by Carla Hubbard

Created on: July 17, 2008

10 Basic Essential Oils: That Everyone Should Have In Their Home

Lavender is a very delightful to use and is an essential oil that is capable of many important uses. There should be a bottle of Lavender essential oil in every home. Lavender is so effective in the treatment of burns and scalds. It is a natural antibiotic, antidepressant, antiseptic and also a sedative.

Lavender essential oil is a detoxifier that promotes healing and helps prevent scarring. It stimulates the immune system and aids in stimulating the cells of a wound to regenerate which causes the wound to heal faster.

Lavender essential oil seems to alloy the effects of clinical shock and as a mood tonic. It is also an antidepressant that helps to deal with psychological shock of injury. It also has many other undeniable great attributes that make it truly indispensable.

Chamomile essential oil has several different types. Chamomile German is a nice oil and it has a beautiful deep dark blue color, it has a high azulene content that comes as a bonus. Chamomile Roman is really good for treatment of nervous conditions and insomnia. Chamomile Maroc cannot be used for anything because it is not a true chamomile.

Chamomile essential oil is an antibacterial, antiseptic and disinfectant. Chamomile is probably most valued because of its anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it great for treating inflammations that are internal like rheumatism as well as externally inflammations.

Chamomile essential oil has many great uses like treating asthma, burns, depression, eczema, fever, hay fever, nausea, nervous disorders, psoriasis, sprains, strains and sunburn. Chamomile is extremely marvelous and a very desirable oil because it's analgesic, diuretic, sedative and calming properties.

It also works great for breaking the tranquilizer habit and it is also extremely helpful in anorexia nervosa. Chamomile has a delightful scent that most people like the smell of and it works great for rejuvenating the skin.

Eucalyptus essential oil was documented in 1788 by a Doctor John White and Doctor Dennis Cossiden who distilled some Eucalyptus Piperata for its use in treating chest problems and also for treating Colic so we know that is has been distilled and used since then for sure. Eucalyptus is really very useful and a versatile oil.

It can be used to protect the body during winter and used to cool the body during the summer. Eucalyptus is best known for its use to fight effectively against colds and coughs. Eucalyptus is

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