Summer Essential Oils

Summer is a time of full growth, red, hot, joy, spiritual awareness and traveling. Life is at it’s greatest potential in the summer. Trees, plants, grasses and seeds are now at their full peak offering up the “fruits of their labor”! Take a minute to enjoy this most Yang time of energy and production! These essential oils are great for your first aid kit, as insect repellent, for soothing sunburn, freshening and cleaning! Enjoy these soothing scents for relaxing and letting go.

Summer Essential Oils

Bergamot: antiseptic,antiviral, antibacterial best for urinary tract infections, acne, skin problems, cystitis, arthritis, respiratory ailments, cold sores and herpes related ailments. Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun for it can increase the susceptibility of the skin to severe burning (photo toxic/sensitivity)

Chamomile: antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, sedative, anti-allergenic, antidepressant, stomachic, vulnerary, antiemetic, carminative. digestive, febrifuge, nervine best for external inflammations teething nervousness, irritability, depression burns, sunburns asthma, hayfever sprains, strains nausea, fever.

Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Citronella: antiseptic, antidepressant, deodorant, insecticide, stimulant, parasiticide best for bug repellent (mosquitos, moths, fleas) to refresh tired and sweaty feet after exercise germ killer

Eucalyptus: vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic, diuretic, insecticide, stimulant, analgesic, antiviral, decongestant, expectorant, febrifuge coughs, colds cystitis sunburn, heat exhaustion insect repellant Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. May antidote homeopathic remedies.

Grapefruit: green, bittersweet, zesty, fresh best for clearing toxins and improves areas of cellulite, helps with easing the chest during influenza and colds and flu A great oil for treating anxiety and depression, easing stress Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun for it can increase the susceptibility of the skin to severe burning (photo toxic/sensitivity)

Lavender: antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, diuretic, analgesic, nervine, immune stimulant, sedative. antiviral, carminative, decongestant, fungicide best for burns and blisters wounds (cell regenerator, minismizes swelling and scarring) insect bites. stings and heat exhaustion.

Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy

Lemon: refreshing, stimulating, uplifting best for fighting infection, cools fever, stops bleeding, tightens and tones tissue, softens and soothes skin. promotes bowel movements and increases urination.

Lowers both blood sugar and blood pressure.

Stimulates immunity.

Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun for it can increase the susceptibility of the skin to severe burning (photo toxic/sensitivity)

Orange: warm, fresh, citrusy, sweet stimulates lymphatic circulation, best for improving immunity, fights infection, reduces inflammation, relieves muscle spasm, eases digestive disorders.

Cools fever and warms chills, calms nerves, diminishes depression Do not apply to the skin before going out into the sun for it can increase the susceptibility of the skin to severe burning (photo toxic/sensitivity)

Peppermint: digestive, carminative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, febrifuge, nervine, analgesic, astringent, decongestant. expectorant, stomachic, vermifuge best for indigestion, flatulence, halitosis skin irritations flu, colds, coughs, fever, headaches, migraines fatigue, toothache flea and ant repellant.

May irritate sensitive skin and mucous membranes.

Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing.

May antidote homeopathic remedies.

Rosemary: antiseptic. analgesic, antirheumatic. antispasmodic, antidepressant, astringent. carminnive. cicatrisant. digestive, diuretic. stimulant. vulnerary, stomachic, nervine.

Best for muscular aches and pains sprains fatigue (mental and physical) headaches, migraines coughs, flu.

Tea Tree: antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, expectorant, insecticide, cicatrisant (wound healer), etc. Best for infections, ringworm, athlete’s foot, sunburn, shaving and other cuts, warts, pimples.

May irritate sensitive skin.

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