Essential Oils

Properties & Uses

Bergamot

Anti-fungal, soothing.
Excellent for ear infections caused by yeast or bacterial overgrowth.
Caution: Can cause photo-sensitization. Avoid the sun after use.

 

Carrot Seed

Anti-inflammatory, tonic, with moderate antibacterial effects.
Good for dry, flaky, sensitive skin which is prone to infection.
Can rejuvenate and stimulate tissue regeneration, thus effective for scar healing.

Cedarwood

Antiseptic, tonifying, circulation-stimulating.
Good for skin and coat conditioning and dermatitis of all types.
Flea-repelling.

Chamomile, Roman

Antispasmodic, analgesic, nerve-calming.
Good for soothing the central nervous system.
Effective for relief of muscle pains, cramps, teething pain.
A "must-have" oil for dogs!

Clary Sage

Nerve-calming, gentle when used in small amounts and properly diluted.
Sedates the central nervous system.

Eucalyptus

Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, an expectorant.
Good for relief of chest congestion.
Effective in repelling flea.

Geranium

Gentle and safe, anti-fungal.
Good for skin irritations, fungal ear infections.
Effective in repelling ticks.

Ginger

Non-toxic, non-irritating and safe to use in small amounts, properly diluted.
Good for motion sickness, aids digestion.
Effective for pain relief caused by arthritis, dysplasia, strains and sprains.

Helichrysum

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, regenerative effects; extremely therapeutic.
Excellent for skin conditions and irritations (e.g. eczema).
Effective for healing of scars and bruises.
Effective for pain relief.

Lavender

Very safe and gentle, antibacterial, anti-itch, nerve-calming.
Good for many common animal ailments, e.g. skin irritations, first aid.
A "must-have" oil for your dog!

Marjoram, Sweet

Strong antibacterial, calming, a muscle relaxant.
Good for bacterial skin infections, wound care, insect repelling.

Niaouli

Antihistaminic, powerful antibacterial properties, yet less likely to cause irritation than Tea Tree.
Good for ear infections and skin problems caused by allergies.
A "must-have" for dogs!

Peppermint

Antispamodic, stimulates circulation, insect-repelling.
Good for arthritis, dysplasia, sprains and strains.
Works well with ginger to treat motion sickness.
Another "must-have" for dogs!

Sweet Orange

Calming, deodorizing, flea-repelling.
Caution: Can cause photo-sensitization. Avoid the sun after use.