Ulcers: Bergamot, cinnamon bark, clove, elemi, frankincense, geranium, German chamomile, lemon, myrrh, oregano, rose, thyme, vetiver. Add one drop of oil to rice or almond milk and take as dietary supplement. May also be applied over stomach by hot compress.

Unwind: See MASSAGE. Lavender. Diffuse, rub between hands and inhale deeply, or combine with vegetable or massage oil for massage.

Uplifting: Bergamot, birch, fir (emotionally uplifting), grapefruit, helichrysum, Idaho balsam fir, Idaho tansy, jasmine, lavender, myrrh, orange, ravensara, spruce, tsuga, wintergreen. Diffuse or wear as perfume or cologne.

Ureter (Infections): See BLADDER: INFECTION or KIDNEYS: INFECTION. Lemon, myrtle.

Urinary Tract: Bergamot, lavender, ledum, melaleuca (Tea Tree), pine (antiseptic), sage, sandalwood, rosemary, tarragon, thyme (infection).

• General: Bergamot, eucalyptus (general stimulant).
• Infection: See BLADDER INFECTION. Bergamot, cajeput, cedarwood, geranium, hyssop, juniper, lemongrass, onycha, tarragon. Apply 2-3 drops of oil directly over bladder. May also apply a hot compress.
• Stones In: Fennel, geranium. Apply oils over pubic area and lower back with hot compress. Drink lots of water.
• Support: Cypress, geranium, goldenrod, juniper, laurel, melaleuca.

Uterus: Cedarwood, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, lemon, myrrh.

Vaginal:

• Candida (thrush): Bergamot, lavender, laurel, melaleuca, myrrh, rosemary, spikenard, thyme.
• Infection: Cinnamon bark (be extremely careful; dilute well), Clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, hyssop, juniper, lavender, laurel, melaleuca, myrrh, mountain savory, oregano, rosemary, rosewood, sage, thyme.
• Inflammation: Eucalyptus, lavender, melaleuca, yarrow.
• Vaginitis: Cinnamon bark (be extremely careful; dilute well), Eucalyptus radiata, rosemary, rosewood.

Varicose Ulcers: Eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, melaleuca (Tea Tree), thyme.

Varicose Veins: Basil, bergamot, cypress (as bath oil), geranium, helichrysum (especially during pregnancy), Idaho tansy (helps weak veins), juniper, lavender, lemon (tonic for circulatory system), lemongrass, orange, peppermint, rosemary, spikenard, tangerine, yarrow.

Vascular System: Cypress, frankincense, helichrysum, lemongrass (strengthens vascular walls). Apply as a full body massage, over heart, and on bottom of feet.

Vasodilator: See BLOOD. Lemongrass, marjoram.

Veins: See VASCULAR SYSTEM.

Vertigo: See EARS, EQUILIBRIUM, DIZZINESS. Ginger.

Viral Disease: Cinnamon bark.

Viruses: Bergamot, cypress, Eucalyptus radiata, lavender, Melaleuca quinquenervia (viral and fungal infection), oregano, ravensara (viral infection), rosemary.

Visualization: Helichrysum. Diffuse or wear as perfume or cologne.

Vital Centers: Oregano and sage may strengthen the vital centers of the body.

Vitiligo: Frankincense, myrrh, sage, sandalwood, vetiver. Apply behind ears and to back of neck. Then rub hands together, cup over nose and mouth, and breath deeply. Can also be applied to Vita Flex points relating to the pineal and pituitary glands on the feet and hands.

Voice (hoarse): Bergamot, jasmine.

Vomiting: See NAUSEA. Fennel, nutmeg, peppermint (aromatic).