Why choose essential oils?
Today many people want to escape the use of products loaded with synthetics and harmful chemicals. Essential oils give them a natural alternative. Essential oils are produced from the leaves, roots, fruits, flowers and bark of plants by distillation or cold pressing until finally we are left with the chemical essence of the plant’s immune system in liquid form. Each plant imparts its own special attributes for healing and two or more oils combined in a blend impart even more healing power by working synergistically.
Essential oils work not only on the physical body by entering through the skin cells, but also on the emotional body as the aroma molecules enter the nose and affect the brain through the limbic system. Over our life time we build a scent memory bank and nothing works more powerfully or more quickly than our sense of smell. The sense of smell is entirely subjective, so you will find yourself naturally drawn to certain oils over others. Another benefit of essential oils is they do not accumulate in the body.
Essential oils enhance our everyday lives in so many ways, we don’t even realize. Can you imagine chewing on that stick of gum without the taste of spearmint or peppermint? And a bath is just a bath until you transform it with scented bath salts…now it’s your private home spa!
This is a list of some of the oils Eugenia Essentials uses and a partial listing of benefits. Essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy and not used on children under the age of two years.
Basil (herb) Scent: Fresh, light, spicy Benefits: Antiseptic, concentration, calming, uplifting, fights mental fatigue, hormonal mood swings, sinus congestion, bronchitis, colds, asthma, coughs, cold sores, hair loss, muscular aches.
Bergamot (Citrus fruit) Scent: Spicy citrus Benefits: Antiseptic, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-parasitic, appetite regulator, stress disorders, insomnia, eczema, acne blemishes, colds, insect repellent.
Chamomile (flower) Scent: herbal Benefits: Antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, tonic, stress related disorders, asthma, allergies, headaches, acne, dermatitis, burns, blisters, broken capillaries, psoriasis, menopause and PMS, insect repellent, safe for children
Clary Sage (herb) Scent: Warm, sweet, herbal Benefits: Antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac, sedative, tonic, nervous disorders, panic states, migraines, fatigue, inflamed skin, painful menstration, PMS, menopause, muscle spasms, cramps, constipation
Cypress (tree branches) Scent: Warm, spicy wood, fresh Benefits: Antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative, tonic, decongestant, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, poor circulation, hot flashes, menopause, bruises, broken capillaries, arthritis, muscle cramps, sore throat, irritability, stress relief, anger
Eucalyptus Radiata (tree leaves) Scent: pungent, fresh, medicinal Benefits: Antiseptic, decongestant, stimulant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, infection fighter, mental clarity, asthma, colds, flu, chest and throat infections, wounds, burns, headaches, migrains, muscle stiffness, sprains, insect bites, insect repellant, air purifier
Frankincense (tree resin) Scent: balsamic, spicy Benefits: Antiseptic, astringent, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, immune stimulant, obsession, nervous disorders, skin tonic, wounds, ulcers, asthma, sinus congestion, scars
Geranium (herb) Scent: rosy, green Benefits: Antiseptic, astringent, analgesic, antidepressant, antibacterial, tonic, menopause, mood lifter, liver and kidney support, cystitis, throat infections, eczema, oily skin, burns, shingles, fungus, circulation
Ginger (root) Scent: warm, woody, balsamic Benefits: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, expectorant, stomachic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, memory aid, mental fatigue, exhaustion, congestion, bronchitis, colds, swelling, fever, headaches, sprains, throat infections
Grapefruit (citrus fruit peel) Scent: fresh, bright, citrus Benefits: Antiseptic, antidepressant, astringent, stimulant, diruretic, tonic, cellulite, detoxer, internal cleanser on kidneys, circulation, lymphatic system; headaches, PMS, acne, congested skin, skin toner, hair loss, muscular stiffness
