These 14 essential oils have been chosen for their
- pain relieving abilities
- anti-inflammatory properties
- versatility all the oils can be used for other ailments too
- and affordability, all the oils are very affordable and last a long time
Essential oils are absorbed directly into the blood stream, by-passing the digestive system. They have been used for centuries with some amazing results. Make sure you buy a 100% pure essential oils, they are highly concentrated therapeutic oils and for this reason only a few drops are needed in a base. In other words they must be diluted into bath tubs, massage oils, body lotions or creams. They are very effective in helping with all manner of problems, from inflammation, pain, calming the nervous system, improving digestion, encouraging repair and so much more, all with wonderful aromas. Introducing you to 14 essential oils that are simple to use.
Some safety rules first
1) Never take essential oils internally
2) Avoid the eyes and mucous membranes.
3) Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin
4) Do not use any if you are pregnant or suffer from epilepsy or high/low blood pressure.
5) Half and dose for the elderly, convalescent and young.
6) Essential oils can be used singly or as a mixture, a good number is a blend of three or less.
Dose – generally anything from 3 to 4 drops in 10mls (2 teaspoons) of body oil, cream or body lotion.
Basil essential oil – uplifting tonic This oil is a wonderful nerve tonic, an excellent essential oil for all sorts of digestive ailments, and helps arthritis and rheumatism, muscle spasm and gout.
Do not use if you are pregnant
Cedar wood essential oil – warming, soothing This oil can help to decongest the lymph system, helps to unblock arteries by breaking down fat deposits, and improves poor circulation. Cedar oil can help to reduce fluid retention.
Avoid if you are pregnant and do not use on children.
Clove Bud essential oil – analgesic (anti pain) Helps to relieve toothache very effectively, place 1 drop undiluted (in the mouth only) on the pain, until you manage to get to the dentist. This oil can also be added to carrier oils and lotions or a bath to help with joint pain. This is a powerful essential oil so use with care.
Eucalyptus – respiratory, lungs It is used for all sorts of breathing problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, congestion, sinuses. Excellent for urinary infections, and cystitis, also reduces fluid retention. Good for herpes, cuts, and wound healing. Eases muscle aches and rheumatism.
Caution Eucalyptus should not be used if you have high blood pressure or suffer from epilepsy and can be fatal if ingested.
Fennel essential oil – lymph, fluid retention For lymphatic decongestant, helps to reduce cellulite, cleansing oils for all systems. It relieves constipation, flatulence and nausea. Can help reduce fluid retention, reduce weight and help curb appetite. It can improve a poor circulation. A really good oil for menopause as it encourages the production of oestrogen. Also regulates the menstrual cycle. Do not use on children.
Frankincense essential oil also known as Boswellia Frankincense essential oil is good for relieving muscle aches and pain. It also helps to lessen the pain caused by rheumatism. Beneficial in helping anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, stress, cough, scars & stretch marks.
Geranium essential oil – balancing Reduces fluid retention, balances hormones, will help to reduce hot flushes, (for a more peaceful night). Helpful for varicose veins and haemorrhoids (piles), helps to stop bleeding. It will ease anxiety, depression, and nervous tension. It helps to balance all skin types. It is a good hormonal balancer for women menopause and PMS. Aids digestion, jaundice, gastritis, colitis, cleans digestive system of mucus, and liver tonic. Aids poor circulation, and stimulates lymphatic system.
Lavender – calm and relaxation This oil can help calm the digestive system. Reduces inflammation, relieves emotional stress, and anxiety. This oil is truly excellent for headaches, migraines, and insomnia. Helps heal wounds, bruises, burns, sunburn, acne, boils, eczema, and psoriasis.
Caution Lavender should not be used during the early stages of pregnancy. Use Lavender with caution if you have low blood pressure.
Lemon essential oil – cleansing and detoxifying Lemon will counter-act acidity in the whole body which in turn with help with all sorts of painful conditions like – arthritis, gout or rheumatism, which cause pain and inflammation of the joints. This oil encourages the decongestion of the liver and gall bladder and helps to cleanse the circulation.
Caution Lemon is a photo-sensitizer (increases the skins reaction to sunlight making it more likely to burn) so it should not be used when exposed to sunlight or tanning beds. Avoid sunbathing for 12 hours after application. Lemon should not be directly inhaled as in a steam bath as described earlier.
Lemongrass essential oil – revitalizing tonicAn essential oil that has a feel that is fresh and clean. Boosts the immune system, and speeds up convalescence especially after a viral infection. Effective for toning muscles, relieves tired aching legs, and eliminates lactic acid.
Palmarosa essential oil – cleansing Antiseptic (intestinal-internal), antifungal, anti-viral, powerful bactericidal-large spectrum (most germs, E.coli), cellular stimulant, hydrating, cools body, tonic (nervous and uterine). This essential oil has excellent skin care properties and is also used to relieve stiff and sore muscles. It calms the mind, yet has an uplifting affect it is used to counter physical and nervous exhaustion, stress -related problems and nervousness. It is most useful during convalescence, aiding the digestive system, and helping to clear intestinal infection.
Peppermint essential oil – cooling and pain relieving This essential oil can be used to clear the head and ease headaches, helps pain in general. Peppermint oil is well known for calming any digestive problems. It is an effective anti-spasmodic. It is excellent for general muscular aches and pains.
Rosemary essential oil – stimulating and restorative It is a rich, fortifying, and warming essential oil. Well known for its circulatory stimulating properties and for toning muscles. Rubbed into the joints it will ease pain and help gout. Helps reduce cellulite, relieves digestive problems, and fatigue. Rosemary is excellent for detoxifying and aiding the liver and gall bladder. Helps to normalize cholesterol levels, and is really good for fluid retention.
Caution Rosemary has antispasmodic properties and should not be used during pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.
Tea tree essential oil – anti-bacterial, anti-fungalThis essential oil is amazingly versatile it is a must for your medicine cabinet. It is non-toxic and due to its versatility can be used for so many different things. Arthritis and painful joints, muscle aches, acne, age spots, athlete’s foot, boils, burns, catarrh, bronchitis, sinus problems, colds, flu, sore throat, corns, cystitis, thrush, and vaginal discharge, dandruff, fungal infections, immune system booster, itching (from insect bites, chicken pox, etc), herpes, cold sores, mouth ulcers, sweaty and smelly feet, urinary tract infections, and warts.