Abandoned: See EMOTIONS.

Abscess: See ANTI-FUNGAL, ANTI-BACTERIAL, FUNGUS: FUNGAL INFECTION or INFECTION. Bergamot, birch, elemi, frankincense, galbanum, lavender, melaleuca (Tea Tree), myrrh, Roman chamomile, thyme, wintergreen. To reduce swelling, pain, inflammation, and to draw out toxins, it may help to apply the oil(s) with a hot compress.

Absent Minded: See MEMORY. Basil, cardamom, frankincense, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, sandalwood.

Abundance: Bergamot, cinnamon bark, cypress.

Abuse: Geranium, lavender, melissa, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

Accidents: See EMOTIONS.

Aches/Pains: Blue cypress, Idaho balsam fir.

Acidosis: See ALKALINE and pH BALANCE. Lemon, peppermint.

Acne: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE, SCARRING, SKIN, and STRESS. Bergamot, cedarwood, Clary sage, clove, eucalyptus, Eucalyptus radiata, frankincense, geranium, German chamomile, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, melaleuca (Tea Tree), myrtle, patchouly, petitgrain, ravensara, rosemary, rosewood, sage, sandalwood, spearmint, thyme, vetiver, yarrow.
Apply one of the above oils on location or try putting about 10 drops of an oil into a small spray bottle and mist your face several times a day.

Acne Rosacea: See ROSACEA.

ADD: See ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER.

Adenitis: See LYMPHATIC SYSTEM. Garlic, onion, pine, rosemary, sage.

Addictions: Bergamot (helps with over indulgences), calamus (tobacco).

Addison's Disease: See ADRENAL GLANDS. Nutmeg (increases energy; supports adrenal glands), sage (combine with nutmeg).

Adrenal Glands: See ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, LUPUS, THYROID. Nutmeg (increases energy; supports adrenal glands). Blend—Add 3 drops clove, 4 nutmeg, and 6 rosemary to 1 tsp. base oil. Apply 4-5 drops of this mixture to kidney areas and cover with hot compress. Also apply 1-2 drops of mixture to Vita Flex kidney points on the feet and work in with fingers using Vita Flex technique.

Aftershave: See SKIN.

Aging: See WRINKLES. Carrot, frankincense, rosehip, rosewood, sandalwood.

Agitation: Bergamot, cedarwood, Clary sage, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, marjoram, myrrh, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

AIDS: Cistus, cumin (supports immune system; inhibits HIV virus), helichrysum, lemon, nutmeg. Apply to Thymus and bottom of feet.

Airborne Bacteria: Cinnamon bark, fir, Idaho balsam fir, Mountain savory, oregano.

Air Pollution: Cypress, eucalyptus, fir, grapefruit, lavender, lemon (sterilize air), lime, rosemary.

Alcoholism: See ADDICTIONS. Fennel, juniper, and rosemary. Can also use elemi, helichrysum, lavender, orange, Roman chamomile, rosemary verbenon. (For professional help with alcoholism, visit your local chapter of alcoholics anonymous.)

Alertness: Basil, lemon, peppermint, rosemary. Apply to temples and bottom of feet.

Alkaline: See ACIDOSIS, pH BALANCE.

Alkalosis: pH BALANCE. Anise, ginger, tarragon.

Alone (Feeling): See EMOTIONS.

Allergies: Elemi (rashes), eucalyptus, lavender, ledum, Melaleuca ericifolia, Melaleuca quinquenervia, melissa (skin and respiratory), patchouly, peppermint, Roman chamomile, spikenard. Apply to sinuses, bottom of feet, and diffuse.

Alopecia Areata: See HAIR: LOSS.

Aluminum Toxicity: See ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER.

Alzheimer's Disease: See BRAIN, MEMORY, PINEAL GLAND, PITUITARY GLAND. Frankincense and sandalwood contain sesquiterpenes, which enable these oils to pass the blood-brain barrier. Apply to temples, bottom of feet, and diffuse.

Amino Acids: Lavender.

Amnesia: See Memory. Basil, clove, rosemary.

Analgesic: Bergamot, birch, clove, eucalyptus, geranium, helichrysum, lavender, lemongrass, marjoram, melaleuca, oregano, peppermint, Roman chamomile, rosemary, wintergreen.

Anemia: Carrot, lavender, lemon. Apply to bottom of feet and stomach.

