Essential Oils Posts

Essential oils can be used for just about anything.  Bruises can be relieved with lavender; apply it neat to get the best benefit. Frankincense, neroli, and rose can be used for aging skin; mix it with a carrier oil like grapeseed or add some to a cream or lotion that is fragrance free.  Steam your face by putting several drops of eucalyptus or lavender or a combination of the two to dee...

Whether it's a small bump or a large, deep bruise in a thigh muscle or calf muscle, bruises are typically beautifully colored and can be very sore.  There are some recipes for essential oils that will help take down any swelling and pain.  They also speed up the bruise recovery time.  These recipes can be used neat or diluted 50/50 with lotion or carrier oil.  Carrier oil is an...

Colds are caused by viruses and affect the respiratory system, nasal passages and throat.  They do not respond to antibiotics.  Naturopathic physicians consider a cold as an attempt by the body to eliminate impurities from the body.  This belief is more prevalent now that colds aren't limited to any one season of the year.  These impurities come from everything from pollution t...

Feeling anxious at times is normal for all of you.  You might have to give a presentation, go for an interview, see the dentist (UGH!!), or meet your new in-laws.  All of these situations can give you an anxiety attack. These attacks can make your palms sweat, heart beat faster, give you headaches, give you upset stomachs, and make you loose sleep. In a severe anxiety attack you might ne...

Geranium plants originated in South Africa and spread from there.  There are approximately 700 varieties of Geranium but only ten supply the essential oil.  It doesn't have any side effects but can cause sensitivity because it balances the hormonal system.  It's best not to use if you are pregnant.  It can be used to treat acne, neuralgia, stress, menopausal problems, PMS, tons...

Many people use a multitude of pesticides and poisons to kill and repel insects. Essential oils can take the place of many of these chemicals.  They can protect plants from insects, mildew and other plant diseases, protect your home from fleas, protect animals from mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, protect people from insects, heal bites, relieve itching and treat sunburn. To get rid of fire ants:...

If you check out the category "Essential Oils" on this site you will find articles on many different oils and their uses.  Today I'm going to give you some recipes for cleaning and disinfecting your home and have it smell great too.Lavender & Tea Tree Spray Cleaner:  1 tsp. borax, 2 Tbls. white vinegar, 2 Cups hot water, 1/4 tsp. Lavender essential oil, 3 drops Tea Tree essential oil...

Http://www.aromawraps.com/2009/07/29/lavender.html is devoted to aromatherapy, its products, uses, and recipes.  "Lavender" comes from the Mint family and has become a household herb as of late. To get the oil, the flowering top of the plant is steam distilled.  Lavender has the ability to speed tissue regeneration.  This property was discovered by Rene' Gattefosse' when he used it ...

Candida is a natural element that is on the skin in warm places like armpits, in the vagina and in the intestines.  Occasionally our natural growth of Candida can get out of hand and cause us some discomfort.  An overgrowth of Candida can be brought on by overusing antibiotics, steroids, contraceptives and exposure to things such as mold. Here are some ideas to help relieve that discomfo...

When purchasing essential oils you need to get the purest form available to achieve themaximum results.  There are several ways that the oils are extracted from the plant.  Steam Distillation:  The purest oils are commonly extracted with this method.  In thismethod there is no contact with an contaminants.  The method itself is relatively simple.the plant is placed into a ...

Back pain can come from several sources.  It can be caused by lifting incorrectly, poor posture, badly fitting shoes, being overweight, and being pregnant.  Other causes can be sleeping in the wrong position, a bad mattress or an injury.  Back pain can be in your upper back or lower back and it might never completely go away.  A plain massage will often help back pain; but, whe...

According to Ayurveda, the flow of oil on the head is known as Shirodhara. This treatment focuses mainly on the head. In a typical massage, the head receives very little attention. According to Ayurveda Indian therapy, the head, neck and shoulders carry a great deal of stress and tension throughout the day. This technique soothes and comforts the mind, and brings the body into harmony through...

