Essential oils offer proven benefits as natural remedies—antiviral, disinfectant, relaxing, analgesic, anti-fatigue, antibacterial, and more. With decades of aromatherapy expertise guiding their use, these potent extracts can address everyday ailments safely when applied correctly.
Our comprehensive guide details the key properties and applications of essential oils, empowering you to choose the right one for your needs while prioritizing safety.
Master essential oils with confidence—let's dive in:
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- Cinnamon essential oil
Main indication: digestive and urinary infections
Additional indications: bacterial infections, lice
- Lemon Essential Oil
Main indication: anti-mite
Additional indications: circulatory problems (slimming), hepatic drainage (liver), skin disinfectant
- Lemongrass essential oil
Main indication: insects
Additional indications: parasite repellent, colitis, difficult digestion
- Grapefruit essential oil
Main indication: healthy and fresh air
Additional indications: anxiety, difficult digestion
- Exotic verbena essential oil
Main indication: disinfectant
Additional indications: anxiety, inflammatory rheumatism (arthritis, tennis elbow), intestinal infections
- Tea tree essential oil
Main indication: acne
Additional indications: canker sores, skin, mucosal and urinary problems (cystitis)
- Tropical basil essential oil
Main indication: painful spasms
Additional indications: digestive disorders, abdominal pain, colitis, indigestion, flatulence, bloating
- Cedarwood essential oil
Main indication: cellulitis
Additional indications: lymphatic circulation problems, mites, dandruff
- Cypress wood essential oil
Main indication: circulatory
Additional indications: varicose veins, edema of the lower limbs, heavy legs, hemorrhoids
- Rose geranium essential oil
Main indication: skin care
Additional indications: skin conditions, wrinkles, haemostatic, insect bites, hypertension, stress
- Palmarosa essential oil
Main indication: mycosis and sweating of the feet
Additional indications: skin and mucous membrane infections (acne, fungal infections), dermatophytosis (feet and hands). Blood circulation disorders, skin inflammations, irritations, eczema
- Patchouli essential oil
Main indication: circulation and decongestion
Additional information: blood circulation disorders, inflammation
- Clary Sage Essential Oil
Main indication: gynecological disorders
Additional indications: dysmenorrhea, premonopausal hot flushes, painful menstruation
- Lavender essential oil
Main indication: stress
Additional indications: insomnia, anxiety, migraines, burning pain
- Lavandin super essential oil
Main indication: stress
Additional indications: insomnia, anxiety, cramps, burning
- Tangerine essential oil
Main indication: restless child, insomnia
Additional indications: anxiety, hiccups, slow digestion
- Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Main indication: difficult digestion
Additional indications: nervousness, anxiety
- Petit grain bitter orange essential oil
Main indication: anxiety
Additional indications: heart palpitations, depression, muscle spasms of nervous origin
- Globe eucalyptus essential oil
Main indication: bronchitis
Additional indications: ENT lower tract infections (broncho-pulmonary congestion, wet cough)
- Eucalyptus radiata essential oil
Main indication: nasopharyngitis
Additional indications: upper ENT infections (nasopharyngeal congestion, dry cough, cold)
- Laurel essential oil
Main indication: recurrent infectious bronchitis
Additional indications: Congestion of the bronchi, bacterial infections
- Spike Lavender Essential Oil
Main indication: bronchitis with hacking cough
Additional indications: mucolytic expectorant, anti-inflammatory
- Wild marjoram essential oil
Main indication: sinusitis
Additional indications: catarrhal bronchitis, cold, cough
- Ravintsara essential oil
Main indication: flu
Additional indications: Respiratory infections, asthenia, immune weakness, compatible with children over 6 years old
- Rosemary cineole essential oil
Main indication: wet cough
Additional indications: mucous obstruction of the airways, cardiac and muscular tonic
- Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Main indication: rheumatism
Additional indications: skin mycoses, various infections, mosquitoes and mites
- Wintergreen essential oil
Main indication: anti-inflammatory
Additional indications: muscle and joint pain (rheumatism, arthritis)
- Juniper essential oil
Main indication: osteoarthritis
Additional indications: rheumatism, diuretic
- Clove essential oil
Main indication: dental infection
Additional indications: urinary and intestinal infections, bacterial infections
- Italian Helichrysum essential oil
Main indication: hematomas
Additional indications: healing, phlebitis, rosacea, polyarthritis, varicose veins, edema
- Lemongrass essential oil
Main indication: diarrhea
Additional indications: disorders of the intestinal flora, bacterial infections
- Peppermint essential oil
Main indication: headache
Additional indications: nausea, motion sickness, difficult digestion, irritable bowel
- Niaouli essential oil
Main indication: skin lesion
Additional indications: scars, burns, herpes, respiratory and skin infections, radiodermatitis
- Oregano Essential Oil
Main indication: gastroenteritis
Additional indications: all viral and parasitic bacterial infections (intestinal, bronchial and urinary), asthenia
- Mountain savory essential oil
Main indication: angina, intestinal infection
Additional information: all bacterial, viral and parasitic infections
- Sweet thyme essential oil with linalool
Main indication: bronchitis, gastroenteritis
Additional indications: vermifuge, mild anti-infective, antifungal, respiratory antiseptic
- Mountain pine essential oil
Main indication: fatigue
Additional indications: respiratory infections, chilliness, lack of tone
- Thyme borneol essential oil
Main indication: immune weakness
Additional indications: physical and nervous fatigue, respiratory and urinary infections
- Thyme ylang-ylang essential oil
Main indication: sexual tonic
Additional indications: hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias during stress, hair loss
Now you're equipped with the properties of these essential oils, drawn from trusted aromatherapy practices.
Remember, essential oils are powerful natural actives.
They are not suitable for everyone, including pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children. Improper use can lead to side effects or risks. Always review the 21 essential precautions before use and consult a healthcare professional or certified aromatherapist.
