What are ten essential oils I should have?

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1. Brooke says:

   October 31, 2009 at 11:59 pm

   I would imagine everyone will say something different, but here’s what I would pick. I’m not listing all of the benefits of each oil, just a few main points. If I were you I would buy a good book about aromatherapy which would go into more detail about each oil.

   Eucalyptus – good for clearing up sinuses, good for sore muscles (diluted in oil though!)

   Lemon – good to put in cleaning products, good for acne and oily skin

   Tea tree – also good for cleaning products, acne and oily skin

   Lavender – good for a lot of things! skincare, cleaning, anxiety,wounds, etc.

   Bergamot (my personal favorite) – can act as an insect repellent, good for depression, anger, and anxiety. It’s used a lot in perfume

   Sandalwood – good for skincare, infections, gives a calming effect. Can be used as an aphrodisiac.

   Chamomile (Roman or blue, not wild) – calming effect, good for skincare

   Orange – good for dry and aging skin, good for anxiety especially in children.

   ylang ylang – good for soothing anger and physical pain, can also be used as an aphrodisiac, good for insect bites, used a lot in perfume

   Peppermint – very stimulating, cooling effect, good for sore muscles.
2. Brian G says:

   October 31, 2009 at 11:59 pm

   WD-40 : many uses for this around the house
   Fuel oil : used to heat your home in the winter months
   Oil of Olay : Keeps your skin soft
   Extra Virgin Olive Oil: for cooking healthy
   Canola Oil : for cooking unhealthy
   Peanut Oil : for cooking greasy food
   10W30 : for your automobile
   2 in 1 oil : for the squeaky stuff
   Massage oil : for the bedrrom
   Gear oil : for your rears in the truck
3. santhanam k says:

   October 31, 2009 at 11:59 pm

   The A World of Aromatherapy Top Ten List:

   1.Chamomile calming
   useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, excema, and other sensitive skin conditions.

   2.Eucalyptus antiseptic
   useful for coughs and colds, bronchitis, viral infections, muscular aches, rheumatic conditions.

   3.Geranium mildly astringent
   useful for cuts, sores, fungal infections, as an insect repellant, soothing skin problems, eczema, bruises, mildly diuretic, anti-depressant.

   4.Lavender mildly analgesic
   useful for headaches, wounds, bruises, antiseptic, insect bites, oily skin, acne, swelling, calming insomnia, mild depression.

   5.Rose antiseptic
   useful for sore throat and sinus, congestion, puffiness, mildly sedative, insomnia, premenstrual tension/pain, menopause, reduced libido.

   6.Rosemary mild stimulant
   useful for physical and mental fatigue, forgetfulness, respiratory problems, asthma, rheumatic aches and pains.

   7.Sandalwood antiseptic
   useful for dry, cracked, or chapped skin, acne, calming relaxation during meditation, aphrodisiac.

   8.Marjoram mildly analgesic
   useful for menstrual pain, headache, sore throat, mildly sedative, insomnia, warming, improving circulation, acne.

   9.Jasmine antidepressant
   useful for depression, postnatal depression, strengthening contractions during labor, aphrodisiac.

   10.Neroli mildly sedative
   useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, improving circulation, acne, premenstrual tension/pain, backache.