Radiation: See CANCER. Melaleuca quinquenervia, patchouly. May apply on location, bottom of feet, kidneys, thyroid, and diffuse.

Rashes: Elemi (allergic), lavender, melaleuca, palmarosa, Roman Chamomile. If the rash occurs from application of oils to the skin, it may be due to the oils reacting with accumulated synthetic chemicals (toxins) that are trapped in the fatty layers of the skin. Take the following steps: 1. Try diluting the oils first with vegetable oil, 2. reduce the number of oils used with each application , 3. reduce the amount of oils used, 4. reduce the frequency of application. Drinking pure distilled water helps promote the elimination of accumulated toxins from the body. Initiating programs to cleanse the bowels and blood will also help remove accumulated toxins and reduce the possible recurrences of the rashes. If the rashes persist, discontinue use of the oils and consult your health care professional.

Raynaud's Disease (feel cold; hands and feet turn blue): Clove, cypress, fennel, geranium, helichrysum, lavender, nutmeg, rosemary.

Refreshing: Canadian red cedar, peppering, spearmint.

Regenerating: Helichrysum, lavender.

Relaxation: Clary sage, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, lavender, Roman chamomile, sandalwood, ylang ylang.

Resentment: Idaho tansy, jasmine, rose.

Respiratory System: Anise, basil (restorative), bergamot (infections), cajeput (infections), Canadian red cedar, Clary sage (strengthens), clove, eucalyptus (general stimulant and strengthens), Eucalyptus radiata, fennel (stimulant), fir (opens respiratory tract, increases oxygenation, decongests and balances), frankincense, goldenrod (discharges mucus), helichrysum (relieves), hyssop (opens respiratory system and discharges toxins and mucus), ledum (supports), lemon, marjoram (calming), melaleuca, Melaleuca ericifolia, myrtle, oregano (antiseptic), peppermint (aid), pine (dilates and opens bronchial tract), ravensara, rosemary verbenon, spearmint, spruce, tsuga (dilates and opens tract). Blend: 3 drops birch/wintergreen, 8 drops eucalyptus, 6 drops fir, 6 drops frankincense, 1 drop peppermint, 10 drops ravensara, and 1 oz. vegetable oil. Blend: 3 drops German chamomile, 10 drops fir, and 5 drops lemon.

Restlessness: Angelica, basil, bergamot, cedarwood, frankincense, geranium, lavender, orange, rose, rosewood, spruce, valerian, ylang ylang.

Rheumatic Fever: Ginger, tarragon. Both help with pain.

Rheumatism: See ARTHRITIS.

Rhinitis: Basil.

Rhinopharyngitis: Ravensara.

Ringworm: See ANTI-FUNGAL. Geranium, lavender, melaleuca (Tea Tree), myrrh, peppermint, rosemary verbenon, thyme. Blend: 2 drops lavender, 2 drops melaleuca, and 2 drops thyme. Blend: 3 drops melaleuca, 2 drops peppermint, 3 drops spearmint. Apply 1-2 drops of either blend on ringworm three times a day for ten days, then mix 30 drops of melaleuca (Tea Tree) with 2 Tblsp. vegetable oil and use daily until ringworm is gone.

Romantic Touches: Jasmine, patchouly, ylang ylang; use these in small amounts.

Rosacea (Acne Rosacea): Lavender.