Aromatherapy Essential Oils
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Here is a quick rundown of Aromatherapy Oils that should give you a quick introduction to the benefits of each aromatherapy oil. They are is no particular order, and they should have a link to an article with more information, if not I am working on it.
chamomille : calming
Useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, eczema, and other sensitive skin conditions.
Eucalyptus : antiseptic
Useful for coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, rheumatic conditions.
geranium : mildly astringent
Useful for cuts, sores, fungal infections, as an insect repellant, soothing skin problems, eczema, bruises, mildly diuretic, anti-depressant.
jasmine : antidepressant
Useful for depression, postnatal depression, strengthening contractions during labor, aphrodisiac
lavender : mildly analgesic
Useful for headaches, wounds, bruises, antiseptic, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, calming insomnia, mild depression.
marjoram : Mildly analgesic
Useful for menstrual pain, headache, sore throat, mildly sedative, insomnia, warming, improving circulation, acne.
neroli : Mildly sedative
Useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, improving circulation, acne, premenstrual tension/pain, backache.
rose : mildly analgesic
Useful for sore throat and sinus, congestion, puffiness, mildly sedative, insomnia, premenstrual tension/pain, menopause, reduced libido.
rosemary : Mild Stimulant
Useful for physical and mental fatigue, forgetfulness, respiratory problems, asthma, rheumatic aches and pains.
sandalwood : Mildly Antiseptic
Useful for dry, cracked, or chapped skin, acne, calming relaxation during meditation, aphrodisiac
angelica : Invigorating
Useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, blood purification and reducing inflammation
bay : Anti inflammatory
Useful for Dandruff, hair care, neuralgia, oily skin, poor circulation, sprains.
bergamot : Mildly antidepressant
Acne, abscesses, anxiety, boils, cold sores, cystitis, depression, halitosis, itching, loss of appetite
lemon Verbena : Mildly digestive
An excellent digestive, tonic, bath perfume and sedative
mint : Mild Digestive and antiseptic
Digestive, anti-spasmodic and antiseptic properties, mouth rinsing.
myrrh : antiseptic, anti-microbial
It helps to clear ailments such as colds, catarrh, coughs, sore throats and bronchitis
peppermint : Antiseptic and ant flatulent
Useful for Asthma, colic, exhaustion, fever, flatulence, headache, nausea, scabies
Sage :A nti oxidant and anti microbial
Useful for fever, headache, sore throat, mildly sedative, insomnia, warming, improving circulation.
vanilla : Aphrodisiac
Useful for food industries and as an aphrodisiac.
ylang ylang : Mildly sedative and Calming
Useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, reducing heart beat
If your interested in learning more about Aromatherapy have a look at Learn the Power of Aromatherapy
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