Geranium essential oil has a wonderful floral fragrance which makes it delightful to use and works even harder!

Geranium essential oil helps make chilblains (painful inflammation of small blood vessels in your skin that occur in response to sudden warming from cold temperatures) more tolerable.

Geranium essential oil is a component that is used in the treatment of endometriosis, menopausal problems, diabetes, blood disorders, throat infections, and as a nerve tonic. If pregnant, it is advisable that geranium essential oil not be used.

Peppermint oil sharpens the the conscious mind and has been used by many cultures because of its health promoting properties. Peppermint oil is an excellent digestive, it helps the respiratory system and circulation, and it is an anti-inflammatory and an antiseptic.

Peppermint Oil Benefits

• Peppermint oil comprises vitamins A and C, omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals including potassium, manganese, iron, magnesium, calcium, and copper
• Peppermint oil is good for indigestion
• Peppermint oil helps to dispel gas
• Peppermint oil benefits the respiratory system and helps to clear the respiratory tract
• Peppermint oil acts as an expectorant and provides relief for a cold and cough, and the more serious sinusitis, asthma, and bronchitis
• Use peppermint oil as a cold rub on the chest or inhale it through a vaporizer and you will find that your nasal congestion has disappeared
• Peppermint oil is also used for relief from headaches and migraines
• Peppermint oil is used to treat stress and pain
• Peppermint oil is used in hair and skin care (peppermint oil is antiseptic in nature, and when massaged on the scalp, it helps to remove dandruff and lice in addition to its usual cooling effect)
• Peppermint oil blends well with other essential oils and is used in massages, steam bath, and mud packs (when applied on the skin, peppermint oil keeps pimples at bay and keeps the skin healthy and blemish-free)
• Peppermint oil has been found to ease irritable bowel syndrome due to its muscle relaxing property
• Peppermint oil also improves blood circulation

Not sure what to do with mice, fleas and ants…use peppermint oil.

The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage every day. ~Hippocrates

Benefits info gathered from www.newsmax.com and www.organicfacts.net

Chamomile is an essential oil that is antibacterial, antiseptic, and disinfectant, it is most valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile is good for rheumatism and external inflammation. Did you know that chamomile can be used  for the treatment of burns, including sunburn, psoriasis, eczema, asthma, hay fever, diarrhea, sprains and strains, and nausea.  As you know, chamomile is also very calming.

Ah…chamomile, take us away!