| Essential oils are aromatic oils extracted from plants | | | | wonderful antiseptic properties and can be good for |
| and have many therapeutic benefits. Essential oils are | | | | healing problems with the skin. |
| used to soothe the skin, heal cuts, eliminate pimples, | | | | Citronella |
| help you relax, relieve digestive problems and even | | | | Citronella oil is a natural insect repellent so it's no |
| cure colds and flus. | | | | wonder they use it in the manufacture of oils and |
| For therapeutic purposes, only the most pure oils will | | | | sprays as well as candles to repel insects. To protect |
| do. Unfortunately there are many companies out | | | | your pet against fleas, try soaking his collar in |
| there selling low quality oils and you should only buy | | | | citronella oil. To help keep down insects in summer, |
| from a source that you trust. Like with anything else, | | | | buy some citronella Geraniums and put the around |
| you get what you get what you pay for so if an oil | | | | your porch or deck. |
| seems to be priced quite cheaply, it's probably not a | | | | Garlic |
| good quality oil for medicinal purposes. | | | | Garlic is another natural insect repellent and is vital in |
| When using essential oils, it's important to remember | | | | helping to keep your immune system healthy. It can |
| that these oils are strong and should not be applied | | | | be a great way to help prevent colds and viruses |
| directly to the skin. Mix them with base oils like | | | | naturally. It also has antibacterial and antifungal |
| almond or wheatgerm oil to reduce their potency. | | | | properties. And it tastes good too! |
| Essential Oils And Their Uses | | | | Patchouli |
| Lavender | | | | This fragrant oil smells great when used in an oil |
| Perhaps the most popular of the essential oils, | | | | burner but it is also a great topical treatment for |
| lavender has many uses. It is a great topical | | | | eczema and dandruff. |
| treatment which can help heal cuts, bruises and burns | | | | Ylang-ylang |
| and is also a wonder aid to help you relax and can be | | | | This is another fragrant oil that can be burned for it's |
| a natural sleep inducer. | | | | aroma, and is also reputed to relieve stress, |
| Peppermint | | | | palpitations and high blood pressure. |
| Peppermint oil is great for treating digestive | | | | Orange Oil |
| complaints and may be used in preparations for | | | | Use this oil as an aroma therapy, it is reputed to help |
| freshening breath. | | | | with depression and nervous tension. |
| Tea Tree and Eucalyptus | | | | Cinnamon |
| These oils have long been used to treat a variety of | | | | This tasty herb is becoming popular for many |
| respiratory ailments. These oils can be massaged into | | | | treatments but it's great when used as an aroma |
| the chest or used in an oil burner and help relive | | | | therapy. Mix it with orange oil and you'll have a |
| congestion making them excellent oils to use for | | | | wonderful homey smell in your house. As a topical oil, |
| colds. Tea tree oil is also a natural antiseptic and can | | | | it is excellent for warts and viral infections. |
| be dabbed on cuts, bites and stings. It can be used | | | | If you are really ambitious, you can grow these herbs |
| to treat spots and pimples and can be used to gargle | | | | yourself and collect the oil by stewing large amounts |
| but should never be swallowed. | | | | in pure water. Collect the steam and let it cool. The |
| Geranium | | | | essential oils will rise to the top of the drained water |
| Geranium oil has been used for years as a pain | | | | and can be collected with an eyedropper. Or if you |
| reliever. | | | | want a less labor intensive method, you can buy a |
| Rosemary and Thyme | | | | product called a "flower still" which will help make the |
| Not only do these herbs taste good but they have | | | | job easier. |