Download Essential Oil Therapeutic Properties as used Topically

Essential Oil Therapeutic Properties as used Topically
(information taken from various resources online)
Eucalyptus essential oil
Properties: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant,
antiseptic, antibacterial, and stimulating.
Health benefits: It is very useful in the treatment of respiratory problems,
wounds, muscle pain, mental exhaustion, skin care.
Frankincense essential oil
Properties: antiseptic, expectorant, sedative, tonic.
Health benefits: helps keep wounds from becoming septic, fights infections,
heals scars, keeps cells healthy and promotes their regeneration, soothes
anxiety and inflammation.
Geranium essential oil
Health benefits: promotes scar healing, promotion of cell growth, it is also
used to stop body odor and tone up the body.
Ginger essential oil
Properties: It can be used as an analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
bactericidal, expectorant,
Health benefits: Ginger essential oil has been known to reduce pain,
protect wounds from becoming septic, and relax spasms. Some practitioners
also use it to inhibit bacterial growth, and improve brain and memory
function.
Lavender essential oil
Properties: can be calming, sleep inducing, analgesic, disinfectant, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal.
Health benefits: This oil is beneficial for treatment of issues with the nervous
system, insomnia, pain relief, respiratory disorders, skin care, hair care,
blood circulation, indigestion, and immune system health.
Lemongrass essential oil
Properties: It is an analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic,
astringent, bactericidal, deodorant, nervine, sedative, and a tonic.
Health benefits: Traditionally, lemongrass reduces pain, fights depression,
inhibits microbial growth, protects wounds from being septic, This essential
oil kills bacteria, reduces body odor, stops fungal infections, strengthens
nerves, soothes inflammation and nervous disturbances.
Orange essential oil
Properties: Orange essential oil is an antiinflammatory, antidepressant,
antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, sedative.
Health benefits: This oil traditionally is used to soothe inflammation, fight
depression and uplift mood, reducing emotional and nervous disturbances.
Rosemary essential oil
Properties: Rosemary essential oil is great for stimulating hair growth, and
as a disinfectant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic
substance.
Health benefits: It is very useful in terms of hair care, skin care, mouth care,
anxiety, mental disorders, depression, pain, headache, rheumatism,
respiratory problems, bronchial asthma.
Wintergreen essential oil
Properties: Wintergreen essential oil is commonly used as an analgesic,
antirheumatic, antiarthritic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent,
and a stimulating substance.
Health benefits: Traditionally, it is used for pain relief, relaxation of the body
and mind, treatment of rheumatism and arthritis, as well as for reduction in
spasms. Furthermore, it protects against sepsis, spreads a pleasant
fragrance, tightens gums and muscles and helps stop hair loss.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is wonderful as a face cleanser, moisturizer and sun screen,
but also it can treat many skin disorders. The fatty acids (Caprylic and
Lauric) in coconut oil reduce inflammation internally and externally and
moisturize making them a great solution for all types of skin conditions.It
protects the skin and has many antioxidants that make it ideal for healing
the skin.
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According to research published in the medical journal of Food and
Function, coconut oil improves antioxidant levels and can slow aging.
Using coconut oil benefits your hormones as well! Coconut oil may help
naturally balance hormones because it’s a great source of saturated fat
including lauric acid. Studies have found that coconut oil may be an
excellent fat to consume during menopause and also may have
positives effects on estrogen levels.
Thanks to the amazing chemical structure of coconut oil it’s easily
absorbed into the skin.
Eczema
Psoriasis
Athlete’s foot
Acne
Dandruff
Premature ageing
Bites, stings and burns
Dermatitis
Dry or flaky skin
Healing cuts
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera contains powerful antioxidants that belong to a family of
substances known aspolyphenols. The polyphenols in aloe vera can help to
inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause infections and inflammation.
Aloe vera is commonly used as a topical medication to treat sores and
burns, including sunburns. A review of four experimental studies found that
Aloe Vera could reduce the healing time of burns by around nine days
compared to conventional medication.
It Helps Prevent Wrinkles
Some research has found that using aloe vera gel topically can slow aging
of the skin. In one study of 30 women over the age of 45, topical application
of the gel was shown to increase collagen production and improve skin
elasticity over a 90-day period.
It Can Reduce Acne and Lighten Blemishes
Aloe vera gel can work as a natural remedy for acne and acne scarring.
The antimicrobial properties of aloe vera help to prevent acne and reduce
the redness and inflammation that acne causes.
It Works as a Natural Moisturizer
Aloe vera can be used in place of lotion for a natural daily skin moisturizer.
It cleanses and softens the skin without clogging pores, and it’s effective for
both men and women.
Aloe vera, owing to its anti-inflammatory properties, reduces the redness
brought on by exposure to UV rays and soothes the skin (6). It acts on
the epithelial skin layer and provides a protective layer to the skin for
retaining moisture. Since aloe vera contains a lot of antioxidants and
nutritional properties, the skin is able to prevent the moisture from
escaping, which in turn heals the sunburn quickly.