You don't have to use cleaners that have all sorts of toxic ingredients.  By combiningessential oils in water you can clean and disinfect your home, make it smell good, removemold, kill viruses, bacteria, and dust mites.  If you combine oils with cleaner you shoulduse THIEVES HOUSEHOLD CLEANER.You can make a basic disenfectant by combining some Thieves, and 5 drops each of lavender, lemo...

Essential oils can be used for everything from a foot bath to a poultice to relieve sore muscles.  They work well as a decongestant, cough reliever, and fever reducer.  They can bring relief to an upset stomach and help heal acne.  Some things to consider when using essential oils.    1.    Do a test patch on the inside of your elbow at least 24 hrs. be...

The use of peppermint more than likely goes back to Greece.  It was used as a digestive aid,to manage gallbladder disease, and it was inhaled for coughs.  Peppermint has several usesin today's world including the ones listed above.To use it for indigestion just put a drop of pure peppermint oil on the back of your handand lick it off.  You can give it to kids too but don't use an en...

Patchouli Oil comes from a plant that is native to Malaysia and India.  In those countriesit is called puchaput. This word comes from Hindustan words 'patch' meaning green and 'ilai'meaning leaf.  It is extracted from the plants by first drying the leaves then fermentingthem.  When that is done the oil is extracted through steam distillation.  When goods like Indian silk shawls...

Lemongrass is beneficial for your body.  It has many, many health and preventative benefits.It can be used in a standard dilution of 25 - 30 drops of oil to one ounce of carrier oil orlotion.  This dilution can be applied to the body for certain conditions or used as a bodymassage for all over rejuvenation.  Lemongrass helps relieve flatulence, acne, athlete's foot and muscle aches....

Bergamot oil, like many other essential oils, has many healing qualities.  It can cheer upyour mood and is a great antidpressant.  It works to combat melacholy and sorrows.  It hasanti-inflammatory properties and it is an antiseptic.  It is an antispasmodic and hinders the expansion of nervous and muscular spasms. It keeps germs from spreading because of its antiseptic qualitie...

Neroli oil comes from the beautiful white blossoms of the orange tree.  This oil has manytherapeutic properties and is used extensively for these purposes.  It has a fresh, citrusy,exotic, fresh fragrance.  Neroli oil works good for relieving muscle pain.  It calms down heart palpitations.  It canrestore a fresh glow to your skin and helps reduce scars and stretch marks.&n...

Orange oil is non-irritant and non-toxic but can't be taken internally.  Like other citrus oilsit can cause sensitivity to sunlight so you need to be careful when wearing it outside.  Thereare two types of orange oil, pressed and distilled, the pressed oil is less apt to cause thesensitivity problem.  Orange oil has a very cheerful scent.  It can be put in a diffuser to perk up...

Myrrh was used to preserve mummies in ancient times and it also was used to treat infections including leprosy and syphilis.  It also was used to treat dental conditions and bad breath. In ancient times is was also used in incense, perfumes, embalming and fumigations.  It has been used to treat bleeding, wounds, and muscle pains. Records show that it has been used since 600 B.C. or earli...

Lemon, along with several other oils, kills bacteria. This includes bacterial from odors assevere as those from cancer.  Just by diffusing it into the room you can kill menningococcus,typhus, pneumococcus, staphylococcus and streptococcus.  It can also be sprayed on surfaces to disinfect them.  It helps relieve the itch from chickenpox or measles.  Add just 2 drops of lemon oil...

Lavender is one of the few oils that can be used on most anything.  Put a dab on a burn to cut the pain and promote healing.  It can calm you from the shock of getting the burn.  To use it for sunburn mix lavender into aloe gel, or cider vinegar to take out the sting.Lavender is the best for helping you sleep.  Put a few drops on your pillow and inhale the relaxing scent. ...

Helichrysom is also called Immortelle and Everlasting.  It's called Everlasting because it'smade from the Strawflower which is popular in dried flower arrangements. It's color ranges from pale yellow to very dark brown.  The scent is something between flowers and tea.Helichrysom is very efffective on pain.  Mix it 25 - 30 drops of helichrysom oil to one ounceof carrier oil or unscen...

Grapefruit oil comes from the peel of the grapefruit and and produced by a process calledcold pressing.  It is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.  It oxidizes quicklyso it's best to buy in small quantities. It can be used as a facial brightener by adding it to your facial spritzer or toner.  It ispurported to help your hair grow too.  If you find yourself stress ea...

