Essential oils have been used for many years, both for emotional and physical health. You can use essential oils aromatically, topically and some people add essential oils to food and drinks.

There are many types of oils to use as a carrier oil such as olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, avocado oil, or sesame oil. People use essential oils due to its inhibitor, antimicrobial and medicated properties. Its use is spreading day by day as it has no side effects and can be considered as a natural solution for physical issues.

There are two ways to use essential oils: diffuse the oil and apply the oil to your skin. Some ingest essential oils in veggie capsules; however, it isn’t recommended unless indicated by the manufacturer. You can put a few drops on your feet or shake a few drops on the carpet to make your room smell great.

Before using any oil make sure it is diluted with water as all oils are concentrated, you cannot apply directly to your body.

Here are 5 popular essential oils and their uses is mentioned below:

1. Lavender:

Lavender has soothing and relaxing features. It is mostly used essential oil by people and is easily available anywhere in the market. It can be used as a scent to refresh the mind, to relieve stress and tension. By adding 2-3 drops on an insect bite as Lavender helps skin issues. Add 2-3 drops of essential oil to your hands, rub it in your palms and inhale deeply. Drop a few drops on your bed pillows before going to sleep which tends you to sleep faster and live in peace.

2. Lemon:

Lemon oil added in water can be used as a substitute for fresh lime. You can spray it in the room to keep your mind, mood cheerful and fresh. It also plays a vital role in cleaning household things. It removes the smell from dirty clothes while washing. Its odor prevents bad smell in toilets, dustbins, trash cans so can be termed as a good air freshener.

3. Peppermint:

It is the most flexible oil used all over the world. It is a food energizer; you can use it in tea, or a smoothie. It also supports the body, and many use it when they feel tired. You will feel happy when you breathe in its bottle.

4. Sandalwood:

It is one of the expensive oils, but its use is worth it. It possesses long lasting property. It cools down your mind after inhaling it or applying it on your neck. It also strengthens your body, keeps yourself active and increases your willpower. Taking a bath with essential oils has emotional and physical benefits. Massage oil throughout your body either at home or salon to be relaxed and relieve yourself from stress and tension. It also increases your microcirculation. You can use it as a home-based conditioner.

5. Tea Tree:

Tea Tree has a nice fragrance which provides cleaning solutions in the home. It cleans our home appliances. Tea Tree Oil has been known to help skin conditions. It kills harmful bacteria. It is also used to reduce body odor.

For more information on these oils, contact me at shalinehealthcoach@gmail.com, so I can send you samples.

Namaste,

Shaline

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