Aromatherapy Directory

A partial list of emotional and physical imbalances that aromatherapy is said to help, according to “Rejuvenation: A Wellness Guide for Men and Women,” by Horst Rechelbacher:

* Low energy: basil, cinnamon, clove, garlic, geranium, hyssop, marjoram, nutmeg.

* Indigestion: aniseed, basil, bergamot, chamomile, cinnamon, clove, fennel, garlic, lavender, nutmeg, peppermint, thyme.

* Anxiety: basil, chamomile, eucalyptus, jasmine, marjoram, motti, neroli, rose, thyme, ylang-ylang.

* Headache: chamomile, cardamom, lavender, lemon, motti, peppermint, rosemary, wintergreen.

* Insect bites: basil, cinnamon, garlic, lavender, lemon, sage, savory, thyme.

* Stress or fatigue: basil, chamomile, cinnamon, clove, cypress, frankincense, genet, jasmine, lavender, marjoram, motti, neroli, orange, rose, sage, savory, sandalwood, thyme, vanilla.

* Menstrual cramps: aniseed, cajeput, chamomile, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, juniper, marjoram, peppermint, rose, rosemary, tarragon, ylang-ylang.