Uses for Essential oils

Essential oils are the oils extracted from the natural plants and herbs.



Aroma of these essential oils is used for aromatherapy. Discovered in the year 1930 by French scientist, aromatherapy is a very good natural technique for rejuvenating human mind and body. The aroma of essential oils directly affects the mental and physical health of the patient.



Essential oils also help in creating emotional balance in emotionally disturbed people. These essential oils are highly volatile therefore one need to take great care for storing them.

Some of the essential oils are:

Eucalyptus, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, etc.

All essential oils have different characteristics and hence are used for curing different types of disease.



Essential oils could be used for curing physical and mental problems of people. It could be used for perfumes, room sprays, toners, shampoos, soaps etc. On the emotional front essential oils such as bergamot, chamomile, juniper, lemon, could be used for easing aggression.



Oils such as Jasmine and Rose can be used to ease jealously. Essential oils such as marjoram and Benzoin are helpful for relaxing a person suffering loneliness. Essential oils such as cedarwood, ginger and fennel are effective in treating fear.



Essential oils are effective in easing many other unpleasant emotions.

Essential oils can also be used for skin care and treating asthma, warts etc. Apart from curing and healing diseases, essential oils could be used for many other purposes.



At home essential could also be used to fragrance wardrobe, book shelves. It could also be used for preparing insect repellent. Add about 20 drops of essential oils to carrier oil like almond for massaging the body. To keep bookworms away from the books keep patchouli oil near the old books. Spicy oils added to a kettle or simmering water could be used to humidify and freshen the house.