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Remedies
Aromatherapy Essential Oils for
Skin Care
Of the oils listed, those shown in italics are generally considered to be the most useful and/or readily available.
Please note, many of the suggested oils are photosentizers. Angelica, and cold pressed citrus oils should not be used on the skin within 12 hours of exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light. If you choose to use one of these oils on your face, please use it only at night.
Suggested application abbreviations
| B:BATH | C:COMPRESS | D: DOUCHE |
| F:FLOWER WATER | H: HAIR CARE | I:INHALATION
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M:MASSAGE | S:SKIN OIL/LOTION | V: VAPORIZATION | |
N:NEAT APPLICATION* | *Neat = Not Diluted |
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| Symptom | Appl.
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| ACNE | M, S, F, B, I, N | Bergamot, chamomile (German & Roman), lavender, lemon, palmarosa, rosemary, tea tree. Cedarwood Atlas, clove bud, grapefruit, helichrysum, juniper, lemongrass, lime,peppermint, spearmint, niaouli, patchouli, petitgrain, rosewood, sage, sandalwood, thyme, vetiver, yarrow, ylang ylang.
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HEMORRHOIDS/ PILES | S, C, B | Cypress, juniper, myrrh, yarrow. Coriander, geranium.
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INSECT BITES | S, N | Lemon Balm (Melissa), chamomile (German & Roman), lavender (true & spike), tea tree. French basil, bergamot, cinnamon leaf, eucalyptus blue gum, niaouli, thyme ylang ylang.
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INSECT REPELLANT | S, V | Citronella, lavender, rosewood. Lemon Balm (Melissa), French basil, bergamot, clove bud, cypress, eucalyptus blue gum, geranium, lemongrass, patchouli, rosemary.
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IRRITATED AND INFLAMED SKIN | S, C, F, B | Chamomile(German & Roman), lavender, myrrh, patchouli. Cedarwood Atlas, elemi, helichrysum, jasmine, clary sage, spikenard, tea tree, yarrow.
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LICE | S, H | Spike Lavender. Cinnamon Leaf, blue gum eucaplyptus, geranium, scotch pine, rosemary, thyme.
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MOUTH AND GUM INFECTIONS/ ULCERS | S, C | Sweet Fennel, myrrh. Bergamot, cinnamon leaf, cypress, lemon, orange (bitter & sweet), sage (clary and Spanish), thyme.
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PSORIASIS | M, S, F, B | Angelica, bergamot, true lavender. Chamomile (German and Roman).
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RASHES | M, S, C, F, B | Chamomile (German & Roman), true lavender. Balsam peru, sandalwood, spikenard, tea tree, yarrow.
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RINGWORM | S, H | Spike Lavender, myrrh, tea tree. Geranium, peppermint, spearmint.
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SCABIES | S | Cinnamon leaf, lavender (spike & true), peppermint, spearmint. Bergamot, lemongrass, Scotch pine, rosemary, thyme.
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SCARS AND STRETCH MARKS | M, S | Frankincense, neroli (orange blossom), sandalwood. Elemi, palmarosa, patchouli, rosewood, spikenard, yarrow.
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SLACK TISSUE | M, S, B | Grapefruit, sweet marjoram, black pepper. Geranium, juniper, lemongrass, lime, petitgrain, rosemary, yarrow.
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SPOTS | S, N | Lavender (spike & true), lemon, tea tree. Bergamot, helichrysum, lime, niaouli.
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TICKS | S, N | Sweet Marjoram
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TOOTHACHE AND TEETHING PAIN | S, C, N | Chamomile (German & Roman), clove bud, myrrh. Peppermint, spearmint.
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VARICOSE VEINS | S, N | Cypress, yarrow. Lemon, lime, neroli (orange blossom).
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WARTS AND CORNS | S, N | Lemon, tea tree. Cinnamon Leaf.
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WOUNDS | S, C, B | Chamomile (German & Roman), Eucalyptus (blue gum & lemon scented), lavender (spike & true), myrrh, tea tree, yarrow. Balsam peru, bergamot, clove bud, cypress, elemi, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, juniper, niaouli, patchouli, rosewood, vetiver.
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WRINKLES AND MATURE SKIN | M, S, F, B | Elemi, frankincense, neroli (oranage blossom), rose. Sweet Fennel, geranium, jasmine, true lavender, myrrh, palmarosa, patchouli, rosewood, clary sage, sandalwood, spikenard, ylang ylang.
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