Does anyone use essential oils?

[Drhealthnutty]

I am just wondering if anyone uses essential oils. And if they worked for them. Did you have any benefits?

 

[NostalgicGranny]

I use oils in soapmaking. But not for any natural healing things.

 

[LYP]

I've never used EO for natural healing things, but have for mopping my floors (a few drops in my vinegar and baking soda water bucket).

 

[nikkipompom]

we sell them in my family. lavendar for sleep,peppermint for indigestion. many many oils have so many great benefits other than medicine cabinet one's.

 

[LivingLoved]

I use essential oils for my homemade hair products and skincare. I've never ingested them. My hair and skin had done a complete turn around, but I dont credit the oils

 

[Lindley]

I use them for baths, aroma lamps, creams etc. Oils are especially good for massage, though. Never have tried ingesting those!

 

[brinny]

i believe essential oils are under rated

 

[Lena75]

I've used pure lavender oil on sore muscles at bedtime. Felt like new in the morning.

 

[MariaRegina]

I use essential oils for my homemade hair products and skincare. I've never ingested them. My hair and skin had done a complete turn around, but I dont credit the oils

Please, would you mind sharing your recipes or is there a site online?

 

[sk8Joyful]

Essential oils. And if they worked for them. Did you have any benefits?

Carlson's Fish -oil caps - work well. They're beneficial for people not eating enuf fish, of the kind rich in poly-unsaturated Omega's-3 EPA & DHA

 

[MariaRegina]

I use essential oils all the time.

Oregano Oil is very potent. One drop of that essential oil in one's salad dressing is hot hot hot. Anyway, it got rid of my severe sore throat, so I was one very happy camper. Warning: it can burn the skin and throat. Follow the directions on bottle. Never use full strength. It is hotter than cayenne pepper, and like cayenne pepper, water just spreads the misery. (ouch) Oil helps to dilute and cool it.

Eucalyptus Oil was used during WWII by the Aussies. I was told by a former military officer that during a flu epidemic, they would have any soldiers who complained of flu symptoms march bare foot in piles of eucalyptus leaves before retiring for the evening. Then they would sleep like babies and improve dramatically. Not surprisingly, eucalyptus oil is used in a lot of balm preparations (like Badger Balm) for respiratory infections.

WARNING: If you have a severe sore throat, respiratory or flu symptoms, please contact your doctor and follow his advice.

 

[serenedi]

I absolutely adore essential oils. I have several. My latest recipe is Epsom salt with frankincense and myrrh drops. Heavenly, truly heavenly spa bath experience.

 

[razeontherock]

I am just wondering if anyone uses essential oils. And if they worked for them. Did you have any benefits?

I rely on natural supplements, and can't say I've gotten benefit from oils. One possible exception is oregano, as a general immune booster / cold fighter. But MAN does it stink!

 

[razeontherock]

Carlson's Fish -oil caps - work well. They're beneficial for people not eating enuf fish, of the kind rich in poly-unsaturated Omega's-3 EPA & DHA

+1 for fish oils, and flax / safflower. Those aren't the typical essential oils though. I agree with those that say topical use. Tea tree oil is GREAT to add to cleaners, for just about any purpose

 

[serenedi]

I rely on natural supplements, and can't say I've gotten benefit from oils. One possible exception is oregano, as a general immune booster / cold fighter. But MAN does it stink!

I swish and gargle with oregano oil 1-2x per week, sometimes more often. Yes it does stink!! lol I'm used to it now though.

 

[serenedi]

+1 for fish oils, and flax / safflower. Those aren't the typical essential oils though. I agree with those that say topical use. Tea tree oil is GREAT to add to cleaners, for just about any purpose

Anytime I can see slight skin irritations coming on, I dab a qtip with tea tree and water, and then gently dab the skin. After about a minute I rinse with cold water. Tea tree will burn your skin -- so make sure you dilute it! It heals any impending acne quickly.

 

[dougstyris]

I have been use coconut oil daily. It is good for my skin, nail and hair. It can improve my memory power and brain function. It can increase my immune system and also speed up metabolism. It can prevent various diseases.

 

[Aijalon]

I am just wondering if anyone uses essential oils. And if they worked for them. Did you have any benefits?

Yes, they are helpful.

A seminar I once watched advocated that the Bible teaches on the following for health:

1. Proper diet
2. Hygene
3. Essential oils
4. Prayer

 

[RachieCat]

I have been use coconut oil daily. It is good for my skin, nail and hair. It can improve my memory power and brain function. It can increase my immune system and also speed up metabolism. It can prevent various diseases.

How much per day? I bought a tub of this and started a spoonful a day.

 

[If Not For Grace]

I use oils for Aroma therapy never tried them for healing or medicinal uses.