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Lavender Oil - A very versatile and popular essential
oil. Apply pure lavender essential oil to spots, cuts, grazes
and minor burns. The antiseptic properties of lavender make it
invaluable in skin care. Use in massage to help treat stiff
joints, aches and pains, headaches and period pains. It can help
to induce sleep, produce a calming effect and help reduce
stress. Add a few drops to a warm bath or sprinkle a few drops
on your pillow last thing at night.
Arnica - Apply arnica cream to bruises and bumps. Great
for families with young children. Homeopathic arnica tablets can
be used to help treat swelling, sprains, joint pains and
nosebleeds. They can also be taken before and after a visit to
the dentist. Arnica cream, tincture and tablets are available
from pharmacies and health stores.
Aloe Vera Gel - The gel from the Aloe Vera plant
contains antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory
properties. It can be used in skin care to help treat spots,
fungal infections, cuts, dry skin, itchy skin and cracked skin.
The gel can also be used to treat minor burns, sunburn and
rashes. Choose a gel that contains at least 80% of the pure Aloe
Vera gel. You can also buy Aloe Vera plants to have in your
home.
Ginger - Use as a remedy to treat nausea, vomiting and
travel sickness. It is also a safe remedy to help with morning
sickness. (Always consult your doctor first) Ginger is also a
great pick me up when you're feeling fatigued and run down.
Ginger can be taken in capsule or tincture form. You can also
chew crystallized ginger or fresh root ginger. Children can
nibble on ginger biscuits, ginger sweets or drink ginger ale.
You can also infuse a piece of fresh root ginger in a cup of
boiling water.
Chamomile - Chamomile tea is a gentle and calming
remedy. Drink chamomile tea to help treat pms, period pain,
stress and insomnia. Homeopathic chamomilla drops can be used in
children to help treat colic, wind, constipation and teething.
Soak a flannel in cold chamomile tea and use as a compress to
help treat sunburn and eczema. Add a few drops of chamomile
essential oil to a warm bath to aid relaxation and to help with
insomnia.
Garlic - This plant is best know for its culinary uses
but is also highly beneficial as a preventative medicine. It can
be found in many forms including odourless capsules, fresh herb,
liquid, oil, powder, tablet and ointments. Garlic is recommended
to help treat colds and flu, catarrh, heart and circulation
problems and fungal infections. It is also used to help fight
infection and boost the immune system.
Tea Tree Essential Oil - Can be used in skin care to
help treat spots, blisters, cold sores, rashes, warts, insect
bites and stings. Apply one drop of pure essential oil to the
skin using a cotton bud. To help treat colds, sinus and chest
infections, make a steam inhalation by adding 4 drops of pure
essential oil to a bowl of hot, just boiled water. Add 4 drops
to warm water to help treat athletes foot. To help treat candida
and cystitis add 6-8 drops of pure oil to your bath.
Echinacea - Can be used in tincture or tablet form, as a
herbal tea, ointment or cream. You can also purchase echinacea
lozenges from health stores. Echinacea will improve the
efficiency of a weak immune system, which in turn will protect
you against illness. Echinacea is recommended to help treat
colds and flu, skin wounds and inflammations, thrush, ear
infections, bronchitis, cold sores, bed sores, mouth ulcers,
eczema, burns, boils and abscesses.
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