10/14/2015 / By Vicki Batts
Essential oils are well known for their physical and mental healing abilities. But, they’re also expensive, and that can be a little intimidating. Here are 8 essential oils that are definitely going to have more than one use, and will quickly become a staple in your home:
- Lavender: Antiseptic for small cuts and burns, promotes healing without scarring, and its scent is sedative and soothing.
- Clove: Helps stimulate digestion, eliminates gas and bloating after meals, and can help relieve the pain of toothaches and arthritis.
- Peppermint: Well-known digestive aid, and can help clear sinuses and relieve headaches.
- Thyme: Antimicrobial, and can help relieve chest congestion and sore throat.
- Chamomile: Calms the nerves, helps fight anxiety and insomnia, and can be used topically to treat dry, itchy skin conditions.
- Tea tree: For topical use only, strong antiseptic that helps treat skin infections, dandruff and acne. Also helps skin to regenerate and heal.
- Lemon: Antimicrobial that also stimulates the circulatory system and the aroma enhances mood and work efficiency.
- Geranium: Helps relieve depression and stress, and can relieve menstrual cramps. Topically, it’s a great skin conditioner.
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