Essential Oils For Common Problems
Essential oils can be broadly grouped in three categories, according to their general effects. There are those oils that are relaxing and calming, those that are stimulating, and those with a therapeutic effect. Herbs fall into three categories. Should you want an essential oil that will have a relaxing effect, at the same time dealing with a backache, will lead you to oils such as Juniper, Ambrette seed, Lavender and Laurel.
For instance, should you want to know more about treating burns, the nature of burns, and how essential oils can be used to treat them: burns can be treated with lavender and tea-tree oils, both of which can be applied undiluted. Do follow all information on diluting, combining and mixing the different essential oils, check guidelines before launching into your treatment as it is very important that essential oils are used in the right way, as some can be toxic if they are misused.
THE BEST OILS TO BUY
On your first buying trip, do not try to sniff every oil in the shop. There are so many, you’ll only end up being confused. The human nose tires quickly and switches off if it is bombarded with different aromas, so take a list of the ten oils you are most interested in from a therapeutic point of view and start by sniffing those.
GOOD MIXERS
Generally speaking all the most worthwhile oils are really the ones that mix successfully with as most other oils as actually possible. They also need to have the broadest selection of beneficial uses together with the nearly all pleasurable fragrances available. The following is the perfect compact collection:
- To commence with: Lavender, Jasmine, Peppermint, Neroli, Sandalwood, and Rose.
- Useful extras: Patchouli, Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang, Eucalyptus, Lemon and Geranium.
THE FRAGRANCE FAMILIES
Another way to reduce the number of essential oils you choose from initially is to establish which fragrance categories you instinctively prefer. There are five main groups and these are Spicy, Green, Citrus, Floral, and Balsamic/woody. Nobody likes all of them equally. Once you know your preference, concentrate on the essential oils that fall into those categories and make those among the first you buy for your collection.
SPICY
Fennel, Camphor, Juniper, Ginger, Marjoram, Laurel, Tarragon, Myrrh and Tea-Tree
GREEN
Basil, Rosemary, Chamomile, Thyme, Clary sage, Galbanum, Eucalyptus, Pine, Peppermint and Spruce
CITRUS
Citronella, Bergamot, Lemongrass, Lemon, Mandarin, Lime, Petitgrain and Orange
FLORAL
Lavender, Geranium, Mimosa, Jasmine, Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Rose and Violet
WOODY/BALSAMIC
Angelica, Ambrette, Birch, Bay, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Marigold, Patchouli, Yarrow and Valerian
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