Essential Oils and Their Many Benefits

Using essential oils for their health benefits as well as emotional relief and for every day cleaning is becoming quite popular. While they are not meant to replace medical treatment, they are powerful liquids that can greatly aid in your health and well being if used properly.

What Are Essential Oils?

Using a distillation process with steam on certain herbs and plants will cause the extraction of its pure essence. This essential oil is then bottled and sold online and in health care stores all over. They can be used for a wide variety of health ailments, to help with emotional stress, to clean your home, to diffuse into the air to aid in sleeping, for cosmetic purposes and even to help achieve good oral health.

Some can be used topically, while others simply benefit you by inhaling their aromas from the bottle or by using an air diffuser, while others can even be taken orally. No matter what you’re using essential oils for, always be positive of how to use it first. When looking into which oils you’d like to purchase, first consult with a doctor that specializes in essential oil treatments, and be sure to only buy trusted essential oil brands. The bottles should all be clearly labeled and have clear instructions on how to use the individual oils. There are some that cannot be digested, or that can burn your skin if not diluted first with a carrier oil. If you are unsure how to use your essential oil be sure to ask a specialist before trying it.

Try Before You Buy

If you truly are interested in using essential oils to better your health and wellness, but aren’t sure where to start, there are actually many ways to learn about and even sample essential oils in person. Local places such as Isthmus Acupuncture offers oil testing appointments. During this visit you will discuss with a doctor who specializes in Chinese medicine the reasons you are seeking essential oils and get to sample different kinds that can help you. The benefits of essential oils can be instant, and you will be able to tell what works for you and what doesn’t right there at your appointment.

For Your Body

There are so many different ailments you can use essential oils for that some of the guides are over 300 pages long! Some common ones include:

• cold and flu
• infections such as sinus infections, yeast infections, bronchitis, pneumonia
• coughs and congestion
• constipation, diarrhea and other digestive issues
• pain from all types of arthritis or other inflammatory issues
• headaches and migraines
• relief from and sterilization of cuts and burns
• sore throat
• oral ulcers

Again, as stated above, essential oils are not a replacement for medical treatment. Using them for discomfort from the above helps tremendously, but do not forgo a trip to the doctor when it is needed.

For Your Mind

Many patients use essential oils for more than just their health; people can use these powerful mixtures to improve their mental state as well. Different types of essential oils can help with different things, such as:

• depression
• anxiety
• energy levels
• enjoying a better night’s sleep
• enhance focus
• memory
• spiritual health

For Your Oral Health

Additionally, there are even essential oils available to help patients with oral health issues like:

• gum disease
• periodontal disease
• sore throats
• bad breath
• canker sores and cold sores

There are even dental products such as toothpaste, floss and mouthwash made with essential oils!

Other Uses

Just when you thought there weren’t more uses for these powerful liquids! People regularly use essential oils around their homes as well. They can be used in cooking to make dishes more flavorful, and in cleaning products for people who don’t want to use harsh chemicals on their skin and in their houses. There are even essential oils made for pets!

Improving Your Body and Mind Through Essential Oils

As stated before, not all essential oils are made for the same things. It is highly recommended you consult a specialist and meet with them to test out different oils for your different needs before buying any and, like with any product, food or medication you intend on using or consuming, always read the instructions first. People have used essential oils to enhance their lives for thousands of years and, with the proper use, you can learn how to as well.

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