Anesthesia: Helichrysum.

Aneurysm: See BLOOD. Cypress (strengthens the capillary walls and increases circulation), frankincense, helichrysum, Idaho tansy. Apply to temples, hearth, Vita Flex heart points, and diffuse.

Anger: See LIVER. Bergamot, cedarwood, cypress, frankincense, geranium, German chamomile, helichrysum, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, melissa, myrrh (soothes), myrtle, orange, petitgrain, Roman chamomile, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

Angina: Ginger, laurel, orange (for false angina). Apply to heart and Vita Flex heart point.

Anorexia: Angelica, coriander, grapefruit, tarragon. Apply to stomach and bottom of feet. It may also help to diffuse anti-depressant oils.

Anthrax: Thyme.

Anti-Bacterial: Basil, bergamot, cassia, Canadian red cedar, cedarwood, citronella, cinnamon bark, Clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, fir, geranium, grapefruit, Idaho tansy, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, melaleuca, Melaleuca ericifolia, Mountain savory, neroli, oregano, palmarosa, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, Roman chamomile, rosemary, rosewood, spearmint, tarragon, thyme, valerian, Western Red cedar.

Anti-Cancerous: Clove, frankincense, ledum (may be more powerful than frankincense).

Anti-Catarrhal: Black pepper, cypress, elemi, eucalyptus, fir, frankincense, ginger, helichrysum (discharges mucus), hyssop (opens respiratory system and discharges toxins and mucous), hyssop (opens respiratory system and discharges toxins and mucous), jasmine, onycha (benzoin), ravensara, rosemary. Apply on lung area, feet, around nose, Vita Flex lung points, and diffuse.

Anti-Coagulant: Angelica, cassia, helichrysum, lavender, tangerine, tarragon. Apply on location, bottom of feet, and diffuse.

Anti-Depressant: See DEPRESSION. Elemi, frankincense, lavender, onycha (combine with rose for massage). Apply to bottom of feet, heart, and diffuse.

Anti-Fungal: Cinnamon bark, clove, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, melaleuca, Melaleuca ericifolia, Mountain savory, oregano, palmarosa, rosewood, sage, spearmint, thyme. Apply to bottom of feet, on location, and diffuse.

Anti-Hemorrhaging: See HEMORRHAGING. Helichrysum, rose.

Anti-Infectious: Basil, cassia, cinnamon bark, clove, cypress, davana, elemi, eucalyptus, hyssop, Idaho tansy, lavender, marjoram, melaleuca, Melaleuca ericifolia, myrrh, patchouly, petitgrain, pine, ravensara, rose, rosemary, rosewood, Roman chamomile, spearmint, spikenard, spruce, tarragon, thyme. Apply on location and bottom of feet.

Anti-Inflammatory: Birch, black pepper, blue cypress, calamus (gastrointestinal), citronella, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, German chamomile, helichrysum, hyssop (of the pulmonary), lavender, lemongrass, melaleuca, myrrh, onycha (benzoin), patchouly, peppermint, petitgrain, ravensara, Roman chamomile, spearmint, spikenard, spruce, tangerine, tarragon, wintergreen. Apply on location.

Anti-Parasitic: Cinnamon bark, clove, fennel, ginger, hyssop, lemon, lemongrass, melaleuca, Mountain savory, oregano, Roman chamomile, rosemary, rosewood, spearmint, spikenard, tarragon. Apply to stomach, liver, intestines, and Vita Flex points on feet.

Anti-Rheumatic: Birch, eucalyptus, juniper, onycha (benzoin), oregano, rosemary, thyme wintergreen.

Anti-Sexual: Marjoram (helps balance sexual desires).

Anti-Tumoral: Clove, frankincense, ledum (may be more powerful than frankincense).

Anti-Viral: Bergamot, cinnamon bark, Clary sage, clove, Eucalyptus radiata, galbanum, geranium, hyssop, Idaho tansy, juniper, lavender, lemon, melaleuca, melissa, Mountain savory, myrrh, oregano, palmarosa, pine, ravensara, rosewood, sandalwood, tarragon, thyme.

Antibiotic: Bergamot, cinnamon bark, clove, eucalyptus, hyssop, lavender, lemon, melaleuca, myrtle, nutmeg, oregano, patchouly, ravensara, Roman chamomile, thyme. Apply on location, liver area, bottom of feet, and diffuse.

