LIST OF ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR BENEFITS: ALL OF THEM IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Galbanum Essential Oil

Galbanum essential oil is extracted from the steam distillation of gum resin from Ferula galbaniflua. This is a native of Southern Europe and North Africa and some part of Western Asia. The color of this oil is yellow to pale green with a thin consistency. It has a woody and fruity mix smell.

The Galbanum essential oil is best used in skin related problems. It also very helpful in healing wounds very quickly. It stimulates the blood circulation in the body and also maintaining the proper breath. It has a very calm and soothing effect so it is used in balancing mind and mental ailments

Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium essential oil is obtained from extraction of steam distillation of leaves and stalks of the plant Pelargonium odorantissimum, It has a very strong aroma of light mint. The color of this oil is transparent to pale green. It has a very thin consistency.

The Geranium essential oil is mainly used for hormonal imbalance, mental and emotional disorders. It is also very useful for skin. It maintains the production of sebum of skin which is very helpful in keeping the skin supple and smooth. It is the main attraction of aromatherapy.  The Geranium essential oil also works as an insecticide

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Ginger Essential Oil

Ginger essential oil is extracted from the steam distillation of unpeeled rhizome of the plant Zingiberaceae. It is also known as Jamaica or common Ginger. The color of this oil varies from pale yellow to dark amber. The consistency of this oil also varies from medium to thin. The smell of this oil is little spicy with a mixture of lemon and pepper.

The Ginger Essential oil is very effective for digestive disorders, nausea, constipation, motion sickness, and morning sickness. It is also used in the treatment of arthritis, sore throat, colic pains, cramps, cough, and cold.

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit oil is extracted by cold compression fresh peel of Citrus paradisi. It is also known as shaddock. It has a sharp fruity smell with a thin viscosity. The color of this oil is light ruby or pale yellow.

As this oil is very rich in Vitamin C it is good for our immune system and lymphatic system. It also uplifts mood swings and helpful in maintaining digestive systems. It acts as an antidepressant. It is very helpful in obesity by removing excess water from the body and also keep the body toxin free. It is very helpful to rejuvenate the skin.

Helichrysum Essential Oil

Helichrysum essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of clusters of fresh or dried flowering-head of Helichrysum angustifolium. It has very strong herbal but pleasant smell. The color of this oil varies from pale yellow to red. The consistency of this oil is very thin.

The Helichrysum essential oil is very useful in skin problems. It is very useful for quick healing of any scars, stretch marks, boils, acne, dermatitis. It also maintains the proper blood circulation in the whole body. The Helichrysum essential oil is used to treat respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, cold, cough and flu. It also very helpful in reducing muscular pains.

Hyssop Essential Oil

Hyssop oil is extracted from the steam distillation of leaves and flowering tops of   Hyssopus. It is also known as Azob. It has a very warm and sweet smell. The color of this oil is pale yellowish green. Sometimes the color is transparent.

The Hyssop oil is very useful in female related problems like water retention during monthly periods, leucorrhoea and amenorrhea. It also helps to treat the respiratory problems like bronchospasm, asthma, cold and cough. It is very useful for the skin as well. It helps to heal the wounds and bruise on the skin very effectively. This oil is very useful in maintaining the digestive system of the body.

Jasmine Essential Oil

Jasmine essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of flowers of Jasminum Gradiflora. It is also known as common jasmine and jessamine. It has a very rich floral and exotic smell. The color of this oil is golden to brown

Jasmine essential oil is used in aromatherapy for relaxing mind, reduce stress, depressions. It is also very useful in reducing labor pain. This oil also increases the amount of milk in the lactating mother. It also improves sexual health by reducing premature ejaculation, impotence and proper blood circulation in male genitals. Jasmine oil also acts as a skin toner. Jasmine oil is also used in cosmetic products, perfumes etc.

Juniper Essential Oil

Juniper essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of dried, crushed ripe fruit of Juniperus communis.It is also extracted from the wood and needle. It has a very light woody aroma with a thin consistency. The color of this oil is pale.

