AO Essential Oils

SEFI dot Description

Aniseed

Upset stomach, intestinal gas, runny nose, as an expectorant to increase productive cough, as a diuretic to increase urine flow, and as an appetite stimulant.

Basil

Minor skin irritations, cramps, joint pain, muscular aches, spasms, gout, flatulence, and exhaustion.

Bergamot

Depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria, infection (all types including skin), anorexia, psoriasis, eczema and general convalescence.

Camomille

Help address redness, hyperpigmentation, and acne.

Cinnamon bark

Antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Can be used to treat diarrhea and other problems of the digestive system.

Cinnamon leaf

Alleviate aches, pains, and stiffness in the muscles and joints, address acne, rashes and infections, enhance circulation, nourish the skin, slow the look of aging, and revive the skin tone.

Citronella

Slows or prevents the growth or spread of harmful airborne bacteria, repels flying insects, uplifts negative moods, and relaxes the body and mind.

Clove bud

Minor pains and aches (particular dental pain) and is helpful when battling flu and colds.

Eucalyptus

Skin ailments such as burns, blisters, wounds, insect bites, lice and skin infections. It is used to relieve colds and congestion.

Fennel sweet

Carminative, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, laxative, stimulant, splenic, and stomachic.

Frankincense

Antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, tonic and expectorant, rejuvenate aging skin, is effective with bacterial and fungal infections. The anti-inflammatory property is reputed to be an effective treatment for joint pain and arthritis, an insect repellent.

Geranium

Anti-inflammatory and anti-septic agent, treat skin ailments such as excessive oil, acne, eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis.

Ginger root

Colds and flu, nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness), rheumatism, coughs and circulation issues, has warming properties that help to relieve muscular cramps, spasms, aches and ease.

Helichrysum

Reducing the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles, providing a soothing sensation for the skin, and promoting a healthy metabolism.