14 Unique Essential Oil Actions
Anti-allergic
Essential oil that prevents or reduces allergic symptoms:
Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum)
Ylang ylang (C. odorata var. genuina)
Vetiver (V. zizanioides)
*You may also see listed as Antiallergenic.
Nephritic
Essential oil that has a healing influence on the kidneys: Sandalwood S. album
Anti-aging
Essential oil used to slow down biochemical processes associated with aging: Clove (S. aromaticum) and Thyme (T. vulgaris)
Dry Mouth Actions
Salivary Stimulant
Essential oil that stimulates production of saliva: Fir needle A. balsamea.
Sialogogue
Essential oil that promotes secretion and flow of saliva: Basil O. basilicum and marjoram O. majorana
Vasoconstrictive (Beneficial for headaches and migraines)
Essential oil that is capable of constricting blood vessels:
Bergamot C. aurantium var. bergamia
geranium P. graveolens
peppermint M. ×piperita
*You may also see listed as Vasoconstrictor.
Antipruritic
Essential oil that relieves or prevents itching:
Bergamot C. aurantium var. bergamia
cajuput M. leucadendron var. cajuputi
chamomile Roman C. nobile
tea tree Australia M. alternifolia
tea tree New Zealand L. scoparium
yarrow A. millefolium
Antizymotic
Essential oil used to destroy or arrest the action of ferments or enzymes: (beneficial for brown recluse spider bites)
Tea tree Australia M. alternifolia
tea tree New Zealand L. scoparium
thyme T. vulgaris
Aphrodisiac
Black pepper P. nigrum
cardamom E. cardamomum
cedarwood Atlas C. atlantica
cinnamon C. zeylanicum
ginger Z. officinale
neroli C. aurantium var. amara
nutmeg M. fragrans
rose attar R. damascena
rosemary R. officinalis
sandalwood S. album
tea tree New Zealand L. scoparium
vetiver V. zizanioides
ylang ylang C. odorata var. genuina
Cardiac Tonic
Essential oil that can have a tonic effect on the action of the heart: Nutmeg M. fragrans and rose R. damascena.
*You may also see listed as Cardiotonic.
Deodorant
Essential oil that eliminates foul odors:
Benzoin S. tonkinensis
bergamot C. aurantium var. bergamia
cypress C. sempervirens
eucalyptus E. globulus
geranium P. graveolens
pine P. sylvestris
rose R. damascena
sage S. officinalis
tea tree Australia M. alternifolia
tea tree New Zealand L. scoparium
thyme T. vulgaris
Emmenagogue
Essential oil that tones the female reproductive organs and regulates
menstruation:
Anise P. anisum
basil O. basilicum
bay L. nobilis
carrot seed D. carota
cedarwood Virginia J. virginiana
chamomile Roman C. nobile
chamomile German M. recutita
cinnamon C. zeylanicum
cypress C. sempervirens
fennel F. vulgare
geranium P. graveolens
jasmine J. grandiflorum
lavender L. angustifolia
marjoram O. majorana
niaouli M. quinquenervia
rose R. damascena
rosemary R. officinalis
spearmint M. spicata
thyme T. vulgaris
vetiver V. zizanioides
yarrow A. millefolium
Ophthalmic
Essential oil that supports healthy eye function: Chamomile Roman C. nobile and chamomile German M. recutita
Venous Tonic
Essential oil that supports the function of the venous and lymphatic system:
Cypress C. sempervirens.
Parasiticide
Essential oil that destroys animal and vegetable parasites within the body:
Peppermint M. ×piperita
pine P. sylvestris
thyme T. vulgaris
