Essential Oils
From ancient Egypt to modern times, essential oils have been used to treat anxiety, aches, and even acne.
Information by www.health.com
Peppermint
Smelling peppermint essential oil made drivers perkier in one study. In another, basketball players who sniffed peppermint oil had better energy and performance.
Citrus
Japanese researchers found that folks with depression who sniffed citrus fragrance were able to lower their dose of antidepressants; the scent helped normalize hormone levels.
Lavender
Research shows that lavender increases brain alpha waves associated with relaxation and deep sleep. The do-it-all scent may also alleviate PMS symptoms and reduce pain.
Ginger
Ginger teas and candies work, but smelling the essential oil also eases queasiness, per research done by anesthesiologists; cancer centers use it for patients who've had radiation.
Grapefruit
One small study of rats published in the journal Neuroscience Letters found that inhaling grapefruit oil can inhibit a key gastric nerve, dulling the sensation of hunger. Over eating is a big problem in the US and so the grapefruit essential oil can help control overeating.
Floral
A 2013 study of ICU patients published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that sniffing a floral combination significantly reduced anxiety.
Eucalyptus
This scent reduced stuffy noses and head pressure in people with sinusitis, per a German study. Put a few drops in a sink with warm water, drape a towel over your head and breathe it in.
Black Pepper
It may not be the nicest smelling scents, but a black pepper essential oil can help over come smoking. In one study, cigarette smokers who inhaled it reported having fewer cravings than those who didn't; the scent irritates the back of the throat, a sensation smokers miss.
Rosemary
This scent can improve concentration, speed and accuracy during mental tasks, per a study at Northumbria University in England. Other recent research found it may boost memory, too.
Tea Tree Oil
Antifungal, antiseptic and antibacterial, this oil is so potent that it has killed MRSA and staph in lab settings. Mix it with a carrier oil to fight off athlete's foot, acne and dandruff, or add a couple of drops to a squirt of your shampoo.
Peppermint (yum)
In one study, rubbing this oil (mixed with alcohol) into temples soothed headaches. In another, a massage with peppermint and eucalyptus oils (also combined with alcohol) reduced post-workout muscle cramps.
Cedarwood
Blended with rosemary, thyme, lavender and a carrier oil and rubbed into the scalp, it can help with hair loss—in one study, 44 percent of women saw new growth. Or pair with melted coconut oil to soothe eczema.
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Essential Oils have health benefits as seen above, but overall they can increase mood at work, and at home for people around.
Recent Comments
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I’d probably get Peppermint, Lavender, Eucalyptus and Grapefruit.
Jenn