This essential oils guide is a handy quick reference guide.
When you are searching for an essential oil to solve a particular problem this list will give you a quick overview of the healing qualities of each essential oil.
I have listed each essential oil’s botanical name, their aroma and brief benefits and uses of each oil. For more information on each oil, please refer to the specific article on the oil. I’ll add more essential oils to the list when I come across new information.
This guide to essential oils gives you a good overview. If you have any specific questions about an essential oil, one that’s included in this list or one that’s not, please leave a comment or email and I’ll get back to you promptly.
| Essential Oil | Botanical Name | Aroma | Plant Part | Uses and Benefits |
| Angelica Essential Oil | Angelica archangelica | Peppery, Woody, Fresh | Seeds/Roots | Coughs, Colds, Fevers, Indigestion |
| Anise Essential Oil | Pimpinella anisum | Smells like licorice | Seed Pod | Coughs, Bronchitis, Indigestion |
| Basil Essential Oil | Ocimum basilicum | Sweet, herbaceous | Whole Plant | Fatigue, Colds, Migraines, Gout, Bronchitis, Aches and Pains |
| Bay Essential Oil | Pimenta racemosa | Spicy, Fruity, Medicinal | Leaves | Itching, Coughs, Arthritis, Colds, Sedative |
| Bergamot Essential Oil | Citrus bergamia | Citrusy, Fresh | Peel of Fruit | Fevers, Acne, Coughs, Tension, Stress, as an Antidepressant |
| Bergamot Mint Essential Oil | Mentha citrata | Citrusy, Fresh | Leaves | Uplifting, Depression, Anxiety |
| Black Pepper Essential Oil | Piper nigrum | Peppery, Crisp | Vine | Aches and Pains, Colds, Influenza, Flatulence, Rheumatism |
| Cardamom Essential Oil | Elettaria cardamomun | Rich, Sweet, Woody | Seeds | Fatigue, Stress, Aphrodisiac, Energizing |
| Carrot Essential Oil | Daucus carota | Warm, Woody, Earthy | Root, Seeds | Ulcers, Gout, Eczema, Psoriasis, as a Diuretic |
| Cedarwood Essential Oil | Cedrus atlantica | Sweet, Woody | Wood | Bronchitis, Acne, Arthritis, as a Diuretic |
| Chamomile German Essential Oil | Matricaria chamomila | Sweet, Herbaceous, Fruity | Flowers, Leaves | Nerves, Migraines, Acne, Inflammation, Insomnia, Dermatitis, Eczema, Burns, Psoriasis, Menstrual Problems |
| Chamomile Roman Essential Oil | Athemis mnobilis | Sweet, Crisp, Fruity, Herbaceous | Flowers, Leaves | Nerves, Migraines, Inflammation, Insomnia, Dermatitis, Menstrual Problems |
| Cinnamon Essential Oil | Cinnamomum zaylanicum | Rich cinnamon | Twigs, Leaves | Flu, Warts, Coughs, Colds, Viral Infections, Rheumatism |
| Citronella Essential Oil | Cymbopogon nardus | Fresh, Sweet, Citrusy | All Parts | Insecticide, Deodorant, Tonic, Stimulant |
| Clary Sage Essential Oil | Salvia sclarea | Earthy, Herbaceous | Flowering Tops | Depression, Nerves, Sore Throat, Aches and Pains, as a Sedative |
| Clove Essential Oil | Eugenia caryophyllata | Spicy, Slightly bitter, Woody | Flower Buds | Arthritis, Nausea, Infections, Toothache, Flatulence, Rheumatism, and an Analgesic and Antiseptic |
| Coriander Essential Oil | Coriandrum sativum | Spicy, Woody, Sweet | Seeds of Ripe Fruit, Leaves | Indigestion, Fatigue, Influenza, Nervousness, as an Analgesic |
| Cumin Essential Oil | Cuminum cyminum | Earthy, Spicy, Masculine | Seeds, Fruit | Headache, Indigestion, Liver Problems, as a Stimulant |
| Cypress Essential Oil | Cupressus sempervirens | Evergreen aroma, Fresh, Herbaceous | Leaves, Twigs | Colds, Whooping cough, Circulatory Conditions, Nervous Tension, Rheumatism, Wounds, Hemorrhoids, as an Astringent |
| Dill Essential Oil | Anethum graveolens | Sweet, Fresh, Herbaceous | Seeds, Fruit | Indigestion, Constipation, Headaches, Nervousness, Flatulence |
