Therapeutic Oils – A Great Tonic

Patchouli oil – has been used in medicines for centuries for it’s healing properties. Today, you’ll find it in many products sold to treat insect bites and acne scars. In addition, it’s found uses as an insect repellant, an anti-inflammatory agent, and even as an aphrodisiac. This is another oil that because of it’s aromatic properties is often used in aromatherapy.

Rosemary oil -  is reputed to help the memory. It also will perk you up if you are suffering from physical or mental exhaustion. It helps with respiratory problems and some cultures swear at it’s ability to grow hair. Supposedly lice hate rosemary. If someone has a particular bad case of hair lice, adding a few drops of rosemary oil to an unscented shampoo will kill lice after a few exposures.

Tea tree oil – is used to treat skin and respiratory infections. It’s also said to be effective against infectious organisms: bacteria, viruses and fungi, and cold sores. More recent tests have shown it to be effective against dandruff as well.

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