Essential oils have been used medicinally for centuries to treat health issues.
Today we bow down low to these special oils and teach you how to incorporate their healing powers into your every day life.
Research has shown what many people have known for centuries that essential oils have amazing healing properties for natural healing without any of the side effects of prescribed medications. It has fast become popular to use essential oils in many skin care and cosmetic products.
Diffusers are an excellent way of using Essential oils. Some of the benefits include:
- helps you relax and sleep well
- improves your immune system and keep colds and flu away
- reduces inflammation
- relieves respiratory problems
- pain relief
- acts as an insect repellant
- boosts your memory
- and many more…….
Some of the most common issues you can heal using essential oils:
- Cold sores
- Infections
- Cuts and minor burns
- Acne
- Fungal infections
- Athletes foot
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Warts
- Sunburn
- Colds and flu
- Inflammation
If you are new to essential oils and their healing properties here is a basic guide to essential oils and common uses.
Frankincense Essential Oil – this is the “KING” of essential oils. Promotes relaxation, good health, wound healing, has anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, research into anti-cancer properties is ongoing.
Lavender Essential Oil – use to heal minor burns, skin irritation, cuts, stings, relaxation and aid sleep, slow ageing process, pain relief.
Tea tree Essential Oil – use to heal cold sores, infections and cuts, acne, Athletes foot, psoriasis and eczema, warts and skin tags.
Peppermint Essential Oil – help pain in joints, improve respiratory problems, boosts energy and performance, stops headaches.
Rosehip Essential Oil – for regeneration and anti-ageing, prevents scarring, boosts the immune system.
Ginger Essential Oil – has anti-inflammatory properties and research has indicated that it can help with pain associated with arthritis, treat stomach problems and breathing problems.
Turmeric Essential Oil – has many healing properties it acts as an anti-allergic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent. It also is a strong relaxant and aids in balancing the immune system of the body. There is ongoing research into the benefits of Turmeric oil for cancer patients.
Grapefruit Essential Oil – aids weight loss, helps fight colds and flu, and can ease arthritis. It is a natural detoxification agent for the body therefore boosting the immune system.
The most common ways to use Essential Oils :
- Topically – Essential oils pass through the skin quickly and easily and therefore work more effectively.
- Ingestion – as Essential Oils are very powerful care should be taken when ingesting. Most can be taken internally however it is necessary to dilute with water or a carrier oil and to remember that only a few drops are required for full effect.
- Inhaling – Using a diffuser or inhaling Essential Oils is a great way of benefiting from their healing properties as the lungs absorb the oils and circulate them throughout the body.
- Everyday use – it is very easy to use Essential Oils in the products that we use every day for personal hygiene and household use. There are many homemade recipes for toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soaps and household cleaners.
Some homemade natural recipes include:
Shampoo
- Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E oil
20 drops of Essential oil (Tea tree, Lavender, lemon, Peppermint) – you can mix and match!
1/2 tsp carrier oil ( Almond oil, coconut oil, olive oil)
1/4 cup filtered water
How to prepare:
Put all ingredients in a bowl or jar.
Mix together.
Shake before each use.
Shelf life about 30 days!
Hair Conditioner
- Ingredients:
1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar or White Vinegar
1 cup purified water
20 drops of Essential Oil ( Rosemary oil, Lemon oil, Tea tree, Peppermint, mix and match)
How to prepare:
Put Apple Cider Vinegar or White Vinegar and water in a bottle.
Mix together.
Add Essential oils and shake to mix.
Apply to hair.
Shake before each use.
Rinse after application for best results.
Shelf life about 30 days!
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