| Essential oils have natural healing properties that are | | | | Myrrh essential oil is helpful for: |
| helpful in treating common health problems. They can | | | | 1. Cuts and grazes: Bath the area in a solution of five |
| be safely used for inhaling, massaging or in bath. | | | | drops to 2 tsp (10 ml) of cooled, boiled water. |
| Below are some useful essential oils with curative | | | | 2. Coughs: Blend into carrier oil and massage the |
| properties - | | | | chest and throat or inhale. |
| 1. Marjoram | | | | 3. Mouth ulcers, inflamed and sore gums: Add five |
| Marjoram is a popular aromatic flavoring. The oil is | | | | drops to a medium size glass of warm water and use |
| extracted from the plant by distillation. It has a | | | | as a gargle several times a day. |
| powerful head clearing aroma and an uplifting effect | | | | 3. Niaouli |
| on the spirit. Marjoram blends very well with lemon | | | | Niaouli oil is produced by steam distillation from the |
| essential oil. | | | | leaves of the niaouli tree, which is native to New |
| Marjoram essential oil is helpful for: | | | | Caledonia. It is an excellent antiseptic. |
| 1. Anxiety and depression: Inhale, use in the bath or in | | | | Niaouli essential oil is helpful for: |
| a vaporizer. | | | | 1. Acne and problem skin: Blend in carrier oil for |
| 2. Constipation: Blend into carrier oil and massage into | | | | massage or add six drops to 1/2 pt (300 ml) of |
| the abdomen to relieve spasm in the intestines. | | | | boiled water and use as a skin tonic. |
| 3. Head cold: Inhale, or use to massage face and | | | | 2. Bronchitis, chesty cough: Inhale, or mix with a |
| neck. | | | | carrier oil and massage the chest. |
| 4. Insomnia: Use in the bath or inhale. | | | | 3. Catarrh: Inhale. |
| 5. Muscular aches and pains: Use in carrier oil to | | | | 4. Grazes: Dilute six drops of niaouli oil in 300 ml of |
| massage the affected parts, or add to the bath. | | | | boiled water - very good for removing dirt from |
| 2. Myrrh | | | | wounds. |
| Myrrh essential oil is produced from the resin of the | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| myrrh tree. It has been used since ancient Egyptian | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| times for its rejuvenating qualities and is one of the | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| oils used for embalming. | | | | before embarking on any health program. |