I've never been the type of person who would willingly take prescription medication. The idea of prescription medication made me feel like a lab rat. Eventually, my mom stumbled across aromatherapy and became engulfed in it, which led to me also becoming a huge believer and advocate of the practice. You can topically apply essential oils or you can diffuse them into the air while doubling the diffuser as a dehumidifier. Whichever way you choose to go about aromatherapy, it is the most natural way to practice health and wellness.
Here are a few of the more everyday, basic oils and why people like them:
Peppermint
- Cooling
- Allergy relief
- Energy booster
- Digestive aide
- Brain stimulant
Lavender
- Stress reliever
- Sleep aide
- Soothes bug bites and sunburns
- Soothes acne
- Lowers blood pressure and increases blood circulation
Rosemary
- Stress reliever
- Brain Stimulant
- Increases blood circulation
- Stimulates hair growth
- Mood booster
- Pain reliever
Eucalyptus
- Insect repellent
- Assists with breathing / eases asthma
- Moisturizing properties
- Energy booster
- Fungal treatment
Tea Tree
- Anti-inflammatory
- Insect repellent
- Soothes acne
- Antibacterial
- Can be used as an expectorant to relieve coughs
Frankincense
- Promotes healthy skin / reduces scarring
- Boosts immune system
- Promotes digestion
Sandalwood
- Anti-inflammatory / reduces scarring
- Brain stimulant
- Disinfectant
- Insect Repellent
The essential oils listed above can be found at almost any grocery store, Target/Walmart, or organic supermarket. You can also order them online. There are plenty more oils out there, these are just the more common ones. There are also options that give you a combined mixture of various oils that have similar benefits to give the mixture a unique scent!
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