Friday, November 12, 2010

Dandruff treatment with Essential Oils

Try this for your hair if you have Dandruff.

Dandruff is a condition you develop when you have a dry scalp. It can be very uncomfortable causing your scalp to itch and produce flakes which are actually dead skin.

Essential oils can do a good job in treating the dandruff permanently.

Oils which can be used to treat dandruff include the following:

Basil, Birch, Carrot, Cypress, Eucalyptus peppermint, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Pimento berry, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme

These oils can be mixed in the following vegetable oils:

Borage, Evening primrose and Jojoba.

The following shampoo mix can be used to treat dandruff:

Rosemary oil 20 drops
Sage oil 10 drops
Soap stew 100ml
Thyme 12 drops

It loosens the hardened dead skin on the scalp so it is easy to wash away. It also prevents further build up of dandruff by stimulating the scalp.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Essential Oils and The common Cold.

Since we are approaching winter, I will be sharing a few recipes that can be used to alleviate  the Common Cold. People living in tropical countries also suffer from the common cold so this information can be useful for them as well.

The Common Cold is an illness caused by the cold virus. It can be passed around through direct contact with a person who has the disease or by touching surfaces that an infected person has touched.

The symptoms of the common cold include sore throat, cough, muscle pains and aches, headache and high temperature.
Hot Bath Treatment
Lie back in a hot bath which consists of a blend of the following oils and inhale deeply:

1 drop of Eucalyptus
2 drops of Tea tree
2 drops of Thyme
3 drops of Lemon

Inhalation from Tissue
Inhale deeply from a tissue on which has been placed the following blend.

1 drop of Clove
1 drop of Eucalyptus
1 drops of Peppermint
1 drops of Red Thyme

Steam Inhalation
Put the following blend in water and heat the water.

1 drop of Clove
1 drop of Lavender
1 drops of Tea tree
1 drops of Thyme

Massage
Massage the chest and face with the following blend diluted in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.

1 drop of Lemon
2 drops of Eucalyptus
3 drops of Rosemary

Treatment for babies
For treatment of babies with colds you can mix 10 drops each of Eucalyptus oil, Lavender oil and Tea tree oil. 1 drop of this blend can be used at bath time. You can massage the baby's back and chest using 3 drops of this blend in 10 - 12ml of vegetable oil.



Thursday, October 28, 2010

Benefits of Tea Tree Oil.

Tea Tree Oil For Your Skin

By: James J

The benefits of tea tree oil for your skin

Tea tree oil is an essential oil which is yellow or green tinged with a fresh amphoraceous smell. It is produced by steam distillation of the leaves of the plant Melaleuca alternifolia, more commonly known as the Australian tea tree. As the name suggests, the trees are native to Australia and have been used for thousands of years by the aboriginals in Australia for healing wounds, cuts, abrasions, burns and infections by applying the crushed leaves to the affected areas.

These days the tea tree oil is being used as an antiseptic to treat burns, cuts, insect bites etc. It has anti inflammatory properties and hence can be used as a topical application to give relief in conditions like arthritis, eczema, bursitis and gout. It can also give relief from pain because of its analgesic property. The oil is also anti fungal. In some hospitals in Australia, it has been used before surgery to boost the affected immune system and in a London hospital, a study has been done and it was shown that the Tea Tree Oil can be an alternative to Vancomysin in countering the super bug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Tea tree oil when inhaled makes breathing easier by acting as a decongestant. It can alleviate symptoms of sore throat and decrease the symptoms of cold and flu.

SKIN
The Tea tree oil has many uses for the skin. Its proven antifungal properties can be used to treat candidacies, ringworm, athlete’s foot and thrush. It can also be used to treat dandruff because it fights Malassezia furfur, which is most common cause for this affliction. Fungal nail infections can be cured by application of a formulation containing tea tree oil twice daily and relief can be typically seen in 3–4 months.

As a strong anti viral agent, Tea Tree is effective in fighting many common infectious diseases such as cold, shingles, measles, flu and chicken pox.

Tea tree oil is effective in treating boils, insect bites, minor wounds, soothe inflammation caused by sunburn poison ivy and bee stings.

The essential oil is also known to prevent foul body odor and soothe burning feet. It reduces scarring caused by hypertrophy. When massaged, tea tree oil may alleviate the discomfort of joint injuries and sore muscles.
It can also be used in the treatment of acne. When topically applied, a 5 solution of tea tree oil has been proved as effective as 5 benzoyl peroxide though it had a slower onset of action.

