E
ELECAMPANE. Inula
helenium. TOXIC The
essential oil is not recommended for use in Aromatherapy. (Also known as Alant,
Aster helenium, Aster officinalis, Elf Dock, Essence d'Aunee, Helenium grandiflorum,
Horseheal, Inula, Scabwort, Velvet Dock, Wild Sunflower, Yellow
Starwort.) Try Costus (Saussurea costus).
ELEMI. Canarium
luzonicum. Closely related to trees yielding Frankincense and Myrrh. The
essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a
suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep
it away from children and pets. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with
possible sensitization in some individuals. Use for aged skin, antiseptic, bronchitis,
catarrh, coughs, infected cuts, inflammations, nervous exhaustion,
rejuvenation, stress, wounds, wrinkles. (Also known as Canarium commune, Elemi
Gum, Elemi Oleoresin, Elemi Resin, Manila Elemi.)
EUCALYPTUS
- BLUE GUM. Eucalyptus globulus variety globulus. The essential
oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable
carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away
from children and pets. All eucalyptus oils are toxic
if taken internally. Do not drink this oil.
Use for abscesses, aches and pains, asthma, bronchitis, burns, blisters,
catarrh, chicken pox, colds, coughs, cuts, cystitis, debility, dust mites,
epidemics, 'flu, headaches, herpes, infections, insect bites, insect repellent,
laundry, leucorrhoea, lice, measles, muscular aches and pains, poor
circulation, neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, sinusitis, skin infections,
sprains, throat infections, wounds. The Grey Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus
radiata), Gully Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus smithii) and the Blue Mallee
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus polybractea) have very similar properties but tend to
have a sweeter aroma.. (Also known as Fever Tree, Gum Tree, Southern Blue Gum,
Stringy Bark, Tasmanian Blue Gum.)
EUCALYPTUS - BLUE MALLEE. Eucalyptus
polybractea. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be
diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to
the skin. Keep it away from children and pets. All
eucalyptus oils are toxic if taken internally. Do
not drink this oil. Use as Eucalyptus Blue Gum. (Also known as
Eucalyptus fruticetorum).
EUCALYPTUS - BROAD LEAVED PEPPERMINT. Eucalyptus dives variety Type. The essential oil is
for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier
oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from
children and pets. All eucalyptus oils are toxic if
taken internally. Do not drink this oil.
Use for abscesses, aches and pains, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds,
cuts, fevers, 'flu, headaches, infections, measles, mouth infections,
muscular aches and pains, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia, rheumatism,
sciatica, sores, sports injuries, sprains, throat infections,
ulcers, wounds. (Also known as Blue Peppermint, Broad-leaf
Peppermint, Menthol-scented Peppermint.) The Grey or Narrow-leaved Peppermint
(Eucalyptus radiata variety phellandra) and the Peppermint Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus piperita) have very similar properties.
EUCALYPTUS
- GREY GUM. Eucalyptus radiata. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL
USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as
Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and
pets. All eucalyptus oils are toxic if taken
internally. Do not drink this oil.
Use as Eucalyptus Blue Gum.
EUCALYPTUS
- GULLY GUM. Eucalyptus smithii. The essential oil is for EXTERNAL
USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as
Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and
pets. All eucalyptus oils are toxic if taken
internally. Do not drink this oil.
Use as Eucalyptus Blue Gum.
EUCALYPTUS - LEMON
GUM. Eucalyptus citriodorus. The essential oil is for
EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil
such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from
children and pets. All eucalyptus oils are toxic if
taken internally. Do not drink this oil.
Use for abrasions, abscesses, asthma, athlete's foot, Candida, chickenpox,
colds, cuts, dandruff, fevers, fungal infections, herpes, infectious
disease, infectious skin conditions, insect repellent, laryngitis, scabs, sore
throat, sores, wounds and for use with children. (Also
known as Boabo, Citron-scented Gum, Lemon-scented Gum, Scented Gum Tree,
Spotted Gum.)
EVENING
PRIMROSE. Oenothera biennis. Has Gamma
Linolenic Acid (GLA) and essential Omega 6 fatty acid to help body functions
run smoothly and to help maintain healthy skin. It may benefit premenstrual and
menopausal women. It is usually taken internally as health supplement
capsules. See Borage Oil.