5. Clove Essential Oil
One of the most well-known uses of clove essential oil is for treating a toothache. In fact, people have been using it to treat this painful problem for hundreds of years. Its use as a toothache cure was first documented in 1640, though it’s likely to have been applied for more than 2,000 years as part of homeopathic treatments.
Because it contains a high level of eugenol, this oil has been proven to be especially versatile and has been thoroughly researched as an effective alternative to many modern medical treatments.
In a test of 21 essential oils that went up against bacteria like E. coli, it came out second only to cinnamon, as the very best inhibitors.
To use it for tooth pain, add one drop of the oil onto a cotton ball and press it onto the affected area for up to 15 minutes. You can also use it topically to treat skin conditions like acne and warts or inhale it to help ease respiratory problems like a cold, cough or asthma.
6. Thyme Essential Oil
Thyme oil is antibacterial, antispasmodic, antiseptic, and contains calming properties. Research conducted out of the University of Tennessee’s Department of Food Science and Technology evaluated its effect against bacteria in milk and salmonella.
Results, published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology, indicated that its “nanoemulsions” might be an excellent option for protecting the body from harmful bacteria by using it as an antimicrobial preservative for food.
Thyme oil can drain congestion and cure an infection, helping one to fight off a cold and upper respiratory conditions. It can also help to rid the body of toxins, making it an ideal remedy when you feel a cold, flu or other illness coming on.
Thyme is also used to treat conditions like fatigue, gout, arthritis, wounds, menstrual, pre-menopausal and menopausal symptoms. Researchers from Babol University of Medical Sciences in Iran confirmed that thyme actually reduces the pain of menstrual cramps better than ibuprofen.
To battle an illness, place a few drops into your diffuser, or add thyme oil to steaming hot water and inhale.
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