ESSENTIAL OILS
D E F G
NOTE: I have listed the target systems, use and cautions where I know them but unfortunately I do not know all of them. I will add in more oils and information as I find them. Please exercise caution when using any oils. The list I have composed is meant as a guide only.
Dandelion
Dang Gui
Echinacea
Elder
Elencampane
Elm
Eucalyptus
Frankincense
Garlic
Gentian
Geranium
Ginger
Ginseng
Grapefruit
DANDELION
For skin & rheumatic disorders; liver congestion & digestive weakness, indigestion, poor appetite; warts; a source of potassium; improves blood flow in liver; aids relief for flood retention.
Target systems: skin, digestive.
Useage: internal.
Caution: large doses are to be avoided.
DANG GUI
Used to treat anemia & menstrual problems, a good woman's tonic espcially after childbirth.
Target systems: urogenital [female], blood.
Useage: internal.
Caution: avoid in pregnancy.
ECHINACEA
Used for colds, flu, sore throats; kidney infections; food poisoning; glandular fever; acne, boils; skin infections, wounds, infected insect bites.
Target systems: skin, immune.
Useage: internal.
Caution: high doses can cause nausea & dizziness. Ongoing use causes toxic build up in the liver where it is stored.
ELDER
For feverish colds, flu, excess mucous, prophylactic for hay fever, sore throats, mouth ulcers; chapped skin, sores, chillblains, eye inflammations, wounds.
Target systems: immune, skin.
Useage: internal, external.
Caution: should be avoided in pregnancy.
ELENCAMPANE
Used for bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, stubborn coughs, flu, respiratory problems; digestive tonic & liver stimulant; skin rashes, varicose ulcers; effective tonic after flu or long-standing respiratory disorders, often included in commercial cough syrups.
Target systems: respiratory, digestive, skin.
Useage: internal, external, inhalation.
ELM
Used as an astringent; diuretic; as a tincture for herpes, scurf, itch & other skin problems, skin wash; heal wounds; soothing properties; helpful for inflammatory irritations such as sore throat, diarrhea, dysentry & many urinary problems; for irritated and inflamed skin & wounds; for rectal and vaginal suppositories, enemas & vaginal douche.
Target systems: skin, digestive, urogenital [female], circulatory.
Useage: internal, external.
EUCALYPTUS
For bronchitis, coughs, lung infections; joint & muscular pain; nasal & bronchial congestion; sore throats, wounds; for respiratory fifficulties, bronchitis, asthma; inflammation, especially of muscles & respiratory passages; infections, especially respiratory.
Target systems: respiratory, musculo-skeletal.
Useage: inhalation, external.
Caution: dilute essential oils for massage rubs or add ten drops to gargles & steam inhalations.
FRANKINCENSE
Used for mood, tension; healing [minor cuts, bruises & inflammations].
Target systems: neurological.
Useage: inhalation.
Caution: for external use only. Never use internally.
GARLIC
Used for heart & circulatory tonic; mucous infections; digestive disorders; acne, corns, warts, verrucas, fungal infections.
Target systems: circulatory, digestive, skin.
Useage: internal.
Caution: avoid high doses during breast feeding & pregnancy. Can irritate senstive stomachs. Avoid heavily deoderized products.
GENTIAN
Used for fever, debility after fevers, jaundice, hepatitis, enlargement of liver & spleen; genital herpes, acne, rash, obesity, ulcers, venerial sores, diabetes, cancer; laxative; antibacterial; tonic; improve appetite, digestion & strengthen stomach activity [incl. For stomach ache, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis with diarrhea & vomiting]; blood builder during convalescence, fainting spells; washing wounds, placed on open wound; soothing footbaths; relieves headache.
Target systems: skin, digestive, circulatory.
Useage: internal, external.
GERANIUM
Used for skin problems; oily skin, acne, inflammation, irritation; perfume.
Target systems: skin.
Useage: external.
GINGER
For colds, coughs, flu, fevers & hangovers; strengthens lungs & kidneys; stimulate the vital energies of one who is debilitated, lethargic or convalescing from an illness; ginger oil massage for spinal or joint problems; to relieve gout, arthritis, headaches & spinal pain; sinus congestion, kidney problems, menstrual cramps & various other aches & pains; stimulant; digestive disturbance [sluggisness, bloating, fermentation]; stimulate appetite.
Target systems: digestive, immune.
Useage: internal, external.
Caution: when you have inflammatory skin diseases, high fever, bleeding, ulcers. Avoid wild ginger.
GINSENG
Rich in steroidal compounds similar to human sex hormones [aphrodisiac]; heart tonic; stimulates the immune system; provides extra energy; helps with stress; reduce blood sugar and cholesterol.
Target systems: immune, blood.
Useage: internal.
Caution: avoid caffeine.
GRAPEFRUIT
Helps reduce cholestral, dieting; cooking; stimulates immune system, fights infection.
Target systems: immune, blood.
Useage: internal.
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