Essential oils
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Properties and Usage information

The information as published here regarding use and application of essential oils represents common knowledge and/or traditional use in folk medicine. It is not intended to be practiced or suggested for use without the guidance of a professional.

Dill herb, Lavender, Salvia, Sumac, White Milfoil, Chamomile, Melissa, Thyme, Fennel, Juniper, Hyssop

Bergamot oil
Excellent antiseptic with wide application in the therapy of infections, flu, cold, cough, sore throat, tonsils. It is used for compress application in wounds, cuts and burns. Gives good results in mixtures in acne, skin peeling, furuncles. Possesses relieving properties in stress, high emotions, conditions of depression and melancholy.
Limitations: Do not place on the skin prior to exposing the skin to sunrays or UV rays.

Pine oil
Possesses good antiseptic properties in infections of respiratory tract and sinuses. Has tonic and refreshing effect in mental overloading. Increases body's resistance powers.
Limitations: Do not use old oil.

Basil oil
Regulates digestion (means for against vomiting) and is used in colitis. Possesses refreshing properties. The oil is excellent means for pain relief especially in pains on nerve basis, migraines, rheumatism, arthritis, muscle pains and gout. It is recommended in conditions of fear and restlessness, in depressions, hysteria, and sleeplessness. As an antiseptic the oil is used in mixtures in cold, flu, inflammation of the sinuses. Relieves the consequences in wasps bites.
Limitations: none

White Milfoil oil
Pronounced pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. Used in rheumatism and arthritis, gastric disturbances, blood circulation problems. The oil has heating properties. Strengthens the immune system.
Limitations: Do not use during the first months of pregnancy.

Geranium oil
Antibacterial and antiviral properties, regulates blood circulation and body's fluid balance and is used in mixtures in treatment of cellulites, blood circulation and menstrual cycle disturbances. Provides relief in diabetes; reduces mental pressure; used in depressions, neuralgias, fear, sexual disturbances; calms emotional swings. As an antiseptic is used in cold, flu, cough, skin inflammations, acne, eczemas, rashes, dandruff. Also used against lice.
Limitations: Do not use in children under 6 years of age. Stimulates estrogen production. Do not use in combination with contraceptive means.

Garden tea oil
Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action in treatment of the mouth. Used in rheumatic conditions, muscle aches and stress, as means in inflammatory conditions of the skin.
Limitations: None.

Eucalyptus oil
Possesses antibacterial and antiviral properties. Used in mixtures for treatment of infections of the upper respiratory tract, coughs, bronchitis, inflamed sinuses, flu as well as in skin inflammations. Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties in arthritis and rheumatism, as well as for massage of stressed muscles. Effective means in lice. Strengthening of the immune system.
Limitations: Do not use more than two drops in one treatment. Do not use in combination with homeopathic means.

Ylang Ylang oil
One of the most sensitive oils. Used as an aphrodisiac. Relief in stress, palpitation, increased blood pressure. Good antiseptic in acne.

Cedar oil
Promotes better lymphatic circulation and fluid retention. Helps with kidney stones dissolution. Has healing effect in acne and infections of the skin and scalp.
Limitations: Not to be used by pregnant women and babies.

Dill herb oil
Pronounced pain relieving effect in treatment of digestive tract conditions, colic, upset stomach. Lowers blood pressure.
Limitations: None.

Coriander oil
Antiseptic and calming action, reduces tiredness and the feeling of nervousness. Used in the therapies of rheumatism, arthritis, flu, cold and food poisoning.
Limitations: None.

Lavender oil
Antiseptic means, accelerates wounds healing processes, burns and skin inflammations. Effective in insect bites, sun burns, acne, eczemas, skin inflammations, dermatitis, dandruff, hair loss, fungi, lichen, lice. Reduces arterial pressure and prevents fluid retention in the body. Regulates gastritis disturbances, gas retention in the intestines, used in nausea. Included in mixtures for use in flu, cold, throat inflammations, asthma. Relives rheumatic pains, migraine, ear canal inflammations, menstrual pains as well as regulating the cycle. The oil has calming and anti-depression properties, reduces tension in mental exhaustion, excitement, tachycardia, sleeplessness. Also, having soporific and strengthening of the body properties.
Limitations: Do not use in the first months of pregnancy,  and especially after abortion.

Chamomile oil
Excellent means in poor digestion, spastic conditions of the stomach and liver. Beneficial in burns, eczema, psoriasis, infected skin. Suitable for use by children.

Lemon oil
Antiseptic properties. Used in throat infections, flu, cold, skin infections, rashes, acne, seborrhea. Reduces blood pressure. Anti-diarrheal action. Used in mixtures in rheumatism, arthritis, and varicose veins. Calming action, relief in conditions of fear and mental overloading. Possesses refreshing and stimulating action.
Limitations: In preparations for skin application, before exposure to the sun and to UV rays.
Storage: Tightly closed and refrigerated

Tangerine oil
Antiseptic, calming and tonic properties. Good means to get asleep, reduces nervous tension, relief in fear condition, excitement, tachycardia, reduces arterial pressure. Used in nausea, constipation, digestive tract conditions.
Limitations: In preparations for skin application, before exposure to sun and UV rays.

