Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
Scent: fresh, sweet, citrus
Effect: refreshing
Use for: depression, nervous exhaustion, cellulite
Helichrysum (Helichrysum angustifolia)
Scent: fruity, fresh, straw-like
Effect: soothing
Use for: depression, blemishes, inflammation, scars
Jasmine (Jasminum officinalis)
Scent: sweet, floral, exotic
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: sex drive, depression, labor pains, dry skin
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
Scent: spicy, peppery, pine-like
Effect: clarifying
Use for: hangover, skin problems, confusion, arthritis
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis)
Scent: sweet, floral, herbaceous
Effect: soothing
Use for: insomnia, burns, headache, infection
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Scent: clean, fresh, citrus
Effect: refreshing
Use for: infections, fatigue, oily skin, detoxification
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Scent: grassy, citrus, crisp
Effect: stimulating
Use for: confusion, sadness, insect repellent, circulation
Marjoram, sweet (Origanum majorana)
Scent: warm, woody, herbaceous
Effect: calming
Use for: anxiety, muscle tension, high blood pressure, asthma
Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
Scent: fresh, citrus
Effect: soothing
Use for: stress, stomach ache, menstrual cramps
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Scent: warm, earthy, smoky
Effect: motivating
Use for: colds, cough, scrapes, chapped skin
Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
Scent: sweet, floral, citrus
Effect: calming
Use for: emotional shock, depression, stretch marks, scars, wrinkles
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini)
Scent: sweet, rosy, lemon
Effect: comforting
Use for: physical exhaustion, blemishes, oily skin, scars, wrinkles
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Scent: pungent, musky, sweet
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: sex drive, nervous tension, sunburn, insect repellent
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Scent: sweet, minty, fresh
Effect: refreshing
Use for: nausea, indigestion, sunburn, concentration
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)
Scent: warm, woody, floral
Effect: grounding
Use for: anxiety, blemishes, oily skin
Pine, Scotch (Pinus sylvestris)
Scent: strong, clean, fresh
Effect: revitalizing
Use for: muscle pain, colds, cough, mental exhaustion
Rose (Rosa damascena)
Scent: rich, floral, spicy
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: PMS, menopause, sex drive, skin tonic, broken capillaries
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Scent: strong, camphoric, woody
Effect: reviving
Use for: concentration, poor circulation, muscle aches, hair care
Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Scent: sweet, woody, heady
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: depression, sex drive, blemishes, coughs
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Scent: camphoric, spicy, medicinal
Effect: stimulating
Use for: blemishes, cuts, bug bites, sore throat, urinary tract infections
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Scent: fresh, spicy, medicinal
Effect: stimulating
Use for: emotional fatigue, digestion, blemishes, bug bites, sore throat
Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Scent: smoky, earthy, nutty
Effect: soothing
Use for: blemishes, cuts, muscle aches, depression
Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)
Scent: fresh, floral, sweet
Effect: aphrodisiac
Use for: sex drive, depression, high blood pressure, oily skin