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

Neroli Essential Oil

Neroli oil is extracted from the steam distillation of flowers of Citrus aurantium, a bitter orange tree. The color of this oil is pale yellow and consistency is thin. It has a sweet floral incredible smell.

Neroli oil is one of the popular essential oil widely used in aromatherapy because of its  mesmerizing fragrance that heals the body and mind spiritually. It is very effective in rejuvenating skins and removing stretch marks, and blackheads. This oil is also very helpful in treating insomnia due to anxiety, nervousness, depression and stress. It helps in regulating heart beats and maintain the blood pressure, so it is a tonic for heart also

Niaouli Essential Oil

Niaouli oil is extracted by steam distillation of twigs and leaves of Melaleuca viridiflora. The oil has a sweet and fresh smell. The color is pale yellow to greenish and sometimes it is also colorless. It has a thin viscosity.

Niaouli essential oil works as an excellent antiseptic. It is used in aromatherapy. This oil is very effective in treating respiratory tract infections like bronchitis, cold, cough, sinusitis, asthma and catarrh. It is also used in skin related problems like acne, ulcers, boils, and cuts. With the use of Niaouli essential oil in aromatherapy it increases concentration of mind. This oil is also maintains the digestive system of the body.

Nutmeg Essential Oil

Nutmeg oil is extracted by steam distillation of dried seeds of Myristica fragrans. It is also known as jatiphala. It has a sharp, spicy and musky aroma. The color of this oil is transparent to pale. The The consistency of Nutmeg essential oil is thin.

Nutmeg oil is very effective in proper blood circulation in whole body. It is very useful to maintain digestive system. It is also very useful for male genitals as it increases the flow of blood. The nutmeg oil is used to reduce pain due to rheumatism, arthritis or any other muscular pains. Nutmeg oil is capable to remove toxins from the body so it is very useful in Liver or kidney diseases.

Oakmoss Essential Oil

Oakmoss essential oil is extracted by solvent extraction and vacuum distillation of  moss that grows on oak tree. The color of this oil is dark brown. It has a very thin consistency. It has very rich and woody smell.

Oakmoss essential oil is works as a skin toner. It keeps the skin soft and supple by maintaining the oil of skin. Oakmoss oil has an antiseptic properties so it is very useful in healing the rashes and open wounds quickly. Oakmoss oil has unique anti aging properties. Oakmoss oil is very effective in treating respiratory tract infection due to it is expectorant properties. It helps to remove chest congestion and excess mucus from the lungs. It is also useful in common cold and cough.

Orange Essential Oil

Orange oil is extracted by cold pressed Citrus Rind of Citrus sinensis. It is also known as China Orange. The color of this oil is greenish orange with thin consistency. It has sweet citrus  smell.

The orange oil is used in aromatherapy to keep the mind in happy mood. It maintains the digestive system. It is very effective to increase immune system of our body. It helps  children to sleep at night. It is very effective in obesity. It removes excess water retention from the body. It detoxify and boost up the immune system of the body. It is also very helpful in treating digestive system disorders like nausea, constipation, gastroenteritis. It is also very effective to treat cold and cough.

Oregano Essential Oil

Oregano essential oil is extracted by the steam distillation of dried flowering tops of Origanum vulgare. The color of this oil is pale yellow with very thin consistency. It has a strong, spicy and camphoric smell. .

Oregano oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is very effective in stomach disorders like dysentery, acidity, stomach ache. It is also very effective in treating common cold and cough. It is also very useful in skin disorders like acne, rashes, skin itching. Oregano essential oil has an anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties  so it is very useful in treating any kind of allergies.

Palma Rosa Essential Oil

Palma rosa oil is extracted by steam distillation of dried grass harvested just before its flowering from Cymbopogon martini. It is also known as Indian rosha and motia. The color of this oils is pale yellow with a thin consistency. It has a sweet rosy smell.

Palma Rosa essential oil is very effective in curing viral infections. It is also very effective in removing bacterial infection. It maintain the digestive system. It is very useful in treating urinary tract infection. It improves digestion and help in absorbing nutrients from the food intake. This oil is very helpful in balancing water retention in the body and keep the body hydrated.

Parsley Essential Oil

Parsley Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of seed of Parsley that is also known as Petroselinum sativum. The color of this oil is light yellow with thin viscosity. It has woody and herbaceous smell.