The Juniper essential oil is used in aromatherapy to calm down the nerves, reduce anxiety, stress, depression. It is also very useful in treating skin problems like acne, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis. Juniper oil is used to maintain the digestive system of the body. It regulates prostate gland function which is very effective urinary tract infections and kidney stones

Lavandin Essential Oil

Lavender oil is extracted by steam distillation of fresh flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia. It is also known as English lavender. The color of this oil is yellow or yellowish green. It has a very fresh aroma with a floral scent with very thin viscosity.

Lavender oil is one of the favorite oil in aromatherapy. It is used to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and give a relaxation to the brain. It has antiseptic properties. It is very helpful in treating cold, cough, asthma, bronchitis. It is very effective in case of a migraine. It gives a great relief in rheumatism, arthritis and other muscular and joint pains. Lavender oil is one of the best oil for skin toning.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender oil is extracted by steam distillation of fresh flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia. It is also known as English lavender. The color of this oil is yellow or yellowish green. It has a very fresh aroma with a floral scent with very thin viscosity.

Lavender oil is one of the favorite oil in aromatherapy. It is used to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and give a relaxation to the brain. It has antiseptic properties. It is very helpful in treating cold, cough, asthma, bronchitis. It is very effective in case of a migraine. It gives a great relief in rheumatism, arthritis and other muscular and joint pains. Lavender oil is one of the best oil for skin toning.  

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil is extracted by cold expression of fresh fruit peel of Citrus limonum. That is also known as cedro oil. The color is pale or greenish yellow. The consistency of this oil is very thin. It has a very sharp and refreshing smell.

Lemon essential oil is used to boost up the immune system. It is also very helpful in maintaining the digestive system of the body. It maintains the blood circulation and very effective in nosebleeds. Lemon oil has citrus properties so it is very beneficial in treating respiratory tract infections like asthma, flu, bronchitis. cold, catarrh.  Lemon Essential oil is very effective for skin. It removes dead skin and rejuvenates the skin

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass essential oil is extracted by steam distillation fresh or partly dried leaves of Cymbopogon citratus. The color varies from dark yellow to amber. It has very thin viscosity like water. This oil has a very sweet and lemony smell.

Lemongrass oil is used to provide great relief in jetlag. It also revitalizes the body and gives a stress-free mind. It is very effective in treating respiratory tract infection like bronchitis, asthma, cold, cough and chest congestion. It is also helpful in keeping your pet free from fleas and ticks. It also the best remedy for gastroenteritis

Lime Essential Oil

Lime essential oil is obtained either by steam distillation ripe fruit or cold expression of the peel of the unripe skin of Citrus aurantifolia. It is also known as West Indian or Mexican lime It has a citrus soothing smell. The color of this oil is pale yellow or light olive.

Lime essential oil is very effective in treating cold, flu, cough, sore throats, sinusitis. It is helpful in maintaining proper blood circulation in the body. It also boosts our immune system.  Lime oil is useful in reducing rheumatism, arthritis and other muscular and joint pains because of poor blood circulation. It has antiviral properties.

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Mandarin Essential Oil

Mandarin oil is extracted by cold compression of mandarin peels of Floracopeia. The color of this oil is Yellow to greenish-orange. It has very thin consistency. It has a citrus and tangy smell.

Mandarin oil is best used to treat the respiratory tract infection like bronchitis, cold, sinusitis, cough. It also improves the nervous system of the body. It also improves the health of Liver. It increases platelets count in blood. It is very effective in antiviral diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya. It helps to maintain the digestive system of our body. It has a sedative effect so it is also very effective in insomnia, stress buster.

Manuka Essential Oil

Manuka Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of leaves and twigs of manuka tree. It is also known as Leptospermum scoparium. It has a sweet and woody smell. The color of Manuka oil is Reddish-Amber with Medium Viscosity.

Manuka Essential oil is very effective in athletes foot infection because of its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It is also used in cosmetic products and perfumes or deodorants. It also treats respiratory infections and clears the congestion in the lungs. Because of anti-inflammatory properties, it is very useful in reducing muscular or joint pains. The Manuka essential oil is a natural remedy of insect bites.

Marjoram Essential Oil

Marjoram oil is extracted by steam distillation of flowering tops, leaves, and twigs of from Origanum marjorana. It is also called knotted marjoram. It has a spicy sweet smell. The color of this oil is pale yellow to amber.

