| Essential oils are concentrated liquids extracted from | | | | which has potent antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-microbial |
| plants and their flowers or leaves or any other part. | | | | and anti-cancer properties. |
| It takes around 5000 rose petals to make a pound | | | | Cinnamon is a small evergreen tree, the most |
| of rose oil. Essential oils are generally used in | | | | common form used in the kitchen is the cinnamon |
| aromatherapy which is a form of alternate medicine. | | | | bark, used as it is or in powdered form. Cinnamon oil |
| Here the healing effects from the smell of extract | | | | is an essential oil known to cure cold, diarrhea and |
| are used to cure the disease. Essential oils have been | | | | contains anti-microbial properties. It is also believed to |
| in use in several cultures in ancient times, however, | | | | be helpful in treating diabetes and insulin resistance. |
| with modern technology it has gained importance in | | | | The oil can also be rubbed on the body to keep |
| the field of medicine. Some of the important and | | | | away mosquitoes. It is also used in preservation of |
| useful essential oils are mentioned in the succeeding | | | | certain foods. |
| paragraphs. | | | | Myrrh oil is an essential oil extracted from stems, |
| Peppermint oil is known to relieve mental fatigue, | | | | trunk and the branches. It is known to relieve the |
| energize the brain and relieve chest congestion. It is | | | | symptoms of sores, ulcers, chapped skin and |
| one of the oldest medicines in use, menthol being its | | | | wounds. It is also useful in containing the spread of |
| chief ingredient. It is also used to relieve abdominal | | | | gangrene. It is generally helpful is curing all types of |
| pain and acidity. | | | | skin disorders including eczema and wrinkles. |
| Ginger oil is an essential oil and is a popular remedy | | | | However, it is recommended that myrrh oil be used |
| for relieving the symptoms of cough and cold. It is | | | | in moderation and must be completely avoided by |
| also used to cure diarrhea and nausea, especially | | | | pregnant and lactating women. |
| useful for pregnant women who cannot take normal | | | | Though there are several benefits of essential oils, |
| medication for nausea. It is also used as a flavoring | | | | the extracts are generally very concentrated and |
| for tea and other beverages. | | | | must be used in moderation. It should not be applied |
| Basil is a low growing herb and comes in different | | | | directly on the skin and must be mixed with other oils |
| varieties depending on the region where it is grown. | | | | before application. It is an alternate form of |
| Basil is said to have originated in India, Iran and other | | | | medication and must not be replaced instead of your |
| parts of Asian countries. It is one of the oldest forms | | | | regular medicines without consultation with your |
| of medicines used in Asia. Basil is believed to assist in | | | | doctor. |
| curing asthma and diabetes. Basil oil is an essential oil | | | | |