Among the numerous natural oils there are countless benefits. These oils have different healing effects that are mentally, physically, or emotionally helpful. The benefits range from making it easier to sleep to improving the quality of digestion. They also are used for replacing everyday products in cooking or beauty.

Coconut oil is not only classified as one of the main natural oils but also as a ‘superfood’. One of the main perks of coconut oil is its ability to increase energy, which in turn increases a person’s ability to burn more fat. Many people know coconut oil as just a beauty product; however, using it in cooking improves the health quality of the food. Many items can be replaced with coconut oil including: shaving cream, lip balm, makeup remover, butter, cooking pan spray, and vegetable oil.

Eucalyptus oil is created through the steam distillation of the leaves from shrubs and trees. This oil has many benefits health-wise. It helps with clearer breathing and overall respiratory function, soothes tired, sore muscles, and has purifying and cleansing properties. Some popular uses of this oil are as a cooling spray by placing several drops in a spray bottle and spritzing it over the body, or while showering placing some under and on the bridge of the nose and inhaling to clear the mind and promote clear breathing. Another helpful use for Eucalyptus oil is putting a few drops in the bottom of a trash can to help control odor.

Tea Tree oil is an inexpensive, ‘jack of all trades’ oil. In aromatherapy tea tree oil is helpful in alleviating chest and head congestion along with other cold and flu symptoms. It is also said to help prevent acne when applied to the face. For around the house uses tea tree oil can be added to laundry during the wash cycle as a freshener or as a natural toothbrush cleaner to help prevent bacteria and mold.

Jasmine oil is a very powerful fragranced oil that is used in many areas. It is used commonly in making perfumes such as Chanel No. 5. Other uses of the oil include culinary to add flavor but also added in body lotions, shampoos, and soaps. Jasmine oil helps with mind relaxation, rejuvenates skin, and can relieve stomach pains and other aches throughout the body. By placing a few drops on the neck or forehead it calms and clear the mind. By inhaling the smell through a diffuser it helps aid coughs and relieves nervousness and stress.

Lavender oil is used mainly for its soothing properties. It relaxes the mind and body but also used to prevent inflammation. When massaged onto an area of skin it can relieve muscle or joint pain as well as bring relief to burns. By adding a few drops to a diffuser or pillow it will reduce stress and add to a good night’s sleep. Lavender is one of the most effective oils when it comes to stress relief.

Peppermint oil is an oil that is highly versatile. By just adding a drop of the oil to an herbal tea it helps improve digestion. This oil is used as massage oil, lotion, and mouthwash. Just a whiff provides a natural burst of energy and improve mental alertness by purifying and stimulating the mind. This is where the theory that sucking on a peppermint candy during a test will help comes from. Peppermint oil is one of the few oils that can be taken internally.

Natural oils are helpful physically, emotionally, and mentally. They are without a doubt worth spending money on and are extremely common, so these oils can be found in almost any major grocery store including Walmart and Target. The only precaution is whether an oil can be consumed or not. These oils are all natural remedies to basically any health problem and can be used for much, much more.