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
