Therapeutic Oils

There are many essential oils that not only smell good but are also therapeutic oils. Over the centuries, many of these essential oils have been used to cure and treat all sorts of illnesses. Because they are highly concentrated, therapeutic oils tend to be on the expensive side. Here are some common therapeutic oils that you may be familiar with.

Black Birch oil - also known as European white birch or silver birch, is often used as a healing massage oil. It helps to sooth muscles and heal bruising.

Jasmine oil - one of the more expensive of the therapeutic oils. It is used in aromatherapy and has a very pleasing scent. It's often been used to alleviate signs of depression. Also, if you're feeling stressed out, jasmine oil should help to relax you.

Lavender oil - helps to relieve feelings of nervousness and anxiety. It's also a good disinfectant and has a reputation for helping the cardio vascular system by improving the blood circulation circulation. Many modern lotions contain lavender which has such a pleasing aroma that it's often used in perfumes. It is also one of the most common oils use in aromatherapy.

Eucalyptus oil - one of the more well known therapeutic oils. You'll mostly see it used as a decongestant and/or expectorant to remove mucous from the lungs and air passages. Many of the better known cough syrups on the market have eucalyptus oil as one of their main ingredients.

Camomile  oil - used by women in many German communities by women to treat the symptoms of PMS and related menstrual problems. It's also used as a therapeutic oil in many lotions to help heal skin cracks and regenerate skin tissue.

Patchouli oil - has been used in medicines for centuries for it's healing properties. Today, you'll find it in many products sold to treat insect bites and acne scars. In addition, it's found uses as an insect repellant, an anti-inflammatory agent, and even as an aphrodisiac. This is another oil that because of it's aromatic properties is often used in aromatherapy.

Rosemary oil -  is reputed to help the memory. It also will perk you up if you are suffering from physical or mental exhaustion. It helps with respiratory problems and some cultures swear at it's ability to grow hair. Supposedly lice hate rosemary. If someone has a particular bad case of hair lice, adding a few drops of rosemary oil to an unscented shampoo will kill lice after a few exposures.

Tea tree oil - is used to treat skin and respiratory infections. It's also said to be effective against infectious organisms: bacteria, viruses and fungi, and cold sores. More recent tests have shown it to be effective against dandruff as well.

For a comprehensive list of therapeutic oils as well as a great web place to purchase oils from, go to www.dreamingearth.com. You'll also find information on carrier oils, diffusers, and aromatherapy kits and guides.

Therapeutic oils have been around for centuries, and with today's heightened interest in natural products of all kinds, they will only become more popular.

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