Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil) is native to Southeast Queensland and the Northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Not for internal use. May be use on skin undiluted or with a carrier oil or in a diffuser by itself or mixed with other essential oils.
Tea tree oil is known for its antimicrobial proficiency (in fighting superbugs). Its many benefits include tea tree oil’s ability to treat acne, bacterial infections, chickenpox, cold sores, congestion & respiratory tract infections, earaches, fungal infections (candida, jock itch, athlete’s foot & toenail fungus), halitosis (bad breath), head lice, and psoriasis. It has the power to soothe itchy insect bites, sores and sunburns, heal boils from staph infections and reduce inflammation. Successful studies have been recently done using tea tree oil to treat some skin cancers. In addition to its usefulness in treating health problems, tea tree oil is also advantageous for cosmetic use as a natural make-up remover and to soften dry cuticles, as a safe deodorant, and to remove foot odor. For application in the home it can be used to freshen laundry, repel insects, remove mold and to inhibit the growth of several strains of bacteria.
Tea Tree oil has been commonly used in Australia for thousands of years. Natural health practitioners have applied poultices of crushed tea tree leaves to cuts and wounds, and they regularly inhaled the essential oil vapors to treat congestion and respiratory tract infections.
In 1923, however, a chemist “proved” the plant’s ability as an antiseptic when he determined that tea tree oil was about 12 times stronger than carbolic acid, a substance used to clean wounds before antibiotics were in use. During World War II Australian soldiers were given tea tree oil in their first aid kits. It became widely known as the go-to antiseptic. Unfortunately, when antibiotics were developed, natural remedies became obsolete. The tea tree oil industry has been making a slow comeback since the late 20th century.
Tea tree oil is not for internal use and can be poisonous if ingested. It is safe for most people when rubbed on the skin, but it can cause skin irritation and swelling in some individuals. In treating acne, it can sometimes cause skin dryness, itching, stinging, burning, and redness. When applying tea tree oil to the skin, keep it away from your eyes and any other sensitive parts of your skin.
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme oil blends nicely with Lemon, Pine, Bergamot, Lavender, Grapefruit, and Rosemary. This oil must be diluted with a carrier oil for topical use.
Thyme oil strengthens the nerves, aids memory and concentration, can alleviate the feeling of exhaustion and combats depression. This stimulating essential oil is a great pick-me-up that can increase your alertness if you are feeling groggy. It augments the immune system and can help fight respiratory ailments like coughs (includingwhooping cough), colds, flu and asthma. It also helps fight sinus issues like sinusitis and sore throats. It is effective at combattinglaryngitis,tonsillitis, catarrh and chills. It can fight infectious diseases and is used as a urinary antiseptic being very helpful for cystitis and urethritis. It inhibits bacterial growth within and outside of the body, healing bacterial infections including B-Colitis, respiratory system bacterial infections, renal colic, intestinal bacterial infections, as well as bacterial infections in the urethra and genitals. This essential oil destroys intestinal worms like tape worms and round worms. It kills maggots, which can live in open sores. It eliminates hook worms too. What a helpful oil for getting rid of worms!
Thyme oil is a great insect repellent in general. You can put it around the house to keep away pesky bugs. You can also use it diluted with a carrier oil on yourself (in a few spots like your neck and wrists) when outside and bothered by mosquitos or to keep ticks far away.
Thyme essential oil is an effective cleanser due to its chemical properties. You can use it around the home or make your own deodorant or skin cleanser with thyme in it.
Because thyme oil has a distinct flavor and is great for the immune system, many people like to add it to foods while cooking. A few drops will go a long way!
Thyme essential oil is very beneficial for the heart. As it is an anti-spasmodic, it manages the heart valves keeping them working properly. It helps decrease blood pressure and lessens strees that can be put on the heart from tight and constricted veins and arteries by relaxing them. It bolters the strength of cardiac (heart) muscles and in general, shapes up and improves the condition of the heart, because it is a tonic. Thyme oil acts as a diuretic, helping to reduce weight, lower blood pressure, reduce fats and improve digestion as well.
The warming effect of thyme essential oil can help in cases of poor circulation, rheumatism and arthritis, muscle aches and pains, gout, sprains and other sport injuries. It is also beneficial for anorexia, edema, cellulite, and obesity. It helps in cases of sparse and light periods and leucorrhoea, and is used to accelerate the birthing process and to discharge afterbirth. Thyme is one of the best essential oils to alleviate snoring. Because blood circulation is stimulated by thyme, rubbing a thyme oil mixture into your scalp helps to promote the delivery of nutrients to the scalp and supports hair growth. It can erase scars including surgical scars. It gets rid of blemishes left by acne, measles, poxes (like chicken pox), and other skin sores or injuries.
Thyme essential oil has been shown to be effective against some cancers. It was able to kill 98% of human breast cancer cells (MCF-7) with a concentration of only 0.05% in as little as 72 hours of in vitro breast cancer treatment. In some other studies, thyme oil has been comfirmed to be effective in treating ovarian cancer and oral cancer. One study determined that Mastic Thyme (Thymus mastichina L.) extracts may protect from colon cancers.
