Ten Foundational Essential Oils Cont.

TABLE 19—5   Essential Oil Characteristics Uses Cautions Cypress (M) Distilled from the twigs, Antispasmodic; warming; Do not use if pregnant or on pregnant Cupressus needles, and cones of the diuretic; helps relieve edema, clients; do not use on persons with a sempervirens cypress tree; has a spicy, asthma, hot flashes; assists in history of estrogen—dependent cancer smoky, pungent, pinelike balancing hormonal levels; helps scent relieve pain from varicose veins and hemorrhoids; decreases the appearance of thread veins; supports weight reduction Marjoram (M) Calming, relaxing, and Relieves pain, insomnia, Do not use if pregnant or on pregnant Origanum sedating headaches, constipation, and clients; do not use on persons with a Marjorana, colds; increases circulation; helps history of estrogen-dependent cancer Majorana hortemis Rosemary (M) Rosemarinus ofi‘icinalis, R. caranarium Revives, warms, stimulates, and restores regulate menstrual cycle; helps relieve anxiety; makes an excellent after-sports rub because of its pain- relieving ability Refreshes tired muscles and feet; increases mental concentration; perfect in pre- and postspor‘ts rubs to maintain suppleness; helps combat water retention; combats fatigue; clears a stuffy atmosphere Do not use by or on people who are pregnant, by or on people who have epilepsy, or by people who have untreated high blood pressure; can neutralize homeopathic medicines Sources: Data from Buckle, J., Clinical Aromatherapy, Essential Oils in Practice (2007); Price, 5., & Price. L., Aromatherapy for Health Profes- sionals, 3rd ed. (2007); Rose, J., 375 Essential Oils and Hydroso/s (1999); Shutes, J., & Weaver, C., Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers (2008); Tisserand, R. B., The Art ofAromatherapy(1985); W0rwood, V. A., The Fragrant Heavens (1999). Copyright @2015 Pearson Inc, All Rights Reserved