| Below you'll find a list of common essential oils that | | | | Physical Effects: Treats pain associated with nerve |
| can be used post surgery and the affect each oil has | | | | conditions and rheumatism. |
| on the mind and body. Typically, essentials oils have | | | | Mental/Emotional Effects: Increases energy. |
| both a physical as well as mental applications. Along | | | | 10. Patchouli |
| with the list of their names is an explanation of how | | | | Effects on the Body: Prevents fluid retention and |
| each oil is used for both physical and mental ailments. | | | | speeds healthy skin cell regeneration. |
| Your doctor may prescribe a medication, post | | | | Mental/Emotional Effects: Fights anxiety and |
| surgery that could negatively interact with herbal | | | | depression. |
| remedies. Therefore, it is extremely important to | | | | 11. Peppermint |
| consult with your doctor before incorporating herbal | | | | Effects on the Body: Reduces skin redness and |
| remedies into your healing routine. | | | | itchiness and prevents flatulence. |
| 1. Bay | | | | Mental/Emotional Effects: Stimulates creativity. |
| Physical Effects: Settles digestive system and eases | | | | 12. Rose |
| general aches and pains. | | | | Effects on the Body: Repairs broken capillaries and |
| Mental/Emotional Effects: Triggers inspiration. | | | | stimulates the liver and gall bladder. |
| 2. Chamomile | | | | Mental/Emotional Effects: Helps with grief and anger. |
| Physical Effects: Relieves migraines and headaches, | | | | 13. Sandalwood |
| insomnia, and bowel disorders. | | | | Effects on the Body: Clears asthma, cough, |
| Mental/Emotional Effects: Relaxes the mind. | | | | bronchitis, and other chest infections. |
| 3. Eucalyptus | | | | Mental/Emotional Effects: Relaxes nervous tension |
| Physical Effects: Eases respiratory problems and | | | | and stress, and it's an aphrodisiac. |
| arthritis and fights fatigue. | | | | 14. Tea Tree |
| Mental/Emotional Effects: Encourages mental | | | | Effects on the Body: Treats gum infections and |
| concentration and focus. | | | | mouth ulcers, skin and scalp irritations. |
| 4. Fennell | | | | Mental/Emotional Effects: Restores balance and |
| Physical Effects: Stimulates appetite and treats | | | | clarity. |
| bloated stomach, constipation, and other digestive | | | | 15. Ylang-ylang |
| problems. | | | | Effects on the Body: Balances overly-dry and/or |
| Mental/Emotional Effects: Boasts courage. | | | | overly-oily skin. |
| 5. Ginger | | | | Mental/Emotional Effects: Relieves fear, panic, shock |
| Physical Effects: Relieves nausea, indigestion, morning | | | | and the associated rapid heartbeat and breathing. |
| sickness and improves poor circulation. | | | | Because of their concentrated nature, essential oils |
| Mental/Emotional Effects: Alleviates feelings of | | | | generally should not be applied directly to the skin in |
| loneliness and low libido. | | | | their undiluted form. Some oils can cause severe |
| 6. Jasmine | | | | irritation and even provoke an allergic reaction. To |
| Physical Effects: Heals dry skin, stretch marks, and | | | | prevent this, always blend essential oils with |
| scars. | | | | vegetable-based "carrier" oil before applying to your |
| Mental/Emotional Effects: Eases nervousness and | | | | skin. Some common carrier or base oils include olive, |
| tension. | | | | almond, hazelnut and grapeseed. |
| 7. Juniper | | | | The above list of essential oils and their uses is |
| Physical Effects: Heals swollen joints and muscle | | | | certainly not exhaustive and the ones mentioned |
| fatigue. | | | | here have healing properties not listed. Also, there |
| Mental/Emotional Effects: Alleviates tension and | | | | are many, many more essential oils available that aid |
| stimulates the nervous system. | | | | in healing. This is a basic list commonly used and easily |
| 8. Lavender | | | | found at many local health stores. |
| Physical Effects: Treats insomnia and acts as an | | | | While essential oils can be a beneficial aid in post |
| antiseptic. | | | | surgery healing ~ as mentioned in the beginning of |
| Mental/Emotional Effects: Soothes irritability, | | | | this article, always speak with your doctor before |
| depression, and stress. | | | | adding any type of herbal remedies to your healing |
| 9. Lemongrass | | | | regimen. |