Essential oils for therapy
admin | Jan 12, 2010 | Comments 0
There are lots of essential oils used for various therapy. Below mentioned are some of the commonly used essential oils used for therapy.
EUCALYPTUS
- essential oil
Helpful in treating respiratory problems such as coughs colds and asthma. Also helps in relieving muscle tension and boosting the immune system.
LAVENDER
Helps in relaxing. Useful in treating wounds and burns, good for skin care.
PEPPERMINT
Useful in treating headaches, muscle aches, digestive disorders such as sluggish digestion, indigestion and flatulence.
ROSE
Useful in soothing strained nerves and acts as a powerful anti-depressant.
TEA TREE
Natural anti-fungal oil and powerful antibiotic. It is good for treating all kinds of fungal infections such as vaginal yeast infections, jock itch, athlete’s foot and ringworm. Also helps to boost the immune system and good for treating acne and other ski related problems.
GERANIUM
Helps in balancing hormones in women, also works as an anti-depressant and helps in relaxing.
VERTIVER
Good for treating joint pains.
LEMON
Helpful in treating wounds and infections. Also good for house cleaning and deodorizing.
CLARY SAGE
Natural painkiller, helpful in treating muscular aches and pains. Very relaxing and useful in insomnia. Also helps in balancing hormones.
ROSEMARY
Good mental stimulator, also helpful in stimulating the immune system as well as the digestive system. Useful in muscle aches and tension too.
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