Natural essential oils have been used by our ancestors since thousands of years to heal wounds or to remain healthy. Essential oils are not only beneficial for healing purposes but they are also used in house cleaning products, aromatherapy, cosmetics etc.
Essential oils help you to sleep or relax or can improve your digestion process and their benefits are must more than their attractive smell. Essential oil heals you not only mentally but also emotionally and physically. Essential oils can be applied to your skin directly or you can even use them through a diffuser.
Lavender: Lavender is one of the most useful oils and the most used oil also. It is known for the relaxing effect which it provides and works well on cuts, skin irritation and bruises. The scent of lavender is also equally beneficial as it can minimize the level of stress hormones in your blood.
Tea tree: Tea tree oil can be applied to the body surfaced directly as it is great oil for treating skin problems like blemishes and fungus. Tea tree oil is also used in a large variety of skin care products.
Calendula: Calendula is the best oil for sensitive skin and is used a lot to reduce the appearance of acne scars. You can even put a drop if it in your bath water to provide a soothing effect from psoriasis which is a skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches.
Peppermint: Peppermint is an essential oil which not only cleanses your mind but stimulates it too. Peppermint is also one of those oils which can be internally and it also increases mental accuracy by 28%. It also helps in dealing with indigestion by mixing a few drops in water and drink.
Oregano: Oregano oil is well known as a flu fighter as it comes with some antibacterial qualities and that is why this oil is able to fight cold and many other sicknesses. It can be taken directly only by putting a few drops on the tongue.
Not all essential oils are created identical. And also most of them are valueless to your health and often artificial. So before buying any essential oil make sure that its natural and also make sure that you are not allergic to it.