The Oil Effect

Our skin absorbs essential oils so fast that they reach the blood stream within 20 to 30 minutes. That’s the reason why essential oils are so effective.

Essential oils are good for our mind as the fragrance of those oils activates nerve cells in the nasal cavity sending impulses to the area of the brain associates with emotions.

Research proves that applying a few drops of essential oil, before your daily skin routine, actually doubles and sometimes triple the beneficial effects.

Here are some of the essential oils and their physical and emotional effects:

• Basil:

Physical Effect: Bronchitis, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect bites, rheumatism.

Emotional Effect:   Burnout, memory and concentration.

• Rosewood:

Physical Effect:    Acne, fever, stretch marks, headache, stress.

Emotional Effect: Depression

• Cardamom:

Physical Effect:     Loss of appetite, colic, halitosis.

Emotional Effect: Stress, Guilt.

• Cedar Wood:

Physical Effect: Arthritis, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis.

Emotional Effect: Fear and insecurity.

• Cinnamon:

Physical Effect:     Constipation, exhaustion, lice, low blood pressure, scabies.

Emotional Effect: Concentration, emotional fatigue.

• Clove Bud:
  

Physical Effects: Asthma, bronchitis, immune system, sprains, toothache.

Emotional Effect: Memory and depression.

• Coriander:

Physical Effect: Aches, colic, gout, indigestion, arthritis.

Emotional Effect: Fatigue, irritation.

• Fennel:

Physical Effect:    Bruises, cellulite, obesity, water retention.

Emotional Effect: Emotional imbalance.

• Ginger:

Physical Effect:  Aching muscles, arthritis, nausea.

Emotional Effect: Exhaustion, burnout.

• Jasmine:

Physical Effect: Dry skin, labour pain, sensitive skin.

Emotional Effect: Confidence and anger

• Lavender:

Physical Effect:    Athlete’s foot, hypertension, migraine, vertigo, cough.

Emotional Effect: Anxiety, irritability, panic attacks and stress.

• Parsley:

Physical Effect: Congestion, digestion, diuretic, immune system, kidney infections and stones.

Emotional Effect: Frigidity

• Rose:

Physical Effect:     Eczema, mature skin

Emotional Effect: Grief, panic, loneliness.

• Rosemary:

Physical Effect: Aching muscles, arthritis, dandruff, gout, hair care, muscle cramping.

Emotional Effect: Exhaustion, memory

• Sandalwood:

Physical Effect: Bronchitis, chapped and dry skin, oily skin, strep throat, laryngitis.

Emotional Effect: Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, irritability and stress.

There are several ways to use essential oils for detox; separately or in combination, diluted and applied directly onto the skin, in the bath or inhaled.