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Top Ten Essential Oils
For an introduction to aromatherapy, sample packs of between four and six basic essential oils in ½ - 5 ml quantities may offer the best initial purchasing choice. Here we will have a brief look at Top Ten essential oils as the ‘basic home care kit’. The list will providing effective and treatments for you and your family! The top ten essential oils, include:
Eucalyptus is most often used for respiratory problems, such as coughs, colds, and asthma and being useful in clearing congestion with coughs and colds. . Eucalyptus oil can use in a compress due to fever and support the immune system. Diffusing Eucalyptus oil can kill most staphylococcus bacteria, which infected bronchial system . Eucalyptus can also relieve muscle tension. Ylang Ylang recommended as an anti-depressant. It is good for stress, depression. It will help to rela you and can relieve your muscle tension. Geranium oil helps to balance hormones in women, used for menopausal problems, uterine and breast complaints. Geranium particularly noted for it’s effect on female physiologic conditions. It is good for balancing oils in the skin and can be both relaxing and uplifting, as well as an antidepressant. An excellent digestive tonic, Peppermint essential oil can sooth many stomach complaints, such as slow digestion, indigestion, and flatulence. It is also good for treating headaches, and clearing blocked sinuses. Finally, Peppermint is considered by some to be a more effective insect repellent than citronella when used on the body (rather than in the surrounding air). Lavender is so effective on burns, speed wound healing and reduce scarring. It is also can be used to reduce stress in a variety of situations. The diffusion of lemon oils can disinfect room air and will uplift you with its zesty aroma. Lemon has been noted to support liver function, and is also commonly used to assist in weight loss and cellulite reduction. In blends, lemon adds a pleasant top note, and can create a synergistic effect with other oils. Clary sage oil can reduce pain, for soothing tension and muscle aches, insomnia, easing menstrual cramps and also can prevent hair dandruff. Tea tree has an extremely broad range of antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal properties that have been confirmed by modern scientific research. Good for treating all sorts of fungal infections including vaginal yeast infections, jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm. Tea Tree Oil also has antiseptic properties and can be used to treat acne. Roman Chamomile oil is great for tension reliever and useful for a wide variety of nervous conditions, such as stress, anxiety and insomnia. It also relieves muscle aches and tension. Can be used for stress in children too, such as teething and general ‘crankiness’. Rosemary oil is particularly useful for arthritic joints and other muscular complaints. It also has a long history of treatment for colds and flu. It also stimulates the immune system and the digestive system. Mixed with carrier oil, it is very good for muscle aches and tension. Rosemary is the essential oil most often associated with improving hair growth in cases of Alopecia. So, begin to stock up your bathroom cabinets with these top ten essential oils. Each of these essential oils has its own healing properties and most commonly used for the practice of aromatherapy.
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