Oils of health

Essential oils are pure oils extracted from various plants, herbs and other natural materials. They are used to promote and maintain good health, wellbeing and in beauty therapies to enhance youthful complexions and balance between body and mind.

Remember the oils must be pure essential oils and not synthetic fragrant oil, we recommend you purchase these essential oils from a reputable retail store.

The following oils when applied and used are beneficial for simple health treatments and can be applied as a prevention or cure.

Aniseed oil can be used as an expectorant, it loosens up congestion in the chest and sinuses. Place a few drops in massage oil, massage the back and chest, or place 2 drops in boiling water as an inhalant to clear congestion and head colds.

Sweet Almond oil can be used for chafing or nappy rash, apply directly to affected areas, to soften and moisturise the skin, can also be used to nourish facial skin as it is rich in vitamins and balances the pH in the skin.

Clary Sage oil combats tiredness and stress, can be added to bathwater or in massage oil and massage into the back , neck and temples. It also relaxes muscle spasms by warming and relaxing taut muscles, may also be used for facial blemishes by direct application of pure oil.

Eucalyptus oil is a powerful decongestant when used as an inhalant, a few drops placed in boiling water and inhale, may also be massaged into the back and chest for bronchial cough and head colds, when using on babies and young children, place 2 drops in 10 ml of massage oil . Eucalyptus oil can be sprinkled under a pillow for easier breathing at night, and being a strong antiseptic will rapidly heal wounds and infections with direct application.

Evening primrose oil is enriching and nourishing, will help clear blemishes, soften wrinkles and soothe skin irritations with direct application or in massage oil.

Frankincense oil used on the face tones maturing skin, it also accelerates new cell growth, giving one a more youthful complexion. A few drops placed in hot water and used as an inhalant with alleviate breathing problems and when applied to wounds and infections will accelerate the healing process.

Juniper berry oil will energise and invigorate, it is also a diuretic, when applied with massage oil or in a foot bath, will activate the remove of fluids from ankles and feet as well as removing impurities from the body. Can be applied by direct application to blemishes, acne and oily skin as it is a great astringent, a few drops on a hair brush will lighten oily hair.

Lavender oil is soothing and antiseptic, may be directly applied to bites stings or minor burns. A few drops on the pillow will promote a restful sleep or can be applied directly to the neck and temples to calm tensions and stress.

Peppermint oil cools and refreshes, a drop of oil in a glass of water makes a great mouthwash. Can be used as an inhalant in steaming water to clear sinuses and head colds, will also relieve travel sickness and hangover nausea. One drop of oil in a glass of water will relieve indigestion, irritation of the bowel and flatulence.
* DO NOT use while pregnant, and check for allergic reactions before use.

Sandalwood oil can be applied in a massage to alleviate sore throats, tight chests and aching muscles caused by flu and colds. May also be used to activate the sensual senses through massage or by placing a few drops in bathwater.
Men can used sandalwood oil by direct application to prevent shaving rash , leaving a spicy fragrance to the skin.

Wheatgerm oil , makes an ideal facial oil for mature skin as it helps maintain suppleness and elasticity, can be applied directly to the breasts and stomach to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, will also relieve symptoms of acne, dermatitis and eczema.

Ylang Ylang oil has a very exotic scent and will highten sensual awareness, may be applied in a massage oil or add to bathwater, will balance over oil skin and when added to shampoo will promote healthy hair growth.
Can be inhaled directly from the bottle in cases of extreme stress and tension, may also be used in steaming water as an inhalant for insomnia.

These simple health remedies given are only a small amount available, essential oils when practiced will open up new avenues of natural therapies for you to improve your health and experience the divine scents of aromatherapy.