Essential oils are basically plant extracts that have been concentrated. People have been using essential for a long time for therapeutic effects in a medical technique known as aromatherapy.

The primary mechanism behind this technique involves inhaling these oils, and scent molecules in them will travel through the olfactory nerve (nerve responsible for the sense of smell) to the limbic system, part of the brain that acts as the emotional center controlling all the emotions in our body.

 A wide variety of essential oils is available, all beneficial for the body and mind and have their benefits. Today, we will look at some of the benefits of using essential oils, which are common to all.

Stress Reduction
We all encounter stress because a lot is going on in our lives. According to researchers, inhaling 5 to 10 drops of orange oil greatly reduces stress. Further studies are in progress, but early results are indeed promising.

Headache Relief
According to a survey, 75% population around the world suffers from headaches. Essential oils help in healing these different types of headaches, including migraines. Peppermint oil is especially most effective for this purpose.

Sleep Aid
Around 75 million people face sleep disorders just in America. Commonly people use sleep pills to aid them in sleeping, but these have side effects, so these are not recommended. As an alternative, Lavender's oil was used by researchers on patients with dementia, and it helped them support emotions and sleep well.

Preventions
Our body degrades rapidly if the antioxidant system in the body stops working against free radicals. These free radicals damage our cells has the potential to produce cancerous cells. In order to aid our body, scientists are trying to add essential oils to food to help balance free radicals production and termination.

Essential oils can act as great complementary medicines along with your primary medication. These are beneficial as essential oils help you reconnect with nature, body, mind, and spirit and enhance spiritual awareness in case you are thinking of meditating.

Although essential oils extracted from nature have been used for centuries, certain health risks are associated with them. They can cause allergic reactions or interfere with the actions of another drug you use. Therefore, always read instructions and consult your physician before using these oils.