| Now a days, there is a variety of essential oils, roots, | | | | should never be swallowed). |
| and herbs available to support healthy living. These | | | | Geranium oil with its characteristic perfume and pain |
| natural products can be used for treating ailments, | | | | relieving properties is a basic antiseptic. This herbal |
| flavoring your food, skin care, create perfumes, and | | | | remedy should be part of your essential oil and |
| manufacture environmentally safe cleaning products. | | | | natural herbal remedies garden. |
| If you do not have room for a garden, a few herbs | | | | Peppermint oil treats digestive upsets and may be |
| planted by a sunny window are enough to get you | | | | used for breath freshening. |
| started. Subsequently, all you will need then are some | | | | Patchouli and Ylang-ylang oils in an oil burner can |
| essential oils and you are ready to embark on a | | | | perfume a room and add a sense of ambience. |
| wonderful journey to natural herbal remedies and | | | | Orange oil mixed with Cinnamon oil is a pleasant |
| medicine. | | | | winter scent that brings to mind seasonal holiday |
| Essential oils versus blended oils. | | | | smells. Besides their perfume qualities, all four of |
| The first to consider is the essential oils. Only the | | | | these oils have other properties. Patchouli treats |
| purest oils will do for therapeutic purposes. Do not be | | | | eczema and dandruff. Ylang-ylang is reputed to |
| fooled into thinking that you are purchasing pure oil | | | | relieve stress, palpitations, and high blood pressure. |
| when in fact it is a blend of several oils. Blended oils | | | | Orange is used in natural remedies for depression and |
| are acceptable for fragrance such as perfuming a | | | | nervous tension. Cinnamon is excellent for warts and |
| room, but pure oils are necessary for medicinal intent. | | | | viral infections. |
| A general guide to the purity of oil is its price. Pure | | | | Thyme and Rosemary are considered herbs and can |
| oils are normally more expensive. For instance, | | | | be grown in pots and used when needed. Both of |
| common oils such as lavender and geranium are less | | | | these herbs can be used to create oils or flavor food. |
| expensive than frankincense and carnation oil. | | | | Thyme and Rosemary are also antiseptics and can be |
| Therefore, it is advisable to become familiar with | | | | used in skin care preparations. |
| essential oil prices and then rely on this knowledge | | | | Lemon oil and fresh lemons will purify water. When |
| when purchasing oils. As the saying goes, you get | | | | lemon is mixed with honey, it is an effective herbal |
| what you pay for. In addition, a price list from a | | | | remedies for colds and flu. Lemon and white vinegar |
| reputable dealer is a valuable resource when buying | | | | are highly effective cleaning agents that can be used |
| essentials oils. | | | | for domestic cleaning tasks without damaging the |
| Typically, pure oils cannot be applied directly to the | | | | environment. White vinegar is a natural disinfectant or |
| skin and must be mixed with a base oil to lessen their | | | | mix it with water to clean windows and wooden |
| strength. Base oils such as almond oil or wheat germ | | | | floors. |
| oil are generally used for this purpose. Base oils are | | | | If you want to keep the insects away this summer, |
| generally derived from seeds, nuts, or vegetables. | | | | Citronella oil or Garlic will do. Add a capsule of garlic to |
| Basic oils and natural remedies. | | | | your dog's food and your dog will not be bothered |
| Lavender, without a doubt, is one of the most useful | | | | by fleas. You could also soak a soft dog collar in |
| and desirable oils. It will work wonders on cuts, | | | | Citronella to keep fleas and mosquitoes at bay. |
| bruises and burns, and promotes sleep and relaxation. | | | | Garlic helps to promote a healthy immune system. |
| The Tea Tree and Eucalyptus oils are useful for | | | | When the weather turns cold and the viruses begin |
| treating a variety of respiratory ailments. These are | | | | to circulate, adding garlic to your diet will leave you |
| excellent medication for colds and coughs. These oils | | | | less susceptible. In fact, most of the oils and herbs |
| can be massaged into the chest or burned in an oil | | | | listed above are effective in helping to prevent many |
| burner to help clear the airways and prevent | | | | common winter illnesses. |
| congestion. Tea Tree oil is a natural antiseptic and | | | | If you are looking for natural herbal remedies or |
| can be dabbed on cuts, bites and stings. It is often | | | | nature friendly products, the oils and herbal remedies |
| used to treat spots and pimples and when diluted | | | | recommended above should help you get started. |
| with water, acts as a mouth gargle (keep in-mind it | | | | |