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Lists of Aromatherapy Oils

Well-known oils for use at home and three common uses:


Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)  

Antidepressant, Skin Conditioner, Digestive Aid

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)  

Hormonal Balance, Stress Relief, Aphrodisiac

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)  

Grounding, Respiratory Support, Insect Repellent

Chamomile (Roman) (Anthemis nobilis)  

Calming, Anti-inflammatory, Sleep Aid

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) 

Decongestant, Respiratory Support, Muscle Relaxant

Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) 

Stress Relief, Skin Rejuvenation, Meditation

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) 

Hormonal Balance, Skin Healing, Insect Repellent

Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum)  

Aphrodisiac, Anxiety Relief, Skin Nourishing

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) 

Relaxant, Sleep Aid, Skin Soothing

Lemon (Citrus limon)

Antimicrobial, Mood Lifter, Air Freshener

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)  

Insect Repellent, Digestive Aid, Energizing

Neroli (Citrus aurantium)  

Stress Relief, Skin Rejuvenation, Digestive Aid

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)  

Aphrodisiac, Mood Lifter, Skin Healing

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)  

Digestive Aid, Headache Relief, Energizing

Rose (Rosa damascena)  

Aphrodisiac, Skin Rejuvenation, Anxiety Relief

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)  

Memory Booster, Hair Growth Stimulant, Muscle Relaxant

Sandalwood (Santalum album)  

Meditation, Skin Care, Aphrodisiac

Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)  

Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)  

Antiseptic, Acne Treatment, Immune Support

Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) 

Aphrodisiac, Relaxant, Mood Enhancer


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List of aromatherapy oils for lesser-known oils and three common uses:

Please note that the categorization into "lesser-known" oils doesn't necessarily mean these oils are dangerous or toxic, but they may require a deeper understanding of their properties, potential toxicity, and appropriate dilution rates due to their potency or specific chemical constituents. It's always best to consult with a qualified aromatherapist or essential oil expert before using any essential oil, especially if you're unsure about its safety or proper usage.


Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Mental Clarity, Muscle Relaxant, Respiratory Support

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)  

Circulation Booster, Digestive Aid, Muscle Relaxant

Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum)  

Allergy Relief, Skin Soothing, Mood Lifter

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)  

Skin Healing, Anti-inflammatory, Emotional Support

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) 

Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Mental Focus

Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)  

Skin Rejuvenation, Sun Protection, Liver Detoxification

Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)  

Circulation Booster, Digestive Aid, Emotional Support

Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) 

Insect Repellent, Mood Lifter, Respiratory Support

Copaiba (Copaifera spp.) 

Anti-inflammatory, Pain Relief, Skin Healing

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)  

Digestive Aid, Muscle Relaxant, Mental Clarity

Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)  

Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)  

Respiratory Support, Varicose Veins, Deodorant

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 

Digestive Aid, Hormonal Balance, Respiratory Support

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)  

Digestive Aid, Anti-inflammatory, Energizing

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)  

Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Grapefruit Pink (Citrus paradisi) 

Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum) 

Skin Healing, Pain Relief, Emotional Support

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) 

Respiratory Support, Digestive Aid, Emotional Support

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis) 

Detoxification, Muscle Relaxant, Respiratory Support

Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)  

Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)  

Calming, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Marjoram (Origanum majorana)  

Muscle Relaxant, Pain Relief, Sleep Aid

Marjoram Sweet (Origanum majorana)  

Muscle Relaxant, Digestive Aid, Emotional Support

Melissa (Melissa officinalis)  

Antiviral, Mood Lifter, Stress Relief

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)  

Gum Health, Wound Healing, Emotional Support

Myrtle (Myrtus communis)  

Respiratory Support, Antibacterial, Skin Healing

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)  

Digestive Aid, Muscle Relaxant, Aphrodisiac

Orange Sweet (Citrus sinensis) 

Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)  

Antimicrobial, Immune Support, Digestive Aid

Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini)  

Skin Rejuvenation, Emotional Support, Digestive Aid

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) 

Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)  

Calming, Digestive Aid, Skin Toning

Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica)  

Immune Support, Respiratory Support, Mental Clarity

Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) 

Skin Rejuvenation, Emotional Support, Aphrodisiac

Sage (Salvia officinalis)  

Mental Clarity, Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)  

Digestive Aid, Energizing, Mental Clarity

Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)  

Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Hormonal Balance

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)  

Muscle Relaxant, Emotional Support, Sleep Aid

Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)  

Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Immune Support

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)  

Skin Care, Emotional Support, Respiratory Support

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)  

Antimicrobial, Immune Support, Mental Stimulant

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) 

Relaxant, Aphrodisiac, Skin Nourishing

Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)  

