136. Eucalyptus Lemon (Eucalyptus citriodora - Madagascar)

Eucalyptus Lemon is an excellent choice for colds, sore throats and flu. Steam inhalations with lemon-scented eucalyptus help clear the sinuses and relieve headaches. A couple of drops of lemon-scented eucalyptus used in the bath, perhaps blended with lavender and rosemary, is refreshing and uplifting, good for athlete’s foot, herpes and dandruff, and makes an excellent insect repellent. It dispels fatigue and debility; it also clears the mind and can assist in making decisions, useful in meditations to keep the min clear and focused.

137. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus - Thailand)

Very useful for stimulating, reviving and in states of exhaustion. Lifts the spirits and gets things moving again. A revitalizing action makes it a good tonic for the body. It gives a boost to the parasympathetic nerves, which aid recovery from illness stimulating glandular secretions and the muscles in digestion. Encourages appetite and could be helpful with colitis, indigestion and gastro-enteritis. Excellent for aching muscles, relieves pain and make them suppler since it helps to eliminate lactic acid and stimulate circulation. Good for using as insect repellent.

138. Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis - Nepal)

Wild Mint has a dual action by cooling when hot and warming when cold. This makes it a good remedy for colds by halting mucus and fevers and encouraging perspiration, useful in respiratory disorders generally as well as dry coughs and sinus congestion. It has a relaxing and slightly anesthetic effect on stomach muscles, may be helpful for kidney and liver disorders. Its cooling nature seems to relieve states of anger and nervous trembling, excellent for mental fatigue and depression. Blend well with Cypress, Lavender, Marjoram and Rosemary.

139. Citronella Ceylon (Cymbopogon nardus - Sri Lanka)

Citronella essential oil, derived from a fragrant grass akin to lemongrass, is sourced from Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Indonesia. This pale yellow to yellowish-brown oil boasts a robust lemony aroma and is often used in massage oils to alleviate rheumatism. Its most popular application is as an insect repellent and it is also utilized in the production of soap and household disinfectants. When blended with Lemongrass and Eucalyptus, it creates a soothing scent perfect for room sprays. Citronella nardus, in particular, is known for its subtle lemony notes.

140. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus - China)

Eucalyptus apparently useful for skin eruption like herpes and good for burns, preventing bacterial growth and subsequent pus formation, aiding construction of new tissue, has a cooling effect upon the emotions, aids concentration and strengthens the nervous system. Its antiviral action works well on the respiratory tract, soothing inflammation and easing mucus, particularly well for influenza, throat infection, coughs, catarrhal conditions and sinusitis, clear the head due to stuffiness from colds fever. Blend well with Lavender and Lemongrass.

141. Orange Sweet (Citrus sinensis - Brazil)

Orange has a very calming action on the stomach especially in nervous states, quells the proverbial butterflies. It also stimulates bile and could help digestion of fats. Aids absorption of Vitamin C, which action could ward off viral infections, seems to have a good effect on colds and fever conditions by bringing down temperature. Helps with the formation of collagen, vital for growth and repair of body tissues, and together with its relaxing nature seems to be an effective palliative with painful. Its relaxing nature could be beneficial to insomnia.