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There's An Oil For That!

Here you will find essential oil recommendations for more common day-to-day health concerns.
Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, but are  a natural alternative to support,
​help diminish, or relieve symptoms. 

Primary recommendations in red, secondary in yellow, and other recommendations in green.
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Tummy Taming

The digestive system is a series of organs and glands that process food. In its complexity and influence, any irregularity can hugely affect every part of our health. In general, the following oils help to maintain balance of the digestive system:

​peppermint, ginger, lemongrass (purifies), fennel
wintergreen, marjoram (stimulates), oregano, rosemary, clary sage, cardamom
grapefruit, basil, lemon, cinnamon, clove, juniper berry, orange, bergamot,

Here are suggested remedies for most common complaints:

Constipation -
rosemary, lemon, peppermint, marjoram
ginger, fennel, orange
rose, juniper berry, sandalwood


Diarrhea - 
peppermint, ginger, fennel, geranium
orange, patchouli, melaleuca, sandalwood

lavender, Roman chamomile, cypress, eucalyptus

For children, dilute 1-2 drops geranium, ginger, and/or sandalwood on the abdomen. Apply as a warm compress.

Gas - 
lavender, ginger
peppermint
eucalyptus, bergamot, myrrh, juniper berry, rosemary
 


Heartburn - 
lemon, peppermint
lavender


Indigestion - 
peppermint, ginger, fennel
lavender, orange, lime, thyme, myrrh, grapefruit

Nausea/Upset Stomach - 
ginger, peppermint
caraway, coriander, tarragon, fennel
clove, lavender

Head Tension

Severe Head Discomfort - 
Symptoms may include throbbing pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and heightened sensitivity to light. Women are much more likely than men to suffer from severe head discomfort, which can be triggered by stress, anxiousness, sleep or food deprivation, bright lights, loud noises, and hormonal changes.
frankincense, peppermint, lavender, rosemary, basil, copaiba, marjoram
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wintergreen
ylang ylang 


Tension - 
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Tension headaches are characterized by dull, constant pressure or pain, usually on both sides of the head. Tension headaches can last from thirty minutes to several days and tend to come back when a person is under stress.
frankincense, peppermint, lavender, marjoram
rosemary, basil, copaiba

Low Blood Sugar - 

wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary

Seasonal and Environmental Discomforts

From a stuffy or runny nose with sneezing and congestion to cough and irritated throat, support can be found from the following:

Spring-Summer-Fall
Symptoms can vary greatly, but common responses include itchy eyes, swollen membranes, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, and bronchial discomfort.
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melaleuca, lavender, lemon, peppermint
chamomile, melissa, patchouli
eucalyptus

Fall-Winter-Spring
A contagious threat of the respiratory system can be marked by a sudden onset of high body temperatures, dry cough, irritated throat, muscle aches and discomforts, head tension, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and nasal congestion.

melaleuca, peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus 
white fir (aches/pains), lavender, oregano, thyme, lemon
orange, clove, ginger, cinnamon

Coughing/Chest Congestion
lemon, tea tree, ravinstara, laurel, eucalyptus, peppermint, cardamom
lime, cilantro,


Musculo-Skeletal and Soft Tissue Discomfort

Support for Muscles and Connective Tissue
In general, the following essential oils are the foundation of support:
marjoram, peppermint, basil, lavender

birch, cypress, white fir, wintergreen, blue tansy, chamomile
lemongrass, grapefruit, ginger, clove

Cartilage -
birch, wintergreen, marjoram
lemongrass, white fir
peppermint


Cramping - 
lemongrass with peppermint, marjoram
rosemary, basil, thyme, vetiver
Roman chamomile, cypress, grapefruit, clary sage, lavender 


Ligaments - 
lemongrass

Overuse or Fatigue - 
marjoram, white fir, cypress, peppermint
eucalyptus, grapefruit

rosemary, thyme


Tendons -
marjoram
lavender

Dry, Itchy, Irritated Skin

Irritation of the upper layers of the skin can result in redness, itching, discomfort, or possibly blistering. It can be caused by contact with an allergen or irritating substance, environmental threat, dehydration, or possibly another condition.

frankincense, tea tree, lavender, helichrysm, cedarwood 
geranium, arborvitae,  patchouli, juniper berry, thyme
bergamot, rosemary

Pre-, Peri-, and Post-Menopausal Support

Fluctuating hormone levels throughout a woman's menstrual cycle can lead to irritability, anxiousness, moodiness, bloating, breast tenderness, head tension, and cramping. 

clary sage, lavender, geranium, fennel
bergamot, grapefruit, cedarwood, palmarosa, ylang ylang, chamomile

Emotional Support

Researchers are discovering that emotions involve many different systems in the body, including the brain, the sensory system, the endocrine/hormonal system, the autonomic nervous system, the immune system, and the release of inhibition of neurotransmitters (such as dopamine) in the brain. Recent research has also begun to uncover compelling evidence that various essential oils and their components have the ability to affect each one of these systems, making the use of essential oils an intriguing tool for helping to balance emotions in the human body. 

Pure therapeutic grade essential oils can be used aromatically or topically to help balance and brighten your changing moods. Just a few drops can elicit profound emotional responses to help you let go of burdens, find comfort and encouragement, or inspire you. 

The following essential oils are effective to help support anger, anxiousness, lack of confidence, fear, grief, negativity, sadness, and worry:
cypress, geranium, lavender, rose, orange, lemon, peppermint, ylang ylang, helichrysm, sandalwood, vetiver, juniper berry, myrrh, cedarwood, frankincense, fir, spruce, bergamot, wintergreen, grapefruit, melissa, and chamomile.
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