Benefits of essential oils
Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants using; steam, cold pressing or CO2 extractions.
How do they work? Essential oils work best when used in aromatherapy and topicals.
Why would I use them? Many different plants have natural compounds that interactive with the human body beneficially. Each plant/essential oil is an extract that reacts with the body. Examples of this are;
- Peppermint oil helps with migraines.
- Lavender has a calming effect that helps with insomnia and sleep.
- Tea tree oil is anti-bacterial
- Bergamot oil helps with inflammation