Ginger is a light-gold oil with a warm, spicy-woodsy odor.  It has effects on your digestivesystem, can be used as an expectorant, and it can be warming and drying. It can be irritatingso be sure to follow dilution instructions. Ginger oil is a very potent spice oil and needs to be used with caution and skill.  It can help with motion sickness and in some cases, morning sickness.  I...

Geranium is originally from South Africa but today's biggest producers are Reunion, Egypt, and Russia.  The oil can be brownish-yellow to light green depending on where it is grown.It's scent is similar to rose and can be very uplifting. This quality makes it a wonderfuloil for depression.  Geranium is an alcohol so it will effect people in different ways.  Somefind it stimulating a...

You know the scent of eucalyptus.  It is medicinal and most all of us have smelled it inbody rubs and spas.  It is a germicide so it can be used where there is infection.You can also used eucalyptus for fevers, colds and flus.  Put a few drops in cool water, soak a cloth in the solution and apply the compresses to the lower legs.  This will help to lower a temperature. You can ...

Cypress oil's fragrance is described as being smoky, resinous, warm, spicy, and sweet-balsamic.It smells similar to pine.  About 30 pounds of needles and twigs are needed to make one ounce of oil. If you feel you are catching a cold this should be your first act of defense.  Using a standarddilution, 25 drops of cypress oil to one ounce of carrier oil or unscented lotion, apply tothe thr...

Many of us might remember the distinctive scent in our dentist's office.  Clove oil was usedas a disinfectant for many years in dentist and doctor's offices.  Today you can put it in a diffuser and achieve the same effect in your home.  If you want to use it on yourself, however, be sure to dilute it properly.  It is considered a hot, powerful spice oil and can burn your skin i...

Clary Sage is a clear oil with a sweet, nutty, floral-like scent.  The plants are native to southern Europe but are raised in the Mediterranean, Russia, USA, England, Morocco and Central Europe. The best quality is said to be grown in France, England, and Morocco.  Clary Sage can be used for painful menstruation by mixing it with oil or lotion and applyingit to the lower abdomen.  I...

Frankincense comes from North East Africa.  The gum is produced in Somalia, China, andSouth Arabia.  In the ancient world it was considered one of the most valuable substancesaround. It's value was almost as great as gold and the name has become synonoymous withthe term incense.  Both men and women like it because the fragrance can fit either one.  The fragrance has hadreligiou...

Stress is a factor in everyone's life especially in today's economy.  Stress takes on differentforms.  It can affect your sleep patterns, cause muscle tension, make you irritable, and causedepression. There are medications that can be prescribed by your doctor that can help you withthese symptoms, but they often have side effects of their own. People have begun to turnto holistic approac...

You've heard a lot about essential oils and have determined that you want to use them tohelp you to better health.  Now you need to know how to mix them so you will get the mostfrom them without causing irritation.  Here are some methods of mixing and using oilsthat will help you use them correctly.You're tired after that long day at work and want a good soak in a bath.  Take anywhe...

The benefits of essential oils can be delivered in several ways. They can be inhales, applied with lotions or oils, put in bath products, shampoos and conditioners, and theycan be used as compresses. A common way of getting oils in the air so you can inhale them is with a diffuser.  Put 25 - 30 drops of oil in your diffuser and run it for up to an hour, shut it off for a while and then you an...

Most everyone has hair, it can be fine, long, short, dry, thick, thin, or normal.  No matterwhat type it is there are essential oils that will help it be the best it can be. Sadly, aswe age our hair can thin and loose its youthful luster. The oils mentioned in this article will help any kind of hair.Oils that promote hair growth are: Basil, Pepperint and Rosemary.  If you have oily hair ...

There are five skin types and each type requires different oils to keep it at its optimum.These oils can be purchased in most health food stores. They sometimes come in capsules but most often are in bottles with droppers.Good oils for normal skin are geranium, cedarwood, Ylang-ylang, tea tree, jasmine evening primrose, almond orange, rose and rosewood.Oils that work on combination skin are neroli...

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