SAHM of 3 little boys searching for cheap and easy ways to naturally care for my family.
Showing posts with label Body. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Body. Show all posts
Friday, June 27, 2014
Birch
Body:
Headaches, Sore Muscles, Arthritis, Pain Relief, Anti-Inflammatory
Health:
Anti-Septic, Disinfectant, Detoxifier
Skin and Hair:
Astringent
Scents:
It has a sweet candy-like smell. Complements woodsy EOs along with citrus and floral EOs.
Links (sources):
Spark Naturals
Appalachian Valley Natural Products
Warning:
{Birch acts like ibuprofen, so do not use if on blood thinners, pregnant, or any other conditions or medication that recommends not using ibuprofen.}
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Frankincense
Frankincense is a 'driver.' When used with other EOs it helps make those EOs stronger. It 'drives' those EOs in deeper into your senses [skin or inhalation.]Mind:
Body:
Headaches, Migraines, Sore Muscles, Muscle Spasms,
Skin and Hair:Rejuvenates Skin
Health:
Colds, Flu, Coughs, Congestion, Antiseptic, Allergies,
Scents:
Because of the expense, I have not played with creating a diffuser scent with Frankincense.
Links (sources):
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Lavender
Mind:
Relaxing, Calming, Antidepressant, Insomnia
Aches and Pains:
Headaches, Sore Muscles, Muscle Spasms, Arthritis
Skin and Hair:
Dry Skin, Chapped Skin or Lips, Sunburn, Minor Burns, Eczema, Dandruff
Health:
Colds, Flu, Coughs, Antiseptic, Allergies, Cold Sores
Digestion:
Nausea, Motion Sickness
Scents:
Pairs well with almost everything!
Pets:
Calming
Links (sources):
Spark Naturals
Appalachian Valley Natural Products
Warning:
Although some think of Lavender (and Melaleuca) as estrogenic; it is not. Read more here.
Relaxing, Calming, Antidepressant, Insomnia
Aches and Pains:
Headaches, Sore Muscles, Muscle Spasms, Arthritis
Skin and Hair:
Dry Skin, Chapped Skin or Lips, Sunburn, Minor Burns, Eczema, Dandruff
Health:
Colds, Flu, Coughs, Antiseptic, Allergies, Cold Sores
Digestion:
Nausea, Motion Sickness
Scents:
Pairs well with almost everything!
Pets:
Calming
Links (sources):
Spark Naturals
Appalachian Valley Natural Products
Warning:
Although some think of Lavender (and Melaleuca) as estrogenic; it is not. Read more here.
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