Therapeutic Essential Oil Use Chart

Essential Oil Use Chart* To learn more about each oil, click on the oil's name, or visit our complete index of pure essential oils.

Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Amber	Base Note Deep, resinous, earthy.	Amber is a blend of delicious essential oils.	Amber was thought to provide magicians and wise men with enhanced abilities.	Fire (vitality, courage, purification)/ Sacral	NO
Amyris Amyris balamifera Plant Part: Wood Distillation Method: Steam	Middle Note ~ Woody, slighty musty	Antiseptic, balsamic, relaxing.	Locals call it 'candle wood' as it burns like a candle (due to its higha oil content). Makes an excellent furniture wood.	Earth (grounding). Fire (high oil content). Water (flow of energy)/		YES, dilute.		Frankincense
Angelica Root Angelica Archangelica Plant Part: Root Distillation Method: CO2	Base to Middle Resinous, herbacious & earthy. Very unique and tenacous.	Strengthens heart and immune systems. Antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.		Air/Fire element (circulation). Water (immunity and emotional body/protective)/ Crown and Heart Chakra	YES	Yes, dilute.
Anise Seed Pimpinella anisum Plant Part: Seed Distillation Method: Steam	Middle/Top Sweet & spicy.	Antiseptic, antispasmodic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue, stimulant, stomachic	Domestic spice, used in smoking mixtures. Used for infant catarrh, flatulance, colic, pain, painful periods and to produce breast milk. In Turkey anise seeds are used to make an alcoholic drink, raki.	Air Element/Brow Chakra	YES	Yes, dilute	Avoid during pregnancy
Basil,Sweet Linalool Ocimum basilicum Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam	Middle to Top Fresh Sweet, Spicy, lightly Balsamic.	Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, nervine, prophylactic, restorative, stimulant to adrenal cortex, stomachic, tonic		Heart chakra (4th)	YES	Dilute up to 2%	Avoid during pregnancy
Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam	Middle Note Warm, spicy, earthy.	Anitrhumetic, antiseptic, digestive, bactericidal, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, fungicidal, hypotensive, sedative, stomachic	Ancient Greeks and Romans crowned their victors with Bay Laurel.	Brow Chakra	YES	Dilute up to 10%	relatively non-toxic and non-irritant; can cause dermatitis in some.	Eucalyptus, rosemary, sage
Bergamot Citrus bergamia Plant Part: Peel Distillation Method: Cold Pressed	fresh, sweet-tart, orange-fruit scent, with a slightly spicy balsamic undertone	Analgesic, anti-depressant, antiseptic, carminative, digesetive, diuretic, stimulant, tonic.	Named for town in Italy (Bergamo in Limbardy). Used in Italian folklore medicine for many years especially for reducing fevers and expelling worms. Uplifting. Clears energy. Used extensively as a natural perfume. Widely used in foods. Commonly known as flavoring in Earl Grey tea.	Air element (excellent for lifting mood)/ Heart Chakra (anahata)	YES	Acne, oily, eczema, varicose veins. PHOTO-TOXIC (always dilute properly)		Tangerine,
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Black Pepper Piper nigrum Plant Part: Fruit Distillation Method: CO2	soft yet warm and spicy	Analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, digestive, stimulant.	Used in p[erfumery. Used as a spice and preservative. Extensively in food industry.	Fire element: alcehmical and uplifting/ Heart Chakra	YES	dilute UNDER 1%	Irritant in high concentration due to rebefacient properties	Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lavender, Rosemary. Spices
Black Spruce Picea mariana Plant Part: Needle Distillation Method: Steam
Blue Tansy Tanacetum annum Plant Part: Flowers Distillation Method: Steam	Fruity, herbaceous, sweet, woody	Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative, deaphoretic, degestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge	Generally regarded as a 'cure all.'	Heart and Throat Chakra	Yes	Yes, dilute.
Cacao (Chocolate) Theobroma cacao Plant Part: Fruit Distillation Method: Absolute	Middle note- Sweet, warm, earthy aroma of Dark Chocolate	Antidepressant. Good for combatting addictive behaviors. increases general health. Enhances pleasure, including sexual.	The word 'cacao' is ancient and likely originated with the pre-mayan Olmec people. All chocolate is made from cacao, the seed of the fruit of the jungle tree, Theobroma cacao which translates as food of the Gods. Native to Central American rainforests, the cacao tree was originally cultivated by these ancient earth walkers. Later harvested by the Mayans, Toltecs, and Aztecs the seeds (also known as beans) were also used as a form of currency in Aztec society.	Heart Chakra	Yes	Yes, dilute.		Vanilla, Peppermint, Rose, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Tuberose, Tangerine, Wild Orange, and Dark Patchouli
Caraway Caum carvi Plant Part: Seed Distillation Method: CO2	Middle note- sweet, spicy, woody, like a fresh loaf of rye.	Antihistaminic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aperitif, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, larvicidal, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge, muscle relaxant.	Herbal lore has it that a regular intake of caraway oil is said to protect from all ailments and diseases and keep one healthy and young	2nd and 3rd	Yes	Yes, dilute.	GRAS (generally regarded as safe). Can be irritant in high concentation.	Basil, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender Orange, Tangerine, and other spices.
Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum Plant Part: Seed Distillation Method: CO2
Carrot Root Daucus carota Plant Part: Root Distillation Method: CO2
Carrot Seed Daucus carota Plant Part: Root Distillation Method: Steam
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Cedarwood Cedrus atlantica Plant Part: Wood Distillation Method: Steam					YES
Chamomile Roman Chamaemelum nobile Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: Steam		Analgesic, antinueralgic, bacterailcide, digestive, hepatic, sedative, tonic, vulnerary.	This herb has been used in the Europe and the Meditarranean for 2000+ years. Sacred herb. Promotes health to nearby plants. British Pharmacopea: nausea, anorexia, vomitting during pregnancy, dysmennorrhea, mental stress.
