1. Lavender
Lavender has been used for medicinal and home care purposes for thousands of years, and is one of the most versatile EOs you can get. It is also safe to use on and around infants and children when properly diluted.
2. Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia)
This is one of the most beneficial and useful of EOs to have on hand. It has been called "a medicine cabinet in a bottle" as it can be used to treat almost any common ailment. Although you can never consume tea tree oil internally you can use it topically and aromatically.
3. Lemon
This is one of the best EOs for home use, as it has more applications than most other oils will ever dream of. It can also be used for therapeutic uses topically, internally and aromatically. Keep in mind that lemon EO can make your skin photosensitive: wait at least 12 hours before exposing skin to sunlight. Lemon EO is great for household cleaning and disinfecting and as an air refresher.
4. Peppermint
Peppermint has been around for thousands of years as well. It has been used to calm nausea or stomach upset, chest congestion, eliminate odors, cleaning, pest control, and heat exhaustion. It is also great to uplift spirits and energizing.
5. Eucalyptus
It is great for alleviating chest congestion (either blended with other oils or alone). It also has pain relieving properties, can be used as a disinfectant to eliminate germs and odors.
6. Clove
Clove oil has been used for dental issues for centuries, and is one of the best treatments available for natural toothaches, gum disease, cold sores, and canker sores. It should always be diluted (it is VERY strong). It can also be used for infections, wounds, cuts, heat rash, athlete's foot, bruises, ear aches. For use around the home it can be used to repel insects, fleas, flies and moths.
7. Chamomile
Chamomile has gentle and soothing properties and has been used as a calming herb since the Roman era. It also helps with boils, dry skin, acne, stings, cuts and bruises. It can be applied topically or aromatically to combat headache, muscle pain, stress, panic attacks, depression and insomnia.
8. Frankincense
I bet you didn't know that oil of Frankincense was found in King Tutankhamen's' tomb! It is safe to say that this EO has been valued for quite a while. Frankincense EO is a go to for almost any ailment. It can be applied topically or aromatically. Ranging from acne, warts, cuts, boils, scars, cysts, insect bites. It can also be diffused to alleviate stress, and headache pain. Research has also been done that it may help in killing cancer cells.
9. Grapefruit
Grapefruit EO oils is bright and cheery, and is an uplifting oil and has multi-purpose properties. It can be applied topically for swollen lymph nodes, oily hair and skin, cellulite, acne, migraines, or deodorant. Around the home it can be used to repel fleas, cleaning, and laundry refresher.
10. Oregano
Oregano EO has many properties ranging from anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-microbial, and antiseptic properties, it is a great oil to have around the house. It should never be used undiluted, and pregnant or nursing women should avoid using it. Diluted in water it makes for a great anti-bacterial spray for counter tops.
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