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 since the organs are not capable of breaking down the compounds, it may possibly end up into the waste areas like fatty tissues or even the persons brain. This is because those synthetic toxins are going to pass through the liver, spleen, and kidneys. And the critical problem here is when these toxins are already attached to the tissues, and thus, causes the disruption of the normal functions of the body. The following are the most common ailments which may be treated using essential oil alternative rather than OTC medicines.

First is for coughs, congestion, sinusitis, colds, and allergies. Eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils have the properties of expectorant, antiviral, and decongestant. Thyme, bay, spruce, angelica, camphor, and myrrh can help in relieving sinus congestion if these are inhaled. The laurel leaf essential oil is known for helping in strengthening body resistances to viruses. It builds up immune system and boosts respiratory system.

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 are for eczema, dry and itchy skin, rashes, and psoriasis. Bergamot, violet, and chamomile have anti inflammatory and soothing qualities that are suitable in treating an inflamed skin. Geranium, myrrh, and lavender have properties in healing damaged skin. Marigold and sandalwood treat itchy skin and dry skin respectively.

Seventh is headache. Violet, rose, helichrysum, lavender, ambrette, and chamomile oils have qualities for relaxation and analgesic. Clary sage, thyme, and frankincense can relieve tension. Eighth are for upset stomach, morning sickness, indigestion, and nausea. The peppermint essential oil can aid digestion. This is also one excellent tonic to people having low appetite and helps treating upset stomach, morning sickness, and nausea.




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