Therapeutic essential oils from allspice to ylang ylang have been providing benefits to the body, mind, and soul for centuries. Youve probably seen the dark, compact bottles with their unusual scents in your local alternative healing store, but maybe youve been hesitant to try them.
You may have found yourself wondering, what exactly is an essential oil? It is oil that is removed from the leaves, stems, and flowers of a plant. It is highly concentrated and evaporates easily. For that reason high quality essential oils are always kept in sealed containers. Any good aromatherapy or health food store will carry a range of essential oils for a variety of mental and physical ailments.
Some of the most popular therapeutic essential oils are eucalyptus, lavender, and sandalwood. Youve probably used eucalyptus in the form of potent smelling vapor rub under you nose and on your chest when you have a cold. Thats because eucalyptus helps to clear your sinus cavities, which leads to better breathing. It also soothes sores and insect bites, acts as a disinfectant, and lifts the mood.
Lavender is always a favorite of the therapeutic essential oils due to its ability to...