The ten most versitile and useful oils in the home, these should
be part of your basic essential oil kit.
These oils are chosen for their ability to deal with a wide range
of health problems and are useful for a great array of treatments.

Lavender

A natural antibiotic, sedative, detoxifier, antidepressant and antiseptic.
Lavender is known to encourage the regeneration of damaged cells of a wound.
It is invaluable in healing burns.

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Rosemary

Rosemary is a good oil for the morning bath, being a physical and
mental stimulant. It is useful in the treatment of
sprains, arthritis, rheumatism, fatigue, headaches, coughs,
flu, memory loss, migraine, depression and rheumatism

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Chamomile

A wonderful anti-inflammatory, chamomile is also antibacterial,
antiseptic and disinfectant. It is also good for the treatment of
asthma, hay fever, nausea, nevervous and depressive states and fever.
It's sedative and calming properties make it extremely desirable

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Tea Tree

Tea tree oil is considered to be 100 times more powerful than carbolic acid
in its antiseptic powers, yet it is non-poisonous to humans.
Tea tree is used as an antiviral and antifungal. It treats
many different infections.

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Peppermint

An excellent oil, assisting in digestion, it is also a wonderful
oil for aiding respiration, circulation and is also antiseptic.
In addition to its powers against headaches and toothaches, it works
well against the flu and nausea.

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Geranium

A hard working oil, geranium brings on a radiant glow when used in skin care.
It will make chilblains disappear. Working well against
diabetes, blood disorders, throat infections and as a sedative.
Its relaxing properties make it a desirable addition to your basic kit.

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Eucalyptus

A highly fragrant oil, eucalyptus cools the body in summer and
protects it in the winter. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic
diuretic and analgesic.
Eucalyptus is effective against coughs and colds, it also has uses as an
insect repellent.

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Thyme

Used as an antiviral, thyme is a wonderful oil to use in a diffuser
when suffering from the flu. It helps to eliminate toxic wastes from the body.
Other uses for thyme is in the treatment of whooping cough, rheumatism,
neuralgia and fatigue.
Used in the home, it repells parasites and insects from invasion.

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Lemon

Lemons have been used for centuries in the treatment of scurvy.
Essential oil of lemon is a wonderful water purifier. It is beneficial in treating
insect bites and headaches, aiding the digestive system and is antibacterial.
Lemon oil is indispensable as a fragrancing and flavouring agent in cooking.

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Clove

Perfect in the treatment of asthma, nausea, sinusitis and for muscular disorders,
clove oil is well known for its ability to quell the worst toothache
in a matter of moments.
Disgestive problems respond well to clove.
Easily incorporated into cooking, clove adds a special flavour.
It is well know for its sterilization properties.

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Aromatherapy and Massage

Using Essential Oils

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