We
have a slight obsession with oil. We eat it, drink it, rub it on our bodies,
massage it into our hair, and use it as a pretty powerful medicine as well.
There are so many different kinds of oils to help our bodies thrive, and they
each have their own unique value. Essential
oils
have their place secured in a natural beauty routine: They're natural,
chemical-free alternatives to everything from traditional cosmetics to
potentially toxic fragrances. But many can do a lot more than just smell good. In
this discussion we will introduce you to some of the essential oils that carry
a bundle of benefits along with an enchanting fragrance.
1. Peppermint: The bright scent of
peppermint does more than to freshen up your breath. It is also used to soothe
nausea and other stomach issues, help stop itching, and cool overworked muscles
(thanks to the menthol).
Add
drops of peppermint oil to a bowl of hot water and breathe in the steam to
fight congestion, or rub diluted oil into sore muscles.
2. Lavender: Lavender
is go-to oil for almost any situation: Not only is it one of the few oils that
is gentle enough to use undiluted, it's a "virtual first aid kit in a
bottle." The antibacterial properties allow it to fight germs and, like
peppermint, it's often credited with aiding digestion and helping fight
headaches.
3. Rose: This
rose
by any name will smell as sweet: Look for it labeled as Rose Otto, rose oil, or
rose essential oil, and choose oils produced in Bulgaria and Turkey for the
highest quality. These slightly-distilled oils won't have the strong scents of
oils used for perfumes, but they are more popular with aroma therapists.
4. Clove: Clove
oil is also antiseptic, so diluted versions can treat bug bites, cuts, and
scrapes; other suggested treatments help clear up earaches, digestion problems,
nasal congestion, stomachaches, and headaches. As an added bonus, it's an aphrodisiac
and therefore a popular form of stress relief.
5. Lemon Balm:
Lemon balm essential oil, also known as Melissa essential oil after the plant's
Latin name, Melissa officinalis, doesn't look like much, but it has plenty of
benefits. It's an antidepressant, it keeps your nervous system working
smoothly, it calms anxiety and inflammation, it counteracts insomnia, it heals
ulcers, it fights bacterial infections, and has been credited with treating
herpes, headaches, and high blood pressure.
From
ancient to modern times, natural oils have been used to treat anxiety, aches,
and even acne. Use these oils in your daily life and have a healthy life and
live longer.
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