Essential Oils - Topical or Diffused Flashcards
AGING. Which topical oils have ANTI-AGING properties? ANRY
Argan, Neem, Rosehip, Ylang Ylang
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY - essential Oils with ANTI-INFLAMMATORY qualities
CELLNPR
Camomile, Eucalyptus (tea or topical), Lavender (topical), Lemongrass, Neem, Peppermint, Rosehip (tea)
ANTI-OXIDANTS. Which oils are ANTI-OXIDANTS? AD
Argan, Dandelion
ANTI-SPASMODIC: Which oil is an ANTI-SPASMODIC N
Neroli
APHRODISIAC: Which oil is an APHRODISIAC? NY
Neroli, Ylang Ylang
ASTRINGENT - essential oils LN
Lemongrass (reduces the flow of blood through the vessels), Neem
BREATH. Essential Oils that help BAD BREATH
PR
Peppermint, Rosemary
BUG REPELLANT - Essential Oils
LLNPT
Lavender (topical), Lemongrass, Neem, Peppermint, Tea Tree
CELLS. Which oils promote CELL REGENERATION? Y
Ylang Ylang
CHAMOMILE OIL benefits: DP
Digestion, Pain
CHAMOMILE oil taken internally helps D
Digestion
DEODORANT. Which oils are an effective DEODORANT? LN
Lemongrass, Neroli
DIGESTION: Which essential oils aid DIGESTION? CNNPRR
Camomile, Neem, Neroli, Peppermint, Rosehip, Rosemary
DIGESTION: Which oils help NAUSEA? (2) PR
Peppermint, Rosehip
DIGESTION: Which oils relieve HEARTBURN?
P
Mix caraway oil with peppermint oil.
DISINFECTANT. Which oil is used as a DISINFECTANT? N
Neroli
Essential Oils that help with BLOOD CIRCULATION CLNR
Camomile, Lavender, Neroli, Rosemary
Essential Oils that help with HAIR growth
LNPRT
Lavender, Neem, Rosemary, Peppermint, Tea Tree (prevent loss)
Essential Oils that help with MEMORY. R
Rosemary
Essential Oils that lower BLOOD PRESSURE
CLLNY
Camomile, Lavender (inhaled), Lemongrass (induce frequent urination), Neroli, Ylang Ylang
Essential Oils that regulate HEART BEAT variability L
Lavender (inhaled)
Essential Oils that restore HORMONAL BALANCE L
Lavender
Essential Oils with ANTI-BACTERIAL properties CELLNNRTY
Camomile, Eucalyptus (topical), Lavender, Lemongrass, Neem, Neroli, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang
Essential Oils with ANTI-FUNGAL qualities CLLNPTY
Camomile, Lavender, Lemongrass, Neem, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang
Essential Oils with ANTI-SEPTIC qualities
CLLNTY
Camomile, Lavender, Lemongrass, Neroli, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang
ANTI-VIRAL. Essential Oils with ANTI-VIRAL qualities
CLTY
Camomile, Lavender, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang
EXPECTORANT. Essential Oils used as EXPECTORANT
ET
Eucalyptus - (inhaled). Tea Tree - drop on pillow or rubbed on chest
FATIGUE. Essential Oils that help with FATIGUE
CR
Camomile, Rosemary
FEVER. Which oils reduce FEVER? (3) CLP
Camomile (induces perspiration), Lemongrass, Peppermint
GAS. Which oils reduce stomach GAS? CLN
Camomile, Lemongrass, Neroli
IBS. Which oils relieve IBS? CP
Camomile, Peppermint
IMMUNITY: Essential Oils that boost the IMMUNE system ELNRRT
Eucalyptus (tea or inhale), Lavender, Neroli, Rosehip, Rosemary, Tea Tree
LAVENDER OIL benefits: P
Pain
LEMONGRASS benefits (topical) AP
Astringent, Pain
LEMONGRASS OIL benefits: P
Pain
MENTAL ACTIVITY. Essential Oils that boost MENTAL ACTIVITY
CR
Camomile, Rosemary
NEEM benefits (topical) AP
Astringent, Pain
NEEM oil benefits: P
Pain
NEROLI oil helps D
Digestion
NERVOUS SYSTEM. Which oils strengthen NERVOUS SYSTEM and repair any damage?
Ylang Ylang
PAIN: Essential Oils that can help reduce PAIN
CLLNPRT
Camomile, Lavender, Lemongrass, Neem, Peppermint (topical), Rosemary, Tea Tree (topical only)
PEPPERMINT OIL benefits: DP
Digestion, Pain (topical)
PEPPERMINT oil taken internally helps D
Digestions
RESPIRATORY. Essential Oils that can relieve RESPIRATORY problems ELNPR
Eucalyptus, Lavender, Neroli, Peppermint, Rosemary
Rosehip oil helps D
Digestions
ROSEMARY oil benefits: DP
Digestion, Pain
ROSEMARY oil taken internally helps D
Digestion
SKIN: Which oils correct DARK SPOTS? (3) ACR
Argan, Camomile, Rosehip
SKIN: Which oils reduce SCARS and FINE LINES? CNRT
Camomile (scars), Neroli, Rosehip, Tea Tree (scars)
SWELLING. Which oils reduce SWELLING and edema? C
camomile
TEA TREE benefits: P
Pain (topical only)
Which essential oil induces perspiration, thus DETOXing the body?
C
camomile
Which oil kills LICE and mites?
camomile
Which oil vapor is helpful for COUGHS and colds? BNP
Bergamot, Neroli, Peppermint
Which oils act as a DIURETIC? CL
Camomile, Lemongrass
Which oils are ANTI-DEPRESSANTS? LNPY
Lemongrass (tea), Neroli, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang
Which oils are used as a SEDATIVE, or have a CALMing effect on the body? ELLNY
Eucalyptus (tea), Lavender (inhaled), Lemongrass, Neroli, Ylang Ylang
Which oils are used to accelerate healing of WOUNDS? CNT
Camomile, Neroli, Tea Tree
ENERGY: Which oils boost ENERGY? CP
Camomile, Peppermint
Which oils boost LIVER and DIGESTIVE health? N
Neem
Which oils have ANTI-MICROBIAL qualities? LNPT
Lemongrass, Neem, Peppermint, Tea Tree
Which oils help DETOX the body? C
Camomile
Which oils help HEADACHES? (2) LP
Lavender (inhaled), Peppermint
Which oils help INSOMNIA? LY
Lavender, Ylang Ylang
Which oils help with stomach BLOATING? (3) CNNP
Camomile, Neem, Neroli, Peppermint (best in capsule)
Which oils HYDRATE skin and stop ITCHING? RY
Rosehip, Ylang Ylang