What’s so great about
Organic Essential Oils?
*An essential oil is a liquid that is most frequently steam distilled, cold pressed or extracted from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant.
*Essential oils contain the true essence of the botanical it was derived from.
*Essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way.
*Unlike perfume or fragrances, essential oils are derived from the true plants. Perfumes and fragrances are artificially created and may contain up to 200 synthetic and/or chemical ingredients.
*Essential Oils offer a myriad of therapeutic psychological and physical benefits. Perfume and fragrance oils do not offer these benefits.
*Essential oils are great for use in aromatherapy and skin applications when diluted.
Some of the Essential Oils GA Organic Outpost uses are:
*Note- EO properties and benefits are vast. Listed are just a few of their offerings.
Matricaria recutita (blue chamomile)
-Properties: antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, fungicidal, digestive, nerve sedative
-Great for: arthritis, asthma, menstrual disorders, migraine, skin allergies
Foeniculum vulgare (fennel seed)
-Properties: antiseptic and antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, regenerative stimulant (circulatory), digestive and laxative
-Great for: digestion, edema, nursing mothers, oily skin, pyorrhea, sore throats
Boswellia carterii (frankincense)
-Properties: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent
-Great for: aging skin, depression, mental fatigue, skin allergies
Zingiber officinale (ginger)
-Properties: antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, digestive
-Great for: congestion, coughs, indigestion, muscular aches and pains, sore throat
Citrus paridisi (grapefruit)
-Properties: antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, restorative, stimulant (lymphatic, digestive)
-Great for: congested and oily skin, depression, menstrual problems, muscle fatigue, promotes hair growth
Lavendula angustifolia (lavender)
Properties: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, decongestant, deodorant, insecticide, parasiticide, pain reliever, sedative
Great for: Basically Everything… acne, depression, dry scalp/skin, eczema, insect repellant, menstrual problems, migraine, skin rashes/allergies and disease…
Cymbopogon flexuosus (lemongrass)
Properties: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiseptic, antioxidant, astringent
Great for: acne,athletes foot, excessive perspiration, insect repellant, muscle pain
Citrus aurantifolia (lime peel)
Properties: antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant
Great for: acne, arthritis, asthma, infections, insect bites
Citrus sinensis (sweet orange)
Properties: Antibiotic, anticoagulant, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic),
Great for: Anxiety, dull and oily skin conditions, indigestion, tension and stress
Pogostemon cablin (patchouli)
Properties: Antibiotic, antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, decongestant, deodorant, sedative
Great for: Basically Everything… acne, anxiety, athlete’s foot, bacterial infections, depression, dry skin/scalp, insect repellant and bites, aging skin
Mentha piperita (peppermint)
Properties: antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, digestive
Great for: acne, digestion,halitosis, insect bites, mouth or gum infections, muscular pain, poor circulation
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree)
Properties: antibacterial, antibiotic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, decongestant, fungicidal
Great for: acne, candida, dry skin/scalp, fungal/viral infections, insect bites, skin rashes, staph, strep throat
Cananga odorata (ylang ylang)
Properties: antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, calmative, euphoric,
Great for: circulation, depression, insect bites, insomnia, nervous tension, oily skin
