Aromatherapy:  
Your Guide to Using Essential Oils

In trivial pursuit of aromatherapy

• Bergamot to relax and be uplifted. Also good as an antidepressant and antiseptic
• Camphor for digestive problems, anxiety, depression, insomnia, flatulence, stress, and fatigue. Also good as an analgesic, antispasmodic, balancing, sedative, stimulant
• Chamomile for headaches, insomnia, stress, indigestion, digestive problems, skin conditions. Also good as antibacterial and antiseptic
• Eucalyptus for congestion and flus, air disinfectant, burns, cuts, decongestant, insect repellent, headaches, sinusitis. Also good as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, stimulant
• Geranium for menopausal problems and PMS
• Lavender for relaxation, burns, circulatory problems, colds, eczema, flu, headaches, insect bites, insomnia, muscle aches and pains, PMS symptoms, sunburn. Also good as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, insecticide, sedative
• Mandarin for acne, dull skin, insomnia, restlessness, nervous tension, scars, spots, stress, wrinkles. Also good as antidepressant, sedative, digestive, stimulant
• Patchouli for anxiety, cellulite, chapped and cracked skin, depression, eczema, PMS symptoms, scar tissue, water retention, acne, athlete's foot, dermatitis, fatigue, frigidity, hair care, insect repellant, mature skin, oily skin, stress. Also good as antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative
• Peppermint for quick energy, asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, sinusitis, vertigo, nausea, acne, bruises, swollen gums, mouth thrush, mouth ulcers, toothache, abdominal pains, colic, coughing, painful menstruation, stings, bites, stress. Also good as antiseptic, antibacterial, carminative, antispasmodic, tonic, stimulant
• Rosemary for aching muscles, arthritis, burns, cellulite, colds, dandruff, digestive problems, dull skin, exhaustion, fatigue, flu, gout, hair care, muscle cramping, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, water retention, wounds. Also good as analgesic, antidepressant, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, decongestant, diuretic, stimulant
• Tea Tree for disinfecting. Also anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
• Wintergreen for combating restlessness and sleeplessness, skin problems. Also good as antispasmodic, carminative, insecticide, restorative, stimulant

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