Essential oils like tea tree, oregano, and clary sage offer diverse health benefits, but understanding toxicity and proper application is vital for safe aromatherapy.
Bitter almond oil is different than that of sweet almond because it contains amygdalin, which is also found in plum, apricot and peach pits. Sweet almonds do not have this substance, which is toxic, so these almonds and their oils are safe.
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Both Tea tree and aloe vera oils have properties that might clear acne, says Nerys Purchon in her book "The Essential Natural Health Bible." Aloe vera oil is made of a small amount of aloe infused into a carrier oil such as almond or grapeseed oil, explain Carol and David Schiller in their book "
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If you are looking for an alternative and natural way to treatment a minor health ailment within the use of prescription medication, then kwan loong oil can be a fitting option for you to consider.
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Home remedies can be just as effective as prescribed or over-the-counter medications when it comes to treating a baby's sniffles and stuffiness, Louis Vernacchio, assistant professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health and of pediatrics at the School of Medicine at Boston University, tells "BU Today."
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Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the tea tree, scientifically known as the Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree native to Australia. Some people use tea tree oil on their skin as a method of treating bacterial and fungal infections, or they add the oil to warm bathwater to help congestion and coughs.
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The recent discovery that you are pregnant may bring equal parts excitement and worry. One of the most common worries among pregnant women is miscarriage, or the loss of the baby. Your obstetrician is a useful resource in learning more about what to avoid to reduce your risk of miscarriage.
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There is a significant difference between plant essential oils and simple plant extracts. Although both may be used in aromatherapy, it is the essential oils which carry the medicinal qualities and are used most often during massage and aromatherapy sessions. Extracts are mainly used in perfumes or even in cooking.
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Oils extracted from various fruits and vegetables have a long history of use in many cultures for both topical and dietary purposes. Almond oil, olive oil and avocado oil are just three of the many oils available that can be used in numerous ways.
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Essential oils are highly concentrated plant material made through a process of distillation. Because they are so potent, essential oils need to be diluted before added to hair in a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil, almond oil, or apricot kernel oil.
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A runny nose, sinus pressure, headache or pain in your ear are obvious signs you have some type of infection. With their natural antiseptic, antibacterial and pain-relieving properties, essential oils can help treat sinus conditions and earaches. Each condition responds best to different oils and application methods.
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Peppermint is one type of mint, but when referring simply to mint, the reference is sometimes also to spearmint. Spearmint and peppermint oils are two types of essential oils that come from the same plant family. Essential oils are essences taken from plants for their healing properties.
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Using essential oil for shaving is a good option if you have sensitive skin, or if you just want to avoid using the drying and irritating chemicals in many shaving creams and gels. Shaving oil can be used on its own, or applied under the shaving cream.
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According to DermNet NZ, scabies is an infectious skin disease acquired most often through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. A small insect called a mite burrows under the skin, creating small, gray worm-like tracks.
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Using almond oil on baby skin and hair is a tradition in India and many other places. Almond oil has a light, sweet scent and, according to the experts at Eco- Planet, it contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E, as well as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
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Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. Although inoculation has reduced the incidence of the disease in children, the effectiveness of the vaccine fades over time. This is why whooping cough occurs in teens and adults.
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Almond oil is acquired from the almond seed, which contains protein, vitamin E and B vitamins, as well as essential minerals, healthy fats and protein. The nutritional content of almond oil has made it a dietary source of these ingredients, but the benefits of almond oil go beyond the inside of the body.
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Making rose geranium essential oil is very easy and requires very little equipment. When done, you will have pleasant rose smelling oil that has uses ranging from treating skin conditions to tick repellent. (Ref 3 & 4) When applied to the skin, the oil can help soothe dry skin, acne, boils and eczema.
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Head lice are wingless flat insects which infest the hair, laying eggs and feeding on human blood from the scalp. They are between 2 and 4mm in length and the eggs, known as nits, attach to the hair near the scalp and hatch every seven to eight days.
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Essential oils are commonly used in aromatherapy and other forms of alternative treatments for their healing properties. Some essential oils, however, can be harmful and even toxic, especially when consumed orally or applied directly to the skin. Caution should be used when handling harmful essential oils.
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Skin tags are tiny, flesh-colored growths of skin. Common on the eyelids, neck and body folds such armpit, removal of skin tags is typically considered an optional, cosmetic procedure -- not be covered by health insurance.
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