Ten Foundational Essential Oils Cont.

TABL 5 Essential Oil Characteristics Uses Cautions   Geranium (MIT) Pelargonium graveolen Lavender (MIT) Lavendula augustifalia, L. officinalis, L. Vera Chamomile (Roman Chamomile) (M) Chamaemelum nubile (formerly known as Anthemis noblis) Uplifting and calming Most versatile and valuable essential oil; helpful in many ways for the mind and body; safe to use on children; blends easily with many other oils Relaxing; safe to use on children Soothes certain skin conditions; helps relieve PMS, cramps, menstrual and menopausal issues, tension, anxiety, and depression; is an immunostimulant, can be used as an aromatic insect repellant. Helps heal wounds, cuts, bums; relieves headaches; acts as a local anesthetic to relieve pain from sunbum, asthma, and throat infections; relieves irritability and sleeplessness; is an immunostimulant; can be used as an aromatic insect repellant. Relieves pain; increases mental clarity; decreases anxiety, nervous tension, depression, anger, and irritability; soothes sunburn, earaches, toothaches, and headaches Do not use if pregnant or on pregnant clients; do not use on persons with a history of estrogen—dependent cancer Avoid high doses during pregnancy; can cause uterine contractions Can neutralize homeopathic medicines