Essential Oil Glossary
Brief History
Essential oils are mentioned in the Eqyptian ancient text of Ebers papyns and it states how essential oils were used for health, beauty, diseases and other problems.
The believed the sense of smell and being able to detect odours was important for our sensory ability, more important than sight or thinking. This was to help transform intrinsic 'frequency' and to help transform us.
Fragrance was the most important and their goal was divinity, the dead had individual oils place on each organ to be accepted by the gods by smelling of holiness and the for spirits to enjoy the medicines and perfume, it was also used to help perserve the bodies.
Particular fragrances were used for each God and Goddess, smoking plants were used as a cleansing ritual - cleansing negative (evil) energies (spirits), sage is still used today for cleansing.
| Ainseed |
| Cajeput |
| Cedarwood |
| Citronella |
| Eucalyptus |
| Geranium |
| Grapefruit |
| Lavender |
| Lemon |
| Lemongrass |
| Lime |
| Marjoram |
| Orange |
| Patchouli |
| Peppermint |
| Rosemary |
| Rosewood |
| Sage |
| Tea Tree |
| Thyme |
| Digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory tract, calm the nerves of tense and anxiety ridden people, menstrual pains, nauseous migraines, stimulating the lungs to expel phlegm, |
| Colds, Respiritory infections, Mucua build-up, Catarrh, Sinusitis, Sore & aching muscles, Oily skin, Spots, Insect bites, Viral infections. |
| Bronchial infections, Urinary infections, Cystitis, Vaginal infections, Catarrh, Acne, Aphrodisiac, Stimulant, Tonic. |
| Insect repellent |
| Colds, Catarrh, Infectious illness, Burns, Shingles, Muscular aches & pains, Rheumatism, Cold sores, Insect repellent. |
| Dry & oily skin, Menopause, PMT, Fluid retention, Cellulitis, Tonic, Jaundice, Sore throat, Ulcers, Skin allergies. |
| Fluid retention, Cellulite, Getting rid of toxins, Oily skin, Acne, Fluid retention, Depression, Muscular aces & pains |
| Colds, Coughs, Flu, Headache, Insomnia, Catarrh, Muscular pain, Rheumatism, Arthritis, menstrual pain, Skin conditions. |
| Reducing temperature, Bronchitis, Flu, Hlps stop bleeding, Gum tonic, Gout, Rheumatism, Digestive tonic, Dull skin. |
| Headaches, Tired & sweaty feet, Acne, Athletes foot, Perspiration, Poor circulation, Nervous exhaustion, Stress, Insect repellent. |
| Acne, Anaemia, Brittle nails, Chillblains, Greasy skin, Spots, Varicose veins, Throat infections, Catarrh, Warts, Insect bites. |
| Chest infections, Asthma, Chilblains, Bruises, Arthritis, Lumbago Muscular aches, Colic, Constipation, PMS, Headache, Insomnia. |
| Helps in winter months, Gum infections, Mouth ulcers, Dull & oily skin, Water retention, Chills, Flu, Obesity, Palpitations. |
| Athletes foot, Acne, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Eczma, Oily skin, Sores, Wounds, Wrinkles, Frigidity, Nervous exhaustion, Stress. |
| Ringworm, Scabies, Toothache, Dermatitis, Muscular pain, Palpitations, Catarrh, Head colds, Fainting, Headache, Mental fatigue. |
| Dandruff, Greasy hair, Brain stimulant, Cold, Catarrh, Sinusitis, Cholesterol, Tonic for heart, liver & gallbladder, Stiff muscles, Gout. |
| Cell regeneration, Depression, Stress, Bereavement, Frigidity, Aphrodisiac, Chronic fatigue, Glandular fever, Skin problems, Wounds. |
| Overworked muscles, Sport injuries, Mouth infections. WARNING... TAKE CARE WITH THIS OIL. |
| Abscess, Acne, Athlete's foot, Cold sores, Dandruff, Herpes, Insect bites, Asthma, Catarrh, Thrush, Chicken pox, Flu, Fever, Veruccae. |
| Absdess, Acne, Burns, Oily skin, Gum infections, Arthritis, Gout, Muscle pain, Sore throat, Cold, Chills, Insomnia, Headaches, Stress. |
This quick-guide is not intended as a comprehensive guide and does not give advice and some essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy and by sufferers of epilepsy.
For any of the conditions above it is necessary to take medical advice and/or the help of a qualifies aromatherapist.
Ancient Spirited Treasures can accept no liability for any problem or reaction whatsoever in connection with the use or mis-use of any or all of the above information.
