Essential oils have become a popular form of natural health treatment. Many people have been turning to essential oils instead of medications to help them sleep or ease their muscle aches. You can soak them in a diffuser or just add them to your baths and massages.
If you’re tired of aspirins and other forms of medical treatment like medical devices, check out these 5 important essential oils in treating headaches, helping you sleep, etc.
Peppermint Oil
You might see this first essential oil in your chewing gum and your toothpaste. Peppermint oil has become a popular herb and essential oil used for numerous health reasons. The minty smell of it is so reinvigorating and opens your nasal passages.
Research has shown that once you breathe in peppermint, you may become more alert and boost your memory. Here are a few other health benefits of using peppermint on your skin:
- Good essential oil for headaches.
- It helps improve symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- It could help with fungal infections in your nails.
- Helps minimize eczema irritation.
Just putting a whiff of peppermint under your nose will give you a refreshing feeling.
Lavender Oil
Lavender has been widely used in helping people sleep better. Just like peppermint oil, it’s also great for alleviating headaches. It’s also beneficial in reducing anxious thoughts. Put it on your skin or spray a bottle of it on your pillows and bed sheets. Here are a few extra health benefits of lavender oil which have been used for thousands of years:
- When applied topically, lavender could reduce pain from carpal tunnel syndrome.
- It can help with hair growth.
- Effective in digestion.
- It’s a good bug repellent.
Its well-known gorgeous smell comes with a myriad of health benefits and helps liven up a room better.
Eucalyptus Oil
This next essential oil is widely used in your deodorants. It blends well with peppermint and lavender. Some people like to use it in their diffuser to combat congestion or a common cold. However, please be careful when using it because it is toxic to the nervous system and liver. Use caution when using around small animals and elderly people. Other health benefits of eucalyptus oil include:
- Minimizes symptoms of upper respiratory infection.
- When applied topically, it could kill fungus.
- Good protection against bacterial skin infections.
Like peppermint, eucalyptus could also give you some mental clarity.
Lemon Oil
Most of us are familiar with the fresh, sour, and sweet scent of lemon. But do you know that it comes with plenty of health uses? Lemon oil has plenty of antioxidant properties, which is why it is used in a lot of beauty products. But that’s not all- here are a few other health benefits of using lemon oil:
- Makes a good insect repellent.
- Mix it with coconut oil and apply it to your skin for oxidation protection.
- May ease anxiety and stress.
Lemon oil blends well with eucalyptus.
Cinnamon Oil
Here’s another oil that could help in boosting concentration. Cinnamon oil’s sweet and spicy scent could help in being more alert. Research has shown that after breathing in cinnamon oil, drivers became more focused and less flustered. Here are a few extra health benefits to this strong scent:
- Help clear up chest colds.
- It could soothe muscle pains when applied topically.
- Could potentially help in fighting neurological disorders.
Add a little touch of sweetness and warmth with cinnamon oil.
So whether you’re dealing with a headache or stress, adding the right essential oils will help alleviate your problem. Try adding one of these to your diffuser or in a bowl of hot steaming water to fully release the aroma. Just be sure you are using them safely and correctly to reap its health rewards.
Do you have any favorite essential oils in your home? Feel free to share what it is and why you like it in the comments section below. As always, be sure to like or share this post with an essential oil user that you know.
