Must Have Essential Oils

In my last post I talked in detail about everything you need to know about essential oils so hopefully by now you have an idea what essential oils are and how to use them.  With so much information and so many oils out there, one can easily get overwhelmed when deciding which oils to buy.

Here are the my must have essential oils. Start with Lavender, Peppermint and Lemon and slowly add the rest.

 

 

LAVENDER

LATIN NAME:  Lavandula Angustifolia

AROMA: Floral, Sweet

QUALITIES: Calms and relaxes, Reduces Anxiety and Stress, Headache Reliever, Promotes Sleep, Slows Aging

PEPPERMINT

LATIN NAME: Mentha Piperita

AROMA: Fresh, Minty, Herbaceous

QUALITIES: Decreases Indigestion & Nausea, Freshens Breath,  Clears Respiratory Passages, Enhances Alertness, Soothes tight muscles, Relieves Headaches

 

 

EUCALYPTUS

LATIN NAME: Eucalyptus Globulus

AROMA: Camphoraceous, Woody

QUALITIES: Treats Respiratory Problems, Helps in Sinusitis, Lessens Muscle & Joint pain, Stimulates Mental Focus, Air Cleaner, Odor Remover

 

 

TEA TREE

LATIN NAME: Melaleuca Alternifolia

AROMA: Warm, Green, Herbaceous

QUALITIES: Antifungal, Antiseptic, Heals Wounds, Purifies Air, Cleanses Home Surfaces, Insect Repellent, Odor Remover, Treats Eczema

 

 

CEDARWOOD

LATIN NAME: Cedrus Atlantica

AROMA: Warm, Woody

QUALITIES: Grounds, Relaxes, Soothes, Clarifies Mind, Prevents Hair loss, Odor Remover,  Improves Focus, Insect Repellent

 

 

LEMON

LATIN NAME: Citrus Limon

AROMA: Citrus, Fresh

QUALITIES: Cleaning Agent for home which also purifies the air, Refreshes mind and body, Cheers up, Promotes good oral hygiene,  Supports Healthy Immune System, Improves Mood, Whitens Teeth, Helps in losing body fat

 

 

CHAMOMILE

LATIN NAME: Chamaemelum nobile

AROMA: Fresh, Sweet, Fruity,

QUALITIES: Relieves stress, Promotes Sleep, Headache Reliever, Relieves Muscle Spasms, Fights Depression

 

 

ROSE

LATIN NAME: Rosa Damascena

AROMA: Warm, Green, Herbaceous

QUALITIES: Astringent, Clears Skin, Freshens Mood, Brings Joy, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Balances Hormones

 

 

SANDALWOOD

LATIN NAME: Santalum Album

AROMA: Warm, Woody, Rich

QUALITIES: Clears Skin, Soothes, Calms, Promotes Mental Clarity,  Aphrodisiac, Anti Bacterial , Anti Fungal, Brings Shine to Hair, Balances Emotions

 

 

JASMINE

LATIN NAME: Jasminum Sambac

AROMA: Fresh, Deeply Floral

QUALITIES: Soothing, Calming, Refreshing, Promotes Romance, Elevates Mood, Helps with post pregnancy symptoms like anxiety and muscle pain, Aphrodisiac, Fights Blemishes and Clears Skin.

CLOVE

LATIN NAME: Eugenia Caryophyllata

AROMA: Warm, Spicy, Leathery

QUALITIES: Reduces Gum Disease & Toothache, Clears Acne, Kills Candida, Reduces PMS, Boosts Energy

 

GRAPEFRUIT

LATIN NAME: Citrus Paradisi

AROMA: Citrus, Fresh, Fruity

QUALITIES:  Cleanses body and helps in weight loss, Reduces Depression, Improves Focus, Freshens Air, Relieves Brain Fog, Decreases Fluid Retention

 

FRANKINCENSE

LATIN NAME: Boswellia

AROMA: Warm, Spicy

QUALITIES: Promotes Peace and relaxation, Stress Reliever, Wrinkle Fighter, Boosts Immune System, Kills harmful cells, Sleep Aid, Removes scars

GERANIUM

LATIN NAME: Pelargonium graveolens

AROMA: Herbaceous, Floral

QUALITIES: Beautifies skin, Improves Complexion  Brings Shine to hair, Eases Tension & Relieves stress, Tones muscles, Wound Healer, Odor Remover, Improves Mental Clarity, Anti Inflammatory, Bug Repellent