Antihistamine: Lavender, Roman chamomile. Apply to sinuses, Vita Flex points, and diffuse.

Antimicrobial: Cinnamon bark, cypress, helichrysum, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, Melaleuca ericifolia (powerful), melissa (shown in lab tests to be effective against Streptococcus haemolytica), myrrh, palmarosa, pine, rosemary, rosewood, sage, thyme.

Antioxidants: Cinnamon bark, frankincense, helichrysum, hyssop, melaleuca, onycha (benzoin), oregano, ravensara, Roman chamomile, thyme.

Antiseptic: Bergamot, Canadian Red cedar, cedarwood, cinnamon bark, citronella, clove, cumin, elemi, eucalyptus, fennel, fir, frankincense, Idaho balsam fir, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, melaleuca, Mountain savory, mugwort, myrtle (skin), nutmeg (intestinal), orange, onycha (benzoin), oregano, patchouly, peppermint, pine (pulmonary, urinary, hepatic), ravensara, Roman chamomile, rosemary cineol, rosemary verbenon, sage, sandalwood, spearmint, thyme, thyme linalol, Western red cedar, ylang ylang. Apply on location.

Antispasmodic: Anise, basil, calamus, citronella, cumin, fennel, German chamomile, helichrysum, lavender, mandarin, marjoram, mugwort, peppermint, petitgrain, Roman chamomile (relaxes spastic muscles of the colon wall), rosemary, sage, spearmint, spikenard, spruce, tarragon, valerian, ylang ylang.

Anxiety: Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, Clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, marjoram, melissa, onycha (combine with rose for massage), patchouly, pine, Roman chamomile, rose sandalwood, tangerine, tsuga (grounding), ylang ylang.

Apathy: Frankincense, geranium, jasmine, marjoram, orange, peppermint, rose, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, thyme, ylang ylang.

Aphrodisiac: Cinnamon bark, Clary sage, ginger, jasmine, patchouly, rose, sandalwood, neroli, ylang ylang.

Appetite—Loss of: Bergamot, calamus, cardamom, ginger, hyssop, lemon, myrrh, nutmeg, orange, spearmint. Apply to stomach, bottom of feet, and diffuse.

Argumentative: Cedarwood, eucalyptus, frankincense, jasmine, joy, orange, Roman chamomile, thyme, ylang ylang.

Arms—Flabby: Cypress, fennel, juniper, lavender.

Arterial Vasodilator: Marjoram. Apply to carotid arteries in neck, over heart, Vita Flex points on feet.

Arteries: Lavender (blocked after surgery).

Arteriosclerosis: See BLOOD. Birch, cedarwood, ginger, juniper, lemon (increase white and red blood cells), rosemary, thyme, wintergreen. Apply to heart and Vita Flex points on feet.

Arthritis: See ACIDOSIS. Basil, birch (drains toxins that cause pain), cedarwood, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, fir (has cortisone-like action), ginger, helichrysum, hyssop, Idaho balsam fir, Idaho tansy, lavender, marjoram, nutmeg, onycha (benzoin), peppermint, pine, Roman chamomile, rosemary, spruce, white fir (has cortisone-like action), wintergreen (drains toxins that cause pain). Apply oils on location and diffuse.

Ashamed: See EMOTIONS.

Assault: See EMOTIONS.

Asthma: See RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. Cajeput, calamus, Clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, fir, frankincense (on crown), hyssop, laurel, lavender, lemon, marjoram, myrrh, myrtle, onycha (benzoin), oregano, peppermint, pine, ravensara, rose, rosemary, sage, thyme, tsuga (opens respiratory tract). Avoid steam inhalation. Apply topically over lungs and throat. Drop on pillow or diffuse.

Astringent: Lemon, onycha (benzoin).

Athletes Foot: Cajeput, cypress, Eucalyptus citriodora, geranium, lavender, melaleuca, myrrh, thyme.

Attention Deficit Disorder: See HYPERACTIVITY. Ledum. Blend: Lavender with basil. Apply on crown or diffuse.

Auto-Immune System: For specific diseases, see GRAVES DISEASE, HASHIMOTO'S DISEASE, and LUPUS. Cistus.

Avoidance: See EMOTIONS.

Awaken the Mind, Spirit: Myrrh.

Awaken the Past: Cypress.