Gallbladder: Geranium, German chamomile, juniper, lavender, rosemary (supports). Apply over gallbladder area (can use a hot compress) and vita flex points on feet.
Gangrene: Cistus, elemi, lavender (used by Dr. Gattefosse to recover from gas gangrene), Mountain savory, ravensara, thyme.
Gas: See FLATULENCE. Lavender, nutmeg, onycha (benzoin), tarragon. Apply to large intestine Vita Flex points on the feet.
Gastritis (Inflammation of the stomach lining): See ANTI-INFLAMMATORY. Calamus, fennel, laurel, peppermint, pine, sage, spikenard, tarragon, yarrow. Apply over stomach area with hot compress. One drop of oil in rice or almond milk taken as a dietary supplement (NOTE: use only those oils approved for internal use (GRAS or FA) by the FDA).
General Tonic: Grapefruit, lemon, mountain savory, spruce.
Genitals: Clary sage.
Gentleness: Rosewood (aromatic).
Germs: See BACTERIA.
Gingivitis: Helichrysum, melaleuca, myrrh, rose, rosemary, sage. Apply on throat and gums.
Glandular System: Sage, spearmint, spruce. Blue cypress may help stimulate the amygdala, pineal gland, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus.
Glaucoma: See EYES.
Goiter: See ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, LYMPHATIC SYSTEM.
Gout: Basil, birch, calamus, fennel, geranium, hyssop, lemon, nutmeg, onycha (benzoin), pine, thyme, wintergreen, yarrow.
Graves Disease: See THYROID: HYPERTHYROIDISM. Blue tansy, lemongrass, myrrh, spruce.
Grief/Sorrow: Bergamot (turns grief to joy), Clary sage, eucalyptus, juniper, lavender, Roman chamomile.
Grounding: Fir, patchouly, spruce, tsuga.
Guilt: Cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lemon, marjoram, Roman chamomile, rose, sandalwood, spruce, thyme.
Gum Disease: See GINGIVITIS. Melaleuca, myrrh, tsuga.
Gums: See GINGIVITIS. Lavender, myrrh (infection), Roman chamomile.
Habits: See Addictions. Lavender.
Hair:
- Beard: Cypress, lavender, lemon, rosemary, thyme.
- Body: Cedarwood (gives the hair shaft more body, more strength, and more life), tamanu.
- Damaged (perms, color-treated, bleached): Tamanu.
- Dandruff: Basil, birch, Canadian Red cedar, cedarwood, cypress, lavender, rosemary, sage, thyme, wintergreen.
- Dry: Birch, geranium, lavender, rosemary, sandalwood, wintergreen.
- Fragile Hair: Birch, Clary sage, lavender, Roman chamomile, sandalwood, thyme, wintergreen.
- Greasy: Petitgrain.
- Growth (stimulate): Basil, Canadian red cedar, cedarwood, cypress, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, hyssop, lavender, lemon, rosemary, sage, thyme, ylang ylang (promotes).
- Itching: Lavender, peppermint (skin).
- Loss: Birch, Canadian red cedar, cedarwood, Clary sage, cypress, lavender, laurel (after infection), lemon, Roman chamomile, rosemary, sage, thyme, wintergreen, ylang ylang.
- Silky and Shiny: Tamanu.
Halitosis: Cardamom, lavender, nutmeg, peppermint.
Hands: Eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, patchouly, rosemary, sandalwood.
Hangovers: Fennel, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, rose, rosemary, sandalwood.
Harmony in Body Systems: Clove (aromatic), geranium (harmonizing), Roman chamomile.
Harshness: Jasmine.
Hashimoto's Disease: See THYROID, HYPERTHYROIDISM. Blue tansy, lemongrass, myrrh, spruce.
Hay Fever: Cajeput, eucalyptus, lavender, Roman chamomile, rose.
Headaches: See MIGRAIN HEADACHES. Basil, calamus, cardamom, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, rosemary. Apply to temples, back of neck, forehead, and diffuse.
Healing: Clary sage (aromatic), clove, cypress, eucalyptus (aromatic), frankincense, lemon (aromatic), melaleuca, sage.
