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Abscesses, dental

LePurify 
Le
Mela Plus
Le
Deliverance

Apply to gum area; may want to dilute.

Abundance

LeBountiful
LeUnity
Le
Acknowledge

Diffuse; wear as perfume; use in the bath; apply to wrists or temples.

Allergies

LeAspire
Le
Breezey

Inhale; diffuse; use in the bath.

Anorexia

LeHoliday Spirit
Le
Sunburst
Le
Purify
Le
Mela Plus
Le
Millenia

Coriander
Grapefruit

Apply to stomach and to the bottom of the feet. Might be advisable to also diffuse or wear any of the oils used for depression, etc.

Anti-inflammatory

LeWarm Down
Le
Paine

Dilute and apply to affected muscles or joints.

Antiseptic

LeMela Plus
Le
Purify
Le
Sunburst

All essential oils are antiseptic to some degree. This is just a list of my favorites.

Arthritis

LeVitality
Le
Warm Down
Le
Unity
Le
Millenia
Le
Life Relief
LeMela Plus

Le
Paine
Le
Tranquility

Birch
Wintergreen
Fir

Apply (usually diluted) on location; diffuse; use in a bath. Rid the body of pain-causing toxins. Has cortisone-like properties when applied to body.

Asthma

LeBreezey
Le
Aspire

Peppermint
Eucalyptus
Thyme
Lavender
(for babies)

Apply over lungs (front & back) & throat; diffuse. Put on cotton ball or cloth & inhale (many other singles are listed as helpful). Place on pad of foot.

Athletes’ foot

LeDeliverance
LeSunburst
LeMela Plus

Cypress
Tea Tree
Thyme

Apply to feet (may want to dilute with distilled water); put a few drops in water and soak the feet.

Babies (in general)

Dill-gentle digestive
Chamomile
-sleep, calming
Lavender
calming-(too much is stimulant)

For babies, always dilute in water or Carrier Oil.

Back Pain & Trouble

LeMillenia
Le
Paine
Le
Warm Down

Dilute and massage along the spine.

Belching, Bloating

LeInside-Out
Le
Revitalize

Dilute and massage over stomach and abdomen.

Bites, Stings

LeMela Plus
LePurify

Tea Tree

Apply 1 drop, undiluted, to the area.

Bladder

Bed-wetting

Infection (Cystitis)

LeEndo Relief
Cypress
Cedarwood
Meditation

Apply over kidneys, best as a hot compress. Rub on abdomen at bedtime. Apply over kidneys, as a hot compress.

Blisters

Lavender
Lavender/Chamomile

Apply 1 drop, blot gently with a clean cloth.

Blood Pressure

LeVitality
Marjoram
Lavender
Ylang Ylang

Apply over the heart; diffuse; cotton ball in vents; in a relaxing bath.

Bone Spurs

Birch/Wintergreen
Le
Paine
Le
Deep Relief

If possible, use Arnica Oil as a Carrier and apply these oils topically. Arnica deals with the bruising, which is what is causing most of the pain. It takes a little time, but this has been known to dissolve spurs.

Bronchitis

LeBountiful
Le
Life Force
LeBreezey
Le
Aspire
LeDeliverance

Eucalyptus
Thyme
Peppermint

Dilute the oils mentioned in a Carrier and apply to the chest; diffuse; place on the pillow.

Bruises

LePaine
Le
Mela Plus
Le
Tenda Care
LeDeliverance

Best if applied in a base that contains Arnica.

Burns

Lavender

Nothing beats lavender applied to a burn–except the healing salve that I make which contains a lot of lavender.

Bursitis

LeWarm Down
Le
Paine
Le
Tenda Care

Dilute and apply to the shoulder area.

Candila

LeCandila
Le
Inside-Out

Le
Endo Relief
LeMela Plus

Dilute with Massage Oil, apply on stomach area, feet or over abdomen; can also be diluted (well) and used as a douche.

Canker/Cold Sores

LeDeliverance

Rinse mouth with water in which 2 drop of oil has been added.

Capillaries

LeVitality
LeSolitude

Lavender/Chamomile, Ger

Dilute w/Carrier and apply topically to area. As a compress or in a bath.

Cardiovascular health

LeVitality
Le
Eternity

Dilute and apply to chest; inhale; diffuse.

Cavities (teeth)

LeDeliverance

Use to brush teeth (add a drop to the toothpaste on your toothbrush if straight is too strong for you) .

Charley Horse

LeWarm Down

Dilute and apply to the area.

Circulation

LeVitality
Le
Energy
Le
Paine
LeSunburst

Le
Tranquility

Diffuse; use in a bath; massage; compress over specific area.

