THE TWISTED WILLOW ESSENTIAL OIL GUIDE
Bergamot | Cedarwood | Chamomile | Cinnamon | Citronella | Clary Sage | Clove Leaf | Cypress | Eucalyptus | Frankincense | Geranium | Grapefruit | Jasmine | Lavender | Lemon | Lemongrass | Marjoram Spanish | Orange | Patchouli | Peppermint | Petitgrain | Rose | Rosemary | Sandalwood | Tea Tree | Ylang-Ylang
Bergamot Benefits:
Reduces stress
Cleanses skin
Deodorises
Disinfects
Supports digestion
Do Not:
Expose the oil to sunlight
Go out in the sun after applying it topically - The oil is photosensitive
Use on babies under 6 months
Easy Bergamot Uses:
Diffuse to lower stress levels
Apply to skin in the shower to cleanse
Improve digestion by massaging diluted oil onto the abdominal area
Cedarwood Benefits:
Improves hair and scalp health
Tightens muscle tone
Gives off a pleasant scent
Balances menstrual cycle
Do Not:
Use during first trimester of pregnancy
Use on babies under 6 months
Easy Cedarwood Uses:
Add five drops to bathwater to help relieve eczema
For a holiday air freshener, splash a few drops on a fireplace log half an hour before lighting the fire
Apply to cedar furniture - This restores the natural scent
Inhale for menstrual benefits
Put on cotton balls - Place these in storage areas to repel moths
Chamomile Benefits:
Calms, soothes, & reduces anxiety
Helps you fall asleep
Reduces nausea & motion sickness
Fights diarrhoea, indigestion, & acid reflux
Relieves pain & inflammation
Contains antioxidants to help prevent cancer
Helps fight skin disorders
Do Not:
Ingest - Chamomile tea is made by crushing the dried chamomile flowers
Easy Chamomile Uses:
Diffuse in your home, inhale on the go, or drink Chamomile Tea
Pink Eye Relief: Apply warm Chamomile tea bags to the eyes
Cinnamon Benefits:
Boosts circulation
Is antibacterial
Increases cognitive activity
Relieves congestion
Do Not:
Hold the bottle directly up to your nose - Diffuse for short periods of time only
Use for children under 6 years
Use cinnamon bark oil topically - Only cinnamon leaf oil is for topical use
Easy Cinnamon Uses:
Simmer in a pot of water to freshen the air after cooking
Apply topically to help your circulatory system
Diffuse to take care of airborne bacteria
Citronella Benefits:
Inhibits bacteria growth
Insect repellent
Fights depression
Reduces Fever
Antibacterial/Antiseptic
Do Not:
Use whilst pregnant or breastfeeding
Inhale
Digest
Clary Sage Benefits:
Reduces Stress
Antibacterial
Natural antidepressant
Alleviation of menopause symptoms
Reduces menstrual cramps.
Do Not:
Use whilst pregnant or breastfeeding
Use for children under 6 years
Clove Benefits:
Numbs nerves for pain relief
Repels pests
Has anti inflammatory properties
Works as an aphrodisiac
Do Not:
Swallow the oil - It can cause stomach upset
Apply to skin without diluting
Use on children under 2 years
Easy Clove Uses:
Inhale or diffuse for nausea relief
Add to bathwater to ease sore muscles
Use store bought clove toothpaste
Cypress Benefits:
Has a fresh scent
Promotes wound healingIs calming
Provides pain relief
Do Not:
Inhale Arizona cypress oil - Stick with the other varieties, such as Monterey cypress oilUse on babies under 6 months
Easy Cypress Uses:
Apply cold water and cypress oil to a rag - Use as a compress for nosebleeds
Add to bathwater - You'll feel refreshed afterwards
Soak feet in water with cypress oil to deodorise them
Eucalyptus Benefits:
Calms coughs and loosens mucus
Keeps bugs away
Is an anti inflammatory
Do Not:
Ingest - overdose of this oil can be fatal
Use with children under 10 years
Easy Eucalyptus Uses:
Purchase an insect repellent that contains eucalyptus oil
Apply with a carrier oil for a cold sore treatment
Use with steam inhalation or as a chest rub when congested
Diffuse to improve mood and alertness on a rainy day
Frankincense Benefits:
Supports healthy cellular function
Increases blood flow and circulation
Reduces inflammation
Reduces skin discolouration and imperfections
Promote feelings of wellness and relaxation
Balances hormones
Do Not:
Use on your skin without diluting in a carrier oil
Digest
Use is any way when pregnant or nursing without consulting a practitioner first.
Diffuse around babies and small children.
Easy Frankincense Uses:
Add to a room diffuser with lavender and sandalwood for a calming scent
Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to scars and skin imperfections
Geranium Benefits:
Acne
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Alleviates pain
Stimulates healing from burns and wounds
Reduces inflammation.
Do Not:
Use on your skin without diluting in a carrier oil
Digest
Use is any way when pregnant or nursing without consulting a practitioner first.
Diffuse around babies and small children.