Parsley essential oil has lot of health benefits such as antibiotic, antirheumatic, anti septic improves digestion, circulation, strengthens immune system. It is very helpful in hair growth. It is also known as a blood purifier. It also strengthens uterine health. It also clears stomach so it is very effective for digestive disorders. The Parsley essential oil is also effective in toothache. It regulates menstrual cycle also

Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli oil is extracted by steam distillation of dried leaves and fermented of Pogostemon cablin. It is  also known as  puchaput. The color of this oil is dark brown with thin  viscosity. It has a strong, spicy, rich and musky sweet and herbal smell.

This oil is known for its skin care properties, removing scars, regenerate skin cells, make skin glow and shiny. It also heals wound rapidly, its anti depressant effects uplifts the mood of a person hence a person feels light and healthy. It is  widely used in reducing obesity. It is also used as an insecticide. It has diuretic properties so strengthens urinary bladder.

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Pennyroyal Essential Oil

Pennyroyal oil is extracted by steam distillation of fresh or slightly dried herb of  Mentha Pulegium.It is also known as Pulegium and pudding grass. It has a fresh mint smell. It has a thin consistency. The color is pale yellow. Sometime it is colorless also.

Pennyroyal oil is not recommended for aromatherapy because of its severe toxic nature. It can cause serious  damage to liver, lungs and other parts of the body if not properly monitored.

Pennyroyal oil regulates menstrual cycle. It is also useful in hair loss. It also works as a pain reliever for joint, muscular and arthritic pains. It clears lungs congestion and fights against common cold and cough.

Peppermint Essential Oil

Pennyroyal oil is extracted by steam distillation of fresh or slightly dried herb of  Mentha Pulegium.It is also known as Pulegium and pudding grass. It has a fresh mint smell. It has a thin consistency. The color is pale yellow. Sometime it is colorless also.

Pennyroyal oil is not recommended for aromatherapy because of its severe toxic nature. It can cause serious  damage to liver, lungs and other parts of the body if not properly monitored.

Pennyroyal oil regulates menstrual cycle. It is also useful in hair loss. It also works as a pain reliever for joint, muscular and arthritic pains. It clears lungs congestion and fights against common cold and cough

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Petitgrain Essential Oil

Petitgrain oil is extracted by steam distillation of twigs and fresh leaves Citrus aurantium. The color of the Petitgrain oil is pale yellow to amber. It has  very thin consistency like water. This oil has a floral and woody smell.

Petitgrain oil is used to enhance the mind capacity and on the other side it relax the heartbeat. It is very effective in curing the insomnia . It is a good skin toner, makes the skin shiny and smooth. It helps to maintain the proper moisture in the skin. It has antispasmodic properties so it is very helpful in reducing spasm, joint and rheumatism, arthritis pains.

Pimento Essential Oil

Pimento essential oil is extracted  by unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica. It is also known as Pimenta and Jamaica pepper. The color of this oil is very light yellow  to dark. It has a very fruity sweet smell.

It is not very commonly used oil in aromatherapy but it is very useful in joint pains like rheumatism, arthritis and other muscular pains. It is very effective in curing chest congestion. It also treats mental disorders like stress and anxiety. It has a soothing effect on nervous system. It regulates digestive system and cure various stomach disorders like constipation diarrhea, heartburn.

Pine Essential Oil

Pine oil is extracted by steam distillation of twigs and buds of Pinus sylvestris of the It is also known as forest pine. The color of this oil is pale yellow with thin viscosity. It has a woody, forestry smell.

Pine oil regulates blood circulation in the whole body so it can reduce the pain of rheumatism, arthritis, gout and other joints pains. Pine oil is very effective in treating mental and sexual fatigue. It detoxify the body and also a kidney cleanser. It is very useful in curing respiratory tract infections like bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, cold and cough. It removes excess water and toxins from the body

Ravensara Essential Oil

Ravensara Essential oil is extracted from the steam distillation of the leaves of  Ravensara tree. It is also known as Ravensara aromatica. The color of this oil is transparent or very light yellow. It has a very thin consistency. It has a fruity sweet eucalyptus-like smell.

Ravensara essential oil is used to cure allergies because it has anti-allergic properties. It is used to boost up the mood and fights with depression and anxiety. It regulates the function of the urinary tract by increasing urination and remove toxins from the body. It is also very effective in reducing spasmodic pain. It has analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant and antiseptic properties. It heals the wound very quickly and protects it from septic

Rose Essential Oil

Rose essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of fresh flowers that picked before 8 AM in the morning of damask rose. It is also known as Bulgarian and attar of rose. The color of this oil is pale yellow with a greenish tint. It has a fresh, deep and rosy smell. It has a thin consistency.

