Some Essential Oil Alternative To The OTC Medicines

By Eric Wood


Ever since, the naturally made essential oils are use already by most people for healing and as well for treating most physical ailments and mental ailments. The components are not toxic since these are natural substances, thus, can be easily eliminated away from a body. And those prescription or the over the counter drugs contain synthetic substances that the bodies cannot metabolize and eliminate.

And because the body organs are incapable to break down these compounds, it is very possible that these might end up on waste areas such as the fatty tissues and brain. It happens because the synthetic toxins will be passing into the spleen, kidneys, and liver. One very critical problem in this case is the attachment of these toxins into the tissues, thus, causing the disruption of bodies normal functioning. So here are the following common ailments that are treated easily by some essential oil alternative than using OTC drugs.

First is for coughs, congestion, sinusitis, colds, and allergies. Eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils have the properties of expectorant, antiviral, and decongestant. Thyme, bay, spruce, angelica, camphor, and myrrh can help in relieving sinus congestion if these are inhaled. The laurel leaf essential oil is known for helping in strengthening body resistances to viruses. It builds up immune system and boosts respiratory system.

Second is for treating acne. Carrier oil or commonly known as jojoba oil helps to clear the acne and to balance an oily skin. The jojoba is utilized either alone or it may be mixed with other oils. A tea tree contains an antiseptic quality for killing bacteria which cause an acne. Eliminating blackheads can be done also by making use of this.

Third, treating athletes foot. Lavender contains healing and antiseptic properties. Tea tree also helps treating athletes foot and not just for acne since this has an anti fungal property. The birch and the geranium essential oils both have the soothing and the anti inflammatory properties. A lemongrass is used for drying and for deodorizing.

Fourth is backaches and some other muscle pains. The qualities of helichrysum of being analgesic and anti inflammatory help in decreasing muscle pains through lowering inflammation, improving circulation, and lowering swelling. Rosemary contains high camphor contents that gives great warming for the aching muscles. Properties also include stimulating and soothing which will relax the muscles and will encourage blood flow circulation.

Fifth, treatment of cuts and of burns. The tea tree and the lavender both have antiseptic, soothing, and healing properties, applied undiluted to burned skins and abrasions. Rose, marigold, geranium, and chamomile contain properties of healing and soothing ideal for cuts and burns treatment.

Sixth, treating itchy and dry skins, psoriasis, eczema, and rashes. Violet, chamomile, and bergamot contain qualities of anti inflammatory and soothing suitable for the treatment of inflamed skins. Properties of myrrh, lavender, and geranium include healing damaged skins. A marigold and a sandalwood treat dry and itchy skins.

Seventh is headache. Violet, rose, helichrysum, lavender, ambrette, and chamomile oils have qualities for relaxation and analgesic. Clary sage, thyme, and frankincense can relieve tension. Eighth are for upset stomach, morning sickness, indigestion, and nausea. The peppermint essential oil can aid digestion. This is also one excellent tonic to people having low appetite and helps treating upset stomach, morning sickness, and nausea.




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