| Eucalyptus Essential Oil | Eucalyptus globus | Medicinal, Fresh, Earthy | Leaves, Twigs | Sore Throats, Coughs, Skin Infections, Aches and Pains, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Ulcers, Sores, as an Antiseptic and Anti-inflammatory |
| Eucalyptus Lemon Essential Oil | Eucalyptus citriodora | Fresh, Earthy, Lemon | Leaves, Twigs | Sores, Dandruff, Asthma, Fever, Fungal Infections, Sore Throats, Skin Infections, as an Antiseptic |
| Eucalyptus Peppermint Essential Oil | Eucalyptus dives | Fresh, Earthy, Minty, Medicinal | Leaves, Twigs | Sores, Coughs, Colds, Fever, Ulcers, Viral Infections, Arthritis, Headaches, Flu, Respiratory Problems |
| Fennel Essential Oil | Foeniculum vulgare | Licorice aroma, Sweet | Seeds | Kidney Stones, Nausea, Digestive problems, Constipation, as a Diuretic |
| Frankincense Essential Oil | Buswellia thurifera | Spicy, Fruity, Woody, Fresh | Bark | Sores, Wounds, Fever, Cough, Stress, Colds, Bronchitis, Tension, Nervous conditions |
| Geranium Essential Oil | Pelargonium graveolens | Sweet, Fresh, Floral | Leaves, Stalks, Flowers | Depression, Diabetes, Sores, Circulatory conditions, Sore Throat, Menstrual problems, Nervous Tension, Kidney Stones, Eczema |
| Ginger Essential Oil | Zingiber officinale | Earthy, Woody, Warm | Roots | Muscular Aches and Pains, Nausea, Sprains, Colds, Digestive Disorders, Rheumatism |
| Grapefruit Essential Oil | Citrus paradisi | Citrusy, Sweet | Rind of Fruit | Tonic, Kidney and Liver problems, Obesity, Migraines, Depression |
| Hyssop Essential Oil | Hyssopus officinalis | Woody, Earthy, Fruity | Leaves, Flower Buds | Bruises, Coughing, Sore Throat |
| Jasmine Essential Oil | Jasminum grandiflorum | Floral, Warm | Flowers | Nervous Tension, Depression, Anxiety, Menstrual problems, Lethargy |
| Juniper Essential Oil | Juniperus communis | Sweet, Earthy, Crisp, Woody | Berries | Acne, Coughs, Ulcers, Obesity, Urinary Infections, as a Diuretic |
| Lavender Essential Oil | Lavendula officinalis | Floral, Sweet, Fresh | Flowering Tops | Burns, Inflammation, Cuts, Eczema, Headaches, Insomnia, Migraines, Nervous Tension, Acne, Boils, Arthritis, Dermatitis, Nausea, Influenza, Rheumatism, Asthma |
| Lemon Essential Oil | Citrus limonum | Citrusy, Fresh | Rind of Fruit | Anxiety, Sore Throat, Nervous Conditions, Blood Pressure, Gallstones, Fever, Digestive Problems, as a Astringent and Antiseptic |
| Lemongrass Essential Oil | Cymbopogon citratus | Lemony, Citrusy, Fresh | Whole Plant | Infections, Headaches, Sore Throats, Fever, Muscle Aches, Respiratory Problems, Insect Repellent, as a Tonic |
| Lime Essential Oil | Citrus aurantifolia | Citrusy, Sweet, Fresh | Rind | Fever, Sore Throats, Headaches, Depression, Anxiety, Rheumatism, as an Astringent and Tonic |
| Mandarin Essential Oil | Citrus nobilis | Citrusy, Sweet, Fruity | Rind of Fruit | Insomnia, Nervousness, Anxiety, Digestive Problems, as a Tonic and Tranquilizer |
| Marjoram Essential Oil | Origanum marjorana | Woody, Sweet, Medicinal, Herbaceous | Flowering Tops, Leaves | Sprains, Bruises, Anxiety, Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Insomnia, Muscular Problems, Circulatory Disorders, Menstrual Problems, Intestinal Cramps |
| Melissa Essential Oil | Melissa officinalis | Lemony, Fresh, Herbaceous | Leaves | Bacterial Infections, Nervousness, Fungal Infections, Eczema, as a Sedative |
| Myrtle Essential Oil | Myrtus communis | Spicy, Camphor-like | Entire Plant | Asthma, Coughs, Sore Throats |
| Nutmeg Essential Oil | Myristica fragrans | Sweet, Woody, Spicy | Seed | Nausea, Muscular Aches and Pains, Arthritis, Nervousness, Insomnia, Rheumatism |
| Orange, Bitter Essential Oil | Citrus aurantium |
