Lavender
Easily the most popular of all
essential oils, lavender is known as the "universal oil." With its
calming, earthy, lightly sweet and freshly floral scent, it is widely beloved
for its relaxing and balancing effects on both the physical and emotional
bodies. It may also be used as a pain reliever for muscles and joints, or as an
antiseptic on minor cuts, burns, bug bites and stings.
Frankincense
With its comforting warm, exotic
aroma, Frankincense's most common use is stress relief; however, it may also be
applied topically to the skin to rejuvenate cells and repair scar tissue, or
used to calm certain respiratory conditions such as asthma, coughing and
bronchitis.
Rose
Another highly versatile
essential oil, this one may be even more costly than most, due to its
labor-intensive extraction process, which requires 60,000 roses for every one
ounce of rose oil. In addition to providing relief from both stress and
depression, the many uses of rose oil include the treatment of eczema and
menopausal symptoms.
Chamomile
Though both the Roman and German
types of chamomile essential oils are well suited for calming the nerves and
supporting digestive health, there are some important differences between the
two. Where the Roman variety is superior in addressing mental anxiety, paranoia
and hostility, the German variety excels more in the treatment of irritated
skin.
Vanilla
Vanilla
essential oil has also proven effective in relieving upset stomachs and
reducing cravings for sweets.
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