Some Good Reasons for Making Essential Oils from Herbs

When you have established your herb garden you may like to try  making essential oils from herbs.  You can use these oils in your cooking, but you can also use them as remedies and treatments for a wide range of illnesses and ailments.  In this article I have provided an introduction to some of the ways in which these herbal essential oils can be used in this way. Please read it in conjunction with my article on “How to Make Essential Oils from Herbs” .

Many of the herbal treatments I have described have been used for hundreds of years to promote health.  You can make the essential oils for these treatments yourself, but you can, in many cases, buy the essential oils online (click on the herb name for purchase options).

Once you have succeeded in making essential oils from herbs try your oils out by using them as massages and for aromatherapy and baths. If  you intend to use your oils medicinally carry out some research first to find out how and where you can use them, especially if you intend to use them as oral treatments.  Also, if you intend to use your essential oils for more serious health conditions check with you doctor first.

Basil

Basil makes an uplifting and energizing herbal oil. It’s sometimes used to combat depression.One drop will help to sooth a wasp sting, but avoid overuse – it can irritate some skins

Bergamot

A fresh and uplifting oil that also has antiseptic properties (lots of herbs do). It is often used to help with anxiety and depression and to stimulate the appetite

Chamomile

Refreshing and relaxing. Good for relieving dull aches. It has been used to combat depression and insomnia, and is also good for skin conditions

Sage

Use to soothe and calm. Has antiseptic properties. Good decongestant. Good for fatigue. Reputed to help with low blood pressure and respiratory problems

Coriander

Sweet and uplifting. Has been known to help combat nervous conditions and rheumatic pain

Fennel

Anti-toxic – often used to combat poisons. Diuretic. Do not give to epileptics or children under 6 years of age

Geranium

Refreshing and relaxing. Repels insects. Cleanses the skin. Most often used in aromatherapy

Lavender

Refreshing and soothing. Also has antiseptic properties. Good for repelling insects. Helps with insomnia, headaches and muscular pains

Lemongrass

This oil revitalizes. It also has antiseptic properties. Has been used to help with blood circulation problems, acne and oily skin

Peppermint

An Invigorating oil. Antiseptic properties. Also good for pain relief. Often used to help with shock and fatigue, travel sickness, headaches and toothache

Thyme

Stimulant. Also a nerve tonic. Antiseptic properties. Often used to help with fatigue, depression , poor circulation and respiratory problems

Rosemary

A good oil for toning and invigorating. Also anInsect repellant. Often used to help with fatigue, circulatory problems and headaches

Majoram

Calming and warming.  Often used to relieve tension and help with insomnia and high blood pressure

Further Information on Making Essential Oils from Herbs

Want to learn more? There’s lots of additional information on making essential herbs from oils in my book “The Secrets of Successful Herb Gardening”.

Happy herb gardening,

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