“Essential oils are concentrated potent, plant energy.” Nadine Artemis

One of the simplest and most powerful natural tools. The benefits of essentials oils are endless. They’re not only antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-fungal but also reduce scars, heal blemishes, fight infections, can be used as household cleaner, boost focus, intuition and mental acuity, reduce stress, improve insomnia and so on. There’s an endless selection and many of these oils have been used since Egyptian and roman times. Whatever you’re struggling with, there’s an oil for it.

One of the reasons why essential are so powerful is because of the powerful monoterpenes that they contain. Monoterpenes help remove toxins, turn on protective genes, help the liver break down carcinogens, stimulate the lymphatic system and cell death, soothe pain, inflammation and encourage tissues to heal. Just to name a few.

Essential oils can be used in a number of ways. They can be inhaled, added to massage oils, skin, hair and oral care products, used as a household cleaner in baths, diffusers and salt pipes.

Some oils are quite strong and can be irritating if applied directly to the skin. This is where you want to mix them with a carrier oil to reduce the likelihood of irritation. My favorite carrier is castor oil. It penetrates the skin on a deeper level and is also very healing and detoxifying.

Carrier Oils

Coconut, olive, jojoba, castor, sesame
*Must be organic and cold pressed

Caveat

Some oils are quite strong and can be irritating if applied directly to the skin.
Citrus oils increase photosensitivity. Best not to use before going out into the sun.
Only use pure essential oils from a trusted source. Cheap oils are often diluted and adulterated.
Store away from direct sunlight and heat

Breast Health

Orange oil, frankincense and laurel have high levels of monoterpenes which are anti inflammatory, help to stimulate estrogen detoxification and stimulate the lymphatic system. They’re a great addition to breast massage oils and balms.

Frankincense

Frankincense is synonymous with spirituality and increases intuition
Anti-inflammatory,
Incredible for skin care : scars, uneven skin, melasma, heals wounds, fades scars, treats wrinkles , nourishes dry skin and eases signs of aging
Reduces apprehension, tension and worry.
Great for oral care and fresh breath.
Healing and detoxifying for breast tissue

Orange

Great mood booster, helps to lift moodiness and reduces worry
Dilute to use in massage, skin care blends and bathing.
Healing and detoxifying for breast tissue
Wonderful addition to breast massage oils.
Helps to heal acne and dermatitis
Improves the appearance of the skin.

*Will increase photosensitivity. Best not to use before going out into the sun.

Laurel

Increases perception, clarity and peace
Energy boosting
Invigorates infinite intelligence
Dive deep into dreamland
Cleansing – can be used as a household cleanser
Great for acne, blemishes and renews skin
Use in massage oil for lymphatic circulation
Healing and detoxifying for breast tissue

Rose

Brings joy and feelings of love
Heart opening
Reduces fear, melancholy and helps recovery from sadness and grief.
Relaxes the mind and nerves
Restores energy balance
Helps to balance the female moon cycle

Lavender

Promotes relaxation
One of the safest oils to use
Cooling and calming to the physical body
Purifying and immune enhancing
Helps prevent infections
Balancing to the male/female systems.
Lavender enhances the body’s healing powers; used specifically for burns.
It has pain-reducing properties
Great for skin conditions, acne, rashes, dermatitis, irritation
Great for insomnia, stress and anxiety
Perfect for cuts, burns, and wounds
Speeds healing for acne, scars
Lessens mental restlessness, dispels depression
Increases lymph flow
Use one drop under each arm as a deodorant.

Tea Tree

Great for acne, psoriasis, eczema
Improves dry scalp
Heals, soothes and cleans cuts and wounds
Powerful first aid
Fights sinus infections, relieves congestion and respiratory tract infections
Lice, sunburns
Soothes skin irritations
Improve psoriasis and eczema
Natural household cleaner
Fights toenail fungus and ringworm
Kills mold
Natural DIY Deodorant : one drop under each arm will do
Protect wounds and cuts
Great for oral health
Natural insect repellent

Rosemary

Increases focus
Reduces feelings stagnancy
Great for lymphatic system, liver, digestive, immune and skin systems.
Use neat as an acne wash and spot on serum.
Excellent hair tonic. It is commonly used to remove dandruff, soothe dry scalp, and strengthen and shine hair strands.
Inhale for meditation and concentration
Revives emotions to move from apathy into renewed confidence and motivation.

Peppermint

Pacifies throbs,
Reduce redness and itchiness
Eases headaches,
Clears the sinuses,
Improves digestion
Anti-viral
Cooling
Great to treat rashes, insect bites and blemishes
Great for first aid kit
Anti-fungal
Revives dull skin and balances oily skin

Tip

Carry a bottle with you, or have one at your desk at work or home. When stress starts to creep up, take a few inhales from the bottle. I’ve currently got a bottle of bergamot and ylang ylang next to my computer. They’re both great stress reducers. If you need to increase focus, rosemary is your ally.