Chamomile German Angelica Archangelica Plant Part: Root Distillation Method: CO2	Herbaceuous, sweet,
Cinnamon Bark Cinnamomum ceylanicum Plant Part: Bark Distillation Method: CO2
Cistus / Rock Rose Cistus landaniferus Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: Steam
Citronella Cympobogon Plant Part: Grass Distillation Method: Steam
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Clary Sage Salvia sclarea Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: Steam	Herbaceuous, sweet,
Clove Eugenia Caryophyllata Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: CO2
Coriander Seed Coriandrum sativum Plant Part: Seed Distillation Method: Steam
Cypress Cupressus sempervirens Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Elemi
Eucalyptus Globulus Eucalyptus globulus Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Eucalyptus Radiata Eucalyptus radiata Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Fennel, Sweet Foeniculum vulgare Plant Part: Seed Distillation Method: Steam
Fir Needle Abes siberica Plant Part: Needles Distillation Method: Steam
Frankincense Boswellia carteri Plant Part: Resin Distillation Method: CO2
Geranium Pelargonium graveolens Plant Part: Flowering Tops Distillation Method: Steam
Geranium, Rose Pelargonim odorantissium Plant Part: Grass Distillation Method: Steam
Geranium, Rose
Galbanum G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Ginger Zingiber Plant Part: Root Distillation Method: CO2 or Steam
Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Plant Part: Peel Distillation Method: Steam
Helichrysum Helichrysum italicum spp. Serotinum Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: Steam
Hyssop decumbens Hyssop officinalis Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Jasmine Absolute Jasminum officinale Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: Steam
Juniper Berry Juniperus communis Plant Part: Berries Distillation Method: CO2
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Lavender Lavendula angustifolia Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: Steam
Lemon Citrus limon Plant Part: Peel Distillation Method: Cold Pressed
Lemon Tea Tree Leptospermum petersonii Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus Plant Part:Leaf/Grass Distillation Method: Steam
Lime Citrus aurantifolia Plant Part: Fruit Peel Distillation Method: Cold Pressed
Marjoram Sweet Origanum Plant Part: Whole Herb Distillation Method: Steam
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Mandarin Citrus reticulata Plant Part: Fruit Peel Distillation Method: Steam
Melissa Melissa officinalis Plant Part: Whole herb Distillation Method: Steam
Myrrh Commiphora myrrha Plant Part: Resin Distillation Method: CO2
Myrtle, Green Linalool Myrtus communis Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Neroli Citrus aurantifolia Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: Steam
Niaouli Melaleuca Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Nutmeg Myristica fragrans Plant Part: seed Distillation Method: Steam
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Orange Citrus sinensis Plant Part: peel Distillation Method: Steam
Oregano Origanum vulgare Plant Part: Whole Herb Distillation Method: Steam
Palmarosa Cymbopogon martinii Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Patchouli Pogostemon cablin Plant Part: Leaf Distillation Method: Steam
Peppermint Mentha Piperita Plant Part: Whole Herb Distillation Method: Steam
Petitgrain Citrus aurantium Plant Part: Leaves & branches Distillation Method: Steam
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
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Rosalina G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Rose Absolute G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Rose Otto G Plant Part: Distillation Method:	Soft, Floral
Rosemary G Plant Part: Distillation Method:	Strongly aromatic
Rosemary Verbenone G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Rosewood G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Sage G Plant Part: Distillation Method:	Strongly aromatic
Sandalwood, India G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Sandalwood Australia G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Sea Buckthorn G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Spearmint G Plant Part: Distillation Method:
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Spike Lavender Lavendula latifolia Plant Part: Flowers & tops Distillation Method: Steam
Spikenard/Jatamansi Nardostachys jatamansi Plant Part: Root Distillation Method: Steam
Spruce Tsuga canadensis Plant Part: Needles & twigs Distillation Method: Steam
Tangerine Citrus reticulata Plant Part: Peel Distillation Method: Steam
Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia Plant Part: Leaves Distillation Method: Steam
Thyme Thymus vulgaris c.t. Linalool Plant Part: Whole Herb Distillation Method: Steam
Essential Oil	Aroma	Primary Use	Folklore	Element/Chakra	Diffuser	Topical Application	Safety	Blends
Valerian Root Valerian officinalis Plant Part: Root Distillation Method: Steam
Vanilla Vanilla planifolia Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: CO2	Warm, deep, heavy sweet floral.
Vetiver Vetiveria zizanoides Plant Part: Grass Distillation Method: Steam	Fresh, aromatic, herbaceuos.
Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens Plant Part: Fruit/Berry Distillation Method: Steam	Fresh	Actions: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, stimulant. Contains large amounts of methyl salicylate. Use with CAUTION.	Has been used traditionally for respiratory conditions. British herbal pharmacopia as indicated for r. arthritis. Traditional use for joint and muscular problems. Sciatica. Neuralgia.
Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata Plant Part: Flower Distillation Method: Steam	Sweet

This essential oil use chart is designed to help you make the most effective selections for your needs.

*The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made as to any medicinal value of these oils. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.