Sadness: Helichrysum, onycha (combine with rose in massage oil), orange (overcome). Wear as cologne or diffuse.

Sanitation: Citronella, lemongrass.

Scabies: Bergamot, laurel, lavender and peppermint, pine.

Scarring: Frankincense (prevents), geranium, helichrysum (reduces), hyssop (prevents), lavender (burns), rose (prevents), rosehip (reduces).

Schmidt's Syndrome: Nutmeg (increases energy; supports adrenal glands, sage (combine with nutmeg).

Sciatica: Cardamom, cistus (followed by peppermint), fir, helichrysum, hyssop, peppermint, sandalwood, spruce (alleviates pain), tarragon, thyme. Apply a cold compress and lightly massage with Roman chamomile or lavender, and birch/wintergreen.

Scoliosis: May be caused by a virus. Blend: 8 drops basil, 12 drops birch/wintergreen, 10 marjoram, and 2 peppermint.

Scrapes: Lavender, ravensara.

Scurvy: Ginger. Apply over kidneys and liver, and on corresponding Vita Flex points on the feet.

Security: Bergamot (in the home), cypress (aromatic; feeling secure), oregano (self secure), Roman chamomile (creating security).

Sedative: Among the most effective sedatives are: Bergamot, lavender, and neroli. Other oils that may help are: angelica, cedarwood, Clary sage, coriander, cypress, elemi, frankincense, geranium, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, melissa, marjoram, onycha (benzoin), orange, patchouly, Roman chamomile, rose, sandalwood, tangerine, valerian, vetiver (nervous system), ylang ylang.

Seizure: See EPILEPSY.

Self Hypnosis: Clary sage, geranium, patchouly.

Sensory System (Senses): See AWARENESS: Birch/wintergreen.

Sex Stimulant: Cinnamon bark (general), ginger, goldenrod, rose, ylang ylang (sex drive problems).

Shingles: Bergamot, blue cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, melaleuca (Tea Tree), ravensara, Roman chamomile.

Shock: See FAINTING. Basil, helichrysum, melaleuca, melissa, myrrh, neroli, peppermint, Roman chamomile, rosemary, ylang ylang.

Shoulder (Frozen): Basil, birch/wintergreen, lemongrass, oregano, peppermint, white fir.

Sinus: Cedarwood, eucalyptus, helichrysum, myrtle.

Sinusitis: See RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. Cajeput, elemi, eucalyptus, Eucalyptus radiata, fir, ginger, Melaleuca ericifolia, myrtle, pine, ravensara, rosemary.

Skin: See ACNE, ALLERGIES, BRUISES, CUTS, DERMATITIS, ECZEMA, FACIAL OILS, PSORIASIS, WRINKLES. Cajeput, cedarwood, Roman and German chamomile (inflamed skin), cypress, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, jasmine (irritated skin), juniper, lavender, ledum (all types of problems), lemon, marjoram, melaleuca (healing), myrrh (chapped and cracked), myrtle (antiseptic), orange, palmarosa (rashes, scaly, and flaky skin), patchouly (chapped; tightens loose skin and prevents wrinkles), peppermint (itching skin), rosehip, rosemary, rosewood (elasticity and candida), sage, sandalwood (regenerates), vetiver, Western red cedar (nourishing), ylang ylang.

• Aging/Wrinkles: Carrot, frankincense, patchouly (prevents wrinkles), rose, rosehip (retards), rosewood (slows).
• Chapped/Cracked: Davana, elemi, myrrh, onycha (benzoin), patchouly.
• Disease: Rose.
• Dry: Davana, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon, neroli, patchouly, Roman chamomile, rosewood, sandalwood.
• Itching: Peppermint.
• Oily (greasy) Complexion: Bergamot, cajeput, Clary sage, cypress, jasmine, lavender, lemon, nutmeg, orange, ylang ylang.
• Sensitive: Geranium, German chamomile, jasmine, lavender, neroli.
• Tones: Patchouly.

Sleep: Lavender (on spine or diffused), marjoram (aromatic), Roman chamomile (aromatic), valerian (disturbances).

Slimming and Toning Oils: Basil, grapefruit, lavender, lemongrass, orange, rosemary, sage, thyme.

Smell (Loss of): Basil (helps when loss of smell is due to chronic nasal catarrh).

Soothing: Myrrh, onycha (benzoin), Roman chamomile.

Sores: Melaleuca, pine.

Sore Throat: See THROAT.

Spasms: See MUSCLES, ANTISPASMODIC. Basil, calamus, cypress, jasmine (muscle), lavender (antispasmodic), marjoram (relieves), oregano, peppermint, Roman chamomile, spikenard, tarragon, and thyme.

Spina Bifida: Work on the nervous system with eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, nutmeg, orange, Roman chamomile, rosemary. Apply oil(s) to bottom of feet, along spine, forehead, back of neck, and diffuse.

Spine: See BACK. Oils can be applied along the Vita Flex spine points on the feet as an alternative to working directly on the spine.

Spiritual: Canadian red cedar, cedarwood, juniper, myrrh, spruce, white lotus.

Spleen: is a major receptor for infections. Laurel, marjoram.

Sports: See ACHES AND PAINS, BONES, INJURY, MUSCLES, TISSUE.

Sprains: Ginger, jasmine, lavender, marjoram, rose, sage. Make a cold compress with eucalyptus, lavender, Roman chamomile, or rosemary.

Spurs (bone): See BONES. Lavender. Apply directly on location.

Stains: Lemon (removes).

Staph Infection: Black pepper or peppermint will make it more painful. Use oregano and hyssop; alternate with oregano and thyme to relieve the pain. Helichrysum, lavender.

Sterility: Clary sage, geranium, rose (wonderful for both men and women). Can also try jasmine, neroli, sandalwood, rosewood, and vetiver. Apply several together (or alternate individually) by massage or aromatic baths.

Stimulating: Basil, black pepper, eucalyptus, fir, ginger, grapefruit, orange, patchouly, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sage. Dilute with massage oil for stimulating massage. Adding a little black pepper to an oil like rosemary can give it a little more power. Can also add a few drops of an oil or a couple oils to a bath gel base and add to bath water as the tub is filling.

Stings: See BITES.

Stomach: Basil, calamus (supports), ginger, peppermint. Apply to stomach Vita Flex points on feet or use with hot compress over the stomach area.

Strength: Cypress (aromatic), oregano, patchouly, peppermint, Roman chamomile (strengthens positive imprinting in DNA).

Strep Throat: See THROAT.

Stress: Basil, bergamot, Clary sage, cypress, elemi, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender (aromatic), marjoram, neroli, onycha (benzoin), pine, Roman chamomile (relieves stress), rosewood, spruce, tangerine, and ylang ylang.

Stretch Marks: Lavender, mandarin, myrrh, neroli.

Stroke: See BLOOD:CLOTS and BROKEN BLOOD VESSELS. Calamus, cypress, helichrysum. Breathe deeply and apply to neck and forehead.

Structural Alignment: Basil, birch, cypress, peppermint, wintergreen (apply on feet to reduce time and effort necessary for alignments and to increase amount of time the alignment remains effective).

Subconscious: Helichrysum (uplifts when diffused), Idaho balsam fir, Western red cedar.

Suicide: See DEPRESSION, EMOTIONS.

Sunburn: See BURNS. Melaleuca. Spray or rub with Roman chamomile and lavender.

Sun Screen: Helichrysum.

Supportive: Myrrh.

Swelling: See EDEMA (for swelling from water retention). Helichrysum, lemongrass, tangerine.

Sympathetic Nervous System: Black pepper, Eucalyptus radiata, ginger, peppermint.