Immune System: cistus, clove, cumin, frankincense, geranium, Idaho tansy, lavender, ledum (supports), lemon, melaleuca, Mountain savory, ravensara, rosemary (supports), thyme (immunological functions), white lotus.

Impetigo: Lavender, myrrh. Boil 4 oz. water, cool, add 5 to 10 drops lavender and wash. you may also use myrrh (cover for an hour). Do not compress on site.

Impotency: Clary sage, clove, goldenrod, ginger, jasmine, mister, nutmeg, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

Incontinence: See BLADDER.

Indifference: Jasmine.

Indigestion: Angelica, cumin, ginger, lavender, peppermint, nutmeg, valerian (nervous indigestion).

Infection: See ANTI-INFECTIOUS. Bergamot, cajeput (urethra), cinnamon bark, clove, Clary sage, cypress, elemi (chest/bronchial infections), Idaho tansy, jasmine (bacterial infection), juniper, fennel, lavender, lemongrass, Melaleuca quinquenervia (viral), myrrh (fungal infection), oregano, peppermint, pine (severe), raven, ravensara, rosemary (oral infection), thyme (urinary infection).

Infectious Disease: Bergamot, cinnamon bark, clove, ginger, hyssop (viral infections), juniper (viral infections), lemon, melaleuca, myrtle, thyme (bacterial infection).

Inferiority (overcoming): Peppermint.

Infertility: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE. Anise, bergamot, Clary sage, cypress, fennel, geranium, melissa, nutmeg, Roman chamomile, sage, thyme, yarrow, ylang ylang.

Inflammation: See ANTI-INFLAMMATORY. Birch, calamus (intestines and colon), clove, elemi (breast and uterus), frankincense, helichrysum, juniper, lavender, myrrh, Roman chamomile, spruce, wintergreen.

Influenza: See FLU or COLDS.

Injuries: See TISSUE, SCARRING. helichrysum (reduces scarring and discoloration).

Insect:

• Bites: Cajeput, bergamot cajeput, Idaho tansy.
• Insecticidal: Citronella
• Itching: Lavender
• Repellant: Bergamot. Blend: Combine 5 drops lavender, 5 drops lemongrass, 3 drops peppermint, and 1 drop thyme and put on feet or add to 1 cup water and spray on.

Insomnia: Angelica, basil, bergamot, Clary sage, cypress, lavender, lemon, marjoram, Melaleuca ericifolia, myrtle (for hormone-related insomnia), neroli, nutmeg (small amount), orange, petitgrain, ravensara, Roman chamomile (small amount), rosemary, sandalwood, valerian, ylang ylang.

Intestinal Problems: See ACIDOSIS, COLITIS, COLON, CONSTIPATION, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, DIVERTICULITIS, PARASITES, etc. Basil, cajeput, calamus (reduces inflammation and detoxifies), ginger, marjoram, patchouly (aids in the digestion of toxic waste), rosemary, tarragon.

Invigorating: Birch/wintergreen.

Ions: See NEGATIVE IONS, POSITIVE IONS.

Iron: Important for learning. Raisins are a good natural source.

Irritability: Lavender, Myrrh.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Calamus, peppermint.

Itching: Lavender, peppermint (ears). Apply on location.

Jaundice (liver disease): Geranium, lemon, rosemary.

Jealousy: Bergamot

Jet Lag: Eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint. Apply to temples, thymus, and bottom of feet. It is best not to eat heavy foods and to drink as much water as possible.

Joints: Birch (discomfort), cajeput (stiff), Douglas fir (calming to tired and overworked joints), Idaho balsam fir (pain from exercising), nutmeg, Roman chamomile (inflamed), spruce (aching), wintergreen.

Joyous: bergamot (turns grief to joy), orange (aromatic).

Kidneys: Calamus (reduces congestion after intoxication), Clary sage, geranium, grapefruit, juniper (for better function of kidneys), ledum (strengthen), lemongrass (combine with juniper for greater synergistic effect). Apply over kidneys as a hot compress. Drink plenty of distilled water (3-4 quarts each day).

Knee Cartilage Injury: Blend: 8 drops clove, 12 drops ginger, 10 drops nutmeg with 2 oz. vegetable oil. Massage three times a day. Apply ice for swelling and inflammation. Wrap knee and elevate when sitting. Use the ice method three times a day and alternate with a hot compress and oil blend.