Important Vitamins & Minerals in Common Herbs

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Important Vitamins & Minerals in Common Herbs

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Uses of Eucalyptus Essential Oil

When used in an herbal soap, eucalyptus essential oil brings many useful benefits for the user. Eucalyptus oil can treat the following ailments: 

• Respiratory Problems: A study published in Laryngoscope in 2004 shows its usefulness in treating non-bacterial sinusitis. Patients suffering from non-bacterial sinusitis showed faster improvement when given medicines containing eucalyptus oil. Gargles of eucalyptus oil mixed with warm water are effective on treating sore throat.

• Wounds: Eucalyptus essential oil is a good antiseptic owing to its germicidal properties. On its exposure to air, ozone is formed which is a well-known antiseptic. Hence eucalyptus oil is used for healing wounds, ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions and sores. It is also effective on insect bites and stings.
• Muscle Pain: During muscle and joint pains, massaging eucalyptus oil on the skin surface helps in getting relief from the pain. The volatile eucalyptus oil is analgesic and anti inflammatory in nature. Therefore it is often recommended to patients suffering from rheumatism, lumbago, sprained ligaments and tendons, stiff muscles, aches, fibrosis and even nerve pain. The oil is massage in circular motion on affected areas.
• Mental Exhaustion: An important reason why people like using eucalyptus oil is that it provides a cooling and refreshing effect. Eucalyptus oil, which is stimulating, removes exhaustion and mental sluggishness and rejuvenates the spirits of the sick. It is also effective in treating stress and mental disorders.

Benefits of Basil Essential Oil

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, the crisp-smelling basil oil is often used to clear sinus congestion and bring down fevers. It also has a calming effect on the nerves as it induces calmness of mind and clarity of thought while removing mental fatigue. It’s excellent for stress-related headaches and migraines. It has an uplifting effect for those suffering from depression.

Basil has been proven to be useful in treating ailments relating to the respiratory tract. It provides effective relief for asthma, sinus problems and bronchitis. Relief could also be found for cold, influenza and whooping cough.

Basil essential oil works well in the treatment of infections. Its antibacterial properties are found to retard skin-related infections and those in cuts and wounds. It also works well for viral infections.

Basil's analgesic properties provide relief from painful conditions such as arthritis, sports injuries and sprains.

Stomach-related disorders can be alleviated with the help of basil essential oil. Indigestion, constipation, stomach cramps, flatulence and excessive gas in the stomach and intestines are among the conditions basil oil’s carminative properties can provide relief for.

Other ailments basil has been proven to be effective in treating are nausea and motion sickness, not to mention insect bites.

Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles/78711.aspx#ixzz1IhZbwJIB

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