Grounding, Calming, Skin Healing

Wild Orange (Citrus sinensis)  

Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)  

Analgesic, Muscle Relaxant, Respiratory Support


 Other oils (unknown) with three common uses for each oil:


This list encompasses a wide range of essential oils, but there are still many more oils out there with unique properties and potential benefits!  It's difficult to give an exact number of all the essential oils out there, as new oils are continually being discovered, and variations in extraction methods can produce different oils from the same plant species. However, it's estimated that there are over 90 commonly used essential oils, and the total number of essential oils, including both well-known and lesser-known varieties, could be in the range of several hundred to even over a thousand. It is always best to consult with a qualified aromatherapist or essential oil expert before using any essential oil, especially if you're unsure about its safety or proper usage. This list is for interest only and should not be considered as sound medical advice or as a replacement for any treatment by a

medical professional.


Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) - Meditation, Emotional Support, Aphrodisiac

Amyris (Amyris balsamifera) - Relaxant, Skin Care, Emotional Support

Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Anise (Pimpinella anisum) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Artemisia (Artemisia vulgaris) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) - Muscle Relaxant, Respiratory Support, Immune Support

Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata) - Digestive Aid, Stress Relief, Headache Relief

Blue Cypress (Callitris intratropica) - Skin Healing, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Buddha Wood (Eremophila mitchellii) - Skin Healing, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) - Respiratory Support, Muscle Relaxant, Pain Relief

Caraway (Carum carvi) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Cardamom Seed (Elettaria cardamomum) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) - Energizing, Digestive Aid, Immune Support

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) - Relaxant, Insect Repellent, Emotional Support

Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum) - Circulation Booster, Antimicrobial, Emotional Support

Citrus Hystrix (Citrus hystrix) - Energizing, Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support

Coffee (Coffea arabica) - Energizing, Mental Clarity, Antioxidant

Costus (Saussurea lappa) - Skin Healing, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Curry Leaf (Murraya koenigii) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Davana (Artemisia pallens) - Emotional Support, Aphrodisiac, Skin Toning

Dill (Anethum graveolens) - Digestive Aid, Antioxidant, Respiratory Support

Elecampane (Inula helenium) - Respiratory Support, Digestive Aid, Emotional Support

Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) - Skin Healing, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) - Skin Healing, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Fir Balsam (Abies balsamea) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Muscle Relaxant

Fir Needle (Abies spp.) - Respiratory Support, Muscle Relaxant, Energizing

Galbanum (Ferula galbaniflua) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Meditation

Garlic (Allium sativum) - Immune Support, Circulation Booster, Respiratory Support

Geranium Bourbon (Pelargonium graveolens) - Skin Healing, Emotional Support, Hormonal Balance

Gingergrass (Cymbopogon martini var. sofia) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Gurjun Balsam (Dipterocarpus turbinatus) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Skin Care

Helichrysum Italicum (Helichrysum italicum) - Skin Healing, Pain Relief, Emotional Support

Hemlock Spruce (Tsuga canadensis) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Muscle Relaxant

Ho Leaf (Cinnamomum camphora ct. linalool) - Relaxant, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Ho Wood (Cinnamomum camphora ct. linalool) - Relaxant, Skin Nourishing, Respiratory Support

Hyssop Decumbens (Hyssopus officinalis decumbens) - Respiratory and Emotional Support, Digestive Aid

Inula (Inula graveolens) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Digestive Aid

Jasmine Sambac (Jasminum sambac) - Aphrodisiac, Mood Enhancer, Emotional Support

Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix) - Energizing, Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support

Laurus Nobilis (Laurus nobilis) - Respiratory Support, Digestive Aid, Emotional Support

Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora) - Insect Repellent, Respiratory Support, Energizing

Lemon Ironbark (Eucalyptus staigeriana) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Skin Healing

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) - Antimicrobial, Mood Lifter, Skin Care

Lemon Tea Tree (Leptospermum petersonii) - Antiseptic, Skin Care, Respiratory Support

Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus) - Antimicrobial, Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support

Lemongrass Cochin (Cymbopogon flexuosus) - Digestive Aid, Insect Repellent, Emotional Support

Litsea (Litsea cubeba) - Mood Lifter, Digestive Aid, Skin Toning

Litsea Cubeba (Litsea cubeba) - Mood Lifter, Digestive Aid, Skin Toning

Magnolia (Michelia alba) - Relaxant, Aphrodisiac, Skin Rejuvenation

Mandarin Green (Citrus reticulata) - Calming, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) - Antibacterial, Skin Healing, Immune Support

