How to Use Essential Oils
Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways: aromatherapy, on the skin or in food.Inhaling the scent of an oil can help relieve respiratory issues like coughing, sniffling and shortness of breath.It's important to use a high-quality oil and dilute it with a fatty oil before applying it to the skin, she says.PeppermintPeppermint oil is a go-to for many reasons—it freshens breath (thanks to its natural menthol content), soothes nausea and stomach issues, perks you up before a meeting and helps alleviate symptoms of PMS. It also clears congestion, quiets headaches and encourages easy breathing.Its analgesic, anti-phlogistic, carminative,