Comments on: What are ten essential oils I should have?

By: Brooke

Brooke — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:26:32 +0000

I would imagine everyone will say something different, but here’s what I would pick. I’m not listing all of the benefits of each oil, just a few main points. If I were you I would buy a good book about aromatherapy which would go into more detail about each oil.

Eucalyptus - good for clearing up sinuses, good for sore muscles (diluted in oil though!)

Lemon - good to put in cleaning products, good for acne and oily skin

Tea tree - also good for cleaning products, acne and oily skin

Lavender - good for a lot of things! skincare, cleaning, anxiety,wounds, etc.

Bergamot (my personal favorite) - can act as an insect repellent, good for depression, anger, and anxiety. It’s used a lot in perfume

Sandalwood - good for skincare, infections, gives a calming effect. Can be used as an aphrodisiac.

Chamomile (Roman or blue, not wild) - calming effect, good for skincare

Orange - good for dry and aging skin, good for anxiety especially in children.

ylang ylang - good for soothing anger and physical pain, can also be used as an aphrodisiac, good for insect bites, used a lot in perfume

Peppermint - very stimulating, cooling effect, good for sore muscles.

By: Brian G

Brian G — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:26:32 +0000

WD-40 : many uses for this around the house
Fuel oil : used to heat your home in the winter months
Oil of Olay : Keeps your skin soft
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: for cooking healthy
Canola Oil : for cooking unhealthy
Peanut Oil : for cooking greasy food
10W30 : for your automobile
2 in 1 oil : for the squeaky stuff
Massage oil : for the bedrrom
Gear oil : for your rears in the truck

By: santhanam k

santhanam k — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:26:32 +0000

The A World of Aromatherapy Top Ten List:

1.Chamomile calming
useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, excema, and other sensitive skin conditions.

2.Eucalyptus antiseptic
useful for coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, rheumatic conditions.

3.Geranium mildly astringent
useful for cuts, sores, fungal infections, as an insect repellant, soothing skin problems, eczema, bruises, mildly diuretic, anti-depressant.

4.Lavender mildly analgesic
useful for headaches, wounds, bruises, antiseptic, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, calming insomnia, mild depression.

5.Rose antiseptic
useful for sore throat and sinus, congestion, puffiness, mildly sedative, insomnia, premenstrual tension/pain, menopause, reduced libido.

6.Rosemary mild stimulant
useful for physical and mental fatigue, forgetfulness, respiratory problems, asthma, rheumatic aches and pains.

7.Sandalwood antiseptic
useful for dry, cracked, or chapped skin, acne, calming relaxation during meditation, aphrodisiac.

8.Marjoram mildly analgesic
useful for menstrual pain, headache, sore throat, mildly sedative, insomnia, warming, improving circulation, acne.

9.Jasmine antidepressant
useful for depression, postnatal depression, strengthening contractions during labor, aphrodisiac.

10.Neroli mildly sedative
useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, improving circulation, acne, premenstrual tension/pain, backache.