Health Benefits

Health Benefits

Lavender Oil - lavender oil, often used in aromatherapy, relieves tension, anxiety and depression, and helps to induce relaxation. Medicinally, lavender is used for its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, lavender oil is often used in the beauty industry to treat wrinkles, acne, eczema and scarring. It also improves circulation and is a great deodorizer.

Rosemary Oil - rosemary oil has many reputable qualities, including improving memory and stimulating blood circulation. Used on the skin, rosemary reduces dryness and inflammation, and also improves skin tone and clarity. Aromatherapeutically, rosemary eases mental exhaustion, and awakens the senses. Rosemary oil is also known as a deodorizer, and can be used as a room spray when diluted.

Lemon Oil - lemon oil has many redeeming aromatherapeutic, skin and hair care, and medicinal qualities. In aromatherapy, lemon oil has a strong reputation for alleviating mental exhaustion, anxiety, fatigue and depression, and promoting alertness, energy, and positive emotions. Cosmetically, lemon oil improves skin’s luster, detoxifies, and rejuvenates. It also improves oily skin, and its antiseptic qualities alleviate some skin disorders, including acne.

Chamomile Oil - chamomile oil, found in parts of Europe, possesses remarkable mental and physical soothing properties. Mentally, chamomile fights depression, fatigue, sleeplessness and sadness while promoting calmness. Physically, chamomile oil heals skin irritations, including insect bites and burns.

Peppermint Oil - peppermint oil is renowned for its refreshing, uplifting properties. Peppermint oil, when applied topically, awakens the skin and senses and also promotes circulation by providing a cooling effect. It also nourishes dull skin and helps with oily skin.

Eucalyptus Oil - eucalyptus oil, found exclusively in Australia, is used for multiple purposes. It is used mostly to awaken the senses, promote circulation, fight skin infections, heal wounds, improve respiratory conditions, and ease muscle pain.

Tea Tree Oil - tea tree oil, similar to eucalyptus, is also a well known all purpose Australian herb. Its medicinal properties include antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic ones. Tea tree is also used as an insect repellant, and it also helps to improve oily skin when used topically.

Lemongrass Oil - lemongrass oil, mainly used in the beauty and aromatherapy industries, has similar properties to lemon oil. Mentally, it is used to alleviate depression, fatigue and anxiety, and it invokes liveliness and mental clarity. Lemongrass oil is used in the cosmetic industry to fight cellulite, deodorize and promote skin circulation.

Cinnamon Oil - cinnamon oil, a familiar scent around the holidays, is a strong deodorizer. It also improves blood circulation, aids in wound healing, and fights infections. Cinnamon oil is widely used as a mild astringent in many skin care products.

Clary Sage Oil - clary sage, found in Europe, has a sweet, nutty fragrance and possesses many properties that are beneficial to the skin. Particularly, it encourages cell regeneration and rejuvenation. It improves the texture of skin by fighting wrinkles and inflammation. It is also a strong skin deodorizer. Aromatherapeutically, clary sage oil decreases depression and sluggishness.

Orange Oil - orange oil, unlike lemon oil, promotes calmness and serenity – it is often used to treat sleeplessness. Orange oil also has reputable skin care properties, including its ability to normalize dry or oily skin. It keeps skin young by stimulating the production of collagen, reducing puffiness and discouraging wrinkle formation. Orange oil also has the ability to clear up blemishes and cellulite because it helps to release toxins from the body.

Vanilla Oil - vanilla essential oil, one of the most popular scents around, is uplifting and also calming when used for aromatherapeutic purposes. Vanilla oil is also a strong antioxidant, so it helps to nourish and repair damaged skin tissue.

Sandalwood Oil - sandalwood oil is renowned for its anti-aging effects, although it can benefit all skin types. Specifically, it is highly moisturizing, soothing and softening to the skin, and it also repairs damaged skin tissues and encourages new skin cell growth. Sandalwood oil is especially good for razor bumps, dehydrated skin, acne, itchy skin, stretch marks, and dry skin.

Cedarwood Oil - cedarwood oil is particularly good for treating oily hair and skin being that it is a mild astringent. It also has inflammatory effects, which means that cedarwood alleviates itchy skin. Other benefits include its ability to repel insects and ward off bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Basil Oil - basil oil, which has a crisp, refreshing scent, is known to combat acne. Being a strong antiseptic, basil oil also possesses the ability to heal multiple skin conditions without common negative side effects. Basil oil, when added to shampoo, is also known to improve hair’s quality, making it healthy and shiny. Other properties include relieving mental fatigue, repelling insects, and relieving muscle pain.

Clove Oil - clove oil, another common holiday scent, is often recommended for skin care. Acne prone skin most benefits from this oil because of its strong antimicrobial and detoxifying properties. Clove oil also heals wounds, repels insects, stimulates skin circulation, de-stresses the mind and eases cold symptoms.

Health Benefits and different usages for some Essential Oils as Reflected in Homeopathic Journals. This information is not intended for medical diagnoses or treatment. If you suffer from any health problem please see your physician for treatment and advice.