Common Essential Oils & Their Benefits

While this list doesn't contain every essential oil, it is a useful resource for making sure that what you're using truly benefits you. 

Floral Oils

  1. Lavender – Relaxation, sleep support, stress relief, skin soothing

  2. Rose – Emotional balance, skin hydration, mood lifting

  3. Jasmine – Confidence boost, antidepressant, libido support

  4. Geranium – Hormonal balance, skin care, emotional stability

  5. Ylang Ylang – Anxiety reduction, heart support, sensuality

  6. Neroli – Calming, nervous system support, skin rejuvenation

  7. Chamomile (Roman) – Relaxation, sleep, digestive calming

  8. Chamomile (German) – Anti-inflammatory, skin soothing

 Herbal & Green Oils

  1. Peppermint – Energy, digestion, headache relief, focus

  2. Spearmint – Gentle digestion aid, mental clarity

  3. Basil – Focus, adrenal support, mental fatigue

  4. Rosemary – Memory, hair health, circulation

  5. Clary Sage – Hormonal balance, relaxation, mood support

  6. Thyme – Immune support, respiratory aid

  7. Oregano – Antimicrobial, immune support

  8. Marjoram – Muscle relaxation, sleep, stress relief

  9. Sage – Mental clarity, hormone support

 Wood & Resin Oils

  1. Frankincense – Grounding, immune support, skin health

  2. Myrrh – Oral health, meditation, skin healing

  3. Cedarwood – Calm, sleep, scalp health

  4. Sandalwood – Meditation, anxiety relief, skin care

  5. Pine – Respiratory support, energy, cleansing

  6. Fir Needle – Muscle relief, respiratory support

  7. Spruce – Emotional grounding, fatigue support

  8. Cypress – Circulation, emotional balance

 Citrus Oils

  1. Lemon – Detox support, mood boost, cleansing

  2. Sweet Orange – Happiness, stress reduction

  3. Bergamot – Anxiety relief, mood balance

  4. Grapefruit – Energy, metabolism support

  5. Lime – Uplifting, immune support

  6. Mandarin – Calm, sleep support (great for kids)

  7. Tangerine – Emotional balance, gentle detox

  8. Yuzu – Mood elevation, stress relief

 Earthy & Root Oils

  1. Vetiver – Grounding, sleep, nervous system regulation

  2. Patchouli – Emotional balance, skin care

  3. Ginger – Digestion, nausea relief, circulation

  4. Turmeric – Inflammation support, immune health

  5. Spikenard – Deep relaxation, meditation

 Medicinal & Specialty Oils

  1. Tea Tree – Antimicrobial, skin health, immune support

  2. Eucalyptus (Globulus) – Respiratory support, clarity

  3. Ravintsara – Immune and respiratory support

  4. Niaouli – Sinus support, skin care

  5. Cajeput – Pain relief, respiratory support

  6. Helichrysum – Skin healing, inflammation reduction

  7. Melissa (Lemon Balm) – Anxiety relief, antiviral support

  8. Copaiba – Pain relief, inflammation support

  9. Palmarosa – Skin hydration, emotional balance

 Exotic & Less Common Oils

  1. Blue Tansy – Inflammation, skin calming

  2. Black Pepper – Circulation, muscle warming

  3. Cardamom – Digestion, respiratory support

  4. Fennel – Digestive support, hormone balance

  5. Anise – Respiratory and digestive aid

  6. Petitgrain – Nervous system calming, sleep

  7. Ho Wood – Relaxation, immune support

  8. Litsea (May Chang) – Mood lifting, cleansing

  9. Kaffir Lime Leaf – Mental clarity, emotional balance

  10. Bay Laurel – Confidence, respiratory support

  11. Elemi – Skin rejuvenation, meditation

  12. Costus – Grounding, emotional healing

  13. Angelica Root – Emotional strength, immune support