Essentials oils are very versatile, they are used in many applications such as aromatherapy ( healing & therapeutic benefits), massage oils, inhalation (steam, electronic diffusers), compresses to relieve aches and pains, relaxing baths, vaporization, DYO house cleaners, cosmetics, lotions, healing ointments, etc....
Essential oils are the product of distillation of the aromatic substances or essences found in plants, therefore they are very powerful and potent. They have unique properties intended for a specific application so you can't substitute one for another, so use them carefully and accordingly. As a general rule, it is best to use essential oils as external remedies only, this is mainly due to the high concentration of the oils and the potential irritation or damage they can cause to the mucus membranes and delicate stomach lining in undiluted form.
20 Most commonly used essential oils (with botanical origins):
Tea tree ( melaleuca alternifolia), Chamomile Roman (anthemis nobilis), Lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus) , Oregano (origanum vulgare), Eucalyptus radiata ( eucalyptus radiata), Ginger (zingiber officinale), Clove bud ( Eugenia caraphyllata), Helicrysum (helychrisum italicum), Lavender Spike (lavandula spica) , Peppermint (mentha piperita), French Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) ,Thym ( thymus vulgaris),Ylang Ylang (cananga odorata), Palmarosa (cymbopogon martini) , Ravinstara (cinanomum camphora), Clary sage ( salvia sclarea), Bergamot (citrus bergamia), Frankincense (boswellia carterii) , Neroli ( citris aurantium var amara), Rose Otto (rosa damascena).
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