Grapefruit Benefits:
May suppress appetite
Energises the body
Is antibacterial
Supports the immune system and eases muscle pains
Do Not:
Go out in the sun right after application
Use on babies under 6 months
Easy Grapefruit Uses:
Spritz a mixture of water and grapefruit oil around the house for an air freshener
Use diluted oil on dogs or horses to keep away fleas
Massage over stiff body parts
Diffuse to cleanse the air or ease a headache
Jasmine Benefits:
Reduces Stress
Reduces Anxiety
Reduces Depression
Reduces Fatigue
Reduces Menstrual Cramps
Helps alleviate Menopausal symptoms
Aphrodisiac
Do Not:
Use whilst pregnant or breastfeeding
Use for children under 6 years
Lavender Benefits:
Promotes relaxation
Eases muscle tension
Helps heal skin irritation
Do Not:
Give orally to babies
Use on babies under 3 months
Easy Lavender Uses:
Sprinkle on stuffed animals to calm children
Massage colicky babies with diluted oil
Inhale to relieve headaches, anxiety, or sleeping problems
Apply to burns, sunburns, or other skin troubles
Lemon Benefits:
Boosts immunity
Cleans surfaces and skin
Brightens and heals skin
Do Not:
Go out in direct sunlight for several hours after application - Lemon oil is photo toxic
Use with babies under 6 months
Apply topically on young children
Easy Lemon Uses:
Flavour water
Add food grade oil to a bowl of water before rinsing produce in it
Heal skin tags by applying directly to the spot
Lemongrass Benefits:
Eases headaches
Calms the mindImproves immunity
Relaxes muscles
Do Not:
Use when pregnant
Use on children under 2 years
Easy Lemongrass Uses:
Put lemongrass oil on clothing before going outside - This keeps away insects
Apply diluted oil to acne prone spots
Drink lemongrass tea
Diffuse for stress relief
Marjoram Benefits:
Helps reduce coughs
Helps Alleviate Colds
Reduces menopause symptoms
Reduces muscle pain
Improves sleep
Do Not:
Use if pregnant or are breastfeeding
Use on children, people with bleeding disorders, and those about to undergo surgery.
Orange Oil Benefits:
Reduces acne
Reduces anxiety
Helps alleviate colds and flu
Reduces depression
Reduces inflammation
Helps alleviate stress
Do Not:
Use if pregnant or are breastfeeding
Use on children under 2 years
Patchouli Benefits:
Reduces Acne
Reduces Anxiety
Reduces Athlete's foot
Reduces Dandruff
Reduces Eczema
Reduces Fatigue
Reduces Insomnia
Do Not:
Use if pregnant or are breastfeeding
Use on children under 2 years
Peppermint Benefits:
Supports the digestive system
Relieves headaches
Stimulates circulation
Encourages hair growth
Do Not:
Use if you have epilepsy
Use when pregnant
Use with children under 6 years
Easy Peppermint Uses:
Inhale when riding in the car to ease motion sickness
Massage diluted oil on the stomach area to improve digestion
Diffuse to help with colds or allergies
Treat a headache by rubbing diluted oil on temples
Sprinkle peppermint oil on cotton balls - Set these around your house to repel ants
Petitgrain Benefits:
Promotes relaxing feelings
Helps reduce asthma
Reduces anxiety and depression
Help clear greasy skin
Alleviates headaches and migraine,
Reduces hay fever symptoms
Helps alleviate insomnia
Do Not:
Use if pregnant or are breastfeeding
Use on children under 2 years
Rose Benefits:
Has a romantic scent
Can usually be applied without dilution
Increases libidoIs antibacterial, particularly on acne bacteria
Do Not:
Use if pregnant
Easy Rose Uses:
Apply directly to acne spots
Diffuse in your home to encourage relaxation
Massage into skin to reduce menopause symptoms
Rosemary Benefits:
Boosts mental performance
Contains antioxidants
Promotes hair growth
Reduces inflammation
Do Not:
Use if you have high blood pressure or experience seizures
Use when pregnant
Use on children under 10 - Especially not on children's faces
Easy Rosemary Uses:
Diffuse when you need to concentrate or recall information
Drop oils in your hand. Cup your hands over your mouth - Breathe in deeply to help a headache
Apply to scalp after a shower
Rub diluted rosemary oil over the gallbladder area to encourage its healthy function
Sandalwood Benefits:
Is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory
Helps achieve more restful sleep
Can also stimulate both the body and mind
Moisturises skin
Do Not:
Ingest
Use on babies under 6 months
Easy Sandalwood Uses:
Inhale when you need to wake up your body or mindUse at lower concentrations to promote restfulness - diffuse or massage
Improve your meditation experience by placing a drop of diluted sandalwood oil between your eyebrows
Apply diluted oil to eczema patches - Use only on skin that is not broken
Place a few drops on the air conditioner vent of your car to improve alertness while driving
Tea Tree Benefits:
Improves acne with less irritation than traditional treatments
Is antibacterial and anti-fungal
Reduces odours
Do Not:
Use on babies under 6 months
Ingest
Easy Tea Tree Uses:
Place on a cotton ball - Leave at the bottom of the trash can to reduce odours
Rub undiluted tea tree oil over toenails with fungal infection
Apply to insect bites after diluting
Ylang Ylang Benefits:
Reduces anxiety
Helps alleviate athlete's foot
Helps to reduce colds and cough
Reduces depression
Reduces a fever
Reduces headaches
Helps alleviate insomnia
Reduces muscle tension
Helps to reduce sinus infections
Do Not:
Use if pregnant or are breastfeeding
Use on children under 2 years
Do not apply directly to skin unless using a carrier / base oil
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