The Benefits of Essential Oils

    Essential oils are of benefits to both people and animals. They are extracted from plants and trees with properties known to benefit multiple types of physical and psychological conditions. The essential oils can be absorbed by bodies. And depending upon their properties, essential oils have functions such as soothing, stimulating, healing and beautifying. The beauty industry has been using aromatherapy for many years, as essential oils improve both the health and beauty of skin and hair¡­ and it is never heard that the oils have a terrific smell when applied to the body!

    Following is a listing of the most common medicinal properties found in essential oils:

            ¤ Anti-bacterial
            ¤ Anti-viral
            ¤ Anti-fungal
            ¤ Speeding the healing of wounds
            ¤ Moisturizing and toning the skin
            ¤ Stimulating the immune system
            ¤ Repelling insects
            ¤ Aiding in circulation and digestion
            ¤ Decreasing sinus and lung congestion

    Essential oils can vary a great deal in quality and price. Several factors can affect the quality and price of the oils, including the availability of the plants, the country and conditions that the plant was grown, quality standards of the distiller, the quantity of oil produced by the plant, etc. For more information on the cost of producing essential oils, please click the hyperlink labeled "Cost of Essential Oils" on the right side of this screen.

    Mental states such as anxiety, anger, and fear cause physiological changes in the body, including an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and muscle tone. Complaints such as diarrhea, asthma, and hypertension are frequently related to mental disturbances.

    Since the mind and body are entwined, a change in the emotional state of a person can have dramatic results on their overall health. Since the limbic system is considered to be the emotional control center of the brain, and is very susceptible to aromas, it is possible to influence the underlying disposition of a person by subjecting them to certain scents.