Marjoram oil is used to treat respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis. It also helps in reducing stomach disorders as it acts as a laxative. This oil helps in reducing stress, anxiety, depression. This oil is very effective in treating joint and muscular pains because it has a wonderful muscle relaxant property. It calms down the hyperactive brain. It regulates the menstrual cycle and helpful in maintaining hormonal imbalance.

Melissa Essential Oil

Melissa oil is extracted by steam distillation of leaves, stems, flowering top of Melissa. It is also known as lemon balm and bee balm. It has a sweet, fresh and citrus smell. The color of this oil is pale yellow. The Consistency of this oil is very thin.

The use of Melissa essential oil is in aromatherapy is to give relaxation to the mind and relief from anxiety and stress. It is very effective in regulating the heartbeats and palpitations. It is a great tonic for the heart. The Melissa essential oil is useful in menstrual problems. It also maintains the digestive system related problems like nausea, constipation, vomiting, dysentery. It helps in fighting with cold and fever and also headache and migraine due to cold.

Mugwort Essential Oil

Mugwort essential oil is extracted steam distillation of flowering tops and leaves of Artemisia vulgaris. It is also called  Armoiseand and St. Johns’ plant. It has a very thin consistency with pale yellow in color. It has a bitter and camphoric smell.

Mugwort essential oil is not recommended for aromatherapy as it is very toxic. Mugwort oil is very effective in case of menstrual cramps and other pains. It maintains the hormonal balance. It detoxifies the liver. It works for the whole body. It also works as an insecticide. It is also used for deworming process in the intestine. Mugwort essential oil maintains the digestive system properly.

Mullein Essential Oil

Mullein oil is extracted by steam distillation of leaves, buds, and Flowers of Mullein. It is also known as Verbascum thapsus. The color of Mullein oil is Pale yellow. It has a thin consistency. This oil has a strong and spicy smell.

Mullein essential oil is the best remedy for an earache. It is also very useful in cold and cough. Mullein essential oil is used to treat skin related problems like skin rashes, cysts, hemorrhoids and boils. Mullein oil also very helpful in fever. Mullein also very effective in removing cradle cap in kids. Mullein essential oil is also very helpful in treating itching in scalp. It is a good hair tonic.

Mustard Essential Oil

Mustard oil is obtained through steam or water distillation of black mustard seeds of Brassica nigra. The color of the mustard essential oil is reddish brown. The smell of this oil is very strong and little pungent. It has medium to thin consistency.

Mustard essential oil is very good for hair. Various required fatty acids are present in this oil so it reduces hair fall and makes the scalp healthy. Mustard oil is very effective for respiratory system problems like bronchitis, asthma, cough catarrh, sinusitis and also provide relief from chest congestion. This oil is very useful for rheumatism, arthritis, joint pains and it is also useful in reducing muscle cramps. Mustard essential oil is very useful for the entire body.

Myrrh Essential Oil

Myrrh oil is extracted by steam distillation of oleoresin-gum of Commiphora myrrha. It is also known as bola or hirabol myrrh. This oil has slight musty and warm smell. The color is pale yellow to amber with thin to medium consistency.

Myrrh oil is one of the favorite oil for aromatherapy. It gives spiritual effects on the body. It calms down the mind and reduces the anxiety, depression, and stress.  It is very effective for skin disorders like skin irritations, rashes, and eczema. It is also very helpful in female related compespeciallyecially for irregular menstrual cycle. It also help in reducing labor pains during delivery. It detoxify the body and remove excess mucus from various parts of body including lungs so that it is also very effective for respiratory system.

Myrtle Essential Oil

Myrtle essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of twigs and leaves of myrtus communis. The oil has similar to eucalyptus or camphoric smell. The color is pale yellow to orange with a thin consistency.

Myrtle essential oil is useful in reducing foul odors. This oil is very effective in pulmonary disease. It clear cough and congestion from the lungs. It has an antibacterial and antiseptic properties so it is very useful in skin related problems like acne, psoriasis, and skin itching.  Myrtle has antidepressant properties so it is very useful in refreshing mood and removes melancholy.

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