Autoimmune Diseases

A-to-Z List Essential Oils for Autoimmune Diseases:

A disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells.

There are over 80 types of autoimmune diseases including the following:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints such as hands and feed
  • Lupus: An inflammatory disease caused the immune systems attacks its own tissues
  • Celiac disease: An immune reaction to eating gluten
  • Sjögren's syndrome: An immune system disorder characterized by dry eyes or dry mouth
  • Multiple sclerosis: A disease in which the immune system east away at the protective covering of nerves
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica: An inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain an stiffness around the shoulders and hips
  • Ankylosing spondylitis: An inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints.
  • Type 1 diabetes: A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
  • Alopecia areata: Sudden hair loss that starts with one or more circular bald patches that may overlap.
  • Vasculitis: An inflammation of the blood vessels that causes changes in the blood vessel walls.
  • Temporal arteritis: An inflammation of blood vessels, called arteries, in and around the scalp.

Note: There are also some Essential Oils to AVOID as they may worsen one's autoimmune conditions such as the following:

  • Clove: increases white blood cell count
  • Cinnamon Bark and Leaf: modulates immunostimulating T cells
  • Fennel and Thyme: inhibits oxidative-stress-causing reactive oxygen species (ROS)
  • Frankincense: possesses immunostimulating properties
  • Birch (sweet)

    Birch (sweet)

    (Betula lenta)

    Aroma Description: Astringent, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Slightly sweet, Strong

  • Chamomile, Roman

    Chamomile, Roman

    (Anthemis nobilis)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, Fruity, Herbaceous, Sweet

  • Chamomile, Roman

    Chamomile, Roman

    (Chamaemelum nobile)

    Aroma Description: Roman Chamomile Essential Oil smells crisp, sweet, fruity and herbaceous.

  • Eucalyptus

    Eucalyptus

    (Eucalyptus globulus)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, medicinal, woody and earthy.

  • Eucalyptus dives, Mint

    Eucalyptus dives, Mint

    (Eucalyptus dives)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Minty, Slightly sweet

  • Eucalyptus masala

    Eucalyptus masala

    (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Cool, Fresh, Slightly sweet, Soft

  • Eucalyptus smithii

    Eucalyptus smithii

    (Eucalyptus smithii)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Fresh, Woody

  • Eucalyptus staigeriana

    Eucalyptus staigeriana

    (Eucalyptus staigeriana)

    Aroma Description: Citrus, Cool, Fresh, Lemony, Soft

  • Eucalyptus, Lemon

    Eucalyptus, Lemon

    (Corymbia citriodora)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, fresh, lemony, strong

  • Eucalyptus, Radiata

    Eucalyptus, Radiata

    (Eucalyptus radiata)

    Aroma Description: Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil smells slightly camphorous, sweet and fruity.

  • Evening Primrose

    Evening Primrose

    (Oenothera biennis)

    Aroma Description: Has very faint or no aroma.

  • Geranium

    Geranium

    (Pelargonium graveolens)

    Aroma Description: Herbaceous, green, floral, sweet, dry, fresh, slightly fruity

  • Ginger

    Ginger

    (Zingiber officinale)

    Aroma Description: Warm, spicy, earthy, woody.

  • Juniper Berry

    Juniper Berry

    (Juniperus communis)

    Aroma Description: Juniper Berry Essential Oil smells crisp, woody, sweet and earthy, with an almost hidden fruity note.

  • Labdanum

    Labdanum

    (Cistus ladanifer)

    Aroma Description: Spicy-sweet, somewhat dry, musky, slightly leathery

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    (Lavandula angustifolia)

    Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.

  • Lavender Stoechas

    Lavender Stoechas

    (Lavandula stoechas)

    Aroma Description: Camphoraceous, Slightly floral

  • Silver Fir

    Silver Fir

    (Abies alba)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, woody, earthy, sweet.

  • Spike Lavender

    Spike Lavender

    (Lavandula latifolia)

    Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, camphorous, sweet and herbaceous

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