when you consider that if you put them on your skin, you ingest them.
Essential oils are extremely potent. They are said to be one of the
strongest compounds of a plant. They have deep-reaching effects upon tissue
and, when used wisely, the results are tremendously valuable. Try using
essential oils as an adjunct to getting healthy. Different oils, like different
herbs, will have specific effects on various organs or processes of the body.
Consult the Bibliography for additional resources in this field.
Essential Oils and Their Benefits
BASIL OIL — Anti-spasmodic. Use for migraines, mental clarity, nervous
system support (due to anxieties, etc.), thyroid support (due to depression),
adrenal gland support.
BERGAMOT OIL — For skin conditions, congestive conditions of the
respiratory tract, sinuses, lymphatic system, inflammation, urinary tract
system, parasites, endocrine glands. This oil is said to affect the hypothalamus
of the brain.
BIRCH OIL — For arthritis, pain, detoxifying, lymphatic congestion and
skin conditions.
CHAMOMILE OIL — A smooth muscle relaxant; use for allergies, bladder,
anxieties, and digestion.
CINNAMON OIL — For digestion, parasites (cinnamon has anti-bacterial
properties), cardiac issues, increasing circulation, support for the kidneys,
toothaches.
CLARY SAGE OIL — This hormone balancer provides glandular support
to the lymphatic system. Also use to support the nervous system, as a tonic,
and for headaches.
CLOVE OIL — For respiratory congestion, rheumatism, allergies (clove
provides lymphatic support), stress, toothaches, and tuberculosis. Strong anti-
parasitic.
CORIANDER OIL — For the pancreas (helps digestion), for cardiac
support, for circulation, and for pain.
CYPRESS OIL — Lymphatic. Use for arthritis, hot flashes, pancreatic
support, and circulation.
EUCALYPTUS OIL — For any lung congestion or condition, diabetes,
headaches, sinus congestion, lymph congestion, or kidney inflammation.