Some essential oils and their medicinal properties

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I was thinking about the availability of medicine in a crisis situation... There's hundreds of medicinal plant that we could be collecting, but, most of us don't know the difference between Yarrow and Queen Ann's Lace!

I have started purchasing 'essential oil' for my radiant zone first aid kit. I would like to share my research with you. I'm going to create a 'recipe' notebook with dosages, tea recipes and such. I'm also going to include a picture of the plant so I know what I'm looking for if and when I run out of the oils....

I hope this helps you!

Essential Oils with Medicinal Properties


Clary Sage: Anxiety, menstruation, menopause, childbirth aid, headaches, digestion, asthma, hair care

Eucalyptus: Infectious diseases, asthma, bronchitis, arthritis, headache, athletes foot, disinfectant, muscle pain and strain, insect repellent, invigorating

Geranium: Depression, menopause, pms, anxiety, skin disorders, cuts, cellulites, eczema, uplifting

Lavender: The universal oil - Calming nervous tension, insomnia, pms, headaches, wound and skin care, athletes foot, arthritis, asthma

Lemongrass: Lymph drainage, antiseptic, infectious diseases, insect bites/ repellent, disinfectant, Stimulates digestion and circulation

Orange (sweet): Depression, nervous tension, insomnia, over-sensitivity, digestive disorders, anti-inflammatory, dermatitis, bronchitis

Patchouli: Chapped/cracked skin, hair care, athletes foot, insect repellent,

Peppermint: Headaches, muscle stiffness, infectious diseases, fever, lymph drainage, asthma, Arthritis, insect bites, toothache, stimulates metabolism, car sickness

Rose: Heart soother, menopause, headaches, allergies, eczema or aged skin,

Ylang ylang: Anxiety, nervous tension, lowers blood pressure, insomnia, stimulates hair growth,


ANALGESIC : Birch, Black Pepper, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger Root, Lavender, Lemongrass, Sweet Marjoram, Peppermint, Wild Rosemary.

ANTI-BACTERIAL : Basil, Clove, Eucalyptus,, Geranium, Grapefruit,Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Orange, Oregano, Rosewood.

ANTI-CATARRHAL : (helps remove excess mucus (catarrh) from the respiratory or lymph systems and the body itself.) Eucalyptus, Ginger, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Lemongrass, Ravensara, Rosemary, Sandalwood.

ANTI-DEPRESSANT : Basil, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Sandalwood.

ANTI-FUNGAL : Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Oregano, Rosewood, Sage, Thyme.

ANTI-INFECTIOUS : Oregano, Pine.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY : Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Roman Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Peppermint, Thyme.

ANTI-MICROBIAL : Cinnamon Bark, Helichrysum, Lemon, Myrrh, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.

ANTI-PARASITIC : An agent which prevents and destroys parasites Basil, Oregano.

ANTI-RHEUMATIC : Birch, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme.

ANTI-SEPTIC : Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Ravensara, Sandalwood, Tangerine.

ANTI-SPASMODIC : Prevents and eases spasms or convulsions - Birch, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Lavender, Marjoram.

ANTI-VIRAL : Clove, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Oregano, Ravensara, Rosewood, Sage.

IMMUNE-STIMULANT : An agent which stimulates the natural defense mechanism of the body - Frankincense, Lemon, Oregano, Thyme.

I'm also looking for medicinal plant info for Thyroid dysfunction...

I'm hoping that you will contribute information that will be useful in my medicinal recipe book!

Thanks!
OpenEyes