Tea Tree Oil

One of the most effective, and most popular oils, tea tree oil is a jack of many trades. It has antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. The oil also offers many benefits to the immune system and to the skin. Tea tree oil can effectively treat athlete’s foot, cuts and burns, dandruff, acne, nail fungus, and various other skin conditions. Dab a drop of tea tree oil on stubborn blemishes and watch them quickly vanish or add a couple drops to your favorite shampoo to improve the health of your scalp.

Lavender

A soothing oil, that also has many healing properties, lavender is a highly versatile option. It relaxes the mind and the body and helps reduce inflammation. This oil speeds wound healing, including minor burns, and reduces scarring. Want to reduce stress? Apply lavender oil directly to the inside of your wrists, soles of the feet, or another small area of skin. You can also add a few drops to your pillow or diffuser and enjoy a good night’s sleep.

Peppermint

A whiff of this invigorating oil can improve your mental alertness and clarity, as well as give you a burst of energy naturally. It can also be used as a mouthwash, lotion, or massage oil. Peppermint is effective, too, at improving digestion and alleviating the annoying symptoms of congestion. Add a drop to a spoonful of honey, your tea, or a glass of warm water to aid in digestion. Place it in your car diffuser to stay alert or add a couple drops in a scent-free lotion for a mosquito repellent.

Bergamot

Citrus scented, this oil is used in many colognes and perfumes. Bergamot treats anxiety and stress, plus it is great for treating various skin conditions, such as eczema. The pure form should never be used on the skin, though, as it can burn it. If applying to your skin, dilute Bergamot before applying. Put this essential oil in your diffuser for natural stress relief.

Rosemary

A rejuvenating oil, with antiseptic and antibacterial properties, Rosemary is effective for treating flu, sore throats, and respiratory infections and allergies. It also makes a good nerve and brain tonic as it boosts memory, increases concentration, relieves stress and headaches, and treats depression and mental fatigue. Rosemary oil can effectively treat dandruff by stimulating the scalp’s circulation, as well. As if that’s not enough, massaging the essential oil onto sore muscles and arthritic pain offers relief.

Thyme

This oil offers antiseptic, antibiotic, and antiviral properties and is effective in treating sinus infections or the flu. Add a few drops into your favorite diffuser to take advantage of the potent treatment. Enhance your life and treat your mind and body by taking advantage of powerful effects of essential oils

 Eucalyptus

Effective in clearing congestion and treating respiratory conditions, this essential oil can be diffused or inhaled from a bowl of steaming water. This oil serves as an anti-viral, anti-spasmodic, and anti-bacterial agent and is effective at treating cuts and scrapes, along with digestive issues. It also disinfects the air when added to a diffuser

Sandalwood

An exotic oil, sandalwood is effective at calming and focusing the senses. Relieve tension by adding a few drops of this oil to your lotion. Plus, get the added benefit of improved skin hydration. It can also be used to treat a sore throat. Simply add a couple of drops to a glass of water and gargle twice a day.