Scent Guide
Essential oil | Aroma | Uses (among others) |
Amyris | Resin, Sweet, Woody | Stress, Coughs, Congestion |
Aniseed star | Spicy | Rheumatism, Bronchitis, Coughs, Indigestion, Cramps, Colds, Flu |
Basil | Herbal | Bronchitis, Colds, Coughs, Exhaustion, Flatulence, Flu, Gout, Insect bites, Insect repellent, Muscle aches & pains, Rheumatism, Sinusitis |
Bay | Herbal | Colds, Flu, Loss of appetite |
Benzoin | Resin, Sweet | Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chapped skin, Coughs, Stress |
Black pepper | Spicy | Muscle aches & cramps, Arthritis, Chilblains, Poor circulation, Indigestion, Nicotine addiction |
Blue tansy | Floral | Asthma, Muscle aches & pains, Eczema |
Caraway | Sweet, Herbal, Spicy | Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds |
Cardamom | Spicy | Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Stress |
Carrot seed | Sweet | Eczema, Gout, Mature skin, Toxin build-up, Water retention |
Cedarwood | Woody | Acne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Coughs, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Stress |
Chamomile | Floral | Abscesses, Allergies, Arthritis, Boils, Dermatitis, Flatulence, Hair care, Headaches, Inflamed skin, Insect bites, Insomnia, Nausea, PMS, Rheumatism, Sprains, Strains, Stress, Wounds |
Cinnamon | Spicy | Indigestion, Colds, Flu Exhaustion, Head lice, Circulation, Rheumatism, Scabies, Stress |
Citronella | Citrus, Herbal | Muscle aches & pains, Skin infections, Fevers, Heat rash, Excessive perspiration, Fungal infections, Fatigue, Insect repellent |
Clary Sage | Herbal, Sweet | Acne, Boils, Skin inflammation, Hair Loss, Dandruff, Dry or mature skin, Muscle aches & pains, Asthma, PMS, Flatulence, Stress, Nerves, Hypertension, Coughs, Exhaustion |
Clove bud | Spicy | Pain Relief, Skin infections, Warts, Verrucas, Rheumatism, Flu, Bronchitis, Tired Limbs, Nausea, Flatulence, PMS, Scabies, Ringworm |
Copaiba | Sweet, Woody, Resin | Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Stress, Pain relief, Anti-inflammatory, Wounds |
Coriander | Spicy, Herbal | Analgesic, Antifungal, Stimulant, Pain relief |
Cypress | Woody | Astringent, Excessive perspiration, Hemorrhoids, Oily skin, Rheumatism, Varicose veins |
Elemi | Herbal | Coughs, Muscle fatigue, Skin infections, Wounds |
Eucalyptus globulus | Herbal, Woody | Bronchitis, Fevers, Sinusitis, Muscle aches & pains, Rheumatism, Arthritis |
Eucalyptus citriodora | Citrus, Woody | Muscular Injury, Skin infections, Wounds, Asthma, Fevers, Insect bites, Insect repellent |
Eucalyptus radiata | Herbal, Woody | Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Colds, Flu, Fevers, Asthma, Rheumatism, Muscle aches & pains, PMS, Headaches, Fatigue, Insect bites, Simulant |
Fennel Sweet | Herbal, Spicy | Indigestion, Flatulence, Nausea, Constipation, IBS, PMS, Endometriosis, Menopausal Symptoms, Cellulite, Water retention, Bronchitis |
Fir (Siberian) | Woody | Arthritis, Colds, Flu, Indigestion, Muscle pain, Anxiety, Confidence, Anger |
Frankincense | Sweet, Spicy, Woody | Anxiety, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Relax, Scars, Stress, Stretch marks |
Geranium | Floral | PMS, Endometriosis, Menopausal symptoms, Circulation, Varicose veins, Hemorrhoids, Depression, Fatigue, Wounds, Acne, Bruises, Burns, Dermatitis, Eczema, Head Lice, Ringworm, Sebum Balacing |
Ginger | Spicy | Anti-inflammatory, Muscle aches, Arthritis, Nausea, Indigestion, Circulation, Exhaustion |
Grapefruit | Citrus | Acne, Dull or oily skin, Cellulite, Stress, Toxin build-up, Water retention, Exhaustion |
Helichrysum | Camphorous, Fresh | Expectorant, Allergies, Anti-inflammatory, Rashes, Wounds |
Ho wood | Sweet, Fresh, Woody | Colds, Flu, PMS, Wounds, Eczema, Acne, Stress, Anxiety |
Hyacinth | Floral | Anxiety, Calming, Relax, Stress |
Hyssop | Fresh, Camphorous | Coughs, Colds, Flu, Bronchitis, Asthma, Bruises, Wounds, Arthritis, Rhematism, Muscle aches & pains, Indigestion |
Jasmine | Floral | Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Dry or sensitive skin, Exhaustion, Calming |
Juniper berries | Woody | Colds, Flu, Acne, Cellulite, Gout, Hemorrhoids, Muscle & joint pain, Rheumatism, Toxin build-up, Wounds |
Lavender | Floral | Acne, Allergies, Anxiety, Asthma, Athlete's foot, Bruises, Burns, Chicken Pox, Depression, Dermatitis, Flatulence, Headaches, Hypertension, Insect bites, Insect repellent, Itching, Migraines, Oily Skin, Relax, Rheumatism, Scabies, Scars, Sores, Sprains, Strains, Stress, Stretch Marks, Vertigo, Wounds |
Lemon | Citrus | Athlete's Foot, Chilblains, Colds, Corns, Depression, Exhaustion, Dull or oily skin, Flu, Pimples, Varicose veins, Warts |
