Health Benefits of Essential oils

1.Stress and anxiety

Regarding aromatherapy, initial studies have been quite positive. Many have shown that the smell of some essential oils can work alongside traditional therapy to treat anxiety and stress.

Interestingly, using essential oils during a massage may help relieve stress, although the effects may only last while the massage is taking place.

2.Headaches and migraines:

Recent studies have also observed reduced headache pain after applying peppermint and lavender oil to the skin.

3.Sleep and insomnia:

Smelling lavender oil has been shown to improve the sleep quality of women after child-birth, as well as patients with heart disease.

One review examined 15 studies on essential oils and sleep. The majority of studies showed that smelling the oils — mostly lavender oil — had positive effects on sleep habits.

4.Reducing inflammation

It has been suggested that essential oils may help fight inflammatory conditions. Some test-tube studies show that they have anti-inflammatory effects.

Note: Essential oils are generally considered safe to inhale or apply to the skin if they’ve been combined with a base oil. They should not be eaten.