Essential Oils Use Chart (New & Improved!)Welcome to my New and Improved Essential Oils Use Chart! My other chart has been such a hit that I can see there is a huge need for this information. In this chart you will find the most common ailments and various treatments (instructions included!) I will soon be adding more charts for specific health problems pertaining to pregnancy, children and infants, women, pets, skin and more, so keep your eyes peeled.

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Essential Oil Use Chart

Problem
Recommended Essential Oil
Recommended Oil Blend
Application
Acne Melaleuca, Lavender Clear Skin Apply directly on the affected area. Place 10 drops of oil into a 2 oz of water in a spray bottle and mist face several times a day.
ADD/ADHD Vetiver, Lavender Serenity
Combine equal parts lavender and basil		 Diffuse or apply 1-3 drops on crown of head, bottoms of feet and/or spine
Aging Frankincense, Sandalwood Immortelle Apply directly to affected area. Diffuse or inhale from a tissue or cotton pad
Allergies Melaleuca, Lavender, Peppermint 3 drops Lavender, 6 drops Roman Chamomile, 2 drops Myrrh, 1 drop Peppermint Apply 1 drop of Peppermint to the base of the neck 2 times a day. Tap the thymus with pointer fingers. Apply blend to sinuses and bottoms of feet. Diffuse.
Antibiotic Melaleuca, Thyme, Cinnamon, Peppermint On Guard, Thieves, Purify
12 drops On Guard, 6 drops Oregano, 2 drops Frankincense in “00″ capsule every 4 hours		 Dilute and apply to location, liver and bottoms of feet. Diffuse.
Antiviral Helichrysum, Melaleuca, Clove, Melissa On Guard, Breathe, Thieves Dilute and apply to location or reflex points on the bottoms of feet. Diffuse.
Anxiety Lavender, Orange, Lemon Serenity, AromaTouch, Elevation, Balance, Breathe Diffuse. Place 1-2 drops in 1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil and massage. Dilute and apply to back of the neck, temples and reflex points on feet.
Arthritis Frankincense, Rosemary, Marjoram Deep Blue
Combine equal parts Wintergreen and Deep Blue. 		Dilute and apply on location. Apply as a warm compress over affected area. Dilute 1-2 drops in 1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil and massage. Diffuse.
Asthma Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Peppermint, Thyme Breathe Diffuse. Dilute and apply to chest, throat and back. Add 2-3 drops to 1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil and massage into chest, shoulders and back.
Blisters Lavender n/a Add oil to blister often.
Bleeding Helichrysum, Geranium n/a Dilute and apply on location, on reflex points on feet and hands and over heart.
Bloating n/a DigestZen Apply to stomach and reflex points on feet. Diffuse.
Bug Bites Thyme, Basil, Lemon, Cinnamon, Lavender Purify, TerraShield Apply to location
Burns Lavender n/a Apply directly on location. Add 2-3 drops oil to 1 oz water in spray bottle and mist on location.
Common Cold Thyme, Lemon, Melaleuca On Guard, Thieves When you first notice a sore throat, apply a tiny amount of melaleuca to the tip of the tongue, then swallow. Repeat every 5-10 minutes. Massage a few drops on the back of the neck. Dilute oils and apply 1-2 drops to throat, temples, forehead ,back of neck, sinus area, below the nose, chest, or reflex points on feet. Diffuse.
Congestion Eucalyptus, Peppermint Breathe Dilute and rub 1-2 drops on chest, neck, back and feet. Diffuse.
Constipation Rosemary, Lemon, Peppermint, Marjoram DigestZen Dilute and apply to abdomen. Add 1-2 drops to 1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil and massage onto abdomen.
Cough Melaleuca, Eucalyptus, Frankincense Breathe, On Guard, Thieves Diffuse. Dilute and apply 1-2 drops on throat and chest.
Cramps Basil, Clary Sage DigestZen Flavor water with 5 drops DigestZen and drink. Place 3 drops DigestZen and 3 drops Basil in capsule and swallow. Apply directly onto abdomen.