May Chang (Litsea cubeba) - Mood Lifter, Digestive Aid, Skin Toning

Melaleuca (Melaleuca cajeputi) - Antiseptic, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Monarda (Monarda fistulosa) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Antiseptic

Mountain Savory (Satureja montana) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Digestive Aid

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) - Digestive Aid, Emotional Support, Respiratory Support

Myrtle Sweet (Myrtus communis) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Skin Healing

Nerolina (Melaleuca quinquenervia) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Immune Support

Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri) - Emotional Support, Skin Care, Respiratory Support

Opopanax (Commiphora guidottii) - Relaxant, Emotional Support, Respiratory Support

Osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans) - Relaxant, Aphrodisiac, Emotional Support

Parsley Seed (Petroselinum crispum) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Peru Balsam (Myroxylon balsamum) - Skin Healing, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Petitgrain Bigarade (Citrus aurantium var. amara) - Calming, Digestive Aid, Skin Toning

Pimento Berry (Pimenta dioica) - Circulation Booster, Muscle Relaxant, Emotional Support

Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - Respiratory Support, Muscle Relaxant, Mental Stimulant

Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora ct. 1,8) - Respiratory Support, Immune Support, Mental Clarity

Red Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) - Calming, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) - Skin Rejuvenation, Emotional Support, Aphrodisiac

Saffron (Crocus sativus) - Mood Lifter, Emotional Support, Aphrodisiac

Sage Spanish (Salvia lavandulaefolia) - Mental Clarity, Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support

Sarsaparilla (Smilax regelii) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Skin Care

Savory (Satureja montana) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Digestive Aid

Silver Fir (Abies alba) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Muscle Relaxant

Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) - Relaxant, Emotional Support, Skin Healing

Spruce (Picea mariana) - Respiratory Support, Muscle Relaxant, Emotional Support

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) - Emotional Support, Skin Healing, Nervous System Support

Styrax (Liquidambar orientalis) - Skin Healing, Emotional Support, Respiratory Support

Tagetes (Tagetes minuta) - Emotional Support, Skin Care, Respiratory Support

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) - Digestive Aid, Emotional Support, Muscle Relaxant

Thyme Red (Thymus vulgaris ct. thymol) - Antimicrobial, Immune Support, Mental Stimulant

Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) - Aphrodisiac, Emotional Support, Skin Care

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) - Anti-inflammatory, Digestive Aid, Emotional Support

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - Relaxant, Sleep Aid, Emotional Support

Verbena (Aloysia citriodora) - Digestive Aid, Calming, Skin Toning

Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) - Grounding, Calming, Skin Healing

Violet Leaf (Viola odorata) - Skin Healing, Emotional Support, Respiratory Support

Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) - Respiratory Support, Emotional Support, Muscle Relaxant

White Fir (Abies concolor) - Respiratory Support, Muscle Relaxant, Mental Stimulant

White Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) - Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Winter Savory (Satureja montana) - Digestive Aid, Respiratory Support, Emotional Support

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) - Digestive Aid, Emotional Support, Respiratory Support

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) - Skin Healing, Hemostatic, Emotional Support

Yuzu (Citrus junos) - Uplifting, Digestive Aid, Skin Brightening

Zdravetz (Geranium macrorrhizum) - Emotional Support, Skin Healing, Respiratory Support


Common and often used carrier oils:


Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus amygdalus dulcis)

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca)

Avocado Oil (Persea americana)

Argan Oil (Argania spinosa)

Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)

Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)

Olive Oil (Olea europaea)

Grapeseed Oil (Vitis vinifera)

Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus)


Lesser-known carrier oils:


Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis sativa)

Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa canina)

Sesame Oil (Sesamum indicum)

Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis)

Castor Oil (Ricinus communis)

Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)

Hazelnut Oil (Corylus avellana)

Pomegranate Seed Oil (Punica granatum)

Borage Seed Oil (Borago officinalis)

Macadamia Nut Oil (Macadamia integrifolia)

Black Cumin Seed Oil (Nigella sativa)

Rice Bran Oil (Oryza sativa)

Safflower Oil (Carthamus tinctorius)

Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes alba)

Camellia Seed Oil (Camellia oleifera)

Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo)

Cranberry Seed Oil (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

Sea Buckthorn Oil (Hippophae rhamnoides)

Marula Oil (Sclerocarya birrea)

Baobab Oil (Adansonia digitata)

Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites moluccanus)

Carrot Seed Oil (Daucus carota)

Emu Oil (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

Neem Oil (Azadirachta indica)

Moringa Oil (Moringa oleifera)

Perilla Seed Oil (Perilla frutescens)

Red Raspberry Seed Oil (Rubus idaeus)

Wheat Germ Oil (Triticum vulgare)


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