Common balm (Melissa) oil
Relief in menopausal problems, sleeplessness caused by nervous tension. Used in viruses of flu and herpes.
Limitations: Not used in sensitive and damaged skin as well as in children under 2 years of age.

Thyme oil
Excellent antiseptic and helps with the closure of wounds. Excellent results in infections of the respiratory tract. Has pain relieving properties in rheumatism and arthritis. The oil possesses relieving action in menstrual disturbances and skin diseases. Stimulates blood circulation and increases arterial pressure. Regulates the level of the fatty acids. Limits hair loss. Increases body's resistance against infections.
Limitations: Do not use in high blood pressure.

Mentha oil
Refreshing, antiseptic and pain relieving properties. Use in excess gases in the intestines, poor digestion, stomach aches, and sea sickness. As a strong antiseptic in colds, flu, sinus inflammations, coughs, bronchitis, fever, skin inflammations and irritability. Relieves headache, migraines and menstrual pains.  Effective means against insects. Has tonic action in mental exhaustion and relaxing action in nervous tension. Increases body's resistance powers.
Limitations: Do not use in the first months of pregnancy.

Patchouli oil
Relaxing, reviving and anti-depression action. Reduces appetite and is good for starting a diet. Strong anti-inflammatory action. Cell regenerative properties - included in mixtures for dry, rough and ageing skin, in skin marks, eczema, herpes, insect bites. 

Petitgrain oil
Obtained from the leaves of Orange tree. Refreshing, tonic and antiseptic action. Used in depression, fear and sleeplessness. As an antiseptic in acne and fungi.
Limitations: None.

Orange oil
Antiseptic and strongly pronounced calming action. Excellent results in all types of depressions, fear conditions, nervous tension, spasms, muscle cramps, convulsions.
Limitations: In preparations for skin application, before exposure to the sun and UV rays.
Storage: Tightly closed container, refrigerated.

Fennel oil
In mixtures for treatment of conditions of the digestive tract, poor digestion, pains, colic, poisoning, hiccupping, vomiting. Strong diuretic means, and for this reason used in treatment of cellulites and obesity (fluid retention). Influences the hormonal system and is used in problems in menopause. Good aphrodisiac.
Limitations: Do not use in the first months of pregnancy.

Rosemary oil
Excellent tonic means, aphrodisiac, antiseptic and pain reliever. Used in tiredness, age sufferings, sexual indifference, memory disturbances, apathy, epilepsy, palsy, cardiac conditions, variations in arterial pressure, fluid retention, cellulites and varicose veins. As a pain relieving means in headache, migraines, rheumatic, arthritic and muscle pains, spinal and stomach pains. Regulates menstrual cycle. As an antiseptic in infections of the respiratory tract, cough, bronchitis, dandruff, baldness, wounds. Strengthens the immune system.
Limitations: Do not use during pregnancy and in children under 6 years of age.

Salvia Sclarea oil
Important element in mixtures with tonic and calming the nervous tension purposes. Reduces arterial pressure, regulates menstrual cycle, and has pain relieving properties. Used in skin irritations, decelerates skin ageing, reduces hair loss. Strengthens the immune system.
Limitations: Do not use during pregnancy.

Sandalwood oil
Relief in sleeplessness from emotional stress. Good influence on hemorrhoids, varicose veins, ulcers. Anti-inflammatory action in neuralgias, sciatica, lumbago. Lubricating means in dry and sensitive skin and in rashes.

Juniper berry oil
Antibacterial and anti-fungal means in treatment of acne, oily skin and dandruff. Reduces arterial pressure and regulates fluid balance in the body. It is used with success in cellulites, varicose veins, and obesity. Anti-diarrhea action. Reduces and even removes stretch marks. Used in menstrual pains, irregular menstruation, rheumatism and arthritis. Relieving effect in colic.
Limitations: Do not use in children under 12 years of age and during pregnancy.

Hyssop oil
Used in diseases of the upper respiratory tracts, rheumatism, viral infections, cuts and wounds. Regulates the arterial pressure and blood circulation. Gives good results in broken bones and bruises. Relieves nervous tension, has tonic and re-energizing action. Strengthens the immune system.
Limitations: Do not use in the first months of pregnancy.

Citronella oil
Strong antiseptic. Exceptionally suitable for skin inflammations. Used in deodorizing mixtures. Has tonic action and stimulates in mental disturbances caused by stress. Good insecticide action.
Limitations: None.

Tea Tree oil
For overcoming of depression and tiredness. Immune system stimulating properties, cardiac tonic action. Used in infections: intestinal, genito-urinary, respiratory, acne, furuncles, warts, herpes.