Lavender,
rosemary,
tea tree, eucalyptus,
orange, peppermint
and ylang ylang
The most useful and
valuable
essentials oils for health,
personal care and simple
enjoyment.
OUR TOP SEVEN ESSENTIAL OILS
Lavender
Lavender for everyday use is simply the most widely recommended oil for
therapeutic benefits and for personal enjoyment. After a demanding day reach
for the floral sweet smell that calms the nerves and relaxes the mind. This
wonderful balancing oil will treat skin burns, soothe menstrual cramps and
add to your overall sense of facing new challenges with anticipation and
sensitivity. Can be used throughout the day to relieve stress and headaches.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is commonly used in remedies to treat coughs and the
common cold. Because it helps loosen phlegm many herbal practitioners
recommend inhaling eucalyptus vapors to help treat bronchitis. Eucalyptus
oil is rich in cineole (a potent antiseptic that kills bacteria responsible
for bad breath). Also, its camphoraceous smell in combination with lemon is
often used as
an insect repellent.
Rosemary
If you’re needing to feel a little more energetic and purposeful
certainly
try rosemary oil in your morning bath or shower.
It is a warming and
invigorating oil that improves circulation and enhances concentration and
is recommended for use during exercise classes to prevent soreness. Also,
many aromatherapist find it excellent for scalp and hair treatments. It is
antiseptic and unfriendly to colds and flu, as well as a detoxifying oil.
Many world-class chefs find it indispensable as a culinary herb.
Tea Tree
Tea Tree essential oil more than any other antiseptic oil is expected to
do the therapeutic heavy lifting in aromatherapy.
It is the most used
first-aid oil in the practice of alternative medicine. It is anti-viral,
anti-bacterial and used in the treatment of poor oral hygiene. Every home
medicine cabinet should have a bottle. Tea tree tends to be extroverted and
concentrated so be a little shy and careful with its application.
Orange
The scent of orange reduces anxiety and lightly lowers high blood pressure.
Diffuse orange to help ease symptoms of bronchitis, colds, the flu, and to
soothe stress and depression. A clockwise abdominal massage of orange
may
ease constipation and water retention. Orange makes an excellent body
moisturizer, and when added to the bath has a calming effect. Orange has
excellent de-greasing and cleaning properties.
Peppermint
Peppermint essential oil, as a massage oil over the abdomen
relaxes the muscles to help in the digestion of heavy meals and relieves
flatulence, cramping, nausea and specific disorders such as irritable bowel
syndrome. Peppermint oil relieves the itching of ringworm, blisters, poison
oak and ivy
and stimulates oil production in dry skin and hair. Many bacterial and viral
infections are destroyed by it.
Ylang Ylang
Sounds exotic, mischievous and playful and scientific research
on
this unique flower native to Indonesia bears this out. Being produced
in
Madagascar this romantic mood setting oil is known
to be a powerful
aphrodisiac and sedates the nerves to give one
a sense of well-being.
Restless nights are no longer tolerated as ylang ylang is now recognized
as an alternative to lavender in helping to prevent insomnia.
Note: The information provided on this
site is provided for
educational purposes only.
Aromatherapy Thymes magazine
and aromatherapythymes.com cannot be
responsible for misuse of essential
oils/alternative health remedies
or methods discussed.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health
professionals.
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