| ANALGESIC | Oils that relieve pain (e.g. Lavender, Chamomile, Marjoram) |
| ANTI-BACTERIAL | Oils that inhibit the growth of bacteria (e.g. Melissa, Lavender, Tea Tree) |
| ANTI-DEPRESSANT | Oils that uplift the mood (e.g. Neroli, Sandalwood, Mandarin) |
| ANTI-FUNGAL | Oils that inhibit the growth of fungi or mould (e.g. Tea Tree) |
| ANTI-INFLAMMATORY | Oils that relieve inflammation of body tissue (e.g. Chamomile) |
| ANTI-SEPTIC | Oils that prevent growth of bacteria/infection (e.g. Tea Tree, Lavender) |
| ANTI-SPASMODIC | Oils that relieve muscle spasm/contraction (e.g. Bergamot, Clary Sage) |
| ANTI-VIRAL | Oils that can help fight certain viruses (e.g. Tea Tree, Marjoram) |
| APERITIF | Oils that can stimulate / suppress appetite (e.g. Black Pepper, Fennel) |
| APHRODISIAC | Oils that are sensual stimulants (e.g. Ylang Ylang, Jasmine) |
| ASTRINGENT | Oils that contract blood vessels/tissue (e.g. Cedarwood, Frankincense) |
| CARMINATIVE | Oils that relax stomach/intestines (e.g. Mandarin, Chamomile, Sandalwood) |
| DECONGESTANT | Oils that reduce congestion of mucus (e.g. Eucalyptus, Lavender) |
| DETOXIFYING | Oils that stimulate circulation / eliminate waste (e.g. Juniper, Lemon) |
| DIURETIC | Oils that help remove excess fluid in the body (e.g. Rosemary, Geranium) |
| EMMENAGOGUES | Oils that have hormonal influence (e.g. Fennel, Rose, Jasmine, Clary Sage) |
| EXPECTORANT | Oils that encourage coughing up of mucus (e.g. Myrrh, Sandalwood) |
| FEBRIFUGE | Oils that can help reduce a fever (e.g. Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus) |
| FUNGICIDE | Oils that fight fungal infection (e.g. Tea Tree, Marjoram) |
| GALACTAGOGUES | Oils that increase milk flow in breast feeding mothers (e.g. Fennel) |
| HYPERTENSIVE | Oils that help to raise Low Blood Pressure (e.g. Rosemary, Sweet Thyme) |
| HYPOTENSIVE | Oils that help to lower High Blood Pressure (e.g. Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage) |
| PARTURIENT | Oils that can aid childbirth (e.g. Jasmine) |
| HALLUCINOGENIC | Oils that cause hallucinations if used excessively (e.g. Nutmeg) |
| SEDATIVE | Oils that are calming and soothing (e.g. Clary Sage, Chamomile, Mandarin) |
| STIMULANT | Oils that stimulate and uplift the body (e.g. Rosemary, Black Pepper, Basil) |
| TONIC | Oils that strengthen/stimulate (e.g. Clary Sage, Lavender) |
