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Ten Essential Oils

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My Top Ten Essential Oils Since I am allergic to almost all antibiotics, I’ve had to do some research…and find an alternative. If you are not already acquainted with essential oils, this is a quick and easy primer. I decided to share it with photos of my own collection of essential oils. These have been invaluable to our family over many years. If used correctly, they can be very effective and safe. We have only had to resort to antibiotics once… ~ Jacqueline The Top 10 Essential Oils. The wise use of these 10 essential oils provides a fantastic natural alternative to common ailments we see at home. Here we will have a brief look at ten essential oils which may comprise the ‘basic home care kit’. While by no means exhaustive, this list will …show more content…

Lavender’s calming and healing properties act on both a physiological and psychological level. Lavender is considered to speed wound healing and reduce scarring, and is the first choice in cases of minor burns. The oil is also pleasantly calming, and can be used to reduce stress in a variety of situations – a commonly used technique is to apply Lavender oil to the soles of the feet of patients recovering from almost any ailment to bring calm and comfort during a stressful time. Lavender has been noted as ‘better than benzo-diazepines’ for supporting sleep – use in a diffuser in your bedroom, or simply sprinkle a few drops on the bedding before retiring to enjoy this …show more content…

Clove oil has been found to be the strongest anti-oxidant of any essential oil, and is a component of ‘longevity’ formulas. It is also an extremely potent antibacterial, effective against a broader range of microbes than any other oil except perhaps Oregano – Clove oil has even been employed to sterilize surgical instruments. Clove also has analgesic properties, and can be used to temporarily reduce the pain of toothache. Clove oil (or ground cloves) is also a component of Dr. Hulda Clark’s anti-parasite protocol, helping eliminate parasites from one’s digestive system. This is a very powerful oil which should be diluted to 1% or less for topical

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