Cuts Helichrysum, Lavender, Melaleuca, Basil On Guard, Thieves Dilute and apply 1-2 drops on location.
Dandruff Lavender, Wintergreen, Melaleuca SanoBella shampoo & conditioner Apply 1-2 of oil to hands and massage into hair and scalp before showering. Shampoo and rinse as normal. Add 1-2 drops to 2 Tbsp unscented shampoo and use as normal.
Depression Lemon, Frankincense, Lavender, Bergamot Elevation, Balance, Citrus Bliss Diffuse. Inhale. Dilute and apply 1-2 drops to temples and forehead. Add 1-3 drops to bathwater. Add 1-2 drops to 8 oz water or 4 oz rice or almond milk and drink.
Diarrhea Peppermint, Ginger, Geranium DigestZen Place 1-2 drops in capsule and swallow. Apply 1-2 drops on abdomen. Apply as a warm compress.
Fatigue Rosemary, Thyme, Lemongrass, Basil Serenity Blend equal parts basil and lemongrass. Apply to temples, back of neck and feet. Diffuse.
Fear Ylang ylang, Orange, Sandalwood Balance Diffuse. Apply to 1-2 drops to temples, back of the neck, or bottoms of feet.
Fever Peppermint, Lemon, Lime, Eucalyptus, Clove, Patchouli n/a Place 1-2 drops in capsule and swallow. Place 1-2 drops in 8 oz rice milk or water and sip slowly. Dilute and apply to back and bottoms of feet. Diffuse.
Flu Melaleuca, Peppermint, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Breathe, On Guard, Thieves Diffuse. Apply to thymus area, chest, back, sinuses, or reflex points on feet. Add 1-2 drops to bathwater. Place 1-2 drops ginger oil in capsule and swallow.
Food Poisoning n/a DigestZen Add 6 drops to 8 oz water. Swish around in the mouth, and swallow. Place 1-2 drops in empty capsule and swallow.
Gas Lavender, Ginger n/a Place 1-2 drops in capsule and swallow. Apply 1-2 drops on stomach, abdomen or reflex points on feet.
Hair Loss Rosemary, Lavender, Thyme, Ylang Ylang SanoBella shampoo & conditioner Apply 1-2 of oil to hands and massage into hair and scalp before showering. Shampoo and rinse as normal. Add 1-2 drops to 2 Tbsp unscented shampoo and use as normal.
Hangover Lemon, Grapefruit n/a Add 3-4 drops to bathwater and bathe. Add 1-2 drops to back of neck and liver. Inhale from bottle and diffuse into the air.
Headache Peppermint, Rosemary, PastTense, Deep Blue
2 drops peppermint, eucalyptus and frankincense		 Apply 1-2 drops to temples, back of neck and forehead. Diffuse into air.
Heartburn Lemon, Peppermint DigestZen Blend 2 drops lemon, 2 drops peppermint and 3 drops sandalwood in 1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil. Apply to breastbone in clockwise motion. Add 1 drop to rice or almond milk.
Hiccups Sandalwood n/a Diffuse. Apply 1-2 drops to diaphragm area or reflex points on feet.
Housecleaning Lemon, White Fir Purify, On Guard, Thieves Place a few drops onto rag and clean. Add 10 drops to water in small spray bottle. Apply to carpet stains. Add a couple drops to dishwasher. Diffuse.
Indigestion Peppermint, Ginger DigestZen Add 1-2 drops to 8 oz almond or rice milk and drink. Put 1-2 drops in capsule and swallow. Apply 1-2 drops on stomach. Diffuse.
Inflammation Frankincense, Melaleuca, Eucalyptus, Oregano Deep Blue Apply 1-2 drops on location and base of the skull. Place 2-3 drops in capsule and swallow. Place 1-2 drops in 8 oz rice or almond milk and drink.
Insect Repellant Patchouli TerraShield
5 drops lavender, 5 drops lemongrass, 3 drops peppermint, 1 drop thyme.
Equal parts clove, lemon and orange.
