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Herbs Used for Infused Oils
Common Name | Latin | Description |
Arnica | Arnica chamoissis | Arnica oil is used externally as a powerful healing agent for bruises, inflammation, and muscle aches. |
Calendula | Calendula officinalis | Calendula oil is used externally as a powerful healing agent for abrasions and dry skin conditions. |
Cayenne | Capsicum frutescens | Cayenne oil can be used for lower back pain, muscle aches and arthritis pain. Cautions: Cayenne oil contains capsaicin, which causes a normal, non-damaging burning sensation. |
Comfrey | Symphytum officinale | Comfrey root oils have historically been used to heal wounds, and soothe bruises and broken bones. Do not use on dirty or open wounds. |
Dandelion | Taraxacum officinale | Dandelion flower oil is used externally as a stimulating healing agent for lymph and breast tissues. |
Rose petals | Rosa canina | Rose petal oil is used externally for soothing and softening the skin. depression, nervous conditions, anxiety |
Plantain | Plantago major | Plantain leaf oil is used externally for restoring damaged and dry skin. |
Mullein | Verbascum thapsis | Historically used with Garlic oil for pain and congestion in acute ear infections, or for softening excess earwax. Not for use with perforated ear drum. |
St John’s Wort | Hypericum perforatum | St. John’s Wort flower oil is used externally to help speed the healing of bruises, varicose veins, sunburns, and bee stings. |
Chickweed | Stellaria media | Chickweed and Lavender are used together to soften and soothe dry, itchy skin conditions. |
Lavender | Lavendula spp | |
Peppermint | Mentha piperita | Peppermint is traditionally used to ease headaches, muscle aches and minor skin ailments like sunburns. |