Health: Lavender (aromatic), lemon (aromatic).
Hearing: See EARS.
Heart: Cypress, fleabane, geranium, ginger, hyssop, lavender, rosemary, ylang ylang (balances heart function). Apply oils to carotid arteries, heart, feet, under left ring finger, above elbow, behind left ring toe, and Vita Flex points on the feet.
Heartburn: Cardamom, lemon, peppermint (over thymus). Blend: 2 drops lemon, 2 drops peppermint, 3 drops sandalwood, and 1/2 oz. vegetable oil. Apply to breast bone. using palm of hans, massage in a clockwise motion applying pressure. Do Vita Flex on feet.
Hematoma (swelling or tumor filled with diffused blood): German chamomile, helichrysum.
Hemorrhaging: Helichrysum, rose, ylang ylang. Massage around ankles, lower back, and stomach. Cayenne pepper may also help.
Hemorrhoids: Basil, Clary sage, cypress, frankincense, helichrysum, juniper, myrrh, patchouly, peppermint, sandalwood. Put cypress and helichrysum inside on location.
Hepatitis: Cinnamon bark, cypress, eucalyptus, melaleuca, myrrh, oregano, patchouly, Roman chamomile, rosemary, thyme.
Hernia: Apply oil(s) on location, lower back, and Vita Flex points on feet.
- Hiatal Hernia: Basil, cypress, fennel, geranium, ginger, hyssop, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, vitex. Drink water. Put the first two fingers of each hand just below the sternum (under center of rib cage), press in firmly, and brush down quickly and firmly. This can also be done after raising up on toes and while dropping down on heals to more firmly emphasize the effect.
- Incisional Hernia (usually caused by scar tissue failing to heal form and abdominal wound or incision): Basil, geranium, ginger, helichrysum, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, melaleuca.
- Inguinal: Lavender, lemongrass.
Herpes Simplex: Blue cypress, bergamot with Eucalyptus radiata, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, melissa, ravensara, rose.
Hiccoughs: Sandalwood, tarragon.
High Blood Pressure: See BLOOD.
Hives: See ACIDOSIS, pH BALANCE. Gives may be the result of too much acid in the blood or the result of a niacin flush (vitamin B3 taken on empty stomach). Patchouly (may relieve itching), peppermint, Roman chamomile.
Hodgkin's Disease: Clove. Apply to liver, kidney, and Vita Flex points on feet.
Hormonal Imbalance: Anise, ylang ylang.
Hormonal System: Davana, fennel, goldenrod, myrrh, myrtle, peppermint, sandalwood, spearmint (hormone-like), ylang ylang. The most common places to apply oils for hormonal balance are the Vita Flex points on the ankles, lower back, thyroid, liver, kidneys, gland areas, the center of the body and along both sides of the spine, and the clavicle area. It may also help to diffuse them.
Hot Flashes: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE.
Housecleaning: Put a few drops of oil on your dust cloth or put 10 drops in a spray bottle of water and mist.
- Bathrooms/Kitchens: Fir, lemon, or spruce for cleaning and disinfecting.
- Carpets: Lemon (has been used to remove black shoe polish).
- Dishes: A couple of drops of lemon in the dishwater make for sparkling dishes and a great smelling kitchen.
- Furniture Polish: Fir, lemon, or spruce work well for polishing furniture.
- Gum/Grease: lemon oil is terrific for dissolving gum and grease.
- Laundry: Adding oils to the washer can increase the anti-bacterial benefits, provide greater hygiene, and the clothes come out with a fresh, clean smell.
Hyperactivity: Lavender, Roman chamomile. Apply to Vita Flex points on the feet and diffuse.
Hyperpnea (abnormal rapid breathing): Ylang ylang. Apply to lung area and Vita Flex points.
Hypertension (high blood pressure): See Blood.
Hypoglycemia: See PROTEIN. Cinnamon bark, clove, eucalyptus, thyme.
Hysteria: Lavender, melaleuca, neroli. Apply to heart, bottom of feet, and diffuse.
