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The use of essential oils is not limited to
aromatherapy and beautiful smelling candles. Essential oils are believed to
have some very powerful, medicinal and therapeutic effects. In this article,
we will discuss some of the healing uses and properties of various types of
essential oils.
Pain: Essential oils are especially effective when treating pain. Massaging
oils and lotions are some of the very best ways to apply it to the body.
Some oils to consider include, clove bun, chamomile, lemongrass and
lavender. These are all great for numbing and subsequently reducing pain. To
decrease the swelling often associated with pain, it is best to use
chamomile, juniper, lavender and rose. These oils help to reduce both pain
and swelling. Other essential oils work to reduce pain by blocking the
brain’s pain signals. These oils include lemongrass, frankincense and
ginger.
Sleep Trouble: Essential oils which are good for inducing sleep, include
mandarin, orange blossom, frankincense, tangerine, clary sage, chamomile and
sandalwood. These work well when used in bath water or directly on the skin
using massage oils or lotions
Headaches: Lavender, peppermint, lemongrass and basil are just a few of the
essential oils that work well in alleviating various types of headaches.
Stress: The essential oils bergamot, lavender, marjoram, rose and chamomile,
amongst others, help to alleviate feelings of stress.
Depression: Essential oils such as bergamot, cardamom, clove, clary sage,
orange and lemon Melissa have antidepressant properties. They work well to
help remedy mild levels of depression and the blahs.
Stimulation: If you are having trouble staying alert, you may want to grab
these essential oils; basil, cinnamon, black pepper, clove, peppermint,
ginger, rosemary or angelica. They help to stimulate the mind and the body.
High Blood Pressure: Most people aren’t aware that essential oils have
medicinal qualities. Neroli, tangerine, orange, ylang ylang, Melissa and
geranium are known to help lower blood pressure. Of course, this does not
mean that one is to ditch their high blood pressure medicine, but these oils
are great to take in concert with medication that is already being
prescribed.
Bacterial Infections: Some essential oils have very strong antibacterial
properties. Some good ones to consider include cinnamon, garlic, savory,
clove bud, bay laurel, thyme, bay rum, pine rose, tea tree, myrtle,
lemongrass and lavender. The above oils can help treat bladder, gum, skin,
sinus, throat and bowel infections. They can either be ingested through the
skin or inhaled. The right essential oils can also aid in helping to treat
urinary tract infections. Sitzbaths and massages using oils with niaouli or
sandlewood rubbed on the belly and around the kidney portion of the lower
back can be very effective.
Viral Infections: Many essential oils have strong antiviral elements. Bay,
black pepper, garlic, cinnamon bark myrrh, melissa, oregano and rose are
some of the standouts. You will also find, if you look closely, that some
cough drops and cold medications have some of these same oils.
Essential oils not only smell great, but they also have very strong healing
properties. Their use can curtail many common ailments of the skin and the
mind. They work well to lift the spirits. If one is interested in using
alternative methods to heal sickness or to lift their mood, essential oils
and aromatherapy are a fantastic place to begin.
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