The use of essential oils is increasing in France. We rediscover the benefits of plants for gentle and effective care for the whole body! Here are ten oils that can bring you happiness and health.
Essential oils are increasingly known and used. You don’t need to be an expert to use it every day, but there’s so much out there that it’s not always easy to find your way around. Here are the 10 best essential oils for the whole family.
- Noble Chamomile
As with many essential oils, noble chamomile is not recommended for pregnant women, especially during the first trimester. It is ideal for topical treatment of eczema, acne, psoriasis and cuts. Internally, it treats diarrhea, stress, and insomnia. - Java Lemongrass
It will be summer soon. Beautiful season and al fresco dining, we spotted mosquitos! After 4 p.m., put a few drops of Javanese Lemongrass essential oil on the exposed area and repeat the action 3 times. It can also be diluted in a little aloe vera gel or vegetable oil to avoid possible skin irritation. - Eucalyptus radiata
Impossible without some at the home pharmacy. At that time, eucalyptus was used to treat wounds. Today, we deal more with respiratory problems – sinusitis, bronchitis, colds – otitis media in babies, flu. In times of contagious viruses, one simple act can protect you: four to six drops daily on the soles of the feet, chest or back. - Ginger
Ginger essential oil is very powerful. Known for its toning properties, it is recommended for treating impotence and sexual fatigue. It is also used for indigestion, constipation, arthralgia and rheumatism. Mix 2 to 3 drops with hazelnut oil and massage into lower back. It can also be mixed into bath water, 2 drops or 1 spoonful of honey for oral administration, 3 times a day. - Real Lavender
Real lavender is an aromatherapy gem! It can be used in many situations. It is recommended to combat cramps, pain and muscle spasms. It is also excellent in cases of insomnia, night agitation, depression. Acne-prone, eczema, and rosacea-prone skin are relieved as well as wounds, burns, and bedsores. Apply a few drops, or two drops, two to three times a day, and take a spoonful of honey orally. To keep moths out of your cupboards, you can also put four drops on a cotton ball or a piece of wood. - Mint
Peppermint is recommended for digestive problems, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, physical or mental weakness, shingles, headaches, sciatica, arthritis. Apply three or four drops to the painful area and repeat the ritual three times a day. For digestive or urinary disorders, place two drops in honey or olive oil three to four times a day. You can also add a few drops to sugar for fresh breath! - Grapefruit
Avoid use before prolonged sun exposure. Grapefruit is known to relieve varicose veins and circulatory congestion. It really is an excellent blood thinner. Mix five drops of grapefruit with Atlas cedarwood oil, add five drops of lemon eucalyptus oil and five drops of Italian spirulina oil to the botanical jojoba oil and you have an excellent slimming massage oil. - Patchouli
Native to Indonesia, patchouli is known for its healing properties on lymphatic and venous circulation. Therefore, it can be used for hemorrhoids. Patchouli essential oil is also anti-inflammatory and healing. Pour two drops of honey under the tongue morning and night for all congestion problems (veins, prostate, lymph, prostate hemorrhoids). To apply topically, simply mix three drops of patchouli and three drops of hazelnut vegetable oil on varicose veins and repeat three times a day. - Petit grain bigarade
Little known, bigarade petit grain has a pleasant scent that a simple inhalation brings calm, relaxation and harmony. In atmospheric diffusion, it dissipates the pressure! Recommended for spasmodic cough, asthma, excessive sweating, palpitations, arthritis, tendonitis, rheumatism. On the beauty front, if you have oily skin, mix a drop of bigarade micrograin and a drop of verbenone rosemary in a small amount of day cream. - Tea tree
Many cosmetic products (soaps, shampoos, bath oils) contain tea tree, the tea tree tree. It is also used for oral infections (abscesses, gingivitis, oral mycosis), viral or bacterial infections, sinusitis, otitis, laryngitis. For all cases, the ideal is an external treatment: massage three or four drops onto the skin three times a day for five to six days. For whiter teeth and perfect oral hygiene, add a drop of tea tree and a drop of lemon to your toothbrush.