Sweet, Bitter, Citrusy | Rind of Fruit | Dull Skin, Flu, Colds, Stress, Constipation, Anxiety |
| Orange, Sweet Essential Oil | Citrus sinensis | Citrusy, Sweet | Rind of Fruit | Depression, Anxiety, Nervous Conditions, Muscular Spasms, Constipation, as a Sedative and Antiseptic |
| Oregano Essential Oil | Origanum vulgare | Sharp, Herbaceous | Leaves, Flowering Tops | Bronchitis, Viral Infections, Muscular Pain, Respiratory Problems, Rheumatism |
| Palmarosa Essential Oil | Cymbopogon martini | Sweert, Fresh, Floral | Leaves | Skin Infections, as a Tonic |
| Parsley Essential Oil | Petroselinum sativum | Woody, Herbaceous | Seeds | Nervous Conditions, Kidney Problems, Menstrual and Menopausal Problems, as a Sedative and Diuretic |
| Patchouli Essential Oil | Pogostemon patchouli | Earthy, Woody, Rich | Leaves | Skin Inflammations, Fungal Infections, Acne, Eczema, Dandruff, Insecticide, as an Antiseptic and Diuretic |
| Peppermint Essential Oil | Mentha piperata | Minty, Strong, Medicinal | Whole Plant | Inflammation, Nausea, Indigestion, Fever, Headaches, Migraines, Arthritis, Liver Problems, as a Stimulant |
| Pine Essential Oil | Pinus sylvestris | Earthy, Fresh, Woody | Needles, Twigs | Colds, Sore Throats, Bladder and Kidney Problems, Muscular Aches and Pains, Rheumatism, Circulation Problems, as a Diuretic |
| Rose Essential Oil | Rosa damascena | Floral, Sweet | Flowers, Petals | Anxiety, Depression, Circulatory Problems, as an Antiseptic |
| Rosemary Essential Oil | Rosmarinus officinalis | Sweet, Fresh, Herbaceous | Flowers, Leaves | Headaches, Fatigue, Skin Infections, Muscle Aches and Pains, Sprains, Dandruff, Alopecia, Gout, as a Nerve Stimulant, as an Analgesic |
| Rosewood Essential Oil | Aniba rosaeodora |
Woody, Sweet, Fruity | Wood | Acne, Dull Skin, Fever, Headaches, Stress, Oily Skin, Colds |
| Sage Essential Oil | Salvia officinalis | Fresh, Fruity, Herbaceous | Flowers, Leaves | Sores, Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis, Arthritis, Sprains, Rheumatism, as an Astringent |
| Sandalwood Essential Oil | Santalum album | Sweet, Rich, Woody, Floral | Wood | Acne, Depression, Skin Infections, Fungal and Bacterial Infections, Menstrual Problems, as a Sedative |
| Spearmint Essential Oil | Mentha spicata | Minty, Medicinal | Leaves, Flowering Tops | Indigestion, Fevers, Nausea, Intestinal Cramps, Flatulence, Colic |
| Spruce Essential Oil | Picea mariana |
Earthy, Sweet, Fresh | Needles | Coughing, Depression, Sore Throat |
| Tea Tree Essential Oil | Melaleuca alternifolia | Medicinal, Woody, Earthy | Leaves | Fungal Infections, Viral and Bacterial Infections, Colds, Influenza, Cold Sores, Warts, Inflammation, Acne, Burns |
| Thyme Essential Oil | Thymus vulgaris | Fresh, Herbaceous, Medicinal | Leaves, Flowering Tops | Bacterial Infections, Urinary Infections, viral Infections, Wounds, Sores, Rheumatism, as a Stimulant, to Raise Immunity |
| Tobacco Essential Oil | Nicotania tabacum | Rich, Wark, Earthy | Leaves | Mainly used in Perfume |
| Vanilla Essential Oil | Vamilla planifolia | Sweet, Warm, Rich | Seeds | Not a true essential oil. The essence is mainly used in perfume |
| Vetiver Essential Oil | Vetiveria zizanoides | Woody, Earthy and Spicy | Root | Acne, Depression, Insomnia, Muscle Aches, Stress, Oily Skin |
| Ylang Ylang Essential Oil | Cananga odorata | Floral, Sweet, Fresh | Flowers | Anxiety, Depression, High Blood Pressure, as a Sedative |
If there are any essential oils that you are interested in, that are not listed here, please get in touch. I will do my best to add details to this essential oils guide until every essential oil and their properties are listed here for you.