Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts, and for years, alternative medicine enthusiasts have trusted their powerful healing properties.
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Here are 5 essential oils and their benefits:
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Lavender Oil
A versatile essential oil that can be easily added to your daily routine during bath or diffuser and is well-known for alleviating stress, relieving pain, and promoting better sleep.
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Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is mostly used for its antiseptic, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, effective for treating acne, athlete’s foot and ringworm.
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Peppermint Oil
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial agent, used for treating headaches, and fatigue; aids in digestion and enchanting memory.
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Eucalyptus Oil
A valuable essential oil to have during the cold season. It helps clear a stuffy nose by opening up your nasal passages, making it easier to breathe.
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Lemon Oil
Extracted from the peel of lemons, can be diffused into the air or applied to the skin when mixed with a carrier oil, helps reduce anxiety and depression, alleviates pain and kills bacteria.