Nails: Eucalyptus, frankincense, grapefruit, lavender, lemon (repeated use may help harden), lime, melaleuca, myrrh, oregano, patchouly, peppermint, ravensara, rosemary, thyme.

Nasal: See NOSE.

Nausea: Calamus, cardamom, clove, ginger, juniper, lavender, nutmeg, peppermint (aromatic), rosewood, spearmint, tarragon. Apply behind the ears and on Vita Flex points.

Neck: Basil, Clary sage, geranium, lemon, lemongrass, orange, helichrysum.

Negative Ions: When dispersed through a cool-air nebulizing diffuser, the following oils ionize negatively: Bergamot, cedarwood, citronella, Eucalyptus citriodora, grapefruit, lavandin, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, orange, patchouly, sandalwood.

Negativity: Sandalwood (removes negative programming from the cells).

Nervous System: Basil (stimulant and for nervous breakdown), bergamot, calamus, cedarwood (nervous tension), cinnamon bark, cumin (stimulant), frankincense, geranium (regenerates nerves), ginger, Idaho balsam fir, jasmine (nervous exhaustion), juniper (better nerve function), lavender, lemon, lemongrass (for nerve damage; activates), marjoram (soothing), Melaleuca ericifolia (nervous tension), nutmeg (supports), orange, palmarosa (supports), pepper (stimulant), peppermint (soothes and strengthens; place on wrist or location of nerve damage), petitgrain (re-establishes nerve equilibrium), pine (stimulant), ravensara, Roman chamomile, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, spearmint, spruce (fatigue), valerian (central nervous system depressant), vetiver.

Neuralgia (severe pain along nerve): Cajeput, cedarwood, eucalyptus, helichrysum, juniper, lavender, marjoram, nutmeg, pine, Roman chamomile.

Neuritis: Cedarwood, clove, eucalyptus, juniper, lavender, Roman chamomile, yarrow.

Neurological Problems: Limit the use of oils with high ketone content.

Neuromuscular: Roman chamomile, tarragon.

Neuropathy: Cedarwood, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, helichrysum, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, Roman chamomile.

Neurotonic: Melaleuca, ravensara, thyme.

Night Sweats: See HOT FLASHES, HORMONAL IMBALANCE. Sage.

Nose: Melaleuca rosemary.

Nursing: Clary sage (brings in milk production), fennel or basil (increases milk production), geranium. Apply above breasts on lymph area and on spine at breast level.

Obesity: See DIET, WEIGHT. Fennel, grapefruit, juniper, orange, rosemary, tangerine.

Obsessiveness: Clary sage, cypress, geranium, helichrysum, lavender, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

Odors: See DEODORANT. Bergamot, lavender.

Opening (to receive): Fir (aromatic).

Oral Infections: Rosewood.

Osteoporosis: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE. Birch, chamomile (Roman and German), clove, cypress, fennel, fir (cortisone-like action), geranium, ginger, hyssop, lemon, nutmeg, oregano, peppermint, pine, rosemary, spruce, thyme, wintergreen.

Ovaries: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE. Geranium, myrtle, and/or rosemary (regulates).

Overcome and Release Unpleasant, Difficult Issues in Life: Roman chamomile.

Overeating: See EATING DISORDERS.

Overweight: See OBESITY, WEIGHT.

Oxygenating: Fennel, fir, frankincense, oregano, sandalwood (increases oxygen around pineal and pituitary glands), tsuga (opens and dilates respiratory tract).

Pain: See ACHES AND PAINS.

Painting: Add one 15 ml. bottle of your favorite essential oil or blend to any five gallon bucket of paint. Stir vigorously, mixing well, and then either spray paint or paint by hand. This should eliminate the paint fumes and after smell.

Palpitations: See HEART.

Pancreas: Coriander, cypress (for insufficiencies), dill, fleabane, lemon, rosemary.

Pancreatitis: Lemon, marjoram.

Panic: Bergamot, birch, fir, frankincense, Idaho balsam fir, lavender, marjoram, myrrh, Roman chamomile, rosemary, sandalwood, spruce, thyme, wintergreen, ylang ylang.

Paralysis: Cypress, geranium, ginger, helichrysum, juniper, lemongrass, nutmeg, peppermint.

Parasites: See ANTI-PARASITIC, INTESTINAL PROBLEMS. Anise, clove, fennel, hyssop, melaleuca, Mountain savory, mugwort (blend with thyme), oregano, tangerine, tarragon, thyme. Apply oil on stomach and feet to help pass parasites.

Parasympathetic Nervous System: Lemongrass (regulates), marjoram (increases tone of).

Parkinson's Disease: See BRAIN, PINEAL GLAND, PITUITARY GLAND, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. Basil, bergamot, cypress (circulation), frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, rosemary, sandalwood, thyme, vitex.

Peace: Juniper (aromatic), lavender (aromatic), marjoram, ylang ylang.

Pelvic Pain Syndrome: Bergamot, clove, geranium, ginger, nutmeg, thyme.