Cleaner, household

LeSunburst
Orange, Sweet

Diluted makes a great disinfectant. Can be applied neat to most surfaces (check an out of the way spot) works amazingly well on grease.

Colds

LeJourney
Le
Breezey
LeAspire
LeDeliverance

Diffuse; place on a tissue and sniff; use in a tub; place on forehead, temples, back of neck and chest. One recommendation: Breezey on the back, Aspire on the chest, with Deliverance on the feet - all diluted well, of course.

Colon

LeInside-Out
Le
Letting Go

Peppermint

Dilute and apply to abdomen or use as a compress.

Concentration

LeCrystal Clear
Le
IQ

Inhale: diffuse; apply to wrists or forehead.

Cuts

LeMela Plus
Yarrow
Helichrysum

Dilute this one in water; it is very strong. Apply neat, bind; brings edges of cut together. Helichrysum promotes tissue regeneration.

Dandruff

LeDandy

Add a few drops to your normal shampoo.

Dental Infection

LeDeliverance

Apply to jaw and gums - diluted; place 2 drops in water and swish around the mouth.

Diabetes

Coriander
Dill

Le
Deliverance

Stabilizes glucose levels. Lowers glucose/insulin levels; supports pancreas. Supports immune function; eliminates bacteria. Diffuse; apply to back, chest, feet, over pancreas.

Diaper Rash

LeBaby Me
Lavender w/Yarrow

Dilute with Carrier Oil and massage on the rash with each diaper change.

Digestion

LeInside-Out
Le
Revitalize

Dilute and apply to the stomach and colon area. Apply along the spine or on the bottoms of the feet.

Dishwashing

LeSunburst

Add a few drops to dishwasher or dish water.

Disinfect/Deodorize

LePurify,
LeSunburst

Balsam

In vacuum cleaner; diffuse; add to cleaning water and use in a spray mister.

Endocrine Balance

LeEndo Relief

Diffuse; use as aroma therapy; apply to lymph areas of the body (essential oils can act as hormones or stimulate the body to produce the needed hormones).

Environmental toxins

LeDeep Relief

Dilute and apply to the feet or along the spine.

Fainting (see shock)

LeIQ
Le
Crystal Clear
LeTurmoil

Black Pepper
Peppermint
Rosemary
Lavender

Hold one of the listed oils under the nose.

Fatigue

Peppermint
Rose

Le
Vitality
Le
Warm Down

Diffuse or smell frequently. High frequency; helps with ‘energy’ fatigue. 1-2 drops in bath; dilute for massage. Especially for tired muscles.

Fever

LeLife Force
Lavender
(babies)

Dilute and apply to Spine. Dilute, apply to back of neck and the feet.

Flu

LeDeeper
LeAspire
Le
Breezey
Le
Journey

Apply to Thymus area, chest, back, feet and wherever the flu as settled creating aches and pains.

Gallstones

LeTrust,
LeRevitalize
LeLetting Go
Le
Vision

Apply the listed oils as a compress over the gallbladder area; apply on the feet.

Gingivitis

LeTrust
Le
Unity
Le
Mela Plus
LeDeliverance

Apply on throat and gums; dilute in water and swish around the mouth.

Gums

LeDeliverance

Hair, color

Chamomile Roman
for blonde hair

Rosemary
for brunettes

2 or 3 drops added to clear water, shampoo or conditioner and massaged into hair 1 or 2 times a week will give highlights to hair and cover or eliminate graying.

Hair, health

LeDelicate

2 or 3 drops added to clear water, shampoo or conditioner and massaged into the scalp 1 or 2 times a week. Can be added to an Almond Oil/Jojoba Oil Carrier and then a warm towel placed around the head - just like a salon hot oil treatment, only much better.

Headaches

LeVitality
Le
Warm Down
LeCrystal Clear
LeWoman Wise

Le
Baby Me
LeMr/Mrs
Le
My-grain,
LeDeeper

There are as many different kinds of headaches as there are people (most people even have more than one kind of headache). Massage an oil from the list onto the arteries in the neck until you find what works for you; using diffused is also effective.

Heart, palpitations

LeVitality

Apply, diluted, to chest; aroma; place on temples.

Heartburn

LeInside-Out
Le
Baby Me

 Peppermint

Apply over stomach and colon. Apply over Thymus.

Hemorrhoids

LeCypernium
LeVitality

Dilute well in Carrier Oil or KY Jelly, apply (with a Q-tip, if necessary) to the affected area.

Hernia (inguinal, hiatal)

LeWith-In

Dilute and apply to the area.

