Essential Oil Starter Kit for Beginners

Essential Oil

Scent

Therapeutic Properties

Bergamot

Light and citrusy

May help nervous tension

Chamomile (Roman)

Fruity, woody

May help relieve stress, tension and anxiety, improves digestion, reduces pain, heals skin

Citronella

Lemon – citrus

Insect repellant, may help with fevers and digestion

Clary Sage

Sweet and spicy

Calming, may help with muscle fatigue, improve sleep, uplifting, tension tamer and aphrodisiac

Cypress

Light and woodsy

Works to reduce cellulite, calming and uplifting

Eucalyptus

Camphorous

Helps relieve pain, improves mental clarity and reduces congestion

Frankincense

Warm, exotic, sweet and spicy

Calming, may help with aging skin

Geranium

Floral, spicy

Promotes emotional balance, helps reduce cellulite, relieves stress and tension

Ginger

Strong spicy scent

Stimulating, improves mental clarity, relieves pain and nausea

Grapefruit

Citrusy

Improves mental clarity and memory

Jasmine

Sweet, heavy floral smell

Helps with depression, may help improve skin elasticity, reduces stretch marks, aphrodisiac

Juniper

Fresh, Fruity, woody

Helps with mental exhaustion, obesity, water retention

Lavender

Floral

Reduces cellulite deposits, helps reduce pain and inflammation, promotes relaxation and restful sleep

Lemongrass

Lemony

Uplifting, improves mental clarity

Neroli

Heavy, floral

Calming and uplifting

Rose (otto)

Floral, damp, invigorating

Helps relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety

Rosemary

Menthol, earthy

Helps reduce cellulite, relieves mental fatigue, relaxes tight muscles

Sandalwood

Earthy, spicy, floral, woody

Calming, aphrodisiac, reduces stress

Tea Tree

Camphorous

Antibiotic, anti-fungal, antiviral