Essential oils are the core of every aromatherapy. No matter if they are used on their own, or are integrated in another product, they have strong influence on the condition of our body and mind.
Those oils have the ability to change not only our mood, desires, thoughts but also the way our body cells and organs function.
Nonetheless, if we want to use essential oils for purposes of our choice, we need to know what kinds of oils exist, and what are their properties. Because if you want to relieve insomnia symptoms, and you use oil for energizing, you will face great difficulty in satisfying your desire.
So if you enjoy the aroma of essential oils and you want to make your home a place where you can use them purposefully and with knowledge, keep reading!
Essential oils for at-home aromatherapy.
You can use literally every essential oil you want. Below, you will find lists of oils, which are categorized by their function on the body and mind.
Improves the quality of sleep
- Lavender
- Ylang-ylang
- Sandalwood
- Bergamot
Improves health, reduces inflammation, makes the healing process faster
- Lemon
- Lavender
- Tea tree
- Eucalypt
- Green tea
- Ginger
Improves mood and energizes
- Lavender
- Bergamot
- Orange
- Tangerine
- Lemon
Reduces stress
- Chamomile
- Ylang-ylang
- Salvia
- Lavender
Afrodisiac
- Rose
- Sage
- Jasmine
- Ylang-ylang
- Pachulia
- Vanilla
Relieve pain
- Bergamot
- Daisy
- Lavender
- Mint
- Rosemary
- Tea tree
Antidepressants
- Bergamot
- Basil
- Sage
- Jasmine
- Rose
- Orange
Detoxifying
- Lemon
- Rosemary
- Cloves
- Valeriana
- Mint
- Thyme
These quick reference lists are great for when you are in the store and you wonder what kind of essential oil to buy!
Check out our top 10 essential and base oils for cuticles in our dedicated article!