Recently I was directed to a healthcare website and found some interesting information there about health benefits of essential oils. I learned a lot while putting this post together. My favorite essential oil at this moment is lavender. I will be purchasing the lavender essential oil after I post this.
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Here is the infographic that started my discovery of essential oils.
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Chamomile
Chamomile essential oil (at least one source spells it Camomile) has many health benefits.
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The two varieties of Chamomile essential oil have nearly identitical properties but there are differences. Roman Chamonile essential oil is a more calming and a better emmenagogue. And German Chamomile essential oil is a very powerful anti-inflamatory agent.
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Link to Chamomile Essential Oil on Amazon.
Clary Sage
This essential oil is extracted from the buds and leaves of the Clary Sage plant using steam distallation.
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Clary Sage essential oil is sometimes called Muscatel Oil because of its traditional use for flavoring muscatel wine. Clary Sage oil is a cleanser for the eyes as it brightens eyes, improves vision, and protects against vision loss due to aging. Clary Sage oil also has many other health benefits too.
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In diluted form Clary Sage oil can serve as an efficient, long lasting, natural deodorant.
Link to Clary Sage Essential Oil on Amazon.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus oil is extracted from the fresh leaves of the evergreen eucalyptus tree.
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Eucalyptus essential oil is commonly used to increase blood flow to the brain and stimulate mental activity.
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Most of the benefits of eucalyptus oil can be obtained via its vapor. This is why eucalyptus oil is a popular additive to baths, spas, and saunas.
Link to Eucalyptus Essential Oil on Amazon.
Ginger
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Ginger oil is extracted from the root of the herb Zingiber Officinale. This is the reason it is also referred to as ginger root oil.
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Gingerol is the compound that gives ginger oil most of its health benefits.
Link to Ginger Essential Oil on Amazon.
Lavender
Steam distillation is used to extract lavender oil from the flowers of the lavender plant.
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Lavender oil is easily blended with other essential oils including clary sage, pine, cedarwood, nutmeg, and geranium.
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Link to Lavender Essential Oil on Amazon.
Lemon
Lemon oil's carminative, stimulating, calming, anti-infection, detoxifying, astringent, sleep inducing, detoxifying, antifungal, and antispetic properties contribute to its health benefits.
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Lemon juice is very healthy, delicious, and inexpensive and lemon oil has many health benefits.
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Link to Lemon Essential Oil on Amazon.
Peppermint
Peppermint is native to Europe and is a cross between watermint and spearment.
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Peppermint contains numerous nutrient and minerals including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, maganese, magnesium, iron, copper, folate, calcium, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Link to Peppermint Essential Oil on Amazon.
Rosemary
Rosemary oil is extracted from the leaves of the rosemary bush.
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As one of the most popular essential oils, rosemary essential oil is known for its wide array of health benefits.
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Link to Rosemary Essential Oil on Amazon.
Sweet Orange
Cold compression is ued to obtain sweet orange oil from orange peels.
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Sweet orange essential oil has a wide variety of uses including flavorings, body lotions, soaps, and room freshners as well as medicinal uses.
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Link to Sweet Orange Essential Oil on Amazon.
Ylang-Ylang
The ylang-ylang tree is found in the rain forests of certain South Pacific and Asian Islands like Indonesia. Ylang-ylang essential oil is extracted from the fresh flowers of the ylang-ylang tree by steam distillation.
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Ylang-ylang oil has a pleasing and delicate fragrance and is used in aromatherapy and perfumes. Ylang-Ylang oil also has a variety of medicinal purposes.
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Link to Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil on Amazon.
Sources and More Information
11 Surprising Benefits Of Camomile Essential Oil, Organic Facts
15 Amazing Benefits Of Chamomile Oil For Skin, Health And Hair, Stylecaze, 30 June 2015
18 Amazing Benefits Of Clary Sage Essential Oil, Organic Facts
15 Wonderful Benefits Of Eucalyptus Oil, Organic Facts
13 Incredible Benefits Of Ginger Root Oil, Organic Facts
13 Surprising Benefits Of Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Facts
10 Amazing Benefits Of Lemon Oil, Organic Facts
13 Surprising Peppermint Oil Benefits, Organic Facts
11 Amazing Benefits Of Rosemary Oil, Organic Facts
13 Amazing Benefits Of Orange Essential Oil, Organic Facts
8 Surprising Benefits Of Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil, Organic Facts
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