The oil can be used effectively for treating nappy/Diaper rash in babies.

Research has also shown that tea tree oil may have topical anti viral property, with the Herpes virus, chicken pox, cold sores, warts, and shingles blisters, etc.

A word of caution; though tea tree oil is safe to use, it should not be used undiluted as in case of all essential oils. Undiluted Tea Tree Oil can cause irritation, itchiness, and redness on sensitive skin. Therefore, in case of people with sensitive skin, it is prudent to dilute the tea tree oil in another base oil like olive oil or even sunflower oil.


Author Resource:-> http://www.buyteatreeoil.com http://www.americancrewshampoo.com

Article From Base Articles

The Essential Oils

Here is a list The Essential Oils and their sources.

ESSENTIAL OIL TYPE SOURCE
Angelica Herb Seeds & Roots
Aniseed Herb Seed pod
Basil Herb Whole Plant
Bay Tree Leaves
Benzoin Tree Trunk
Bergamot Tree Peel of Fruit
Birch Tree Bark
Black Pepper Vine Berries
Bois de Rose Tree Wood
Camphor Tree Wood
Cardamom Plant Seeds
Carrot Vegetable Root & Seeds
Cedarwood Tree Wood
Chamomile German Herb Flowers & Leaves
Chamomile Roman Herb Flowers & Leaves
Cinnamon Tree Twigs & Leaves
Citronella Grass All Parts
Clary-sage Herb Flowering Tops
Clove Tree Buds
Coriander Herb Seeds of ripe fruit & Leaves
Cumin Herb Seeds & Fruit
Cypress Tree Leaves & Twigs
Dill Herb Seeds & Fruit
Eucalyptus Tree Leaves & Twigs
Eucalyptus Lemon Tree Leaves & Twigs
Eucalyptus Peppermint Tree Leaves & Twigs
Eucalyptus Radiata Tree Leaves & Twigs
Fennel Herb Seeds
Frankincense Tree Bark
Galbanum Plant Bark
Geranium Plant Leaves, Stalks & Flowers
Ginger Plant Roots
Grapefruit Tree Fruit Rind
Hops Plant Flowers & Buds
Hyssop Herb Leaves & Flowering Tops
Immortelle (Italian Everlasting) Flower Flowering Tops
Jasmine Bush Flowers
Juniper Bush Berries
Lavender Plant Flowering Tops
Lemon Tree Fruit Rind
Lemongrass Grass Whole Plant
Lime Tree Rind
Mace Tree Fruit Peel
Mandarin Tree Fruit Rind
Marjoram Herb Flowering Tops & Leaves
Melissa Herb Leaves
Myrrh Tree Bark & Resin
Neroli (Orange Blossom) Tree Flowers
Niaouli Bush Leaves & Twigs
Nutmeg Tree Seed
Orange Tree Fruit Rind
Oregano Herb Leaves & Flowering Tops
Palma Rosa Grass Whole Plant
Parsley Herb Seeds
Patchouli Plant Leaves
Peppermint Herb Whole Plant
Pettigraine Tree Leaves & Twigs
Pimento Tree Berries & Twigs
Pine Tree Needles &Twigs
Ravensara Bush Leaves
Rose Bulgar Bush Flowers & Petals
Rose Maroc Bush Flower & Petals
Rosemary Herb Flowers & Leaves
Sage Herb Flowers & Leaves
Sandalwood Tree Wood
Spearmint Herb Leaves and Flowering Tops
Targetes Plant Flowers
Tea Tree Tree Leaves and Twigs
Thyme, Red Herb Leaves and Flowering Tops
Thyme Linalol Herb Leaves and Flowering Tops
Valerian Plant Roots
Vetiver Grass Roots
Violet Leaves Plant Leaves
Yarrow Herb Leaves & Flowering Tops
Ylang-ylang Tree Flowers

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Essential Oils - Essential for you.

Welcome to this blog on Essential Oils.

God has given us various gifts through nature and one of these gifts is Essential Oils. These blogs will be used to provide information on Essential Oils and recipes that can be used for health, perfumes, cleaning, cooking amongst other things.

What is an Essential Oil? It is an aromatic liquid which can be found in plants. It can be found in various parts of the plant i.e. leaves, fruits, roots, grasses and flowers. There are about 300 essential oils in existence.

Essential oils make a significant contribution to the medicine. Many of them are the inspiration for chemical copies and the others actually make up the active ingredients of drugs.

In the next blog, I will be giving you a list of the essential oils.