Popular Essential Oils and Their Benefits

I know we've gone over essential oils quite a bit on the blog. That's because they're so beneficial and have so many different uses! But we've only gone over the actual benefits of essential oils and their effect on your chakras and in diffusers, not their affects on your body itself.

Today, we're going to focus on combining essential oils for detoxing and cleansing your body, especially extracts. So let's get started!

**NOTE: All the referral links in this article are to Arbonne's Detox series. I'm not making a commission off of any of these products; these are just my personal suggestions based off of their use of organic, natural ingredients and oils.

All the benefits listed in this article are from personal research, not a professional, medical opinion. Please consultant your doctor or physician before using any products that may cause you health problems, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.**

Turmeric Root

• Contains ​curcumin, giving it anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
• Improves brain function and lowers the risk of brain-related diseases
• Improves endothelium (lining of blood vessels) and lowers the risk of heart disease
• Has affected the growth of cancer cells in some studies
• Useful for preventing Alzheimer's and other diseases
• Boosts BNDF levels, which has the potential to reverse the causes of depression
• Popular anti-aging supplement

Sunflower Oil

• Improves overall heart health
• Used as an energy and immune system boost
• Can be a replacement for vegetable oil in cooking
• Contains a high amount of fatty acids which vital for overall health and act as antioxidants
• A natural remedy for Athlete's Foot
• Aids in lower cholesterol levels throughout the body
• Improves skin health and aids in skin cell regeneration

Orange Peel oil

• Commonly used in aromatherapy for tense muscles and to aid depression
• Natural deodorants, soap, and room freshener
• Natural antiseptic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory
• Aids digestion, especially with gas
• Can treat muscular and nervous spasms
• Moisturizes dry or acne-prone skin
• Aids in natural detoxification in the body

Grapefruit seed oil

• Natural cleaner (I use it in a diluted spray for fruits and vegetables) that's been compared to bleach and alcohol for it's use in fighting Salmonella and E. Coli
• Used to fight infection as an antiseptic
• Reduces skin or mucous membrane irritation
• Can have increased potency for longer when combined with other herbs
• Can be used to treat minor wounds, gingivitis, dandruff, and diarrhea (see a full list of recommended daily doses of this extract here)

Lavender

• Promotes deep, restful sleep
• Aids in skin health and reduces acne. Extremely useful for treating eczema (Pair with sea or Epsom salts for a relaxing bath)
• Used as an antioxidant
• Can heal burns and minor cuts or wounds
• Used in aromatherapy for general anxiety, PTSD, depression
• Has shown to be beneficial in treating diabetes naturally in some studies
• Aids in brain health and prevention of dementia
• Has been recommended as treatment for strokes
• Can be used as an air freshener, lip balm, or stomach aid

Rosemary

• Great source of vitamin B-6, calcium, and iron
• Helps promote hair growth (I dilute it in a spray bottle and put it in my hair)
• Natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
• Used to treat indigestion in some countries
• Used in aromatherapy to increase concentration, accuracy, and performance
• Used to fight off free radicals in the brain and help those with a history of strokes
• Supports healthy eye health, especially in the retina

Ginger root oil

• Used as a remedy for upset stomachs and bowel-related issues
• Can be used as a treatment for food poisoning
• Can increase appetite and help gain weight
• Reduces nausea and vomiting, especially for morning sickness
• Effective against malaria and yellow fever
• Helps those with asthma, bronchitis, or chest colds
• Natural inflammatory
• Reduces headaches and migraines
• Can treat irregular menstrual cycles and aid in menstrual pain
• Relives anxiety and depression
• Natural aphrodisiac; can be used to treat impotence
• Can be used for dandruff and healthy hair care

Dandelion extract

• Stimulates appetite
• Natural diuretic for those with liver or kidney problems
• Natural antioxidant
• Aids in digestion
• Normalizes blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol

Coriander seed oil

• Natural aphrodisiac; increases libido, cures temporary impotency, and general lack of sexual appetite
• Helps break down unhealthy far and cholesterol to promote healthy weight loss
• Natural cure for cramps
• Helps with coughs
• Natural gas reliever and works as a natural stimulant for digestion
  
• Effective for headaches and toothaches
  
• Natural deodorant

Avocado Oil

• Helps prevent obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes
• Helpful in relieving symptoms of arthritis
• Useful food cooking, as an oil or raw food, like coconut oil
• Promotes healthy hair growth and scalp
• Natural makeup remover and moisturizer

Safflower seed oil

• Promotes healthy weight loss
• Maintains healthy scalp and general hair health
• Helps with PMS symptoms and menstrual cramps
• Full of omega-6, which is great for heart health
• Natural immune system booster

Alfalfa extract

• Helps lower cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels
• Helps with lactation and hormone imbalances in women, even stimulating milk production
• Natural diuretic and cleanser
• Helps with bad breath
• Natural immune system booster

Chicory root extract

• Helps with digestion and improves liver and gallbladder health
• Natural antioxidant; aids healthy hearts and blood flow
• Natural remedy for fungal infections

All of these oils, plus bergamot, plankton, and others varieties, can be found in the new Detox series by Arbonne.

They have everything from bath soaks to lotion to facial masks. The best part? They put all of their ingredients up on the website for you to view with a directory.

Zoe Brown, the wonderful lady who first told me about Arbonne, was just as excited about how natural and refreshing the product is as I am!

I originally heard about Arbonne from my old boss' girlfriend.

She wanted to me to come with her so I brought some money, just to say I supported her so I wouldn't get fired, and then I'd leave.

But the longer I stayed, the more I loved it! Now, here I am years later, with my own business and I' m absolutely loving it!       

If you ever want to check out Zoe and her products from Arbonne, you can find her here.