For thousands of years, people used essential oils for their medicinal, purifying, and therapeutic properties. That is to say, we can find descriptions of the healing power of essential oils in nearly every corner of the world! Yes, from the biblical texts and Egyptian history, to ancient Chinese medicine and Greek philosophy.
Uses & forms of essential oils
Today, essential oils are used extensively in aromatherapy and AromaTouch healing massage. Additionally, essential oils are a safe alternative to prescription drugs. Unfortunately, many prescription drugs have a long list of dangerous side effects. So, a growing number of people are seeking out other, more natural forms of healthcare. In fact, essential oils happen to be one of the safest and most effective methods of natural healing. Besides, there are many ways they can be applied or used:
- Topically in massage, baths, and reflexology
- Internally, through capsules or cooking
- Diffused or inhaled for aromatherapy
- Used for cleaning and disinfecting
Here is a list of some essential oils that are helpful for optimal health and well-being.
Popular essential oils are known for their healing power
Lavender:
Lavender is one of the most popular of the essential oils, and it’s no wonder why. As aromatherapy, lavender alleviates stress, feelings of anxiousness, and feelings of self-doubt. When applied topically, it treats everything from burns to insect bites to acne. As my personal favorite, a few drops on your pillow can work as a powerful sleep aid. Read more in my blog Lavender Essential Oil Uses.
Peppermint:
Another well-known essential oil, peppermint is often used to soothe indigestion and nausea. Likewise, its cooling properties help calm sore muscles and headaches.
Citrus:
Citrus oils help calm the body and brighten the mood. Specifically, Lemon oil is helpful in lifting mood and reducing stress by lowering the stress hormone cortisol. Orange oil helps ease runny nose, cough or seasonal or environmental threats. Additionally, it’s also used when a person has digestive troubles such as gas and constipation.
Let me give you a summer safety reminder: DO NOT APPLY CITRUS OILS TO SKIN THAT WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE SUN! Citrus oils are photosensitive, and your skin WILL burn.
Eucalyptus:
A few drops rubbed on the bottoms of the feet can help relieve a long list of respiratory ailments. This includes runny nose, cough, irritation in the lining of the lungs, and inflammation in the sinuses.
Spruce:
The uplifting scent of spruce makes it a good choice for fighting feelings of self-doubt or sadness. When inhaled, White Spruce acts as an antihistamine to ease allergies and difficulty breathing. In contrast, Black Spruce stimulates the adrenal glands and fights sleepiness.
Frankincense:
This essential oil is the result when distilling frankincense resin. Going back in history, even in ancient times people prized this essential oil for its calming, relaxing properties. In short, it can help to relieve difficulty breathing, irritation in the lining of the lungs, and long-term cough. Recently studies are showing that frankincense may be even more beneficial than anyone imagined. In fact, researches from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Nevada found that frankincense promotes the growth of healthy cells in the body. Certainly, scientists need to study this further, but, let’s keep our fingers crossed! It may someday work alongside chemotherapy and radiation as an effective way to reduce abnormal cell growths. Intrigued about this oil? Don’t forget to check out my 12 Amazing Uses for Frankincense Essential Oil blog post.
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Love and Light,
Liraz
Liraz Bergman-Turner is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master. She is the owner of Heavenly Embrace Wellness, a massage and energy healing practice in Boulder, CO.
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