{"id":3506,"date":"2016-03-16T08:41:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/?p=3506"},"modified":"2024-11-08T09:29:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T14:29:05","slug":"10-essential-oils-for-stress-skincare-digestion-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/10-essential-oils-for-stress-skincare-digestion-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Essential Oils for Stress, Skincare, Digestion and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Essential oils are aromatic, volatile oils extracted from plants by distillation or expression (pressing). These oils are the “essence”\u009d of the plant and contain various healing properties.<\/p>\n

Essential oils contain many different compounds including esters<\/em>, ethers<\/em> and phenols<\/em>. These oils can be used individually and blended together with carrier oils for a variety of medicinal purposes.<\/p>\n

Most people are familiar with a few oils such as lavender, rosemary, peppermint and Eucalyptus, but there are hundreds of oils from all over the world to choose from!<\/p>\n

10 Essential Oils for Your Health<\/h3>\n
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    1. Clove<\/em> – Spicy and warming, clove oil can be used as an antiseptic, for skincare, as an insect repellent and for digestive purposes. A drop or two of clove can give a blend a nice, rich depth that enhances the aroma of other oils.<\/li>\n
    2. Frankincense<\/em> – With its grounding, woodsy aroma, Frankincense is most commonly known for its uses in religious ceremonies and as a meditation aid, but it also has many health benefits. This oil can be used in skincare, added to muscle blends, and is excellent for stress relief<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    3. Helichrysum<\/em> – Helpful with stress, this oil aids in skin healing, liver function, and increases blood flow locally – so it is excellent to use in an oil blend for sore muscles.<\/li>\n
    4. Ginger<\/em> – Most commonly used as a spice in Asian cultures, ginger oil can be used for digestion<\/a>, as an expectorant, antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory oil. Ginger oil can be used to treat nausea and indigestion, and it is warming – making it useful in relieving menstrual cramps.<\/li>\n
    5. Sandlewood<\/em> – Some varieties of sandlewood are very expensive due to limited supply. This oil is commonly used in skincare products and is also an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic, making it excellent for oil blends used to relieve muscle pain. This oil is relaxing in nature, making it excellent for stress relief and to relax muscles.<\/li>\n
    6. Ylang Ylang<\/em> – Often used for its uplifting scent, this oil has a pleasant floral aroma and is excellent for balancing the female hormonal system. This oil makes an excellent addition to any women’s blend of essential oils.<\/li>\n
    7. Tea Tree<\/em> – This oil is an excellent disinfectant and can be used for healing. Tea tree has antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial and antifungal properties, and is excellent for anything from acne to sinus<\/a> infection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Lemongrass<\/em> – A great bug repellent, lemongrass also has a fresh scent that is often used in skincare products. This oil is also excellent for digestive issues and acts as an anti-inflammatory. A few drops of lemongrass on your pets may aid in keeping them flea-free, as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Bergamot<\/em> – With a sweet, citrusy smell, bergamot oil can be used as an antiseptic or disinfectant. This oil also has a wonderful uplifting aroma and can be used to relieve stress.<\/li>\n
          2. Clary Sage<\/em> – Most commonly known for its antidepressant properties, clary sage is also a powerful antispasmodic, making it wonderful for use in muscle-relief blends as well as those for stress relief<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            It is important to use essential oils safely. They should never be ingested and should always be added to a carrier oil as many can burn and damage skin. When used correctly, essential oils make a wonderful addition to the medicine cabinet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Who knew these wonderful plant oils could be so essential to good health?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":3509,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,7,17,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-digestion","category-liver-health","category-skin-care","category-stress"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3506"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3506\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8802,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3506\/revisions\/8802"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}