Essential Oils Explained
THE NATURAL HEALTH EDITION
Essential Oils Explained
Aromas are one of the biggest links to our emotions, and when we start using essential oils throughout our daily routine, they can offer unique benefits to our lives.
There’s a lot of buzz around essential oils, it can be confusing to know which types to use for particular concerns, here are some of our favourite essential oils and when to use them.
As humans, our sense of smell is the only sense that is connected to the limbic system – the part of the brain that influences behaviour, emotions and memory. Different smells can produce different emotional and physiological reactions, which is why the use of essential oils has long since been used for mental and physical wellbeing. We take a deep dive in to some of our favourite daily oils, how to use them, and the benefits for your everyday health.
Lavender Oil
A fragrant, floral, sweet scent that promotes calming of the nerves and of the mind. Applied directly to the body or used in a vapouriser, lavender oil has a range of therapeutic benefits such as: calming the mind, supporting healthy sleeping patterns and relieving symptoms of stress, nervous tensions and anxiety. Lavender oil is also a versatile household product and can be used on your laundry or clothing to deter moths and keep musty smells away.
Try Bosisto’s Lavender Oil.
Peppermint Oil
Minty fresh, peppermint oil has long been considered a great low toxin alternative to relieving headaches and mild tension. Peppermint oil has been known to relieve common cold symptoms and helps relieve skin inflammation, alongside supporting healthy sleep function. Apply peppermint oil directly to your temples providing a cooling, massage effect.
We recommend Thursday Plantation Peppermint oil.
Emu Oil
A long-standing oil from the local Emu, this oil hosts a range of benefits for our body, mind and environment. Harmless to the bird, Emu Oil absorbs well into our skin as the lipids of the bird are similar to ours. A potent anti-inflammatory for skin conditions and muscle pain, this unique oil is hypo-allergenic and aids burns, bites, acne, and stretch marks. Plus, it can also remove eye make-up and assist hair growth!
Try Emu Tracks Pure Emu Oil.
Tea Tree Oil
Originally used for the leaves healing properties by Indigenous people, tea tree is the Australian natural antiseptic that offers a natural, organic solution to a variety of ailments, including infections caused by cuts, burns, abrasions, bites and stings. This low toxin remedy also helps treat fungal infections in the nails or the feet – plus it works as a great acne treatment, just add a drop to a cotton bud to apply. Tea tree oil is also useful for cleaning as it’s a strong disinfectant killing 99.9% of household germs; you can create your own hygienic solutions by adding drops of the oil to your steam mops, surface sprays and toilet cleaner.
We use Thursday Plantation’s Pure Tea Tree oil.
Eucalyplus Oil
Another great natural antiseptic that’s popular for household hygiene, eucalyptus oil offers a clean, refreshing aroma to your home and office while killing germs and bacteria. Adding this oil to your laundry helps deodorise and refresh your washing, plus it fights grease, oil and stains. Killing 99.9% of germs, and with a clean, fresh fragrance, Eucalyptus oil can be used throughout the home to: mop floors, reduce odours and remove stickiness or grease.
We recommend Bosisto’s Eucalyptus Oil.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your doctor or healthcare professional.