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title: "Essential Oil: Natural Remedies | Herbadex"
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Forms of use

# Essential Oil

Concentrated aromatic oils distilled from plants. Most are used only diluted on the skin and must not be swallowed.

7 herbs · 2 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 1 not marked avoid in pregnancy

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**7** herbs found

 

### [Peppermint Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/peppermint-oil/)

A Strong clinical evidence

Mentha × piperita

Gastro-resistant peppermint oil capsules may ease IBS cramps, wind and pain; oil rubbed on the forehead may ease mild tension headache.

[Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) +1

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### [Eucalyptus Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/eucalyptus-oil/)

T Traditional use

Eucalyptus globulus

Eucalyptus oil is used as steam or a chest rub for cough with a cold and on the skin for localised muscle pain; never under age 2.

[Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/)

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### [Lavender Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lavender-oil/)

T Traditional use

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender oil is traditionally used as a bath additive to relieve mild symptoms of stress and exhaustion and to aid sleep.

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### [Tea Tree Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/tea-tree-oil/)

T Traditional use

Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea tree oil is used on the skin only for small wounds, insect bites, small spots and mild athlete's foot itching; it must not be swallowed.

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### [Thyme Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/thyme-oil/)

T Traditional use

Thymus vulgaris

Traditionally used as an expectorant for cough with a cold, rubbed on the chest or added to a bath. Use only ready-made products with a set dose.

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### [Rose Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-oil/)

B Limited clinical evidence

Rosa damascena

Distilled from Damask roses, one of the world's most precious essential oils. Small aromatherapy studies suggest it may help ease anxiety.

[Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/)

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### [Clove Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/clove-oil/)

T Traditional use

Syzygium aromaticum

Traditionally used as a mouthwash for minor mouth and throat inflammation and for temporary relief of toothache from a cavity. It does not replace a dentist.

[Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/)

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This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.