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Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil

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Over the last few months, I have come about a beautifully floral, sweet smelling essential oil called Ylang-ylang. It has quickly become one of my favorites that I use on a regular basis. The aroma reminds you of a romantic setting on a tropical island.

Ylang-ylang essential oil comes from the tropical ylang-ylang tree with pale yellow flowers. The ylang-ylang tree grows in tropical areas throughout Asia, Indonesia, Polynesian Island, and the Philippines.

My experience with this oil is that the sweet floral scent is very calming, uplifting and provides balance. Ylang-ylang oil is considered a natural antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, hypotensive and sedative.

Some key ways to use Ylang Ylang Essential Oil:

Aromatically: This essential oil is a wonderful oil to use, especially using a diffuser. When used in this way, inhaling ylang-ylang can have an immediate and positive effect on your mood. Known as a natural antidepressant, it can help release negative emotions, including anger and low self-esteem.

Another benefit is that it helps with insomnia and chronic fatigue syndrome resulting from its mild sedative effects.

If you do not have a diffuser, I highly recommend the PureSpa, Aromacare, TaoTronics, or InnoGear diffuser units based on my own experience. Also, check out our 5 Essential Elements to consider when choosing an Essential Oil Diffuser blog post for other options. In the interim, time, place one or two drops into the palm of your hands, rub together, open your hands near your face and gently inhale the sweet scent.

Topically: This essential oil, as noted above, is great for reducing stress and anxiety but also has abundant ways to use the oil topically. Need more energy? Many find this oil useful for fighting fatigue. Apply a few drops to your wrist, neck or chest. For healthy, shiny hair, massage a few drops of ylang-ylang with coconut or jojoba oil into your scalp. The scent and massage are not only incredibly relaxing, but is a great way to improve the look of your hair, but also a great natural hair loss remedy.

For those who suffer from diabetes, many have found that using ylang-ylang essential oil may lower risk of nerve, cell and tissue damage. Message a few drops the abdomen or onto reflex points of the feet.

In addition to diffusing, I primarily use this essential oil for my skin. When applied to the skin, this oil is known to aid in preserving my youthful glow and slow the signs of aging. Make sure that the oil is 100% pure certified therapeutic essential oil. Massage in one or two drops with jojoba or coconut oils. It is also known to aid in fighting skin cancer cells.

Ylang-ylang is an essential oil must have. The above only touches the surface, as there are so many more ways to use this fabulous oil. Have you ever tried ylang-ylang before? If so, what is your favorite way to use the essential oil? Let us know! If you have never used it before, give it a try!

NOTE OF CAUTION: Use ylang-ylang sparingly. High levels may cause sensitivities or a reaction. This is not medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. Always consult your medical practitioner prior to use.

Rosemary Essential Oil

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When you grow herbs, Rosemary is one of the most popular and favorites among gardeners. When you touch the plant leaves, a fabulously fresh sweet herbaceous scent lingers. Rosemary is one of the most powerful herbs and essential oils.

Some of the first words that come to mind when I think of Rosemary Essential Oil are refreshing, invigorating, fresh and stimulating. Rosemary is a potent oil that has an evergreen, woody scent. This essential oil is preferred for circulatory and respiratory issues.

Rosemary essential oil has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties.

Some of the benefits of Rosemary Essential Oil are:

– Helps aid in the reduction and reversal of inflammation.
– Aids the in halting of growth of cancer cells.
– Benefits Memory. (Diffuse aromatically by blending Rosemary and Lavender essential oil.)
– Helps an individual become more alert.
– Lower’s Cortisol stress hormone
– May help treat Alzheimer’s.
– Detoxification of Liver Function
– Detoxification and improve Gallbladder Function.
– Natural Painkiller
– Anti-aging.
– Benefits Hair Growth.

This is a key essential oil that everyone should have on hand. It is a great essential oil that can invigorate and stimulate the mind, body and soul.

Enjoy!
Theresa

Orange Essential Oil

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Orange essential oil may surprise you, as it did me, in the numerous benefits this delightful oil brings to skin, health, beauty, cleaning and the kitchen. The essential oil comes from the zest of the outer peel. The strong aroma comes from this concentrated oil that is responsible for healing abilities from one of its’ active ingredients known as limonene. Considered a powerful antioxidant, limonene is great for fighting inflammation that can lead to various other diseases.

Throughout history, orange essential oil has been used to effectively treat conditions such as depression, chronic fatigue, skin infections, poor circulation, colds and flu. More recent research has shown there may be benefits related to fighting certain cancers.

My experience with this oil is that the refreshing scent is very relaxing and eases stress and anxiety. Orange oil is a natural anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, and disinfectant.

Some key ways to use Orange Essential Oil:

Aromatically: This essential oil promotes a happy, relaxed feeling. The easing of anger, anxiety, and depression are some key benefits for diffusing the oil. Another great fact is that when diffused, it disinfects by killing fungi and other pathogens in the environment. Note: when using a diffuser, make sure citrus oil can be used.

Topically: This essential oil can be used to disinfect wounds. Applying oil to the bottom of feet can reduce stress and anxiety. Orange oil is also a natural remedy for high blood pressure and is capable of fighting hypertension and improving blood flow throughout the body. This is also a great oil to use to naturally soothe sore muscles bone or joint pain. When using topically, use a carrier oil such as coconut or almond oil prior to massaging for improved blood flow or to sore and swollen areas to bring down inflammation.

With high levels of vitamin C to help protect and heal skin, women can use orange essential oil to help fight the signs of aging by promoting the production of collagen. For acne sufferer’s, redness and swelling should improve when using this natural approach rather than the drying chemical ingredients found in commercial products.

Ingest: For those who suffer from digestive issues, orange oil works to ease digestive discomfort and acid-reflux/heartburn. Just add to drinking water.

Another aspect regarding the use of the orange essential oils is in the kitchen. The oil is a delicious addition to sauces, salad dressings and drinks.

Household Use: This essential oil is great for all kinds of household uses. One of my favorites is a non-toxic furniture polish. Pure orange oil is chemical free and great for those who want to eliminate the chemicals in the home environment. Orange oil can be used in DIY cleaning sprays, scented candles, laundry detergent, multi-purpose cleaner and so much more.

Orange essential oil is a great oil to have on hand. The above only touches the surface, as there are so many more ways to use this fabulous oil.

Do you have a favorite use for orange essential oil?

Enjoy!
Theresa