Rose essential oil is used in aromatherapy to calm down the hyperactive mind and provide a relax to mind and body. It has a fresh rosy smell that soothes your body and gives relief from anxiety, depression, anger and fear like mental states. It is very helpful to maintain digestive system. This oil is very effective in treating a scanty periods, irregular or heavy menses. It is also a very good toner for the skin.

Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary oil is extracted by steam distillation of fresh flowering tops of Rosmarinus officinalis. It is also known as incensier. The color of this oil is transparent with a very thin viscosity like water. It has a very clear, strong, refreshing herbal fragrance.

Rosemary essential oil very effectively stimulates the brain. It is also very helpful in treating respiratory tract infections like bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, cold. It is very useful for hair growth and for a healthy scalp. Rosemary essential oil is very effective for muscles stiffness. This oil maintains the digestive system and helps to treat stomach disorders like constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, intestinal infections

Rosewood Essential Oil

Rosewood oil is extracted by steam distillation of wood chippings of Aniba rosaeodora. It is also known as Brazilian rosewood. The oil has fresh floral, sweet and woody smell. The color of this oil is very light with a yellow tinge. It has a very thin consistency.

Rosewood oil is very effective for skin treatment. It rejuvenates the skin and let the skin feel shiny and smooth. It has anti-aging properties so it regenerates the tissue and makes the skin younger.  Rosewood oil is very beneficial for brain health. It prevents our mind from depression, anxiety, fatigue, and stress. It is also very useful in common cold and cough. This oil is very useful in treating sexual disorders like impotence and premature ejaculation.

Rue Essential Oil

Rue essential oil is extracted by the steam, distillation of fresh flowers of herb Ruta graveolens. It is also known as garden rue. It has a viscous consistency. The color of this oil varies from pale yellow to amber. It has a herbaceous, citrus like bitter smell.

Rue essential oil is not recommended for aromatherapy because it has toxic properties. But because of its toxic nature, it also has antifungal properties. It immediately removes the fungal growth from inside as well as outside from the body.  It is also an antidote to poison. It is very beneficial especially in venomous snake bites, stings, and insect bites. Rue oil is also very useful in removing uric acid and other bacterial infections.

Sage Essential Oil

Sage oil is extracted by steam distillation of dried leaves of Salvia. It is also known as garden and Dalmatian sage. It is transparent in color and has a thin viscosity. Sage oil has a sharp and herbal smell.

Sage essential oil has very effectively treat menstrual problems and also treat menopausal problems. This oil works as a skin toner. It makes the skin shiny and reduces the open pore size. Sage essential oil should be used with great care as it has very high thujone content so it can cause convulsions. This oil is very effective for maintaining appetite. It is a good treatment for urinary tract infections. It is very effective for liver and kidney functions

Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood essential oil extracted by steam distillation of chipped heartwood of Santalum album. It is also known as East Indian sandalwood and sandalwood Mysore. The color of the oil is pale yellow to golden. It has a woody and exotic smell. It has medium to thick consistency.

Sandalwood essential oil is used in aromatherapy to reduce stress, anxiety, hypertension and give a smooth feeling to mind. It also very effective in skin disorders like boils, skin irritation, dry skin. It properly nourishes the skin and maintain the moisture of the skin and make the skin feel smooth and shiny. Sandalwood essential oil is very effective in treating chest congestion, cold, cough, and sore throat.

Spearmint Essential Oil

Spearmint essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of leaves, buds and flowering top of Mentha spicata. It is also known as garden spearmint and fish mint. The color of this oil is pale yellow to greenish. It has a very thin consistency. It has a very fresh fruity and minty smell.

Spearmint essential oil is very effective for digestive system problems like nausea, flatulence, dyspepsia, vomiting, heartburn. It is also very helpful in treating respiratory tract infection like bronchitis, asthma, cold, cough and catarrh. This essential oil reduces skin itching. It stimulates the mind. It helps in reducing migraines, headaches and create a soothing effect on the mind.

Spikenard Essential Oil

Spikenard oil is extracted by the crushed and dried root of Nardostachys jatamansi. It is also called “false” Indian valerian root. It has a pale yellow color and medium consistency. It has a warm, strong and misty smell.

Spikenard essential oil is very effective in mental disturbances like anxiety, stress, nervousness, fatigue, and insomnia. It is very effective in skin disorders like irritations, rashes, skin inflammations, boils. It has a unique smell so it is used in perfumes. It has anti-bacterial properties so that it immediately terminates the growth of fungal in inside and outside of the body. It is also very effective to heal the open wounds and prevent them from bacterial infection.