Lavender (flowers) Scent: fresh, floral, herbal Benefits: Antiseptic, analgesic, antispasmodic, decongestant, anti-toxic, antidepressant, diuretic, sedative, nervous tension, emotional balancer, insomnia, hysteria, all skin inflammations, eczema, psoriasis, scars, hair loss, nausea, palpitations, muscle sprains and spasms, arthritis, insect repellent, safe for children
Lemon (citrus fruit peel) Scent: fresh, bright, citrus Benefits: Antiseptic, anti-toxic, astringent, antifungal, antiviral, tonic, insecticide, depression, confusion, stimulant, aids concentration, acne, exfoliant, warts, oil skin, cellulite, fever, inflamed joints, arthritis, gout, PMS, Hypertension, hair loss, jet lag, poor circulation, asthma
Linaloe Berry (berry) Scent: fresh, bright, sweet Benefits: Antiseptic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, tonic, sedative, immune support, relieves pain from injury, muscle soreness, good for respiratory allergies, inflammation, emotionally calming, uplifting, reduces anxiety, relaxing
Mandarin (citrus fruit) Scent: sweet orange-like Benefits: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic, sedative, tonic, insomnia, stress, fatigue, acne, skin toner, scars, cellulite, PMS, good for children
Orange (citrus fruit peel) Scent: sweet, tangy citrus Benefits: Antiseptic, antibiodic, antispasmodic, calmative, sedative, detoxer, nervous anxiety, constipation relief, skin tonic
Palmarosa (grass) Scent: sweet, lemony-floral Benefits: Antiseptic, antibiotic, antifungal, anti-infectious, tissue regeneration, skin care, tonic, acne, scarring, anorexia, fungal infections, uterine infections, stress related disorders, nervousness, intestinal infection
Patchouli (shrub) Scent: earthy, pungent Benefits: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, fungicide, antidepressant, sedative, mental clarity, grounding, skin tonic, decongestant, aphrodisiac, acne, eczema, dry skin, aging skin, dandruff, wounds, enlarged pores, scars
Peppermint (herb) Scent: strong, minty Benefits: Antiseptic, analgesic, astringent, expectorant, stomachic, decongestant, digestive, nervous and metal fatigue, lethargy, shock, depression, fever, astham, colds, bronchitis, nausea, dizziness, fainting, muscle spasms, aches, bad breath, toothache, arthritis
Pine (tree) Scent: strong, fresh, forest Benefits: Antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, diurectic, disinfectant, expectorant, decongestant, deodorant, stimulant, tonic, exhaustion, stress, debility, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, colds, sinusitis, cystitis, arthritis, gout, neuralgia, muscular soreness, eczema, psoriasis, insect repellant, lice repellant, ringworm, fever, sore throat
Ravintsara (wild leaves) Scent: camphoraceous, fresh Benefits: reduces headaches, pain, shingles, decongestant, colds, flu, anti-inflammatory, bolsters immune system, calming and anti-depressant
Rose (flower) Scent: strong honey-like floral Benefits: Antiseptic, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, astringent, sedative, tonic, depression, impotence, nausea, headache, regulates menstration, skin problems, aging skin, uterine tonic, palpitations, infections
Rosemary (herb) Scent: high, fresh, woody herbal Benefits: Antiseptic, analgesic, antirheumatic, astringent, aphrodisiac, digestive, decongestant, diurectic, antiparasitic, stimulant tonic, regulates menstration, mental fatigue, nervous tension, depression, PMS, grief, apathy, lethargy, asthma, bronchitis, colds, gout, headache, muscular soreness, swelling, cramps, skin toner, acne, dandruff, hair loss
Sandalwood (tree wood) Scent: woody, exotic Benefits: Antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac, expectorant, diuretic, decongestant, antifungal, sedative, tonic, nerves and stress, mental focus, grief, obsession, acne, asthma, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, dry, mature and aging skin, cough, detoxer, muscle spasms, neuralgia, muscle spasms, laryngitis
Tea Tree-Melaleuca (tree leaves) Scent: sharp medicinal Benefits: Antiseptic, analgesic, antibiotic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, decongestant, anti-parasitic, antifungal, shock, cuts, wounds, burns, gum infections, cold sores, insect bites, wars, infections, asthma, bronchitis, acne, respiratory infections, colds, sinus, dandruff, ringworm, tonsillitis, air purifier
Ylang Ylang (flowers) Scent: heavy, sweet, tropical Benefits: Antiseptic, antidepressant, hypotensive, sedative, euphoric, tonic, aphrodisiac, promotes emotional feelings of well being, insomnia, depression, fear, anger, acne, fever, palpitations, hair loss, scalp tonic, insect bites, uterine tonic, PMS
