Friday 16 June 2017

Some Essential Oil Alternative To The OTC Medicines


By Eric Wood


The natural essential oils before have been used already by a lot of people for the purpose of healing and treating the mental and physical ailments a person has. The compounds are natural substances, and thus, are not toxic to the body. Also, these are eliminated easily from the body. The over the counter drugs or the prescriptions contain some synthetic substances which makes it hard to eliminate and to metabolize by the body.

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, treatment for congestion, colds, allergies, coughs, and sinusitis. Essential oils such as peppermint and eucalyptus have antiviral, decongestant, and expectorant properties. Bay, angelica, myrrh, thyme, spruce, and camphor also help relieve the sinus congestion when being inhaled. A laurel leaf essential oil helps the strengthening of a body resistance to viruses. This helps building up immune systems and boosting respiratory systems.

Second, treatment for acne. Jojoba oil or carrier oil helps in balancing oily skins and helps for clearing the acne. It is used either alone or mixing it with other types of oils. The tea tree has antiseptic quality that kills bacteria causing the acne. This is used also for eliminating the blackheads.

Third is treatment for athletes foot. Lavender contains properties for antiseptic and healing. A tea tree helps also for the treatment of athletes foot since it has the property of anti fungal. Geranium and birch essential oils contain anti inflammatory property and soothing property. The lemongrass is utilized for deodorizing and for drying.

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 is treating the burns and the cuts. The properties of lavender and tea tree include soothing, antiseptic, and healing. These are applied to abrasions and to burned skins. Properties of marigold, chamomile, rose, and geranium are soothing and healing which are used ideally for burns and for cuts 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, treating headache. The qualities of rose, lavender, chamomile, violet, helichrysum, and ambrette include relaxing and analgesic. For relieving tension, thyme, frankincense, and clary sage may be used. Eighth, treatment of morning sickness, nausea, upset stomach, and indigestion. A peppermint essential oil aids digestion. It is also used as tonic for people with low appetite and also helps treat morning sickness, nausea, and upset stomach.




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