Anyone who wants to use natural products for alternative health care should know a few basic oils with which to begin their aromatherapy pharmacy.
The therapeutic grade essential oils I suggest to begin with are
lavender, tea tree, peppermint, chamomile, eucalyptus, geranium,
rosemary, thyme, lemon, and clove. These essential oils are chosen for
their medical properties first and second for their ability to take care
of a broad range of health problems. In the next few blogs, we will
discuss uses for each of these oils.
The first essential oil I recommend for your aromatherapy pharmacy is lavender.
It is the most basic oil to have in your home because it is extremely
effective in treating burns and scalds. In both cases, it can be put
directly on the affected area right away. Lavender’s properties of
antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, detoxifier and sedative allow
healing to occur more quickly and prevent scarring. It also accelerates
the immune system and speeds the healing process because it stimulates
the wound’s cells to rejuvenate more quickly. The next time you burn
yourself in the kitchen, put a drop or two of lavender on it two to
four times a day until it is healed.
Posted by Larita Owens on April 5, 2011 at 3:36 PM under
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