Periodontal Disease: See GUM DISEASE.

Personal Growth: Helichrysum, frankincense.

Perspiration: Petitgrain.

Pest Troubles: See INSECT. Ravensara.

pH Balance: See ACIDOSIS, ALKALOSIS.

Pharyngitis: See also RHINOPHARYNGITIS. Goldenrod.

Phlebitis: Cypress, geranium, grapefruit, helichrysum (prevents), lavender, Roman chamomile. Massage toward heart and wear support hose until healed, possibly two to three months.

Pimples: Clary sage, frankincense, lavender, lemongrass, melaleuca, ravensara.

Pineal Gland (opens and increases oxygen): Canadian red cedar, cedarwood, frankincense, sandalwood (increases oxygen), spruce.

Pituitary: See ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. Frankincense, sandalwood.

Plague: Clove.

Pleurisy: See LUNGS, ANTI-BACTERIAL. Cypress, thyme.

PMS: See HORMONAL IMBALANCE. Angelica, anise, bergamot, Clary sage, fennel, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender (aromatic), nutmeg, Roman chamomile, tarragon.

Pneumonia: See RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. Cajeput, eucalyptus, frankincense, lavender, lemon, melaleuca, Melaleuca ericifolia, oregano, ravensara, thyme (compress).

Poison Oak/Ivy: Lavender, Roman chamomile.

Pollution: See PURIFICATION. Lemon, peppermint.

Polyps: See also NOSE. Peppermint, spikenard, and others with strong anti-bacterial properties (see ANTI-BACTERIAL).

Positive Feelings: Idaho tansy.

Positive Ions: When dispersed into the air through a cool-air nebulizing diffuser, the following oils ionize positively: Cajeput, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, helichrysum, juniper, marjoram, Melaleuca quinquenervia, palmarosa, pine, ravensara, rosemary, thyme, ylang ylang.

Power Surges: See HOT FLASHES.

Prayer: Frankincense.

Pregnancy: Elemi, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, Roman chamomile, tangerine, ylang ylang.

• Breasts: Fennel (tone), Roman chamomile (sore nipples).
• Delivery: Clary sage, lavender (stimulates circulation, calming, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic), nutmeg (balances hormones, calms the central nervous system, alleviates anxiety, increases circulation, and good for blood supply).
• Early Labor: Lavender (rub on tummy to help stop).
• Energy: Put equal parts Roman chamomile, geranium, and lavender in vegetable oil.
• Hemorrhaging: Helichrysum.
• High Blood Pressure: Avoid using hyssop, rosemary, sage, thyme, and possibly peppermint.
• Labor (during): Clary sage (kick labor into gear; some have combined with fennel).
• Labor (post): Geranium, lavender.
• Lactation: See MILK PRODUCTION.
• Mastitis (breast infection): Lavender, tangerine. Blend: Equal amounts lavender and tangerine diluted with vegetable oil, apply to breasts and under arms twice a day.
• Milk Production: Clary sage (bring in milk), fennel or basil (increase), peppermint with cold compress (decrease). Caution: Fennel should not be used for more than 10 days as it will excessively increase flow through the urinary tract.
• Miscarriage (after): Frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, Roman chamomile, spruce (2 drops on solar plexus).
• Morning Sickness: Calamus, ginger, peppermint. Apply on or behind ears, down jaw bone, over stomach as a compress, on Vita Flex points on feet, on hands, (rub together and smell), or put a drop on your pillow. Can also put 4 to 6 drops of spearmint in a bowl of boiled and cooled water and place on floor beside the bed overnight to keep stomach calm.
• Placenta: Basil (has been used to help retain), jasmine (helps expulsion).
• Postpartum Depression: Bergamot, Clary sage, fennel, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, myrrh, nutmeg (use in moderation), orange, patchouly, vetiver.

Pride: Peppermint (dispels).

Prosperity: Bergamot, cinnamon bark (aromatic), cypress.

Prostate: Helichrysum, juniper, yarrow.

Prostate Cancer: See CANCER.

Protection (from negative influence): Clove (aromatic), cypress, fennel, fir (aromatic), frankincense.

Protein: Carbonated water prevents absorption of protein. Protein deficiency causes Hypoglycemia.

Psoriasis: Bergamot, cajeput, cedarwood, helichrysum, lavender, melaleuca, patchouly, Roman chamomile, thyme. Blend: Combine 2-3 drops each of Roman chamomile and lavender for use as ointment for pH balance.

Psychic: Cinnamon bark (awareness), fennel (protect from attack), lemongrass. Diffuse.

Puberty: Fleabane (stimulates retarded puberty).

Pulmonary: See LUNGS.

Purge: See CLEANSING.

Purification: Cedarwood, eucalyptus (aromatic), fennel (aromatic), lemon (aromatic), lemongrass (aromatic), melaleuca (aromatic), orange (aromatic), peppermint, sage.

Pus: See INFECTION, ANTI-INFECTIOUS. Melaleuca is useful in healing pus-filled wounds.