Benefits of essential oils have shown to reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep. As well as, act as a mood lifter and also help with skin issues. The National Cancer Institute conducted clinical trials on cancer patients and results proved to be very beneficial, https://bit.ly/3Hs7RBH.
"Clinical Trials of aromatherapy have studied its use in the treatment of anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and other health-related conditions in cancer patients".
In addition, Healthline has also published an article of the various benefits of essential oils, https://bit.ly/48FjqkL
I use jojoba oil as the carrier as it resembles the natural sebum produced by our skin, it's easily absorbed, without clogging pores. There are over 90 essential oils. Here is a chart to show 10 of the most popular used and the benefits that they provide:
- Peppermint: used to boost energy and aid digestion
- Lavender: used to relieve stress
- Sandalwood: used to calm nerves and help with focus
- Bergamot: used to reduce stress and improve skin conditions like eczema
- Rose: used to improve mood and reduce anxiety
- Chamomile: used to improve mood and relaxation
- Ylang-Ylang: used to treat headaches, nausea, and skin conditions
- Tea Tree: used to fight infections and boost immunity
- Jasmine: used to help with depression, childbirth, and libido
- Lemon: used to aid digestion, mood, headaches, and more
- Roman Chamomile: With its antispasmodic properties, roman chamomile oil soothes body aches, headaches, back pain and menstrual cramps. Reduces insomnia and promotes relaxation. With calming and sedative effects, roman chamomile promotes relaxation and relieves tension promoting restful sleep. Soothes arthritis and joint pain.