Essential Oils
Essential Oils
Benefits of Essential Oils
Essential oils can be used in aromatherapy, a kind of complementary medicine that uses smell to improve your health or applied topically to the skin.
Studies have shown that essential oils may help:
Boost mood.
Improve job performance through reduced stress and increased attentiveness.
Improve sleep.
Kill bacteria, funguses and viruses.
Reduce anxiety and pain.
Reduce inflammation.
Reduce nausea.
Relieve headaches.
Essential Oils Attributes
Here’s a list of 10 popular essential oils and the health claims associated with them:
Peppermint: used to boost energy and aid digestion
Lavender: used to relieve stress
Sandalwood: used to calm nerves and help with focus
Bergamot: used to reduce stress and improve skin conditions like eczema
Rose: used to improve mood and reduce anxiety
Chamomile: used to improve mood and relaxation
Ylang-Ylang: used to treat headaches, nausea, and skin conditions
Tea Tree: used to fight infections and boost immunity
Jasmine: used to help with depression, childbirth, and libido
Lemon: used to aid digestion, mood, and headaches