What are the top essential oils? Although there are about three hundred essential oils available today, a carefully-chosen handful can actually fulfill most of your everyday needs. We’ve highlighted our favorites below, and love how versatile they are in everyday situations. If you’re just venturing into the world of aromatherapy and wondering which essential oils to try first, consider starting with these.
Chamomile. This wonder oil is indispensable for its anti-inflammatory properties, and can be used to treat burns, diarrhea, nausea, and fever – among many other things! Those who’ve sipped hot chamomile tea before bed know how soothing it is to the stomach; the essential oil has the same effect.
Eucalyptus. This essential oil is wonderful for clearing up chest problems and colic. It refreshes and cools the body in the summer and shields it in the winter. It is incredibly effective for coughs, colds, and as an insect repellent. Burn it in a diffuser to clear the air after an argument, and sense the energy in the room shift.
Geranium. Use geranium to encourage a pretty glow, ease symptoms of menopause, and help heal frostbite. Adding geranium essential oil to a hot bath makes it soothing – but paired with a cold shower, it’s positively energizing!
Lavender. Keep this essential oil on-hand to treat burns and help heal scars. It can ward off moths and give your drawers and closets a pleasant smell at the same time. Plus, it relieves headaches, promotes peaceful sleep, and helps clear acne. An all-around winner.
Lemon. Repel insect bites, extra weight, cellulite, and wrinkles with essential oil of lemon. Who wouldn’t want to slim down and ward off bug bites and fine lines at the same time?
Peppermint. This versatile essential oil can do it all! Ward off flatulence, banish bad breath, and diminish everything from varicose veins to headaches and toothaches. Its energizing properties help fight fatigue and leave you feeling refreshed.
Rosemary. This essential oil stimulates both the brain and body and is excellent when used in a morning shower or after an exhausting day. Rosemary really does it all, and can help with flu and coughs, headaches, memory loss, fatigue, muscle strain, and arthritis.
Tea Tree. Treat everything from ringworm, sunburn, athlete’s foot, toothaches, and acne with tea tree essential oil. It is an extremely powerful antiseptic that has been used by Australian Aborigines for generations because of its antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial qualities.