Studies have shown that thyme concoctions can work better than prescription acne creams for some people. The researchers reported that the thyme preparation killed around 100,000 bacteria per ml – or half a million per teaspoonful within five minutes of exposure. Thyme was the most effective of the preparations tested.
It is an ancient herb used in medicine by the Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans. The name thyme comes from the Greek word 'thymos', and it means 'perfume' and was used as in Greek places of worship and temples as an incense. The Egypt it was used in mummification for embalming. During the Middle Ages thyme was given to knights before a joust to make them courageous. A twig of thyme was also brought into courtrooms to hold off diseases.
Thyme essential oil has a high percentage of thymol, a phenol and a powerful antiseptic, immune booster, and nervous system stimulant. This makes thyme a strong, hot oil and must be used with carrier oils. All thymes need to be used with care because of toxic phenols, carvacrol, and thymol.
Don't use thyme oil if you are pregnant or if you struggle with high blood pressure. Because of the phenols, which can inflame mucus membranes and cause soreness to the skin, don't use it in cosmetics or products for taking care of your skin, and in general make sure you dilute it so that it is not concentrated. If you want to use it during a massage, make sure to do a skin patch test to determine if you or the person receiving the massage is sensitive to it.
Vetiveria zizanoides is native to India.
Diffuse, inhale or apply topically.
Blends well with grapefruit, jasmine, lavender and ylang-ylang oils.
Vetiver essential oil has a cooling effect, this essential oil helps to soothe all sorts of inflammation, especially that caused by dehydration and sun stroke.
Vetiver oil helps scars and marks on the skin heal and disappear, including stretch marks and burns. As an antiseptic, it can be applied to wounds or taken internally to protect them from the bacteria that causes sepsis.
Vertiver oil is an aphrodisiac, helping to increase libido and eliminate problems in the sexual department.
Vertiver oil heals damage to nerves from shock, anxiety, fear and stress. It helps reduce the effects of nervous disorders like epileptic attacks, panic attacks, convulsions and spasms, and Parkinson's disease. It also is a great sleep agent, helping with insomnia and restlessness.
It is an overall tonic for the body, encouraging good health.
Vetiver has been used in traditional India folk medicine for centuries. It has been used to help with the appearance of the skin and to promote strengthening of the immune system.
Vetiver essential oil is used extensively in the perfume and cosmetics industry. In India it is also used to help cool rooms as it has a cooling effect. It is used to help with erosion as its grass has very long vertical roots.
This essential oil is considered safe. It is non-irritating and non-toxic. Use with caution during pregnancy. Avoid the eyes and mucous membranes.
Gaultheria Procumbens
Blending: Wintergreen Essential Oil blends well with Mint, Narcissus, Oregano, Thyme, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang, Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Bergamot Essential Oils.
Wintergreen Essential Oil contains an aspirin-like chemical, Methyl Salicylate that can help reduce pain. It works well to reduce swelling, painful muscles and joints, chronic neck and lower back pain. When applied to an afflicted area, this oil is easily absorbed through the body's skin and causes an anesthetic effect or numbness or deadening of the nerves. It also increases blood circulation and warms the area in which it is applied. It can also be used to counter obstructed blood circulation resulting from frostbite and extremely low temperatures, since it has a warming effect. Wintergreen is absorbed into the skin quickly and acts like a natural numbing agent, similar to cortisone.
When combined with a carrier oil it can be rubbed into your chest and upper back to relieve congestion and fever; it can even prevent the common cold or flu.
Diffusing Wintergreen Oil can open up nasal and respiratory passages and improve blood flow, but should be used sparingly in a diffuser. Inhaling Wintergreen Essential Oil directly from the bottle will also increase alertness and concentration. Rubbing a small amount into the neck, chest and wrists will help overcome fatigue or sleepiness.
Very small doses can increase stomach acids to improve digestion. It can act as a diuretic and also increases urine production to cleanse the digestive tract. Wintergreen Essential Oil is considered to be a natural remedy for nausea. Mixing it with a carrier oil and rubbing it over the abdomen, stomach and lower back will relieve cramping and pain as well. Just applying this oil on the skin is enough, as it easily penetrates the skin and body tissues take it in and it assimilates into the blood stream, thus permeating the internal organs as well.
Wintergreen Essential Oil can be useful in treating acne since it will kill germs on the skin. It will also relieve itchy, red, swollen skin. Wintergreen can also be used on the scalp and hair to remove dandruff, bacteria, and excess oils. As an astringent, it induces contractions in muscle tissue, skin, blood vessels and hair roots. This contraction of muscles and skin adds firmness to the muscles and lifts the skin. The hair roots are also contracted and strengthened by this astringent effect. Be sure to keep it out of eyes and nasal passages.
