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Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic extracts which are distilled from a variety of aromatic plant material including grasses, leaves, flowers, needles & twigs, peel of fruit, wood and roots. Specific essential oils have their own special properties to heal specific ailments. You can use essential oils as compresses, in a bath, in a massage, or in steam inhalators.
The Top 20 Essential Oils are as under:
Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus or
Eucalyptus radiata:
Eucalyptus has a refreshing effect on the nervous system and is
useful in treating tiredness, poor concentration & headaches. It is
also helpful in treating respiratory problems, such as coughs,
colds, and asthma. Also helps to boost the immune system, and
relieve muscle tension. Its antibiotic properties make it helpful in
the treatment of skin infections, wounds, herpes and ulcers.
Ylang Ylang, Cananga odorata:
Ylang ylang has a calming effect on the nervous system and is useful
for treating anxiety, stress, depression & tension. Helps one to
relax, and can reduce muscle tension. Ylang ylang is an excellent
aphrodisiac for both men & women. It is also very beneficial in
balancing the sebum secretions of the skin and is suitable for both
dry and oily skin types.
Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens:
The cooling and calming effect of geranium make it useful in
treating anxiety, palpitations and panic attacks. Helps to balance
hormones in women. It is good for balancing the sebum secretions of
the skin and is suitable for both dry and oily skin types. Can be
both relaxing and uplifting, as well as antidepressant.
Peppermint, Mentha piperita:
Useful in treating headaches, muscle aches, digestive disorders such
as slow digestion, indigestion, belching, diarrhoea, food poisoning,
nausea, morning sickness, travel sickness and flatulence. It is
useful for treating coughs, spasmodic coughs, asthma, sinusitis,
head colds & migraine.
Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia:
Its cooling effect relaxes the mind and body, and also useful in
treating wounds, burns, and skin care. It is very useful to treat
irritability, depression, insomnia, hysteria, shock and nervous
tension.
Lemon, Citrus limon:
Very
uplifting, yet relaxing. Helpful in treating wounds, infections, and
house cleaning and deodorizing.
Jasmine, Jasminum officinale:
It is a very relaxing and anti depressant oil. Jasmine is excellent
aphrodisiac oil and is also beneficial for menstrual cramps. It
helps relieve labour pain.
Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea:
Natural
pain killer, helpful in treating muscular aches and pains. Very
relaxing, and can help with insomnia. Also very helpful in balancing
hormones. It has hypotensive properties and can be used to treat
high blood pressure.
Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia:
Tea tree is a germicidal & antibacterial oil, good for treating all
sorts of fungal infections including vaginal yeast infections, jock
itch, athletes foot, and ringworm. Also helps to boost the immune
system. It is very useful in treating respiratory infections like
colds & flu.
Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylancium:
Cinnamon, a stimulating & tonifying oil, is useful for strengthening
and tonifying the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.
The strong antiseptic properties of cinnamon make it good for
treating colds & flu.
Roman Chamomile, Anthemus nobilis:
Very relaxing, and can help with sleeplessness and anxiety. Also
good for muscle aches and tension. Useful in treating wounds and
infection.
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis:
Very
stimulating and uplifting, good to help mental stimulation as well
as to stimulate the immune system. Very good for muscle aches and
tension. Stimulating to the digestive system. Rosemary is also used
in the treatment of colds, flu & coughs. Its aphrodisiac properties
make it very beneficial in the treatment frigidity.
Basil, Ocimum basilicum:
It is
relaxing and uplifting and is an ideal remedy for mental fatigue,
headaches & insomnia. Helpful to women who have PMS problems.
Clove, Syzgium aromaticum:
It is a powerful antiseptic and is very useful in treating
infectious diseases and septic wounds & ulcers. Its anti-neuralgic
properties make it very useful for soothing the pain of toothache or
an abscess.
Chamomile, Matricaria recutica:
Chamomile is soothing and calming oil and helps relieve insomnia,
irritability and nervousness. Helps to balance hormones in women and
is a good treatment of menstrual cramps. Its anti inflammatory and
soothing properties make it very suitable for allergic skin
conditions.
Sandalwood, Santalum album:
Sandalwood is a calming and relaxing oil which helps calm anxiety,
aids meditation and soothes the nervous system. Sandalwood is also
very useful in the treatment of urinary tract infections like
cystitis, gonorrhea & smelly discharges. Its anti-inflammatory
properties make it very soothing for dry itching and inflamed skin.
Rosewood, Amba rosaeodora:
Rosewood is a calming and uplifting oil, which helps aid
concentration, relieve headaches and many stress related disorders.
Its aphrodisiac properties make it very beneficial in the treatment
frigidity. Rosewood is very helpful in treating hot, dry & inflamed
skin conditions and is also used to treat scarring & wrinkles.
Neroli, Citrus aurantium:
It aids
relaxation, helps clear the mind and lifts the spirits. Neroli is
extremely useful for treating dry, mature skin, wrinkles, & stretch
marks and for rejuvenating the skin.
Grapefruit, Citrus paradise:
The
detoxifying effect of grapefruit on the body helps with lymphatic
cleansing, reducing cellulite and is one of the main oils used in
the treatment of obesity. It is also very beneficial for the
respiratory system and helps in the treatment of colds, flu and
fever. Grapefruit is very useful on oily skin, open pores and acne.
It also helps to tone and tighten loose skin.
Cedarwood, Cedrus atlantica:
It is helpful in the treatment of chronic conditions like arthritis,
chronic diarrhoea, & cystitis. It is excellent in the treatment of
nervous tension, chronic anxiety, depression & tiredness. Its
combination of antiseptic & astringent properties makes it a good
treatment for oily skin & hair, acne, dandruff & scalp infections.
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