11 ESSENTIAL OILS: THEIR BENEFITS AND HOW TO USE THEM

Alternative medicine enthusiasts   have subscribed to the power of essential oils for years. But with their increasing availability (and claimed health benefits), they’re going mainstream. Essential oils are highly concentrated natural extracts from the leaves, flowers, and stems of plants. Manufacturer of Menthol Crystals in England provides in this article   information on 11 essential oils, their benefits and how best to use them. What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. Plants are made of structural materials and phytochemicals. These chemicals have properties that not only benefit the plant but benefit people too. It takes a tremendous amount of plant material to make essential oils, which can make some of them expensive. For example: 1.       About 250 pounds of lavender flower make 1 pound   of lavender essential oil. 2.       About 5,000 pounds of rose petals or lemon balm ...