Essential Oils Guide
Here is a guide of essential oils that we hope will help you in selecting the ones that are best for you. Having difficulty choosing a brand? Our favorite is Rocky Mountain Oils, which sells 100% pure essential oils.
| Essential oil | Uses |
| Arborvitae | Supports healthy cell function, grounding, cleansing, insect repellant |
| Basil | Mental alertness; supports sore muscles/joints, menstruation |
| Bergamot | Skin purifying, emotional support |
| Birch | Supports healthy muscles/joints, skin blemishes, uplifting |
| Black pepper | Antioxidant; supports healthy circulation, flavoring |
| Cardamom | Supports healthy digestion, respiratory health, cooking |
| Cassia | Supports healthy cell function, digestion, arousal |
| Cedarwood | Repels insects, supports healthy skin, emotional support |
| Chamomile, Roman | Calming, immune healthy immune function |
| Cilantro | Antioxidant, digestive aid, cleansing, healthy skin |
| Cinnamon Bark | Supports metabolic function, oral health, cleaning |
| Clary Sage | Supports healthy hormonal balance, tension, emotions |
| Clove | Promotes cardiovascular health, oral health, immune health |
| Coriander | Supports digestion, clear skin, sore joints and muscles |
| Cumin | Digestive health, purifying to body systems, flavoring |
| Cypress | Soothes muscle tension, energy, skin health |
| Dill | Digestive support, calming, cooking |
| Douglas Fir | Respiratory health, skin health |
| Eucalyptus | Supports healthy respiration, skin, cleansing |
| Fennel (Sweet) | Promotes healthy digestion, metabolism, circulation |
| Fir, White | Muscles, joints, respiratory support, empowering |
| Frankincense | Supports healthy cellular health, skin, emotions |
| Geranium | Healthy skin and hair, calming, insect repellant |
| Ginger | Digestive support, grounding, cooking, antioxidant |
| Grapefruit | Cleansing, skin health, healthy metabolism, alertness |
| Hawaiian Sandalwood | Healthy skin, meditation |
| Helichrysum | Promotes skin appearance, healthy metabolism |
| Jasmine | Skin health, balanced mood |
| Juniper Berry | Kidney/urinary function, skin appearance/toner, cleansing, stress |
| Lavender | Universal oil. Calming, skin health and recovery, flavoring |
| Lemon | For increasing energy, digestive and respiratory support, cleaning |
| Lemongrass | Healthy digestion, supports muscles and joints, complexion, insects |
| Lime | Cleans, detoxifies, energizes, healthy immune function |
| Marjoram | Emotional support, muscular support, cardiovascular function |
| Melaleuca (Tea Tree) | Cleansing, healthy immune function, skin complexion |
| Melissa (Lemon Balm) | Supports healthy immune function, tension |
| Myrrh | Cleansing, skin and complexion, emotional balance |
| Orange | Emotional balance, overall health, cleansing/purifying, antioxidants |
| Oregano | Powerful cleansing agent, healthy immune/digestion/respiratory function |
| Patchouli | Supports skin health/complexion, grounding, tension |
| Peppermint | Wonderful for digestive/respiratory function, energy, coolin |
| Roman Chamomile | Calming, immune healthy immune function |
| Rose | Promotes skin health/complexion, emotional balance |
| Rosemary | Promotes healthy digestion, respiratory function, healthy hair/scalp |
| Sandalwood | Skin health, calming, grounding |
| Sandalwood, Hawaiian | Healthy skin, meditation |
| Spearmint | Promotes digestive health, oral health |
| Tangerine | Cleansing, healthy immune system, cooking |
| Tea Tree (Melaleuca) | Cleansing, healthy immune function, skin complexion |
| Thyme | Cleansing, purifying, healthy immune function, insect repellent |
| Vetiver | Calming, grounding, healthy immune function |
| White Fir | Support muscles/joints, stress, empowering |
| Wild Orange | Emotional balance, overall health, cleansing/purifying, antioxidants |
| Wintergreen | Soothes muscles/joints, skin/complexion, emotional support |
| Ylang Ylang | Promotes healthy skin and hair, calming |
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