People are always asking what essential oils to use for what condition?’
“I recommend doTerra Pure Essential Oils because as a Nutritional Counsellor, I believe they live up to their claims of being both safe and effective.”
Marilyn
Please Note: The most important factor to remember when using essential oils for any health issue is that most oils should be avoided by pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers. They should use it only after consulting a doctor, and the essential oil you use is 100% pure and designed for therapeutic use.
Hover your mouse over the list of conditions to see which oils suit which conditions:
Internal use
These oils can be ingested providing they are 100% pure and designed for therapeutic use.
- Add 1-2 drops or more to a glass of water
- Can be added to food
- Great in smoothies
AcnePeppermint, Spearmint, Turmeric, Vetiver, Wild Orange, Ylang Ylang
ADHDPeppermint, Vetiver
AllergiesLemon
Alzheimer’s DiseaseTurmeric
AngerTangerine
Anti-AgingLime
Anti-bacterialVetiver, Wild Orange
Anti-inflammatoryLemon, Summer Savoury, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Antimicrobial (pathogens, bacteria, fungi)Lemon
AntioxidantCopaiba, OnGuard, Summer Savoury, Vetiver
AnxietyLavender, Tangerine, Turmeric, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Appetite BoosterLime
ArthritisCopaiba, Turmeric, Vetiver
AsthmaPeppermint, Tangerine
BloatingGinger
Blood CirculationPeppermint
Blood SugarBergamont
Blood PurifierTangerine
Body Cleansing (Lymphatic Drainage)Lemon
Brain FunctionSpearmint, Vetiver
Breast CancerTurmeric
BronchitisLime, Peppermint
CardiovascularCassia, Copaiba
Chest PainSpearmint
CholeraLime, Tangerine
ColicPeppermint
Colon CancerTurmeric
Common ColdLime, Peppermint, Turmeric
Concentration Lack ofSpearmint
ConstipationBergamont
ConvulsionsBergamont, Tangerine
CoughBergamont, Lemon, Peppermint, Tangerine
CrampsBergamont, Spearmint
DepressionBergamont, Spearmint, Tangerine, Turmeric, Ylang Ylang
DetoxificationLemon
DiarrheaLime, Tangerine
DigestionBergamont, Cassia, Copaiba, DigestZen, Ginger, Green Mandarin, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tangerine
EpilepsyTurmeric
Excretion (proper)Tangerine
FatigueRosemary
FeverLime, Spearmint
Food PoisoningBergamont, Lime
Gallbladder FunctionRosemary
GangreneLime
GasDigestZen, Ginger
Gastrointestinal tractBergamont, Summer Savoury
GonorrheaSpearmint
GoutVetiver
HalitosisPeppermint
HeadacheBergamont, Peppermint, Spearmint
HemorrhagingLime
HerpesPeppermint
High Blood PressureBergamont, Copaiba, Wild Orange, Ylang Ylang
Hormonal BalanceClary Sage, Thyme, Sandalwood, Lavender, Basil, Geranium, Lemongrass, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Bergamont, Rosemary, Peppermint, Frankincense, Pine, Oregano, Vitex, Anise, Fennel, Angelica
Immune SystemCassia, cinnamon Bark, Copaiba, Green Mandarin, Lemon, OnGuard, Oregano, Peppermint, Vetiver
Impulsive responsesTangerine
IndigestionDigestZen, Spearmint
InfectionBergamont, Copaiba, Lime, Spearmint
InflammationTangerine, Vetiver
InfluenzaLime, Oregano, Peppermint, Frankincense, Clove
IBSPeppermint
InsomniaBergamont, Spearmint, Vetiver, Lavender
JointsTurmeric
LeukemiaTurmeric
Libido EnhancerVetiver, Ylang Ylang
Liver MalfunctionLime, Rosemary, Summer Savoury, Tangerine, Turmeric
MeaslesLime
MemoryRosemary
MenstruationSpearmint
MetabolismCassia, Grapefruit, Tangerine
MigrainesPeppermint, Spearmint
MumpsLime
Muscle & Joint PainBergamont, Peppermint, Rosemary, Vetiver, Wild Orange
Mucous & PhlegmLemon
Nasal CongestionPeppermint
NauseaGinger, Lemon, Peppermint
Nerve StimulationSpearmint
Nervous SystemCopaiba, Green Mandarin, Rosemary, Tangerine, Vetiver,
Oxidative StressLemon, Ginger
Parkinson’s DiseaseTurmeric
RelaxantBergamont
Respiratory SystemCopaiba, Green Mandarin, Lemon, Lime, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary
Restorative (after illness)Spearmint
RheumatismVetiver
ScarsCopaiba, Vetiver
SepsisTangarine
Sinus CongestionPeppermint
SoresLime
Sore ThroatCinnamon Bark, Wild Orange
SpasmsBergamont, Peppermint, Tangarine
Spinal Cord InjuryTurmeric
Stomach upsetDigestZen, Spearmint
Strength (lack)Tangerine
StressPeppermint, Tangarine, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Stretch MarksVetiver
StrokeTurmeric
SyphilisSpearmint
ToothacheLime
TumoursLemon
TyphoidLime
UlcersLime, Spearmint
Urinary Tract InfectionLime
VomitingSpearmint
Weight LossGrapefruit, Lemon
External use
Use any or a mixture.
