Which oils are essential oils?
Essential oils, also known as ethereal oils or volatile oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that have medicinal and cosmetic qualities.
Examples of essential oils are:
- Lavender oil
- Eucalyptus oil
- Peppermint oil
- Birch
- Jasmine oil
- Mint oil
- Tea tree oil
- Spruce Essential oil
1. Do essential oils really work for immune system?
Essential oils like Tea tree oil and Frankincense oils boost the immune system.
2. Does tea tree oil kill virus?
Yes.
- The pale yellow tea tree essential oil has antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
- It can be used to relieve colds, sinusitis, bronchitis and skin irritation.
- Tea tree oil is an essential oil that can be inhaled and used as a digestive supplement.
- It should be diluted with a carrier oil 50:50 before use.
3. What is the most healing essential oil?
- Many essential oils promote a balancing reaction in the body systems like the circulatory, nervous, endocrine, and digestive system.
- They are also natural pain relievers, examples are the wintergreen essential oil, peppermint oil and birch.
- Essential oils like thyme essential oil, rose Otto oil, also have anti inflammatory properties.
4. Which essential oil has the best smell?
The more expensive and higher-grade essential oils usually have more complex fragrances than the lower grades.
5. Which essential oils are antiviral or kill viruses?
- Eucalyptus oil
- Conifer essential oils have antiviral properties.
- Tea tree oil
- Peppermint oil
- Lime oil is great for freshening the air and disinfecting home and office surfaces.
