1.Lavender Oil for relaxation:
One of the most popular essential oils is lavender, for many reasons being that it can be used for multipurposes. Plant based therapy has been around for ages as an alternative technique to body healing. As seen in the video, it can promote therapeutic benefits such as relaxation, and insomnia/anxiety reduction. Lavandula anguvstifolia is an angelic scent that’s distilled from a plant, it can be used in aromatherapy, through mouth, or applied to skin. This compound has been a proven in many research studies that the smell alone can stimulate the brain, which can release hormones and endorphins throughout the body. Many parents use essential oils on newborns and children instead of medicine for a more safer and natural alternative. After all, this is a game changer if you’re struggling with a fussy newborn, or simple have issues related to this as well. However, essential oils aren’t regulated by the FDA, so before using check to see if it’s diluted properly.
2. Essential oil uses
You can use essential oils for just about anything. In fact, we incorporate them in our lives and we don’t even know it. Majority of the time our laundry detergents, candles, shampoos and conditioners, cosmetics, even foods and drinks have them. With that being said, like the youtube video shows, you can incorporate them with anything in and out of households. Adding essential oils to your sprays, or laundry can make a big difference when reflecting your moods and mental health, depending on which one is used. Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Bergamot and many more oils are used in cleaning remedies that create a non-toxic alternative to harsh chemicals we use. Incorporating more natural remedies in your cleaning routine with essential oils will help you live in a healthier environment. Knock out those harsh cleaning chemicals!
3. Toxic for animals!!
While essential oils provide outstanding benefits for humans, they don’t quite have the same effect on animals. Unfortunately, cats and dogs are much more sensitive when it comes to what they inhale. Diffusers can be harmful if animals are around because the vapor could potentially fall onto their skin, or be licked up if the spilt on the floor. It is important to research what kinds of oils are toxic to animals, and which ones are safe. Although these oils are natural, they have serious health risk for animals respiratory and immune systems that can be very harmful. Always consult with a veterinarian before purchasing oils if you have a fur baby at home.
4. Essential oils for bug repellent:
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better.. they did! Essential oils are an amazing natural bug repellent, considering bugs or pest hate they way certain oils smell, or love it. For example, spiders will stay clear from peppermint, while fruit flies love the solutions. The commonly used oils to repeal bugs are cinnamon, eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint, and tea tree. You can aways make your own bug trap or incorporate them into a store bought trap. The instagram link below provides great products with instructions for use!
5. Essential oil background information
Essential oils has been a wide topic on how relevant they really are. With research and studies, majority of people believe that these plant based compounds really do wonders, while others are still questioning the research behind it. What do you think? The power of truth lies within itself.
Essential oil for healing therapy 