Essential oils like tea tree, oregano, and clary sage offer diverse health benefits, but understanding toxicity and proper application is vital for safe aromatherapy.
Stools appear in a variety of colors and consistencies. Stools containing oil are also known as steatorrhea. When you have oil in your stool, it may appear grease-like, float to the top of the water and have a foul odor.
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Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a botanical extract valued for its antimicrobial properties. Topically, it can be effective in treating skin surface infections, such as acne, fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) and athlete's foot.
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Essential oils command the prices they do because of the large amounts of plant material that go into the making of each small vial. Often, this cost exceeds what the beginning herbalist or fragrance crafter wants to pay.
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Several conditions may break the skin, causing the formation of a scab, including abrasions, lacerations and blisters. A scab is a normal part of the healing process and should remain in place until it falls off naturally. Valerie Ann Worwood, author of "The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy,"
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Almost everyone is familiar with the aroma of peppermint from its use in breath mints and candies. However, peppermint oil is more than just a flavoring for confectionery treats - it also has antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
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A rising star in alternative medicine is oil of oregano. Oregano is universally famous as a seasoning in Mediterranean dishes, but concentrated doses of the oil of this herb have been used for centuries as a panacea for numerous afflictions, including digestive and respiratory diseases.
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Each year, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation, approximately 2 million Americans are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. If treated early, a minor cosmetic flaw is usually the only consequence and regular screenings will ensure prompt detection of recurrence.
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If you have receding gums, you may have periodontitis, also called periodontal disease. Tea tree oil is an herbal remedy that’s sometimes recommended for treating these kinds of dental conditions, due to the oil’s antibacterial actions.
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Nerve decay is the result of stubborn sticky plaque that forms from thriving bacteria in your mouth. Acids in the bacteria of plaque can eat through your teeth's hard enamel, eventually creating a cavity that can cause excruciating pain.
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Tea tree oil can benefit your hair and scalp in a variety of ways. If you are losing hair due to clogged follicles or a scalp condition like dandruff, this oil can help remove the dead skin, rid your scalp of fungi and bacteria and promote healthy hair growth.
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Even essential oils made from commonly ingested herbs can have harmful effects on your body. Such is the case with oregano oil. Oregano oil may have some health benefits but as aromatherapist Patricia Davis notes in her book, “Aromatherapy: An A-Z,” the harm tends to outweigh the benefit.
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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, alopecia is the loss of hair, and this condition can occur for many different reasons, including damaged hair follicles and fungal infections. The loss of hair can cause anxiety and depression to any alopecia sufferer.
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Anyone who has ever had a serious earache understands how the pain can reduce a grown man to tears and make a baby scream inconsolably through the night. However, it’s good to know there are things you can do to relieve the pain almost instantly. Natural Home Remedies.
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Vertigo is a dizzy or spinning sensation, or a feeling of being unsteady or lightheaded. Vertigo may occur on its own, or be a symptom of other disorders such as low blood pressure, nervous disorder, ear or eye conditions, or head injuries and concussions.
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Peppermint oil is made by distilling the ground parts of the peppermint plant, and not all of its possible uses are thoroughly tested and proven. There may be situations where you wonder if peppermint oil will help your baby overcome a sickness or if it is safe for you to take while you are breastfeeding.
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Essential oils are used in the practice of aromatherapy to treat a number of health problems, including skin rashes and skin irritation. It is believed that some essential oils possess properties that are beneficial in reducing the symptoms associated with skin rashes.
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You can often tell a cold sore is forming by a tingling feeling on the lip. A cold sore, or fever blister, is a cluster of tiny fluid-filled blisters. Caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, a cold sore can be a painful nuisance with no cure.
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Using eucalyptus essential oil with children is a non-toxic way to administer a powerful antiseptic and antibacterial aroma-therapeutic to the olfactory and bronchial systems.
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Oregano oil, also called oil of oregano, is a natural antimicrobial and antispasmodic remedy. Many people have successfully used oregano oil for treating a tooth abscess, which is an infection that can spread to the jaw.
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Dark spots may be referred to as liver spots, age spots, pigment spots or brown spots. According to MayoClinic.com, these spots are harmless, but they may look like cancerous growths. In addition, they also state that these spots most commonly appear in adults over the age of 40; however, they may affect anyone.
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