Essential oils are great for many things. If you had to pick one for preparedness and storage, pick LAVENDER. It is reasonably priced, readily available and keeps quite a while in storage, especially if kept in sealed bottles and away from heat and light.
Using Lavender
Unlike most essential oils, lavender can be applied undiluted (termed "neat"). It may be used alone or in combination with most other oils. Essential oils are generally applied with a carrier oil such as olive to massage into the skin. Add 3-5 drops of oil to bath water for a relaxing bath.
A century ago almost every cologne contained lavender oil. Today it is being rediscovered by a new generation learning to bask in its multiple benefits. It benefits so many of the body's systems:
Digestive - Stimulates the production of gastric juices and bile, aids digestion, increases intestinal mobility. Used to treat dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, nausea, diarrhea.
Genito-urinary - Stimulates the production of urine, restores hormonal balance, reduces cramps. Used to treat infections, leucorrhea and cystitis.
Circulation - Lowers blood pressure, used for hypertension
Muscles/joints - Reduces muscular tension, relieves pain, used to treat muscular aches, rheumatism, lumbago, sprains.
Respiratory - Antiseptic, antispasmodic. Used for throat infections, flu, bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma, sinus congestion, laryngitis, tonsillitis.
Skin - Antiseptic, controls the production of sebum, stimulates circulation in the skin. Assists in the healing of wounds (aids in the formation of scar tissue) and helps to rejuvenate the skin. Used to treat acne, cuts, burns, sunburn, inflammation, psoriasis, wrinkles.
Emotions - Calming, refreshing and relaxing, used to treat depression, headache, insomnia, headache, nervous exhaustion, restlessness, moodiness. Clears the head, increases mental alertness.
Other - Used to treat insect bites and nettle stings. Repels moths.
Can also be used as a safe and effective deodorant.
It can be ordered from several different places. One of my favorites is Nature's Gift.
I also have some in stock for around $10 a bottle.
You can read more about the emotional benefits of Lavender and its "personality" at Dream Packer Profiles.
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