| > | | | | memory. It is an excellent hair tonic, improving |
| Essential oils have lots of curative properties that are | | | | circulation to the scalp and is helpful for dandruff. |
| helpful in treating common diseases. These are the | | | | Rosemary essential oil is helpful for: |
| safe and natural way to improve your overall health. | | | | 1. Circulation: Use in the bath, or in carrier oil. |
| This article discusses three commonly used essential | | | | Rosemary has a warming, comforting effect. |
| oils along with their healing properties. Read this article | | | | 2. Dandruff, hair in poor condition: Use in carrier oil |
| to treat your common ailments and improve your | | | | for scalp massage. Leave for thirty minutes before |
| overall health naturally. | | | | shampooing. |
| 1. Peppermint | | | | 3. Fainting: Inhale neat, like smelling salts. |
| The peppermint oil is obtained from the leaves and | | | | 4. Mental fatigue, poor memory: Inhale neat. |
| flowers by steam distillation and varies in quality | | | | 5. Stomach pain, wind: Mix in carrier oil and gently |
| depending on climatic and soil conditions. It is very | | | | massage the affected area. |
| therapeutic oil which has a cooling effect on the skin | | | | 3. Sage |
| and lessens pain. Peppermint is excellent for digestive | | | | The sage oil is made from the sun dried leaves by |
| problems. It also makes a great foot bath for hot, | | | | distillation. The essential oil is toxic in high doses, so |
| aching feet. It is not advisable to use this oil during | | | | use with care. |
| pregnancy. | | | | Sage essential oil is helpful for: |
| Peppermint essential oil is helpful for: | | | | 1. Aching joints, rheumatism: Add to your bath or |
| 1. Bad breath: Add five drops to 300 ml of water | | | | use in carrier oil to massage the affected areas. |
| and use as a mouthwash. | | | | 2. Nervous exhaustion: A good tonic. Add to your |
| 2. Heartburn and indigestion: Mix into carrier oil and | | | | bath, and soak for at least 15 minutes. |
| massage the stomach and rib cage. | | | | 3. Fluid retention: Add to your bath or use in carrier |
| 3. Hot, aching feet: Add ten drops to a large bowl of | | | | oil. |
| lukewarm water. Soak feet for at least fifteen | | | | 4. Excess perspiration: Dilute five drops in a glass of |
| minutes. | | | | water. Soak cotton wool in the solution and use it |
| 4. Migraine: Use it neat on the temples. | | | | under the arms and on the feet several times daily. |
| 5. Sinus, catarrh: Inhale, or use to massage the face. | | | | 5. Sore, bleeding gums: Dilute five drops in a glass of |
| 6. Travel sickness: Inhale, or blend in carrier oil and | | | | water and use as a mouthwash. |
| massage the stomach and temples. | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| 2. Rosemary | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| The rosemary essential oils are distilled from the | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| flowers and leaves. It is known as the herb for | | | | before embarking on any health program. |
| remembrance and clears the mind and stimulates the | | | | |