List of essential oils
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor, or "essence," of their source. They are used in various applications including aromatherapy, personal care products, healthcare practices, and for household cleaning products. This is a list of some of the most commonly used essential oils and their uses.
Lavender[edit | edit source]
Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy. It is known for its calming and relaxing properties, and is often used to relieve stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
Peppermint[edit | edit source]
Peppermint essential oil is known for its cooling and refreshing effect. It is used to boost energy, improve mental focus, and to relieve headaches and muscle pain.
Eucalyptus[edit | edit source]
Eucalyptus essential oil is widely used for its powerful antiseptic properties. It is also known to relieve cold symptoms and provide respiratory health benefits.
Tea Tree[edit | edit source]
Tea Tree essential oil is renowned for its powerful antiseptic properties and ability to treat wounds, which is why it’s one of the top antibacterial essential oils.
Lemon[edit | edit source]
Lemon essential oil is known for its ability to cleanse toxins from the body and it’s widely used to stimulate lymphatic drainage, rejuvenate energy, purify skin, and fight bacteria and fungi.
Rosemary[edit | edit source]
Rosemary essential oil is used for a variety of health benefits. It is used to improve memory, relieve muscle pain and spasm, stimulate hair growth, and support the circulatory and nervous systems.
Frankincense[edit | edit source]
Frankincense essential oil has a variety of uses, including reducing stress and negative emotions, boosting the immune system, and fighting cancer.
Chamomile[edit | edit source]
Chamomile essential oil has powerful anti-inflammatory and calming properties. It is often used to improve mood and induce relaxation.
Jasmine[edit | edit source]
Jasmine essential oil is often used to help with depression, childbirth, and libido. It is often used in skincare and for reducing the appearance of scars and age spots on the skin.
Sandalwood[edit | edit source]
Sandalwood essential oil is known for its woodsy, sweet smell and is frequently used as a base for products such as incense, perfumes, cosmetics, and aftershave. It is also used to soothe and relieve inflammation and has potential benefits in the management of anxiety.
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