10 essential oils to have always available

The variety of essential oils is vast, and each oil has its own particular characteristics, but it is not necessary to always have a large number of essential oils available: just a few, versatile and with the most common uses, in order to begin to appreciate its qualities and also to use them daily .

Here, in order of importance, which are the 10 essential oils to have always available.

10 essential oils to have always available

1. Tea tree essential oil

Tea tree essential oil is the essential oil with the highest antiseptic and antibacterial power. It is an antifungal, and can be used in case of viruses and infections. From the physical point of view it therefore acts on the immune defenses and purifies.

From the mental point of view it clarifies the mind: just as it eliminates bacteria and viruses from the body, it cleans the mind. Also from an emotional point of view, it acts as a purifier and protector.

2. Lavender essential oil

Lavender has analgesic properties, useful in case of headaches and various pains, as well as to help the skin in regeneration in diseases such as acne, scars, warts, etc. When combined with the tea tree the individual qualities of the two oils are amplified.

From an emotional point of view it is a sedative of states of anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness. On the mental level it clarifies the mind and calms the thoughts, giving balance.

3. Peppermint essential oil

Peppermint essential oil is an antiseptic, antispasmodic and calming. On the body it acts at the gastric level, it is an excellent digestive, it helps the lymphatic and circulatory system, it is an excellent remedy against nausea, indigestion, car sickness or aircraft sickness. From the mental point of view it stimulates concentration, recharging from intellectual fatigue. From an emotional point of view, instead, it gives courage and is useful against sadness and depression.

4. Eucalyptus essential oil

Eucalyptus essential oil has antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and analgesic properties. It is the most versatile among essential oils, in summer it can be used to lighten and purify the air weighed down by excessive temperature, and in winter to heat and protect from colds, sinusitis and fever.

It is an intellectual stimulant and facilitates concentration, giving and renewing inner motivation.

5. Jasmine essential oil

The essential oil of jasmine acts above all on an emotional level, re-establishing contact between the body and the emotions, keeping the mind at bay; it is indicated as an aphrodisiac oil, acts against pain in the pelvis, menstrual pain and childbirth, due to frigidity and impotence.

At the same time, on an emotional level, it relieves depression and fear, pessimism, lack of self-esteem, and on the physical plane it acts on the skin.

Aphrodisiac essential oils and the scent of passion

6. Sweet orange essential oil

The essential oil of sweet orange with a warm note is a natural digestive, a tonic for kidney function, febrifuge and disinfectant. It stimulates digestion and is useful against vertigo, against constipation and intestinal problems.

Emotionally it cheers and warms the mood as the body and the environment lightens the spirit.

It is indicated, together with jasmine, to promote contact with the creative and artistic part of oneself.

7. Cistus essential oil

We are fortunate to have the right environment for the spontaneous growth of cistus in Italy . The oil that is obtained is therefore perfect for our regions and for those who live there.

It is an antiseptic and a heater, its fragrance releases the heat accumulated during the summer life of the shrub. It is useful against lymphatic stagnation, so it can be used for draining massages .

It is an excellent regenerator for the skin, against scars, eczema and psoriasis. Just as it warms the body it also warms the heart, contributing to the resolution of problems related to the expression of emotions both verbally and physically.

8. Chamomile essential oil

Together with lavender, the essential oil of chamomile is the most tolerated, and also one of the most common oils.

It is anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving, acts against flatulence and against inflammation of the stomach and intestines . Also useful as a component of mixtures for suffering skin due to sunburn, eczema, hives and allergies .

The essential oil used in burning essences is a powerful calming agent in case of anger, bad mood, restlessness. Well tolerated also by children it can be used in the case of nightmares and enuresis;

9. Geranium essential oil

The function against insects and insect bites is known above all for geranium essential oil . It is a powerful healing and antiseptic, very useful for normalizing sebum production of facial skin and hair scalp.

Similarly, geranium is an excellent normalizer for mood: it calms excitement and stimulates fatigue;

10. Sandalwood essential oil

The essential oil of sandalwood has a warm note that makes it suitable for general relaxation both physical and nerve. It is useful against cystitis and urinary tract disorders. It opens up to communication and companionship, balancing the excesses of anger and selfishness.

It is useful for introducing meditation, combining the physical with the spiritual. Together with jasmine it is used against frigidity and impotence, while together with orange it is excellent to create an environment that stimulates relationships between people.