Hives/allergic rashes

Peppermint
Chamomile German
Yarrow

Dilute in Carrier Oil, massage over area. 2 drops in 1/4 cup of baking soda, use in the bath.

Hormone balance

LeBalance
LeAcknowledge
LeVitality
LeCrystal Clear
LeWoman Wise
LeEndo Relief
LeWoman Wise
LeMy-grain
LeDeeper

Apply to Thymus area; inside of ankles (around the bone); lower back; thyroid area; along the spine; the clavicle area; diffuse.

Hot flashes

LeEndo Relief
Le
Balance

Apply these oils, diluted, around the bone on the inside of the ankles.

Hyperactivity

LeSunburst
Le
Tranquility
Le
Turmoil
Le
Millenia

Apply to the feet; diffuse; wear anywhere on the body.

Hypoglycemia

LeBaby Me
Le
Grateful Heart
LeDeliverance

Apply over pancreas area on body or feet; diffuse.

Immune stimulant

 

LeDeliverance
LeBountiful

Le
Journey
Le
Breezey
Le
Life Force
LeRevitalize
LeDeliverance

Massage any one of the listed oils on feet and body; diffuse; use in the bath

Insect repellant LeAway Apply with carrier oil to exposed skin. Re-apply after swimming or perspiring heavily.

Insomnia

LeTranquility
LeSunburst
Le
Vision

Tranquility is for the "chattering mind" insomnia. Apply oils to big toes, bottom of feet, around navel and on the back of the neck; diffusing on placing on the pillow is easier and often just as effective.

Jaundice

Geranium
Le
Revitalize

Applied, or as a compress, over the liver - diluted.

Kidneys

LeVitality (congestion)
Le
Endo Relief
LeRevitalize

Le
Letting Go

Apply as a compress over the kidneys; be sure to drink plenty of distilled water.

Laundry

LeSunburst
Anything citrus or the evergreens
Any smell you like

Add a few drops to the water in the washer or place a few drops on the dryer sheet that you ordinarily use. Essential oils destroy bacteria and provide a fresh, clean smell.

Ligaments, Torn

LeWarm Down
Le
Paine

Liver cleanse & support

LeRevitalize

Dilute and apply to liver area and along the spine; add to Redmond Clay and water, soak the feet.

Lymphatic Congestion

LeEndo Relief
LeVitality

Le
Sunburst
LeRevitalize

Diffuse; dilute for massage or applying to lymph drainage areas; use in the bath.

Memorization

LeCrystal Clear
Le
IQ

Inhale; apply to wrists and forehead.

Menstrual symptoms

LeWoman Wise

Apply over abdomen & back; use in a bath; is particularly effective used with a BBL (B&B) tincture–an old Dr. Christopher formula.

Mental confusion

LeInsight, 
Le
Sunburst

Le
Focus
Le
IQ
Le
Weightless

Inhale; diffuse; apply to wrists, forehead and back of the neck.

Mental alertness

LeEnergy
Le
Focus
Le
IQ

Inhale; diffuse; apply to wrists, forehead and back of the neck.

Metabolism

LeEndo Relief

Dilute and apply to throat and Thymus area; diffuse; inhale; add to bath.

Migraine

LeMy-grain
Other oils to try:
Le
Warm Down
Le
Paine LeTranquility
Le
Deeper
Le
Letting Go
Le
Deliverance

Apply to the back of neck (a few drops in a bowl of water, then soak a washcloth, wring out and place at back of neck); apply to underside of big toe just below the fleshy part; diffuse; smell–carry a cotton ball, soaked with LeMy-grain, in purse or pocket. Try LeDeliverance. for low blood sugar headaches.

Mold/Mildew

LeSunburst

Place a few drops in a squirt bottle, spray into the air or directly onto walls, windowsills, etc.

Morning Sickness

LeInside-Out
Orange Sweet
Grapefruit

Behind ears for morning sickness. Smell. 

Motion Sickness

LeInside-Out
Le
My-grain

Peppermint

Apply to feet, temples and wrists. Place on palms of hands, hold to nose and Breathe deeply.

Muscle Spasms

LePaine

LeTenda Care
Le
Warm Down

Dilute with Carrier Oil and massage the affected areas.

Nausea

 

LeInside-Out
Le
My-grain

Peppermint
Sweet Orange

Apply over stomach and colon. Apply behind ears. Place on cotton ball (in purse, etc) and sniff frequently.

Nightmares

LeDreams

Diffuse; place a drop or two on the pillow.