Wintergreen Essential Oil also acts as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. Used around the home, it can remove dangerous toxins. To kill odor-causing bacteria and molds, use it diluted in a spray bottle or full strength on a scrub brush to clean showers, tubs, and toilet bowls. You can even run some through your dishwasher or clothes washer to have them smelling fresh and germ-free. Diluted in a spray bottle, it can be sprayed on hard surfaces in the kitchen, bathrooms, and garbage pails to sanitize the areas.
The smell of Wintergreen Oil can help reduce food cravings. Applying a couple drops on your temples, chest or clothes could keep you from overeating. And, only one to two drops of Wintergreen Essential Oil added to water will make a mouthwash to freshen breath and protect gums and teeth from bacteria. Gargle with the solution for 30–60 seconds before rinsing.
The wintergreen plant is native to North America, especially the cooler Northeast United States and Canada. North American Indians chewed the leaves of the wintergreen plant for their minty flavor. The also utilized them medicinally to treat pains and aches and to help in respiration or breathing when hard work was being done. French explorers made hot infusions from wintergreen leaves that became known as the tea of Canada. During the Revolutionary War, wintergreen leaves served as a replacement for Chinese tea. In folk remedies, the wintergreen plant was used for body aches, cold symptoms, sore throats, colic, headaches, inflammation, skin diseases, arthritis, and oral health.
Use very small quantities of Wintergreen Essential Oil and make sure it is 100% pure, therapeutic grade. A little bit goes a long way. Using more will not result in better results. In fact, high doses can be toxic and even painful.
Be careful to keep Wintergreen Essential Oil away from your eyes and the mucus membranes inside of your nose. Keep it away from pets and babies. Do not take internally unless under the care of a health care professional.
Methyl salicylate can be harmful when used on open wounds, internally, or on babies and children, or on anyone with allergies.
Do not apply Wintergreen Oil directly to skin. Always dilute it with a carrier oil such as coconut, olive, almond, or jojoba oil. If you have sensitive skin, do a small patch test first to make sure you don’t experience any side effects such as redness, burning and swelling. Try testing one to two drops on an area of your skin that isn’t sensitive, such as your feet. Make sure you can tolerate it well before using on larger parts of your body.
Ingesting Wintergreen Essential Oil can cause side effects that include heartburn, flushing, mouth sores, rashes, headaches, and acid reflux. There are prescription medications and over-the-counter medications that can negatively interact with Wintergreen. Talk to your doctor about taking wintergreen essential oil if you take any asthma medications, digestive medications, blood thinners, anti-coagulants, orpain medications. Pregnant women or anyone with heart or digestive issues should not consume this oil.
If accidentally ingested in a large dose, it can cause severe damage to organs like the liver and kidneys. And, immoderate external application on the skin can also become toxic as well because too much Methyl Salicylate will be absorbed into the tissues and consequently into the blood stream.
Cananga odorata
(pronounced e-lang, e-lang)
Dilution is not required and is suitable for topical use and regarded safe for children. Blends well with essential oils derived from bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, sandalwood, rose, clary sage, jasmine, and neroli.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil strengthens the nervous system, is an effective remedy for seborrhea, helps maintain healthy skin, and effectively lowers blood pressure naturally. It is useful in helping with a rapid heartbeat and rapid breathing.
Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil fights depression and relaxes the body alleviating anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, rage and chronic stress. It also has an uplifting effect on mood and induces feelings of joy and hope. It may be an effective treatment for those undergoing nervous breakdowns and acute depression after a shock or an accident.
Essential Oil of Ylang-Ylang can help to avoid both sepsis and tetanus by inhibiting microbial growth and disinfecting the wounds. This property of Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil protects your wounds from infections from bacteria, virus and fungus. It also helps to speed up the healing process of the wound.
Ylang-Ylang can improve the sex life of those people who have lost interest in sex due to tremendous workload, professional stress, depression, or the effects of pollution.
Ylang-ylang essential oil can be used to cure infections in internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, colon, and urinary tract. It is also good for people suffering from insomnia, fatigue, frigidity and other stress related conditions. It is extremely effective in maintaining moisture and oil balance of the skin and keeps the skin looking hydrated, smooth, and young.
In both the East and the West, ylang ylang has a long history. In Indonesia, the petals of ylang ylang flowers are spread on the bed of newlywed couples. In the Philippines, healers have used ylang ylang to treat insect bites, snakebites, cuts, burns and scrapes. In the Molucca Islands, people use ylang ylang essential oil as a primary ingredient in a hair ointment known as Macassar oil. The medicinal properties of ylang ylang were first recognized at the beginning of the 20th century by Garnier and Rechler, the French chemists that discovered that the oil made an effective treatment for all types of diseases including malaria, typhus and intestinal infections. They also recognized the oil’s calming effect on the heart during times of stress. In Oriental medicine, ylang ylang’s calming effect on the heart accounts for its primary therapeutic use.
Some cases of sensitivity, nausea and headache have been observed when taken in excessive amounts. Otherwise, when taken in recommended doses, it is non-toxic and is not reported to cause any irritation.