AcneBasil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Neroli, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Turmeric, Vetiver, Wild Orange, Ylang Ylang
- The best is Tea Tree which can be applied directly
- Dilute all the other oils in Carrier Oil
AntisepticBergamot, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Peppermint, Summer Savoury, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang
- Bergamot & Cinnamon need a Carrier Oil.
AstringentLime
Athlete’s FootEucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Oregano, Peppermint, Spearmint, Tea Tree,
Bath SoakGreen Mandarin
- Add a few drops into bath water.
BleedingFrankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Rose, Tea Tree
- Add 1-2 drops directly to wound
BoilsLime
BurnsEucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Melaleuca, Peppermint, Vetiver
- Frankincense can reduce scaring
- Peppermint reduces inflammation and needs to be diluted by adding to Aloe Vera & Coconut Oil.
CarbunclesLime
DermatitisSpearmint, Ylang Ylang
DisinfectantLime
Face WashGeranium, Lavender, Tea tree
- Examples:
- Add to 1/4 cup Coconut Oil 4 drops of each
- Or, add 1/4c Honey, 1/4c Distilled Water, 1/4c Castile Soap, 1 tsp Jojoba Or Coconut Oil
Fine Lines & WrinklesClary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Palmarosa, Rose, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Turmeric
- Add 12 drops essential oil to 30ml Carrier Oil
- Test a little on skin first
- Frankincense, Rose, Clary Sage tighten skin
- Sandalwood, Geranium improve blood circulation & skin elasticity.
HairCedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Green Mandarin, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary
- Add to your shampoo/conditioner
- Create your own
- Hair growth – Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary,
- Shine – Chamomile
- Circulation & treat thinning hair – Cedarwood,
- Reduce skin inflammation – Clary Sage
- Cleanser & deodorizer – Lemongrass
InfectionsLime
InsecticideSpearmint, TerraAmour
ItchingGeranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree Oil
- Dilute with Carrier Oil
Muscle & Joint PainClove, Franincense, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Turmeric, Vetiver, Wild Orange
Muscle ToneLime
Nail Polish RemoverLemon
Pain ReliefCopaiba, Vetiver
Prostate HealthRosemary
PsoriasisAngelica, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lime, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tea Tree
- Best is Geranium Oil
- Mix with 3-5 drops with 1 Tsp Carrier Oil
- Use 10 drops Clary Sage in bath and soak for 20 mins
SkinCopaiba, Geranium, Grapefruit,Green Mandarin, Lemon, Turmeric, Wild Orange
Teeth WhitenerLemon, Peppermint, Wild Orange, Wintergreen
- Add 1 drop Lemon or Wild Orange to toothpaste for 1 week.
- Mix 1 drop + water to 1 tsp Baking Powder to create a paste.
- Add 4 drops to 1 cup warm water, 2 tsp Xylitol, 1 tsp Baking Soda. Shake & use after each meal.
TeethingPeppermin
- Mix with Coconut Oil
ToothpastePeppermint
Tooth DecayCinnamon, Clove, Lemon, Myrrh, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Thyme
- 1/2c Coconut Oil
- 2 Tbsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tbsp Xylitol
- 10 drops Peppermint
- 5 drops Clove
- 5 drops Tea Tree
- Mix together and store out of light and away from water
- Use whichever of the above oils you have on hand or according to flavour.
WoundBergamont, Spearmint, Vetiver
I recommend doTerra Pure Essential Oils because as a Nutritional Counsellor, I believe they live up to their claims of being both safe and effective. If you purchase I will receive a small remuneration.
This page is offered as an aid to help you receive the most out of your essential oils. It is not designed to diagnose or treat any conditions.
Interested in what minerals you may be lacking in? Mineral Deficiency Symptoms List
Marilyn Williams
