Benefits and properties of essential oils

Odourising, deodourising, and protective oils

Quelques gouttes versées dans Several drops placed into a diffuser serve to perfume agreeably the air we breathe. Among the ones that can be used are: citrus, , , lemongrass, , , all of the conifers, cedarwood, tea tree. The slightest essential oil can deodourise an entire room, at home or at work. It’s an unexpected natural application for repelling insects in the home or garden.

For these purposes we recommend , , camphor; mosquitoes do not like , or , moths detest cedarwood, rosewood, and patchouli. Diluted in a cleaning product, a bit of essential oil serves as disinfectant.

Antibactewrial, antiseptic

The most powerful essential oils contain phenols, such as Spanish  , sarriette, ,  (seed and leaf), and the leaf or bark of . Tea tree can also be used, and the have a persistent antibacterial action.

Antiviral

Essential oils arrest viral activity and develop the immune system. In cases of respiratory ailments they facilitate the evacuation of mucous. A mixture of , , , and tea tree rubbed on, in combination with a diffusion of eucalyptus or has an immunostimulant affect on the respiratory passages, the sinuses, and the lungs.

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory

A local application of relieves the vivid pain of a migraine, while works for tennis elbow and or for dental pain. secretes endorphins and thus indirectly reduces physical and mental suffering. and are remarkable anti-inflammatories.

Circulation

Immortelle essential oil eliminates haematomas and also serves as an anti-phlebitic. Rubbed on with , and , it stimulates circulation of the blood and diminishes feelings of fatigue, particularly in the legs. This formula acts on cellulite if you add some and Bleeding or minor haemorrhage can be stopped with due to its haemostatic action.

Anti-fungal

Molds can be banished with several drops of a blend of essential oils of lemon zest, , and tea tree.

Digestive

Sarriette essential oil and its floral water impede the formation of digestive gasses because they are carminatives. , star anise, , , and stimulate both the appetite and the digestive juices. calms nausea.

Metabolism

essential oil and its floral water regulate the function of the thyroid. reduces blood pressure while sage increases it. Scots pine and juniper stimulate the renal function. Moroccan blue chamomile limits the production of histamine in cases of allergy. has a regulatory action on the rhythm of the heart. balances the female apparatus.

There are plenty of examples which bear witness to the efficaciousness of plant essences.