THE use of essential oils dates back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who would use the oils, extracted from cells of flowers and plants, to treat many ailments.
Today, 100 per cent pure essential oils such as lavender, clove and peppermint can be used to treat an array of ailments from anxiety to insomnia and the common cold.
There are a number of ways to use essential oils including an oil burner or diffuser in the home or workplace. An oil burner or diffuser can create the ideal ambience and at the same time be quite therapeutic.
Inhaling the oils by putting five drops into hot water, dropping some into a bath or massaging the oil into your body are other ways to enjoy the benefits of essential oils.
Oils such as peppermint are said to help with a cold, flu, asthma, bronchitis and stiffness when inhaled or the oil can relieve headaches when rubbed into the temple.
Nourish has a great selection of essential oils at their store in Tewantin Plaza, 105 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.
