems; adrenal glands), sudorific, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary
Ravensara Anisata (Havozo bark), Ravensara Aromatica (Leaves)
Ravensara Anisata (Havozo Bark) - antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, emmenagogue, estrogenic, galactagogue, stomachic, tonic
Ravensara Aromatica (Leaves) - analgesic, antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antitussive, antiviral, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, expectorant, febrifuge, sedative, tonic
Rose
Rose - antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antiviral, aperient, aphrodisiac, astringent (mild), calmative, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, hemostatic, hepatic, laxative, nervine, nutritive, pectoral, regenerator (skin cells), sedative, stimulant (circulatory system), stomachic, tonic (nerves), tonifying, uplifting
Rosemary
Rosemary - analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antineuralgic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antitussive, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant (liver), detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hepatic, hypertensor, insecticide (strong), invigorating, laxative, nervine, parasiticide, pectoral, rejuvenator (skin cells), resolvent, reviving, rubefacient, stimulant (adrenal glands and nerves), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary, warming
Sage
Sage - antibacterial, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antifungal, antigalactagogue, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antisudorfic, antiviral, aperitif, aperitive, astringent, blood purifier, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrizant, depurative, digestive, disinfectant (strong), diuretic, emmenagogue, estrogenic, euphoriant, expectorant, febrifuge, healing, hemostatic (bleeding gums), hepatic, hypertensor, insect repellent, laxative, nervine, stimulant (brain, circulatory system, adrenal glands), stomachic, tonic (digestive system), vermifuge, vulnerary, warming
Sandalwood
Sandalwood - analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, calmative, carminative, cicatrizant, decongestant, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, euphoriant, expectorant, febrifuge, fixative, healing (skin), insect repellent, relaxant, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
Savory
Savory - analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiputrid, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aperitive, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant, digestive, disinfectant, emmenagogue, expectorant, irritant (skin), parasiticide, resolvent, revitalizing, rubefacient, stimulant (circulatory, digestive, and nervous systems; adrenal glands), tonic, vermifuge
Schisandra
Schisandra - adaptogen, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antitussive, aphrodisiac, astringent, cardiotonic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, hepatic, nervine, rejuvenator, relaxant, restorative, sedative, tonic (brain, immune and nervous systems)
Spikenard
Spikenard - analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, calmative, cardiotonic, carminative, deodorant, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hepatic, laxative, nervine, sedative, tonic, tranquilizer
Spruce (black)
Spruce (Black) - anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, hemostatic, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, sedative, tonic, vulnerary, warming
St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort - abortifacient, alterative, analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic (menstrual cramps), antiviral, astringent, blood purifier, calmative, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, euphoric, expectorant, febrifuge, hemostatic, nervine, sedative, stomachic, tonic (nervous system), tranquilizer, vermifuge, vulnerary
Tarragon
Tarragon - analgesic, anthelmintic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aperitive, carminative, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypnotic, laxative, parasiticide, stimulant (circulatory system), stomachic, tonic, vermifuge
Tea Tree
Tea Tree - analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiseptic (strong), antiviral, balsamic, cicatrizant, cordial, decongestant, diaphoretic, expectorant, insecticide, parasiticide, refreshing, revitalizing, stimulant, sudorific, vulnerary
Thuja
Thuja (Cedar Leaf) - abortifacient, anthelmintic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, cicatrizant, counterirritant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hemostatic, hypotensor, insect repellent, parasiticide (skin), rubefacient, stimulant (nerves; uterine), sudorific, tonic, vermifuge
Thyme
Thyme - analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antipruritic, antiputrid, antirheumatic, antiseptic (strong), antispasmodic, antitoxic, antitussive, antivenomous, antiviral, aperitif, aphrodisiac, astringent, balsamic, bronchodilator, cardiac, carminative, cicatrizant, counterirritant, cytophylactic, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensor, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, pectoral, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, uplifting, vermifuge, warming
Tumeric
Turmeric - abortifacient, analgesic, anthelmintic, antiarthritic, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antigalactagogue, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant (strong), antirheumatic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cholagogue, expectorant, digestive, diuretic, hepatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant
Valerian
Valerian - analgesic, antibacterial, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antidiuretic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, hepatic, hypotensor, nervine, sedative (strong), stomachic, tonic (strong) (nerves), tranquilizer, vermifuge
Vetiver
Vetiver - abortifacient, analgesic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, aphrodisiac, astringent, calmative, cardiotonic, carminative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, insect repellent, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, revitalizing, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant (immune system), stomachic, tonic, vermifuge
Violet
Violet - analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, calmative, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypnotic, laxative, liver decongestant, pectoral, sedative, stimulant (circulatory system), uplifting, vulnerary
Vitex
Vitex - anaphrodisiac, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, galactagogue, sedative, vulnerary
Yarrow
Yarrow - abortifacient, analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitive, astringent, blood purifier, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrizant, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, healing, hemostatic, hepatic, hypotensor, insect repellent, laxative, stimulant (circulatory system), stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary (wounds)
Credit: The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia by Carol Schiller and David Schiiler
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