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What are the benefits of using essential oils?

Essential oils smell great, reduce stress, treat fungal infections, and help you sleep. They are concentrated extractions from plants. A process called distillation turns the “essence” of a plant into a liquefied form for many medicinal and recreational uses. There’s a wide variety of essential oils available.

Can essential oils be used as medicine?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies essential oils as food supplements, not drugs. This means producers of essential oils are not allowed to market the compounds as medicine.

What essential oil makes you think?

Essential oils are most commonly used in the practice of aromatherapy….Other essential oils that claim to boost energy levels, mood, and focus.

Essential oil	Claimed benefits
bergamot	energizing
cinnamon	boosts energy
eucalyptus	stimulates the brain and improves energy
frankincense	balances the nervous system

What are the benefits of alternative medicines?

Why people use complementary or alternative therapies

• Using therapies to help you feel better.
• Reducing symptoms or side effects.
• Feeling more in control.
• Natural and healing therapies.
• Comfort from touch, talk and time.
• Staying positive.
• Boosting your immune system.
• Looking for a cure.

Is Essential oil really effective?

Results of lab studies are promising — one at Johns Hopkins found that certain essential oils could kill a type of Lyme bacteria better than antibiotics — but results in human clinical trials are mixed. Some studies indicate that there’s a benefit to using essential oils while others show no improvement in symptoms.

Are essential oils Safe?

Most essential oils are safe and free of adverse side effects when used properly. However, as with any substance you are introducing into your body, it is important to use them intelligently. We recommend that you never eat or drink essential oils.

Are essential oils healthy?

Plants and herbal products contain many bioactive compounds that may harm your health, and essential oils are no different. However, when inhaled or combined with a base oil for use on your skin, most essential oils are considered safe.

What essential oils make you feel happy?

Of the many essential oils, here are the six of the most effective essential oils you should use for happiness:

• Lavender Oil.
• Bergamot Oil.
• Jasmine Oil.
• Basil Oil.
• Lemon Oil.
• Rose Oil.

What is the best oil for the brain?

Olive oil is the clear winner when choosing an oil to use without or on low heat. Olive oil is packed with good fats and phytonutrients that support your cognitive function and overall health, making it a staple in the kitchen of anyone looking to improve brain health.

Can essential oils be used with medications?

Essential oils also can be used as a companion to traditional medications and therapies. Of course, you should always let your doctor know you’re considering essential oil therapy to avoid any negative interactions with medications.

What are essential oils?

Of course, this may be your first experience with our blog so it is important we cover this again, essential oils are volatile compounds that are extracted from hundreds of flowers, stems, seeds, bark, etc. In easier to understand terms, they are the scent of that plant. So, when lavender oil is extracted, it holds the aroma of the lavender petals.

Can essential oils prevent or cure diseases?

In response to the growing frustration with the inability of Western medicine to prevent or even cure chronic disease, people are increasingly turning to alternative methods to ward off illnesses. Essential oils are one such alternative. They have been used for millennia to cure ailments and prevent diseases.

What is aromatherapy and is it right for You?

Of course, people pick and choose their tonics, but the one that’s getting increasing, consistent mainstream acceptance is aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the gentle, ancient art of fragrance, anchored by the use of all-natural, essential oils, which are extracted from flowers, barks, resins, herbs, fruits and other botanicals.