5 drops lemon, 5 drops Purify		 Apply to feet and exposed skin. Add 2-3 drops to 1-2 oz water and mist onto skin. Diffuse.
Insomnia Lavender, Orange, Roman Chamomile Serenity, Tranquil Diffuse. Apply to feet, big toes, back of the neck, wrists, temples.
Jet Lag Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender Balance Use peppermint and eucalyptus in the morning and lavender and geranium at night. Apply to temples, thymus, lower back and feet. Add 1-2 drops to bathwater.
Joint Pain Wintergreen, Roman Chamomile Deep Blue Apply neat or diluted in fractionated coconut oil to location and reflex points on feet.
Moles Frankincense, Sandalwood n/a Apply 1 drop on location
Nausea Ginger DigestZen Place 1-2 drops in capsule and swallow. Place 1 drop in 8 oz almond or rice milk and drink. Apply on ears, stomach or reflex points on feet. Diffuse.
Nosebleed Helichrysum 2 drops cypress, 1 drop helichrysum, 2 drops lemon add oil or blend to 8 oz ice water. Soak cloth in the water and apply to nose and back of the neck.
Pain Lavender, Eucalyptus, Wintergreen Deep Blue, Deep Blue Rub Apply to location. Combine with carrier oil and massage. Apply as a warm compress. Diffuse.
PMS Clary Sage, Bergamot, Geranium Solace Dilute and apply to abdomen, lower back, shoulders, or reflex points on feet. Apply as a warm compress. Diffuse.
Scars Lavender, Rose, Frankincense, Helichrysum 5 drops helichrysum, 5 drops lavender, 1 Tbsp sunflower oil. Apply to location
Sinusitis Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Peppermint Breathe, DigestZen For chronic sinusitis apply 1-2 drops DigestZen around navel 4 times daily. Apply 2 drops peppermint under tongue 2 times daily. Diffuse. Place 1-2 drops in a bowl of hot water and inhale. Apply 1-2 drops along sides of nose or forehead.
Sleep Lavender, Roman Chamomile Serenity Apply 1-2 drops to spine, bottoms of feet and back of neck. Add 1-2 drops to bathwater. Diffuse. Add 1-2 drops to pillow.
Stretch Marks Lavender, Myrrh n/a Add 5-10 drops to 1Tbsp fractionated coconut oil and apply on location.
Sunburn Lavender, Melaleuca, Roman Chamomile n/a Place 10 drops lavender in 4 oz water. Shake well as mist on location to aid with pain and healing.
Toothache Clove Purify, On Guard toothpaste and mouthwash Apply 1-2 drops on location and to jawbone. Brush teeth with On Guard toothpaste.
Urinary Tract Infection Lemongrass, Geranium, Bergamot Purify
1 drop On Guard, 1 drop Oregano		 Apply as hot compress over abdomen and pubic area.
Warts Frankincense, Melaleuca, Oregano (layer with On Guard), Clove On Guard
5 drops cypress, 10 drops lemon, 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar. 		Apply to location twice daily. Bandage. Keep a bandage on until wart is gone.
Weight Loss Patchouli Slim & Sassy, Elevation
Add 5 drops lemon and 5 drops grapefruit to 1 gallon water		 Diffuse. Add 8 drops Slim & Sassy to 16 oz water and drink between meals.
Wounds Clove, Melaleuca, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemongrass, Basil Purify, On Guard Place 1-3 drops Helichrysum on fresh wound to stop bleeding. Add 1 drop clove to reduce pain. When bleeding has stopped and 1 drop Lavender to start healing, 1 drop Melaleuca to fight infection, and 1 drop Lemongrass for possible ligament damage. Bandage wound. When changing bandage apply 1 drop basil or sandalwood to promote further healing. Add 1 drop Purify or On Guard to prevent infection.
Wrinkles Lavender, Fennel, Geranium, Frankincense Immortelle Dilute as recommended and apply 1-2 drops to skin. Add 5-10 drops to 1 Tbsp fractionated coconut oil and apply to areas of concern.