It's no secret that essential oils can heal, relax, and do so much more. There are so many options for you to choose from, this is our selection for you to always have at home.
The one thing I keep in my first aid kit and use to cure and prevent disease is essential oils. The plant-extracted, highly concentrated oils have historically been selling points in food, cleaning and beauty products and now research proves that when used properly, they're also good medicine, says Brent Bauer, MD, director of the Complementary and Integrative Medicine program at the Mayo Clinic.
One way it is used by #herbalists is inhaled (#aromatherapy) which may actually be beneficial for your health. You just need to find the best essential oils for whatever you need.
"Aromatherapy is a caring, hands-on therapy which seeks to induce relaxation, to increase energy, to reduce the effects of stress and to restore lost balance to mind, body and soul." Robert Tisserand
The scent of an essential oil can create waves of nostalgia or help you tap into emotions, and when some essential oils are taken internally, they can even improve mood, wellness and overall health.
1. Lavender Essential Oil
Steam distilled from the flowers of the lavender bush, this fresh scent offers a relaxing experience. Its unique composition have properties that help soothing the skin and it's one of the best options to help you sleep.
2. Tea Tree Essential Oil
This oil possesses amazing antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Diffusing Tea Tree oil benefits the air in your home because it purifies and and freshens as it disperses.
3. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Used as a medicine to treat a variety of common diseases and conditions including nasal congestion, asthma, and as a tick repellant. Diluted eucalyptus oil may also be applied to the skin as a remedy for health problems such as arthritis and skin ulcers. Eucalyptus oil is also used to ease cold symptoms and provide respiratory health benefits.
4. Rosemary Essential Oil
Its invigorating scent activates sharp thinking, sparks motivation and helps you feel more awake. Rosemary oil has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties you can benefit from by massaging the oil on the affected area.
5. Peppermint Essential Oil
This oil can be applied to the skin for problems like headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and itching. In aromatherapy, peppermint oil is promoted for treating coughs and colds, reducing pain, improving mental function, and reducing stress.
Final Recommendations
No matter what use you want the #essentialoil for, you must dilute it in another carrier oil (coconut, almond or olive) or water as essential oils are potent and can sometimes cause irritation or allergic reactions in some people. Choose oil that hasn't been chemically processed whenever possible. Chemical distillation can dilute or contaminate essential oils, reducing their efficacy and scent.