Lemongrass | Citrus | Muscle aches & pains, Indigestion, Exhaustion, Acne, Insect repellent |
Lily | Floral | Antiseptic, Depression, Insomnia, Relax |
Lime | Citrus | Acne, Asthma, Chilblains, Colds, Flu, Dull skin, Muscle aches & pains, Varicose veins |
Litsea Cubeba | Citrus | Acne, Oily skin, Perspiration, Indigestion |
Mandarin | Citrus | Acne, Dull or oily skin, Insomnia, Scars, Pimples, Stress, Wrinkles |
Manuka | Herbal, Earthy | Bronchitis, Coughs, Flu, Skin infections, Wounds, Bruises, Ringworm, Head lice, Scabies, Dandruff, Insect bites, Anti-inflammatory, Allergies |
Marjoram | Herbal | Muscle Relaxant, Muscle aches & pains, Headaches, PMS, Bruises, Indigestion, IBS, Depression, Circulation, Coughs, Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety |
Melissa | Herbal, Citrus | Insomnia, Indigestion, Nausea, Skin infections, Cold sores, Menopausal Symptoms, Stress, Anxiety, Depression |
Myrrh | Spicy | Anti-inflammatory, Athlete's Foot, Bronchitis, Chapped skin, Hemorrhoids, Itching, Ringworm |
Myrtle | Sweet, Fresh, Camphorous | Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Fatigue, Insomnia, Acne, Boils, Hemorrhoids |
Neroli | Floral | Anti-inflammatory, Depression, Insomnia, Mature skin, Scars, Stress, Stretch Marks |
Niaouli | Camphorous, Earthy, Musty | Bronchitis, Colds, Flu, Congestion, Coughs, Rheumatism, Muscular injury, Rashes, Pimples, Acne, Wounds |
Nutmeg | Spicy | Nausea, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Muscle aches & pains, Muscular injury, PMS |
Orange | Citrus | Tension, Colds, Flu, Constipation, Dull skin, Flatulence, Indigestion, Stress |
Oregano | Spicy | Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant, Stimulant |
Palmarosa | Floral | Sinusitis, Scars, Wounds, Acne, Pimples, Boils, Muscle aches, Stress, Irritability, Restlessness, Insect bites |
Patchouli | Spicy, Woody | Acne, Anxiety, Athlete's Foot, Chapped skin, Dermatitis, Eczema, Fatigue, Dandruff, Insect repellent, Mature or oily skin, Stress |
Pink pepper | Spicy | Arthritis, Muscle aches & pains, Circulation, Sprains, Antiseptic, Stimulant |
Peppermint | Minty, Herbal | Asthma, Exhaustion, Flu, Digestion, Flatulence, Headaches, Nausea, Pain relief, Sinusitis, Vertigo |
Petitgrain | Fresh, Floral, Woody | Acne, Fatigue, Oily skin, Perspiration, Insomnia, Stress |
Pine | Woody | Acne, Eczema, Rosacea, Arthritis, Colds, Coughs, Flu, Rheumatism, Sinusitis, Muscular Pain/Injury/Fatigue, Gout, Exhaustion |
Ravensara | Medicinal, Sweet, Fruity | Colds, Bronchitis, Flu, Cold Sores, Shingles, Muscle & joint pain |
Rosalina | Medicinal, Floral, Citrus | Acne, Pimples, Insect bites, Allergies, Sinus Congestion, Coughs, Flu, Anti-inflammatory, Relaxation |
Rose | Floral | Anxiety, Depression, Eczema, Mature skin, Menopause, PMS, Stress |
Rose geranium | Floral | Acne, Cellulite, Depression, Dull or oily skin, Menopause |
Rosemary | Herbal | Muscle aches & pains, Arthritis, Dandruff, Dull skin, Exhaustion, Gout, Hair Care, Circulation, Rheumatism |
Rosewood | Spicy, Floral | Coughs, Headaches, Acne, Eczema, Muscle aches & pains, Psoriasis, Scars, Insect bites, Depression, Anxiety, Stress |
Sage | Fresh, Herbal | Muscle aches & pains, Headaches, Indigestion, PMS, Stress, Acne |
Saro | Fresh, Herbal, Medicinal | Allergies, Congestion, Coughs, Bronchitis, Colds, Flu, Sinusitis, Anti-inflammatory, Relaxation, Muscle aches & pains, Muscular Injury, Cellulite, Wounds |
Sandalwood | Sweet, Woody, Resin | Bronchitis, Chapped skin, Depression, Dry, oily or sensitive skin, Scars, Sleep, Stress, Stretch marks |
Spruce (Black) | Fresh, Woody, Earthy | Congestion, Calming inflammation, Muscle aches & pains, Coughs, Immune support |
Spearmint | Minty | Asthma, Exhaustion, Fevers, Flatulence, Headaches, Nausea, Vertigo |
Tea tree | Herbal | Acne, Athlete's Foot, Chicken Pox, Cold Sores, Colds, Coughs, Flu, Insect bites, Itching, Migraines, Oily skin, Ringworm, Sinusitis, Pimples, Warts, Wounds |
Thyme | Herbal | Anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Colds, Dermatitis, Flu, Insect bites, Muscle aches & pains, Oily skin, Circulation, Scabies, Wounds |
Valerian root | Woody | Insomnia, Nervous tension, Mental stress |
Vanilla | Sweet | Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia, Nausea, PMS, Depression |
Vetiver | Woody | Muscle aches & pains, Tension, PMS, Acne, Arthritis, Depression, Exhaustion, Insomnia, Oily skin, Rheumatism, Stress, Wounds |
Wintergreen | Minty, Herbal, Camphorus | Anti-inflammatory, Pain Management, Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Ylang-ylang | Floral | Anxiety, Depression, Hypertension, Stress |