Labor: See PREGNANCY. Jasmine (pain).

Lactation (secretion of breast milk): See NURSING. Fennel or basil (increase flow), peppermint with cold compress (decrease flow). Apply above the breasts on the lymph area and 2-3 drops on the spine, about breast level.

Lactose Intolerance: Lemongrass (reported to help eliminate lactic acid from fermentation of lactose in milk).

Laryngitis: Jasmine, ledum, onycha (benzoin), sandalwood.

Laundry: Lemon.

Laxative: Hyssop, jasmine, tangerine.

Lethargy: Jasmine.

Libido (low): See FRIGIDITY, SEX STIMULANT. Nutmeg, rose, ylang ylang.

Lice: Eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, pine (repels), rosemary. Apply oil(s) to bottom of feet and rub over scalp three times a day.

Ligaments: See MUSCLES. Lemongrass (torn or pulled: combine with marjoram to stimulate torn ligaments).

Lipoma: See TUMORS.

Lips: German chamomile, lavender, lemon, melaleuca. Blend (dry lips): 2 to 5 drops geranium and 2 to 5 drops lavender.

Listlessness: Jasmine.

Liver: Cypress, dill, fleabane, geranium (cleanses and detoxifies the liver), German chamomile, goldenrod (supports liver function), grapefruit (liver disorders), helichrysum, ledum (powerful detoxifier), myrrh, ravensara, sage (for liver problems).

Longevity: Fennel (aromatic).

Loss of Loved One: Basil, cedarwood, cypress (diffuse), fir, jasmine, rose, spruce, ylang ylang.

Loss of Smell: Basil.

Love: Juniper lavender, ylang ylang.

Lou Gehrig's Disease: See ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, BRAIN, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, PINEAL GLAND, PITUITARY GLAND. Use the same oils you would if you were handling Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's Disease. Drink steam distilled water.

Lumbago: See BACK PAIN. Sandalwood.

Lungs: Se RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. Eucalyptus, frankincense, hyssop, ravensara, Roman chamomile. Apply on chest with hot compress or on Vita Flex lung points on the feet.

Lupus: See ADRENAL CORTEX, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, IMMUNE SYSTEM, THYROID. Clove.

Lymphatic System: See IMMUNE SYSTEM. Cypress (aromatic), ledum (inflamed lymph nodes), sage, sandalwood (supports), tangerine.

Malaria: Lemon with honey in water to prevent.

Male: See AFTERSHAVE or SKIN.

Measles: See CHILDHOOD DISEASES. Eucalyptus.

Meditation: Canadian red cedar, elemi, myrrh (aromatic), Roman chamomile, sandalwood, tsuga (uplifting and grounding).

Melanoma: See CANCER.

Memory: See AMNESIA. Basil (for poor memory), bergamot, calamus, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon (improves), lemongrass, mountain savory (may bring back good memories), rose, rosemary, Wear as perfume, apply to temples, and diffuse.

Menopause: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE. Angelica, basil, bergamot, cardamom, Clary sage, cypress, fennel, geranium, jasmine, lavender, neroli, nutmeg (balances hormones), orange, Roman chamomile, rose, rosemary, sage, thyme. Apply oil(s) to feet ankles, lower back, groin, and pelvis.

Menstruation: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE and PMS.

Mental: Oregano (mental diseases), sage (strain, aromatic), vitex (unrest).

Metals: See CHELATION.

Migraine Headaches: See HEADACHES. Basil, cumin, eucalyptus, German chamomile, grapefruit, lavender, marjoram, peppermint, spearmint, valerian.

Mind: Basil (absent minded), western red cedar (powerful effects of subconscious and unconscious mind.

Minerals (deficiency):

Miscarriage: See Pregnancy.

Moles: Frankincense, geranium, lavender.

Mono (Mononucleosis): Ravensara.

Mood Swings: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE. Can be due to a Vitamin B deficiency. Bergamot, Clary sage, fennel, geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, spruce, yarrow, ylang ylang.

Morning Sickness: See PREGNANCY.

Mosquitoes: See INSECT. Frequent mosquito bites could be due to a Vitamin B deficiency. Citronella.

Mother (Problems with): Geranium. Apply to ears.

Motion Sickness: Ginger, nutmeg, peppermint, spearmint. Apply to feet, temples, and wrists.

Mucus: See ANTI-CATARRHAL. Cypress, helichrysum (discharge), goldenrod (discharges respiratory mucus), hyssop (opens respiratory system and discharges toxins and mucus), mugwort (expels), onycha (benzoin), rosemary.

Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.): See MYELIN SHEATH. Birch, cypress, elemi, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, Idaho tansy, juniper, oregano, peppermint, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, thyme, wintergreen.

Muscles: Basil, birch, cypress, Idaho balsam fir, lavender, lemongrass, marjoram, peppermint, white fir, wintergreen.

• Aches and Pains: Birch, clove, Douglas Fir, ginger, helichrysum, Idaho balsam fir, lavender, lemongrass (especially good for ligaments), marjoram, nutmeg, oregano, peppermint, Roman chamomile, rosemary, spearmint, thyme, vetiver, white fir (with inflammation), wintergreen.
• Anti-Inflammatory: Basil, peppermint, white fir.
• Cardiac Muscle: Goldenrod, lavender, marjoram, neroli, peppermint, rose, rosemary.
• Cramps/Charily Horses: Basil, Clary sage, coriander, cypress, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender (aromatic), marjoram, pine, Roman chamomile, rosemary, thyme, vetiver.
• Development: Birch/wintergreen (with spruce).
• Fatigue: Cypress, Douglas fir, eucalyptus, grapefruit, Idaho balsam fir, marjoram, peppermint, ravensara, rosemary thyme.
• Over-Exercised: Douglas fir, eucalyptus, Idaho balsam fir, ginger, lavender, thyme, white fir (with inflammation).
• Rheumatism (Muscular): Rosemary, thyme.
• Sprains: Black pepper, clove, eucalyptus, ginger, helichrysum, Idaho tansy, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, marjoram, nutmeg, pine, rosemary, thyme, vetiver, white fir.
• Spasms: Basil, Clary sage, cypress, lavender, jasmine, marjoram, peppermint, Roman chamomile.
• Smooth Muscle: Bergamot, black pepper, Clary sage, cypress, fennel, juniper, lavender, marjoram, Roman chamomile, spruce.
• Tone: Basil, birch, black pepper, cypress, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lime, marjoram, orange, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, thyme, wintergreen. Apply before exercise.
• Torn Muscles: Helichrysum and spruce take pain away (use hot packs), ginger (circulation), lemongrass.

Muscular Dystrophy: Basil, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, marjoram, (combine with equal parts lemongrass), orange, pine, rosemary.

Myelin Sheath: Cold compresses using peppermint, juniper, and geranium (no heat!).