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Aromatherapy Oils & Their Uses

Essential oils have a number of uses that are shared by several oils. That means that you can select five or 10 basic aromatherapy oils and create a blend to help treat almost any ailment.

  1. Lavender Essential Oil

    • Lavender is probably the most useful oil to have. It can be used for: sinus headaches, colds, congestion, immune stimulant, eczema, bug bites, insomnia, stress, rashes, high blood pressure, bee stings and burns.

    Eucalyptus Oil

    • Eucalyptus oil is often used to treat flu, colds, congestion, cough, rheumatism and laryngitis. You can also use it as an insect repellent, antiseptic and pesticide.

    Peppermint Oil

    • Peppermint, and to a lesser extent Spearmint oil, is an excellent antiseptic and bee repellent. Also use it for upset tummy, sea sickness, for some types of migraines, fever and as an anti-inflammatory.

    Rosemary Oil

    • Rosemary can be used to treat low blood pressure, as a memory and energy booster, to treat muscle pain, circulatory problems, and rheumatism and arthritis.

    Chamomile

    • Chamomile is a blue essential oil--the blue being caused by azulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory. Mixing a bit of chamomile oil with eucalyptus, peppermint and lavender in olive oil is a great arthritis and sore muscle treatment. The oil is also calming and good for insomnia.

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