Osteoporosis

LeWarm Down
Le
Paine
LeTranquility

Le
Deeper

Dilute for massage; use in a bath. Supplement TriBoron or other quality calcium. Wild Yam cream or other natural progesterone.

Overwhelmed

LeAcknowledge
Le
Whispering Hope
LeConnection
LeMillenia

Diffuse; wear as perfume; use in a bath; use on Auricular Therapy points.

Panic Attacks

LeTranquility

Inhale; diffuse; wear as perfume; place over Thymus or Heart Chakra.

Pineal & Pituitary

LeInner Peace

Dilute and place on back of neck.

Pleurisy

LeVitality
Le
Trust
Le
Heart Song
Le
Breezey
Le
Aspire

Cypress
Thyme

Apply diluted over the lungs–front & back. Diffuse or sniff deeply.

Pneumonia

LeBreezey
Le
Aspire

Inhale, placed on back and chest.

Prostate

LeBalance

Dilute and massage on the inside of the ankle around the bone.

Purify Air

LePurify
Le
Deliverance

Diffuse; add to water and mist into the air.

Purify Water

LeSunburst

Add 1 drop per 1-5 gallons.

Rashes

LeBaby Me
Le
No-More

Depending on the type of rash, dilute with either distilled water or a Carrier Oil.

Respiratory ailments

LeBreezey
Le
AspireL
Le
Sanctuary
Le
Holiday Spirit

Inhale; diffuse; dilute and apply to lung area on both the back and the chest.

Sanitize

LeSunburst

Sciatica

LePaine
Le
Vitality

Le
Baby Me
Le
My-grain
Le
Paine
Le
Deeper
Le
Millenia

Le
Tenda Care

Dilute one of the listed oils and massage onto the lower back, across the hip and down the side of the leg; can be used in the bath or as a compress.

Self-Expression

LeMillenia
LeAcknowledge

Le
Heart Song

Diffuse; use in the bath; wear as perfume.

Shock

LeIQ
LeCrystal Clear
LeTurmoil

Basil
Black Pepper
Lavender
Peppermint
Rosemary

Hold one of the listed oils under the nose like smelling salts.

Sinus

LeAspire
Le
Breezey

Inhale; diffuse; dilute and apply to Sinus areas on the face or on the feet.

Snoring

LeBreezey
Le
Aspire

Place a drop or two under the nose at bedtime or diffuse in the bedroom; best results occur when these oils are used alternately, changing every few nights.

Sprains, sports injuries

LeWarm Down
Le
Paine
Le
Tenda Care
Le
Millenia

(if any structure is out of place))

Dilute in Carrier and apply to the affected area. The Carrier should contain Arnica if there is any swelling.

Stains

Lemon

Place a little on the stain, rub it in and then launder. Be sure you have pure lemon oil; if it has been cut with a Carrier you will leave an additional oil stain behind.

Stamina

LeRevitalize
LeVitality

Inhale; diffuse; dilute & apply to Thymus area; use 1 - 2 drops in the bath (no more).

Stretch Marks

LeBaby Me

Add to Carrier Oil (or open a Vitamin E capsule - very effective) and apply all over abdomen and hip area.

Stroke

LeVitality

Breathe deeply and apply to neck and forehead.

Structural Alignment

LeMillenia
Le
Warm Down

Apply to the area or to the feet (to save time and effort - and also the alignment seems to remain in place longer).

Sunburn

see ‘Burns’

Thrush

LeCandila

Dilute with water and wash the infected area. Not for internal use.

Thyroid

LeEndo Relief
(Hyper- or Hypo- types)

Hyper- active Thyroid–apply under big toes. Hypo-active Thyroid–apply on top of big toes.

Ticks

Thyme & Lavender

1 or 2 drops of Thyme backs the tick out; then 1 drop of Lavender every 5 minutes to prevent infection and swelling.

Toe nail fungus

LeDeliverance
LeMela Plus

Add a few drops to water and soak feet; apply locally to the area (diluting with water rather than a Carrier Oil is recommended).

Toothache

LePurify
Clove
Chamomile Roman

Apply on the gums at the location of pain/problem and along the jawbone.

Toxemia

LeVitality
Cypress

Dilute for massage; diffuse; inhale deeply.

Varicose veins

LeVitality
LeSunburst

Dilute for massage or application to area of concern; use in a bath.

Vitamin absorption

LeEternity

Inhale; diffuse; dilute for full body massage; use in bath; wear on body as perfume or cologne.

Warts

LeMela Plus LeDeliverance
Le
Purify
w/Clove

Apply 1-2 drops to wart several times a day, rubbing in well. Each of these has proven successful.

 

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