Essential oils have been used in traditional medicines for centuries. Essential oils are just concentrated liquid of plants. Lavender, eucalyptus and peppermint are some if the common essential oils in the market. It can be used for topical application, ingestion and aroma therapy.
Essential oils can treat different illnesses and relieve symptoms in the body.
Here are 11 essential oils that can be used to treat different kinds of illnesses.
Peppermint – An all-around Essential oil.
• Upset stomachs
• Inflammation
• Indigestion
• Stress
• Bug Repellant
Tea Tree Oil – The best antimicrobial essential oil. Works great for cleaners and aromatherapy.
• Bug Repellant
• Cleanse wounds
• Moisturize skin
Lavender – A great multipurpose essential oils.
• Reduce Fever
• Calm the Nerves
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Reduce inflammation
• Relieves poison ivy
• Used in Aromatherapy
• Soothe bug bites
Eucalyptus – An aromatic essential oil, great for topical and aromatherapy.
• Use as a deodorant
• Antibacterial
• Antiseptic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Removes mucus build up
• Relieves stress
Lemon – This essential oil can be used in aromatherapy and topical application
• Antiviral cleaner
• Antibacterial
• Heal scrapes and grazes
• Lessen acne marks
Citronella – Known for its distinctive smell. Plant can be easily grown at home.
• Natural bug repellant
• Used in cleansers and deodorants
• Fight of exhaustion
Orange – Made from concentrated oil from oranges
• Used in antibacterial sprays
• Infused in cleaners
• Boost the mood
• Relieves stress
• Increase energy
Vanilla – Used in soaps, candles and perfumes
• Used for aromatherapy
• Infused in candles
• Stress reliever
• Meditation
Rosemary – An aromatic essential oil
• Improve memory
• Increase concentration
• Used in bug repellants
• Removes dandruff
• Relieved skin irritation
• Alleviate pain
• Improves creativity
Clove – Great for topical application
• Anti-inflammatory
• Analgesic
• Can be used in aromatherapy
• Relieve congestion
• Ease breathing
• Instant toothache remedy
Lemongrass – One of the lesser known essential oils
• Antibacterial
• Used in aftershaves and skin creams
• Improve mood
• Increase energy
Read on about the essential oils you want to try. Some essential oils have negative side effects when consumed. It can damage the teeth, cause diarrhea and nausea. When consuming essential oils remember to dilute them first.
