Among the most popular essential oils are:
- Basil has a clear, sweet and mildly spicy aroma. It sharpens concentration, cures depression and relieves headaches and migraines. Basil oil should be avoided during pregnancy.
- Bergamot is one of the most popular oils in perfumery. It can be used as an insect repellent and helps to solve the problems connected both with the urinary tract and the digestive tract. It solves skin problems caused by stress, cold sores and chicken pox, especially it is effective in the combination with eucalyptus oil. Bergamot is a flavoring agent in Earl Grey tea.
- Black Pepper has a sharp and spicy aroma. Skin application stimulates the circulation while treating bruises and helps in treating muscular aches and pains.
- Tea Tree, sandalwood oil, eucalyptus, and many other essential oils have a topical (external) antimicrobial (i.e. antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, or anti parasitic) effect and are used as antiseptics and disinfectants.- Citronella oil, obtained from a relative of lemongrass, is used as an insect repellant and in perfumery.
- Lavender oil is used as an antiseptic, it soothes minor cuts and burns, calms, relaxes, and soothes headaches and migraines.
- Clove oil is a topical analgesic, especially useful in dentistry. It is also used an antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, and anti - emetic.
- Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Rose oils are used as aphrodisiacs.
- Yarrow oil is used to reduce joint inflammation and relieve cold and influenza symptoms.
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