20 Health Benefits of Essential Oils!
Hello Everyone!
I hope you are all doing well this week! Today I would like to go over 20 health benefits of essential oils & which doTERRA essential oils you can use to achieve these benefits.
1. Affect the Psyche:
*Did you know that the aroma of essential oils trigger physiological and psychological responses? They can lift our moods and help in fighting mild to moderate depression. They can increase alertness & calm aggressive behavior & help us deal with trauma. They can lower anxiety & increase memory.
* Wild Orange & Bergamot
2. Support Immune Function:
* Researchers suggest that certain essential oil constituents mimic human immunoglobulin & that certain constituents may also elevate levels of lymphocytes and stimulate the immune system.
* Clove & Lemon
3. Supply Potent Antimicrobials:
* Research shows that essential oils are highly effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi & parasites. Studies even find that essential oils are even effective against the superbug (MRSA) a bacteria that has mutated so much that it is resistant to most antibiotics including penicillin.
*Geranium, Clove, Melissa, Eucalyptus & Rosemary
4. Provide Natural Pain Relief:
* Essential oils may enhance the production of endorphins and activate neurotransmitters in the brain to alleviate pain. They may be massaged into sore and tired muscles or made into a compress and applied with heat.
* Peppermint, Ginger, Lavender & Wintergreen
5. Reduce Inflammation:
* Did you know inflammation is the root of most chronic diseases? It is caused by several conditions, including bacteria, poor diet, injuries, reaction to chemicals & hormonal imbalances. Essential oils possess potent anti-inflammatory properties.
* Fennel, Peppermint, Helichrysum, Wintergreen & Thyme
6. Ease Stress & Anxiety:
*Did you know 40 million Americans experience an episode of impairment due to anxiety each year? Excessive tension, stress & anxiety are all emotions often associated with chronic illnesses, including cancer. Essential oils are known to soothe the soul, bringing calmness, peace & balance without negative side effects.
* Lavender, Frankincense, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Melissa, Vetiver, Sandalwood & Roman Chamomile
7. Decrease Insomnia:
* Lavender is reported to promote sleep, enhance relaxation & decrease anxiety. Pure lavender can be sprinkled onto a pillowcase to promote peaceful sleep. Other essential oils may also be beneficial as sleep aids.
* Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, Marjoram, & Clary Sage
8. Rejuvenate Skin:
* For thousands of years essential oils have restored, rejuvenated & improved the appearance of damaged wrinkled skin. Modern use improves a number of skin conditions including: acne, clogged pores, dry skin, eczema, freckles & stretch marks.
* Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Frankincense, Myrrh & Helichrysum-we also have a skin care line
9. Protect Against Colds & Influenza:
* Due to their antimicrobial actions, essential oils help protect against colds & flu, and are highly effective for respiratory support. Essential oils inhaled. and taken internally strongly affect lung, ear, nose & throat problems.
* Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense or our On Guard blend
10. Sooth Digestive Disorders:
* They are soothing & effective for digestion when rubbed onto the abdominal area. Small amounts taken internally, provide relief for nausea, indigestion, heartburn, gas, diarrhea & irritable bowel disease.
* Peppermint, Ginger, Fennel, Basil, Patchouli, Clary Sage or our Digest Zen blend
11. Improve the Circulatory System:
* Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to every body cell. A healthy vascular system is free to clots, arteriosclerosis, and broken veins. Essential oils promote a healthy circulatory system.
* Cypress, Helichrysum, Grapefruit, Basil, Ylang Ylang
12. Promote Optimal Endocrine Function:
* The endocrine system is an interconnected dance of glands & hormones. If one member of this delicate system loses pace with the rest, all become stressed. Essential oils bring balance to glands such as the thyroid, pituitary, pineal, ovaries, testes & adrenals.
* Clary Sage, Fennel, Myrrh & Lemongrass
13. Support of the Urinary System:
* The eighth edition of Useful Drugs, published by the American Medical Association in 1930 , listed a number of essential oils that were rubbed into the kidney area or taken internally (1-2 drops) to help with common urinary, kidney and bladder infections.
* Orange, Oregano & Rosemary
14. Soothe Burns, Sunburns, Minor Cuts & Scrapes:
Rene-Maurice Gattefosse (1881-1950), the father of aromatherapy, tells of an explosion in his laboratory that covered his arms in severe burns. He rinsed the burns with lavender essential oils, and they began healing the very next day. essential oils are also very antiseptic and cleansing to minor cuts and scrapes. Essential oils, with the addition of aloe vera are very effective.
* Lavender, Geranium & Marjoram
15. Support Muscles & Bones:
* Did you know muscles make up approximately 50 percent of our body weight? Our skeleton consists of approximately 206 bones. This enables movement & protects our vital organs. When stressed or overworked, this system becomes stuff and painful. Essential oils applied to the affected area offer strong muscular & skeletal support.
* Peppermint, wintergreen, Rosemary or our Deep Blue Blend
16. Provide Oral & Dental Care:
* Did you know more bacteria lives on the back of your tongue than any other part of the body? The proper cleaning & flossing can do much more than protect the teeth. Research indicates that oral bacteria can cause heart disease. Essentail oils are often major ingredients in mouthwash & dental care products that help kill microbes that cause tooth decay.
* Clove, Myrrh, Thyme, Peppermint & On Guard-which is also available in a fluoride free toothpaste.
17. Nourish & Strengthen Hair:
* Many hair care products contain harmful ingredients, such as propylene glycol (antifreeze) and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), the main chemical in degreaser. SLS may corrode hair follicles and impair hair growth. SLS is stored in fatty tissue of the heart, liver, lungs & brain. Essential oils are effective for hair rejuvenation and make excellent in hair care products ingredients.
* Sandalwood, Rosemary , Ylang Ylang, Lemon, Lavender, Sage-We have our own all natural Shampoo & Condition that contain essential oils listed here.
18. Improve Mental Clarity:
* Essentail oils have a profound impact on keeping the mind alert & focused.
* Frankincense, Sandalwood, Lavender, Helichrysum, Wild Orange, Peppermint & Rosemary
19. Protect Against Cancer:
* A vast amount of research indicates that constituents of essential oils may play a major roles in cancer prevention and act as an adjunct to cancer therapies. Numerous studies on essential oils seem promising for specific types of cancer.
* Frankincense, Lemon, Wild Orange, Lemongrass, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Helichrysum, Clove & Lavender
20. Provide Safe & Natural Alternative to Household Cleaners:
* Research points to common household cleaners as a possible reason for the 55 percent increase in cancer for women among those who work as homemakers. powerful antimicrobial activities of essential oils make them a natural alternative to chemical household cleaners and disinfectants.
* Clove, Lemon, Eucalyptus & Rosemary
If you are interested in more information, or you are looking to become a Wellness Advocate as I am...feel free to email me at GypsyMoonApothecary@aol.com I'd be happy to get you more information!