| Essential oils are derived from plants, nuts and roots | | | | and also works wonderfully as a room spray or |
| and provide an extremely concentrated extraction | | | | massage blend. Jasmine is often used during childbirth |
| useful for a variety of home, health and beauty | | | | to alleviate pain and strengthen contractions. Blended |
| remedies. Unlike fragrance oils, which are chemically | | | | as a massage oil, it can be applied to the mother's |
| synthesized in a manufacturing facility, essential oils are | | | | lower back and abdomen at the first onset of labor for |
| organic. They contain natural nutrients and vitamins that | | | | the best results. It is worthy of note that Jasmine |
| can be used in recipes to treat skin conditions, promote | | | | should be avoided during early pregnancy especially by |
| healthy hair, freshen a stale room in your home and so | | | | women with a history of miscarriage. |
| much more. Every essential oil has its own unique | | | | Sweet Orange is another essential oil of choice for |
| properties and uses and here we'll go into an overview | | | | many because of its familiar, joyful scent. It blends well |
| of some of the more popular oils. | | | | with other citruses as well as spices and is used as a |
| Lavender is an essential oil that most people are | | | | massage to treat digestive problems such as cramps |
| familiar with. Lavender essential oil is derived from a | | | | and constipation. Orange is very cheerful and helps |
| flower and has a clean, fresh floral smell with a | | | | reduce fear of the unknown and stimulates self |
| herbaceous undertone. It blends very well with other | | | | confidence. |
| essential oils, especially those also derived from | | | | Even better for upset stomachs is peppermint. |
| flowers. Lavender is great for room air fresheners and | | | | Peppermint essential oil gently massaged over the |
| skin essential oil products. | | | | abdomen does wonders for all kinds of digestive |
| Geranium is another popular essential oil and for good | | | | problems. It also works well for problem skin as it |
| reason. It has a light, lemon fresh smell and blends well | | | | cleans deeply and decongests the skin. It also works |
| with other essential oils. Perhaps most importantly | | | | well to alleviate feelings of insecurity and promotes a |
| though, Geranium stimulates the adrenal cortex which | | | | degree of boldness and clarity. |
| makes it a great hormone and mood regulator. For this | | | | There are so many essential oils, each with their own |
| reason, it is used for menstrual problems and also for | | | | unique properties and benefits. Using essential oils in |
| massage blends because of its uplifting and | | | | massage blends and room fresheners can help |
| antidepressant qualities. It also helps regulate sebum | | | | balance moods and restore and maintain a healthy |
| production making it an essential oil valued for use in | | | | lifestyle. Essential oils are part of a holistic approach to |
| skin care. | | | | wellness and focuses on prevention rather than cures, |
| Jasmine is an emotionally warming and uplifting | | | | though they are useful for warding off aches and |
| essential oil that is used to inspire and instill a sense of | | | | pains as well. |
| confidence. It is great for dry, sensitive and mature skin | | | | |